Samsung calls on court to not issue arrest warrant for vice chairman Lee Jae-yong

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong has served as the defacto head of the Samsung Group conglomerate ever since his father Chairman Lee Kun-hee suffered a heart attack in 2014. He will eventually replace his father as chairman and the process of his succession has already been put in motion. However, a corruption and bribery scandal could throw a spanner in the works. South Korea’s special prosecutors are looking into allegations of President...

AT&T rolls out December security patch for the Galaxy S6 Active

Following a slew of other Samsung handsets, the Galaxy S6 Active on AT&T is receiving the December security patch through a minor update. The update will bring the security patch level to December 1; that isn’t exactly the latest, but these security updates have barely been coming out on time for devices anyway. The 14.1 MB update – which contains only security fixes – should be showing up on...

Nougat kernel sources released for Exynos-powered Galaxy S7 edge

Samsung released kernel sources for the Exynos-powered Galaxy S7 edge nearly 10 months ago, but with the recent Nougat update rollout for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, the demand for Nougat mandates a new kernel release for the new operating system update. The same Exynos-powered Galaxy S7 edge, bearing model number SM-G935F,  now has new firmware containing Google’s new update with Samsung’s own tweaks included. As always, these new kernel...

Purported dimensions of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus surface online

Earlier today, a report surfaced online allegedly highlighting the precise dimensions of the much-anticipated Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. As expected, Samsung has been able to reduce the size of the bezels to squeeze big displays in compact devices. Based on GSMArena‘s calculations, the Galaxy S8 will feature a larger panel than the Galaxy S7 edge, while being roughly the same size as the Galaxy...

Exclusive: Doctor appointment feature coming to S Health, possibly with the Galaxy S8

Samsung has been continuously improving its S Health service to compete with the likes of Apple Health and Google Fit. Apart from adding social features to the app for fitness gamification, the company also added integration with Fitbit, Jawbone, Strava, and more. Now, the company is prepping for the launch of a big new update to the S Health app. According to the information we’ve received, Samsung is working with partners such as WebMD and Amwell...

Daily Deal: Bag yourself a JBL Flip 3 for 16% off

The JBL Flip 3 is one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers on the market, and now you can pick one up for just $84.40, which is $15.15 (16%) off its recommended retail price. The best thing about this deal isn’t the price, though. It’s actually the fact it’s not limited to the United States — so you can take advantage of it regardless of the country you’re in. So what sets the JBL Flip 3 aside from the competition? Well, it’s constructed from...

Samsung will retire its SmartThings app for Windows Phone starting April 2017

Samsung-owned SmartThings has announced on its official blog that it is retiring its Windows Phone app on April 1, 2017. This comes as a big blow to users who were using Windows Phone devices to control SmartThings compatible IoT products. The company mentioned in its official blogpost that it would retire the app as it can no longer “provide the desired level of updates and support” for the platform. This is a quite reversal from the company’s commitment...

Could the Samsung Galaxy S8 have a screen with 17:9 aspect ratio?

Samsung Display showcased its latest Super AMOLED panel in a series of newly published videos on YouTube, also shedding some light on the possible design of the Galaxy S8. We dug a little deeper to find out more details regarding the screen of Samsung’s next flagship smartphone, and here’s what we found. We tried calculating the aspect ratio of the screen showcased in the videos. The screen appears...

Galaxy S8 launch could take place on April 15

There have been conflicting reports about the Galaxy S8 launch event recently. We previously heard that Samsung will conduct a separate launch event for the Galaxy S8 in April but recently some reports emerged that suggested the company would unveil the handset at MWC 2017 next month but start shipping it in April. A new report out of Korea expects the next flagship to be launched on April 15. Industry sources cited in the report claim that Samsung...

You can now pre-order the Sprint variant of the Galaxy J3 Emerge

Albeit a little later than expected, the Sprint variant of the Galaxy J3 Emerge is now available to pre-order from Samsung’s online store for $234.99. The same model, however, is listed on the carrier’s portal for $168, and customers have the option to split the cost between 24 months. Unfortunately, neither the manufacturer or operator specified a release date for the device, but independent retailer...

Samsung Drive VR content will be used to train novice drivers in Austria

Distracted driving is bad, very bad. A study conducted by the Austrian automobile association reveals that in 2015, 76 percent of distracted drivers could not stop in time to avoid obstacles or accidents. To better teach novice drivers against the dangers of distracted driving and possible road scenarios, Samsung Austria has created a new app called Drive VR which will be used to teach novice drivers...

Samsung’s Harman acquisition may go through by Q1 amid uncertainty

Samsung announced its intention to acquire Harman International for $8 billion in November last year. This is the biggest acquisition that the company has ever gone for and is reportedly a pet project of vice chairman Lee Jae-yong who wants to grow the company’s market share in the automotive parts business. There has been some speculation about the future of this deal but the latest reports out of Korea suggest that amid all this uncertainty, the...

Samsung’s offering new Galaxy S7 edge owners in the UK a complimentary Gear Fit 2

To coincide with the promotion it’s holding in the United States, Samsung has announced that it’s awarding all new Galaxy S7 edge owners in the United Kingdom a complimentary Gear Fit 2. The promotion kicked off towards the latter part of last week and will run through Tuesday, February 28. It’s worth noting, however, that not all third-party retailers in the region are participating in the scheme — so if you’re planning on picking up a Galaxy S7...

Samsung is revolutionizing in-store retail operations with Fujitsu

Samsung has teamed up with Fujitsu to revolutionize in-store retail operations. At the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York City, Fujitsu launched a new software solution that creates a secure two-way collaborative digital communication platform between the company’s U-Scan Self-Checkout (SCO) or Fresco Point-of-Sale (POS) touchscreen systems and Samsung’s smartwatches. This new system promotes enhanced staff responsiveness and overall...

Samsung quietly announces the Galaxy C7 Pro in China

Samsung has quietly taken the wraps off the long-rumored Galaxy C7 Pro in China. The handset, which will be available in three colors — Arctic Blue, Maple Leaf Gold and Rose Pink — carries a price tag of 2,799 Yuan ($405) and is expected to be available to pre-order in the region later today, though that’s unconfirmed at present. With regards to specifications, the Galaxy C7 Pro sports a...

SideSync app receives update for macOS, brings improved security

The SideSync app from Samsung, which allows users to share data and screen of their Galaxy devices with PC and Mac, has received an update to version 4.7.0.17011_7. The update, which is meant for macOS, brings improved security and ability to block notifications individually. After the new update, whenever a device requests a connection, users should confirm a six-digit passkey before the connection...

Samsung opens first-ever Experience Store in Malaysia

Samsung has been setting up its Samsung Experience Store retail locations across the globe as one-stop shop solutions to serve customers who are looking to purchase its products, particularly its mobile devices. The strategy has been working very nicely for the company and it’s pressing ahead with it in new markets as well. Samsung Malaysia has opened the company’s first-ever Samsung Experience Store...

Apple vs Samsung patent case reopened by US appeals court

Samsung scored a major legal victory last year when the United States Supreme Court ruled that the company can’t be forced to fork over all of the profits from a device found to be infringing on design patents when it may only be infringing on some and not all components. The case was sent back to the lower court for further proceedings. Apple and Samsung have been fighting this battle for more than five years now. Samsung was accused of copying...