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    Samsung rolls out Lollipop for the Galaxy Alpha in France

    Samsung rolls out Lollipop for the Galaxy Alpha in France

    Just yesterday we reported that Samsung had started rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Galaxy Alpha in South Korea. Most major carriers in the country rolled out said update to Galaxy Alpha owners on their networks yesterday. We also said that this means Samsung would soon be rolling out Lollipop for this device […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Exclusive: Samsung teaming up with artists, fashion brands for its round smartwatch

    Exclusive: Samsung teaming up with artists, fashion brands for its round smartwatch

    Samsung's next-generation Gear smartwatch is going to have a circular display, that much the company itself has confirmed. We have exclusively revealed many details about this watch – codenamed Orbis. Orbis obviously won't be the moniker that this smartwatch will come to market with, as we have already reported it will be called the Gear A. It will […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung foregoes its corporate branding in favor of Galaxy in Japan

    Samsung foregoes its corporate branding in favor of Galaxy in Japan

    We reported last month that Samsung's latest flagship devices were being sold without its corporate branding in Japan, the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge were instead accompanied by carrier branding. Samsung's logo was not to be seen even on the promotional material for these new handsets and it appears this is part of a […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    The Galaxy S4 Google Play edition will get Android 5.1

    The Galaxy S4 Google Play edition will get Android 5.1

    Like Nexus devices, Google Play edition (GPe) smartphones have the benefit of receiving major software updates faster than their standard OEM variants. The Galaxy S4, the only Samsung phone to have launched as a Google Play edition device, was among the first to receive the initial Android 5.0 update, but has been sidelined as far as […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy J5 dual-SIM and Galaxy J7 receive Bluetooth certification

    Galaxy J5 dual-SIM and Galaxy J7 receive Bluetooth certification

    We reported a few weeks back that Samsung is going to expand the Galaxy J series with two new handsets, the Galaxy J5 and the Galaxy J7. Unlike the Galaxy J1 these handsets will have proper mid-range specifications which would make them a compelling choice for anyone out in the market for a budget smartphone. It […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung reportedly developing a new method to produce Galaxy S6 edge’s curved display

    Samsung reportedly developing a new method to produce Galaxy S6 edge’s curved display

    There's a reason why the Galaxy S6 edge is the most expensive device that Samsung has ever produced, the dual edge display is the most expensive component as it needs to be put through an arduous process. However it's certainly paying off for Samsung as recent reports suggest that demand for the Galaxy S6 edge has skyrocketed, […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung launches the Level On Wireless and Level Link

    Samsung launches the Level On Wireless and Level Link

    Samsung has launched two new additions to its Level series of audio products – Level On Wireless and Level Link. Level On Wireless is the second on-ear headphone in the Level lineup, and its USP seems to be the wide variety of punchy colors it will be available in (Blue Black, Blue, Red, White) and […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Angry Birds now available on Tizen

    Angry Birds now available on Tizen

    With so many versions of Angry Birds having come out ever since the original took the mobile gaming world by storm, the bird-slinging game isn't exactly a must-have app for mobile devices anymore. But for a new and young operating system like Tizen, popular apps and games are no doubt a necessity if it needs to […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Poor RAM management affecting the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

    Poor RAM management affecting the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

    Have you noticed your Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge killing apps too quickly during usage, and still taking up a lot of the available RAM at all times? Well, you're not alone, as this issue seems to be affecting a lot of users out there, some of whom have voiced their concern over on […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung announces Galaxy Gifts package for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

    Samsung announces Galaxy Gifts package for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

    Samsung's made it a tradition to offer a plethora of free premium content with its flagship smartphones, and it's no different this year with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. This time around, Samsung says it is matching the premium experience of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge with the content it will offer for […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung releases exclusive footage of performances by SXSW 2015 headliners on Milk Video

    Samsung releases exclusive footage of performances by SXSW 2015 headliners on Milk Video

    Every year Austin, Texas plays host to SXSW which is an annual music, film and interactive conference, over the past few years tech companies have increased their presence at this event. Samsung was out in full force at SXSW 2015 as it organized performances from popular musicians at the Samsung Milk Music Lounge. Those who weren't able to […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S6 edge gets the “edge” over the Note 4, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in camera shootout

    Galaxy S6 edge gets the “edge” over the Note 4, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in camera shootout

    DxOMark, a company known for its photography and videography testing, brings back the ultimate camera shootout for those who like to see if Samsung's new Galaxy S6 edge “has the right stuff” to become a bragging right. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus took the lead after Samsung’s Galaxy S5, but Samsung returned to the top […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    YouTube documentary tries to figure out just how big Samsung really is

    YouTube documentary tries to figure out just how big Samsung really is

    It's a common misconception among people that Samsung only makes home appliances and mobile devices. The South Korean conglomerate does much more than that but it can often be hard to keep track of every business that its in. A new short documentary has been released on YouTube which tackles an important question: just how big Samsung […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    04-27-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S5, and more

    04-27-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S5, 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 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    US Cellular is updating the Galaxy Note 3 to Lollipop

    US Cellular is updating the Galaxy Note 3 to Lollipop

    Another US carrier has started updating one of Samsung's devices to Android 5.0. As you guessed it from the title, that device is the Galaxy Note 3 and the carrier is US Cellular. The update is based on Android 5.0 and comes with build version N900R4TYUCOC3 – it's a tad shameful that the update isn't based on […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Tunisia volunteers develop app to help Alzheimer’s patients

    Samsung Tunisia volunteers develop app to help Alzheimer’s patients

    Alzheimer's might be an incurable disease but many studies conducted recently have shown that the disease's progression can be slowed down through mental stimulation in the form of regular reminders of past events. This is what compelled volunteers from Samsung Electronics Tunisia (SETN) to come up with an application that helps Alzheimer's patients. SETN marketing […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago

    T-Mobile starts rolling out Android 5.0.1 for the Galaxy Note 4

    We found out earlier this month that T-Mobile had started testing the Lollipop update for the Galaxy Note 4. T-Mobile has taken its sweet time to bring Lollipop to this device considering the fact that carriers like AT&T and Sprint have already released Android 5.0 for the Galaxy Note 4. A couple of days back the carrier's senior product […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung’s custom CPU cores will likely be called Exynos M1

    Samsung’s custom CPU cores will likely be called Exynos M1

    Almost all the smartphones and tablets that are sold in the market these days utilize processors that are based on ARM's reference designs. Unlike Samsung, MediaTek, and Nvidia, Qualcomm and Apple use customised CPU cores in their mobile SoC offerings. These custom designed cores have shown plenty of evidence of being relatively more power-efficient and faster than processors based on ARM's […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850) getting the Android 5.0 Lollipop update

    Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850) getting the Android 5.0 Lollipop update

    The week couldn't have started any better for Galaxy Alpha owners, as Samsung has started rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update to its first metal-clad Android smartphone. The three major carriers in South Korea are pushing out the update as we write this, and users can grab it off Samsung Kies, over the air, […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Get your phones unlocked for free on occasion of King’s Day!

    Get your phones unlocked for free on occasion of King’s Day!

    It's a day of celebration in the Netherlands today, as everyone gears up to enjoy the occasion of King's Day. April 27th marks the birth of King Willem-Alexander, the head of the Dutch royal house, and it's a day that sees people in the Netherlands dress up in orange and party all day long. Well, since […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago