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...

How to claim a free Gear VR if you preordered the Galaxy S7 or S7 edge in India

Samsung bundled the Gear VR with Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge preorders in India, but the company didn’t ship the virtual reality headset with the smartphone. Instead, it will start shipping the Gear VR (worth INR 7,900) to customers within 90 days from March 18, 2016. If you had preordered a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge in India, here’s how you can claim the Gear VR for free. Download the My Galaxy app from the Google Play Store on your...

Samsung Q1 2016 earnings might beat expectations

Analysts are now predicting that Samsung might post better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter of 2016 largely aided by the stellar performance of the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. First quarter operating profits for the Korean giant are expected to clock in at 6 trillion won or $5.14 billion, a nominal improvement over the 5.98 trillion won operating profit posted during the same period last year. It was previously predicted that Samsung’s...

Samsung Q1 2016 earnings might beat expectations

Analysts are now predicting that Samsung might post better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter of 2016 largely aided by the stellar performance of the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. First quarter operating profits for the Korean giant are expected to clock in at 6 trillion won or $5.14 billion, a nominal improvement over the 5.98 trillion won operating profit posted during the same period last year. It was previously predicted that Samsung’s...

[Poll] Is Samsung’s fast wireless charger available in your country?

Samsung introduced inbuilt wireless charging to its flagship lineup with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, then later took it a step further by putting fast wireless charging on the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5. The feature can also be found on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, but oddly, it looks like Samsung doesn’t want everyone to be taking advantage of fast wireless charging. In many markets, Samsung’s official store doesn’t sell its fast...

Football legend Pelé is suing Samsung for $30 million

Brazilian football legend Pelé is suing Samsung for $30 million, claiming that the company broke off negotiations with him and used a look-alike in an advertisement that Samsung ran in The New York Times without his permission. The suit has been filed against the company this month in a federal court in Chicago. Samsung ran the ad back in October last year for its ultra high-definition TVs. Pelé’s...

Motion Photo Sharer for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge lets you share your Motion Photo captures

Samsung introduced the Motion Photo feature with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, which records a short video of moments before the one you’re trying to capture each time you click a picture. You can view these videos on the phone by pressing the play button at the top in the picture gallery, but Samsung forgot to implement an option that would let you share these motion photos. Thanks to a third-party app though, you can both save and share...

Pro mode on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge works even when video recording is active

The camera app on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge comes with Pro mode, a feature that is already available on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. However, the advantage on the new devices is that the feature works even when video recording is active. Yes, you can change certain settings manually while recording a video. Once you activate the Pro Mode in the camera app...