Gear S2 iOS beta program has finally begun

Samsung said late last year that it would bring iOS support to Gear S2 by mid-January 2016. That obviously did not happen and we have all been waiting for a very long time for the Gear S2 to finally become compatible with the iPhone. Those who own Samsung’s first circular smartwatch will be delighted to know that the Gear S2 iOS beta program has finally begun. Samsung has actually launched this beta program for both the Gear S2 and the Gear Fit 2,...

McAfee VirusScan comes pre-installed on the Samsung Z2

Samsung launched its new Tizen-powered smartphone just yesterday. To assure Samsung Z2 owners of security, Samsung has pre-installed McAfee VirusScan from Intel on the device. Tizen already has many security features at the operating system level to protect users against malware and other threats, additional security at the software level is always welcome. Intel Security has confirmed that the Samsung Z2 comes pre-installed with the McAfee...

Wallpaper Wednesday: Vectors

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on seven vector-themed backgrounds. All images are available in a FHD 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 Galaxy Note 7 explodes while charging using a USB Type-C converter

Samsung is in the process to ship the Galaxy Note 7 to its customers who pre-ordered the device, but we already have a case of an exploded device. A brand new Galaxy Note 7 blew up in China and turned into a mess while charging with a microUSB to USB Type-C converter. We are not sure as to whether the owner of this device used a bundled microUSB to USB Type-C converter, but we...

Samsung’s shipping the Galaxy Note 7 in Germany ahead of schedule

When Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy Note 7 in Germany, it revealed that it would start shipping pre-orders of the handset on Tuesday, August 30, which is three days before its official launch in bricks-and-mortar stores. However, it appears that the firm has already started distributing handsets to consumers in the region as several readers of All About Samsung have reached out to the publication...

Samsung opens Galaxy Note 7 pop-up stores in Amsterdam and Rotterdam

Samsung has opened two pop-up stores in the Netherlands — one in Amsterdam, and the other in Rotterdam — to give potential customers a taste of what its recently-announced flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 7, has to offer before its delayed launch in bricks-and-mortar stores on Friday, September 9. Those who attend the pop-up stores will also have an opportunity to try out the brand new edition...

More specs of Samsung’s next high-end flip phone revealed

We have known for a couple of months now that Samsung is developing a new high-end flip phone codenamed “Veyron.” It’s going to be the successor of the SM-2016 high-end clamshell phone that was released in China last year. The SM-W2017 was spotted on Geekbench a couple of days ago and that revealed some specifications of the handset. It has now made a stop at AnTuTu benchmark where more specs have...

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge giveaway goes live on the SamMobile Shop

Here is your chance to get one of the best smartphones Samsung has ever made for free. Entries for the international Samsung Galaxy S7 edge giveaway are now open on the SamMobile Shop. Enter now for a chance to win this amazing smartphone for free only via the SamMobile Shop. If you’ve forgot what this handset is capable of check out our review of the Galaxy S7 edge. The giveaway is open to all those who are aged 21 or older at the time of entry....

Here’s everything you need to know about the Samsung Cloud storage service

Samsung announced the launch of a new cloud storage service called Samsung Cloud alongside the Galaxy Note 7 earlier this month. It makes switching to a new phone or restoring an older device very easy. All Galaxy Note 7 owners get 15GB of storage for free. This is different from the Samsung Cloud Together app that’s great for managing all cloud storage services and locking secure images on your device. Samsung...

Galaxy Note 7 supply shortage should be temporary, company says

The Galaxy Note 7 is experiencing supply difficulties. That is a statement that it seems unusual to say, considering that the Galaxy Note lineup hasn’t had this type of unprecedented success since its inception in 2011. Between the Galaxy Note series and the Galaxy S lineup, it’s been obvious which one sells the best — but Samsung’s latest feature-packed phablet with its intelligent S Pen is making waves. First, there’s the “outstanding” pre-orders...

Samsung reportedly increasing OLED production ahead of curved iPhone release in 2017

Samsung has reportedly started installing new production equipment at a plant in Korea as it gears up production to supply OLED displays to Apple. Its rival has never before used an OLED display for the iPhone and it’s expected to break with tradition in 2017. A recent report from Nikkei Asian Review suggested that Apple will launch three iPhones next year one of which is going to be a premium handset with a 5.5-inch or larger display that’s...

Digital Europe awards UHD certification to Samsung’s entire 2016 SUHD TV lineup

Earlier today, Samsung revealed that all of its 2016 SUHD TVs have been granted Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV certification from Digital Europe, which is one of the most influential and reputable organizations representing the digital technology industry in the continent. Achieving certification from Digital Europe is no easy task, so Samsung should definitely consider this as an achievement...