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    Galaxy J7 could receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update

    Galaxy J7 could receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Original Galaxy J5 getting update with July security patch in Europe

    Original Galaxy J5 getting update with July security patch in Europe

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 7 years ago
    Here’s one feature that keeps Samsung’s budget phones ahead of the competition

    Here’s one feature that keeps Samsung’s budget phones ahead of the competition

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung’s new Galaxy J5 Pro is just an updated version of the Galaxy J5 (2017)

    Samsung’s new Galaxy J5 Pro is just an updated version of the Galaxy J5 (2017)

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    First Galaxy J5 (2017) firmware update brings June security patch

    First Galaxy J5 (2017) firmware update brings June security patch

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017) prices confirmed

    Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017) prices confirmed

    Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy J (2017) series officially today. We had been hearing a lot of rumors about these devices over the past few months. A couple of models had been listed on Amazon France and Germany in recent weeks which suggested that the official launch was not that far off. Samsung has […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017)

    Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017)

    After months of endless rumors, Samsung today announced the new Galaxy J (2017) series. The new handsets keep up the J series' history of offering powerful and stylish smartphones at affordable price points. Featuring a stylish metal body, the Galaxy J3 (2017), the Galaxy J5 (2017) and the Galaxy J7 (2017) promise improved performance, camera […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy J5 (2017) launch now expected on June 5

    Galaxy J5 (2017) launch now expected on June 5

    We heard a lot of reports so far that the new handsets from Samsung's Galaxy J (2017) series will be unveiled in June. The company is yet to provide a confirmed release date at this point in time. However, if a listing for the device is believed, it may be out on June 5. Earlier […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy J5 (2017) release in Europe may take place on June 22

    Galaxy J5 (2017) release in Europe may take place on June 22

    There have already been countless leaks and rumors concerning the Galaxy J (2017) series. We know that the company has made certain improvements to the series and that it shouldn't be long before they're officially announced. If a retailer's listing is to be believed, the Galaxy J5 (2017) may be released in Europe starting June […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    New Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) renders reveal all color options

    New Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) renders reveal all color options

    We have been seeing a lot of leaks and reports concerning the Galaxy J (2017) series over the past few weeks. There's enough circumstantial evidence to support the theory that Samsung will be launching the new series in the near future. New renders of the Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) have been leaked […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) said to get better cameras, fingerprint scanner

    Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) said to get better cameras, fingerprint scanner

    It's no secret that Samsung has the Galaxy J (2017) series in the pipeline. According to a new report, the Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) will both receive better cameras and a fingerprint scanner. The report is accompanied by pictures which compare the specifications between the 2016 and 2017 models of the Galaxy […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) pictures leaked

    Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) pictures leaked

    We've been hearing reports for the past few months now that Samsung is going to launch the Galaxy J5 (2017) in the near future. The company hasn't made an official announcement yet but the device has already been spotted at the FCC and Wi-Fi Alliance which suggests that a release is not that far off. […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung announces Galaxy J3 Pro in India

    Samsung announces Galaxy J3 Pro in India

    Chances are, you've heard of Samsung's more budget-friendly Galaxy J series along with its particular phones such as the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, and even the Galaxy J7. The Galaxy J7 Prime and Galaxy J5 Prime are presumed to be the best of the Galaxy J experience, but Samsung has started “priming” the J3 with […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 7 years ago
    January security patch now arriving on the first-generation Galaxy J5 in Europe

    January security patch now arriving on the first-generation Galaxy J5 in Europe

    Less than 24 hours after it arrived on the Galaxy J7 (2016), Samsung has started rolling out the January security patch for the first-generation Galaxy J5 in Europe; bringing fixes for a total of 67 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures in the Android OS and an additional 28 patches specifically for the handset. Blast from the past: Galaxy J5 Review: […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy J5 (2017) release may not be that far off

    Galaxy J5 (2017) release may not be that far off

    Samsung has already refreshed one of its mid-range series for 2017 and some of its other series are expected to receive the same treatment in the near future. The new Galaxy J series may arrive in the coming months as the Galaxy J5 (2017) has been spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance. This certification is normally […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    A Galaxy J5 has caught fire but don’t jump to conclusions just yet

    A Galaxy J5 has caught fire but don’t jump to conclusions just yet

    A Galaxy J5 owner in France told The Associated Press today that her phone caught fire and exploded on Sunday. Her story makes it sound like the handset combusted in a manner similar to what we've seen with the Galaxy Note 7 but you shouldn't jump to conclusions just yet. Lamya Bouyirdane said that she found […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung finally starts rolling out the Marshmallow OTA for the Galaxy J5 in the Netherlands

    Samsung finally starts rolling out the Marshmallow OTA for the Galaxy J5 in the Netherlands

    Samsung has finally started rolling out the much-anticipated Marshmallow update for the Dutch variant of the first-generation Galaxy J5. The upgrade — firmware version XXU1BPI3 — transports all of the usual features you'd expect to find baked into Android 6.0.1, in addition to the patches found in the September Security Maintenance Release (SMR). You can […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung rolls out July security patch for the Galaxy J5, Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy S3 Neo

    Samsung rolls out July security patch for the Galaxy J5, Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy S3 Neo

    Samsung has started distributing the July security update to all unlocked variants of the Galaxy J5, Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy S3 Neo located in Europe. The upgrade weighs in at 90MB and brings the security level to July 1 and not July 5 like the upgrade Vodafone pushed out for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 8 years ago
    Huawei sues Samsung for infringing on another patent

    Huawei sues Samsung for infringing on another patent

    According to a new report published by a Sina News, Huawei Technologies has filed yet another lawsuit against Samsung Electronics. It's believed that the Chinese multinational corporation has collected substantial evidence through the purchase of its competitor's high-end smartphones to prove that the technology used in the handsets infringes its patents, and is demanding the […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 8 years ago
    Original Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F) getting the Marshmallow update in India

    Original Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F) getting the Marshmallow update in India

    Almost eight months after Google officially released Marshmallow, Samsung is bringing the update to its affordable smartphone lineup. Android 6.0.1 is rolling out to the original Galaxy J5 in India; it's an 874.17 MB update that is available over the air and carries build number J500FXXU1BPF. According to the changelog, the update brings a “new […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 8 years ago
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