Unlocked Galaxy J3 (2016) compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T available on Amazon

Customers in the United States can purchase the Galaxy J3 (2016) through Sprint as well as prepaid carriers Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile. Since all three are CDMA carriers the handset can’t be used on GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile. Those who would like to use the Galaxy J3 (2016) on GSM networks can now purchase the handset from Amazon. It’s selling the unlocked version that’s compatible with both AT&T and T-Mobile. Do keep in mind...

Gear 360 goes up for pre-order in South Korea

Starting today, residents in South Korea can pre-order Samsung’s first 360-degree camera, the Gear 360. The 15-megapixel pocket-sized unit carries a price tag of ₩399,300 ($350) in the region and is expected to arrive at customers doors before its official release date of April 29. If you choose to pre-order the Gear 360, you’ll also receive a complimentary Gear VR headset worth ₩129,800 ($110), in addition to a 5,100mAh portable battery pack, so...

Wallpaper Wednesday: Space

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on twelve space-themed backgrounds. 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 images...

Samsung looks to sell coated NAND flash memory to Apple

Samsung is already part of Apple’s supply chain but it appears that the company wants to do more business with its rival. According to a new report Samsung wants to sell Apple coated NAND flash memory that’s protected against electromagnetic interference or EMI. Samsung is said to be working with a company called Protec to coat NAND flash memory modules so that Apple’s EMI shielding standards are met. Electromagnetic interference is a big problem...

Galaxy S7 edge Olixar Rugged and Olixar Shield case review

We have been taking a few Galaxy S7 edge cases for a spin, and the latest cases we tested are the Olixar Shield and Olixar Rugged. Both are full-fledged cases that nicely wrap around Samsung’s edgy beauty and are stronger than the cases we have reviewed up until now. How do they work in real life? Well, let’s not waste any time and go straight to the review. Olixar Rugged There are regular cases,...

WhatsApp for Tizen gets voice calling support on the Samsung Z3

The native WhatsApp app for Tizen has been updated today with support for a very important feature: voice calling. WhatsApp has flipped the switch for this feature on the Tizen-powered Samsung Z3 smartphone and this update will soon arrive for the Samsung Z1 as well. Users need to be on software version Z300HODD0BPD4 to use the voice call feature; this maintenance release is going to be released soon for the Samsung Z1. WhatsApp voice calling arrived...

Gear S2 Band Adapter goes official comes in two colors

The Gear S2 Band Adapter leaked in photos late last month and went live on a German retail site just last week, so it was only a matter of time before Samsung made it official. Well, the day has come, as the company has officially announced the release of the Gear S2 Band Adapter for the worldwide market. The Band Adapter for the Gear S2 comes in two colors, dark gray and silver, and lets you pair...

Samsung Pay gets support for 20 new banks and credit unions in the US

Samsung has just updated its mobile payment platform with compatibility for 20 new banks and credit unions in the United States. Amongst the newly-supported banks are the Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, Ballston Spa National Bank and First National Bank of Durango. The full list can be seen below: A+ Federal Credit Union Amalgamated Bank of Chicago American 1 Credit Union Ballston Spa National Bank Congressional Federal Credit Union Consumers Credit...

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) arrive in Europe

Not long ago we confirmed the Galaxy J5 (2016) will be released in several European countries. That device has now surfaced on Samsung’s website in France. Furthermore, Samsung Spain takes away all questions regarding a European release for the larger Galaxy J7 (2016), as it has posted the official product page on its website. A few weeks ago, Samsung launched both new J-series devices in China,...

Samsung Pay partners with the largest POS providers to speed up adoption rate of mobile payments

Samsung has announced that its teamed up with the world’s largest point-of-sale (POS) manufacturers to improve the user experience and adoption rate of its mobile payment platform, Samsung Pay. This partnership should, in theory, result in more customers turning to the contactless payment service to purchase goods on a daily basis as it should be both smoother and quicker than inserting a card into a reader and entering a PIN. The South Korean company...

Samsung vows to use technology to revolutionize the global fashion industry

The head of Samsung’s fashion unit has said that the company is going to use technology to revolutionize the global fashion industry and take the lead in this market. These comments were made at the second annual Conde Nast International Luxury Conference in South Korea by Lee Seo-hyun, the president and CEO of Samsung C&T’s fashion division. “Technology can never surpass human creativity,...

Galaxy S5 survives the outdoors for seven months

The Galaxy S5 was Samsung’s first flagship to feature IP67 dust and water resistance, the handset was capable of taking on the elements as it was completely protected against dust and against up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. What if the Galaxy S5 was exposed to the elements for far longer, say seven months? Well as it turns out the Galaxy S5 is more than capable of surviving the outdoors for several months. A South Korean man named...