Galaxy A7 (2017) gets its Wi-Fi certification

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A (2016) series in December last year so the new lineup is due. We’ve seen countless rumors and reports about the upcoming Galaxy A lineup. An invite leaked last week suggested that the Galaxy A7 (2017) could be unveiled in the near future. The Galaxy A7 (2017) has now received its Wi-Fi certification which is often considered as an indication that the launch is just around...

We’ve removed all Galaxy Note 7 firmware from our servers for your safety

The Galaxy Note 7 had the potential to be Samsung’s best-selling smartphone but fate had other plans. Battery fires caused Samsung to recall the handset once and even though it thought the issue was fixed, it really wasn’t. Samsung then recalled the device again and ended production. It has been running an exchange and refund program ever since to get people to return the Galaxy Note 7. Latest figures show that the progress has been good but not...

Samsung reportedly increasing investment in India

A new report out of South Korea claims that Samsung Electronics is increasing its investment in India by hiring more than 300 engineers before the end of this year. The engineers will be working at its research and development centers located in the country. If it does end up doing this, it’s likely that Samsung would be employing the largest number of students graduating from the Indian Institute of Technology this year. Samsung India currently...

Galaxy C5 Pro and Galaxy C7 Pro release allegedly delayed until January, 2017

If a new post shared on Weibo by a reliable tipster is anything to go by, it would appear that the much-rumored Galaxy C5 Pro (SM-C5010) and Galaxy C7 Pro (SM-C7010), which were both believed to launch in China this month, have been delayed and aren’t expected hit the shelves in the region until January, 2017. You may recall that both handsets were recently brought into India for testing and evaluation purposes, and have since appeared...

Samsung Pay Mini may not launch on iOS after all

Apple has rejected an application submitted by Samsung to launch Samsung Pay Mini on the App Store, reveals ETNews. It’s unclear why exactly the filing was refused, but it’s been reported that the South Korean company isn’t planning to resubmit the request and will instead focus its attention on ensuring the Android client is ready in time for its expected launch at CES in January. For those unaware, Samsung Pay Mini is rumored to be a stripped...

Experts believe it’s too soon for Samsung to wave a goodbye to flat screens with Galaxy S8

It is being rumored that Samsung will release two flagship smartphones in Q1 2017 and that both will feature screens that are curved on all the sides. The South Korean smartphone giant is expected to release two versions of the Galaxy, one with a 5.7-inch display and the other with a 6.2-inch display. However, experts believe that it’s too soon for the company to wave goodbye to flat screens. The Galaxy S8 is expected to have a screen-to-body ratio...

Daily Deal: Snag yourself a pair of Level U headphones for just $29.99

If you’re after a new pair of Bluetooth earphones, Amazon has your back. For a limited time, you can pick up a pair of Samsung’s lightweight Level U in-ear headphones for just $29.99. That’s $18 cheaper than the price tag the manufacturer has attached to the product on its own online store. What’s neat about the Level U headphones is that they feature a magnetic clasp along the side of the earbuds, which not only prevents them from tangling while...

Samsung envisions its smart contact lens to have ‘energy harvesting’ capabilities

You may remember Samsung’s smart contact lens patent that we detailed last spring. Now, a new patent application published recently in South Korea sheds more light on the concept. Particularly, the documents reveal how power is to be supplied to, or rather by, the lens. Last June, Samsung filed an application for a patent ominously titled Contact lens with an energy harvesting unit (PDF),...

Samsung reportedly developing two totally different foldable smartphones

It has long been rumored that Samsung is working on foldable smartphones. Recent rumors suggest that the company might launch one next year. The latest from Korea suggests that Samsung is actually developing two totally different foldable smartphones as it’s pursuing a “two-track strategy” for these devices. It’s claimed that Samsung is developing a “dual-screen” smartphone that features a flat display on either side and a foldable smartphone that...