Deal knocks off $50 from price tag of the new Galaxy Tab S2 8.0

It hasn’t been long since Samsung updated its Tab S line of premium tablets but if you haven’t picked one up yet because you thought that the price was a bit too high then rejoice, there’s now a deal available on one of the new models which knocks off $50 from the price tag of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0. It’s the 32GB 8-inch version of this tablet that’s been discounted by $50 on eBay where it can now be purchased for $350.

Don’t think that you’ll have to settle with a refurbished unit at this price, even though most deals on eBay do consist of refurbished units, this particular eBay deal will deliver a brand new unit of the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 sealed in its original box for $350, that’s $50 off the original retail price. This is the Wi-Fi only variant of the tablet with 32GB of onboard storage and a microSD card so you won’t really be pressed for more storage. Customers in the United States get free shipping, international shipping is available for a few countries if you don’t mind paying extra for it.

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AT&T Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 Android 5.1.1 update released

If you happen to own the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 on AT&T then you have a good reason to keep checking your notifications because the carrier has released the much awaited Android 5.1.1 update for this tablet. AT&T is rolling out the update right now but it could take a while before it’s available across all regions in the United States. Android 5.1.1 for AT&T Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 brings some improvements to the Quick Settings menu as well as security updates and performance improvements, it weighs 800MB so you would be better off downloading it on a strong Wi-Fi connection instead of over mobile data.

AT&T has only released the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 despite the fact that just yesterday Verizon also released the same update for this tablet as well as the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2. So far there has been no indication of an impending update for the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 from AT&T so those who own this particular tablet can keep their fingers crossed.

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Galaxy Note 5′s ‘Screen-off memo’ feature ported to Galaxy Note 3, Note 4 and Note Edge

Samsung fans have fell in love with the Galaxy Note 5‘s screen-off memo feature which makes the S-pen far more useful. You can take out your S-Pen and start typing directly on your screen without any steps in-between as the phone launches an app with a full black background. This is very energy efficient because Super AMOLED displays simply turn off individual black pixels so your Galaxy Note 5 only uses a little bit of power while enabling quicker access to a very productive function.

Since it has been such a popular feature the folks over at XDA have managed to port this application to other Note devices such as the Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge. It also works on the recent Galaxy S6 or the S6 edge Plus but since these devices don’t have an S-Pen, there’s no way to turn the app on. The source link has all the information you need on the port, and you can head over to find out how you can start typing on your Note device without waking up the screen.

Disclaimer: The screen-off memo port requires a rooted device so if you don’t have one, we don’t recommend rooting your phone as it can void your warranty and have negative effects on your device, such as disabling software upgrades, the KNOX security suite, and features like Samsung Pay.

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Expedia and Samsung create an exclusive app for Galaxy smartphones

Expedia has teamed up with Samsung to create a special version of its travel app that’s exclusive to Galaxy smartphones, the app brings some additional features which will only be available on Expedia for Samsung. Both companies have worked closely on this native app to improve trip planning, discovery and savings for Samsung users.

Samsung Collection is one of the exclusive features offered by this app, it presents a curated travel-discovery experience with a distinctive launch screen that lets users discover new destinations. Expedia for Samsung also features mobile-exclusive deals to nab users extra savings, “As a Galaxy customer, you are guaranteed to receive the best hotel pricing available from Expedia,” the travel company promises. The app will provide a dedicated customer support line to users so that they have complete peace of mind when travel regardless of the time or day. That’s not all, some extra perks are being offered as a cherry on top, once users download this app and book a hotel reservation with the app on their Galaxy smartphone they will get $50 off the first hotel reservation provided that the total cost is over $250. The coupon code can be claimed in the Samsung+ app which can be downloaded here, visit the “promotions” section to find the code in “offers” tab.

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Samsung Pay’s first month brings in $30 million in accumulated transaction volume

About a month ago Samsung Pay was launched in South Korea, the service has seen great interest from locals and now the company has announced that Samsung Pay brought in $30 million in accumulated transaction volume after just one month since launch. Keep in mind the fact that till now Samsung Pay has only been live in South Korea, it’s scheduled to go live in the United States later this month.

The company points out that Samsung Pay’s biggest advantage is that it’s widely accepted among merchants in South Korea which is why it’s not surprising to see that over 1.5 million total transactions were made in just the first month. The service saw approximately 36% active users during this time with about 10% of them using Samsung Pay on a daily basis. Samsung Pay now allows users in South Korea to make online payments using a Samsung Card credit and debit card, enables payments that support integrated circuit reads and ATM cash withdrawals using a Woori bank account with loyalty card memberships and transportation services scheduled to arrive soon. With a global expansion on the cards for later this year Samsung Pay’s next market is the United States where it will go live on September 28.

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Samsung working on a major update for the Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note 5

Is Samsung working on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for its 2015 flagships? We’re not sure if that’s the case, but we have learned that the Korean manufacturer is currently preparing a major update for the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5. We are working on getting more information from our sources, but at this point all we know is that the next update for the four devices will be bigger than the usual updates we see every now and then.

This new update might be Android 6.0 considering that is the only big thing on the horizon in the Android world, but it could also be focused at bringing more stability to Android 5.1.1. For the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, we could see more features from the Note 5 and S6 edge+ making a debut, in addition to the ones that Samsung has already backported to the 5.1-inch S6 duo. The firmware version for the S6 edge will change from G925FXXU2COH2 to G925FXXU3COI6, where the jump from U2 to U3 in the build number is a good indication that we will be seeing considerable user-facing changes.

Android Marshmallow is our best guess since all four flagships are included in the list, or an update with new features for each phone. We were also told that Marshmallow will be making it to the Galaxy Note 4, but it’s unclear as to when the oft-neglected device will get the upgrade. Since Marshmallow hasn’t even been officially released by Google yet, we will need to wait for more details to get a better picture of Samsung’s plans.

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Titanium Silver and Pearl White Galaxy Note 5 will be available in Singapore starting September 26

To celebrate the launch of the Galaxy Note 5 in Singapore, Samsung has just announced it will hold a consumer event at the Galaxy Studio located in Civic Plaza, Ngee Ann City on September 26 and 27. Attendees will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Note 5, the S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Tab S2. A small number of visitors will also be treated to a hands-on demo of the Gear S2 and will be given the chance to pre-order the device should they wish to.

If a guest opts to register their interest in the Gear S2, they will have to give a S$50 ($35) deposit and determine their pick-up point from a long list of Experience Stores located all over the country. Collections will take place on October 2. With every pre-purchase of the Gear S2, customers will receive a complimentary wireless charging dock worth S$68 ($47), as well as a S$200 ($140) coupon which can be used against the purchase of a Galaxy Note 5 or Galaxy S6 edge+.

That’s not all, though, folks. Samsung has also revealed that it will launch the Galaxy Note 5 in Titanium Silver and Pearl White at the event in Singapore, with the latter being a temporary exclusive colorway for the time being. Both variants will be available to purchase with either 32GB or 64GB of internal storage and will retail for S$1,088 ($765) and S$1,188 ($835), respectively. It’s worth noting that starting today Note 5 and S6 edge+ owners in Singapore can purchase the official Keyboard Cover for their handset from any Telcos or Experience Store for S$108 ($75).

If you’re based in Singapore and would like to visit the consumer event Samsung’s holding at the Galaxy Studio in Civic Plaza in just three days time, be sure to head over at 11AM to register for a day pass. Additional details can be accessed by hitting the source link below.

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Galaxy S5 mini Android 5.1.1 update rolling out now

There’s good news today for folks who own the Galaxy S5 mini because the latest version of Android is finally rolling out for this handset with the release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow just around the corner. Galaxy S5 mini Android 5.1.1 update is available today, model number SM-G800R4 gets version Android 5.1.1 with a build date of September 1, 2015. It’s readily available for download through our firmware section.

Firmware details:

• Model SM-G800R4
• Model name GALAXY S5 mini
• Country USA
• Version Android 5.1.1
• Changelist 5720691
• Build date Tue, 01 Sep 2015 11:24:15 +0000
• Product code USC
• PDA G800R4VXU1BOI1
• CSC G800R4USC1BOI1

The update brings everything that comes part and parcel of Android 5.1.1, including crucial security updates and stability improvements. The Galaxy S5 mini Android 5.1.1 update is rolling out now in the United States and will likely be released in other markets soon as well. Those who just can’t wait for the over-the-air roll out can get their hands on the update file from our firmware section.

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Meizu launches the Pro 5 with Exynos 7420 processor from Samsung

Chinese manufacturer Meizu has just officially unveiled its most advanced and most pricey handset to date, called the Meizu Pro 5 it features a 5.7-inch full HD Super AMOLED display and an Exynos 7420 processor from Samsung. It’s the very same processor that debuted with Samsung’s very own Galaxy S6 so it goes without saying that the Pro 5 packs a mean punch.

For all we know the processor may not be the only component provided by Samsung, the handset’s 5.7-inch full HD Super AMOLED display also may or may not be from Samsung, though that bit hasn’t been confirmed yet. Samsung normally provides components to other OEMs for their devices so this is nothing new, though it does signal that the company is satisfied enough with yields of the Exynos 7420 processor that it’s providing them to Meizu aside from putting the same chip inside the Galaxy S6 models as well as the Galaxy Note 5.

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Exclusive: Two Samsung Galaxy S7 models confirmed

Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ last month, and the company is now putting all its efforts on its next-generation Galaxy S series device, the Galaxy S7. It appears that the South Korean smartphone giant will continue to release two variants of its flagship smartphone for at least one more year. The SM-G930 and the SM-G935 are the variants of the Galaxy S7, the former with a flat display and the latter with a dual-edge curved display.

It is confirmed that the two variants will be heading to Canada, China, Europe, Korea, and the US. This isn’t a full list and the S7 will no doubt launch in all of Samsung’s existing markets, but at this point we don’t have more information on the matter.

Here are the carriers that are said to be currently on-board:

1. Canada – Bell Mobility
2. Korea – KT, LG Uplus, SKTelecom
3. USA – AIO Wireless, AT&T, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon

The Galaxy S7 is codenamed Project Lucky internally, but the company is referring to these devices as Hero and Hero2. It is expected to be released in two variants, one with an Exynos 8890 processor and the other with the Snapdragon 820 SoC. Qualcomm has already shipped a newer prototype of the Snapdragon 820 chipset to Samsung, and it appears that this new chipset has better performance than the previous prototype.

These devices will feature UFS 2.0 storage that is already being used in the Galaxy S6 and other recently released high-end smartphones from the company. Moreover, we have received information that Samsung might have found a way to make microSD card slots work in conjunction with UFS 2.0 storage, but you should take this information with a pinch of salt. In terms of imaging, the company is testing various prototypes, some with a dual camera setup and some with a 20-megapixel ISOCELL camera sensor.

Code Name	Region	Provider	Model
Hero	CA	BELL MOBILITY	SM-G930W8_NA_BMC
Hero	CN	CHINA	SM-G9300_CHN_CHC
Hero	EUR	OPEN EUROPE	SM-G930F_EUR_XX
Hero	KR	KT	SM-G930K_KOR_KTC
Hero	KR	LGT	SM-G930L_KOR_LUC
Hero	KR	SKT	SM-G930S_KOR_SKC
Hero	US	AIO WIRELESS	SM-G930AZ_NA_AIO
Hero	US	AT&T	SM-G930A_NA_ATT
Hero	US	METROPCS	SM-G930T1_NA_TMB
Hero	US	LTE RURAL VERIZON	SM-G930R6_NA_LRA
Hero	US	C SPIRE WIRELESS	SM-G930R7_NA_ACG
Hero	US	SPRINT PCS	SM-G930P_NA_SPR
Hero	US	T-MOBILE	SM-G930T_NA_TMB
Hero	US	US CELLULAR	SM-G930R4_NA_USC
Hero	US	VERIZON	SM-G930V_NA_VZW
Hero2	CA	BELL MOBILITY	SM-G935W8_NA_BMC
Hero2	CN	CHINA	SM-G9350_CHN_CHC
Hero2	EUR	OPEN EUROPE	SM-G935F_EUR_XX
Hero2	KR	KT	SM-G935K_KOR_KTC
Hero2	KR	LGT	SM-G935L_KOR_LUC
Hero2	KR	SKT	SM-G935S_KOR_SKC
Hero2	US	AIO WIRELESS	SM-G935AZ_NA_AIO
Hero2	US	AT&T	SM-G935A_NA_ATT
Hero2	US	METROPCS	SM-G935T1_NA_TMB
Hero2	US	LTE RURAL	SM-G935R6_NA_LRA
Hero2	US	C SPIRE WIRELESS	SM-G935R7_NA_ACG
Hero2	US	SPRINT PCS	SM-G935P_NA_SPR
Hero2	US	T-MOBILE	SM-G935T_NA_TMB
Hero2	US	US CELLULAR	SM-G935R4_NA_USC
Hero2	US	VERIZON	SM-G935V_NA_VZW

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Tizen 2.4 beta SDK released, brings mobile payments and much more

Samsung has released Tizen 2.4 beta SDK, it has more than 3,000 new APIs which will help attract a lot of attention with new features for the software. Notable features include support for third-party keyboards which can be packaged as native, all application types are supported which means third-party keyboards will work in both web apps and native apps. Maps Service API and Geofence Service API significantly improve location features. Voice Control is onboard as well with new APIs allowing control app features and elementary widgets with just voice commands.

Contextual Trigger API is the next major feature in Tizen 2.4 beta SDK, this new API will help the phone become aware of events like time, status, location and communication events so specific actions can be performed automatically like launching apps or pushing notifications. Last but not the least NFC HCE (Host Card Emulation) is onboard as well, this will enable Tizen smartphones to make mobile payments over NFC, app developers can now make apps that are powered by the NFC HCE technology to provide users with more ways to pay for their purchases. Tizen 2.4 beta SDK is now available for download from the Tizen Developers website.

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