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Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), with regular updates and all the information you need.
The Android-powered Galaxy Folder LTE is one of the most-preferred smartphones by South Korean seniors, reveals a new report published by Yonhap News. It's believed that 77 percent of customers who picked up the handset in the region are aged between 60 and 80, and opted for it because of its dual-screen clamshell design and affordable price tag. […]
Samsung has started rolling out this month's security update for the Galaxy J3 (2016) in Europe. The upgrade transports patches for a total of 73 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures in the Android OS and an additional 12 fixes specifically for Galaxy-branded smartphones. There's one thing we should note, though. The OTA weighs in at approximately 170MB […]
It may be a while before the next major Android update makes its way to the Galaxy J3 (2016) but at least it keeps getting new security patches. Samsung is now rolling out the February security update for the Galaxy J3 (2016) across Europe. Firmware version J320FNXXU0AQB2 has now been released for this device. It […]
T-Mobile has started rolling out a security update for its carrier-branded variants of the Galaxy J3 (2016) in Europe. Unfortunately, the upgrade doesn't transport the fixes found in this month's security patch. Instead, it's based on the maintenance firmware that Samsung started distributing for its budget-friendly, flagship and former flagship devices back in November. For […]
The Galaxy J3 (2016) is an entry-level smartphone from Samsung's budget Galaxy J series. It has been out for quite a few months now, in some markets the handset is being shipped with Marshmallow installed straight out of the box. However, users in Europe haven't been that lucky as the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update still […]
Verizon launched the Galaxy J3 (2016) last month for $109.99 and now it has launched another variant of this handset. The Galaxy J3 V is available from Verizon starting today. There aren't that many differences between both handsets, only that it has 16GB of internal storage instead of 8GB and is available for purchase on Verizon's […]
The first generation of Samsung's Galaxy J3 was launched in China a little over half a year ago. Since then, the device has gradually spread across the rest of the world, only recently making it all the way to the US. Now, back in China, a new version of the phone is ready to be launched. […]
In an attempt to simplify its smartphone lineup, Samsung released the Galaxy J, Galaxy E, Galaxy On, and Galaxy A series of smartphones over the course of the last year, in addition to its flagship Galaxy S and Galaxy Note lineups. The company’s mid-range Galaxy J smartphones went on to become bestsellers in India. All […]
Republic Wireless has announced that it's going to further increase the mass adoption of its Wi-Fi first business model by bringing in a nationwide GSM carrier to its cellular network, but that's not the most interesting thing the MVNO has announced, the interesting thing is that it's improving its product portfolio with a handful of […]
Samsung recently took the wraps off the Galaxy J3 (2016) [our review here] for international markets, the device was also launched in the U.S. via Verizon Wireless, AT&T and a couple of prepaid carriers. While the American models featured Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box, some regions had to make do with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Well, it […]
After Verizon launched the Galaxy J3 (2016) on its networks earlier today, AT&T has wasted no time in announcing the device as well. The smartphone can now be snatched up for $169.99 while the Verizon model is available for just under $110. Last month, the pricing and availability of the AT&T Galaxy J3 were confirmed […]
Following Sprint's release back in January, Verizon Wireless has today added Samsung’s latest budget-friendly 4G smartphone, the Galaxy J3 (2016), to its rapidly growing lineup of devices that won't break the bank. The handset carries an affordable price tag of $109.99 and can be purchased for use on any of the operator’s pre-paid plans, which start at $45 […]
After the 2016 revamp of the Galaxy A series, Samsung has also started releasing similarly updated versions of its affordable J series phones. This year, the 5-inch slot in that series will be taken by the Galaxy J3 (2016), the review of which is provided here for your reading pleasure. Without spilling all the beans, we will give […]
Customers in the United States can purchase the Galaxy J3 (2016) through Sprint as well as prepaid carriers Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile. Since all three are CDMA carriers the handset can't be used on GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile. Those who would like to use the Galaxy J3 (2016) on GSM networks can […]
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge feature brilliant rear-facing cameras, but their front cameras didn't see any upgrade over the ones found on last year's Samsung flagships (well, except for reduced aperture for increased low-light performance). Samsung did, however, add a nice little software-based flash option for taking selfies. Turning the flash on makes […]