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Samsung could launch the Z3 in several European countries early this year
Last year we exclusively reported that with its upcoming Tizen-powered smartphone Samsung is going to bring its homegrown mobile OS to Europe. The Samsung Z3 has already been released in multiple emerging markets and now it's expected that this handset will arrive in several European countries early this year. According to a new report, Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) and Galaxy A9 (2016) preview
Not so long ago, Samsung's flagship smartphones were the only devices you could get if you wanted a great experience, and the lower tier devices had many limitations that made them hard to recommend. But the Galaxy A series was the company's first attempt to offer a premium experience in the mid-range category, and the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge Plus get KNOX certification nod from China and France
Samsung’s KNOX security software is gaining adoption with users worldwide, and figures from just two months ago show that 4 million users have now adopted KNOX as their mobile security software for the workplace. While KNOX has been adopted by enterprise professionals, a great achievement in and of itself, it’s in the area of government […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung is going to produce the Snapdragon 820 processor for Qualcomm
Samsung Electronics has announced today that it has started mass production of advanced logic chips utilizing its 14nm Low-Power Plus process on the 2nd generation of its 14nm FinFET process technology. The Exynos 7 Octa processor announced in Q1 last year was built on the industry's first 14nm Low-Power Early process, with this second-generation 14nm […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Enable Auto HR on the Gear S2
You may look at the Gear S2 in all its well-designed beauty and think, “it can’t get any better than this,” but you’d be wrong. Specifically, you’d be wrong about the Gear S2: it can get better than its beautiful design. Why? Well, buried within the Gear S2 is a feature that all other smartwatch […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
1-13-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A7, Galaxy Core 2, Galaxy Tab S 10.5, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 will rely more on semiconductor business as main income source
While the Galaxy devices are a marvel of the tech world it looks like Samsung Electronics won't be relying on them to stay afloat. The South Korean giant is making a solid profit from the sale of smart TVs and smartphones but those sales are eclipsed by its semiconductor business which has been bagging big […]
- By Octav G.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 with Super AMOLED display launched quietly in Dubai
We knew a 2016 iteration of the Galaxy J1 was in the works, and it looks like Samsung has decided the device doesn't need any formal announcement. The Galaxy J1 2016 is already available at retail stores in Dubai; as leaks had revealed, the phone comes with specs that are slightly better than the original Galaxy […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung launches exclusive themes for its new Galaxy A (2016) line-up
With a new phone come new accessoires. And also, apparently, new themes, as Samsung has launched a collection of themes exclusive to its new Galaxy A (2016) line-up. Last year, Samsung launched the theme store for its TouchWiz interface together with the Galaxy S6. Since then, more and more devices have launched with this feature, though some low-end […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
Samsung working with local startups in Silicon Valley towards a brighter future
It's only been four months since Samsung opened up its brand new Semiconductor headquarters in Silicon Valley and the tech company is already eyeing various local startups in search for some talented developers. A recent report from the Korea Herald reveals what Samsung has been up to in recent months and it shows that the […]
- By Octav G.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy S7 edge+ might launch at the same time
We have been hearing a lot about how the Galaxy S7 will be offered in varying screen sizes, and one of the many rumors had said that the Galaxy S7 edge+ could launch at the same time as the Galaxy S7 edge. Recent leaks have suggested the Edge variant would be larger than the regular […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
1-12-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy J5, Galaxy Note 3 LTE, 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
Android 6.0.1 on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge brings slower, smoother scrolling in apps
Android has become a lot smoother in the last couple of years, but scrolling inside apps is still something that isn't always as smooth as it should be, especially when compared to iOS. The same is the case on Samsung's TouchWiz UX, but the Korean giant seems to have made a few changes to scrolling […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) breaks cover in leaked images
Samsung is gradually updating its mid-range and low-end lineup for the new year, merely weeks after it unveiled the 2016 models of the Galaxy A series, it appears that the Galaxy J series is up for a refresh next. We have already reported that the Galaxy J5 (2016) is being tested in Samsung's R&D facilities […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung-owned race track being modified to test its autonomous cars
Last month Samsung Group announced that it's looking to discover new avenues for growth and that it's setting up a dedicated team that's going to be tasked with growing its automotive-related business and focusing particularly on autonomous or self-driving technologies which are likely going to be a big part of the future. It was also […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung to add 2016 smart TV features to its Evolution Kit via OTA update
You don't necessarily need to own a new Samsung TV to get access to the company's Tizen-based smart TV platform, last year Samsung released a UHD Evolution Kit which adds smart TV features to older TV sets. The kit brought the user experience in line with more recent models, just last week it unveiled some […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S7 3D renders hint at what the next flagship might look like
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S7 next month before Mobile World Congress 2016 kicks off and there's obviously a plethora of rumors and reports available on the internet about this handset, over the past few weeks we have also seen several renders of the Galaxy S7, this time around some 3D renders of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S6 and S6 edge get NFC-enabled QWERTY keyboard case from One2Touch
The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ come with an official keyboard cover from Samsung, but this case isn't available for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. If you're looking for an alternative, One2Touch – a company specializing in NFC solutions – has released a keyboard case for the original S6 lineup. This case is a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
The Galaxy Note 5’s Do Not Disturb mode may be buggy with latest update
Samsung has pushed out quite a few updates to the Galaxy Note 5 since its launch, and the latest one seems to have introduced a bug that doesn't let the Do Not Disturb mode turn on as scheduled. I've seen it bug out twice and not turn on at the scheduled time. This hasn't happened […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
1-11-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy K Zoom, 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
