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Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Today, Samsung has unveiled three new Galaxy A smartphones – Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017), and Galaxy A7 (2017) – and they will go on sale early next month. The Galaxy A series has always been about style and premium build. However, Samsung has added a bunch of new and useful features this year including the Always […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Does Samsung’s decision to stop offering a White color option irk you?
It appears that Samsung has quietly decided to stop offering the White color option with its smartphones for some reason. We first noticed it with the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7. Samsung introduced the gorgeous new Blue Coral color option for that device but didn't offer it in white. It has now done the same thing […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) prices confirmed
After months of countless rumors and reports, Samsung finally announced the new Galaxy A series officially today. The new series is a good evolutionary update as it brings several design changes, more powerful hardware and new features. It's also the first Galaxy A series to tout IP68 water and dust resistance. Samsung has confirmed that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung to share results of the Galaxy Note 7 investigation later this month
Samsung has been looking into the cause of the Galaxy Note 7 fires for a few months now. It launched a proper investigation into the matter after deciding to discontinue the device when it became evident that merely switching battery suppliers was not going to be enough to stop the handset from catching fire unexpectedly. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A (2017) series goes official: IP68, 16 MP front cameras, USB Type-C, and more
We've been hearing about these devices for quite a long time and now Samsung has finally made them official. The company says that the new Galaxy A (2017) series is stylish, powerful and practical with features that will make users' everyday lives a bit more easier. Samsung will be launching the 4.3-inch Galaxy A3 and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung likely to bring Chromecast-like media streaming functionality to its smart TVs
Samsung has updated its Smart View app for iOS devices ahead of CES 2017, and the app will likely bring a Chromecast or AirPlay-like functionality to its Smart TVs shortly. The app has been offering a way to beam photos, videos, and music stored locally on smartphones to compatible TVs for quite some time now. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
7 reasons I prefer the Galaxy S7 edge over the Google Pixel XL
The Galaxy S7 edge has been on the market for 9 months now (it was released in stores on March 11th), but it has become the standard with which all other so-called high-end Android flagships must compete. So, it's natural that some Galaxy Note 7 users in particular are having to decide between the Galaxy S7 […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Buy a new Gear VR for the New Year in just $60
Throughout the entire year we've brought you some fantastic deals on Samsung products as part of our Daily Deal program. This is going to be our last deal for 2016 and it's a good one, particularly if you've been meaning to try out Samsung's virtual reality headset. If you have been on the fence about […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge user manuals revised with Android Nougat changes
Samsung has confirmed that the Nougat beta program for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge is at an end, and the company has said that it will do its best to release the final update by the end of January. Samsung isn't promising anything, but it certainly seems confident of meeting the provided time frame, […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S7 Nougat beta program ends today, official release in January
We picked up a post on Weibo yesterday which suggested that Samsung might be ending the Galaxy S7 Nougat beta program soon. The company has released five versions of the Android 7.0 beta firmware for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge so far and it has now confirmed that the Galaxy S7 Nougat […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Rumor: Samsung will launch 2 Windows 10-powered tablets at CES 2017
It has been a while since Samsung launched a Windows-powered tablet and we have now received unconfirmed information that the company is going to launch two Windows tablets at the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 in Las Vegas next month. Not much is known about the tablets at this point in time. One of the tablets […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung to save 1 trillion won annually from FTC ruling against Qualcomm
The Korea Fair Trade Commission isn't afraid to throw down the hammer when necessary (Samsung SDI became one of its victims during the Samsung C&T-Cheil Industries merger back in September) against those who seek unfair and unethical practices in business. According to the antitrust watchdog, Qualcomm has been found guilty of collecting 1 trillion won […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Malaysia confirms final Galaxy Note 7 update, set for December 31st
2 million Galaxy Note 7 devices worldwide have been returned as part of Samsung's global recall, but slightly less than 1 million devices remain in the wild – a testimony to the resolve of some users to hold onto a phone despite the metaphorical handwriting on the wall. While US carriers have confirmed their final […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A5 (2017) and A7 (2017) pricing leaks, firmware and user manual online
How much will the Galaxy A5 (2017) and the Galaxy A7 (2017) cost? Between all the leaks that have given us details on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A smartphones, information on the phones' pricing has eluded us. Rightly so, as pricing and availability are two valuable nuggets that don't usually rear their heads before a device gets […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung will launch wireless in-ear headphones with the Galaxy S8
We reported a few weeks back that Samsung might remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from the Galaxy S8, similar to what Apple, Motorola, and LeEco have done this year. Later, we reported that the company has multiple prototypes, and some of them do have 3.5mm headphone jacks. Still, the company might be pushing towards wireless audio. We've […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Get 20% discount on 3.1-channel wireless soundbar from Samsung
It's still not too late to get yourself a New Year's gift, and a wireless soundbar can be a pretty good purchase. A wireless soundbar setup not only improves the audio experience in your living room but also keeps it pretty neat as there are no wires running down your carpet or floor. If you're […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Themes Thursday: Five best themes from this week
We're back with this week's Themes Thursday! Out of dozens of themes released that were released this week for compatible smartphones, we've shortlisted five that you might end up liking. Samsung has designed Field, Simple Desert, and Yellow Boat themes, and all of them are free to download. If you're still in a Christmas mood, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A7 (2017) launch nears as retail mode video appears
Samsung will soon unveil the new Galaxy A (2017) series. The company's Malaysian arm has already sent out invitations for the launch event on January 5th which takes place a few hours before Samsung's CES 2017 press conference. Official press renders of the Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) were leaked online yesterday. We've […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners claim the camera lens is shattering without impact
Samsung is definitely under the microscope, and rightfully so after the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. Now, they could potentially have another problem on their hands. According to Digital Trends, a large number of Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners are reporting that the camera lens is shattering without any kind of impact and Samsung […]
- By Salvatore F.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Nougat beta program could end soon
Samsung has released five versions of the Android 7.0 beta firmware for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, and it looks like the company could soon be wrapping testing. The fifth Nougat beta could be the last, according to a post on Weibo that was shared by a tester on Samsung's beta community (found […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
