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Samsung and the Asian Food Channel get together to launch new recipe application
Samsung’s teamed up with the Asian Food Channel (AFC) to launch a tasty new application for all of its Galaxy-branded devices. Samsung Savour is now available to download through Galaxy Apps, and gives users instant access to all the latest and greatest cooking recipes aired on AFC, together with a carefully crafted selection of ‘must […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
3-29-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab S2, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy A7, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s Good Lock app is a powerful lockscreen for your Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Bored of the default lock screen on Android devices, and specifically the one on your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge? Samsung thinks you could do with a more powerful lock screen and has launched an app called Good Lock on the Galaxy Apps store. Supported on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, Good Lock […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
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[Poll] Should Samsung make a modular Galaxy S8 in 2017?
Now that Mobile World Congress 2016 has come and gone, the dust has settled – and, while Samsung's Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are the most perfect Android handsets we've ever seen, some say that LG out-innovated Samsung this year with its modular G5 smartphone. We extend congratulations to LG for thinking outside of […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy A7 (2016) review: Best mid-range phone in Samsung’s lineup
With the Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 (2016), Samsung also launched the Galaxy A7 (2016). In terms of appearance, the new A7 looks the same as its siblings, but the screen has gotten larger at 5.5 inches. It’s considered the perfect sweet size for phablet smartphones, and Samsung’s new Galaxy S7 edge and even Apple’s […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung shutting down Milk Music in Australia next month
It was reported a couple of weeks ago that Samsung is going to shut down Milk Music as it looks to acquire Tidal in order to revamp its digital music strategy. While Samsung has confirmed that it has no plans to acquire Tidal the company is going ahead with the Milk Music shutdown. It has […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
There are now four times as many Gear S2 apps than at launch
Samsung has announced that there are now four times as many Gear S2 apps available than at the smartwatch's launch during IFA 2015. The South Korean smartphone giant is trying to launch as many apps on its first round smartwatch as possible to compete with the Apple Watch and other Android Wear-based smartwatches. It is […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung makes the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) official for China
Nearly three months before we would have expected them, Samsung has made the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) official in China. The phones are listed on the company's website, and as the leaks had confirmed, the J5 (2016) and J7 (2016) come with a metal frame and considerably improved specs over their original […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung patents Gear VR sensor that picks up in-air gestures to trigger clicks
A newly published patent application from Samsung reveals that the company has invented sensors which will be fixed to the side of the Gear VR headset and will be able to detect in-air gestures to trigger clicks. This will enable users to move and click using a cursor without requiring any physical buttons on the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Benchmark reveals that Samsung is testing Helio X20 and X25 variants of the Galaxy S7
At present, the Galaxy S7 is available to purchase with either an Exynos or Snapdragon chipset. The latter is only available in China and the United States, whilst the former can be found on the device in the rest of the world. However, if a new benchmark is anything to go by, it appears that Samsung is […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay launches in China with support for 9 banks
Samsung has today announced that its mobile payment platform, Samsung Pay, is now available for use in China. The firm’s teamed up with card issuer China Union Pay to introduce support for nine banks in the region, which are: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China CITIC Bank, China Construction Bank, China Everbright Bank, China […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung explains everything you need to know about the Always On Display of the Galaxy S7
The Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge both feature an Always On Display (AOD) which enables users to check the time and date at a glance without having to wake up the display. They can even use the feature to keep an eye on message alerts and missed calls even when the phone is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Gold Platinum Galaxy S7 and S7 edge finally arrive in Canada
Last year customers in Canada had to wait for about two extra weeks before they were able to purchase the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge in Gold Platinum. This particular color option arrived a bit late in Canada and history repeated itself this year. Canadians have had to wait longer to get their […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Internet version 4.0 now released for older Galaxy devices
Samsung Internet version 4.0 was released about two months ago, it brought several new features including but not limited to support for adblocking extensions and popup video player. The app has now been updated with support for older Galaxy devices and it finally brings these features to those devices. The full list of supported devices has been […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
There’s a feature for that: the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are pocket-proof and bag-proof
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are the finest devices Samsung has ever crafted, and two of the top devices on the market for 2016 (yes, we’re confident of this though it’s quite early in the year), but you’ll still find smartphone reviewers have their share of problems with them. Some criticisms are what […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
SK Telecom partners with Samsung to build an IoT hub in South Korea
SK Telecom, Korea's largest network operator, announced today that it will team up with Samsung to build an IoT (Internet of Things) hub in the city of Daegu, South Korea. Both the companies signed a MoU (memorandum of understanding) earlier today to transform the whole city into a state-of-the-art IoT hub. Samsung and SK Telecom will […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung starts mass producing 18nm DRAM chips
According to a report out of Korea, Samsung has started mass producing 18nm DRAM chips at its production facility in Hwaseong, south of Seoul. Initial volume is said to be small because Samsung Electronics had converted around 70 percent of its DRAM capacity to 20-nanometer level just last year. Thinner is always better in chip-making which […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung to construct a $300 million R&D center in Vietnam
Samsung is investing $300 million in Vietnam to set up a research and development center in Hanoi. The Vietnamese government has approved Samsung's plan to build a mobile communication research and development facility, the government has allowed the company to operate the center without having to pay rent for the next five decades. The company […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung turns down offer from Netflix to include dedicated button on smart TVs
Samsung Electronics has reportedly turned down an offer from Netflix to include a dedicated button on all its upcoming smart TVs. It’s believed that the button, once pressed, would instantly open the Netflix application, which is home to over 20,000 instantly accessible movies and shows. It’s unclear why Samsung rejected the offer. However, Business Korea’s […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung SM-C5000 spotted, upcoming C series to target Chinese market
Samsung is working on a new C series of smartphones. An SM-C5000 is undergoing testing in India, and thanks to our insiders we can confirm that a C7000 is also in the works. Both phones will target the Chinese market, though we're told that it won't necessarily be exclusive to China. The C5000 has a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
