Samsung allowing customers in the US to exchange the Galaxy Note 7 for a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge

Samsung has now issued a complete recall of all Galaxy Note 7 handsets that have been shipped since the device was released on August 19. It has been forced to do that following multiple reports of the handset’s battery exploding, the company says that it has made this decision to ensure the safety and satisfaction of its customers. Samsung and its partners are offering multiple ways for customers to either exchange or simply return their...

T-Mobile offering full refunds for the Galaxy Note 7

Samsung has now acknowledged that there’s truth to the reports about the Galaxy Note 7′s battery exploding while being charged. The company says that it has only received reports of 35 units suffering from this problem but it has now issued a voluntary recall of all Galaxy Note 7 handsets shipped since the release on August 19. Samsung will work with its retail and carrier partners across the globe to voluntarily replace all Galaxy Note 7 units....

Samsung teams up with Mercedes-Benz to develop a new digital car key

Samsung has teamed up with automotive giant Mercedes-Benz to develop a new digital car key. The technology, which was showcased yesterday at the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin, is capable of turning any NFC-enabled Galaxy smartphone into a ‘smart key’ that can be used to lock, unlock and start a car. To prevent even the most tech-savvy thief from manipulating the locks to gain access to a vehicle with a smart key, Mercedez-Benz...