Samsung Z2 is now available in India through PayTM

Samsung officially launched its latest Tizen-powered handset – the Samsung Z2 – in India last week. At the event the company confirmed that the handset would be sold through both online and offline channels. The Samsung Z2 is available to purchase in India starting today, PayTM is the exclusive online seller of this handset in the country while multiple retail partners will be selling it offline. Customers who purchase the Samsung Z2 will get a 90-day preview of Jio and will be able to use unlimited 4G data and voice calls. The Samsung Z2 costs Rs. 4,590 (around $68) and is available in gold, black and red wine colors.

The Samsung Z2 has a 3.97-inch display and is powered by a quad-core Spreadtrum processor coupled with 1GB RAM, 8GB of expandable storage, VGA front and 5-megapixel rear camera as well as a 1,500mAh battery. The Samsung Z2 happens to be the first Tizen-powered smartphone to feature support for 4G LTE. In case you’re wondering whether or not you would like to purchase this smartphone, do check out our hands-on with the Samsung Z2, it will help make your decision easy.

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Samsung launches 14nm Exynos 7570 processor for entry-level devices

Samsung has unveiled the new Exynos 7570 chipset that’s made for entry-level smartphones and tablets as well as IoT devices. It is based on the company’s power-efficient 14nm FinFET fabrication technology for smaller size and better power efficiency.

The South Korean electronics giant was the first company to release a smartphone SoC based on 14nm FinFET technology. The company later extended its 14nm SoC lineup by introducing Exynos 7870 for mid-range devices and Exynos 8890 for high-end devices. Now, with the introduction of Exynos 7570, Samsung’s complete Exynos lineup is based on 14nm technology.

As for the Exynos 7570 itself, the chipset uses a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, which is said to offer 70 percent improved performance and 30 percent improvement in power efficiency when compared to 28nm based predecessor. The SoC also full integrates Cat. 4 LTE 2CA modem, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM Radio, GPS.

Ben K. Hur, Vice President of System LSI Marketing at Samsung Electronics, said, “With Exynos 7570, more consumers will be able to experience the performance benefits of the advanced 14nm FinFET process in affordable devices. By successfully integrating various connectivity solutions, Samsung is strengthening its competitiveness in the single chip market”

The Exynos 7570 also integrates an improved image signal processor with support for up to 13-megapixel rear-facing, 8-megapixel front-facing cameras, and 1080p video recording. There’s no clear information about the GPU that Samsung has used in the chipset, but it claims that it can support screen resolutions of up to 1280×800 pixels.

The new SoC integrates a better designed PMIC (power management integrated chip) and RF (radio frequency) functionalities to reduce its physical size by up to 20 percent compared to its predecessor, so that slimmer smartphones can be designed. We can soon see some new smartphones from the company that use the Exynos 7570 chipset.

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Samsung demonstrates peak download speeds of 230 Mbps on the Galaxy Note 7 with Sprint

Samsung and Sprint have conducted a live demonstration of three-channel carrier aggregation out in the field. The demonstration was meant to show what’s next for Sprint’s LTE Plus Network which runs on Samsung’s network infrastructure technology. Peak download speeds of up to 230 Mbps were demonstrated on some of Samsung’s best devices including the Galaxy Note 7, the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge.

Carrier aggregation is a feature of LTE-Advanced which joins together bands of spectrum to create wider channels so that there is greater capacity and faster speeds on compatible devices. Basically, it creates a wider lane which enables more data traffic to travel at higher rates. Sprint has now deployed three-channel carrier aggregation on more than 500 cell sites in Chicago.

Samsung’s three-channel carrier aggregation technology is powering the entire setup, it was delivered to Sprint’s existing LTE Plus network via a software upgrade. At the demonstration Samsung successfully showed off peak speeds on the aforementioned devices.

“We continue to invest in LTE Advanced technologies, and drive commercialization of new three-channel aggregation features with carriers such as Sprint through both our Network infrastructure and device products. This will ensure customers will receive the best possible wireless service experience,” aid Mark Louison, SVP and General Manager of Samsung Networks.

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The rumor mill is still not over the Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM

Soon after the Galaxy Note 7 was unveiled and it was confirmed that the handset does not have 6GB of RAM, it was reported multiple times that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage in China. It was believed to offer this configuration only in China as most handsets from local manufacturers already offer 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. However, when the Galaxy Note 7 was officially launched in China last week it was confirmed that it too as the same 4GB RAM like all other variants.

The rumor mill is still not over the possibility that a Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM might be unveiled. An image of a purported Galaxy Note 7 box has been leaked online out of China on which the specs of this handset are listed. Sure enough, the specs mention 6GB RAM. This is obviously not a guarantee that the company is going to offer this configuration in China even though it just looks good on paper when compared to handsets from local devices. It’s not like there will be a significant improvement in the device’s performance just because it has more RAM. It really can’t be said for sure right now if and when the Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM might be launched in China.

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Samsung launches first smartwatch in Italy with an integrated embedded SIM

Samsung and TIM have launched the first smartwatch in Italy with an integrated embedded SIM in collaboration with international digital security firm Gemalto. The Samsung Gear S2 Classic 3G is the first wearable device in the world with eSIM which makes it possible to connect the smartwatch easily to TIM’s mobile network in Italy using a QR code. Once it’s on the network the smartwatch can be used to make calls, send and receive messages as well as use cellular data all independent of a smartphone.

Gemalto’s collaboration with Samsung and TIM is important as it will ensure the correct management and customization of mobile radio directly from within the eSIM. This is the first step in the evolution of the traditional SIM. eSIM enables users to activate their network connection remotely and then use the same eSIM on other devices as well like smartphones and tablets. Customers in Italy can purchase the Gear S2 Classic 3G for 399.90 euro or for 49 euro down and equal monthly installments of 10 euro per month for 30 months.

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Samsung Gear S3 seen in purported images

Samsung confirmed two weeks ago that it’s going to unveil the Gear S3 smartwatch at IFA 2016 in Berlin. We’ve already confirmed exclusively that it’s going to have a rotary bezel like the Gear S2. No press renders or live images of the smartwatch have been leaked online yet but we did see some alleged spy shots of the Gear S3 a couple of months ago. Today, a couple of new purported images of the Gear S3 have been brought to our attention, but it doesn’t look like what you see here is going to be the final product.

The images come from a Walmart listing for a screen protector cover for the Gear S3. Accessory manufacturers are known to use placeholder images when they release their products before the device actually comes out. The smartwatch you see in these images is most likely a placeholder. It’s interesting to note that the watch face is the same as the Gear S2 whereas you would expect Samsung to spruce it up in the next-generation smartwatch. So take these images with a grain of salt and wait until next week when Samsung formally unveils the Gear S3 smartwatch at IFA 2016 in Berlin. It’s expected to launch three variants of the smartwatch – Gear S3 Classic, Gear S3 Frontier and Gear S3 Explorer – this year.

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[Poll] Would you purchase the Galaxy Note 7 or the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge?

Samsung’s entire flagship lineup for 2016 is now available. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have been out for a few months now while the Galaxy Note 7 was only released a few of days ago. These smartphones more or less have the same specifications with the only major changes being limited to the design and some features which are limited to the Note lineup. We would like to know what you as a customer would prefer to spend your money on, would it be the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge which can probably be purchased at a discount right now or the brand new Galaxy Note 7? Vote below and let us know what you factor into your decision in the comments below.

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Exclusive: Samsung to launch its second Windows 10 tablet, the Galaxy TabPro S2

Samsung launched its first Windows 10-based hybrid tablet, the Galaxy TabPro S, eight months ago. It received some great reviews from experts around the world. Some experts found it to be better than the Microsoft Surface Pro. The company is now working on the successor to the Galaxy TabPro S.

We can confirm that Samsung will release the Galaxy TabPro S2 in the coming months with Windows 10 onboard. There will be four models of the Galaxy TabPro S2: SM-W728, SM-W727, SM-W723, and SM-W720. These could either be different models for different markets or models with different hardware configurations. Some of these variants could sport LTE connectivity.

The Galaxy TabPro S2 could sport a 12-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2160×144 pixels, similar to its predecessor, and the latest Intel Core M series processor. We currently don’t have information about a possible time frame for the launch of this upcoming Windows 10 tablet. However, we will keep you posted once we receive more information about the tablet.

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