7 reasons I prefer the Galaxy S7 edge over the Google Pixel XL

The Galaxy S7 edge has been on the market for 9 months now (it was released in stores on March 11th), but it has become the standard with which all other so-called high-end Android flagships must compete. So, it’s natural that some Galaxy Note 7 users in particular are having to decide between the Galaxy S7 edge and the Google Pixel/Pixel XL. I own both the S7 edge and the Pixel XL and have had a good two months with the Pixel XL. At this point,...

Daily Deal: Buy a new Gear VR for the New Year in just $60

Throughout the entire year we’ve brought you some fantastic deals on Samsung products as part of our Daily Deal program. This is going to be our last deal for 2016 and it’s a good one, particularly if you’ve been meaning to try out Samsung’s virtual reality headset. If you have been on the fence about picking one up, head over to Amazon right now and buy a new Gear VR for the New Year in just $60. The Gear VR 2016 (SM-R323) is compatible with the...

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge user manuals revised with Android Nougat changes

Samsung has confirmed that the Nougat beta program for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge is at an end, and the company has said that it will do its best to release the final update by the end of January. Samsung isn’t promising anything, but it certainly seems confident of meeting the provided time frame, as revised user manuals based on Android 7.0 are now available online for both devices. The...

Galaxy S7 Nougat beta program ends today, official release in January

We picked up a post on Weibo yesterday which suggested that Samsung might be ending the Galaxy S7 Nougat beta program soon. The company has released five versions of the Android 7.0 beta firmware for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge so far and it has now confirmed that the Galaxy S7 Nougat beta program will indeed be ending today. Samsung has posted a beta notice for members of the program in...

Rumor: Samsung will launch 2 Windows 10-powered tablets at CES 2017

It has been a while since Samsung launched a Windows-powered tablet and we have now received unconfirmed information that the company is going to launch two Windows tablets at the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 in Las Vegas next month. Not much is known about the tablets at this point in time. One of the tablets is likely going to bear model number SM-W720 which suggests that it’s going to be a successor to the existing Galaxy TabPro S (SM-W700)....

Samsung to save 1 trillion won annually from FTC ruling against Qualcomm

The Korea Fair Trade Commission isn’t afraid to throw down the hammer when necessary (Samsung SDI became one of its victims during the Samsung C&T-Cheil Industries merger back in September) against those who seek unfair and unethical practices in business. According to the antitrust watchdog, Qualcomm has been found guilty of collecting 1 trillion won (around $825 million USD) in dishonest profit from both Samsung and its fellow South Korean...

Samsung Malaysia confirms final Galaxy Note 7 update, set for December 31st

2 million Galaxy Note 7 devices worldwide have been returned as part of Samsung’s global recall, but slightly less than 1 million devices remain in the wild – a testimony to the resolve of some users to hold onto a phone despite the metaphorical handwriting on the wall. While US carriers have confirmed their final Galaxy Note 7 update release dates and are making good on them (T-Mobile is the first...

Galaxy A5 (2017) and A7 (2017) pricing leaks, A7 firmware and user manual online

How much will the Galaxy A5 (2017) and the Galaxy A7 (2017) cost? Between all the leaks that have given us details on Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A smartphones, information on the phones’ pricing has eluded us. Rightly so, as pricing and availability are two valuable nuggets that don’t usually rear their heads before a device gets launched. But that isn’t going to be the case for the A5 (2017)...

Exclusive: Samsung will launch wireless in-ear headphones with the Galaxy S8

We reported a few weeks back that Samsung might remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from the Galaxy S8, similar to what Apple, Motorola, and LeEco have done this year. Later, we reported that the company has multiple prototypes, and some of them do have 3.5mm headphone jacks. Still, the company might be pushing towards wireless audio. We’ve received information about the company’s plans to launch a wireless headset alongside its next flagship...

Daily Deal: Get 20% discount on 3.1-channel wireless soundbar from Samsung

It’s still not too late to get yourself a New Year’s gift, and a wireless soundbar can be a pretty good purchase. A wireless soundbar setup not only improves the audio experience in your living room but also keeps it pretty neat as there are no wires running down your carpet or floor. If you’re interested in adding a soundbar to your TV setup, have a look at this 3.1-channel wireless soundbar from Samsung which is currently being sold at 20% discount...

Themes Thursday: Five best themes from this week

We’re back with this week’s Themes Thursday! Out of dozens of themes released that were released this week for compatible smartphones, we’ve shortlisted five that you might end up liking. Samsung has designed Field, Simple Desert, and Yellow Boat themes, and all of them are free to download. If you’re still in a Christmas mood, you should check out the cute Greeny Christmas theme pack. Too bad that...

Galaxy A7 (2017) launch nears as retail mode video appears

Samsung will soon unveil the new Galaxy A (2017) series. The company’s Malaysian arm has already sent out invitations for the launch event on January 5th which takes place a few hours before Samsung’s CES 2017 press conference. Official press renders of the Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) were leaked online yesterday. We’ve now come across the retail mode video for the Galaxy A7 (2017) so it’s evident that this handset is coming soon as well. Renders...

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners claim the camera lens is shattering without impact

Samsung is definitely under the microscope, and rightfully so after the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. Now, they could potentially have another problem on their hands. According to Digital Trends, a large number of Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners are reporting that the camera lens is shattering without any kind of impact and Samsung is refusing to cover these incidents under warranty. Apparently, this...

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Nougat beta program could end soon

Samsung has released five versions of the Android 7.0 beta firmware for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, and it looks like the company could soon be wrapping testing. The fifth Nougat beta could be the last, according to a post on Weibo that was shared by a tester on Samsung’s beta community (found in the Galaxy Members app). Does this mean the final version of Nougat could be rolling out soon? Not...

Samsung unveils its new CH711 curved quantum dot monitors just before CES 2017

After launching a couple of curved monitors earlier this year, Samsung is back again with some new models. The CH711 curved quantum dot monitor from Samsung features WQHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) resolution, and comes in two screen sizes: 27-inch and 31.5-inch. Samsung claims that the CH711 has been designed for gaming and that quantum dot technology offers “vivid, visually stunning picture.” The CH711...

Rumor: Samsung switching to software navigation keys with 3D Touch-like functionality for the Galaxy S8

We exclusively reported earlier this month that Samsung is ditching the physical home button on the Galaxy S8 for a better screen-to-body ratio. Bloomberg reported around the same time that the upcoming flagship smartphone from Samsung would feature a virtual home button for an ‘all-screen front’. Now, David Ruddock from Android Police has tweeted some more details regarding the navigation keys on the Galaxy S8. According to David, Samsung has decided...

Buy a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 from Best Buy and get a free 256GB memory card

With the holiday season and the year coming to a close, there is still deals to be had and last minute gifts to be purchased. If you or someone you know has Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint and is interested in a new Samsung smartphone, Best Buy currently has a great bargain. Customers who purchase and activate a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge on Verizon Device Payment, AT&T Next, or Sprint 24-Month Installment will receive a free 256GB memory card....

Only a dual-camera Galaxy can make a Galaxy out of the dual camera

The dual camera setup on smartphones is becoming a trend, with a few manufacturers such as LG (G5, V20), Huawei (P9), and Apple (iPhone 7 Plus) having jumped into the race. And, with Samsung being the most dominant player in the Android scene, it’s natural to wonder if (and when) Samsung will ever enter into the dual camera competition with its rivals (perhaps the Galaxy S8 Plus will present such an opportunity). The claim behind the dual camera...

Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) official press renders leaked

You’ve seen many leaks and rumors about the upcoming Galaxy A (2017) series from Samsung and it’s now time to take a look at the official press renders of the Galaxy A3 (2017) and the Galaxy A5 (2017) that have been leaked online today. No renders of the Galaxy A7 (2017) have been leaked as yet but I have a feeling that they will surface in the near future as well. The renders make it evident that...

More information surfaces regarding Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 8895 processor

Samsung will use its homegrown Exynos 8895 chipset in the Galaxy S8 next year, and the company has been testing it since past five months with clock speeds as high as 4GHz. It was also being predicted that the chipset would make use of ARM’s new Mali-G71 GPU. Now, more details regarding the Exynos 8895 chipset have surfaced. According to a new report straight out of China, there would be two variants...

Daily Deal: Save 48% on Samsung’s Level On wireless noise cancelling headphones

We’re back again with an exciting new deal for our readers! If you wanted to invest in high-end wireless headphones, you should definitely have a look at Samsung’s Level On wireless headphones. Right now, Amazon is selling them for just $129.49, which is a discount of 48% over its original price of $249.99. They also ship worldwide, albeit with an additional charge. The Level On wireless headphones from Samsung feature active noise cancellation,...

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro gets its TENAA and Wi-Fi certification

The upcoming Galaxy C5 Pro has officially been certified in China by TENAA with the model number SM-C5010. The handset has also received its Wi-Fi certification today so it has completed two important regulatory steps before it can be officially launched. With this piece of news, the rumored January unveiling inches closer to certainty. Previous reports have the Galaxy C5 Pro sporting a Snapdragon...

Samsung trails Apple in most holiday phone activations

Not having a new flagship smartphone on the market this holiday season appears to have dented Samsung’s chances of taking advantage of the holiday shopping frenzy. The Galaxy Note 7 could have done wonders for the company’s bottom line had it not been discontinued on account of being a fire hazard. Perhaps that’s a big reason why Samsung is found to be trailing behind Apple in second place for the...

Samsung Smart Switch update brings Nougat, Windows 10 Mobile support

Samsung is making another one of its proprietary apps compatible with Nougat today: an update is now rolling out to Smart Switch with support for the latest iteration of Android. The update also brings support for Windows 10 Mobile; a previous support had brought compatibility with Windows Phone 8.1, and those running what could be the last version of Windows Phone should now be able to transfer...

New Samsung audio products will be showcased at CES 2017

Samsung today announced its new lineup of audio visual products that will be showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 next month. The products include Samsung’s new H7 Wireless Speaker, a new soundbar and a new UHD Blu-ray player. The company says that this new lineup features innovative devices that reflect a total paradigm shift for the company as it’s entered around simplistic and sleek...

Galaxy S8 may get the S Pen as an external accessory

The S Pen stylus is limited to Samsung’s Galaxy Note lineup but if a new report out of China is believed, that might change in the near future. Samsung’s Galaxy S series has never come with an integrated stylus like the Note series handsets do. The report claims that one of the prototypes of the Galaxy S8 did have an integrated stylus but Samsung has decided against it. The company is now said to offer the S Pen as an external accessory for its next...

Samsung’s contract chip manufacturing business expected to post 10% sales growth

According to a new report out of South Korea, Samsung’s foundry business is likely to see sales growth of more than 10 percent this year even though its major client Apple has halted orders. The Korea Economic Daily reported today that sales could cross $4 billion this year, and if that really is the case, it would account for 40 percent of the total revenue of System LSI, Samsung’s non-memory chip business division. Samsung’s contract chip manufacturing...

New Samsung patents rethink the smartwatch

Samsung has had a significant measure of success with the Gear S2 and now, the Gear S3, but the most recent quarter estimates for 2016 show that Samsung only sold 400,000 Gear S2 smartwatches. Of course, the Gear S3 sales figures are not yet in to determine just how successful the Korean giant may be with its latest smartwatch that takes something good and makes it even better, but it goes to show...

T-Mobile rolls out final Galaxy Note 7 update, first to do so in the US

Samsung has been working with carriers worldwide to disable the Galaxy Note 7 and put the phone to rest permanently, and we’ve seen network access removed from the device in places such as New Zealand, Australia (which started on December 15th) and Canada (the update disables WiFi, cellular, and Bluetooth capabilities), with the possibility that the Korean giant may even disable the last 10% of Note 7s still out in the wild in its home country. Here...

Exclusive: Samsung to use Bixby voice assistant in all native apps on the Galaxy S8

After bringing some valuable information regarding the Galaxy S8 over the past few months, we are back once again with more exclusive information regarding the device. As we all know, Samsung acquired Harman and Viv a few weeks ago. Even though the company might not end up using Harman audio in its smartphones just yet, it definitely has plans to use some of Viv’s artificial intelligence in its upcoming flagship smartphone. According...

It took an exploding phone for Samsung to do what it should have done ages ago

Until the Galaxy Note 7 became a fire hazard, Samsung has had two flagship lineups on the market since 2011, when the original Galaxy Note came out as a larger, more powerful upgrade to the Galaxy S2. Every year, the company introduces its newest hero device, in roughly four different color options. But as we regularly see, Samsung never makes it a point to make all those color options available in...

2017 Galaxy A series teaser further confirms water resistance, CES 2017 announcement imminent

Just three weeks ago, we reported that the Galaxy A (2017) series would have IP68 water and dust certification along with USB Type-C charging and 16MP cameras (matching that of the Galaxy C9 Pro). Well, a new teaser suggests that the Iran launch was right on the money. Samsung’s Galaxy A series teaser has been leaked by Samsung Mobile Malaysia featuring the words “It All Begins With A. Hold Your...

Daily Deal: Save 51% on the Samsung Level U Pro Bluetooth headphones

Samsung’s Level U Pro Bluetooth in-ear headphones can be bought on Amazon for $48.65. The Amazon listing mentions that you’re saving about $51.34, which is 51 percent off on the original asking price of $99.99. While Bluetooth headphones aren’t exactly rare in nature, finding a good one can always be tough. If you’ve been hustling to get your hands on a decent set of wireless headphones without spending a bomb, your search ends...

Samsung sending out another Nougat beta for the Galaxy S7 edge

Following last week’s Nougat beta update for the Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung has now started sending out another update for the smartphone with some minor stability enhancements on board. The update is currently being sent out in the UK and South Korea; the changelog doesn’t show too many changes, so don’t expect any shiny new features here. However, it is specified that the update fixes the...