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Galaxy S8 Tip: Prepare your phone for the Android 8.0 Oreo update
It's only a matter of time before Samsung starts rolling out the official Android 8.0 Oreo update to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, with the beta program having ended in every country where it was made available. Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners will be scrambling to download the update once it goes live, but […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Samsung might finally start producing its foldable smartphone this year
It has been rumored for a few years now that Samsung is working on a foldable smartphone. We've heard countless rumors and seen many patents but Samsung is yet to launch such a device. Recent reports suggested that it may be out in early 2018 and while Samsung itself said that it would launch the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s mobile division continues to struggle
Samsung earned $14.13 billion in operating profit in the fourth quarter of last year but this stellar performance can't really be attributed to the company's mobile division. Samsung's mobile business has been under pressure for quite a while now due to several factors such as increasing competition from Chinese rivals in key markets. The company […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung Q4 earnings close out 2017 at record high profit
Samsung displayed spectacular performance last year as it posted record operating profits for consecutive quarters. The company said that it was on track to post its highest yearly operating profit ever as well as another record quarterly profit in Q4 2017. Its earnings guidance for the quarter revealed that much and Samsung has now posted […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Is Samsung about to release final Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo update?
It looks like Samsung is sending out a final thank you message to everyone who participated in the Galaxy S8 and S8+ Oreo beta program and could be close to releasing the official update. A few users are seeing a new notice about the beta in the Samsung Members app, with the Galaxy Beta team […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 6 years ago
Samsung is reportedly making mining hardware for cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have seen a huge spike in interest in the last couple of years. With exponential returns on investment, the cryptocurrency market has seen huge investments recently. While some prefer to just buy Bitcoins or other cryptocurrencies for quick returns, the more tech-savvy ones opt for mining coins using high-end mining hardware. […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
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[Poll] Galaxy A8 (2018) owners: How do you like the fingerprint sensor placement?
As we said in our Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ review, the fingerprint sensor is easier to use on Samsung's latest mid-range phones compared to the company's 2017 flagships, but it's still not in the ideal location. That's especially true on the 6-inch Galaxy A8+; the sensor is housed in the same cutout as […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Galaxy A8 (2018) Tips: 11 things to do on your shiny new A8 or A8+
So you've got yourself one of Samsung's new mid-range phones or are planning to do so, either because you love selfies or because you're looking for a flagship-like experience without paying the price a flagship would command. The Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ are good choices for people who fall in either camp (or […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Galaxy A8 (2018) January security patch update rolling out
The Galaxy A8+ (2018) was quick to receive the January security patch update, with some markets getting the update before the phone hit retail shelves. The Galaxy A8 (2018) seemed to have been sidetracked, but Samsung is finally updating the smaller of its new mid-range phones with the latest security maintenance release (SMR). The update […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 6 years ago
Samsung Pay launched in Mexico
After its successful launch in many parts of the world, Samsung Pay is now coming to Mexico. Although Samsung has officially announced the launch of the Samsung Pay in Mexico today, the service had a ‘soft launch’ back in November itself. Mexico is the second Latin American country, after Brazil in July 2016, to get […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S9 features and improvements we’re looking forward to
It won't be long before Samsung takes the stage to unveil the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, and like every year, we've got a pretty good idea of what to expect from the company's next flagship(s) thanks to numerous leaks and rumors. Samsung says it is “reimagining” the camera with the S9, but there's likely […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
‘Selfie focus’ camera mode may be standard feature for non-flagship Galaxies
Before Live Focus, there was Selective focus. Selective focus is Samsung's name for a camera mode that lets you take portrait photos – photos that blur everything around the subject in focus – with a single camera. It also allows users to change the area of focus after a picture has been taken. Selective focus […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
DBrand launches skins for the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+
Along with the fans, companies that make smartphone accessories are also gearing up for the official announcement of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ on February 25 in Barcelona. It is to be expected as the Galaxy flagship phones are only next to the iPhones when it comes to generating business opportunities for third-party accessories. […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S9 pre-orders open March 2 in South Korea, priced higher than Galaxy S8
We already know that Samsung is going to unveil the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ on February 25 in Barcelona. The company will reveal the pricing and availability details of its new flagship at the event. A new report out of South Korea possibly reveals when Samsung will open Galaxy S9 pre-orders in its […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Bixby 2.0 may eliminate the need to say ‘Hi Bixby’ for every command
Samsung introduced its personal digital assistant Bixby last year with the Galaxy S8. The voice assistant is yet to receive a major update but as our reviews have shown, it holds a lot of promise for software that's only in its first iteration. Samsung introduced Bixby 2.0 three months ago at its developer conference in […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 6 years ago
Samsung shutting down one of two production plants in Slovakia
It was reported two weeks ago that Samsung could be the first major company to exit Slovakia due to the tense situation in the country's labor market. Employers have been concerned about the lack of workers in the country and Samsung was reportedly considering the possibility of shutting down its plants in the country in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2017) January 2018 update released
Samsung is now rolling out the Galaxy J5 (2017) January 2018 security update. The company detailed the security maintenance release earlier this month and it brings fixes for several critical vulnerabilities. The latest security patch for this handset is now being rolled out over-the-air. Galaxy J5 (2017) January 2018 update Samsung has already released the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
You can now download the leaked Galaxy S9 wallpaper
The first purported press renders of the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ were leaked last week and while we have many thoughts about the new design, many were simply interested in getting their hands on the new Galaxy S9 wallpaper. The good news is that you can now download the Galaxy S9 wallpaper as […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s website possibly reveals dual-SIM Galaxy S9 for Europe
Samsung does release dual-SIM variants of its flagship smartphones but they're only released in select markets and Europe hasn't always been one of them. However, a support page has been spotted on Samsung Germany's website which suggests that the dual-SIM Galaxy S9 might be launched in Europe. It's unclear if the company will offer the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S9 may combine face unlock and iris scanner to offer an ‘Intelligent Scan’ feature
As the official unveiling of the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ inches closer, more and more leaks are surfacing on the internet. After the alleged press renders of the upcoming devices leaked online, now a new Galaxy S9 feature called ‘Intelligent Scan' has been outed. APK teardown reveals a new Galaxy S9 feature In […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
