AT&T’s now letting Galaxy Note 7 owners swap their replacement unit for a new device

Following in Sprint’s footsteps, AT&T has today announced that it will allow Galaxy Note 7 owners to swap their replacement for any other smartphone in its range if they have any concerns over the safety of the device. “If a customer would like to exchange a replacement Note 7 for a different device we will do,” said an AT&T representative in a statement sent to popular online blog Android Central. AT&T’s decision comes less than 24 hours...

Samsung Z2 launches in Kenya for KSH 6,000

A day later than expected, Samsung has launched its latest Tizen-powered smartphone, the Samsung Z2, in Kenya. The handset, which is available to purchase in either black or gold from local carrier Safaricom’s online portal and brick-and-mortar stores for KSH 6,000 ($59), can be used with a selection of the operator’s reasonably priced pay as you go LTE bundles. The Samsung...

Samsung rolls out September security patch for the Galaxy A5 (2016) in Europe

Samsung has started rolling out the September security update for the International variant of the Galaxy A5 (2016). The upgrade — firmware version XXS3BPI8 — transports a total of 66 patches for the Android OS and nine fixes for the South Korean company’s TouchWiz user interface. As you’d expect, the Security Maintenance Release OTA is being pushed out in stages. However, if you’d like to see if it’s ready for your device, you can do so by heading into...

Samsung Gear Icon X Review: Not ready for prime time yet

Samsung has been pushing towards a wire-free future. The company has been integrating more and more wireless technologies in its products. Wireless charging, NFC and MST payments, Wi-Fi speakers, you name it. The company recently unveiled its first pair of completely wireless headphones, the Gear IconX. It’s not the first in the world to offer a product in this category, but the expectations have...

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro review: Insane battery life makes this one a winner

We liked the Galaxy A9. The 6-inch phablet’s claim to fame was its enormous 4,000 mAh battery, and it was also the most feature-packed smartphone in the Galaxy A lineup. A few months later, Samsung came out with the Galaxy A9 Pro for the Chinese market. The A9 Pro became the first mid-range Samsung device to feature 4GB of RAM, and the company also made the phone every so slightly thicker...

Huge hardware changes predicted for the Galaxy S8

The Galaxy S8 is going to be a crucial device for Samsung as it seeks to salvage its reputation after the botched launch of the Galaxy Note 7. It’s entirely possible that Samsung would want to push the envelope on its next flagship to show consumers and its rivals that it’s still capable of making great devices. A report out of South Korea predicts that Samsung will introduce huge hardware changes with the Galaxy S8. The report claims that...

Samsung is likely to work with the hedge fund proposing its split than against it this time around

A couple of days ago New York-based hedge fund Elliott Associates publicly proposed that Samsung Electronics be split up into a holding and operating company as well as give shareholders a one-time dividend amounting to $27 billion from the company’s cash reserves. Elliott owns 0.62 percent of Samsung Electronics so it’s well within its rights to publicly make that demand which has also found support from countless minority shareholders. Samsung...

Daily Deal: You can currently pick up a Galaxy Tab E 9.6 for just $199.99

Looking for a new tablet to add to your arsenal of gadgets? If so, you’ve come to the right place. While stock lasts, you can bag yourself a brand new 16GB Wi-Fi-only model of the Galaxy Tab E 9.6 anodized in a gorgeous glossy black hue for just $199.99, which is a total saving of $30. This is the perfect deal for those in need of a new tablet for school or college. At 9.6-inches, it’s compact enough to fit into your bag — or even...

Lab test pictures show the Galaxy Note 7 combusting in spectacular fashion

We are all well aware now of the Galaxy Note 7′s tendency to explode. Samsung sprung into action last month when it announced the recall and kicked off the replacement program. However, troubling reports continue to pour in. Just a few days ago it was reported that a replacement Galaxy Note 7 deemed safe exploded just as countless unsafe units have before it leading to a federal investigation into...