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Samsung’s CalliScan app converts handwritten notes to text

Samsung has released a new app named CalliScan in the Galaxy Store. The app converts handwritten notes to text – a feature that is already present in Bixby Vision. It’s not clear why the company released a separate app when the same functionality is already available in Bixby, particularly when it desperately wants customers to […]

By Naresh
5 years ago

Galaxy Apps gets rebranded to Galaxy Store with a new One UI design

Samsung had announced at SDC 2018 last year that it would be rolling out a major update for Galaxy Apps. The update involves a design overhaul as well as a rebranding. Galaxy Apps will henceforth be called the Galaxy Store. As many would agree, that's a much better name for the app. The company has […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

Samsung rewarding users in Korea for purchasing apps from Galaxy Apps

Samsung has been experimenting with incentives to lure people to some of its apps and services like Samsung Pay and Bixby. The approach is predominantly apparent in Samsung Pay where the company rewards users with points for every transaction through its service. Users can accumulate and redeem these points for gift vouchers, Samsung products, etc. […]

By Naresh
6 years ago

Samsung is giving away $500 worth of in-app purchases in Galaxy Apps

Samsung regularly offers freebies to users who buy its Galaxy devices. In the past, the company has offered freebies like microSD cards, Gear VR, wireless charger, Bluetooth headphones, Dex Pad, etc to customers who purchase its flagship devices. Along with these expensive accessories, Samsung also offers many digital freebies like apps and subscription services to its […]

By Naresh
7 years ago

Samsung’s releasing a set of S Pen-inspired ringtones for the Galaxy Note 8

Samsung has teamed up with three musicians—a self-proclaimed “pen beater,” a world-class beatboxer and an acclaimed producer—to release a collection of S Pen-inspired ringtones for the Galaxy Note 8. “Each of the collaborating artists brings to the table a diverse set of skills that, when harmonised, create sounds that are reflective of multifaceted millennials,” explains […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Galaxy Apps update brings a cleaner UI, dedicated categories for watch faces

Samsung has updated its Galaxy Apps application. Unfortunately, the upgrade — Version 4.2.01-7 — doesn't bring much to the table in terms of added functionality. However, it does transport a cleaner user interface, together with the facility to receive push notifications for upcoming promotions held by the South Korean company. Aside from the sharper visuals, Version 4.2.01-7 finally introduces a […]

By Josh L.
8 years ago

Samsung, defend your Galaxy: make these Apple and TAG Heuer clones disappear

Every tech company with an app store likes to believe its mobile headquarters is safe from foreign invaders, but that's not the case. Too often, the most reputable app stores contain malware (Google Play) or apps that violate the company's own approval policies. Apps slip through the cracks often, but the issue is not whether […]

By Deidre R.
9 years ago

Samsung teams up with The Weather Channel to launch exclusive application for Galaxy smartphones

You may recall that Samsung took the wraps off its ‘Made for Samsung’ program at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas back in January. However, chatter has been a little sparse since its unveiling, leading many people to come to the conclusion that the firm had canned the scheme before it even saw the […]

By Josh L.
9 years ago

Samsung launches live support application for Galaxy devices

Samsung has just launched a brand new customer communication application which gives all Galaxy device owners instant access to support for any issues they may have with their handsets. The app, called Samsung Members, is available to download from the Galaxy Apps store today, and is set to come preloaded on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in […]

By Josh L.
9 years ago

Samsung merges its Gear and Galaxy Apps stores into one

Samsung has announced that its Galaxy Apps store will now be the central location for both smartphone and tablet apps and those for its Gear smartwatches. An update is already rolling out that puts the Gear store inside Galaxy Apps – the latter is where everything from watch faces to third-party apps for the company's […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
9 years ago

Samsung pushing out update to rename Samsung Apps to Galaxy Apps on devices

Samsung recently announced its plans to rename the Samsung Apps store to Galaxy Apps, and after the renaming went into effect on the web on July 1, Samsung has now started pushing out an update to change the name to Galaxy Apps on phones and tablets as well. The renaming is part of Samsung's plans […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
10 years ago

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