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    Senheng Malaysia offers freebies for first 500 Galaxy S6 customers

    Senheng Malaysia offers freebies for first 500 Galaxy S6 customers

    Verizon’s offering reduced prices on its Gear S, Galaxy Tab S, and Galaxy Tab 4 in the US with the purchase of the Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, and Sprint’s offering a free Galaxy S6 for customers (whether new or existing) who sign up for the carrier’s new Sprint Unlimited Plus Plan. Samsung and Wellcom […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    Sprint releases Lollipop for the Galaxy S5 Sport

    Sprint releases Lollipop for the Galaxy S5 Sport

    Sprint subscribers in the United States who own a Galaxy S5 Sport should keep an eye out for an update notification as the carrier has finally released the Lollipop update for this device. For those who are unaware, the Galaxy S5 Sport is actually Sprint's variant of the Galaxy S5 Active. Software version G860PVPU1BOC5 brings […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    What storage variant of the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge did you order?

    What storage variant of the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge did you order?

    The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge have been going up for pre-order across the world in the last week or so, in what is one of the largest launches Samsung has ever done for a flagship device. That isn't surprising, as the company is betting on its new smartphone powerhouses to turn around its […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    04-02-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 4, Gear 2 Neo, Galaxy TabPRO 8.4, and more

    04-02-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 4, Gear 2 Neo, Galaxy TabPRO 8.4, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
    Goophone Galaxy S6 clone goes on sale for $169

    Goophone Galaxy S6 clone goes on sale for $169

    There are countless Chinese manufacturers that clone popular devices so that people who can't or don't want to pay more money can get a device that at least looks more or less like the real deal for a fraction of the cost. We have already seen a clone of the Galaxy S6 from No.1 and now […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago

    Rejoice! Galaxy Note 4 is receiving the Lollipop update in India as well!

    Nope, it's not a belated April Fool's prank. Samsung really has started updating the Galaxy Note 4 to Android 5.0 Lollipop in earnest. We saw the update going out to multiple regions earlier today, and it is now rolling out to devices in India as well. The Indian variant sports model number SM-N910G, which means […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Some T-Mobile customers claim their Galaxy S6 edge units have scratches and dead pixels

    Some T-Mobile customers claim their Galaxy S6 edge units have scratches and dead pixels

    T-Mobile started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge on March 27th and it even shipped out Galaxy S6 edge units ahead of the official April 10th release date. Some of the carrier's customers are now claiming that when their units came in they noticed that the displays were scratched and even had […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C) gets Lollipop in the UAE, Brazil and Baltic region

    Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C) gets Lollipop in the UAE, Brazil and Baltic region

    Samsung's been moving pretty slow when it comes to updating the Galaxy Note 4 to Android 5.0. The Note 4 has received the update in very few regions since it first went out a couple of months ago, but we can now add a handful of countries to the list – the Note 4 has begun […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Four countries have awarded eco-friendly certificates to the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge

    Four countries have awarded eco-friendly certificates to the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge

    Samsung Electronics announced today that the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge have received eco-friendly certificates in four major markets which include the United States, United Kingdom, Russia and Brazil respectively. The certificates were awarded to these devices for the aspects that care for the environment. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in the US awarded the Sustainability […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Display reportedly separates LCD and OLED divisions

    Samsung Display reportedly separates LCD and OLED divisions

    According to a new report out of Korea, Samsung Display has once separated the LCD and OLED divisions from each other. Apparently the company is taking this step to bolster marketing capabilities of each division by placing sales experts at the respective top positions. Sources cited in the report also claim that Samsung is interested […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Verizon offers Gear S, Tab S deals for Galaxy S6, S6 edge customers

    Verizon offers Gear S, Tab S deals for Galaxy S6, S6 edge customers

    Verizon customers, today is the day. April 1st has come, and, no joking here, the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are available for pre-order. New information pouring in from Verizon sweetens the deal for those looking for the “six appeal” devices that have won the hearts of tech analysts and consumers alike. From its own […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S6, S6 edge top the list in smartphone performance for Q1 2015

    Galaxy S6, S6 edge top the list in smartphone performance for Q1 2015

    The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge have blown away the competition when it comes to memory performance, but the latest benchmarks from Q1 2015 show that the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are the two top phones to beat for the remainder of 2015. The latest Antutu benchmarks from Q1 (January-March 2015) show that the […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    WhatsApp for Tizen receives an update, brings voice calling for the Samsung Z1

    WhatsApp for Tizen receives an update, brings voice calling for the Samsung Z1

    Android users might have heard by now that a new WhatsApp update is rolling out which enables the voice calling feature for everybody. They will no longer need someone who has voice calling activated to call them first just so they can get the feature too. There's good news for people you use the Samsung Z1. WhatsApp […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S6, S6 edge raffle could get you free S6 or 2015 Isuzu

    Galaxy S6, S6 edge raffle could get you free S6 or 2015 Isuzu

    South Korean customers who are getting free Galaxy S6 models due to their undying loyalty to Samsung are fortunate recipients indeed, but there are other ways to get a free S6. Among them is a new raffle conducted between Samsung and Wellcom for Philippines residents. You can win a free Galaxy S6, Note 4, Samsung […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S6, S6 edge release dates for Asia revealed

    Galaxy S6, S6 edge release dates for Asia revealed

    Samsung’s newest smartphones will debut around the world on April 10th in retail stores, and a number of countries worldwide now allow you to pre-order the device of your choice. Still, there are some places that will have to wait behind Samsung’s worldwide launch before they’ll see the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. The Korean […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung’s smartwatches should be running Android Wear instead of Tizen

    Samsung’s smartwatches should be running Android Wear instead of Tizen

    Samsung has been at the forefront of wearable devices ever since the original Galaxy Gear went on sale. The Korean manufacturer has launched three smartwatches, a fitness tracker, and a virtual reality handset since then, and it's safe to say Samsung has been moving much faster than pretty much any other company out there when […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Still rocking the original Galaxy S? Get a free Galaxy S6 in South Korea!

    Still rocking the original Galaxy S? Get a free Galaxy S6 in South Korea!

    Yes, you read that right. Samsung Korea held an event yesterday where they gave away a free Galaxy S6 to every SK Telecom customer who has either bought each and every Galaxy S series smartphone ever released, or those who were still rocking the original Galaxy S device. Not only that, these loyal customers are also entitled […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung rolls out Lollipop update for the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE

    Samsung rolls out Lollipop update for the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE

    A week after updating the Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 to Android 5.0, Samsung is pushing out the update to the LTE model of its largest tablet with a Super AMOLED display. Sporting build number T805XXU1BOCC, the update is seeding to a handful of countries in Europe, and is based on Android 5.0.2 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung finds Galaxy S6, S6 edge admirers on the streets of Itaewon

    Samsung finds Galaxy S6, S6 edge admirers on the streets of Itaewon

    The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are universally accepted as one of (if not the) best Samsung smartphones in terms of design, and to further drive home the fact that the two devices look stunning, Samsung has released a video that shows the reactions of a few people on the streets of Itaewon, Seoul after they were given the […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Release of Samsung’s next-generation home automation devices delayed till Q3 2015

    Release of Samsung’s next-generation home automation devices delayed till Q3 2015

    After Samsung acquired SmartThings last year for about $200 million, it had announced its big plans in the home automation arena during IFA 2014. Samsung announced an update to its home automation platform, Smart Home, with an ability to work with third-party devices such as digital door locks and IP cameras. It was expected that newer smart hubs […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago