August security update brings support for the Vulkan API to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

Samsung has been pushing out the August security patch for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe and North America for a little over two weeks now. However, it has today been brought to our attention that the upgrade also bundles compatibility for the Vulkan API. It’s currently unclear why the firm failed to specify this addition in the changelog, but we’re not going to look this gift horse in the mouth. Unfortunately, there aren’t...

Galaxy Note 7 recall will reportedly be announced soon

If reports out of Korea are to be believed, Samsung’s mobile business might be about to take a big hit. The company has already confirmed that it has delayed Galaxy Note 7 shipments to perform additional quality tests on the device following reports of the Galaxy Note 7′s battery exploding while being charged. It’s now being said that Samsung is going to announce an unprecedented recall of the Galaxy Note 7 in less than a week. Yonhap News Agency...

Tizen SDK becomes Tizen Studio, gives one-click installation for multiple platforms

Tizen is on the move, with Samsung’s success with the Z3 (3 million sold in 2015) fueling the rise of the Korean giant’s homegrown OS. Samsung is making changes to Tizen that are bound to make the platform better for consumers with a new update rollout this month, but consumers and users are only one part of the equation: the other pertains to developers, who are necessary to ensure the long-term survival and success of Tizen as a burgeoning platform. With...

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It’s imperative to have reliable mobile device security in this day and age. Google works hard to ensure that Android remains safe while manufacturers take some steps on their own to ensure protection for their customers. There are various solutions for customers who want to add an additional layer of security. You can be one of those users and that too at a significantly reduced price. For a limited time, you can get best-selling Android mobile...

You won’t believe how many millions Samsung spends on R&D every day

Samsung delved into the numbers game for a bit during its IFA 2016 press conference. The idea was to tell people that the company is fully committed to research and development, perhaps the subtle undertone here was to dispel the incorrect notion of Samsung just being a company that copies others and doesn’t do anything itself. If you calculate the daily average of the entire amount that it spends...

Galaxy Folder 2 official images leaked

Another day, another Galaxy Folder 2 leak. Samsung came out with the Galaxy Folder flip phone last year and this upcoming handset is the successor. From all that has been leaked up till now it’s clear that this clamshell smartphone is going to be a China-only affair. We recently saw leaked live pictures of the handset and today the official press images of the Galaxy Folder 2 have been leaked...

These are the model numbers for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier

Samsung formally unveiled the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier smartwatches yesterday. Our initial impression of the product is that it’s a story of refinement through and through. Samsung has taken something great – the Gear S2 – and made it even better. If you have been double minded about owning a smartwatch you should definitely give the Gear S3 a chance. If you like to get a bit technical about your devices then you will certainly be...

Samsung is bringing its Family Hub refrigerator with 21-inch touchscreen to Europe

Earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016, Samsung unveiled a new refrigerator called Family Hub. It’s unlike any other refrigerator because it has a massive 21.5-inch touchscreen display. Family Hub was released four months ago in the United States with a hefty price tag starting at $5,600. At IFA 2016, Samsung has confirmed that it’s now going to release the Family Hub refrigerator...

Samsung TV Plus service will be expanded to the United States and Europe

Samsung introduced its Smart Hub content platform at IFA 2016 today in Berlin. It also announced the formation of a new premium HDR content partnership that will enable its customers to realize the full potential of its Quantum dot SHUD TVs. Samsung also confirmed its plans of expanding the Samsung TV Plus service. Samsung TV Plus was launched about ten months ago, the company describes it as the world’s first virtual TV channel service. It...

Samsung teams up with MakerBot to equip schools in five European markets with 3D printers

During its IFA 2016 press conference, Samsung announced a new partnership with MakerBot. It has announced that it’s going to team up with MakerBot to equip schools, colleges and museums in five European markets with 3D printers. In case you were unaware, MakerBot is one of the global leaders in 3D printing. The companies will be providing schools, colleges and museums in these markets with 3D printers and will also provide training to teachers and...

Samsung will now provide 10-year burn-in warranty for its Quantum dot SUHD TVs

Samsung’s IFA 2016 press conference is underway in Berlin and the company has already made a couple of interesting announcements on stage. Samsung has announced today that it’s going to provide a 10-year free burn-in warranty for its SUHD TVs with Quantum dot display. It’s making this move to show its confidence in the reliability of its Quantum dot technology. The company revealed its new Quantum...

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After launching the Gear S3 last night, Samsung is ready for its IFA 2016 press conference. You can watch the live stream of Samsung’s IFA 2016 press conference right here. from SamMobile http://ift.tt/2bK6hKk via IFT...

Samsung Gear S3 uses 14nm Exynos 7270 processor

Samsung’s latest smartwatch, the Gear S3, was announced yesterday. It comes with various improvements over the last year’s Gear S2, and the processing chipset is one of them. Samsung didn’t talk about the processor model used in the Gear S3 during the launch yesterday, but we come to know that it uses an Exynos 7270 processor. The Exynos 7270 has a 1GHz dual-core CPU, which is made using Samsung’s latest 14nm FinFET fabrication process. We don’t...

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime with 5.5-inch 1080p display and fingerprint sensor officially unveiled in Vietnam

Last week, we reported that Samsung is working on a souped up version of the Galaxy J7. Now, Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy J7 Prime for the Vietnamese market. The new smartphone features higher screen resolution, increased RAM and storage, a fingerprint scanner, and a better front-facing camera compared to the Galaxy J7 (2016). The Galaxy J7 Prime features a 5.5-inch 1080p display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 4 protection, a 13-megapixel...