Samsung will source Galaxy S8 batteries from the same supplier it dumped after Galaxy Note 7 fires

A significant chunk of Samsung Electronics’ battery requirements are met by Samsung SDI – the conglomerate’s battery division – so it was not surprising to see that SDI the major supplier for Galaxy Note 7 batteries. When the handset started catching fire soon after it was released, a hurried investigation concluded that there was a defect in the batteries supplied by Samsung SDI. Samsung Electronics stopped sourcing batteries from its sister company...

Samsung showcases advancement in home entertainment technology with new QLED TV series

Samsung applied for QLED TV trademarks last year which suggested that the company would soon launch new TVs that will use QLED technology. That’s precisely what it has done today. Samsung has showcased its advancement in home entertainment technology by unveiling the new QLED TV series. The new QLED TV series – Q9, Q8, and Q7 – was showcased at Samsung’s 2017 product unveiling at the Keep Memory Alive...

Galaxy S8′s processor is 20% faster than its predecessor

Qualcomm confirmed two months ago that its new Snapdragon 835 mobile chipset will be manufactured on Samsung’s 10nm FinFET process technology. This is going to be the processor that Samsung uses most likely for the US version of the Galaxy S8. Qualcomm simply announced the Snapdragon 835 late last year and today it has finally revealed some details about this new processor. As per the details confirmed...

This Galaxy Note competitor in 2017 is one company’s high tech comeback

The Galaxy Note 7 arrival and quick recall has had some doubting Samsung’s Galaxy Note brand and Samsung in general. Critics have said that the Galaxy Note brand was “so damaged beyond repair” that there’s no way Samsung could ever resurrect and revive it. And yet, the results show that the Note faithful are as faithful as ever to Samsung (particularly in the United States) and can’t wait for the Galaxy Note 8. I do value what...

Daily Deal: Snag yourself a Gear Fit 2 for 28% off

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to be more active, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can now pick up Samsung’s second-generation Gear Fit from Amazon for a mere $129, which is a total saving of $50.99. What’s more, unlike previous promotions, both the Small and Large variants are available for the reduced price. As you’d expect, the Gear Fit 2 can do just about anything you’d expect from a modern fitness tracker. It can record your runs,...

Samsung’s latest advert highlights the Galaxy A (2017)’s ‘Galaxy DNA’

Samsung officially announced the Galaxy A (2017) series yesterday. The series has considerably been improved over the past few years as features have gradually trickled down from Samsung’s high-end Galaxy handsets to this affordable lineup. It’s a fact that Samsung is highlighting in its first official TV advert for the Galaxy A (2017). The advert points out that the Galaxy A (2017) features a 16-megapixel front and rear camera – at least the A5...

PSA: The Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) ship with Secure Folder on board

Samsung’s latest smartphones — the Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) — all ship with Secure Folder on board. For those unaware, the feature, which debuted on the Galaxy Note 7, allows users to hide personal files, including documents, images and videos, behind an encrypted firewall to prevent prying eyes from gaining access to their sensitive information. It would certainly appear that the South Korean company is gradually making...

Galaxy Note 5 getting December security update in India

The Galaxy Note 5 is now getting a minor firmware update in India. As for the onboard features, the changelog doesn’t seem to show much, so it should be a general performance patch. We expect the update to carry a handful of bug fixes as well. The device was previously running the Android security patch from October, which has now been updated to December 1. This is not the latest version...

Galaxy X to arrive in Q3-Q4 2017

We said 8 months ago that Samsung intends to launch five Galaxy flagships in 2017, with a foldable, 4K-resolution Galaxy X among them. Well, we have seen a prototype of the next big thing but have heard nothing about an announcement or launch date. Samsung has been teasing foldable smartphones on the market for some time (eight years since it showcased its first flexible display), but without an announcement...

You can now pre-order the Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) in the UK

Yesterday, Samsung unveiled three new handsets as part of its Galaxy A series — the Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) — and now residents in the UK can pre-order the first two devices through independent retailer MobileFun. Unfortunately, though, it doesn’t look like the latter will be making its way to Europe. Pricing starts at £299 for the 16GB variant of the Galaxy A3 (2017) and tops out at £399 for the 32GB model of the...

Samsung’s holding an event at CES tomorrow and you’ll be able to watch it live!

At, 14:00 PST, 17:00 EST, 22:00 GMT and 23:00 CET on Wednesday, January 4, Samsung will kick off an event at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Unfortunately, it’s unclear what exactly the firm will showcase during the conference, but recent rumors point towards it being an array of different audio, computer and TV-related products. However, the good news is that you’ll be able to watch the event unfold in real-time as...

Samsung files patent for innovative dual-lens camera configuration

It’s been revealed that Samsung has filed a patent in South Korea for a dual-lens camera configuration that takes advantage of a telephoto and wide angle lens. As outlined in the annotated diagrams found alongside the filing documentation, the former is capable of tracking any object that’s in the field of view of the latter to capture clear photographs in which the subject and background...

Galaxy Note 8 specs rumored to include 4K display and Bixby AI assistant

Last week, we exclusively broke the story about Samsung using the ‘Bixby’ voice assistant with the Galaxy S8 as the default voice assistant for all native apps. A newer report emerging out of South Korea is mentioning that this feature will also make its way to the Galaxy Note 8. The phone is also expected to be packing a UHD or 4K resolution display which would, at least in theory, provide users with an enhanced virtual reality experience. This...

Samsung Electronics Q4 2016 earnings expected to beat forecast

Despite the fact that the financial impact of the Galaxy Note 7′s failure will be evident in Samsung Electronics Q4 earnings, analysts are of the view that the Samsung Group’s crown jewel is going to report earnings that beat market forecast for the final quarter of 2016. Data compiled by industry tracker FnGuide shows that the market predicts Samsung Electronics to post operating income of 7.91 trillion won ($6.66 billion) for the quarter ending...

Samsung SDI to focus on safety in the New Year

It was initially believed that the batteries supplied by Samsung SDI – the conglomerate’s battery division- were causing the Galaxy Note 7 to catch fire. Samsung switched over to another supplier for the phablet and while that should have put an end to the fires, it was only a matter of time before replacement Galaxy Note 7 units started catching fire as well. Nevertheless, reports suggested that Samsung SDI had grown complacent because it was receiving...