Samsung reportedly looking to source fingerprint scanners from other suppliers

Sweden’s FPC and US-based Synaptics have more or less cornered the fingerprint scanner module market but there are emerging players who seek to challenge their established rivals. According to a new report out of Korea, Samsung is looking to source fingerprint scanner modules for its low-end smartphones from local suppliers in South Korea. The company has reportedly held talks with potential suppliers for a partnership. It’s believed that if a deal...

Samsung’s battery affiliate struggles after the Galaxy Note 7′s demise

When Samsung announced the first Galaxy Note 7 recall it said that a battery cell problem had been traced to one of its suppliers and that it was going to replace every single unit shipped with replacement units that had batteries from another supplier. It was later revealed in reports that the issue had been traced to the batteries supplied by Samsung SDI, the conglomerate’s battery-making affiliate, which supplied 70 percent of the battery cells...

Samsung sending recall notifications to Galaxy Note 4 units running a Galaxy Note 7 ROM

One of the first steps that Samsung took when it decided to recall the Galaxy Note 7 was sending recall notifications to the new flagship. The notifications urged users to power down and stop using their Galaxy Note 7 and take it back to their point of purchase for an exchange or a full refund. Many Galaxy Note 7 owners have since returned the handset but it appears that the company is also sending...

Samsung granted new flexible display patent focused on display mechanics

Samsung has been awarded patents related to flexible displays for a few years now, but one of the most recent patents put forth an artificial muscle for flexible displays that would allow them to bend without the pressure of a human hand when voltage is applied. A new patent awarded to the Korean giant by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provides more information on the role of the...

Gear Fit 2 and Gear S3 getting minor firmware updates

The Gear Fit 2 is one of the best fitness trackers going around. Samsung has just sent out a new update for the wearable which brings along some minor features on board. This is not a game-changing update, but one that will enhance user experience to a great extent. The update changes the software version to R360XXU1BPK5/R360OXA1BPK5 and is about 21.44MB in size. Here’s what’s new with the update:   In...

Spotify will launch its dedicated application for the Gear S3 in December

When Samsung took the wraps off the Gear S3 back in August, it revealed that it had been working with Spotify to bring a dedicated application to the wearable that would not only enable users to stream music over 4G or Wi-Fi using a pair of Bluetooth headphones, but also save playlists for offline use. However, now that both variants of the Gear S3 — the Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier — have...

Latest update will enable Gear S3 owners to use Samsung Pay with non-Samsung devices

We reported last week when Samsung confirmed that it will be possible to use Samsung Pay on Gear S3 even when the smartwatch is paired with a non-Samsung device. That device just needs to be on Android 4.4 or later firmware for the mobile payments service to function. The official Twitter account for the service has confirmed that Samsung Pay on the Gear S3 can be used with non-Samsung devices starting...

Your guide to Samsung Black Friday 2016 deals

Instead of browsing countless sites and spending valuable time searching for the best deals on Samsung products, why not get it all in one place? Here is a convenient list of all Samsung Black Friday 2016 deals. Verizon – Big Red has specials throughout the holiday weekend on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. Customers can buy the Galaxy S7 for only $10 a month on device payment, which is normally $28 a month and $672 full retail price. The Galaxy...

Samsung France apologizes for Note 7 troubles with free 128GB SD card and VR Park experience

The Galaxy Note 7 has caused a lot of trouble not just for Samsung but for the people who purchased the flagship. Samsung initiated the first recall a couple of weeks after the handset was released so pre-order customers had to return their original unit to get a replacement unit. They had to go through the process once again when Samsung confirmed the second recall after the Galaxy Note 7 was discontinued....

Samsung launches the Gear S3 in Canada for $469

After launching the Gear S3 in the United States last week Samsung today announced that its new smartwatch is available for purchase in Canada. Both variants – the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier – are now available directly from Samsung Experience Stores, the company’s online store as well as from major retailers across the country. The Gear S3 brings some great new features such as an integrated GPS and speakers, IP68 water resistance...

Samsung offering massive discounts on Tizen products for Black Friday

With Black Friday quickly approaching, Samsung has decided to offer a nice little treat for its customers. The company is offering big discounts on Tizen-based products like the Gear S3, Gear Fit 2, as well as home appliances like televisions and smart refrigerators. The Gear S3 has massive discounts on offer via Samsung.com and it is selling for just $299.99, down from its usual price of $349. The Gear Fit 2 is available for just $149.99, down from...

Grab one of these seven screen protectors for your Samsung Gear S3!

No one likes seeing scratches on their smartphone displays, and screen protectors have always been a cheap and effective way to ensure your phone’s display retains its original scratch-free state. With smartwatches finding more and more buyers these days, the market for smartwatch screen protectors is also seeing considerable uptake. With the Samsung Gear S3 now making its way into consumer hands (or wrists), we thought it would be a good idea...

Daily Deal: Get the Samsung Gear IconX for only $159!

Looking for a pair of wireless earphones? How about taking a look at the Gear IconX, Samsung’s wireless earbuds that also let you track your fitness routines while you listen to your favorite tracks? The Gear IconX is going for $159.07 on Amazon today, a discount of $40 on the regular price. We found the Gear IconX to be somewhat lacking in what it offers in its first generation, but at the discounted price it’s one of the most feature-packed wireless...

Samsung’s Android 7.0 Nougat beta program may be expanded to other countries

It has been over a week since Samsung launched the Galaxy Beta Program in the United States, United Kingdom, South Korea and China. The program enables users to register for an opportunity to try Android 7.0 Nougat beta builds on their Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Samsung hasn’t confirmed as yet if this program is going to be expanded to other countries but there’s a possibility that it may be launched...

[Download] Android 7.0 Nougat consumer guide for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

Samsung launched the Galaxy Beta Program for Android 7.0 Nougat a couple of weeks ago. This program is live in a handful of countries were Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners can register for the opportunity to test Nougat beta builds. We already have a good sense of everything that’s new in the next update but we have now obtained Samsung’s official consumer consultant guide for Nougat on the Galaxy...

Samsung confirms that a new build of its Nougat beta firmware is on the way

It’s been revealed today that Samsung’s preparing to roll out another build of its Android 7.0 Nougat firmware for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners participating in the Galaxy Beta Program. The upgrade will transport a flurry of patches for issues reported by users, including a fix for a bug that results in a notification setting not functioning as intended. Unfortunately,...

[Sponsored] Another flagship showdown: Galaxy S7 edge vs iPhone 7 Black Friday deals

Black Friday week is again upon us, and of course, there will be lots of deals to be had. Retailers all across the web and on the high street are rolling out offers due to the huge amount of people shopping over the next week. In addition to popular staples of the holiday season such as toys and games, some of the hottest competition between retailers this year will be on smartphones. If you’re looking to get a new smartphone either as a Christmas...

You can now download the Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier user manual

Samsung has uploaded the final version of its user support manual for the recently-launched Gear S3 Classic (SM-R770) and Gear S3 Frontier (SM-R760) to its online Download Center. The 97-page document is home to a plethora of invaluable information for Gear S3 owners, including instructions on how to get started with their device and details on what to do if they start experiencing technical difficulties. You can grab the user manual in its...

First images of the ‘Glossy Black’ Galaxy S7 edge surface online

It was only two days ago that we reported that Samsung’s preparing to launch a gorgeous ‘Glossy Black’ variant of the Galaxy S7 edge to rival the recently-launched Jet Black iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus — and now we’re getting our first proper look at the handset. Expected to hit the shelves next month, the ‘Glossy Black’ hue is almost identical to the Black Onyx colorway that debuted on board...