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Samsung leads the small and medium display market with the help of its AMOLED panels
Samsung led the small and medium display market last year according to a new report from market research firm IHS. The company's dominant market share can be attributed to its Super AMOLED displays that are being used in smartphones, tablets, and even laptops. According to the latest numbers from IHS, Samsung Display had a market […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung starts firmware development for the Galaxy C5 (SM-C5000)
The Galaxy C5 is expected to make a debut sometime next month as the first device in Samsung's new Galaxy C lineup. We have seen some of the phone's specs leak online, and our sources tell us that Samsung has now started development of the C5's software. This means that the device's hardware is now […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition on sale, runs Android 6.0
It seems Samsung has quietly launched a Value Edition variant of the Galaxy Xcover 3, the company's affordable rugged and water-resistant smartphone. The Value Edition runs Android 6.0 out of the box instead of the ancient Android 4.4 KitKat that the original Xcover 3 launched with, but on the hardware front, the newer model offers […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Spigen Thin Fit Case review
In the world of smartphone accessories, Spigen needs no introduction. Spigen has long been a popular choice for smartphone cases, with the company offering multiple choices for every device. From thick armor cases to slimmer options, Spigen makes them all. For the Galaxy S7 edge, Spigen has more than 10 different cases available, and we […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung introduces Good Lock app for the Galaxy S6, S7 and Note 5
Three weeks ago we reported that Samsung had released a new app called Good Lock on the Galaxy Apps store. Good Lock is a powerful lock screen app that puts a lot of functionality on the home screen and the notifications area. Samsung has officially introduced the app today and confirmed that it's compatible with the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
T-Mobile’s Galaxy Note 5 gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow update
T-Mobile has started rolling out the Marshmallow update to the Galaxy Note 5, becoming the third major carrier in the US to do so (leaving AT&T as the bad guy). Available over the air, the update is a 1421.63 MB download and should bring you all the goodies and features of Android 6.0 that other […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
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[Poll] Did you switch to a Galaxy S7 or S7 edge from an iPhone?
If there's one battle that neither Apple nor Samsung can claim to win, it's keeping its consumers interested in its products and from opting for devices from the competition. While Apple can boast of having more iPhone users that have jumped ship from a Samsung handset, Samsung has a large number of customers that have […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Videotron pushes out Android 6.0.1 OTA for the Galaxy S6 in Canada
There certainly appears to be a lot of love for Marshmallow in Canada today as Videotron has now expanded its rollout of Android 6.0.1 for all its factory-locked models of the Galaxy S6 to a nationwide release. This news comes a short while after Telus started distributing an identical upgrade to the handset in the […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Telus rolls out Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S6 in Canada
After a series of delays, Canada's second-largest carrier, Telus, has finally started rolling out the much-anticipated Android 6.0.1 update to all its carrier-branded variants of the Galaxy S6 in the region. This upgrade transports the latest build of Marshmallow to the handset, together with April's security patch for the open-source operating system. The full changelog […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay updated with support for Regions Bank
Samsung has revealed that it’s now added support for a selection of Regions Bank’s debit and credit cards to Samsung Pay. It’s important to note, however, that not all cards issued by the bank are compatible — so you’re going to need to head over to Samsung’s website to see if your cards is. If […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Homescreen Saturday Week 2 winner: Asadkhan6
Last week paolostyle earned the spot on our home page and this week's winner is Asadkhan6 . The response isn't as great as we had hoped, but hey, it’s only the beginning and we’re sure our readers and members will join in on the fun in the coming weeks to show everyone what they have on their […]
- By Martin R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung C series to sport metal design, more Galaxy C5 specs leak
We have known for a few weeks about Samsung's new Galaxy C series of smartphones. The Galaxy C5 and Galaxy C7 should be leading the charge, and at least the former is currently under development with a 5.2-inch display. Today, more specs of the C5 have been revealed thanks to the Geekbench benchmark website. Also, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung rolls out maintenance update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in the UK
Earlier this week, Samsung rolled out a hefty update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in a few different regions, including China, India and the United States, and now the South Korean company has begun pushing out an identical upgrade — G930FXXU1APD3 and G935FXXU1APD3 — to unlocked and carrier-branded variants of the handsets in […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Modular or unibody? For Samsung fans, the LG G5 has a case of confused identity
Until now, consumers have been forced to choose between an elegant design and the enhanced convenience offered by removable batteries. However, the G5 doesn’t compromise beauty or convenience. It has all: the sleek, full metal unibody as well as removable batteries thanks to the modular-type design. –Juno Cho, President & CEO, LG Electronics, MWC 2016 […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Evutec SI Lite case review
Glass and metal make for a beautiful smartphone, but they also make for a smartphone that is as slippery as an eel and sometimes a horror in real-life usage. With edges on either side of the display and a sheet of glass at the front and back, the Galaxy S7 edge is a delicate thing […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Apple has reportedly ordered a 100 million AMOLED panels from Samsung
We have heard quite a few rumors about Apple making the shift to AMOLED panels for its iPhones and for the Apple Watch, with numerous reports stating that Samsung will be supplying the panels to its biggest competitor in the future. Now, another report has come out claiming the same, this time with hard numbers […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Motion Photo gets native sharing option with recent Galaxy S7 update
Samsung recently rolled out a pretty big software update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Apart from various bug fixes and performance improvements, the company added a bunch of small but useful features to its latest flagship smartphones. One such feature is a new option in the Gallery app to share a Motion Photo as a video. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 6 model number list leaks, European model included
While the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are busy getting the praise and attention they deserve, the rumor mill has been churning out tidbits about Samsung's next flagship, the Galaxy Note 6. We have heard of a possible early launch with 6GB of RAM and Android N out of the box, and today a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Gear VR now has screenshot and video capture; we show you how to find them
We reported back several weeks ago that doing screenshots on Samsung’s Gear VR takes some workaround. At that time though, Samsung had yet to provide software capabilities for screenshots and video recording. If you've been unsatisfied with the workaround, have no fear: Samsung has finally brought screenshot and video capture to the Gear VR within the […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung will give you a $30 gift card if you make three payments using Samsung Pay between April 15 And May 10
If you’re based in the United States and have registered for a Samsung Pay account, but haven’t yet used the platform to process a payment, you may want to listen up as Samsung will be launching a fantastic deal for you starting tomorrow. Users who have an account but haven’t actually used Samsung Pay to buy […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
