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3-18-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S5, Galaxy E5, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge tip: Take camera pictures using your voice
Did you know that Samsung's flagship smartphones have a voice control option that lets you take pictures with your, um, voice? The Galaxy S6 lineup and the Galaxy Note 5 from last year had it, and it's present on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge as well. Voice control for taking pictures on Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Here’s how to access native DPI setting on the Galaxy S7, the Galaxy Note 5, and the Galaxy S6
There's a way to force an Android smartphone to display more content on the screen, and you can do that by changing the DPI settings. This option was added natively in Android N, but the good news is that you can access the feature in Marshmallow running Samsung smartphones. Samsung has added native DPI scaling in its smartphones […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Smart Switch is a built-in feature on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Samsung's Smart Switch app is one of the best apps we've seen for transferring content from an older device to a newer one, and it has been available for all of the handsets launched by the company last year. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge also support Smart Switch, but it turns out Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are now available in India
Samsung has made its latest flagships available in the Indian market today, as promised by the company at the S7 and S7 edge's official launch in the country. The two devices are now available from local stores, and through Samsung's online store and through retailer Flipkart, at a price of Rs. 48,900 ($733) and Rs. 56,900 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung named as the fourth largest global investor in AI
It has been revealed today that Samsung is the fourth largest global investor in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The South Korean company has put money into seven startups dedicated to AI to date, with the most recognisable being Idibon — a tool which analyzes different language features to extract keywords without a need for human input. […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
The Galaxy TabPro S will be released in the US tomorrow for $899.99
It was back at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016 that Samsung first unveiled the 12-inch Galaxy TabPro S “premium tablet” that's powered by Windows 10. We've already seen it go up for sale in several markets across Europe, the Galaxy TabPro S pre-orders for customers in the United Kingdom went live just yesterday, and today the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
![[Update: S6 edge, S6 edge+ too] Galaxy S6 getting Marshmallow update in India](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Galaxy-S7-edge-Marshmallow-226x127.jpg)
[Update: S6 edge, S6 edge+ too] Galaxy S6 getting Marshmallow update in India
In what is a good sign that Samsung deliberately delays updates for existing devices until a newer flagship goes on sale, the Galaxy S6 is beginning to receive the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update in India. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are slated to go on sale in the country tomorrow, which makes it […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
User manual of the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro leaks out; launch imminent
Samsung's Galaxy A9 Pro, which we exclusively revealed earlier, has already passed through the Chinese device certification authority TENAA. Well, it seems like we're much closer to the release of the handset as our folks over at SamMobile China have managed to get their hands on the user manual of the handset. We can spot all the […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
Latest pictures of the Galaxy J5 (2016) show off the metal frame
We've been hearing about the Galaxy J5 (2016) for a couple of months now and it's likely that this mid-range handset from Samsung will be released in the near future. Like its predecessor there's a possibility that Samsung will launch this handset in China first before other markets. We've already brought you the user manual […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Themes Thursday: 124 new themes dumped into Theme Store
This week's Themes Thursday is here! Samsung has released as many as 124 themes this week for compatible Galaxy smartphones, but only a handful of them are worth noticing. The Flat TouchWiz Design theme shows us how TouchWiz would look if Samsung's UI designers take a flatter approach. Material Blue and Pulse UI themes are […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung Z1 (SM-Z130H) gets a minor update in India
Samsung updated its first Tizen phone, the Z1, to version 2.4 of the operating system last month. Tizen 2.4 brought many new features to the device, and Samsung is now focusing on stability and performance as it has rolled out a minor update for the Z1 in India today. The changelog is as generic as […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge are getting updates with March security patch
It looks like the lawsuit filed by the Dutch Consumers’ Association against Samsung over its software update policy is having a positive effect, as the Korean company is rolling out updates with the March security patch to the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy S5 over in the UK and the Netherlands. It might […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung brings back option to disable fast charging on Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Fast charging is one of the best features to make its way to smartphones in the last couple of years, especially with battery technology failing to progress in any notable way in terms of endurance. After Samsung introduced fast charging to its smartphone lineup, the company built in an option in the software that let users disable […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Tizen-powered Samsung Z1 (2016) being tested, import/export website shows
We’ve told you before about a new Samsung smartphone bearing the model number SM-Z150, known as the Samsung Z1 (2016). It’s only been a week since we mentioned the new Z1, but the Z1 (2016) has appeared on an Indian import/export website that confirms the product is indeed headed to market. Import/export site Eximpulse has caught […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung is skeptical about OLED TVs
Reports came out earlier his year that Samsung may reintroduce OLED TVs in 2017, but the company said that it's still skeptical about the technology. The company thinks that the market is still nascent for OLED TVs due to higher panel cost and trickier manufacturing technology. Samsung Display CEO Park Dong-gun said yesterday that the company […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s Music app now available through the Play Store
Samsung has unbundled yet another native app and listed it on the Google Play Store. Samsung's Music app is now available from the Play Store in beta. This makes it easier for the company to roll out updates to individual apps without having to push new software updates. It's like any other music app aside from […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Monochrome
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on five fantastic monochrome backgrounds. All images are available in a QHD resolution, which is a perfect fit for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 5 and other flagships, but they can, of course, be used on different smartphones, too. If any of the following […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung kicks off two for the price of one promotion on Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad
If you’re intending to pick up a Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad to go with your brand new Galaxy S7, now might be a good time to do so as Samsung has just kicked off a promotion which gets you two charging platforms for the price of one. This is great for those who commute […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Gear S2 by de GRISOGONO is sculpted in gold and boasts over 100 diamonds
Samsung has teamed up with famous jewelry and watchmaker de GRISOGONO to create a limited edition model of the Gear S2. The Samsung Gear S2 by de GRISOGONO is sculpted in gold and boasts more than 100 diamonds. It's unlike any other smartwatch on the market today as it features rose gold, more than 100 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
