Galaxy Note 7R receives Bluetooth certification

Samsung will soon release the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 in select markets. The company confirmed back in March that it was going to release the Galaxy Note 7R but it hasn’t said precisely when it’s going to do that. The handset has received some certifications and requires some more before it can be released. The Galaxy Note 7R has now received its Bluetooth certification. The filing for the handset...

Dual-SIM variant of Samsung Galaxy S8+ with Exynos chipset goes on sale in the US

Samsung had launched the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ in the US last month through all the major carriers. These were the Snapdragon variants with single SIM card slots. Now, factory unlocked variant of the Galaxy S8+ with the Exynos 8895 chipset and a dual-SIM card slot is available for purchase in the US. The Galaxy S8+ (SM-G955FD) can be purchased through eBay in the US for $804.99. It’s the EMEA...

Samsung Chromebook Pro now available for pre-order from Amazon

Samsung unveiled the Chromebook Plus and the Chromebook Pro at the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 in January. It worked on the Chromebook Pro with Google so that it could have support for Android apps, a digitized pen as well as a 360-degree rotating touchscreen display. The Chromebook Plus was made available for purchase soon after launch but customers have had to wait for a very long time to get their hands on the Chromebook Pro. It was reported...

Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 requires more certifications before it can be released

After weeks of rumors, Samsung confirmed in March that it was going to launch a refurbished version of the Galaxy Note 7. The ill-fated flagship had to be discontinued last year after a battery defect caused units to catch fire. Samsung tried to fix the issue by switching battery suppliers but that didn’t work. The company has millions of Galaxy Note 7 units in warehouses. These units were recalled from customers who were quick to purchase the Galaxy...

Android 7.0 Nougat hits the Galaxy A5 (2016) in India

The Galaxy A5 (2016) is the first non-flagship Galaxy phone to receive Nougat; the rollout started with Russia, and it has now expanded to the Indian market. It could be available in other markets already, so if you have received the update on your A5 (2016), do let us know in the comments section. With Samsung aiming for consistency in software across its range of devices, the Nougat update for the...

Samsung sides with FTC in lawsuit against Qualcomm

The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm earlier this year over what it believes to be the chipmaker’s anti-competitive behavior. Qualcomm feels that there are no solid grounds for the case and has thus requested the court to dismiss the agency’s case. The FTC is now trying to establish before the court that there solid grounds for this case to proceed on. Samsung has a complex relationship with Qualcomm. It is one of Qualcomm’s...

AT&T starts selling the Galaxy J3 (2017)

The second largest mobile carrier in the United States has made no fuss of the fact that it’s now selling the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). It succeeds the equally low-end Galaxy J3 from last year. It makes sense why AT&T didn’t bother making an announcement. The Galaxy J3 is the entry-level handset in Samsung’s budget lineup. Those who want a handset in this price tag are likely to gravitate to it on their own. AT&T customers can now purchase...

Samsung may launch the Galaxy J7 Max in India soon

If a new leak is to be believed, Samsung is going to launch another mid-range smartphone in India soon. The company apparently has a new device called the Galaxy J7 Max in the pipeline. The leak suggests that it’s going to be positioned in the mid-range segment of the market against popular options from rivals Oppo and Vivo who have already carved considerable space for themselves in India’s smartphone...