T-Mobile starts taking orders, Verizon ships some units of the Galaxy Note 5 early

Major carriers in the United States have started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 5 starting today but already there are multiple reports of carriers shipping some units early. First it was AT&T that sent out an order ahead of time and now Verizon has reportedly shipped some units early as well. T-Mobile was the only major carrier that hadn’t provided any details about when it would start taking pre-orders, turns out the carrier isn’t...

Verizon Wireless won’t be a part of Samsung Pay

According to a recent tweet from Samsung Support USA, Verizon Wireless is not a part of Samsung Pay, a the company’s new mobile payment service that’s set to arrive in Korea starting with the 20th of August and the 28th of September in the USA. Samsung’s Unpacked event revealed that the tech company is teaming up with some major brands such as Visa, MasterCard, Bank of America and many other big names, so it’s surprising that Verizon Wireless isn’t...

Samsung’s Android 5.1.1 devices are very optimized in terms of battery life

This year has been a bad one for flagship smartphones, with almost every device having launched with Android 5.0 Lollipop suffering from battery life ranging from poor to slightly above average for most. Everyone was quick to blame the relatively small batteries on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge for the disappointing endurance, but even smartphones with bigger batteries – like the Asus Zenfone 2 or the LG G4 – have suffered from the same issue. Android...

Samsung fast charging wireless pad surfaces, on sale for $69.99

The Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad has recently made its appearance on Samsung’s official website under two color options: blue and white. The device is currently available for $69.99 USD and promises a plethora of features among which you’ll find a neat and portable design, multi-colored LED halo which indicates your current battery charge level, as well as support for both Qi and PMA wireless...

Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ hands-on videos released by Samsung

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ last week and now that it’s done with the formal announcement it can start the marketing blitz that’s certainly required to ensure these devices perform well with customers. We’ve already seen the first ad for the Galaxy Note 5 which focuses on the device’s design and the all new S Pen, today Samsung has released a couple of hands-on videos for both the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+. The...

DisplayMate posts in-depth display shoot-out for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+

DisplayMate has recently published a very in-depth shoot-out for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+‘s display, and the bottom line is that these devices have some of the best displays on the market in terms of performance and clarity. In fact DisplayMate says that the displays are the ‘crown jewel’ of Samsung smartphones. Both the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ use OLED displays, a technology that first became widely used in 2010. In...

Dear Samsung, you cannot please everyone

Dear Samsung, Let me just say that your Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event on Thursday, August 13th in NYC was a huge hit. You took the stage to unveil the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5, two devices that we knew were on the way. While photos have leaked in recent weeks, few could ever have seen the software additions you’d add to the Galaxy Note 5 experience that keep it ahead of all other phablet-sized smartphones. What has most troubled me after...

First Galaxy S6 edge+ firmware now available for download

The first firmware for the Galaxy S6 edge+ is now available for download, it arrives well before the new device has even been shipped to customers, same goes for the other new flagship handset as the first firmware for the Galaxy Note 5 is also available today. The Galaxy S6 edge+ model number — gets this Android 5.1.1 firmware update and it has a build date of –, it’s available for download now through our firmware section. Firmware details: Model...

Samsung will start selling SmartThing’s new home automation hubs from next month

Earlier this year, we reported that Samsung has delayed the release of SmartThings’ new home automation products till Q3 2015. Now, SmartThings has announced through its blog that its new-generation home automation hubs will be available to purchase starting next month. Interested customers can pre-order the hub from Amazon for $99 to be the first in line to receive the device. In addition to the new hub, the company will also launch a new lineup...

The Galaxy Note 5 will be launched in these markets

It had been known for some time that the Galaxy Note 5 would not get a worldwide release, with Samsung focusing only on those markets where the Note lineup has been a huge success. However, Samsung has not been upfront about information on exactly what markets will get the Note 5, but we now know the countries where consumers will be able to buy the company’s new S Pen-toting flagship. Here’s the full list, along with the device’s model number...

First Galaxy Note 5 firmware released

The Galaxy Note 5 hasn’t even been released by Samsung and already the first firmware for the Galaxy Note 5 is available online. The firmware has been released for the Galaxy Note 5 model number SM-N920C, carrying build date of July 15 it will keep the device at version 5.1.1. It’s online now and readily available for download from our firmware section. Firmware details: Model: SM-N920C Model name: Country: Afghanistan Version: Android...

Galaxy Note 5 drop test video shows the device can survive a drop

If you’re thinking about purchasing the Galaxy Note 5 you’re probably going to conduct a bit of research first before spending your hard earned money on the device. Most people like seeing review and unboxing videos on YouTube before they make up their mind, drop test videos are also very popular which is why we’re featuring one here today. The video shows how well the Galaxy Note 5 holds up when it’s dropped from a reasonable height, one that’s...

Samsung infographic highlights multimedia features of the Galaxy S6 edge+

Simply put the Galaxy S6 edge+ is a larger version of the Galaxy S6 edge, aside from the larger display the device doesn’t really have any other major changes but Samsung does have to work an angle to sell this product particularly when it will be sold in far more markets than the Galaxy Note 5. Samsung is positioning the Galaxy S6 edge+ as an outstanding multimedia device given that it...

Apple iPhone design patent found to be invalid, Samsung may not have to pay significant damages anymore

Apple’s design patent for the third-generation iPhone was a key issue in the first Samsung vs. Apple patent trial, the jury found that Samsung did infringe this patent and on that verdict Samsung had to pay close to half a billion dollars in damages. Samsung was obviously not going to go down without a fight so there have been lawsuits, claims and counterclaims all while a reexamination of US...