Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ get another update, same changelog as before

Both the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ got their first software update at the same time, and the two 5.7-inch flagships are now getting another update together. Our Indian units of the Note 5 and S6 edge+ have received an update around 100 MB in size, with a changelog that’s similar to the first OTA that rolled out a month ago. The changelog mentions improved call quality, improved security, and...

Galaxy S7 design may not get major overhaul

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge early next year, many are counting on the company to dazzle fans like it did with the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, but if a new report out of Korea is believed then there may not be a major overhaul in store as far as the Galaxy S7 design goes. Samsung will apparently keep the design similar to the existing flagship in favor of significant improvements where they count the...

Internet for Gear VR is an optimized web browser for the virtual reality headset

In a bid to further strengthen its virtual reality content ecosystem Samsung today announced the launch of an optimized web browser for the Gear VR headset. Samsung Internet for Gear VR enables users to intuitively browse the internet in a more immersive environment without having to first download content on their smartphones. With Internet for VR users can easily access online content with support...

12-1-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy A3, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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...

Exclusive: SamMobile confirms Gear Manager for iOS, plus new Cross Ballpoint C-Pen stylus

With the Gear S2, Samsung opened up its smartwatch platform to all Android smartphones, and we have been hearing ever since that the Korean giant could also bring support for its smartwatches to iOS. Well, we now have confirmation that Samsung is working on a Gear Manager app for iOS, something we have learned from one of our insiders. There’s not much to say on the matter; Gear Manager for iOS means iPhone owners will be able to use one of the most...

AT&T now offers a 64GB variant of the Galaxy S6 Active

AT&T, the sole carrier of the Galaxy S6 Active, is now offering the 64GB variant of the rugged S6 variant, around five months after the 32GB model went on sale. The 64GB version is priced at $299.99 for a two-year contract, which is $100 more than the 32GB model, and $694.99 for those looking to buy it without a contract. It’s also available through AT&T Next at $23.17 per month. The Galaxy...