[Poll] Are you planning on keeping your Galaxy Note 7?

Samsung has announced that it’s discontinuing the Galaxy Note 7. It has recalled the handset once again and is now urging all users to return or exchange their device. Samsung is even providing monetary incentives to get people to give up the Galaxy Note 7. I’ve been reading on forums and social media that there are quite a few users who are adamant that they will keep using the Galaxy Note 7 even though it’s not clear what’s causing the explosions...

Galaxy C9 features a new antenna design

We exclusively reported two months ago that Samsung is working on a new Galaxy C series device which will be called the Galaxy C9. We’ve spotted the handset on several benchmarking websites since and have an idea of its specifications. Samsung is yet to confirm when it’s going to unveil the Galaxy C9 but the fact that it recently received its FCC certification goes to show that the handset might...

Samsung Pay Beta launches for the 3G/4G model of the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic

Three months after launching the Samsung Pay beta for the regular Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic in the United States, Samsung has today introduced compatibility for the 3G/4G variant. Thanks to a recent software update, the mobile payment platform should already be installed on newly-supported models of the watch, so all you have to do to get started is hold the Back key for...

The next best thing: what you can expect to keep (and give up) in the Galaxy Note 7 to Galaxy S7 transition

I wrote a column some time ago on the Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy Note 7 being more alike than ever, a column that was designed to challenge Note faithful on how they perceive the Galaxy S series in general. Sure, the Galaxy Note 7 has an S Pen that you won’t find in the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge, but there is a lot of carryover inspiration between the two devices that will help in this time of crisis and despair for Note 7 users who’d do anything...

Samsung is having to slow down future projects because of the Galaxy Note 7

The entire Galaxy Note 7 fiasco hasn’t just cost Samsung billions of dollars, it has also upset the company’s other initiatives because it’s all hands on deck right now to deal with this crisis at Samsung. A report out of Korea today claims that Samsung Electronics will be forced to slow down its work on future projects related to security, fintech, finance, iris recognition, cloud and even electric cars. It has already been reported that because...

AT&T now rolling out Android 6.0.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S 10.5

AT&T has finally started distributing the Android 6.0.1 update for the first-generation Galaxy Tab S 10.5. The upgrade, which weighs in at 1.06GB, transports the latest build of Marshmallow to the slate, in addition to all of the bug fixes bundled into the September Security Maintenance Release (SMR). The carrier has also baked support for its NumberSync functionality into the firmware, which allows customers to use their tablet to make...

New Samsung patent shows it wants to reinvent the tablet

It has long been rumored that Samsung will soon come out with foldable mobile products. We have heard rumors about foldable smartphones and tablets, and have also seen the design patents that Samsung has been awarded for its work. It has now been awarded another design patent which reveals that the company is working on basically reinventing the entire tablet experience. The patent details...

Samsung to build Valve’s Stream Link technology into future Smart TVs

It has been revealed today that Samsung will integrate Valve’s Steam Link technology into future generations of its Smart TVs. The announcement was made during the Steam Dev Days conference in Seattle, Washington and reported by Steam Spy on Twitter. For those unaware, Steam Link allows a PC gamer to beam games from their powerful gaming computers to low-powered devices. It works in a similar way to Xbox’s Game Streaming functionality, enabling users...

Survey finds 40 percent of Samsung users now open to jumping ship

Samsung has put the Galaxy Note 7 behind it and is ready to take the financial hit but the fallout from the entire crisis isn’t just limited to these two things. The company’s brand value has been significantly dented and consumer confidence has fallen in its products as well. It not entirely impossible that Samsung phone owners might want to jump ship to another manufacturer, a recent survey conducted by e-commerce company Branding Brand shows...

Major airlines are stocking fire-containment bags to deal with Galaxy Note 7 fires

Major airlines are stocking planes with fire-containment bags to deal with Galaxy Note 7 smartphones that burst into flames, according to The Wall Street Journal. This decision comes shortly after a ‘safe’ replacement model of the problematic handset caught fire on a Southwest Airlines flight before takeoff. Alaska Air Group Inc. and Virgin America Inc. have already distributed the fire-containment bags to their entire mainline...

Samsung puts Magnetti Marelli deal on the back burner to deal with the Galaxy Note 7 crisis

It was reported earlier this year that Samsung was in talks with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to acquire its automotive parts subsidiary, Magnetti Marelli. The company was reportedly interested in Magnetti Marelli’s capabilities in telematics, lighting and entertainment. It was suggested that if a deal was made it could be worth around $3 billion. There were good vibes coming from Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne as he said he was not personally...

Samsung now expects to lose an additional $3 billion because of the Galaxy Note 7

Samsung has already revised its operating profit forecast for the third quarter of this year, estimating that it will lose $2.3 billion as a result of the Galaxy Note 7 discontinuation. The company has said today that it now estimates to lose mid-3 trillion won ($3 billion) in operating profit from the fourth quarter of this year through the first quarter of 2017 because it has had to cancel its flagship smartphone. Analysts have estimated that...

Health Canada expands its recall of the Galaxy Note 7 to 17,000 additional handsets

Health Canada, the region’s consumer safety agency, has extended its recall of the Galaxy Note 7 to an additional 17,000 handsets. The body has revealed that a total of 39,000 devices have been sold or distributed in Canada to date, of which 22,000 were included in the first recall. It’s believed that the majority of the units in circulation in the country have already been swapped...

Exclusive: Galaxy Tab S3 WiFi and LTE (SM-T820, SM-T825) to launch in Q1 2017

The Galaxy Tab S3 was rumored for a September 1st launch as well as IFA 2016, but the new tablet collection has yet to appear. That’s because Samsung has had other plans in store. To that end, we’re back with an exclusive. We can now confirm that the Galaxy Tab S3 bearing model numbers SM-T820 and SM-T825 will launch in Q1 2017. The SM-T820 model number is for the Galaxy Tab S3 WiFi model, the SM-T825 model number is for the Galaxy Tab S3 LTE...

Themes Thursday: Here are some good themes out of 101 released this week

Welcome back to Themes Thursday! This is where we showcase the best themes released each week for Samsung smartphones. Samsung has released 101 themes in the Theme Store over the past one week, and we’ve found six themes that you might be interested in. As usual, themes designed by Kendi and MINU have managed to grab our eyeballs. [Kendi] MateriOS Black, [Kendi] Niel UI, and [MINU] Pixel themes...

The Galaxy Note 7 crisis might actually have a negative impact on South Korea’s economy

Samsung Group is one of the largest and most powerful conglomerates in South Korea so you can imagine that its performance contributes quite a bit to the overall outlook of the country’s economy. Samsung recently announced the demise of its Galaxy Note 7 flagship. It finally decided to put an end to this crisis because the handset just wouldn’t stop exploding for no apparent reason. The company has already forecasted an immediate $2.3 billion...

Hedge fund pushing for Samsung’s split not deterred by Galaxy Note 7 debacle

Last week, major New York-based hedge fund Elliott Associates publicly came out with a proposal that it wants Samsung Electronics to be split up into separate holding and operating companies and that a one-time dividend amounting to $27 billion should also be paid to shareholders. Elliott happens to own 0.62 percent of the behemoth that is Samsung Electronics and while the company has said it will carefully consider the proposal, no formal announcement...

Galaxy Grand Prime+ surfaces on the official AnTuTu benchmark database

Earlier today, an unannounced Samsung smartphone bearing the model number SM-G532F was spotted on the official AnTuTu benchmark database. The handset, which is believed to be the upcoming Galaxy Grand Prime+, has been in the press a lot over the course of the past few weeks, most recently when three different region-specific variants surfaced in support documents on the firm’s website. The benchmark...

Temple Run 2 launches on the Tizen Store

Popular endless runner game Temple Run 2 is now available to download from the Tizen Store. Granted, this may not seem like a big deal to owners of an Android-powered Galaxy smartphone as the title has been listed on the Play Store for the past three years, but it’s something I’m sure customers in possession of an entry-level Samsung Z1, Z2 or Z3 will appreciate. Samsung has been working tirelessly to broaden the range of applications on the...

Daily Deal: You can currently pick up a Galaxy S7 edge S View Flip Cover for $18.90

Now that Samsung’s announced that it’s putting an end to production of the Galaxy Note 7 and the CPSC has issued a second official recall of the handset, many customers are taking advantage of the South Korean company’s scheme to pick up a Galaxy S7 edge as a replacement. The likelihood is that if you’re getting your hands on a shiny new handset, you’re going to need a nice case to protect it. Fortunately, we have...

A notification LED has finally made its way to non-flagship Samsung smartphones

Samsung’s budget and mid-range smartphones have slowly but surely been getting better in terms of the features and value they offer, but the company has continued to leave a few basic yet important features out of its phones. One of these basic features is a notification LED. We have lamented its absence on even the costliest non-flagship Galaxy smartphones, but Samsung finally seems to...

Samsung to compensate consumers who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 7 in Thailand

Samsung has announced that it will compensate anyone in Thailand who preordered the Galaxy Note 7 or paid a deposit for the smartphone. The company announced yesterday that it would offer a “goodwill gift” and discounts on other high-end Samsung devices. Samsung will offer customers who preordered the Galaxy Note 7 a discount voucher of 10,000 baht (around $287). This discount voucher can be used while purchasing either the Galaxy S7, Galaxy...

10-13-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A3, Galaxy Grand Prime, Galaxy S6, 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...

Here’s what Samsung is offering to motivate you to return the Galaxy Note 7

Now that Samsung has discontinued the Galaxy Note 7 it needs to get all of the units off the street, so to speak. It urging those who picked one up to return their Galaxy Note 7 for an exchange or a refund. Samsung will be providing some financial incentives to motivate customers and as an apology for all of the inconvenience it has caused them. The incentives will vary by market, we’ve got a list going here which will be continuously updated...