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    Samsung extols the virtues of the Galaxy S6’s camera in new promo

    Samsung extols the virtues of the Galaxy S6’s camera in new promo

    Samsung has been on a marketing blitz for its new flagship handsets, the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. It is releasing short promos every other day to highlight some of the most impressive features of the new smartphones. Just yesterday it released one that detailed features like fast charging, wireless charging and Ultra Power Saving Mode. […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Tab A arrives in Canada, 8-inch and 9.7-inch models available

    Tab A arrives in Canada, 8-inch and 9.7-inch models available

    The Galaxy Tab A is headed to the US on May 1st, but residents north of the country get bragging rights since the Tab A is now in their country. That’s right: the Tab A has landed in Canada at Samsung Experience stores, as of yesterday. Both the Tab A 8.0 and Tab A 9.7 […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    Grameenphone Bangladesh offers 1200 talk minutes, 6GB data package to Tizen Z1 buyers

    Grameenphone Bangladesh offers 1200 talk minutes, 6GB data package to Tizen Z1 buyers

    The Tizen Z1 has been in Bangladesh for a while, but the Grameenphone network just recently got the Samsung Z1 on its own network in the country. And now, with the inauguration of the Z1’s arrival on Grameenphone, the carrier has decided to bring a special deal with it. Until the middle of May, buyers […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    AT&T Galaxy S4 Active gets the Lollipop update

    AT&T Galaxy S4 Active gets the Lollipop update

    AT&T has finally released the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Galaxy S4 Active. The carrier is rolling out the update over-the-air right now but it may take a couple of days for it to go live across all regions of the United States. It brings all of the features and improvements that come as […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Videos prove that Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are strong enough to crack open walnuts, literally

    Videos prove that Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are strong enough to crack open walnuts, literally

    During the launch of the Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge, Samsung had mentioned that both the devices are built strong, and that “they will not bend” unlike the iPhone 6 Plus. The company claims that this strength is attained by using a stronger metal when compared to flagship smartphones from other brands, Gorilla Glass 4 protection, and […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    04-21-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Note 4, and more

    04-21-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Note 4, 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
    10 things the Galaxy S6 can do but the iPhone 6 can’t

    10 things the Galaxy S6 can do but the iPhone 6 can’t

    For years, Samsung smartphones have held the crown for the best that Android can offer, often defeating many other competitors in the Android space and going neck-to-neck with the iPhone. However, experts still used to mock Samsung for its decision of sticking to non-metal and utilitarian designs. Now, Samsung is back with a vengeance, and many experts […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Thinking of rooting your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge? Don’t, or you’ll lose this important feature

    Thinking of rooting your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge? Don’t, or you’ll lose this important feature

    Samsung just released two great smartphones earlier this month, the Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge, which have been selling like hot cakes. Even though Samsung has cut down on a bunch of bloatware in the newer version of TouchWiz, some people are still rooting their new devices in order to disable apps that can't be normally turned […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung joins Fast Identity Online Alliance for developing biometric authentication tech

    Samsung joins Fast Identity Online Alliance for developing biometric authentication tech

    The Galaxy S5 was Samsung's first attempt to offer biometric security on its smartphones, and the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge bring the company's efforts further into the fore with fingerprint sensors that work much better than what was featured on the Galaxy S5. Now, it looks like Samsung is ready to take things a […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Launch of Samsung Galaxy S6 affects Apple iPhone 6 sales

    Launch of Samsung Galaxy S6 affects Apple iPhone 6 sales

    Samsung's Galaxy S series and Apple's iPhone are one of the best-selling high-end smartphones each year, conquering a majority marketshare in the high-end category. The recently released Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge compete directly with the Apple iPhone 6 and the Apple iPhone 6 Plus respectively. According to a report from ATLAS Research & […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung’s What If I Can app wants everyone to run for the greater good

    Samsung’s What If I Can app wants everyone to run for the greater good

    Bringing a positive change to a world full of various problems isn't something that most people think of in their daily lives, but it's certainly a noble task that more of us can take up to make a difference. But if you're not sure how you can do that, then Samsung is offering you an […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Download Samsung Smart Switch for transferring data to/from Galaxy S6 and S6 edge [APK]

    Download Samsung Smart Switch for transferring data to/from Galaxy S6 and S6 edge [APK]

    Transferring content from an old smartphone to a new one is never an enjoyable task, but it certainly is necessary for people switching to a new device. When I bought the Galaxy S6 edge and fired it up, the phone suggested me to use Samsung's Smart Switch app to transfer my data from another device. That prompted […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Optus Australia adds Galaxy J1 as off-contract option for $169

    Optus Australia adds Galaxy J1 as off-contract option for $169

    Samsung’s Galaxy J1 has been making its rounds worldwide (since Russia, The Netherlands, India, Malaysia, and the Philippines), and it appears as though the device has made its landing in “the land down under” – but now comes with a special offer for those who love prepaid agreements and want to be as free to […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    Tizen Z1 update for India brings new WhatsApp shortcut, language support

    Tizen Z1 update for India brings new WhatsApp shortcut, language support

    Samsung Z1 users can’t seem to get enough updates, with Samsung working overtime to roll out new updates to its Tizen devices. Tizen has been in the works for a long time and required a few delays before arriving on the market, but Samsung wants Tizen to make a good impression. While it could be […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S6 is the ‘smartphone of your dreams’ according to Samsung’s latest ad

    Galaxy S6 is the ‘smartphone of your dreams’ according to Samsung’s latest ad

    Over the last couple of weeks Samsung has released multiple video ads for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, the company is certainly sparing no expense in advertising its new flagship smartphones. Samsung's latest ad lists the Galaxy S6's fast charging capability and the fact that it also supports wireless charging straight out of the box, and […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Unlocked Galaxy S5 going for $299 on eBay

    Unlocked Galaxy S5 going for $299 on eBay

    eBay has a great deal on the Galaxy S5 today, emphasis on the word today because you won't be able to take advantage of this deal tomorrow. It's selling a refurbished unlocked Galaxy S5 for just $299 which is a 50 percent discount on the usual retail price of last year's flagship smartphone. The device is […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Qualcomm may opt for Samsung’s foundries to produce the Snapdragon 820

    Qualcomm may opt for Samsung’s foundries to produce the Snapdragon 820

    Samsung's chip-making arm may be about to score a big client if a report published today turns out to be true. Citing sources familiar with Qualcomm's roadmap and Samsung's foundry operations Re/code reports that Qualcomm is going to go with Samsung's foundries for the mass production of its next high-end chip, the Snapdragon 820. Apparently Qualcomm […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung releases an app that lets you browse and buy Galaxy S6 accessories

    Samsung releases an app that lets you browse and buy Galaxy S6 accessories

    Samsung has released a new app called Galaxy S6 Accessories which lets you view many of the company's official accessories for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. Once you are done with gawking at these accessories you can access the online store in just a single tap to purchase them. This eliminates the […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy Tab A will be launched in the US on May 1

    Galaxy Tab A will be launched in the US on May 1

    Samsung today announced that the Galaxy Tab A will be available for customers in the United States on May 1. Customers can choose between 8-inch and 9.7-inch models which will both be offered in White, Smoky Titanium and Smoky Blue colors. Another 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab A model in Smoky Titanium will be offered which will […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S6’s ‘accolades’ make up the latest promo for Samsung’s new flagship

    Galaxy S6’s ‘accolades’ make up the latest promo for Samsung’s new flagship

    Almost all major tech publications seem to be in agreement that the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge are the most beautiful smartphones that Samsung has ever created. Some even say that these might be the best Android powered devices that have ever been made. Samsung really has hit the ball out of the park […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago