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Samsung Pay now supports online payments in the UAE
Samsung Pay has transformed into a major differentiating factor for the Galaxy smartphones in the recent past. The convenience Samsung Pay offers is far better than any other mobile payment solution currently available in the market, and the same is reflected in the positive response the service has received in all the markets where it […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Galaxy J6 inches closer to launch as official support pages surface online
The Galaxy J6 was one of the many unannounced Galaxy device codenames and model numbers spotted in the leaked Galaxy Note 8 Oreo firmware earlier this year. Since then, the device has been spotted on benchmarking websites, at the Wi-Fi Alliance, and at the FCC, confirming its existence and impending launch. Now, indicating Samsung’s preparations […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung granted new patents for a foldable phone and a transparent display
Many companies, large and small, are working tirelessly to bring the first truly foldable smartphone to the market. Making the display foldable is the most challenging part of developing such a smartphone, and that's something Samsung has been working hard to achieve. Samsung has shown a keen interest in developing foldable smartphones by filing numerous […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung is giving away $500 worth of in-app purchases in Galaxy Apps
Samsung regularly offers freebies to users who buy its Galaxy devices. In the past, the company has offered freebies like microSD cards, Gear VR, wireless charger, Bluetooth headphones, Dex Pad, etc to customers who purchase its flagship devices. Along with these expensive accessories, Samsung also offers many digital freebies like apps and subscription services to its […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung was the top global smartphone vendor in Q1 2018
Samsung has been relegated to irrelevance with less than 1% market share in the largest smartphone market, China. Even in India, the second largest smartphone market, the company has lost the top position in market share according to many market research firms. Despite these challenges, Samsung still emerged as the top global smartphone vendor in Q1 […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S9/S9+ Messages app will soon get chatbot support
A couple of weeks back, Google revealed its plan for the future of messaging on Android. After a spate of failed attempts to capture the Instant Messaging market with its proprietary apps, Google decided to place its bets on RCS (Rich Communication Services) – a successor to the ubiquitous SMS but with all the bells […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung will preload apps from Verizon’s Oath on its smartphones
Bloatware is one of the major complaints with Android devices. Preloading non-essential apps that cannot be uninstalled by the users are all too common in the Android ecosystem, and Samsung is no exception. From flagship devices to budget offerings, almost all the Samsung smartphones come with some amount of bloatware. Depending on the market and […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung leads the premium smartphone segment in India
Samsung has been battling strong competition from the Chinese OEMs in the Indian smartphone market. In particular, Xiaomi with its ruthless pricing has posed a major threat to Samsung’s dominance in India. Depending on which market research firm you believe, Xiaomi was either ahead of or close to Samsung’s market share during the second-half of 2017 […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung plans to launch MicroLED TVs in the second half of this year
Samsung announced Q1 2018 earnings today, and they beat market expectations due to the stellar performance of the company’s semiconductor business. Samsung’s display division, however, suffered a decline in earnings due to the weak demand for flexible OLED panels and increased LCD production by the competitors. Samsung’s earnings from TVs also suffered a year-on-year decline, […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung reportedly shipped 8 million Galaxy S9/S9+ units in the first month
The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are minor upgrades over their predecessors. The new Galaxy flagship smartphones retain the same design language of last year’s Galaxy S8 and S8+ while introducing many incremental changes on the inside. Even with the improved cameras, stereo speakers, AR Emojis, etc., the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are not very […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Xiaomi beats Samsung again to secure the top spot in India
Samsung has been facing fierce competition from Xiaomi in India. The Chinese OEM has made considerable gains in 2017 to emerge as Samsung’s biggest smartphone competitor in the country. Reports from many market research agencies have either put Xiaomi ahead of or close to Samsung’s market share in India during the second half of 2017. […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Lawsuit filed against Samsung in Israel over Galaxy S9 calling issues
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ may be some of the best smartphones available today, but that doesn’t mean they are without problems or complaints. Calling issues are one of the major complaints many users have against the new Galaxy flagship smartphones. Given how vital the calling function is to a smartphone, it is understandable that […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
New Galaxy A6+ renders reveal a Galaxy J series-like metal unibody
The Galaxy A6 and A6+ have been the subject of incessant leaks in the last few days. From seemingly official renders to the first firmware, a lot about the yet-to-be-released devices has been leaked online. Adding to the flurry of leaks, winfuture has published what appears to be the official renders of the Galaxy A6 […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung Pay will launch in South Africa around June this year
Samsung Pay is gradually growing into a major differentiating factor for Samsung. The convenience offered by Samsung’s mobile payment solution is slowly becoming a reason for customers to consider buying Samsung smartphones. Well aware of the potential, Samsung has been aggressively expanding the service to many markets around the world. South Africa seems to be […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
New details emerge about Samsung’s foldable smartphone
Smartphone innovation has saturated in the last couple of years and companies are struggling to offer meaningful upgrades, resulting in slower replacement cycles. Smaller bezels and slightly improved cameras are not compelling enough for many customers to upgrade to the newer models. Smartphones with foldable displays are considered to be the next big technological milestone that […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
