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Samsung could already be testing Galaxy S7 with a newer version of Snapdragon 820
Last week, we reported that Samsung might be testing the Galaxy S7 with Snapdragon 820 chipset. A new report has surfaced on the Internet that proves that Samsung is indeed trying out a Qualcomm chipset after removing it from the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge that were announced earlier this year. According to information […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s market capitalization falls to thirteenth place in the global IT market
After some exciting announcements over the course of past few weeks including the Galaxy Note 5, the Galaxy S6 edge+, and the Gear S2, there's some bad news for Samsung. According to a new report from Korea Herald, the tech giant fell out of the top ten list of global IT brands when it comes to […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung is working on its own curated news app for Galaxy devices
Samsung had previously partnered with Flipboard to offer a news briefing widget that's usually embedded into the launcher on Galaxy devices. Now, the company is working on its own aggregated news app dubbed ‘UPDAY' for its smartphones and tablets. Samsung might be looking to compete with Apple News that was announced earlier this year. The company […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Grand On and Galaxy Mega On spotted entering India for testing
Two new smartphones from Samsung have been spotted entering India; the SM-G550FY and the SM-G600, which are the Galaxy Grand On and the Galaxy Mega On. These two devices are currently going through a testing phase in India, which means they are due for a release soon. According to the listing, the Galaxy Mega On will […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
T-Mobile Galaxy S4 receives new update to fix Stagefright vulnerability
T-Mobile is rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy S4, it's not a major update which brings any new features to the handset, but it's a very important update nonetheless. The carrier has finally rolled out the Stagefright fix for this device so it's imperative for users to download and install this update […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Gear S2 will be available from all four major US carriers
A little while back Samsung finally unveiled its new smartwatch, the one with the round design which we have been hearing about for quite some time now. The Gear S2 has now been officially launched, we now know what it really looks like and what it packs under the hood. Samsung has not yet confirmed availability […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
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[Poll] Would you buy the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch?
If you were waiting eagerly for the official unveiling of Samsung's next-generation smartwatch, today was an exciting day in that regard. Samsung has announced the Gear S2 smartwatch today, and it comes in three variants; the Gear S2, the Gear S2 3G, and the Gear S2 classic. Samsung has focussed on the aesthetic appeal of […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Here’s the difference: Samsung Gear S2 vs. Gear S2 classic vs. Gear S2 3G
Samsung has just unveiled its next-genearation smartwatch, the Gear S2, today to compete with the likes of the Apple Watch, the LG Watch Urbane, the ASUS ZenWatch 2, the Huawei Watch, and the successor to the Motorola Moto 360. The Gear S2 comes with high-end features such as a pixel-dense circular Super AMOLED display, a rotating bezel and two […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung unveils Gear S2 and Gear S2 classic smartwatches with circular Super AMOLED displays
Samsung has finally unveiled its next-generation smartwatch, the Gear S2, today after teasing it during the announcement of the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+. The Gear S2 is the company’s first smartwatch with a completely circular display, and Samsung has focussed a lot on the appearance of the watch without letting go […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung will not update the Galaxy Note 8.0 to Lollipop in the UK
If you live in the UK and own a Wi-Fi version of the Galaxy Note 8.0, you may want to listen up as we have some rather unfortunate news for you. Whilst responding to a query on Twitter, Samsung announced that it would not be rolling out the long-awaited Lollipop update to the slate. No details […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung to demonstrate new sub-titling technologies at IFA
Subtitle support has always been a tricky matter, especially when it comes to live streaming videos. However, Samsung wants to improve sub-titling support on its smart TVs to provide better and more accurate formats for the deaf and the blind as well as support new technologies. The technology giant recently released a statement saying that they're going […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace to be launched in India soon as its price gets revealed
Samsung's current cheapest smartphone, the Galaxy J1, is about to get a new variant in the form of the Galaxy J1 Ace. The device might be launched in India soon as the retail units are already in stock in some brick and mortar stores. The SM-J110H, which we reported about a couple of months ago, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910F) starts receiving Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update in Europe
It has been quite a few months since Android 5.1.1 Lollipop was unveiled, and we reported about three months ago that Samsung was testing Android 5.1.1 on the Galaxy Note 4. Samsung released the update through a soak test for the Russian variant (SM-N910C), followed by a rollout in Poland and through US carrier Sprint. Now, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Inserted your Galaxy Note 5’s S-Pen backwards? Here’s how you can fix it!
Pengate has been a widely debated topic these days, and while it is indeed a design issue, it was blown out of proportion with all the media coverage. As you know, inserting the S-Pen backwards breaks your Galaxy Note 5. Samsung has provided a simple and decisive response to this issue a while back, but if […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
FCC listing reveals Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic
Two new models just passed the FCC with the model names SM-R720 and SM-R732 which could be the Gear S2 and the Gear S2 Classic. This is Samsung's upcoming smartwatch with a circular form factor and a Super AMOLED panel which has a resolution of 360×360 pixels. The device will be powered by an Exynos […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung trademarks Gear S2 Classic in South Korea
Earlier this month at the event for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ Samsung confirmed that its much awaited round smartwatch is called the Gear S2 and that it will be formally unveiled next month at IFA 2015. There had been whispers previously of the Gear S2 Classic but Samsung didn't say […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
This could be a preliminary list of Samsung devices getting Android Marshmallow
Wondering which Samsung smartphones and tablets will be receiving the Android 6.0 – aka Marshmallow – update? The folks over at SlashGear seem to have an answer from the Korean manufacturer itself and have published a list of devices that should be making the jump to Marshmallow. Naturally, the list has all the flagship smartphones […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung to show off the future of IoT at IFA 2015 and at a Gear VR headset near you
Every year the IFA consumer electronics show takes place in Berlin, Germany. Thousands of attendees flock to Berlin each year to experience the latest in consumer technology and Samsung has been a regular attraction there. This time around Samsung is drumming up the hype for its Internet of Things efforts considering that it has already […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung inches closer to Intel in the semiconductor business
Samsung is focussing heavily on its semiconductor business as profits from the company's mobile device business are declining. The South Korean semiconductor giant even narrowed the gap with Intel, the world's largest semiconductor chip maker, in terms of sales. According to a market research firm IHS iSuppli, Samsung turned over $10.366 billion in the second quarter […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
With new iPhones around the corner Samsung sweetens the deal for ‘Test Drive’ customers
You might have heard by now that Apple has sent invites for an event on September 9 where it's most likely going to unveil the next generation iPhone, the device that will prove to be tough competition for Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+. Samsung is making a preemptive strike of sorts by further […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
