Samsung launches Android 7.0 beta program for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in South Korea

Two days after it kicked off its Android 7.0 Nougat beta program for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in the UK, Samsung has revealed that it’s now running the same scheme in South Korea. To be in with a chance of participating, users have to download the official Samsung Members application from the Galaxy Apps or Google Play Store. Once installed, they’ll have to register for an...

Samsung has reportedly enlarged the Galaxy S8′s display to attract former Galaxy Note 7 owners

If a new report is anything to go by, it would appear that Samsung has decided to enlarge the display of the long-awaited Galaxy S8 to attract former Galaxy Note 7 customers as they prefer a bigger screen phone. It’s believed that the handset will be launched in two models — one with a 5.7-inch and the other with a 6.2-inch panel — when it hits the shelves in H1 of 2017. To achieve the added screen real estate, Samsung won’t change...

Samsung’s now rolling out an update to limit the Galaxy Note 7′s battery capacity in the US

In an effort to prevent any more Galaxy Note 7 smartphones from bursting into flames, Samsung has revealed that it’s now in the midst of rolling out a compulsory maintenance update to all units to limit the phone’s ability to charge beyond 60 percent. The upgrade also introduces a recall reminder notification that will appear on the screen every time a user charges, reboots or turns on the screen of their device. Fortunately, the update should arrive...

Samsung Electronics headquarters raided in Seoul as company gets ensnared in political scandal

The headquarters of Samsung Electronics – the Samsung Group’s cash cow – was raided by prosecutors in yesterday as the political crisis that has gripped South Korea ensnared the country’s biggest conglomerate as well. Samsung’s HQ in the upscale Gangnam area of Seoul was searched by prosecutors after days of allegations in local media that the Samsung had poured in millions of euro into a foundation...

Samsung successfully conducts 5G trial with China Mobile

Samsung has been conducting 5G trials lately with carrier partners to showcase the advancement of its network technology. The company today announced that it has successfully conducted a 5G prototype trial in collaboration with China Mobile Research Institute. The trial is a cooperation milestone between the two companies since Samsung became a member of the China Mobile 5G Innovation Center in June this year. Key technologies like spatial modulation...

Samsung slapped with a class-action lawsuit in Canada over the Galaxy Note 7

A law firm in Canada has filed a class-action lawsuit against Samsung for allegedly misleading the public and knowingly shipping faulty units of the Galaxy Note 7. Originating from Ontario, the complaint was filed by McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP with the Ontario Superior Court, London (Canada) and is awaited a hearing. The complainant is looking for a compensation in damages and a disclosure that the company’s actions during the early...

Samsung Canada will exchange all Galaxy Note 7 units purchased from a third-party retailer

Here’s some great news for Galaxy Note 7 owners in Canada who might have purchased their handset from a third-party retailer. Samsung Canada has confirmed that it’s going to exchange those units for a Galaxy S7, regardless of whether they were bought off of eBay, at a flea market or any other gray market channel. Users will have the choice to exchange their unit for a Galaxy S7 or a Galaxy...

Daily Deals: Snag yourself a Galaxy S6 edge+ and a protective case for just $380!

If you’ve been thinking about picking up a new smartphone for a while now, but aren’t in need of a flagship device with mind-blowing specifications, you may want to listen up. While stock lasts, you can pick up a brand new Galaxy S6 edge+ over on eBay for $369.99 ($140 off), together with a Spigen Rugged Armor case to keep it protected for just $10.99 ($9 off) from Amazon. That’s a combined saving of $149! It’s worth noting that the...

Samsung Members customer communications app rolled out in India

Samsung has rolled out its Samsung Members app for its customers in India. The all-in-one app, which was first launched in select countries seven months back, offers a broad range of customer communication, troubleshooting, and feedback services as well as offers various benefits to Galaxy owners. The Samsung Members app offers a variety of troubleshooting and feedback services. The 1:1 Questions...

Samsung details November security patch

Samsung releases a new security update every month which includes all of the monthly Android Security Bulletin patches from Google as well as the patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures. The company has set up a dedicated blog for this purpose where it details these updates and hosts information about all past updates. Samsung today detailed the November security update which features countless fixes from Google as well as patches for 14...