Galaxy Note 7 issues feared to push Samsung down further in China

China is one of the most lucrative markets in the world and it also happens to be one of the most competitive. It has not been easy for Samsung to compete in China particularly against the likes of local manufacturers like Huawei, Oppo and Xiaomi. Samsung’s market share in China has already dropped 8 percent this year compared to its peak share of 21 percent back in 2013. Market analysts now fear that the Galaxy Note 7′s battery issues might...

Galaxy C9 appears on import tracker with a 6-inch display

Samsung has reportedly been working on a new Galaxy C series smartphone codenamed ‘Amy’ for a while now. The handset first surfaced a little over a month ago when it was spotted in Indian import tracker Zauba bearing the moniker Galaxy C9 (SM-C9000), and now a few more samples of the device have been brought into the country for testing purposes. If information provided in the documentation...

Samsung launches a new version of the Tizen Store in Indonesia

Although it hasn’t launched a Tizen-powered smartphone in Indonesia, Samsung has today opened a new version of the Tizen Store that has been specifically created for the country. This leads us to believe that the Samsung Z2 will hit the shelves in the region a lot sooner than previously expected. Samsung has also expanded its in-app payment platform to accomodate users in Indonesia who now purchase expansion packs in their local currency. A...

Korea is now allowing exchanged Galaxy Note 7s to be used on planes

Airlines and aviation regulators quickly started banning the use of the Galaxy Note 7 on planes once Samsung confirmed the battery cell defect and issued a recall. It made absolute sense since the handset was a fire hazard and you can’t have that on a plane, particularly not in the cargo compartments. Now that Samsung is swapping out unsafe units for safe ones, the regulators are allowing the handset’s use again. The transport ministry of South...

Verizon is now selling the Galaxy Note 7 again

Despite previous rumors claiming that it wouldn’t go back up for sale until late October, Verizon has today kicked off sales of the Galaxy Note 7 in the United States. The handset is listed as in stock on the carrier’s website in all three colors — black, blue and silver — with no mention of a shipping delay. It’s worth noting that the recall and exchange program are still in full swing, so if you already own a Galaxy Note 7 and haven’t seeked...

Verizon’s latest Galaxy Note 7 update flashes a warning on unsafe handsets

Verizon is sending out a new software update for the Galaxy Note 7 today. Software version MMB29M.N930VVRS2APHE is a very important update for the Galaxy Note 7 as it adds the green battery indicator to Galaxy Note 7 units that have a safe battery to reassure users that the unit they have isn’t going to explode unexpectedly. “Your Note7 is ok to use if the battery level indicator in the top right...

Samsung’s high-end flip phone rumored to feature Always On Display

We were the first to tell you a few months ago that Samsung is developing a new high-end flagship flip phone internally codenamed Veyron. Since then we’ve spotted the handset being imported into India for testing and have even seen some leaked images. Its specifications have also been leaked as well. There’s now a new report about this handset which suggests that the flip phone bearing model number SM-W2017 is going to feature an Always On Display...

AT&T brings Wi-Fi calling to the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5

AT&T has started rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5. The latest update for these devices brings support for AT&T Wi-Fi calling, Advanced Messaging and it also features the latest September security update. It’s interesting to see that AT&T has rolled out the September security patch to these devices when you consider the fact that this patch is yet to be released for the...

Verizon releases Marshmallow for the Galaxy Tab S

About a month ago it was reported that Samsung might not release Marshmallow for the original Galaxy Tab S but we later picked up on a user manual which confirmed that Android 6.0 would be coming to this tablet in the near future. The update was later released for this tablet in Germany. Verizon today released Marshmallow for the Galaxy Tab S. It’s an impressive feat for the carrier when you consider that this is a tablet from two years ago and on...

Galaxy Note 7 exchange units now in the US, total 500,000

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few weeks, you’re aware of the worldwide Galaxy Note 7 recall that Samsung has made, telling consumers to power down their devices and turn them in due to explosions from Galaxy Note 7s across the globe. It’s likely the case that, as you read this news article, you’ve either received an email from your carrier, Samsung, or both, or are soon to receive one about the recall and what it means for...

Samsung Pay gets iris scanning support in new update

Samsung is rolling out a new update for Samsung Pay today. The Samsung Pay app version 2.3 has been released and it brings a couple of new features included but not limited to support for iris scanning. It will enable users to take advantage of the iris scanner when they are prompted for authentication, however, this feature is currently only useful to those who own a Galaxy Note 7. Samsung Pay version 2.3 adds support for some more gift and...

Analysts now expect Galaxy Note 7 sales to lag behind the Galaxy Note 5

When the Galaxy Note 7 was announced next month it felt like Samsung had another winner on its hands. The device received amazing reviews at launch and it was quickly painted to be the handset to beat in 2016. It all turned upside down when Samsung confirmed a battery cell issue, halted sales and issued a recall. Since then, the company’s market value and brand value has suffered significant damage. Not all customers may be willing to place their...

Review: How is it using the Galaxy S6 edge more than a year later?

2015 saw a drastic change in Samsung’s vision for its smartphones. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge brought the company’s flagship lineup into the big league in terms of design; Samsung did away with the plastic bodies and substituted them with one that incorporates glass and metal for an extremely premium look and feel. Of course, those curves on the Galaxy S6 edge were another major attraction,...

Samsung opens up its Hybrid broadcast broadband TV media player to third-party developers

Samsung today announced that its Hybrid broadcast broadband TV media player is now going to be open source. Third-party developers will be able to find it on open source developer community github by simply searching for HbbPlayer. This move enables broadcasters and app developers who are creating HbbTV apps to test and validate them on a platform which can be implemented on any HbbTV 1.5-compliant...

Gear Fit 2 price reduced by Amazon

If you’re in the market for a fitness and activity tracker then you should really check out the Gear Fit 2. We recently published our review of the Gear Fit 2 and found it to be a robust wearable device with some great features. The device normally sells for $179.99 but Amazon has reduced the price slightly so you have the option to save some money when picking up the Gear Fit 2. The Samsung Gear Fit 2 can be purchased...

09-20-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy Tab S, and more

Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various regions every day, and you can find out which firmware updates were pushed out by the company over the...