Good Lock update (version 24.0.12) brings support for the Galaxy Note 7 and its integrated iris scanner

Samsung has today updated its Good Lock application to version 24.0.12 in the Galaxy Apps Store. The upgrade introduces compatibility for the recently-announced Galaxy Note 7 and its integrated iris scanner; giving users the facility to unlock a handset that’s running the replacement lock screen using their retina should they want to. It’s worth noting that this update brings a handful of other major changes to Good Lock, too, including:...

Samsung creating new stock trading system which will use the Galaxy Note 7′s iris scanner for authentication

Samsung Securities is a big financial business unit that operates under the Samsung Group umbrella. It has said that it’s developing a new stock trading system which will rely on the Galaxy Note 7′s iris scanner for user authentication. Other financial institutions like banks are said to develop apps that require it for authentication as well but it appears that Samsung believes in the concept of charity beginning at home which is why one of...

Samsung will introduce new Quantum Dot curved gaming monitors at IFA 2016

Samsung today confirmed that it’s going to introduce new Quantum Dot gaming monitors – the CFG70 in 24- and 27-inch as well as the CF791 in 34-inch – at its IFA 2016 press conference that’s scheduled for September 1 at 11am. Both monitors provide brilliant colors across a 125-percent sRBG spectrum. This luminance brings up a variety of game details that are otherwise hidden in both dark and light...

Samsung’s TVkey solution enables users to access pay-TV services directly on TVs

Samsung has created a next-generation security solution which enables users to access pay-TV services directly on their TVs by simply plugging in a low-cost TVkey USB dongle. It ensures content protection without needing a set-top box or a second remote. Samsung has developed TVkey with NAGRA which happens to be the world’s leading independent provider of content protection. TVkey features the terrestrial,...

Fiat Chrysler CEO sees Samsung as a possible strategic partner

We reported about a month ago that Samsung was in talks to acquire a subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles called Magneti Marelli which specializes in developing and producing high-end automotive parts. Samsung is believed to be interested in Magneti Marelli’s capabilities in lighting, entertainment and telematics. If a deal does go through it’s reportedly going to be worth around $3 billion. Samsung has not really said anything about...

Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 flip phone’s promotional images leaked

We first reported a couple of months ago that Samsung was testing a new Galaxy Folder flip phone with a 3.8-inch display. It was later spotted at the FCC with a 2,000mAhbattery. The handset has since received its Bluetooth and TENAA certification which not only revealed some specifications but also indicated that a launch is just around the corner. Now, promotional images for Samsung’s Galaxy Folder...

Samsung Pay Indonesia launch not ruled out

Samsung has gradually been rolling out its mobile payment service in more markets across the globe. Earlier this year it gave us a list of seven countries that it will be expanding into in 2016 and while it’s to be expected that Samsung would eventually want to offer this service wherever its handsets are sold, it won’t happen in a day. Though not on that list, Indonesia might be one of the countries where Samsung Pay is launched in the future. Samsung...

Exclusive: Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 (2017) in the pipeline

Samsung officially announced the Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 (2016) around nine months ago. The second iteration of this mid-range handset lineup got a huge improvement over its predecessor, the handsets got a metal and glass design much like the Galaxy S6, fingerprint scanners as well as cameras with optical image stabilization. We can now confirm that Samsung has the 2017 iteration of...

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to get Action Memo next month

If you picked up a Galaxy Note 7 recently, you might have noticed that the Action Memo feature is missing from the newly released Samsung Notes app on smartphone. Action Memo is one of the most used feature of the Galaxy Note series devices. It lets you do things like jot down notes, numbers, email addresses, locations, and more, and take action on them. After buyers became angry due to the removal...

Samsung’s high-end Dolby Atmos soundbar is now available in Europe

After releasing two Dolby Atmos soundbars in the US, Samsung has announced that the top-end variant of those soundbars is now available in Europe. The HW-K950, which is a 5.1.4 channel system with a total of 15 speakers, is Dolby Atmos certified. Dolby Atmos is a technology that simulates overhead sound by projecting sound on the ceiling. The new soundbar system also features 4K passthrough, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Samsung’s latest soundbar...

Samsung’s Dolby Atmos soundbar systems are now available for purchase in the US

Samsung introduced two Dolby Atmos certified soundbars during CES 2016 five months ago. Now, these soundbars are available for purchase in the US. The HW-K950 and the HW-K850, which cost $1,499 and $999, respectively. The former is a complete package which includes a soundbar, two satellite speakers, and a wireless subwoofer. All the speakers project sound upwards to simulate the overhead sound, which Dolby Atmos promises for true-to-life surround...

Here’s the first look at the beta version of the Gear Manager app for iOS

Samsung had promised during the launch of the Gear S2 that it would make it compatible with iOS devices. The company recently introduced a beta program to test iOS support for its latest smartwatch. YouTuber macfacile has been, who has been testing the Gear Manager app for the Gear S2 on iOS has uploaded a video. From what we can see, the beta version of the Gear Manager app has a UI similar to that of its Android counterpart. Users...

Samsung releases Galaxy Note 7 in China with ‘just’ 4GB RAM

Despite many rumors claiming that a variant of the Galaxy Note 7 with a whopping 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage space would be released in China, Samsung didn’t do it. The South Korean smartphone giant has released the Galaxy Note 7 in China with ‘just’ 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The Galaxy Note 7 launched in China comes equipped with a Snapdragon 820 processor and is priced at CNY 5,988 (around $899 or €799 at current...

AT&T pushes Android Marshmallow to the Samsung Galaxy S5

Along with the Galaxy S5 Active, AT&T has also pushed the Android Marshmallow update to the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) this week. The carrier has released this update to the Galaxy S5 units on its network three months after its competitors At-Mobile and Verizon did it in the US. The update carries a build number MMB29M.G900AUCU4DPH2 and updates the Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0. The update is being pushed over the air...