Samsung SDI says no indication of its batteries in the Galaxy Note 7 being faulty

You might have read several reports recently of the Galaxy Note 7′s battery exploding while the handset was being charged. Even though Samsung didn’t say this itself, some believe the fact that it has delayed Galaxy Note 7 shipments for additional tests goes to show that the company is concerned about this as well. Samsung has only said that the Galaxy Note 7 shipments are being delayed so that it can perform some additional tests. Samsung...

Gear S3 launch event live stream replay available on YouTube

Less than 24 hours ago Samsung took to the stage in Berlin to unveil its latest and greatest smartwatch – the Gear S3. The event itself was an invite only affair but since Samsung provided a live stream, everyone could tune in regardless of where they are located. In case you couldn’t catch the live stream but would like to watch it again, Samsung has made the Gear S3 launch event live stream replay available on its YouTube channel. This...

Samsung opens its largest experience store in India with 4D chair

Samsung India has opened the doors of its largest exclusive experience store in the country. Spread over 3,500 sq. ft, the store is located in South Extension, New Delhi. The 4D chair has been set up inside this store to provide visitors with a life-like Gear VR experience. It uses hydraulics to physically move the chair while a visitor is sitting in it and viewing VR content on the headset. This...

Galaxy J2 DTV is the first handset from Samsung featuring a digital TV tuner

Samsung unveiled a new variant of the Galaxy J2 about two weeks ago. The Galaxy J2 DTV is going to be released exclusively in the Philippines but it’s just like any other mid-range handset. With a 4.7-inch 540 x 960 pixel resolution Super AMOLED display, 1.3GHz Exynos 3457 quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage and 5-megapixel rear camera the specifications are nothing to write home about. However, what sets it apart...

AT&T will carry the NumberSync-compatible Gear S3 frontier from Samsung

AT&T has confirmed today that it’s going to expand its smartwatch lineup this year by carrying the Gear S3 frontier smartwatch from Samsung. AT&T customers will get a variety of exclusive experiences on the Gear S3 including but not limited to NumberSync. Yes, Samsung’s latest smartwatch is compatible with NumberSync on AT&T. NumberSync is a new feature that AT&T launched earlier this year. It enables users to access the same number...

T-Mobile is going to sell the Gear S3 frontier starting this fall

Samsung has unveiled its new smartwatch today and it can now get down to the business of selling the Gear S3. Most major retailers will be selling the device while the LTE model is going to be sold by mobile carriers. One of the fastest growing mobile carriers in the United States has now confirmed that it’s going to sell the Gear S3 frontier later this year. Two models of the Gear S3 have been launched today – the Gear S3 classic and the...

Gear S3 iPhone support confirmed by Samsung

Samsung finally unveiled the Gear S3 smartwatch today. It’s so much more than what the rumor mill expected it to be. Samsung has stepped up the smartwatch game with its latest product and this will undoubtedly be one of the hottest smartwatches on the market this year. Like its predecessor the Gear S2, the new Samsung smartwatch works with any Android smartphone that’s running version 4.4 or up. Also like its predecessor, the Gear S3 will...

Samsung isn’t planning on discontinuing the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic

Less than an hour ago, Samsung finally took to the stage to take the wraps off the much-anticipated Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier, and after playing around with the devices for a short while, we are pleased to report that we’re very impressed with the refined design and slew of added functionality that they have to offer. However, their larger faces and wider bodies certainly don’t appeal to everyone, which has left many people wanting...

[Poll] Do you think the Gear S3 is too big for you?

Samsung has finally unveiled its second-generation circular smartwatch – the Gear S3 – and it’s quite a bit different from its predecessor. One major difference you will immediately notice is that it’s bigger than its predecessor. The Gear S2 was 42.3 x 49.8 x 11.4 mm (W x H x D) while the Gear S3 is 46 x 49 x 12.9 mm. So its both bigger and heftier than its predecessor. Do vote below and let us know what you think about the change in dimensions....

Samsung outs its first Gear S3 video commercial

After unveiling its third-generation Gear S smartwatch earlier today, Samsung has released its first video commercial for the Gear S3. The video showcases both the variants of the smartwatch, the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier, along with various new features and watchfaces. The Gear S3 brings improved designs for both variants, increased RAM, better resistance to damage, LTE (in one variant), more watchband options, and...

[Poll] Would you buy the Gear S3 classic or the Gear S3 frontier?

Unlike earlier, Samsung is now taking its time to make brilliant smartwatches. After Apple entered the smartwatch market, Samsung has taken a more structured approach in releasing smartwatches. The company announced its first smartwatches with a circular display and a revolutionary rotatable bezel, the Gear S2 last year. Now, the South Korean consumer tech giant has released two new smartwatches, the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier. The...

Gear S2 vs Gear S3: Specs comparison

Samsung has finally unveiled the Gear S3 smartwatch today. It builds up nicely on the Gear S2 which itself was a complete departure from all smartwatches the company has previously released. The design has been refined and new features have been added. If you’re wondering what are the differences between the Gear S2 and the Gear S3, check out the infographic created by Samsung that we’ve added...

Samsung Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier priced at €399 in Europe

Samsung announced two variants of its latest smartwatch, the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier, today. Both smartwatches offer improvement over their predecessors, the Gear S2 classic and the Gear S2 sport, in various aspects. Now, the company has announced the pricing of its current-generation smartwatches. According to Samsung, the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier would cost €399 in Europe. The company hasn’t released any information...

Specs comparison: Samsung Gear S3 classic vs. Gear S3 frontier

Samsung announced two new smartwatches today, the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier. Both smartwatches offer better performance and newer features over their predecessors. However, you must be wondering as to what differences these smartwatches have between them apart from their looks. The Gear S3 classic weighs lighter than the Gear S3 frontier as it lacks LTE connectivity. Have a look at the specifications comparison...

Wallpaper Wednesday: Textures

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on eight textured backgrounds. All images are available in a FHD 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 images float your...

Samsung Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier smartwatches are now official with newer designs and better hardware

Samsung has unveiled its new smartwatch, the Gear S3, today at its pre-IFA 2016 event in Berlin. Similar to last year’s Gear S2, the Gear S3 comes in two variants, the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier. These smartwatches feature various improvements over their predecessors including larger displays, better screen protection, beefed up performance, more accurate activity and fitness...

Who is: Yvan Arpa and Arik Levy and what do they have to do with the Gear S3?

Samsung has unveiled the Gear S3 smartwatch today and you might have seen the company mention Yvan Arpa and Arik Levy. They are not Samsung employees but were involved in the design process of the smartwatch. So you might be thinking who is Yvan Arpa and Arik Levy, we have compiled a short profile on both of them for you. Yvan Arpa – image credit: Watchonista Yvan Arpa is a Switzerland-based...

Samsung Gear S3 hands-on: A story of refinement

The Gear S2 was the first round smartwatch from Samsung and it showed that the company ripped up everything it had on smartwatches and went back to the drawing board to start from scratch. It didn’t need to take such drastic steps with the Gear S3 as the successor already had a good base to build upon. This is why if you’ve spent time with the Gear S2 your first impression of the Gear S3 will...