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Three not-so-obvious Galaxy Tab S4 ‘drawbacks’ you should know before buying
After months of leaks and rumors, Samsung finally announced the Galaxy Tab S4 yesterday. The new tablet brings many improvements over the Galaxy Tab S3, but there are also a few changes which cannot be classified as upgrades. We have listed below such not-so-obvious ‘issues’ you should be aware of before buying the Galaxy Tab […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung remains at the top in Q2 global smartphone rankings
We reported about the Q2 2018 global smartphone shipments data from Counterpoint Research yesterday. IDC, Strategy Analytics, and Canalys have also published the second quarter shipment numbers, and we decided to do a combined post on these new reports. All these reports agree on the state of the global smartphone market and vendor rankings, but […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s smartphone shipments decline, still leads the global market in Q2 2018
After publishing India-specific reports, Counterpoint Research has now released the global smartphone shipment data for Q2 2018. Samsung’s performance in India was a mixed bag as the company regained lost ground in market share but lost to OnePlus in the premium segment. The company’s performance globally was nothing to boast about either. According to Counterpoint […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Chase Pay can now use Samsung Pay’s MST tech for mobile payments
Samsung Pay is one of the most popular mobile payment solutions on the market. It is technologically superior to similar offerings out there since it works with almost every PoS terminal that can accept debit or credit cards. This is possible because, unlike other mobile payment services, Samsung Pay combines both NFC and patented Magnetic […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung rebrands Galaxy J8 as the Galaxy On8 for online-only sales in India
Under the Galaxy On lineup, Samsung rebrands some of its Galaxy J models as Galaxy On series devices and sell them exclusively online, often at a cheaper price point than the Galaxy J series counterparts. The company uses On series as a way to compete with the online-dominant Chinese brands without offending its offline partners. […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
OnePlus surpassed Samsung to lead India’s premium smartphone segment, says Counterpoint Research
The Q2 2018 shipment numbers published so far have brought good news for Samsung in India. The company regained some of the lost ground and is showing signs of market dominance again. In the premium smartphone segment (>INR 30,000 or $437), however, it seems Samsung is having a tough time in India, at least according […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Galaxy Watch certified by yet another regulatory authority
It is almost certain that Samsung will launch the Galaxy smartwatch (or smartwatches if you consider all the variants) alongside the Galaxy Note 9 at the Unpacked event on August 9 in New York. The smartwatch, officially named as the Galaxy Watch, has been acquiring all the necessary regulatory approvals in the run-up to the […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung may be working on a new Galaxy A model with Exynos 7885 SoC inside
Samsung’s Galaxy A series may not offer the best value for money, but they are compelling midrange smartphones for people who don’t place too much emphasis on specs. The company has already launched the Galaxy A8, A8+, A6, and A6+ in the A series lineup this year. It appears there may be more A series […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung launches the Gear IconX (2018) in India
Samsung announced the original Gear IconX back in 2016 as the first truly-wireless earbuds from the company’s stable. Addressing some of the user complaints, the company released a successor, the Gear IconX (2018), in August last year. More than ten months after the official unveiling, Samsung has now finally launched its ‘latest’ earbuds in India. […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Google brings YouTube VR app to Gear VR
One of the most glaring deficits in the Gear VR app ecosystem is the absence of an official YouTube VR app. Thankfully, it is going to change soon as Google has announced the YouTube VR app for Gear VR users.
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
New data shows Samsung beat Xiaomi to take back the top spot in India
The last few quarters have been tough for Samsung in India. According to many shipment trackers, Xiaomi posted stellar growth numbers and toppled Samsung to emerge as the largest smartphone vendor in the country. Though Samsung rubbished all these reports, it did launch more compelling budget smartphones to counter Xiaomi’s Redmi series. It appears the […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung denies reports about accepting cryptocurrency for in-store purchases
Samsung grabbed headlines in the cryptocurrency space last week when news reports emerged that the company is going to accept cryptocurrency for in-store purchases in the Baltic states. The news created a lot of buzz in the crypto community battered by the recent slump in the market. Many major crypto websites picked up the story […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung built a ‘5G City’ to show what a 5G future looks like
Samsung has been aggressively working with many industry partners to bring 5G to the market. The company wants to be a dominant 5G player and has set ambitious goals for itself. It has already conducted several 5G demonstrations with its end-to-end solutions in partnership with numerous carriers around the world. To showcase the potential of […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung will release a consumer version of The Wall MicroLED TV next year
Samsung showcased a 146-inch modular MicroLED TV named The Wall at the CES 2018 back in January. While unveiling The Wall, Samsung said it would be available for purchase sometime later this year. The company reiterated the timeline again in the Q1 earnings summary in April. As we enter into the second half of 2018, […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
More details and images of Samsung’s new dual wireless charger leaked online
As the Galaxy Note 9 launch event inches closer, more and more leaks are flooding the internet. Just a couple of days back, a picture of the alleged new Samsung dual wireless charger box leaked online. It showed a new design which allows users to charge two devices at once. Today, folks at LetsGoDigital have […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
