New application suggests that Samsung’s working on a Windows 10-powered Galaxy Book

Over the weekend, an application — called Book Settings — prematurely surfaced on the Windows Store, which suggests that Samsung’s working on yet another Windows 10-powered machine. Information included in the app’s description reveals that the device will carry the moniker Galaxy Book and sport a slew of neat features, including an active pen and AMOLED display. Back in 2012, Samsung filed a trademark...

Next Gear VR might come with a dedicated controller

A leaked render that appeared last year pointed towards the possibility of Samsung releasing a dedicated controller for the Gear VR. It is now being said that Samsung will unveil a new Gear VR next month that is designed to work with the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. According to the information, the new VR headset looks similar to the current-generation Gear VR (SM-R323) but comes with minor...

Samsung’s next smartphone chipset could be named Exynos 9810

Samsung recently teased its upcoming Exynos 9 series chipset, which would most probably debut with the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. Now, information regarding the possible name of the chipset has surfaced the Internet. According to the information available on the LinkedIn profile of an intern at Samsung’s Bangalore R&D Institute, the next Exynos processor could be named Exynos 9810. According...

Samsung takes a big step on the road to commercial 5G

Samsung has been working very hard over the past few years for the commercialization of next-generation 5G networks and the company has announced that it has now taken a big step on the road to commercial 5G. Samsung has announced the commercial readiness of its 5G RF Integrated Circuit (RFIC) which is an important component that will be used in the production and commercialization of next-generation base station and other radio access products. “We’re...

It’s business as usual at Samsung despite vice chairman’s arrest

Samsung Electronics vice chairman and the conglomerate’s heir Lee Jae-yong was arrested earlier this week as the investigation into South Korea’s influence-peddling scandal continues. His sudden arrest has left a leadership vacuum at the company but Samsung says that despite his arrest, it’s going to be business as usual at the conglomerate. Lee Jae-yong appeared before the special prosecutor’s team today for further questioning after spending the...

Harman International merger with Samsung Electronics approved by shareholders

Samsung Electronics announced in November last year that it had decided to acquire Harman International for $8 billion. This acquisition gives Samsung access to Harman’s automotive business as well as its premium audio brands which include Bang & Olufsen, Harman Kardon, JBL, and more. There was some pushback from minority investors who felt that the price was too low. Some even filed a lawsuit against Harman’s CEO for deciding to sell the company...

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Nougat update released by AT&T

Owners of Samsung’s 2016 smartphones in the United States have anxiously been waiting for their carriers to release the Nougat update that Samsung started rolling out for the international unlocked variant of the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge in the second week of January. T-Mobile started pushing out the update earlier this week, and the wait ends today for AT&T subscribers. The second largest...