The 6GB RAM Galaxy Note 7 lives; why it isn’t a big deal

I know, I know: the title of this column is bound to already have a few readers burning me in effigy. Sure, any phone with 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM is worth talking about. After all, there are few popular smartphones with 6GB of RAM, and the RAM amount is enough to match a current-day laptop for that matter. So, yes 6GB of RAM in any smartphone is a big deal. This logic then, presumes that the 6GB RAM Galaxy Note 7 that was discovered months ago when Galaxy...

Samsung creates a 360-degree video tour of Team GB’s Rio Olympics home

Samsung has taken to its official YouTube channel to share a short 360-degree video tour of Team GB’s home at the Rio Olympics. The historic building has been named British House and is located in the grounds of a public park called Parque Lage. From the outside, the structure looks rather antiquated and quaint, but the inside tells a completely different story. It’s extremely modern and is filled to the brim with the latest technology...

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Here’s why I’m picking up the Galaxy Note 7

Last week, Samsung took the wraps off its latest flagship smartphone of 2016, the Galaxy Note 7. I was live at the scene in London where I was quick to share my hands-on experience with the handset after playing around with it a short while. Since then, I’ve had another opportunity to spend some time with the device, so today I’m going to be sharing with you the top five features that have made...

Samsung and rock band Biffy Clyro team up for ‘Hypercube’ VR tour

Samsung has created a “Hypercube” that’s going to tour music festivals in the United Kingdom and enable attendees to watch a virtual reality performance by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro. The multi-storey Hypercube welcomes 50 people at a time, they will strap on a Gear VR headset and would then be virtually transported to a suspended glass box where fireworks and pyrotechnics go off as Biffy Clyro...

Samsung Game Launcher and Game Tools available for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5

The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge introduced Game Launcher and Game Tools, two new features focused on enhancing the gaming experience for users. Game Launcher makes it easy for users to find all the games installed on their device, while Game Tools adds functionality like gameplay video recording, locking the capacitive touch keys so that they do not interfere with gaming, and blocking all notification...

Knox 2.7 improves security on the Galaxy Note 7

Knox 2.7 is the latest version of Samsung’s mobile security software and it significantly improves security on the company’s latest flagship handset. It has several new security features which will be of great benefit particularly to enterprise users, the features provide enhanced protection of personal and work data as well as greater convenience. Knox 2.7′s defenses have been strengthened from the core with Call Flow Protection defense. It safeguards...

Samsung confirms plans to launch Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage in China

There were numerous rumors about the Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, but Samsung finally launched it earlier this month with just 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. However, the company still has plans to launch the 6GB RAM variant of the Galaxy Note 7, but only in China. Now, Samsung Mobile chief DJ Koh has confirmed that the company plans to launch the Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal...

Samsung delays Galaxy Note 7 release in The Netherlands

Recent reports have revealed that Samsung is seeing high demand for the Galaxy Note 7. The handset is available for pre-order in several markets across the globe and it appears that supply constraints are forcing the company to manage the release schedule. Just yesterday Samsung Malaysia confirmed that the launch was being delayed in the country due to supply issues and that the handset will now be released at some point in September. Samsung Netherlands...

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 launched in India, priced at INR 59,900

After unveiling the Galaxy Note 7 earlier this month, Samsung has launched it in India today. Priced at INR 59,900 ($895), the Galaxy Note 7 will be available for pre-order from August, while general availability will start from September 2nd. The device will be available in black, gold, and silver. Sadly, the Blue Coral variant of the Note 7 hasn’t made it to India. Just to refresh your memory,...

8-11-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy Note 5, 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...