Nougat Launcher app for Samsung Z1, Z2, and Z3 lands at Tizen Store

Tizen is, compared to the likes of Android, a “baby” OS, and it’s not surprising to see that some Tizen users have more than just a little respect and admiration for Tizen’s more massive mobile “cousin.” Google has released Nougat for the Pixel and Pixel XL as well as its current Nexus devices, and Samsung has started pushing out Google’s latest sweet treat to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge for...

Samsung to launch new wireless noise cancelling headphones alongside the Galaxy S8

Samsung often launches new accessories with its flagship smartphones and it’s likely to do that in March when it unveils the Galaxy S8. According to a new report, the company is going to launch the new Samsung Level In ANC wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancelling feature alongside the Galaxy S8. The company already launched a wired version of its in-ear Level In ANC headphones last year. Samsung claims they can reduce ambient noise by up...

[Poll] Where should Samsung put the fingerprint sensor?

Following rumors that Samsung was going to ditch the physical home button for the Galaxy S8 we got what might possibly be our first glimpse at the next flagship last week. If everything it revealed is true then the Galaxy S8′s fingerprint sensor will be placed alongside the rear camera. Having a fingerprint sensor on the back presents its own challenges to users because they can’t exactly get any use out of it if the device is lying on a flat surface. So...

Daily Deal: Bag yourself a Galaxy S7 edge for 21% off

In the market for a new smartphone? Looking for something with high-end specifications? Well, you’ve come to the right place. While stock lasts, you can pick up a Titanium Silver variant of the Galaxy S7 edge for $587 (21% off). It’s worth noting, however, that while this deal is exclusive to the United States, the actual variant that’s on offer is the International one, which means that it’ll only work with GSM operators in the region, like T-Mobile. As...

Samsung may soon fall to second place in the flash memory segment

Samsung is currently the world leader in the flash memory market with a share of 36.6 percent, but its position might soon be in danger. Toshiba, the second-largest flash memory maker in the world with a market share of 19.8 percent, has announced that it will spin off its core memory business and sell a 20 percent stake to Western Digital. Western Digital currently has a market share of 17.7 percent, but if it joins hands with Toshiba, their combined...

Sprint rolling out January security patch for the Galaxy S5

Less than a month after it started distributing the December release, Sprint has today started rolling out this month’s security maintenance update for its carrier-branded variant of the Galaxy S5 in the United States. The upgrade weighs in at a little over 27MB and bundles fixes for 67 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS, in addition to 28 exclusive patches for Galaxy devices. In typical fashion, this release (firmware...

Samsung launches the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) in Brazil

According to TelecomPaper, Samsung has today launched the long-rumored Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) in Brazil. The handsets, which are expected to be available to purchase from the firm’s online store sometime over the course of the next couple of weeks, are reportedly priced at BRL 2,100 ($668) and BRL 2,300 ($732), respectively, in the region. Just in case you missed its announcement, the Galaxy A5 (2017) is a capable mid-to-high-end...

Samsung distributes January security patch for the Galaxy Grand Neo and Galaxy J2 Prime

Samsung is in the midst of distributing this month’s security patch for the factory unlocked variant of the Galaxy Grand Neo and Galaxy J2 Prime, reveals GSMArena. For those unaware, the upgrade addresses a total of 67 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS and transports an additional 28 fixes for the firm’s latest smartphones. As you’d expect, the update is being pushed out in stages — so it may take a while to receive a push...