Verizon starts taking pre-orders for the Gear S2

Customers in the United States will soon be able to purchase the 3G variant of Samsung’s new smartwatch, the Gear S2 was released in the country earlier this month and now carriers are finally confirming pricing and availability for the cellular versions of the Gear S2. T-Mobile has already confirmed pricing for the Gear S2 on its network though the carrier hasn’t started taking pre-orders just yet, on the other hand Verizon is now accepting pre-orders...

The Galaxy Note 5 looks amazing with a clear back

In most markets you can get the Galaxy Note 5 in three different colors, in others you can choose from as many as five options, but Samsung doesn’t officially offer a clear back version of the Galaxy Note 5 which keeps the internals in view at all times. Reddit user Skarface08 decided to take matters in his own hands and give the Galaxy Note 5 a clear back, the process is actually quite simple...

Samsung Z3 comes with KNOX security suite

Samsung launched its second Tizen-powered smartphone in India yesterday, it’s the launch market for this new handset but as we reported last month the Z3 will also be released in Europe. We’ve already seen the SM-Z300F model of the Z3, Samsung’s Galaxy handsets sold in Europe normally have the letter F in their model numbers, so there’s reason to believe that the Z3 will at least be heading to...

First firmware for the Samsung Z3 now available online

Samsung’s new Tizen device is finally official, we had been hearing for months that the company is preparing a new one and now the Samsung Z3 has been officially announced. Samsung conducted the launch event in India which is also the first market where it will be released, though Samsung will bring the new Tizen-powered handset to Europe in the near future. Merely a day after the handset was launched the first firmware for the Samsung Z3 is...

Samsung and LG to mass produce OLED digital signages in 2016

Samsung and LG are planning to mass producing OLED digital signage applications in 2016, which could see the growth of the Samsung’s display division. This technology has a lot of applications especially in South Korea, with the digital signage market expected to reach $20 billion in 2020. Back during CES in January, Samsung and LG both displayed some impressive digital signage arrays which will make way for some pretty smart displays, and LG is...

T-Mobile confirms release date for the Gear S2

The United States was one of the first markets to receive the Gear S2 when Samsung released it earlier this month though initially the Wi-Fi only version was available for purchase, mobile carriers in the country are going to offer it and today the country’s third largest carrier confirmed when its customers can purchase the Gear S2. T-Mobile confirmed today that it’s going to start selling the Gear S2 from November 15. Customers...

Tizen developer revenue promotion extended till December 2016

Upon the initial launch of the Tizen Store, developers could partake in a promotion that allowed them to receive 100% of the revenue from their apps, and now that promotion has been extended up until the 31st of December 2016. This will make Tizen a very attractive platform for developers to jump onto, because it’s in their own interest. After this promotion is over, all apps will be subject to the revised Revenue Share according to Tizen Store...

Samsung is preparing a brand new Exynos processor for its mid-range devices

Samsung has been in the smartphone SoC business since the Galaxy S days, rivalling the likes of Qualcomm, Intel, Texas Instruments, and MediaTek. The company’s Exynos chipsets have improved a lot from their initial days, be it in terms of raw power or efficiency and features. The Exynos 7420 processor, which has been used in the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy Note 5, outdid the Snapdragon 810, earning a praise for itself from experts worldwide. Now,...

Samsung reportedly planning to launch the Gear S2 in India in next month

We reported earlier this week that Samsung might launch the Gear S2 in India during its event on Wednesday, but the company ended up launching its second Tizen-based smartphone in the country. Now, reports claim that the company is planning to launch the Gear S2 in India sometime during November 2015, which lines up with the Diwali festive season in the country. According to the folks over at IBNLive, the South Korean electronics giant...

Samsung claims Tizen is the second largest smartphone operating system in India

Samsung launched its second Tizen-based smartphone, the Z3, in India during the company’s event yesterday. During the event, the company claimed that Tizen now stands as the second largest smartphone operating system in India after Android in the budget segment, which makes it larger than Windows Phone. Asim Warsi, VP of Samsung India – IT and mobile, said, “Tizen is the second-largest OS in the budget segment in India.”...

Russian review of the Samsung Z3 suggests a European launch

The second Tizen smartphone, the Samsung Z3, was officially announced for the Indian market yesterday. We had reported last month that the Z3 would also be released in Europe instead of being limited to India and its neighboring markets, and a review of the device by Russian website Mobile-Review is providing another hint that Samsung will expand Tizen’s reach to more countries this year. Mobile-Review has reviewed the SM-Z300F model of the...

Galaxy Note 5 in Europe? Not so fast

A couple of weeks before the Galaxy Note 5 was officially announced, we exclusively revealed that Samsung wasn’t actively working on a model for the European market. Consumers in the region have been disappointed about Samsung’s decision to limit them to the Galaxy S6 edge+, but some of them might have their hopes raised by a new rumor today that says the Korean manufacturer will bring the Note 5 to European markets by January next year. Well,...

Samsung creates premium cases with Montblanc and Swarovski for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+

Samsung has worked with premium luxury brands Montblanc and Swarovski many times in the past to create premium accessories for its devices and now it’s teaming up with them yet again for premium cases for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+. Customers will be able to choose from cases adorned with fine-crafted leather and crystal works to opt for the look that suits them best. This is the third...

Mophie launches 2,500mAh Juice Pack for the Galaxy Note 5

Accessory maker Mophie makes battery pack cases for a wide variety of mobile devices and its latest creation is for the Galaxy Note 5, it has launched a 2,500mAh Juice Pack for the Galaxy Note 5. Not only will the case protect the handset against damage but will also extend its battery life with the quick charge enabled lithium-ion polymer battery that promises up to 13 additional hours of talk times,...

Samsung Z3 to be unveiled in Russia soon

Samsung is planning to take a big step forward for the Tizen OS in Russia by unveiling its second Tizen phone, the Z3, in the country on October 15. According to Business Korea, Samsung will unveil the Z3 at the Samsung Electronics Enterprise Mobility Forum in Moscow along with the Tizen OS. Many more countries are set to receive the Samsung Z3 as opposed to the limited countries that received this device’s predecessor, the Z1. Also Read: Samsung...

10-15-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy A5, 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...

South Korea gets the Galaxy Note 5 in Silver Titanium and Pink Gold

Customers in South Korea can now choose from two new color options for the Galaxy Note 5, Samsung is offering the handset in Silver Titanium and Pink Gold colors. The Galaxy Note 5 will be available soon in Silver Titanium whereas the Pink Gold option will be available from October 23. The total number of color options that Samsung provides for the Galaxy Note 5 is now up to five with the addition...