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Samsung SDI to focus on safety in the New Year
It was initially believed that the batteries supplied by Samsung SDI – the conglomerate's battery division- were causing the Galaxy Note 7 to catch fire. Samsung switched over to another supplier for the phablet and while that should have put an end to the fires, it was only a matter of time before replacement Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung unveils Smart Hub 2.0 and Smart Built-In devices at CES 2017
Just as we countdown to the start of CES 2017, Samsung has unveiled a couple of new innovations in the form of new Family Hub 2.0-enabled refrigerators and Smart Built-In cooktops. These Family Hub products will support Samsung Pay in South Korea very soon, so there's no dearth of innovative features with these products. Family Hub 2.0 will be integrated […]
- By Chethan R.
- 7 years ago
Samsung foldable smartphone patents consider multiple biometric ID forms
What was on your mind at the end of 2016? It's likely the case that you were planning a New Year's Eve party with relatives and friends, making resolutions for the New Year that you may live to love or regret later on. If this was your situation, you'd be surprised to know that you […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: You can currently pick up a 16GB EVO microSD card for 47% off
You can never have too many microSD cards and now you can add another one to your collection for just $7.99 (47% off). This isn't a regular memory card, though. It's a 16GB offering from Samsung's EVO range, which provides one of the fastest transfer speeds on the market; making it perfect for snipping high-resolution […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Latest Galaxy S8 leak hints at proper PC-like functionality
Samsung will certainly introduce several new features with the Galaxy S8 that help set it apart from the competition. If the latest Galaxy S8 leak is believed, the upcoming flagship might provide users with proper PC-like functionality courtesy of the Samsung Desktop Experience feature. From the looks of it, the feature will be similar to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Electronics CEO cautions company against compromising on product quality
It's not uncommon for companies to face quality issues with some of their products from time to time but when a product fails as spectacularly as the Galaxy Note 7 did for Samsung, people start asking all kinds of questions. A lot has been said and speculated about Samsung's ability to get a handle on […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) vs. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
By now you're probably well aware that Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) earlier today. We've already put the Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) head-to-head with their predecessors to pick out all the differences in specifications, and now we're following suit with the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] On-screen navigation keys on the Galaxy S8: Yay or nay?
Samsung tends to use capacitive buttons on its smartphones not only for convenience but to constantly recreate the rounded-bottom, centralized home button appearance that people usually associate with its devices. However, there's a rumor being bandied about suggesting that the firm may switch things up with the much-anticipated Galaxy S8. Word on the street has […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Earlier today, Samsung took the wraps off three new handsets as part of its Galaxy A series — the Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017). They're all essentially revamped versions of last year's models and will go on sale next month. But how to they compare to their predecessors? We've already pitted the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S7 Active running Android 7.0 Nougat surfaces on GFXBench
Following in the footsteps of the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy Note 5, the Galaxy S7 Active has today been spotted on the GFXBench online database running Android 7.0, which indicates that Samsung is in the final stages of testing the long-awaited Nougat update for the handset. That said, it is relatively easy to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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
