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    Samsung working with local startups in Silicon Valley towards a brighter future

    Samsung working with local startups in Silicon Valley towards a brighter future

    It's only been four months since Samsung opened up its brand new Semiconductor headquarters in Silicon Valley and the tech company is already eyeing various local startups in search for some talented developers. A recent report from the Korea Herald reveals what Samsung has been up to in recent months and it shows that the […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy S7 edge+ might launch at the same time

    Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy S7 edge+ might launch at the same time

    We have been hearing a lot about how the Galaxy S7 will be offered in varying screen sizes, and one of the many rumors had said that the Galaxy S7 edge+ could launch at the same time as the Galaxy S7 edge. Recent leaks have suggested the Edge variant would be larger than the regular […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    1-12-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy J5, Galaxy Note 3 LTE, and more

    1-12-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy J5, Galaxy Note 3 LTE, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
    Android 6.0.1 on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge brings slower, smoother scrolling in apps

    Android 6.0.1 on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge brings slower, smoother scrolling in apps

    Android has become a lot smoother in the last couple of years, but scrolling inside apps is still something that isn't always as smooth as it should be, especially when compared to iOS. The same is the case on Samsung's TouchWiz UX, but the Korean giant seems to have made a few changes to scrolling […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) breaks cover in leaked images

    Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) breaks cover in leaked images

    Samsung is gradually updating its mid-range and low-end lineup for the new year, merely weeks after it unveiled the 2016 models of the Galaxy A series, it appears that the Galaxy J series is up for a refresh next. We have already reported that the Galaxy J5 (2016) is being tested in Samsung's R&D facilities […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung-owned race track being modified to test its autonomous cars

    Samsung-owned race track being modified to test its autonomous cars

    Last month Samsung Group announced that it's looking to discover new avenues for growth and that it's setting up a dedicated team that's going to be tasked with growing its automotive-related business and focusing particularly on autonomous or self-driving technologies which are likely going to be a big part of the future. It was also […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung to add 2016 smart TV features to its Evolution Kit via OTA update

    Samsung to add 2016 smart TV features to its Evolution Kit via OTA update

    You don't necessarily need to own a new Samsung TV to get access to the company's Tizen-based smart TV platform, last year Samsung released a UHD Evolution Kit which adds smart TV features to older TV sets. The kit brought the user experience in line with more recent models, just last week it unveiled some […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S7 3D renders hint at what the next flagship might look like

    Galaxy S7 3D renders hint at what the next flagship might look like

    Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S7 next month before Mobile World Congress 2016 kicks off and there's obviously a plethora of rumors and reports available on the internet about this handset, over the past few weeks we have also seen several renders of the Galaxy S7, this time around some 3D renders of […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S6 and S6 edge get NFC-enabled QWERTY keyboard case from One2Touch

    Galaxy S6 and S6 edge get NFC-enabled QWERTY keyboard case from One2Touch

    The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ come with an official keyboard cover from Samsung, but this case isn't available for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. If you're looking for an alternative, One2Touch – a company specializing in NFC solutions – has released a keyboard case for the original S6 lineup. This case is a […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    The Galaxy Note 5’s Do Not Disturb mode may be buggy with latest update

    The Galaxy Note 5’s Do Not Disturb mode may be buggy with latest update

    Samsung has pushed out quite a few updates to the Galaxy Note 5 since its launch, and the latest one seems to have introduced a bug that doesn't let the Do Not Disturb mode turn on as scheduled. I've seen it bug out twice and not turn on at the scheduled time. This hasn't happened […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    1-11-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy K Zoom, and more

    1-11-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy K Zoom, 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
    Verizon is updating the Galaxy Note 4 to Android 5.1.1

    Verizon is updating the Galaxy Note 4 to Android 5.1.1

    The Galaxy Note 5 has been out in the market for more than four months now, and you would think the Note 5 would be matching its successor on software version till now. Certainly, Galaxy Note 4 users have been reaping the benefits of Android 5.1.1 for some time, and so have users of the device […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung bags more than one hundred awards at CES 2016

    Samsung bags more than one hundred awards at CES 2016

    Samsung Electronics has a lot to be proud of after earning over 100 awards at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016. Some of the key areas where Samsung made its presence felt this year include Home Entertainment, Home Appliances, Mobile and the Internet of Things which Samsung is going to put a heavy emphasis on […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Exynos 8 Octa infographic shows the future of chipsets

    Samsung Exynos 8 Octa infographic shows the future of chipsets

    Samsung is launching the Exynos 8 Octa SoC which is due to be used in the next generation of mobile handsets and its built on the 14nm FinFET technology, one that is expected to deliver a huge profit. Samsung started mass producing the industry's first 14nm FinFET processors for mobile devices 11 months ago so […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge get Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow beta update

    Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge get Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow beta update

    Samsung has always been slow when it comes to bringing minor Android version bumps to its smartphones and tablets, but it looks like the company is doing things a little better with the Android 6.0 beta that it released for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. Both devices are getting an update that brings […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung’s MediaSquare will redefine the social hub

    Samsung’s MediaSquare will redefine the social hub

    CES 2016 is definitely a very exciting experience but Samsung constantly looks towards the future and the South Korean giant plans to redefine the social hub. Former MIT Media Lab researcher Jinha Lee is leading a team that's working on a brand new concept called Samsung MediaSquare. What this concept does is allow everyone in […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    2016 Edition of the Samsung Galaxy J5 surfaces in India

    2016 Edition of the Samsung Galaxy J5 surfaces in India

    Even though the current Galaxy J5 has only been on the market for a little more than six months, its 2016 edition is already in testing in Samsung's R&D facilities in India. Once again, it is the import database Zauba that confirms the existence of a new device. According to it, a Samsung phone with codename SM-J510 has arrived […]

    • By Michel G.
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935A) appears on AnTuTu benchmark with 12 MP camera, 5.1-inch display

    Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935A) appears on AnTuTu benchmark with 12 MP camera, 5.1-inch display

    Recent leaks have suggested that the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge will be sporting a 12-megapixel camera instead of a 16-megapixel one as we have seen on Samsung flagships since 2014. If you were hoping that might not be the case, then you might need to be prepared to be disappointed, as the Galaxy S7 edge's […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung’s watch face section marred with quality control issues

    Samsung’s watch face section marred with quality control issues

    There are countless watch faces available in the Gear store for the Gear S2, those who own the smartwatch aren't really pressed for choice, besides that it's also allowed to make your own and sell them on the store. The company has also released new software that allows anyone and everyone to make watch faces […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 Keyboard Cover is the perfect solution to the BlackBerry Priv and Vienna keyboard issues

    Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 Keyboard Cover is the perfect solution to the BlackBerry Priv and Vienna keyboard issues

    BlackBerry’s back (you may or may not have heard), and the company’s first Android smartphone, called the “BlackBerry Priv,” features the tried-and-true physical keyboard that made the company famous once upon a time. Yes, before the era of virtual, on-screen keyboards (and even in these days), there are still customers who want a keyboard that […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago