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Possible Samsung Galaxy A4 undergoing testing in India
Samsung's Galaxy A series started out with three devices, but has, over time, expanded into a full-blown lineup. New data may reveal the existence of a new member of the family: the Galaxy A4. As is so often the case, it is the Indian import database Zauba that spills the beans on a device with model code SM-A430. […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
Off-contract but not off-carrier: Samsung’s carrier cooperation is key to its success
There are many places worldwide that live by the “full retail price outright” model, where you pay full price for your phone (often more expensive than in the US and Canada) and walk away with a cheaper than cheap phone bill each month. North American consumers, with a growing preference for unlocked smartphones, however, are […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
5-3-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Grand Prime, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy A3, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Tab 4 Advanced might be Samsung’s next 10.1-inch tablet
It appears that Samsung has a new 10.1-inch Android-powered tablet in the pipeline that it calls the Galaxy Tab 4 Advanced. This tablet has been spotted on the GFXBench benchmark bearing model number SM-T536, the benchmark also revealed the specifications it's likely to have, though do take it with a pinch of salt because nothing […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung will launch the Galaxy A3 (2016) and Galaxy A5 (2016) in the UK on May 5
Samsung has today revealed that it will launch the revamped variants of the metal-and-glass bodied Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 in the United Kingdom on Friday, May 5. Unfortunately, the manufacturer failed to provide any information with regards to pricing, but based on the details included in a premature listing, we expect the former to cost £269 and […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
New benchmark listing of the Galaxy J2 (2016) reveals 2GB of RAM, other specs
Only yesterday, a benchmark listing revealed some of the hardware specifications of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016). Today, an AnTuTu benchmark listing has popped up for the same device (SM-J210F), but with slightly different hardware on board. While the Spreadtrum SC8830 quad-core SoC has been mentioned here as well, the RAM is listed as 2GB, while yesterday's […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s SmartThings connected home platform seems to have serious security issues
It was evident from the technologies and products that were showcased at the Samsung Developers Conference 2016 that the company is pushing IoT (Internet of Things). However, have you ever considered how secure these products are? Researchers have recently found that Samsung's SmartThings platform has serious security issues. Researchers at the University of Michigan have found […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung details May security update for its flagships
We've been seeing the Android security patches roll out to various Samsung devices in different regions, and the Korean giant has now published details of the security patches published in the month of April. As usual, the company is offering the fixes offered by Google for regular Android vulnerabilities, in addition to fixes for exploits […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Z2 with LTE support in development for the Indian market
The first commercial Tizen handset, the Samsung Z1, was a considerable success for a smartphone with a new operating system, and it was followed by the Samsung Z3 in less than a year. The Z3 offers notably improved specs over the Z1 while keeping the low price tag; we exclusively revealed that a slightly upgraded version […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 gets Android 6.0.1 in the UK
After releasing Android Marshmallow last week to the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 (SM-T815) in Germany, Samsung has started rolling out Android 6.0.1 to the Wi-Fi only variant of the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 (SM-T710) in the UK. The latest update with firmware version T710XXU2CPD9 brings the April security patch to the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0. You […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Sprint’s Galaxy S7 gets an update with battery life improvements and April security patch
Sprint is bringing new improvements to the Galaxy S7 with a minor update that is rolling out to the device. The update comes with firmware version G930PVPU2APD3 and is a 141.93 MB download; included in the changelog are battery life improvements, better performance in calls made over Wi-Fi, and the security patches for the month of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung releases three fantastic new Galaxy S7 ads
Over the weekend, Samsung took to its official YouTube channel to share a trio of new adverts for the Galaxy S7. Each commercial showcases one of the handset’s most appealing features — IP68 waterproofing, compatibility for Samsung Pay and a fantastic camera capable of capturing clear images in poorly lit conditions. The clips themselves are all […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Z5 rumored to land soon, Z3 price reductions hint
There are quite a few predictable events within the tech world, one being that companies often launch their products in the same month as they did the year before (although rumors push us to think differently). Another predictable tech event is how to tell a new product is coming: usually, it's evident by constant price […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Telus pushes out Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S5 in Canada
As expected, Canada’s second-largest operator, Telus, has today started rolling out the rather hefty Android 6.0.1 update to the Galaxy S5. The upgrade weighs in at approximately 820MB and brings all the functionality we’ve come to expect from Marshmallow, in addition to patches from April's Security Maintenance Release (SMR). This rollout comes just one week […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung establishing partnerships with German automakers to improve its position in the smart car market
Earlier this year the Samsung Group announced that it was looking to discover new avenues for growth and it confirmed that a new team was being set up to grow its automotive-related business. The company then modified a race track it owns to test its autonomous cars and also teamed up with SEAT and SAP […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung stays atop the LCD TV market in Q1 2016, but faces stiff competition from Chinese rivals
Samsung Electronics has been a major player in LCD TV sales for the last few years, leaving its opponents in the dust, and one factor behind the company's success can be found in the quality of Samsung TVs over sheer quantity — a principle that Samsung is using to push forward in the LCD TV market. […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Huawei and Xiaomi will reportedly release curved display smartphone with display sourced from Samsung
A report out of China claims that two of the biggest Chinese OEMs will launch curved display smartphones and for that purpose they will source display panels from Samsung and LG. Both manufacturers are expected to come out with their curved display smartphones by September this year. It's Huawei that's said to source the panels from […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung India is offering the Gear VR for just INR 990 to Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners
Samsung is trying to let as many users experience virtual reality as possible. The company bundled its virtual reality headset, the Gear VR, with every Galaxy S7 and S7 edge preorder. Now, the company is offering the Gear VR for just INR 990 ($15) to Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners in India. Customers who […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
T-Mobile rolls out much-needed maintenance update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
T-Mobile has started rolling out a relatively large maintenance update (UVU2APD7) to all its carrier-branded variants of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge located in the United States. Unfortunately, the upgrade doesn’t bring any new features to the handsets, but it does fix the nasty power and volume button error that users were experiencing […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung and Nvidia settle GPU patent dispute
Samsung and Nvidia have just released a joint statement confirming that they have settled their GPU-related patent dispute. The settlement was announced shortly before the US International Trade Commission in Washington was due to announce its final decision in a case that Samsung had filed against Nvidia, it previously won a ruling in which Nvidia […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
