12-14-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Core Prime, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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...

Samsung offering a year’s worth of Netflix for free with the Galaxy Tab S2

This holiday season Samsung wants to make it clear that the Galaxy Tab S2 is the tablet to get for your Christmas presents, be it for yourself or friends and family. A new ad for the Galaxy Tab S2 explains just that and now the company is giving yet another incentive to consider its tablet, and you will be enticed by it if you like to watch Netflix. Those who purchase the Galaxy Tab S2 between December 13 and December 26 in the United States will...

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ screen susceptible to cracking for no apparent reason?

Samsung has made two smartphones in a single year with a display that curves to both sides, but this particular screen technology is rather young and is prone to issues that you wouldn’t see on regular displays. Many users of the Galaxy S6 edge had reported that their phone’s display had cracked for no apparent reason when sitting idle; we didn’t cover the issue given it wasn’t as widespread, but...

The Galaxy A9 stars in a video alongside the Galaxy A7 2016

We just saw Samsung detail the upcoming Galaxy A9 on its official Chinese blog, and the device has now been revealed in its entirely thanks to a video that compares the Galaxy A9 and the new Galaxy A7 2016 side by side. The Galaxy A9 is rather huge thanks to the 6-inch display, and it features the same metal and glass construction as Samsung’s flagships and the Galaxy A 2016 lineup. The Galaxy A9 in the video is a working unit, though it seems the...

Samsung celebrating its 20th anniversary in India, starts offering discounts and cashbacks

Samsung has announced that it is celebrating its 20th anniversary in India by launching special discounts, offers, and cashbacks in the country. During this 20-day offer period, which will last from December 11 to December 30, the South Korean consumer electronics giant has also tied up with multiple leading brands (including Amazon, BookMyShow, OLA, EBay, and others) in the country to offer 20 attractive offers through its...

Samsung posts details on the December security update for its devices

Samsung joined hands with other Android manufacturers earlier this year to follow Google’s new monthly security updates schedule, and the company launched a dedicated blog to detail the changes each of its security update brings to its devices. We saw the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ get a software update with the November security patch earlier this month, and Samsung is now detailing the security patches the next such update will bring to...

[Update: More details] Samsung Galaxy A9 leak reveals 6-inch display, 4,000 mAh battery

We have been hearing a lot about the Galaxy A9 in recent weeks, and a new leak has now revealed some interesting details on the upcoming handset. An image posted on Samsung China’s official Weibo account shows what looks like an official advertisement with the Galaxy A9, the Galaxy A5 2016 and the Galaxy A7 2016, along with a few specifications. The Galaxy A9 will have a 6-inch display,...

Samsung Galaxy S7 to feature pressure-sensing screen and retina scanner: WSJ

Starting with the Galaxy S6, Samsung rethought its smartphones and brought forward beautiful devices and a hugely improved software. The South Korean smartphone giant is expected to announce the Galaxy S7 during the last week of February 2016, and there have been a lot of reports regarding the features of the device. Now, Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Galaxy S7 will feature a pressure-sensing display, something similar...

Samsung’s CEO meet may focus on auto business prospects

According to KoreaHerald, Samsung’s top executives are set to attend a meeting this week where they will discuss the company’s global strategy. Among the most important attendees are the three chief executives: Kwon Oh-hyun, Boo-keun, Shin Jong-kyun, and last but not least, the company’s vice chairman, Lee Jae-yong. The global strategy conference is usually held twice a year so the news shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. However, this...