Galaxy J7 (2016) will have a Snapdragon variant, too, Geekbench shows

We’ve been tracking the Galaxy J7 (2016) for some time, from the first time the device appeared in benchmark scoring, to confirmation of its Exynos 7870 processor, Bluetooth certification, and its manual that showcased the device’s metal frame, all the way up until the official announcement this week that matched previous rumors and leaks. At one point, prior to the confirmation of the Exynos 7870...

You can now bag yourself a factory unlocked Galaxy S7 edge in the UK for £570

If you’re based in the United Kingdom and have been looking to get your hands on a Galaxy S7 edge ever since its launch on Friday, March 11, we have some pretty great news for you. Independent eBay merchant Laptop Outlet Direct has just kicked off a sale on the factory unlocked 32GB variant of the handset. As part of the promotion, you you can pick one up for £570 ($816), which is a reduction of £30 ($43) off the usual retail price of £600 ($860),...

Samsung Electronics named as the third-most reputable company in the US

The online edition of Forbes magazine has reported that Samsung Electronics has been voted the third-most reputable company operating in the United States. The online publication revealed yesterday that the South Korean company pulled in a very respectable score of 84.4 points in the list of the “100 Most Reputable Companies” in the US in a consumer survey organized and carried out by consulting company Reputation Institute (RI). Amazon topped the...

Samsung introduces a range of smart trousers

Yes, you read that right, Samsung has introduced a range of smart trousers. The company is calling it the Internet of Trousers Fashion Range, it brings “an exciting collection of pants” with innovative functions. Samsung says these smart wearable devices come in an array of unique and contemporary styles which fit just about any lifestyle. Samsung’s intelligent trousers combine the latest in high-tech...

Samsung+ users now have access to live support, personalized offers and much more

Samsung has just updated its official Samsung+ companion application in the Play Store. This upgrade give users access to live support, tips/tricks and on-demand answers, which is particularly useful for those who have just switched to a Galaxy-branded device and are finding it a tad difficult to get used to. The update also brings a plethora of exclusive content and rewards to Samsung+ adoptees. Users will now be able to view personalized offers,...

3-31-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab 3, Galaxy Note 10.1, Galaxy J7, 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...

Themes Thursday: Samsung releases 65 Galaxy Themes this week

Welcome to this week’s Themes Thursday! This is where we feature some of the best themes on the Theme Store for Samsung devices each week. Samsung has released 65 themes this week, and we think that you may like the twelve themes that are mentioned below. If you like Material UI design, check out Android N, Black And Blue AMOLED, Material Pink Flat, and Prime UI themes. The [MINU]PinkBlossom...

Buy the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge from AT&T and get a 48-inch Samsung smart TV free

Starting tomorrow, AT&T wireless and DirecTV customers who purchase the Galaxy S7 or the Galaxy S7 edge from the carrier will get a free 48-inch Samsung smart TV from the company. The handset has to be bought on the AT&T Next installment plan, customers have to activate a new AT&T wireless line or new DirecTV service and submit an online offer claim. In order to take advantage of this promotion, customers have to purchase the Galaxy S7...

Samsung merges its Gear and Galaxy Apps stores into one

Samsung has announced that its Galaxy Apps store will now be the central location for both smartphone and tablet apps and those for its Gear smartwatches. An update is already rolling out that puts the Gear store inside Galaxy Apps – the latter is where everything from watch faces to third-party apps for the company’s smartwatches will be available from today. The Samsung Gear app will still be a...

Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S7 Olympic Edition in the works?

Samsung is no stranger to releasing special editions of its flagship devices every now and then, and the company could be working on an Olympic edition of the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge. We have received information that a device with codename Hero2_Olympic_edition is under development – the Galaxy S6 was codenamed Hero and the Galaxy S7 is Hero2, which makes this a pretty clear indication of what Samsung is working on. Samsung had announced...

Samsung Gear S2 by de GRISOGONO costs $15,000

You can purchase the Gear S2 for about $300 almost everywhere but if appreciate the finer things in like then Samsung has just the thing for you. Two weeks ago it introduced the limited edition Gear S2 by de GRISOGONO. It teamed up with this famous jewelry and watchmaker to created a limited edition model of the Gear S2 that is sculpted in gold and boasts over 100 diamonds. As you can imagine, it’s...

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge detailed screen analysis

One of the most anticipated phones each year has to be Samsung’s new Galaxy S flagship. This year it is no different and the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have seen the light of day after numerous leaks and rumors. Samsung usually brings an upgrade to its display technology with each new flagships, and we decided to do a detailed screen analysis on the Galaxy S7 edge to see how the display fares.  If...

Samsung Gear S2 gets another software update

The Gear S2 got a major software update earlier this month, and Samsung is pushing yet another update to its best smartwatch this week. The new update is available in many regions already, though Samsung seems to have forgotten to update the changelog as it mentions exactly the same changes that graced the watch with the previous update. It’s probably just bug fixes and stability improvements...

Samsung launches the Galaxy J3 (2016) In India with S Bike Mode

The Galaxy J3 (2016) was first launched in China late last year and now Samsung has launched this handset in India with a unique feature called S Bike Mode. The Galaxy J3 (2016) features a 5-inch Super AMOLED display, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 1.5GB RAM and an 8-megapixel rear and 2-megapixel front facing camera. The handset has a 2,600mAh battery. This is the first time that Samsung has introduced the S Bike Mode and it’s...

Tronsmart Titan review: five fast charging ports in one for your Samsung devices

Everyone carries around a smartphone charger when they’re going out, and you can find a couple of chargers at everyone’s home. In the last couple of years, multi-port chargers have made life easier for folks that have more than one mobile device that they need to constantly charge. Fast charging support on phones has made charging them a quick affair, and many multi-port chargers offer support for...

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab E Lite and Galaxy Tab A 7.0 in Canada

Earlier today, Samsung launched its latest tablets, the Galaxy Tab E Lite and Galaxy Tab A 7.0, in Canada. The E Lite is only available in white and carries a price tag of $149.99, while the A 7.0 comes in black and white colorways with a slightly higher asking price of $199.99. Both slates offer “child-friendly interfaces, endless entertainment options and multi-tasking functionality.” However, the...

Samsung releases the Galaxy Amp Prime on Cricket Wireless

Cricket Wireless has announced today that its customers can now pick up the Samsung Galaxy Amp Prime. It’s a 5-inch smartphone powered by Android 6.0 Marshmallow with support for 4G LTE. The handset is aimed at the budget minded consumer and has thus been released for an affordable price on a prepaid network. The Galaxy Amp Prime features a 5-inch Super AMOLED display as well as advanced software...

Apple claims court violated constitution by tossing $120 million verdict against Samsung

Last month Samsung finally bagged a win in its patent dispute with Apple. A May 2014 verdict that awarded $120 million in damages to Apple was reversed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The court held that Samsung did not infringe on Apple’s quick links patent and that two of Apple’s patents covering slide-to-unlock and auto-correct were invalid. Apple has now filed a petition for rehearing en banc before the court...

Wallpaper Wednesday: Night

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on six fantastic backgrounds captured at night. All images are available in a QHD resolution, which is a perfect fit for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 5 and other flagships, but they can, of course, be used on different smartphones, too. If any of the following...

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro with a 5,000 mAh battery is set to launch in China

Samsung is surprising its customers by listening to their demands. It is releasing new smartphones with larger batteries than ever. The Galaxy S7 edge comes with a 3,600 mAh battery, while the Galaxy A9 comes with a whopping 4,000 mAh battery. However, the South Korean smartphone giant does not want to stop there. Remember the Galaxy A9 Pro that we exclusively reported about a couple of months ago? Well, it is essentially...

3-30-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S5 mini, 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...