AT&T sending out May security patch for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

AT&T has started sending out an update containing the May security patch for the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge. Although we’re already 12 days into May, it’s good to see that the carrier hasn’t forgotten to issue the patch, even though it is yet to officially detail the new update on its website. It seems like this is merely a security update so there won’t be any new features on board. Devices like the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note 5 (unlocked)...

Hardware and pricing of the Galaxy C5 and C7 revealed

The Galaxy C5 and the Galaxy C7 are gearing up for a release as we all know. It has already been ascertained that China will be the first to get them. Images of the Galaxy C5 have given us a very good idea of what to expect. Chinese site myDrivers has now accessed more details on the handset courtesy of a source. We can see the hardware specifications of the two handsets listed out on a piece...

5-12-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab E, Galaxy Grand Prime, Galaxy Note PRO, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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...

Samsung begins Galaxy Note 6 firmware development

Only a few hours ago we heard that the Galaxy Note 6 could be made official in mid-August, and we have now heard from our sources that Samsung has started development on the software of its next phablet flagship. The build number for the initial firmware is N930FXXU0APE1, which is likely to change with the retail unit of the device. As we exclusively reported earlier this week, at least one new software feature is confirmed, and we will probably...

Themes Thursday: Some excellent themes released this week

We’re back with this week’s Themes Thursday! Samsung has released 88 themes for its compatible Galaxy smartphones this week, and some of them are really good-looking. The Phix Theme is one of the best themes from this week. It has a clean look, thanks to well-designed icons, a minimalistic wallpaper, and a good color combination. [Kendi] Zorfeu and [Kendi] Zorflix themes look gorgeous as...

How to use Screen off memo on your Marshmallow-running Galaxy Note 4

Now that the long-awaited Android Marshmallow update is rolling out to Galaxy Note 4 devices all over the world, it’s time to take a look at the one feature that makes this update worth the wait: Screen off memo. Previously, Screen off memo was only available to Galaxy Note 5 users, or to Note 4 users by means of an unofficial port. Now, Android Marshmallow brings it to the device in...

[Poll] Do you use the rotating bezel on your Gear S2?

The Gear S2 is one of the best devices Samsung has ever launched. Not just because it’s just a great smartwatch, but also because it’s a device that Samsung took the time to perfect instead of rushing it out the door as it usually does with most of its mobile products. It has a great design, and the Gear S2 also introduced us to what is probably the most intuitive way to control a smartwatch yet: the rotating bezel. Samsung took a traditional...

Samsung’s new Ultra Black technology will improve picture quality in bright conditions

It’s a well-known fact that most people watch TV with a light on and not in a pitch-dark environment as intended, but what they may not be aware is that doing so actually hinders picture quality as both excess artificial and natural lighting creates a glare on the display which leads to discoloration and oversaturation. However, Samsung has today unveiled a new technology, coined Ultra Black,...

Oculus brings virtual reality documentary Nomad to the Gear VR

Samsung and Oculus are working together to bring more virtual reality content for Gear VR owners. Hitman Go was announced for the Gear VR yesterday, and now Nomads, a virtual reality documentary, is available to be viewed on Samsung’s virtual reality headset. Nomads, which is created by Montreal-based VR studio Felix & Paul, takes viewers through lives of people in three different parts of the world: Mongolian steppes with a group...