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The Galaxy S8 is most likely going to ditch the home button which presents a challenge: where to put the fingerprint sensor? We've already reported that the Galaxy S8 is going to be the first smartphone to feature optical fingerprint recognition, meaning that the scanner will be embedded underneath the display itself. Synaptics has long […]
A video has surfaced online comparing the Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition, which launched back in June, and the recently-announced Pearl Black color variant of the Galaxy S7 edge. The short clip shows the handset from all angles, highlighting its stealthy appearance and unthemed build of TouchWiz. Check it out below:
Samsung introduced the Y-OCTA display technology with the Galaxy Note 7 earlier this year. The technology enables the company to cut down on production costs for the display and also make the device slimmer. Instead of having a film under the display glass for touch recognition in devices with curved displays like the Galaxy S7 […]
With Christmas right around the corner, chances are you're going to be snapping a lot of pictures on your camera or smartphone — so it would probably be wise to stock up on another microSD card in case you find yourself running low on storage. Fortunately, Amazon's got your back. While stock lasts, you can pick […]
One of the main features people look for when purchasing a new smartphone is a high-quality camera. For as long as I can remember, Samsung's been competing with the big dogs in the shooter department — and it's latest smartphones are no exception. The Galaxy C9, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge all feature fantastic sensors, […]
Plenty of images of the upcoming Galaxy C9 Pro smartphone were leaked in the recent past along with its specifications and price. Now, an alleged high-resolution image of the Black variant of the Galaxy C9 Pro has surfaced the Internet. We can clearly notice the new antenna design in the leaked image as well as […]
One of the most interesting features of the Galaxy Note 7 was Secure Folder, a place where users could hide all their personal files including images, videos, PDFs, and documents among other things. Authenticated users could access information stored in the Secure Folder through fingerprint or iris on the Galaxy Note 7. Now, Samsung is considering […]
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A (2016) series in December last year so the new lineup is due. We've seen countless rumors and reports about the upcoming Galaxy A lineup. An invite leaked last week suggested that the Galaxy A7 (2017) could be unveiled in the near future. The Galaxy A7 (2017) has now received its […]
The Galaxy Note 7 had the potential to be Samsung's best-selling smartphone but fate had other plans. Battery fires caused Samsung to recall the handset once and even though it thought the issue was fixed, it really wasn't. Samsung then recalled the device again and ended production. It has been running an exchange and refund […]
A new report out of South Korea claims that Samsung Electronics is increasing its investment in India by hiring more than 300 engineers before the end of this year. The engineers will be working at its research and development centers located in the country. If it does end up doing this, it's likely that Samsung […]
If a new post shared on Weibo by a reliable tipster is anything to go by, it would appear that the much-rumored Galaxy C5 Pro (SM-C5010) and Galaxy C7 Pro (SM-C7010), which were both believed to launch in China this month, have been delayed and aren't expected hit the shelves in the region until January, 2017. […]
Apple has rejected an application submitted by Samsung to launch Samsung Pay Mini on the App Store, reveals ETNews. It's unclear why exactly the filing was refused, but it's been reported that the South Korean company isn't planning to resubmit the request and will instead focus its attention on ensuring the Android client is ready in […]
It is being rumored that Samsung will release two flagship smartphones in Q1 2017 and that both will feature screens that are curved on both sides. The South Korean smartphone giant is expected to release two versions of the Galaxy, one with a 5.7-inch display and the other with a 6.2-inch display. However, experts believe that […]
If you’re after a new pair of Bluetooth earphones, Amazon has your back. For a limited time, you can pick up a pair of Samsung's lightweight Level U in-ear headphones for just $29.99. That's $18 cheaper than the price tag the manufacturer has attached to the product on its own online store. What's neat about […]
You may remember Samsung's smart contact lens patent that we detailed last spring. Now, a new patent application published recently in South Korea sheds more light on the concept. Particularly, the documents reveal how power is to be supplied to, or rather by, the lens. Last June, Samsung filed an application for a patent ominously […]
It has long been rumored that Samsung is working on foldable smartphones. Recent rumors suggest that the company might launch one next year. The latest from Korea suggests that Samsung is actually developing two totally different foldable smartphones as it's pursuing a “two-track strategy” for these devices. It's claimed that Samsung is developing a “dual-screen” […]
It has almost been three months since Samsung confirmed that it was recalling the Galaxy Note 7 for good and that the device was being discontinued. Those who own one are repeatedly being reminded to power down the device and take part in the refund and exchange program. Samsung has said today that more than […]
Samsung has been working on a complex restructuring program for quite some time now. The company has been selling divisions that are weighing down its core businesses and has been taking additional steps to adopt a leaner corporate structure. A new report suggests that Samsung is thinking about reorganizing its foundry business that comes under […]
Have you been feeling a bit short on watch faces for your Samsung smartwatch? Perhaps you might like to give Facer a try. For those who are unaware, Facer is a leading watch face customization platform which supports major smartwatch platforms and provides thousands of watch faces for free. Premium watch faces are also available […]
Samsung confirmed in October that it's expanding Samsung Pay to three additional countries: Russia, Thailand and Malaysia. It promised that the service would go live in all three countries by the end of this year. Samsung fans in Malaysia will be delighted to know that Samsung Pay has finally landed in their country, albeit in […]