Galaxy S6, S6 edge pricing announced for Singapore

As the world prepares for Samsung’s latest devices, a number of our readers want to know what financial obligation they must prepare for when they pick up one of the newest smartphones on the market.Today, we’re back to report on Singapore pricing for the S6 and S6 edge. Samsung Mobile Singapore just published its prices yesterday on Facebook, with the 32GB Galaxy S6 (entry model) coming in at SG$998...

Samsung and Google strike “sizeable” 3D NAND SSD deal

Samsung’s newest devices are running smoothly on the company’s new Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 2.0 memory chips, but Samsung’s also been working to improve its financial gains in the business sector. In a move that pits the Korean manufacturer against Micron Technology and Intel, Samsung has entered into an agreement with Google to supply three-dimensional, NAND flash solid state drives (SSDs) for Google datacenters, according to sources familiar...

Gold Platinum Galaxy S6, S6 edge to arrive in Canada on April 30th

We reported two weeks ago that Canada residents could pre-order the Gold Platinum Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. Now, a new report says that Galaxy S6 fans who would rather try before they buy will get a chance to – although you’ll have to wait a little while.Canadian tech site MobileSyrup confirmed today in a note it received from Samsung Electronics Canada that the Gold Platinum Galaxy S6 and S6 edge will be available in Canada on April 30th. While the...

Samsung and LG settle all patent lawsuits

It might not be as publicized as much as the patent battles between Samsung and Apple, but it’s not a secret that the world’s largest smartphone maker is often embroiled in lawsuits with its hometown rival LG. From phones and displays to washing machines and refrigerators, Samsung and LG have quite a bit of bad blood between them, but it seems the Korean manufacturers have now decided that these lawsuits do more harm than good and have agreed to...

Galaxy S6 for free with new Sprint Unlimited Plus Plan

US customers, the exception being T-Mobile pre-order customers, are still waiting for the arrival of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge to retail stores. Best Buy is also waiting for you to come demo the S6, and you may want to hit up Best Buy before engaging in the deal we’re revealing here.According to Sprint’s own newsroom, Sprint is now offering a deal whereby you can get the Galaxy S6 for free. Before you run to Sprint and whip out your credit or debit...

Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Australian, Malaysian, and South African pricing revealed

The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are a little over a week away from their worldwide release, though we think that T-Mobile pre-order customers are the fortunate ones who are getting their new Samsung smartphones already. The rest of the world is still waiting, but pricing for the new devices keep coming in.This time, it’s Australia, Malaysia, and South Africa whose Galaxy S6 pricing is now available. CNET Australia reports that the Galaxy S6 will cost $999...

Samsung may bring Biosignal ID to the Gear smartwatch family, patent suggests

Samsung has said time and time again that the company wants to create a perfect smartwatch, and the round Orbis smartwatch patent we’ve seen suggests the same. Lately, the Korean manufacturer has been aiming to bring security and functionality to its devices, with Knox 2.0 for its Galaxy smartphones. Just last week, we were the first to show you that Samsung’s got a second-generation Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 in the wings – despite the company’s intentions...

Samsung Z1 receives OTA Tizen update

Samsung’s Z1 has had a warm reception in India, with the device selling over 100,000 copies as of a few weeks ago. The device has budget-friendly specs for just $92USD, a price that seems to be the sweet spot for consumers. What makes the Z1 special, apart from its price, is that it runs Samsung’s own operating system (Tizen) rather than Android. Samsung is currently working to allow the sideloading...

Bell’s Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to receive Android Lollipop in early April

Samsung has been rolling out Lollipop sweetness to a lot of its high-end smartphones, be it the Galaxy S5, the Galaxy S4, or the Galaxy Note 3. However, Samsung’s latest phablet, the Galaxy Note 4, still hasn’t received Android Lollipop update on a number of carriers around the world, including Bell Mobility in Canada.According to a Bell representative, the company plans to rollout Lollipop update for the Note 4 (SM-N910W8) sometime early next month....

Galaxy S6 edge survives first drop test

Wondering if your Galaxy S6 edge with its new Gorilla Glass 4 wrap-around design will survive normal drops and falls? A new video has surfaced on YouTube that shows a woman testing out the durability of the Corning glass. The video is not a clear enough reproduction, but it does show a woman with a device that appears to be a Galaxy S6 edge. The woman slams the S6 edge on the floor, only to pick it...

Verizon reissues Lollipop update for Galaxy S5

The Galaxy S5 Lollipop update has been making its rounds since Samsung released the first update for Verizon customers since the first week of February (nearly two months ago), but you may be surprised to learn that Verizon first released the update before pulling it.Some Verizon customers downloaded the update while others didn’t get the chance to. Verizon didn’t issue a statement at the time about...

T-Mobile releases Galaxy S6, S6 edge update

If you’re a T-Mobile customer, you don’t have your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge yet – but there’s already an update issued for Samsung’s two newest devices. T-Mobile has released an update for the S6 and the S6 edge that is designed to provide enhancements and bug fixes, although the nature of the enhancements and bug fixes is unknown.What we do know, however, is that the T-Mobile GS6 and S6 edge update comes in at a hefty 177MB with the build number UVU1AOCG....

Galaxy S6 Experience gets you a little closer to the new Samsung

We said some days ago that Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Experience app was a johnny-come-lately to the party, but the Korean manufacturer has, in keeping with tradition, supplied the one new app that we’ve all been waiting for.The new Galaxy S6 Experience app gives consumers a look into four categories: camera, charging, security, and display. The camera section compares Samsung’s f/1.9 aperture, 5MP front...

03-27-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy S4 LTE, 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 regions every day, and you can find out which firmware updates were pushed out by the company over the last 24...

Galaxy S6 dual-SIM headed to China, photos leak

The Galaxy S6 is now available for pre-order in the US on national carriers Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile (sorry Verizon customers; you’ll have to wait until April 1st). As for US customers who want to get their hands-on time with the devices, Best Buy’s got you covered.With all the GS6 and S6 edge rage in the US, however, Samsung’s still prepping its devices for the remaining worldwide markets....

03-26-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note II LTE, Galaxy Express 2, 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 regions every day, and you can find out which firmware updates were pushed out by the company over the last 24...