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Samsung should start using its premium audio brands for Galaxy phones

Samsung hasn't bothered with co-branding opportunities for its Galaxy phones. There are plenty of manufacturers who hop on the brand equity of a well-established partner to make their devices appear different. It was rumored for the longest time last year that the Galaxy S22 may feature an Olympus-branded camera setup. For those who are unaware, […]

By Adnan Farooqui
2 years ago

Samsung’s AKG N400 wireless earphones feature ANC, water resistance

It was long rumored that the Galaxy Buds+ would feature ANC to compete with Apple's AirPods Pro, but they didn't. Now, Samsung's AKG sub-brand has released new true wireless earphones that bring active noise cancellation. On top of that, they also offer water resistance, something that the Galaxy Buds+ are lacking. The AKG N400 first […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
5 years ago

AKG Y600NC could be out soon and double as a Samsung freebie in 2020

AKG is seemingly working on a new pair of wireless headphones called the Y600NC, and they might be just around the corner. Indirectly confirmed previously by the Korean company via the Smart Things app, the AKG Y600NC doesn't have an exact launch date, but support for the new model appears to have been added to […]

By Mihai Matei
5 years ago

Four AKG wireless headphones launch in India for your Galaxy Note 10

Are you a Galaxy Note 10 owner residing in India? Are you looking for a pair of wireless headphones other than the Galaxy Buds to go along with your flagship phone? Do you want a third-party (or second-party) solution that still guarantees full compatibility with Samsung’s device? If the answer is “yes, on all accounts” […]

By Mihai Matei
5 years ago

Samsung’s USB-C noise cancelling AKG earphones could cost as much as $80

The new noise cancelling USB Type-C AKG earphones Samsung will sell as a separate accessory for the Galaxy Note Note 10 and Note 10+ could cost as much as $80, according to leakster Ice universe, who tweeted out images of what is apparently Samsung's training material for its employees in China. It was initially thought […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
5 years ago

Wireless Samsung Galaxy Buds with AKG audio announced

At the Galaxy S10 launch in San Francisco today, Samsung also made official its newest wireless earbuds. With the Galaxy Buds, Samsung has done away with the Gear IconX branding for all of its wearables, alongside the fitness tracker and smartwatch lineups. The Galaxy Buds come with AKG-tuned audio, a feature that was missing from previous […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
6 years ago

[Poll Results!] Which of these audio brands are the best known in your country?

Brand value goes a long way in any industry and it's something that audiophiles (people who appreciate high-end audio products) are very particular about. Audio brands tend to enjoy strong loyalty from their customers. They continue to innovate and offer new products so that customers keep coming back for more. It's not uncommon for smartphone […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

Samsung is giving away free AKG headphones with its flagship devices in the US

Samsung flagship smartphones are some of the most expensive devices in the Android ecosystem. The company, however, tries to soften the blow by offering some freebies when you purchase its top-end models. Gear VR headsets, memory cards, wireless chargers, etc. are some of the common freebies you get when you opt for Galaxy flagship smartphones. […]

By Naresh
6 years ago

Samsung offering free AKG Bluetooth headphones with the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8

Samsung and its retail partners have long incentivized the purchase of the company's flagship smartphones with discounts and free accessories. With the holiday season behind us and a new flagship smartphone on the horizon, Samsung is once again offering a freebie to get people to buy the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy Note 8. The […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 AKG earbuds will be included in every retail package

Samsung announced long before it had even unveiled the Galaxy S8 that its next flagship smartphone is going to ship with AKG-tuned earbuds. This has been made possible by the company's recent acquisition of Harman International which counts AKG among the many premium audio brands that it owns. There have been some reports recently which […]

By Adnan Farooqui
8 years ago

[Update: More images!] New images show the Galaxy S8’s AKG earphones in the flesh

At the Galaxy Tab S3 unveiling last month, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S8 would come with earphones tuned by AKG in the box. The company offered a look at the earphones on-stage, and the same earphones have now appeared in newly leaked images. This is the first time we're seeing these in the flesh; […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
8 years ago

Samsung to bundle AKG earphones in the box of the Galaxy S8

During its MWC 2017 event, Samsung announced that it'll be bundling a pair of AKG earphones in the box of its next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8. This news came shortly after the firm revealed that it will be bringing AKG-tuned audio to future Galaxy smartphones. For those unaware, Samsung recently acquired Harman International Industries for […]

By Josh L.
8 years ago

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