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Samsung starts rolling out November security patch for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe
Samsung is now in the midst of pushing out this month's security patch to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe. The upgrade has already started reaching factory unlocked models of the handsets in Italy and is expected to branch into other countries over the course of the next week. As outlined in the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
![[Update: UK too] Samsung launches Android 7.0 beta program for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in South Korea](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Android-7-0-Nougat-226x127.jpg)
[Update: UK too] Samsung launches Android 7.0 beta program for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in South Korea
Two days after it announced that it would be bringing its Android 7.0 Nougat beta program for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to the UK and US, Samsung has kicked off the scheme in South Korea. To be in with a chance of participating, users have to download the official Samsung Members application from […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung has reportedly enlarged the Galaxy S8’s display to attract former Galaxy Note 7 owners
If a new report is anything to go by, it would appear that Samsung has decided to enlarge the display of the long-awaited Galaxy S8 to attract former Galaxy Note 7 customers as they prefer a bigger screen phone. It's believed that the handset will be launched in two models — one with a 5.7-inch and the other […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s now rolling out an update to limit the Galaxy Note 7’s battery capacity in the US
In an effort to prevent any more Galaxy Note 7‘s from bursting into flames, Samsung has revealed that it's now in the midst of rolling out a compulsory maintenance update to all models of the smartphone located in the United States. The upgrade not only limits the phone's ability to charge beyond 60 percent, but also introduces […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Electronics headquarters raided in Seoul as company gets ensnared in political scandal
The headquarters of Samsung Electronics – the Samsung Group's cash cow – was raided by prosecutors in yesterday as the political crisis that has gripped South Korea ensnared the country's biggest conglomerate as well. Samsung's HQ in the upscale Gangnam area of Seoul was searched by prosecutors after days of allegations in local media that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung successfully conducts 5G trial with China Mobile
Samsung has been conducting 5G trials lately with carrier partners to showcase the advancement of its network technology. The company today announced that it has successfully conducted a 5G prototype trial in collaboration with China Mobile Research Institute. The trial is a cooperation milestone between the two companies since Samsung became a member of the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung slapped with a class-action lawsuit in Canada over the Galaxy Note 7
A law firm in Canada has filed a class-action lawsuit against Samsung for allegedly misleading the public and knowingly shipping faulty units of the Galaxy Note 7. Originating from Ontario, the complaint was filed by McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP with the Ontario Superior Court, London (Canada) and is awaited a hearing. The complainant is looking for […]
- By Valerie R.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Canada will exchange all Galaxy Note 7 units purchased from a third-party retailer
Here's some great news for Galaxy Note 7 owners in Canada who might have purchased their handset from a third-party retailer. Samsung Canada has confirmed that it's going to exchange those units for a Galaxy S7, regardless of whether they were bought off of eBay, at a flea market or any other gray market channel. Users […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deals: Snag yourself a Galaxy S6 edge+ and a protective case for just $380!
If you've been thinking about picking up a new smartphone for a while now, but aren't in need of a flagship device with mind-blowing specifications, you may want to listen up. While stock lasts, you can pick up a brand new Galaxy S6 edge+ over on eBay for $369.99 ($140 off), together with a Spigen Rugged Armor case […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Members customer communications app rolled out in India
Samsung has rolled out its Samsung Members app for its customers in India. The all-in-one app, which was first launched in select countries seven months back, offers a broad range of customer communication, troubleshooting, and feedback services as well as offers various benefits to Galaxy owners. The Samsung Members app offers a variety of troubleshooting […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung details November security patch
Samsung releases a new security update every month which includes all of the monthly Android Security Bulletin patches from Google as well as the patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures. The company has set up a dedicated blog for this purpose where it details these updates and hosts information about all past updates. Samsung today […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung to start testing the Galaxy S8 in January
Samsung will start testing the long-awaited Galaxy S8 in January, reveals The Investor. The South Korean company is still gauging a specific launch date, but multiple suppliers revealed to the publication that they've been instructed to provide an initial batch of their parts in January, then prepare to begin distributing the full volume of supplies in February. This […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay early access now being provided to users in Canada
We reported two weeks ago that Samsung might launch its mobile payments service in Canada soon and just yesterday we told you that it has teamed up with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) to launch Samsung Pay in the country. A formal announcement is yet to be made as Samsung Pay hasn't officially been launched […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung is running full-page ads to apologize for the Galaxy Note 7
Samsung has taken a lot of flak for the entire Galaxy Note 7 fiasco and many believe that the company will need to work very hard to rebuild consumer confidence. The company has already said that it's going to focus on that throughout 2017 as well and as one of the many confidence building measures […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Print Service adds support for more than 88 million printers to Galaxy mobile devices
Samsung's Galaxy mobile device users can now take advantage of mobile print access to more than 88 million printers thanks to a Samsung Print Service update that the company has sent out. The Samsung Print Service has been updated with support for the Mopria Print Library, this enables Galaxy smartphone and tablet users to easily […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
AT&T confirms Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge price, release expected by November 22
Samsung confirmed last week that it's going to release the Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge in select markets across the globe over the coming weeks. By launching a new color that proved to be a hit with the Galaxy Note 7 Samsung seeks to reignite consumer interest in the 2016 flagship even though its successor […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay now works for Sberbank customers in Russia
Samsung launched its mobile payments service in Russia a while back and now it's expanding support for compatible financial institutions by adding more to the list. Samsung has announced that starting today, Sberbank customers with a Mastercard credit or debit card can register them for use with the company's mobile payments service. Samsung Pay is now […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
US Cellular now rolling out Android 6.0.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S 10.5
Following in the footsteps of AT&T, US Cellular is now rolling out the Android 6.0.1 update for the first-generation Galaxy Tab S 10.5. In addition to transporing all of the features bundled into the latest build of Marshmallow, the upgrade also packs the bug fixes included in October's Security Maintenance Release (SMR). If you own […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Sticking with Samsung: Six Galaxy Note 7 substitutes to keep you in Samsung’s Galaxy
The Galaxy Note 7‘s second recall has many Note fans looking for a backup plan regarding the phone in their pocket. No one expects recalls to occur, but when they do, there's little else one can do but comply (eventually) and send the recalled phone back to your carrier or the manufacturer (in this case, Samsung). In light […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
A Galaxy J5 has caught fire but don’t jump to conclusions just yet
A Galaxy J5 owner in France told The Associated Press today that her phone caught fire and exploded on Sunday. Her story makes it sound like the handset combusted in a manner similar to what we've seen with the Galaxy Note 7 but you shouldn't jump to conclusions just yet. Lamya Bouyirdane said that she found […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
