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How to avoid losing your Galaxy Note’s S Pen
Picture this scenario: You’ve just got your hands on a lovely new Galaxy Note 5, you’re totally obsessed with your new toy and can’t stop seizing the S Pen at every opportunity to scribble down a note or two. At some point though, it is inevitable that you'll grab your phone, leaving its accompanying stylus […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung to showcase various display solutions at ISE 2016
Samsung is set to showcase a complete portfolio of digital signage and outdoor display solutions at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2016. The trade fair, which will be conducted between February 9 and February 12 at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre in the Netherlands, is expected to attract more than 60,000 attendees and exhibitors. The South […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge wallpapers leak!
The leaks aren't showing any signs of letting up. Following the reveal of an actual Galaxy S7 unit in the flesh, a member of our forums going by the name J.K Shine has published what are supposedly the wallpapers from Samsung's upcoming flagship. They certainly look like the kind of wallpapers Samsung would design and are somewhat […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Import listings reconfirm water-resistance on the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
The return of water-resistance to the Galaxy S line has been looking more and more certain with all the leaks and rumors around the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, and we're now getting a confirmation that the feature is indeed part of the S7 duo. Over on the import tracking site Zauba are listed several […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Latest Sprint promo offers $200 off the Galaxy S6 or the Galaxy Note 5
Given that the Galaxy S7 will be arriving in the near future it's understandable that carriers would want to move as much inventory of the current flagship as they possibly can. No wonder Sprint's latest promo is offering $200 off the Galaxy S6, this promo also applies to the Galaxy Note 5. All new and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung trademark hints towards ‘Always On Display’ mode on the Galaxy S7
It appears that Samsung has filed an application to trademark the term ‘Always On Display', which points towards the presence of such a feature in its upcoming smartphones, the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. It was suggested in a recently released report from VentureBeat that the next-generation flagship smartphones from the company would feature always […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
2-8-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Tab S2, Galaxy A5, 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
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[Updated: Image of the S7 from the side] The Galaxy S7 might just have leaked in the flesh
It was bound to happen at some point, and it just did: We're getting our first look at a live version of what could be the Galaxy S7. A leaked image shows the back of the Galaxy S7 in the flesh, and the source of the image has also revealed – confirmed, more like – numerous […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Verizon’s Galaxy Note 4 receives software update with performance optimisations
Verizon had released the Android 5.1.1 update last month to Galaxy Note 4 units on its network. Now, the carrier has started rolling out a new software update, which bumps up the software version on the Galaxy Note 4 to LMY47X.N910VVRU2BPA1, but the Android version stays at 5.1.1 (Lollipop). This update optimises device performance, fixes known bugs, and applies latest security […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung patents smartwatch that uses veins to establish identity
Samsung patents lots of ideas and inventions and they don't necessarily feature in all of its products but the patents do give us a glimpse at all of the new and interesting things that the company is working on. It has quite a few wearable technology patents, Samsung is actually the biggest patent filer for […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
The Galaxy Note S Pen might act as a smartphone stand one day
There have probably been instances where you had wished you could just prop up your smartphone and view some media content without having to hold on to the phone. It would be great if smartphones would come with built-in kickstands, but that would mean compromising on the design – no one wants a metal or […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Galaxy A9 Pro (SM-A9100) hits GFXBench with 4GB RAM, Android 6.0.1
The Galaxy A9 Pro was recently imported to India for testing, with the import listing revealing a 6-inch display on the device. Now, we are getting a look at other specs of the A9 Pro, thanks to a listing on the GFXBench benchmark database. GFXBench lists the A9 Pro with a 5.5-inch screen, so this might […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay app gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow support
Samsung has given us yet another major indication that the Android 6.0 updates for its latest devices could be rolling out soon. The Samsung Pay app has received an update that readies the app for Marshmallow support – Samsung Pay is an important service for the company, and it would make sense for it to be […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
2-5-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Trend 2 Lite, Galaxy S6, Galaxy Core Prime, 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
Rumor: Galaxy Note 6 will come to Europe, but no new Edge+ handset
An interesting new leak, from the folks over TechRadar, suggests that Samsung will be fixing one of its biggest mistakes from last year in 2016. The site cites a source within one of UK's major network operators and says that Samsung will not be launching the next edge+ handset in the UK but will bring […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Z1 now receiving Tizen 2.4 update in India
Following a five-month long beta testing program, Samsung has finally started rolling out the long-awaited Tizen 2.4 update (Z130HDDU0CPB1) to the Samsung Z1 in India. The upgrade weighs in at a fairly hefty 262MB and brings a truckload of new services to the open-source operating system, including WhatsApp Calling, Ultra Data Saving Mode and the […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) hit the Bluetooth SIG
We already know Samsung is working on the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016), successors to two of its best budget smartphones. Quite a few leaks in recent weeks have given us information on both handsets, and the phones have now appeared on the Bluetooth SIG website. They were submitted for certification in early January, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Social virtual reality comes to the Gear VR with AltspaceVR
AltspaceVR is a startup that's all about building social virtual reality experiences and its app has finally been released for the Gear VR headset. The AltspaceVR app is now available for download via the Oculus store on the Gear VR. It allows users to meet fellow users in a virtual environment where they can take […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Apple attempts to dissuade the US Supreme Court from hearing Samsung’s request for a review
The patent infringement lawsuit between Apple and Samsung has gone on for quite some time now and even though Samsung has announced that it would pay $548 million in damages to its rival it's trying to get the United States Supreme Court to take up this matter and review an appeal of its patent dispute […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
ZeroLemon releases 8500mAh battery case for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+
Samsung was heavily criticized for not offering a removable battery with its 2015 flagship handsets even though it compensated for that with Fast Charging and built-in wireless charging. This gave case makers the opportunity to release products with beefy external batteries. Two months ago ZeroLemon released a 3500mAh battery case for the Galaxy Note 5 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
