Galaxy C5 Pro surfaces on Indian import tracker

A little more than two months ago, we exclusively reported that Samsung was working on a souped-up model of the Galaxy C5 called the Galaxy C5 Pro, and now the handset — carrying the model number SM-C5010 — has been imported into India for testing and evaluation purposes. This news comes shortly after the long-rumored Galaxy C7 Pro entered the region for similar reasons. Unfortunately, the...

Galaxy S6 running Android 7.0 Nougat surfaces on GFXBench

It seems that Samsung is in the final stages of testing the Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy S6 as a model of the handset running a build of Nougat has surfaced on the GFXBench online database. Typically, when a device is benchmarked operating a new flavor of Android, it indicates that a rollout is right around the corner. It’s worth noting, however, that it’s relatively easy to falsify benchmark...

NBA 2KVR Experience released for the Gear VR

2K has released a new basketball VR experience for the Gear VR. Called NBA 2KVR Experience, this is the first virtual reality mini-game from the publisher with multiple game modes and challenges. The mini-game will see players joining NBA 2K17 cover athlete and All-Star Paul George as they take to the court at the Indiana Pacers’ stadium, Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Paul George will guide players by providing tips on how to improve their skills in the...

Samsung was India’s top 4G smartphone vendor in Q3 2016

Samsung maintains its strong position in India’s smartphone market. Latest data from Cyber Media Research shows that the company accounted for 32.1 percent of all 4G-compatible smartphones shipped in India in the third quarter of 2016. It’s followed in second place by China’s Lenovo with 14.6 percent and Lyf with 10.6 percent. Even though smartphones are rapidly becoming popular in the country, feature phones still remain in a dominant position as...

November security patch now making its way to the Galaxy A3 (2016) in Europe

Samsung has today started distributing the November security patch for the factory unlocked model of the Galaxy A3 (2016) in Europe. Just like the build that started rolling out for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in the Netherlands last week, the upgrade brings a total of 14 specific bug fixes for the company’s mobile devices, in addition to dozens of patches for Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) in the Android OS. Like usual, the update...

Gear Manager application for iOS leaks online [APK]

A leaked IPA file for what’s believed to be the final beta build of the Gear Manager application for iOS has surfaced online. Owners of the Gear S2 and Gear S3 can download the file and install it on their iPhone running iOS 8.4 or later. It’s worth noting, however, that as this is beta version there are some bugs present, but it should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect when it finally...

Samsung expected to launch the Galaxy S7 in Glossy Black next month

It was reported recently that Samsung is going to reignite consumer interest in the Galaxy S7 series by launching new color options. The company has implemented this strategy by launching the Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge. According to a new report out of Korea, the company is going to launch a new color option for the Galaxy S7 next month, one that’s going to rival the Jet Black iPhone 7. Samsung is apparently going to launch the Glossy Black Galaxy...

Launching a dedicated rewards program for Samsung Pay is an absolutely brilliant move by Samsung

It was back at the Mobile World Congress in 2015 that Samsung announced it was going to launch a new mobile payments service. The company confirmed that it would launch Samsung Pay in South Korea and the United States first before expanding it to other markets across the globe. Samsung Pay is only supported by a handful of the company’s flagship smartphones and despite that it has seen significant...

Exclusive: Galaxy S8 cases also include one with Alcantara leather

Samsung is due to announce the Galaxy S8 in just a couple of months from now. We’ve now received information about the official accessories that the Galaxy S8 is going to be launched with. Aside from one new option, the upcoming flagship will more or less have the same accessories that were launched with the Galaxy S7 series earlier this year. First up we have the conventional screen protector and Protective Cover for the new flagship. A Clear Cover...

Samsung’s latest ad shows why you should gift its products this holiday season

The lucrative holiday shopping season is upon us which means that people across the globe will be spending a lot of money on gifts for their family and friends. No wonder we see some of the best deals at this time of the year. Samsung has already revealed its Black Friday 2016 deals while countless carrier and retail partners are offering their own. Samsung has now released a new ad which shows just why you should gift some or all of its products...

Daily Deal: Grab these awesome looking Gear S3 watch bands from Amazon

Samsung has recently launched its latest smartwatch offering, the Gear S3, in some markets. The company has even released a bunch of official bands for the Gear S3, but it still isn’t offering metal bands. Thankfully, there are plenty of third-party watch bands to choose from for the smartwatch. Today, we bring you some excellent watch bands for your Gear S3. The black Milanese Loop stainless steel watch band from UMTELE for the Gear S3 looks amazing,...

Harman audio is coming to Samsung’s Galaxy devices in 2018

Samsung lapped up Harman International a few days ago for $8 billion. Even though Samsung’s focus with this acquisition was connected automobiles, many were wondering if the South Korean smartphone giant would use Harman’s audio prowess in its smartphones. Now, it is being reported that Samsung is actually considering it. According to a report from TheInvestor, the chief of Samsung’s automotive...

Samsung releases a video to show what makes its newest gaming monitor a “game changer”

Samsung unveiled its high-end curved gaming monitor, the CFG70, at Gamescom 2016 three months back. The monitor was released last month, and the company is also giving away copies of Watch Dogs 2 with the monitor. Now, Samsung has released a new video to show what makes its newest gaming monitor a “game changer.” The video compares the gaming performance of the CFG70 to that of a conventional monitor from Samsung. It is the first Quantum Dot gaming...