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    How to quickly launch the camera on the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy Note 5

    How to quickly launch the camera on the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy Note 5

    Samsung went all-out in the camera department for its flagship smartphones and phablets of 2015. The Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 sport fantastic 16-megapixel cameras, which do a great job at capturing images in low-light conditions. However, having a wonderful sensor and image processing software is all well and […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    LG won’t let the Galaxy S7 steal the spotlight at MWC 2016

    LG won’t let the Galaxy S7 steal the spotlight at MWC 2016

    A day before Mobile World Congress 2016 kicks off next month in Barcelona the two biggest conglomerates from South Korea are likely to unveil their new flagship handsets, according to a report out of Korea this time around LG isn't going to let Samsung's new flagship steal the spotlight, it's going to unveil the G5 […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung receives a patent for smartphone cover with built-in S Pen

    Samsung receives a patent for smartphone cover with built-in S Pen

    What if Samsung releases a smartphone cover that allows you to add an S Pen to any upcoming flagship device? That would reduce the much beloved Note series to an accessory. That would be pretty absurd. Or would it? Today, a patent published in South Korea shows us that Samsung is working towards that idea: an […]

    • By Michel G.
    • 9 years ago
    Chat Hub app for Gear S2 lets you send messages right from the watch

    Chat Hub app for Gear S2 lets you send messages right from the watch

    We recently reported on an upcoming app named Chat Hub for the Gear S2 that lets you start messaging conversations right from the watch without needing a notification for a message sent by one of your friends. That app is now available on the Gear Apps store; it comes from the same developer who gave us […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung could become chief supplier for the future iPhones’ flexible OLED displays

    Samsung could become chief supplier for the future iPhones’ flexible OLED displays

    Samsung has been steadily assuring a future business with Apple in its future iPhones as well as the Apple Watch and now a recent rumor suggests that the South Korean giant could become the chief supplier for the next generation of iPhones' flexible OLED displays. It was reported that Samsung and LG would supply the […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) and Galaxy A5 (2016) preview

    Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) and Galaxy A5 (2016) preview

    By now, all new models in Samsung's 2016 Galaxy A series are available at least somewhere. And thus we've managed to get our hands on them. Here are our first impressions of the Galaxy A3 (2016) and Galaxy A5 (2016). If you're into the larger devices, don't forget to head over to our preview of […]

    • By Michel G.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung is set to launch its own version of Live Photos with the Galaxy S7

    Samsung is set to launch its own version of Live Photos with the Galaxy S7

    When Apple unveiled the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus back in September 2015, the fruit-named company showcased a new feature that enables users to capture 1.5-seconds of video before and after a photo is snapped in order to create a moving image with sound (a feature that is also found on HTC smartphones). However, if […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    1-14-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy E7, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Grand Neo, and more

    1-14-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy E7, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Grand Neo, and more

    Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup, and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    How to force restart the Galaxy S6 trio and Galaxy Note 5

    How to force restart the Galaxy S6 trio and Galaxy Note 5

    At some point in your smartphone’s life, it’s bound to break into a freeze, callously rendering it useless until a reboot takes place. Yet, if the processor won’t push through any data, it can be pretty difficult to switch the device off without having to remove the battery. That said, if your handset features a […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    From the Galaxy Note 3 to the Galaxy Note 5: Five Good Changes

    From the Galaxy Note 3 to the Galaxy Note 5: Five Good Changes

    The Galaxy Note 5 is now available, even in the coveted Gold Platinum color option, so it’s likely that fellow Note 3 users are contemplating an upgrade from their now two-year-old smartphone. We’ve heard a lot about what Note 4 users think about the Note 5, but we haven’t heard as much from Note 3 […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung releases its own Wi-Fi Transfer app on the Play Store

    Samsung releases its own Wi-Fi Transfer app on the Play Store

    There are many apps available for Android that allow you to transfer files between devices using a Wi-Fi network, but Samsung has felt the need to release one of its own, which is why it has released an app aptly called Wi-Fi Transfer on the Google Play Store. As the name suggests the app will let […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung could launch the Z3 in several European countries early this year

    Samsung could launch the Z3 in several European countries early this year

    Last year we exclusively reported that with its upcoming Tizen-powered smartphone Samsung is going to bring its homegrown mobile OS to Europe. The Samsung Z3 has already been released in multiple emerging markets and now it's expected that this handset will arrive in several European countries early this year. According to a new report, Samsung […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) and Galaxy A9 (2016) preview

    Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) and Galaxy A9 (2016) preview

    Not so long ago, Samsung's flagship smartphones were the only devices you could get if you wanted a great experience, and the lower tier devices had many limitations that made them hard to recommend. But the Galaxy A series was the company's first attempt to offer a premium experience in the mid-range category, and the […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge Plus get KNOX certification nod from China and France

    Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge Plus get KNOX certification nod from China and France

    Samsung’s KNOX security software is gaining adoption with users worldwide, and figures from just two months ago show that 4 million users have now adopted KNOX as their mobile security software for the workplace. While KNOX has been adopted by enterprise professionals, a great achievement in and of itself, it’s in the area of government […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung is going to produce the Snapdragon 820 processor for Qualcomm

    Samsung is going to produce the Snapdragon 820 processor for Qualcomm

    Samsung Electronics has announced today that it has started mass production of advanced logic chips utilizing its 14nm Low-Power Plus process on the 2nd generation of its 14nm FinFET process technology. The Exynos 7 Octa processor announced in Q1 last year was built on the industry's first 14nm Low-Power Early process, with this second-generation 14nm […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Enable Auto HR on the Gear S2

    Enable Auto HR on the Gear S2

    You may look at the Gear S2 in all its well-designed beauty and think, “it can’t get any better than this,” but you’d be wrong. Specifically, you’d be wrong about the Gear S2: it can get better than its beautiful design. Why? Well, buried within the Gear S2 is a feature that all other smartwatch […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    1-13-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A7, Galaxy Core 2, Galaxy Tab S 10.5, and more

    1-13-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A7, Galaxy Core 2, Galaxy Tab S 10.5, and more

    Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup, and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung will rely more on semiconductor business as main income source

    Samsung will rely more on semiconductor business as main income source

    While the Galaxy devices are a marvel of the tech world it looks like Samsung Electronics won't be relying on them to stay afloat. The South Korean giant is making a solid profit from the sale of smart TVs and smartphones but those sales are eclipsed by its semiconductor business which has been bagging big […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 with Super AMOLED display launched quietly in Dubai

    Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 with Super AMOLED display launched quietly in Dubai

    We knew a 2016 iteration of the Galaxy J1 was in the works, and it looks like Samsung has decided the device doesn't need any formal announcement. The Galaxy J1 2016 is already available at retail stores in Dubai; as leaks had revealed, the phone comes with specs that are slightly better than the original Galaxy […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung launches exclusive themes for its new Galaxy A (2016) line-up

    Samsung launches exclusive themes for its new Galaxy A (2016) line-up

    With a new phone come new accessoires. And also, apparently, new themes, as Samsung has launched a collection of themes exclusive to its new Galaxy A (2016) line-up. Last year, Samsung launched the theme store for its TouchWiz interface together with the Galaxy S6. Since then, more and more devices have launched with this feature, though some low-end […]

    • By Michel G.
    • 9 years ago