Analyst expects Samsung to ship 12 million Galaxy Note 7 units this year

The Galaxy Note 7 is finally official and Samsung can now get down to the business of selling this flagship smartphone. This means that analysts can now get their predictions in for the year and forecast how the handset is going to perform in the market. The first such forecast comes from an analyst at Hyundai Securities who believes that Samsung could ship as many as 12 million units of the Galaxy Note 7 in the second half of this year. If...

Samsung releases the Rio 2016 Official Application to connect you to the Olympics

Samsung is the Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment category and it’s going all out to promote the games this year. It has even released the Olympic Games Edition Galaxy S7 edge in limited quantities to commemorate the games. The company today announce the release of the Rio 2016 Official Application, an app it created in collaboration with the Rio 2016 Organizing...

[Poll] What Galaxy Note 7 color shoud you pick?

The Galaxy Note 7 is an impressive smartphone, chock full of the latest technologies and software features. A lot of you are probably waiting for the moment you can pre-order Samsung’s latest flagship in your country; some of you might already have decided on the color you want, but we’re sure some of you are wondering which Note 7 color would be the best to go with. Well, we’re here to help. The...

Galaxy S7 edge ruled the Android smartphone market in the first half of this year

Everything has been about the Galaxy Note 7 today and rightly so, it’s one of the best Note flagships that Samsung has ever released, but I would ask you to turn your attention to the Galaxy S7 edge for a moment. You may have already heard that the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge performed spectacularly well in the market after launch and allowed Samsung to post its most profitable quarter in two years. Latest data shows that the Galaxy S7...

Samsung and Amazon make Galaxy Note 7 the first smartphone to support HDR streaming

The Galaxy Note 7 is a phone of many firsts. It’s the first handset to feature Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 and it’s also the first Note that’s completely water resistant. That’s not all though as the Galaxy Note 7 is also the first smartphone to support content streaming in High Dynamic Range or HDR. To make this possible Samsung teamed up with Amazon which owns and operates one of the few online streaming services that offer HDR content streaming. Content...

Galaxy Note 7′s Galaxy Game Pack features four Vulkan API-ready games

The Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge happen to be the first smartphones in the world to support Vulkan APIs from the get go. Samsung did a good job in tuning its flagship smartphones for mobile gamers and has often reminded the public just how good this year’s flagship handsets are at mobile gaming. This is why it’s not surprising to find out that the Galaxy Note 7 supports Vulkan APIs as well and that the Galaxy Game Pack being offered with this...

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2016 live stream replay now available on YouTube

Samsung talked about all of the different ways people could tune into the Galaxy Unpacked 2016 event in a blog post yesterday with one of the easiest being the live stream on YouTube. However, when the event kicked off a few hours ago, the live stream crashed. Quite a lot of people were unable to follow the proceedings live in New York because either they could not get the live stream to work at all or they just kept seeing an error soon after...

Samsung will open up the Galaxy Note 7′s iris scanner to third-party apps soon

The Galaxy Note 7 is Samsung’s first consumer handset to feature an iris scanner. It’s currently used to control access to the device and to the new Secure Folder which lets users protect their data, media, documents and apps behind this additional layer of security. Samsung is also working with major financial institutions to provide a safer mobile banking experience to users but soon the iris scanner will become more useful when it’s opened...

Here are the official accessories for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Along with the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung has also launched official accessories for its latest Galaxy Note smartphone. The list of official accessories for the Galaxy Note 7, which are listed on its official website, includes cases and covers, battery packs, and USB Type-C adaptors. One of the most interesting accessories for the Galaxy Note 7 is the S View Standing Cover that can double up as a...

Samsung Gear IconX US release date confirmed

Samsung has made quite a few announcements today the most notable being that of the Galaxy Note 7. It has also finally confirmed today when the Gear 360 VR camera is going to get a proper release. Customers in the United States who have been waiting to purchase the Gear IconX activity tracking wireless earbuds take note: Samsung today confirmed when it’s going to release the earbuds in the US. The company has confirmed that its wireless Gear...

Here are the first camera samples from the Samsung Galaxy Note 7

The Galaxy Note 7, which was officially unveiled today, has the same camera setup that came with the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. It features a 12-megapixel primary camera on the back and a 5-megapixel secondary camera on the front. Samsung has now published first images shot using the Galaxy Note 7 on its website. You can have a look at all the official Galaxy Note 7 camera samples in the...

The S Pen on the Galaxy Note 7 cannot be inserted the wrong way

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 got some flak last year after some users discovered that the S Pen stylus could go in the wrong way and potentially damage the innards of the device. It’s clear that Samsung will have none of that this year as the S Pen stylus on the Galaxy Note 7 doesn’t go in unless inserted correctly. In fact, the stylus stops at about the 2-3mm mark when you try to put it back the wrong way. So there’s very little chance of damaging...

AT&T to sell the Galaxy Note 7 on August 19, free Gear S2 included

AT&T has announced the sales of the Galaxy Note 7 as expected. The carrier will start taking pre-orders for the handset starting August 3 i.e. tomorrow and fulfill them on August 19. The launch date seems to be consistent with what Samsung mentioned in its press release, so we’re not really surprised. The handset will be offered with AT&T Next Every Year in 24-monthly installments of $36.67 each. You can also get the handset for 30 monthly...

Samsung Pass enables safer mobile banking using the Galaxy Note 7′s iris scanner

We tend to do a lot of stuff using our mobile devices these days, many of us use banking applications on our smartphones and tablets on a daily basis despite being aware of the potential security issues that particularly plague Android-powered devices. Samsung wants to make those concerns a thing of the past. It announced a new security system today called Samsung Pass which will enable Galaxy Note 7 users to access mobile banking more securely using...

Galaxy Note 7 is the very first smartphone to use Gorilla Glass 5

It was reported a couple of days ago that the Galaxy Note 7 might be the first smartphone ever to use Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and that has been confirmed today. It is indeed the very first smartphone to make use of the rough and tough Gorilla Glass 5. This happens to be the strongest glass that Corning has ever created so it’s another vote of confidence for Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone. Corning says that the Gorilla Glass 5 is capable...

Galaxy Note 7 pre-orders in the UK lets you choose between two freebies

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Note 7 today, and just like the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, Samsung is offering freebies to those who pre-order the device. The South Korean smartphone giant will reportedly offer a choice between two freebies to consumers in the UK who pre-order the Galaxy Note 7: the new Gear VR and the 256GB microSD card. In the US, T-Mobile is offering a choice between three options: a Gear Fit 2, a 256GB microSD card,...

Samsung Cloud launched, Galaxy Note 7 owners get 15GB free storage

Prior to Samsung’s event today in New York City we reported many times on the possibility of the company launching a new cloud storage service called Samsung Cloud and that’s precisely what it confirmed on stage today. Now it’s not looking to rival Dropbox or Google Drive with Samsung Cloud, the service is actually more of an extension of the Smart Switch feature which makes it easy for users to transfer data to and from their Samsung devices. Samsung...

[Poll] Will you be buying the Galaxy Note 7?

The Galaxy Note 7 has finally arrived. Samsung took the stage in New York today to take the wraps off its most feature-packed flagship smartphone yet. The smartphone is set to go on sale on August 19th, and folks are likely to be sitting and pondering whether they should be putting their money on Samsung’s latest Galaxy Note device. Whether you’re coming from the Galaxy Note 4, the Galaxy S6 edge+, or any other smartphone that you’re currently...

Verizon confirms pricing and release date for the Galaxy Note 7 and the new Gear VR

Shortly after T-Mobile confirmed how much it’s going to charge for the Galaxy Note 7, when it’s going to be available and which freebies customers can choose from, Verizon has confirmed that starting tomorrow customers will be able to pre-order the Galaxy Note 7 online and that the handset will be available from its stores on August 19. For a limited time, customers who purchase the Galaxy Note 7 or even the Galaxy S7 edge from Verizon will receive...

Samsung offering USB Type-C to microUSB adapter with the Galaxy Note 7

The Galaxy Note 7 ditches the microUSB port and offers a USB Type-C port on board. While this might feel alienating to a few users out there, Samsung has considered the scenarios well in advance. In order to avoid any backward compatibility related issues, the company will supply a USB Type-C to microUSB adapter along with the smartphone. This will help you use any microUSB cable to charge the Galaxy Note 7. This basically ensures that your existing...

Infographic details all of the improvements that Samsung has made to the Galaxy Note 7′s S Pen

Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Note 7 and the new handset comes with a new S Pen. The company always improves the stylus for each new phablet and this year the S Pen has picked up some great new tricks. Samsung says that the new S Pen has a smaller pen tip and increased pressure sensitivity which enables it to replicate the ease and accuracy of a real pen more so than any previous model, and...

Pre-order Galaxy Note 7 from T-Mobile and choose one from a trio of freebies

T-Mobile really wants customers in the United States to pre-order the Galaxy Note 7 from it which is why the carrier has announced that customers will be able to pick one from a trio of freebies which will be offered to all those who pre-order Samsung’s latest flagship starting today through August 28. Pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 7 can be placed online and through T-Mobile stores starting 9:01 pm PT today. The carrier is going to have it in Blue...

Samsung finally confirms a proper release for the Gear 360 camera

Samsung introduced its Gear 360 VR camera earlier this year and has made those who wanted to buy one wait a very long time to get their hands on one. It has released the Gear 360 camera on a limited scale a few times in select markets but it’s now finally going through with a proper launch, the announcement follows Samsung’s unveiling of the Galaxy Note 7 today. Customers will be able to pick up the Gear 360 camera from Samsung’s retail...

Galaxy Note 7 pre-order and release dates for US and Europe

Now that the Galaxy Note 7 has been announced and Samsung has detailed all of its features, many of you will be wondering when you will be able to get your hands on one. Samsung has now provided this crucial information and confirmed the pre-order and released dates for the Galaxy Note 7 in the United States and Europe. Customers in the United States will be able to pre-order the Galaxy Note 7 starting tomorrow, August 3. As expected, the handset...

Samsung posts videos showcasing the Galaxy Note 7′s best features

Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy Note 7 today and while we already know just how capable this handset is, the company has posted several videos online showcasing some of the best features of its new flagship handset. The videos highlight features such as the new user interface, water and dust resistance, all of the new tricks that the S Pen has picked up, new apps, Always On Display as well as the Galaxy Note 7′s iris scanner. All of...

Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs. Galaxy S6 edge+

Today, Samsung has officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 7. It’s not only a successor to the Galaxy Note 5, but also the Galaxy S6 edge+ in some ways. Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone is a considerable upgrade from the Galaxy S6 edge+ in terms of hardware specifications, and it also comes with an S Pen. The Galaxy Note 7 has a 5.7-inch curved display with a newer version of Gorilla Glass,...

Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs. Galaxy Note 5

The Galaxy Note 7 finally became official today, after months of leaks and rumors that were sometimes true and sometimes completely off the mark. The Note 7 is a big step forward in Samsung’s Galaxy Note lineup, and even with the Note 5 just a year old, it packs in enough goodies to be a major upgrade. We will be delving deep into the Galaxy Note 7 in the coming days, but as is our custom, let’s take a look at what the newest Note brings to the table...

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs. Galaxy Note 4 specs comparison: A worthy upgrade

The Galaxy Note 4 still has a lot of fans inspite of being two years old. Long time fans of the Galaxy Note series didn’t upgrade to the Galaxy Note 5 when it came out last year because it lacked a microSD card slot and a removable battery (European consumers, of course, didn’t even have the option to). However, Samsung has brought back the microSD card slot with the Galaxy Note 7. The Galaxy Note 7 not only improves S Pen features, but it also...

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7

It was only a matter of a minutes ago that Samsung unveiled the latest iteration in its Galaxy Note lineup, the Note 7. If you’ve been following our Twitter page, I’m sure you already know that we’ve been reporting live from the event and have had an opportunity to get our hands on the device, so it’s only fitting that we bring you a brief report on our initial impressions after playing around with...

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 goes official with USB Type-C, iris scanner, water-resistant body and more

Samsung has officially taken the wraps off its latest flagship, the Galaxy Note 7. The Galaxy Note 7 is a notable leap forward for Samsung’s Note lineup – it is the first Galaxy Note device with an Edge display that curves on both sides, and also the first to have a water-resistant body. At first glance, the Note 7 might look like a Galaxy S7 edge with a bigger screen and the S Pen, but it brings...

T-Mobile may soon offer $200 off the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge and the Galaxy Note 5

Given that Samsung’s new flagship smartphone will be out soon there will be many customers who would want to pick up one of its existing high-end handsets at a discount and that’s precisely what T-Mobile is looking to capitalize on. A leaked internal memo shows that T-Mobile is planning a new promotion in which it will offer $200 off the Galaxy S7, the Galaxy S7 edge and the Galaxy Note 5. According...

Galaxy Note 5 gets July security patch in India

Following the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S7 lineup, Samsung is updating the Galaxy Note 5 with the July security patch in India. This update seems to have arrived over the weekend, and it is around 85MB in size. Other than the security patches for the month of June, the update comes with the usual batch of performance and stability improvements. As expected, the update comes with the security patch dated July 1 and does not include the patch Google released...

Samsung increasing investment in memory chips

As Chinese companies make an aggressive push in the global memory chip market, Samsung is taking steps to ensure that its lead does not erode. It’s investing more resources into the semiconductor business to better compete against Chinese companies who are reportedly being backed by their government. Samsung has already announced plans to invest $13 billion in plants located in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. The investment will be used to produce...

Samsung’s P/E ratio overtakes Apple’s for the first time

Samsung’s strong performance in the second quarter of this year has renewed investor confidence in the company. Its share price is surging to new record highs aided by its $10 billion stock buyback and for the first time ever, Samsung’s P/E ratio or price-to-earnings ratio has crossed that of its rival Apple. P/E ratio is a way of looking at a company’s value by measuring its current share price relative to its earnings per share. It...

Here’s the Galaxy Note 7′s retail box confirming the device’s specs

When rumors of the Galaxy Note 7 began earlier this year, they painted a pretty picture as far as the specs of the phablet were concerned. From a larger display to 6GB of RAM, we heard it all, until it turned out that the Note 7 wouldn’t be a quantum leap in terms of hardware. We pretty much know all of the specs of the Note 7 at this point, and a leaked picture of the device’s retail box is now offering...