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Samsung launches the Galaxy C9 Pro in India, preorders start from January 27
We had reported last week that Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy C9 Pro in India on January 18, but the company has launched it a day earlier. The Galaxy C9 Pro is priced at INR 36,900 (approx. $541) in the country, and it will be available for pre-order from January 27. The smartphone […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Regular Nougat rollout begins for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in China and the UK
It seems Samsung is sticking to its recent promise of rolling out the Nougat update on January 17th, as owners of the Galaxy S7 edge (and likely the Galaxy S7) in China and the UK are seeing a 1.2GB update on their handsets. The news comes from XDA, and it looks like the regular rollout […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung calls on court to not issue arrest warrant for vice chairman Lee Jae-yong
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong has served as the defacto head of the Samsung Group conglomerate ever since his father Chairman Lee Kun-hee suffered a heart attack in 2014. He will eventually replace his father as chairman and the process of his succession has already been put in motion. However, a corruption and bribery […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
AT&T rolls out December security patch for the Galaxy S6 Active
Following a slew of other Samsung handsets, the Galaxy S6 Active on AT&T is receiving the December security patch through a minor update. The update will bring the security patch level to December 1; that isn't exactly the latest, but these security updates have barely been coming out on time for devices anyway. The 14.1 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Nougat kernel sources released for Exynos-powered Galaxy S7 edge
Samsung released kernel sources for the Exynos-powered Galaxy S7 edge nearly 10 months ago, but with the recent Nougat update rollout for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, the demand for Nougat mandates a new kernel release for the new operating system update. The same Exynos-powered Galaxy S7 edge, bearing model number SM-G935F, now has […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Yet another exploit found on the Samsung Smartcam HD Plus
Samsung's SmartCam HD Plus security camera hasn't exactly been off to a flyer since its launch in late 2015. This security camera has been found to be vulnerable to remote hacking in the past. Now, the folks at Exploitee.rs have managed to sneak into the Smartcam yet again, gaining root access to the camera. This is achieved […]
- By Chethan R.
- 7 years ago
Purported dimensions of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus surface online
Earlier today, a report surfaced online allegedly highlighting the precise dimensions of the much-anticipated Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. As expected, Samsung has been able to reduce the size of the bezels to squeeze big displays in compact devices. Based on GSMArena‘s calculations, the Galaxy S8 will feature a larger panel than the Galaxy […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Exclusive: Doctor appointment feature coming to S Health, possibly with the Galaxy S8
Samsung has been continuously improving its S Health service to compete with the likes of Apple Health and Google Fit. Apart from adding social features to the app for fitness gamification, the company also added integration with Fitbit, Jawbone, Strava, and more. Now, the company is prepping for the launch of a big new update […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Bag yourself a JBL Flip 3 for 16% off
The JBL Flip 3 is one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers on the market, and now you can pick one up for just $84.40, which is $15.15 (16%) off its recommended retail price. The best thing about this deal isn't the price, though. It's actually the fact it’s not limited to the United States […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung will retire its SmartThings app for Windows Phone starting April 2017
Samsung-owned SmartThings has announced on its official blog that it is retiring its Windows Phone app on April 1, 2017. This comes as a big blow to users who were using Windows Phone devices to control SmartThings compatible IoT products. The company mentioned in its official blogpost that it would retire the app as it […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 launch could take place on April 15
There have been conflicting reports about the Galaxy S8 launch event recently. We previously heard that Samsung will conduct a separate launch event for the Galaxy S8 in April but recently some reports emerged that suggested the company would unveil the handset at MWC 2017 next month but start shipping it in April. A new […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
You can now pre-order the Sprint variant of the Galaxy J3 Emerge
Albeit a little later than expected, the Sprint variant of the Galaxy J3 Emerge is now available to pre-order from Samsung's online store for $234.99. The same model, however, is listed on the carrier's portal for $168, and customers have the option to split the cost between 24 months. Unfortunately, neither the manufacturer or operator […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Drive VR content will be used to train novice drivers in Austria
Distracted driving is bad, very bad. A study conducted by the Austrian automobile association reveals that in 2015, 76 percent of distracted drivers could not stop in time to avoid obstacles or accidents. To better teach novice drivers against the dangers of distracted driving and possible road scenarios, Samsung Austria has created a new app […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Harman acquisition may go through by Q1 amid uncertainty
Samsung announced its intention to acquire Harman International for $8 billion in November last year. This is the biggest acquisition that the company has ever gone for and is reportedly a pet project of vice chairman Lee Jae-yong who wants to grow the company's market share in the automotive parts business. There has been some […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s offering new Galaxy S7 edge owners in the UK a complimentary Gear Fit 2
To coincide with the promotion it's holding in the United States, Samsung has announced that it's awarding all new Galaxy S7 edge owners in the United Kingdom a complimentary Gear Fit 2. The promotion kicked off towards the latter part of last week and will run through Tuesday, February 28. It's worth noting, however, that […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung is revolutionizing in-store retail operations with Fujitsu
Samsung has teamed up with Fujitsu to revolutionize in-store retail operations. At the National Retail Federation's Big Show in New York City, Fujitsu launched a new software solution that creates a secure two-way collaborative digital communication platform between the company's U-Scan Self-Checkout (SCO) or Fresco Point-of-Sale (POS) touchscreen systems and Samsung's smartwatches. This new system […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung quietly announces the Galaxy C7 Pro in China
Samsung has quietly taken the wraps off the long-rumored Galaxy C7 Pro in China. The handset, which will be available in three colors — Arctic Blue, Maple Leaf Gold and Rose Pink — carries a price tag of 2,799 Yuan ($405) and is expected to be available to pre-order in the region later today, though that's unconfirmed […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SideSync app receives update for macOS, brings improved security
The SideSync app from Samsung, which allows users to share data and screen of their Galaxy devices with PC and Mac, has received an update to version 4.7.0.17011_7. The update, which is meant for macOS, brings improved security and ability to block notifications individually. After the new update, whenever a device requests a connection, users […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
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[Update] Samsung opens first-ever Experience Store in Malaysia
Samsung has been setting up its Samsung Experience Store retail locations across the globe as one-stop shop solutions to serve customers who are looking to purchase its products, particularly its mobile devices. The strategy has been working very nicely for the company and it's pressing ahead with it in new markets as well. Samsung Malaysia […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Apple vs Samsung patent case reopened by US appeals court
Samsung scored a major legal victory last year when the United States Supreme Court ruled that the company can't be forced to fork over all of the profits from a device found to be infringing on design patents when it may only be infringing on some and not all components. The case was sent back […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
