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    01-20-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S7, Galaxy Tab E, Galaxy A7, and more

    01-20-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S7, Galaxy Tab E, Galaxy A7, and more

    Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various regions […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 7 years ago
    WatchMaker to bring thousands of watchfaces to Gear S2 and Gear S3

    WatchMaker to bring thousands of watchfaces to Gear S2 and Gear S3

    Samsung has been pretty successful in bringing popular watchface makers on board for the Gear S2 and the Gear S3. After WatchMaster and Romanson, popular Android Wear watchface design firm WatchMaker has announced that it will bring all its watchfaces to the Tizen-powered Gear S2 and Gear S3. The premium version (costs $3.99) of the […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung vice chairman heads to the office early after dodging arrest

    Samsung vice chairman heads to the office early after dodging arrest

    Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong dodged arrest on Wednesday when a South Korean court threw out the prosecutors' request for an arrest warrant. The company and its leadership are being investigated over allegations of corruption, bribery and embezzlement in South Korea's influence-peddling scandal. After being released from the detention center where he was held […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung retains second place in global chip market with 11.8 percent share

    Samsung retains second place in global chip market with 11.8 percent share

    Latest data from IT consulting firm Gartner shows that global semiconductor sales increased 1.5 percent year-over-year and totaled $339.7 billion in 2016. The top 25 semiconductor suppliers saw their combined sales increase 7.9 percent from the previous year and they accounted for 75.9 percent of the entire pie. Intel remained in first place for the […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung makes it official, Galaxy Note 7 investigation report coming January 23rd

    Samsung makes it official, Galaxy Note 7 investigation report coming January 23rd

    We had previously heard that Samsung would be announcing the results of its investigation of the Galaxy Note 7 on January 23rd, and the company has officially confirmed today that the full report will indeed be made public on the aforementioned date. Samsung says that it will share its findings, along with those of “independent experts […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 7 years ago
    Themes Thursday: Here are this week’s three best themes

    Themes Thursday: Here are this week’s three best themes

    We're glad to welcome you to this week's Themes Thursday! Samsung has released Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge this week, and we wanted to let you know that the update has imposed a new restriction. If you're running Android 7.0 on your Galaxy device, you can't capture screenshots […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Daily Deal: Bag yourself a new Gear VR for 47% off

    Daily Deal: Bag yourself a new Gear VR for 47% off

    If you're looking to enter the VR market, we have a fantastic deal for you. While stock lasts, you can pick up the 2016 variant of the Gear VR for just $52.72 (47% off). It's worth noting that this is the same variant that launched alongside the recalled Galaxy Note 7, so it features a […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Vodafone UK could update the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge to Nougat on January 23rd

    Vodafone UK could update the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge to Nougat on January 23rd

    Those using an unlocked Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge in the UK have probably received the official Android 7.0 update by now, but what about those who got their device from one of the carriers in the country? Well, according to a Reddit user, Vodafone could start sending out the update to its users on […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung’s new initiative aims to eradicate color blindness

    Samsung’s new initiative aims to eradicate color blindness

    Color blindness is a serious issue. Generally known as Color Vision Deficiency or CVD, nearly 300 million people are affected by it. Samsung has collaborated with Hungarian company Colorlite on an app called #SeeColors, which will use its groundbreaking tech used on color correction glasses. The app is also available for smartphones in addition to Tizen-based Smart […]

    • By Chethan R.
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung reveals the names of devices that will receive Android 7.0 updates

    Samsung reveals the names of devices that will receive Android 7.0 updates

    After thoroughly testing beta versions of Android 7.0 firmware, Samsung released the final update for the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge in a few markets this week. Now, Samsung has announced through its official blog post that it will release Android 7.0 updates for a bunch of smartphones and tablets. According to Samsung, the […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung Z2 gets a minor Tizen firmware patch with Wi-Fi Calling on board

    Samsung Z2 gets a minor Tizen firmware patch with Wi-Fi Calling on board

    Samsung is rolling out a new Tizen update to the Z2, bringing the Wi-Fi calling feature along with it. The handset caters to the budget market segment, so it's good to see that the company is not taking the device lightly. Tizen is still a relatively unpopular concept with Android dominating the budget market space. As for this […]

    • By Chethan R.
    • 7 years ago
    Demonetisation in India had little to no effect on Samsung’s mobile phone sales

    Demonetisation in India had little to no effect on Samsung’s mobile phone sales

    The Demonetization of INR 500 and INR 1,000 bank notes in India affected a lot of businesses across a wide range of categories. However, according to a new report from The Hindu, Samsung claimed that its mobile phone sales were great even during the demonetization phase as retailers quickly adapted to digital payment channels. Manu […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Exclusive: Bixby can use the Galaxy S8’s camera for visual search, text recognition

    Exclusive: Bixby can use the Galaxy S8’s camera for visual search, text recognition

    With the launch of the Galaxy S8 drawing nearer, we're uncovering different features of the device's AI assistant, Bixby. Previously we reported about its ability to conduct payments, and how it can control all native applications. Now, we have information that Bixby will also provide a visual search and OCR tool using the camera of the Galaxy […]

    • By Michel G.
    • 7 years ago
    Android 7.0 firmware for South Korean Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge now available online

    Android 7.0 firmware for South Korean Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge now available online

    Samsung started rolling out Android 7.0 updates for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge in a few regions earlier this week, and the full firmware files hit our database yesterday. We now have Android 7.0 firmware for the South Korean Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S) and S7 edge (SM-G935L) in our firmware database. The Android 7.0 firmware for the South […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Cheetah Mobile launches ‘Made for Samsung’ version of its News Republic application

    Cheetah Mobile launches ‘Made for Samsung’ version of its News Republic application

    Chinese internet provider Cheetah Mobile has launched a ‘Made for Samsung' version of its News Republic application on the Galaxy Apps Store. After installing the app, users are able to enjoy a flurry of features that are exclusive to Galaxy-branded devices, including text-to-speech translation, an Edge Panel briefing screen and a dedicated Gear S3 client. […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy J7 (2017) passes through the FCC

    Galaxy J7 (2017) passes through the FCC

    Earlier today, an unannounced Galaxy-branded smartphone was spotted at the United States of America's official certification authority, the FCC. Unfortunately, the documentation accompanying the device doesn't reveal anything about its internals, other than it carries the model number SM-J727, which leads us to believe that we're looking at the long-rumored Galaxy J7 (2017). Recent rumors […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    South Korean court rejects arrest warrant for Samsung vice chairman Lee Jae-yong

    South Korean court rejects arrest warrant for Samsung vice chairman Lee Jae-yong

    It has been a particularly tough day for Samsung vice chairman Lee Jae-yong. The South Korean prosecutor's office sought a warrant for his arrest on Monday in connection with the influence-peddling scandal. A court was to rule on whether or not a warrant should be issued for his arrest. Lee Jae-yong was questioned during the […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    [Update 2: Now in gold!] Leaked image allegedly shows off front panels belonging to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus

    [Update 2: Now in gold!] Leaked image allegedly shows off front panels belonging to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus

    Over the course of the past few days, we've seen an awful lot of leaked case renders surface online hinting at the design of the upcoming Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus — and now we're getting yet another look at the devices. This time the image allegedly showcases the front panels of the units. As […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    The Gear S2 3G smartwatch has better call quality than this high-end smartphone

    The Gear S2 3G smartwatch has better call quality than this high-end smartphone

    Smartwatches have their share of buyers, though they've not had the same appeal as fitness bands on the market. And, their lack of large sales numbers has meant for many analysts that smartwatches aren't an explosive market for manufacturers nowadays, that the category itself is a disappointment – and that some manufacturers should take their money […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung patents flip-cover with e-ink display

    Samsung patents flip-cover with e-ink display

    Samsung has applied for a new Flip Cover patent, one with an e-ink display on top. In its current form, the Flip Cover comes with a slot to view content like notifications, date/time etc. The company also has an S-View Flip Cover with a transparent front panel. This new Flip Cover, however, will allow customers […]

    • By Chethan R.
    • 7 years ago