Themes Thursday: Here are three new themes you should check out this week

We welcome you to this week’s Themes Thursday! Samsung has released 79 theme packs in its Theme Store since past seven days, and we’ve shortlisted three that might look appealing to you. All the themes listed here are paid, but there are some decent free themes too. The Black and Orange color combination of the Orange Breakthrough theme looks quite sharp and attractive. The [HIO] Golden Lion: Live...

BREAKING: First live photo leak of the Galaxy S8 confirms key details

We knew this was bound to happen in the days leading up to the Galaxy S8 launch and it has happened today. VentureBeat has posted what appears to be the first live photo leak of the Galaxy S8. The image confirms some key details about Samsung’s next flagship smartphone that have been reiterated in rumors and reports repeatedly. Samsung is going to launch two models of the Galaxy S8 which will feature...

Galaxy S7 Active Nougat update might arrive soon

Samsung finally started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge last week. The company also posted a list of devices that are going to receive the said update in the first half of 2017. Since it’s part of the 2016 flagship series, many would expect the Galaxy S7 Active to be prioritized, even though the device is exclusive to just one carrier in the United...

Samsung’s new Windows 10 tablet one step closer to launch

We exclusively reported last year that Samsung is going to launch its second Windows 10 tablet in a few months. It’s going to be a successor to the company’s first Windows 10-powered hybrid tablet, the Galaxy TabPro S. Presuming that Samsung sticks to its naming convention, this new tablet will be called the Galaxy TabPro S2 and given that it has now received its Wi-Fi certification, it’s one step...

Daily Deal: Save 52% on a Belkin in-car charging kit

While stock lasts, you can pick up a Belkin MiXiT ultra-compact car charger, complete with a 1.2m microUSB cable, for just $11.99 — a total saving of $13 (52%). What’s particularly neat about this specific charger is that it’s extremely small and weighs just 15 grams, so storing it discreetly shouldn’t be an issue. If you like the sound of the Belkin MiXiT charging kit and want to take advantage of this promotion, hit the Buy Now button below. We...

Samsung isn’t the only one making curved displays for smartphones

Samsung is the currently the leading manufacturer of curved display panels for smartphones, and a lot of brands have started using curved displays in their flagship smartphones. However, the South Korean electronics giant now has a new competitor in the segment. Japan Display Inc. (JDI), a joint venture between Hitachi, Sony, and Toshiba, has revealed an LCD panel that can be bent like OLED displays...

Vodafone starts distributing Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Germany

Vodafone has today started rolling out the long-awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update for its carrier-branded models of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge currently located in Germany. The upgrade, which weighs in at approximately 1.3GB, transports a flurry of added functionality to the handsets, including Samsung Pass and a revamped user interface. It’s worth noting, however, that due to the amount...

Samsung officially teases Samsung Pay launch in India

We exclusively reported last year that Samsung is prepping for the launch of Samsung Pay in India. Earlier today, Samsung started rolling out Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in India, and we’ve noticed that the company has begun teasing the launch of Samsung Pay in the country. A message that says “The future of payments is coming soon!” pops up as soon as you...

Samsung starts rolling out Nougat for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Russia and India

After rolling out Android 7.0 to its current flagship smartphones in China, France, Malaysia, South Korea, UAE, and the UK, Samsung has started the rollout of Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in Russia and India. The Nougat OTA update for the Galaxy S7 (with build number G930FXXU1DQAZ) has a file size of 1285.64MB. The Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy S7 edge, which has...

Galaxy Tab S2 Nougat update gets Wi-Fi certification

We confirmed two months ago that Samsung had started working on the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy Tab S2. After officially announcing the Nougat release for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge last week, Samsung shared a list of devices that are due to receive this update in the first half of 2017. The Galaxy Tab S2 is on that list and has now been given Wi-Fi certification for the Nougat...