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    Samsung Members customer communications app rolled out in India

    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 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 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

    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 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 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

    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 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

    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

    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 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
    [Poll Results!] Are you happy for Samsung to ditch the physical home button on the Galaxy S8?

    [Poll Results!] Are you happy for Samsung to ditch the physical home button on the Galaxy S8?

    Earlier today, we reported that Samsung is still yet to place an order with its main suppliers for the components required to manufacture the home button for the upcoming Galaxy S8, which has led many to speculate that the South Korean company may opt for an all-glass design for its next-generation Galaxy S smartphone with an edge-to-edge […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Daily Deals: You can currently grab the Galaxy Tab 4 and a Qi-enabled wireless charging pad for great prices

    Daily Deals: You can currently grab the Galaxy Tab 4 and a Qi-enabled wireless charging pad for great prices

    If you're in the market for a new tablet and Qi-enabled wireless charger, you've come to the right place. While stock lasts, you can pick up a 7-inch Galaxy Tab 4 for $109.99  ($40 off) over on eBay, together with an INNAPER wireless charging pad for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge and a flurry […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy S8 to feature a dedicated AI button, but may be delayed until April

    Galaxy S8 to feature a dedicated AI button, but may be delayed until April

    We've previously reported that Samsung is working on a Siri-like virtual assistant (AI) for its next-generation Galaxy S smartphones. However, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the firm is considering adding a dedicated button for the service to next year's Galaxy S8. “The latest internal prototypes of the premium Galaxy S8 handset include a button on […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy S8 expected to feature touch-based power button and 3-coil wireless charging

    Galaxy S8 expected to feature touch-based power button and 3-coil wireless charging

    Multiple reports have already suggested that Samsung is going to make major hardware changes to the Galaxy S8 and the latest out of South Korea points towards the five biggest changes that will possibly be made to the company's next flagship smartphone. This will be over and above the new hardware design that Samsung is […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    11-7-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy J5, Galaxy Note 4, and more

    11-7-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy J5, Galaxy Note 4, and more

    Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various regions […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 7 years ago
    Tronsmart Chocolate fast wireless charger review

    Tronsmart Chocolate fast wireless charger review

    Fast wired charging has become a common feature on smartphones today, but Samsung's recent flagships continue to be superior to the competition thanks to their support for fast wireless charging. Wireless charging in both regular and fast forms pales in comparison to wired fast charging, but Samsung's implementation of fast wireless charging drastically cuts down on […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung partners with CIBC to offer Samsung Pay in Canada

    Samsung partners with CIBC to offer Samsung Pay in Canada

    It appears that Samsung is prepping for the launch of Samsung Pay in Canada. The company seems to have partnered with CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce), one of the five biggest banks in Canada, to offer Samsung Pay to the users in the country. A Reddit user who goes by the username sticktoit360 has posted that […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Rumor has it that the Galaxy S8 will feature a 2K display and no home button

    Rumor has it that the Galaxy S8 will feature a 2K display and no home button

    Now that the Galaxy Note 7 has been discontinued officially, all eyes will be on Samsung's next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8. The South Korean smartphone giant recently shared some possible features that could be introduced with the Galaxy S8 such as an intelligent digital assistant (codenamed Bixby), a “slick design“, and an improved camera. […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung’s Ocean Tech Week 2016 starts today in São Paulo

    Samsung’s Ocean Tech Week 2016 starts today in São Paulo

    Samsung is kickstarting its Ocean Tech Week 2016 in São Paulo, Brazil starting today. The week-long event will showcase interested developers and enthusiasts how to develop better apps and games, and it is being held at the Samsung Ocean USP office, which is located in Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo. The event will […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago