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Samsung’s patent envisions ‘over the air’ wireless charging
The current use of the term ‘wireless charging’ is a bit of a misnomer. Unlike wireless internet where devices can connect to the internet without any wires, current wireless charging technologies still depend on physically placing the device on a charging pad connected to a power socket. They are essentially easy-to-use wired charging solutions that […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung reveals prices for its 2018 QLED TVs
Earlier this month, Samsung officially launched its 2018 QLED TVs at a special event in New York. Samsung used the launch event to showcase all the new features and improvements coming to its 2018 QLED TV lineup. The company, however, didn’t reveal any pricing information at the time of the launch. Samsung's new QLED range […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
FCC documents reveal a new Galaxy J7 model
Samsung’s budget Galaxy J series is a crowded and confusing lineup. Keeping track of this series is a difficult task as the model numbers and specifications vary from market to market. Samsung seems to be in no mood to clear this mess as it is gearing up to launch even more Galaxy J series phones this […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung installs world’s first 3D Cinema LED Screen in Switzerland
Samsung launched the first Cinema LED screen back in July 2017. Since then, the company has installed these screens in theatres in Seoul, Busan, Shanghai, etc. So far, Samsung has been offering only the 2D variants of the Cinema LED screens to the theatres. All that changed when Samsung formally launched the 3D variant of […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Ruggedized Galaxy Tab Active 2 launched in the US
Consumer and enterprise requirements from mobile devices are often very different. While customers may prefer sleek looking mobiles and tablets made from slabs of glass, many businesses require devices which can withstand a healthy dose of abuse from harsh working conditions. Samsung makes ‘Active' line of devices to specifically target such businesses operating in physically challenging […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung expands its production facilities at South Carolina plant
In June last year, Samsung announced an investment of $380 million in South Carolina to manufacture home appliances. It was seen as Samsung’s response to the Trump government’s rhetoric and policy of protectionism. Samsung’s investment was estimated to create around 950 jobs by 2020. The company has hired about 650 employees so far and is […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ receive Android Oreo in Canada
Samsung launched the Android 8.0 Oreo beta program last year. Since then, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ users around the world have been eagerly waiting for the rollout of the Android Oreo update. In February, Samsung finally started rolling out the update in Turkey, Norway, the UAE, India, Belgium, Germany, France, Poland, etc., but […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S9 drop test shows improvement despite shattering on first drop
Even though Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ mostly retain the design language of their predecessors, the company has made many improvements inside and outside the devices. Improved durability is one such area where the new series is better than its predecessor according to Samsung. To achieve this, Samsung has put a 20% thicker Gorilla […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung Movie Maker app will be axed after the Android P update
Samsung Movie Maker app comes pre-installed on many of the new Galaxy devices to take care of your basic video editing needs. The app doesn’t have an icon but can be accessed from the Gallery app when trying to edit a video. The app is currently receiving an update to version number 2.3.03.10 and brings […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Chinese optical parts used in Galaxy flagship smartphones for the first time
Even though China is the manufacturing powerhouse of the world, most Chinese companies don’t enjoy a reputation for quality. Chinese firms and products are usually associated with low-cost products that may or may not last too long. However, there has been a gradual improvement in the quality of products coming out from Chinese companies. Growing […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S9+ is reportedly more expensive to make than the Galaxy Note 8
Calculating how much it costs precisely to make a smartphone is a tricky affair for third parties as companies don’t openly divulge component costs. Market analysts often rely on estimates from different sources to calculate the cost of popular smartphone models. Techinsights has compiled a cost analysis of popular smartphone models in the market. While […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Hancom Office S will be preinstalled on the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in North America
Samsung smartphones come preinstalled with many apps that users often label as bloatware. It seems Samsung is not content with the already long list of preloaded apps on its smartphones. Hancom Inc., a South Korean software company, has announced in a press release that its document-editing software, Hancom Office S, will come preinstalled on the […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
No more security updates for the 2016 Galaxy A3, Galaxy J1, and Galaxy J3
Barring Google's own hardware devices, software updates continue to remain as the biggest drawback of the Android ecosystem. Slow updates and shorter support period have become synonymous with Android devices, particularly the mid-range and budget offerings. Even within the Android ecosystem, the experience varies vastly from one OEM to another in this aspect. Although far […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung organized an LED show at the Burj Khalifa to market the Galaxy S9
Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ with a strong emphasis on the camera. The new flagship devices look similar in design to their predecessors while offering many changes inside. Unlike the striking design of the Galaxy S8 duo, communicating the under-the-hood improvements in the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ require more marketing […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S9 and Galaxy A8 Enterprise Edition launched in Germany
Samsung has been launching Enterprise Edition variants of its popular smartphones to target business customers for some time now. Last year, the company released the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 Enterprise Edition models as part of the strategy. Continuing its enterprise push, Samsung has announced the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy A8 Enterprise Edition smartphones […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
