Samsung teams up with The Weather Channel to launch exclusive application for Galaxy smartphones

You may recall that Samsung took the wraps off its ‘Made for Samsung’ program at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas back in January. However, chatter has been a little sparse since its unveiling, leading many people to come to the conclusion that the firm had canned the scheme before it even saw the light of day, but, thankfully, that was not the case as the South Korean company has just revealed...

Samsung announces Pink Gold Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge for Korea other markets to follow

The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are the finest devices on the market, but smartphone color is becoming as big of a deal as the devices themselves. The traditional black and white colors have lost the affection of consumers over the last few years, with many wanting to see more customized color options available from launch day. Samsung launched the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge with White Pearl, Silver Titanium,...

Samsung will launch its mobile payment platform in Singapore this quarter

Samsung is now in the final stages of optimizing its mobile payment platform for launch in Singapore. At present, Samsung Pay is only available in China, the United States and South Korea, making Singapore the first market in Southeast Asia to receive access to the service when compatibility starts rolling out later this quarter. We are extremely excited that Singapore is the first market in Southeast Asia to roll out Samsung Pay. Singapore’s connectivity...

Samsung details contents of April security patch

Earlier today, Samsung posted the contents of this month’s exploit maintenance patch on its official Security Blog. The upgrade, which is currently en route to the South Korean company’s major flagship models, is primarily targeted at fixing a critical driver error which could, if not treated, enable intruders to access files stored on your device’s personal drive. Not surprizingly, the manufacturer could not disclose the entire changelog for this...

You can now pick up a refurbished Galaxy S7 for $499

If you’re in the market for a Galaxy S7, but are not in the position to fork out $670 to purchase the handset, you may want to listen up as we have a fantastic deal for you. Independent online retailer Yapper Wireless has just kicked off a flash sale on a 32GB factory unlocked GSM (AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile) variant of the device — so, while stock lasts, you can pick one up for just $499. Just in case you happened to miss its announcement or...

Think the Gear S is the best Samsung smartwatch? Here are five reasons to consider the Gear S2

The Gear S2 is a thing of beauty, but its software capabilities are just as formidable despite the emphasis on sheer hardware alone of which we tech enthusiasts are most guilty. At the same time, however, we’re aware of our diehard Gear S fans who see the circular display as a turnoff reason to refrain from buying the Gear S2. You may not find the circular display worth investing in, but there are five reasons to consider the Gear S2. We present...

McDonalds customers in the UK can play with Samsung tablets while they down a Big Mac

Do you ever feel bored when you’re at a McDonald’s going to town on a Big Mac? Ronald McDonald has just the cure for you, provided you’re visiting one of his outlets in the United Kingdom. McDonald’s UK is installing Samsung Galaxy tablets across most of its outlets in the country so that customers can browse the web, check social media, play games and more while they eat. The decision to install tablets at its outlets is part of McDonald’s...

Samsungs new Android app stops kids from holding phones too close to their eyes

How many times have our parents stopped us from sitting too close to the TV when we were kids? Well, kids these days are glued to smartphone and tablet screens, which could be harmful to their eyes. Samsung understands this, and that’s why it has made an app for stopping kids from holding smartphones and tablets too close to their eyes. Samsung’s new Safety Screen app for Android devices stops kids (or anyone else) from holding a smartphone...

Samsung demonstrates its 4K video broadcasting technology at NAB 2016

Samsung showcased its 4K UHD video broadcasting technology at NAB 2016 in Las Vegas, which is the world’s largest broadcasting equipment exhibition. The company demonstrated the complete process of recording 4K videos, encoding those videos, and broadcasting them live to one of the company’s SUHD TV. Along with a real-time demonstration of 4K video broadcasting, Samsung also showcased MTT (MPEG Media Transport), a technology that allows quick...

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) detailed screen analysis

Samsung launched the new Galaxy A (2016) lineup of premium mid-range smartphones this year, and we recently tested the Galaxy A7′s display to see how it measures up. The Galaxy A7 is the second-largest phone in the A series, so let’s find out what this phone brings to the display in terms of the viewing experience. We tested the screen in the Adaptive mode, which is the default display mode, and also...

Samsung isnt taking security patch updates seriously

We have ranted often about Samsung’s confusing and slow software update policy. Things have certainly been looking up, especially with the latest update that rolled out to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, but it seems that apart from major upgrades, Samsung isn’t taking monthly security patch updates seriously either. The company has clearly said that the monthly security updates that Google mandated...

Galaxy S5 SM-G900F model starts getting Marshmallow update

The Galaxy S5 first got the Marshmallow update in South Korea, followed by regions like Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina and others. Now, the most widespread model of the S5 has started getting its Android 6.0 treat, with the update rolling out to the SM-G900F model in Sri Lanka. This is the same model that is available is most parts of Europe and many other regions, and it looks like Marshmallow for the S5 is finally ready to become more widely...

Rumor: Samsung to develop a huge 1/1.7-inch camera sensor for its future smartphones

Samsung had been consistently improving camera quality on its Galaxy smartphone with each passing year, and it will continue to do so in the future. It recently released its flagship smartphones with a new camera that features dual-pixel phase-detection autofocus technology for significantly improved the focusing capability. According to a new rumor, Samsung seems to be working on a new larger-sized camera sensor for its future smartphones. According...

Samsung Developer Conference 2016 will see more than 100 industry leaders inspire attendees

The Samsung Developer Conference 2016 is going to take place from April 27 to April 28 at the Moscone West Center in San Francisco, California. The conference is centered around the theme of “Connecting the Future Everywhere You Look,” and it will offer attendees more than 70 sessions in which over 100 industry leaders will educate and inspire them. Sessions will include interactive workshops and hands-on device experiences. Areas of technology on...

Samsung Pay could be launched in Ukraine soon

Samsung will be expanding its mobile payments service to several new markets this year. Samsung Pay has already been launched in China with support for some of the country’s biggest banks, and it’s set to be rolled out in several European countries in the coming months. A new report suggests that Samsung Pay might be launched in Ukraine as well this year. A job posting from Samsung has been spotted...

Samsung introduces partner firms to four university-owned IoT technologies

Samsung has introduced its partner companies to four latest Internet of Things technologies owned by local universities at the 2016 Advanced IoT Technology Conference at Samsung Electronics Relationship Academy in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province to help them make their next-generation technologies more competitive. This is a partnership program between Samsung through which it showcases technologies...

Benchmark reveals specifications of the Galaxy C7

It was first reported about three weeks ago that the Galaxy C5 (SM-C5000) was undergoing testing in India, back then we exclusively confirmed that the Galaxy C7 (SM-C7000) was also in the pipeline. SamMobile China reported a few days ago that the new C series handsets will have thin metallic bodies like the Galaxy A8 while specifications of the Galaxy C5 were also leaked online. We reported just yesterday...

You can snag yourself a Galaxy Tab A 9.7 for just under $210

Independent retailer Quick Ship Electronics has just kicked off a fantastic sale on the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 via its eBay store. While stock lasts, you can pick up a 32GB factory refurbished Smoky Titanium slate for just $209.99, which is a total saving of $120. Just in case you need a refresher on its specifications, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 packs a 9.7-inch TFT capacitive display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, a 1.2GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, a...