October security patch released for the Galaxy S7 in India

Samsung detailed the October security patch a couple of weeks ago and it has since been gradually rolling it out in different markets across the globe. Just yesterday we reported that both the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are receiving said patch in Europe. Samsung has also started releasing the patch for the international unlocked variant of the Galaxy S7. The handset has now received this...

Suppliers increasingly confident about the Galaxy S8 featuring an iris scanner and dual camera

The Galaxy Note 7 was Samsung’s first smartphone to feature an iris scanner but sadly the phone had to be discontinued due to battery issues. We’ve already seen countless rumors and reports suggest that Samsung will opt for a dual camera system for the Galaxy S8. The company’s suppliers are now increasingly confident about the possibility of Samsung also deciding to offer the iris scanner with the Galaxy S8 as it seeks to plug its losses...

Samsung also being sued over the Galaxy Note 7 by customers in South Korea

The dust is finally settling on the entire Galaxy Note 7 debacle and now we’re seeing lawsuits being filed against Samsung by customers who are affected by this ill-fated smartphone. The first class-action lawsuit has been filed by customers in the United States in which the company has been accused of both fraud and breach of warranty and good faith. Customers in its home market are taking a similar step. 38 Galaxy Note 7 owners will soon file...

[Poll] Would you ditch Samsung if it drops the Galaxy Note series?

It was reported yesterday that Samsung might alter its strategy and release only one flagship smartphone next year. Doing this would apparently enable the company to put quality ahead of quantity, but it has been launching two flagships every year for the past few years without any problems so an argument can be made that this isn’t the best way forward from the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. Would you decide to ditch Samsung if it only came out with the...

Samsung shines some light on 5G commercialization in new interview

We’ve known for a while now that the entire telecommunications industry is preparing to slowly introduce 5G connectivity, and Samsung has been one of the largest company’s to help develop the technology and bring it into practice. It’s already revealed that it will work alongside KDDI, SKT and T-Mobile to trial the successor to 4G, so naturally a lot of people are interested in what it has planned. Instead of responding to all of the potential...

Latest Galaxy C9 teaser reveals launch date

We’ve been hearing a lot about the Galaxy C9 over the past couple of weeks. We’ve already seen leaked images of this device and seen multiple reports and rumors about its specifications and features. Samsung has gradually been teasing this handset on social media in China. The company has now released a new teaser online which makes the launch date public. Samsung is going to launch the Galaxy C9...

Samsung is offering a free Gear VR to all new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge customers in Brazil

Samsung is encouraging consumers in Brazil to purchase either a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge in place of its faulty Galaxy Note 7 by offering them free gifts. As part of its Connected Samsung promotion, all customers who purchase the latest handset in its Galaxy S line will not only receive a complimentary Gear VR, but will also have a shot at bagging themselves one of two thousand units of the Gear Icon X, which will be raffled away...

Galaxy S7 tops smartphone sales in South Korea after Galaxy Note 7 discontinuation

Samsung is now trying to sell as many Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge units that it possibly can after it was decided to discontinue the fire-prone Galaxy Note 7. Local research firm Atlas Research & Consulting has released a report which shows that the 32GB Galaxy S7 proved to be by far the most popular model. The report mentions that this model topped smartphone sales on the week ending October 12 in South Korea with a 16.1 percent market share. Data...

Samsung takes to Twitter to tease a new Galaxy On smartphone

Samsung has taken to its official Twitter account to share two short videos teasing a new smartphone that it’ll reveal in India on Thursday, October 20. The handset, which is believed to be the latest member in the rapidly-growing Galaxy On family of devices, will be sold exclusively through Flipkart. Unfortunately, the teaser clips don’t disclose much about the phone, other than that it sports a full metal unibody, is powered...

Samsung allegedly attempts to cover up a new Galaxy Note 7 fire in China

Samsung attempted to cover up yet another Galaxy Note 7 fire in China, claims a new report. Zhang Sitong was saving a friend’s phone number on his Galaxy Note 7 when it started to vibrate and smoke. In an effort to protect his hands from the heat, he through it to the ground and told his friend to start filming. Once the fire had been dealt with accordingly, Sitong reached out to Samsung to inform them of the situation. Later that day, two employees...

First class-action lawsuit filed over exploding Galaxy Note 7s in the US

It’s been uncovered in federal court records that dissatisfied customers have filed what’s believed to be the first US class-action lawsuit over exploding Galaxy Note 7s. The suit, which was filed in the US District Court in Newark, N.J., accuses Samsung of fraud and breach of warranty and good faith. What’s strange, however, is that the customers aren’t seeking any damages over the units that actually caught fire. Instead, they’re seeking compensation...

Samsung starts rolling out October security patch for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe

Samsung has today started rolling out this month’s security patch to the International variant of both the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe. The upgrade — firmware version XXS1BPJ1 — is currently reaching handsets in Germany and the Netherlands, but is expected to land in other countries in the continent over the course of the week. With regards to changes, the firmware transports patches for...

Samsung may address lack of gender diversity by adding female independent directors to its board

Lack of gender diversity in global business is routinely pointed out as a big problem that needs to be fixed. Activist investor hedge fund Elliott Associates recently pointed out a lack of diversity on Samsung Electronics’ board as part of its restructuring proposal for the company and Samsung is now said to be considering adding female independent directors to its board. The conglomerate’s Future Strategy Office has reportedly conducted studies...

Samsung urges employees and suppliers to prevent leaks as it tackles major challenges

The Galaxy Note 7 ended up doing more harm than good for Samsung and now the company has to work harder than it has ever before to eliminate the perception that its smartphones tend to explode. It also has to prove a point with the Galaxy S8 to show its fans and rivals that it’s capable of taking a hit and bouncing back in spectacular fashion. Samsung’s management also faces multiple challenges in the months to come so the company is being...

Facebook Messenger will soon be launched for the LTE variant of the Samsung Gear S3

The app catalog for Samsung’s smartwatches has been rising slowly and steadily. Twitter and Uber apps were available since the release of the Gear S2 last year, and Spotify’s smartwatch app was launched alongside the Gear S3. Now, the company might be planning to release the Facebook Messenger app for the Gear S3. This might be a result of Samsung’s close partnership with Facebook. We’ve...

Daily Deal: Bag yourself a 64GB EVO+ microSD card for just $21.69

If your phone is running low on storage and sports an integrated microSD card slot, you’re in luck. For a limited time only, you can bag yourself a brand new 64GB Samsung-branded EVO+ microSD card for just $21.69. That’s a total saving of $38.30! You’re probably thinking that spending a little over $20 on a 64GB card is a little on the steep side, but what you’re looking at here is effectively the Rolls-Royce of microSD cards. The Evo+ range...