Samsung’s ‘Metal 12’ magnesium alloy destined for future Galaxy and Gear devices

Samsung’s new Notebook 9 (2018) is made from “Metal 12,” that’s what the company is calling its durable and lightweight magnesium-aluminum alloy. The company has now filed a trademark for the term Metal 12 and the filing suggests that this durable material may also be used for future Galaxy and Gear devices, i.e. smartphones and smartwatches. Metal 12: A proprietary magnesium-aluminum alloy Samsung...

Galaxy J7 Prime and Galaxy Tab E Android 8.0 Oreo update confirmed

Samsung is yet to release Android 8.0 Oreo for flagship devices like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 so it really can’t be said for sure when the update will filter down to its premium mid-range lineup, let alone compatible low-end devices. Nevertheless, one of its carrier partners has revealed that the Galaxy J7 Prime and Galaxy Tab E Android 8.0 Oreo update will arrive in due course. Galaxy J7 Prime and Galaxy Tab E Android 8.0 Oreo update Samsung...

US Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ models clear the FCC

We already know when the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will be unveiled, Samsung confirmed that much at CES 2018 earlier this week. Therefore, it’s not surprising to see the US-bound models of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ clearing the FCC. The Galaxy S9 bearing model number SM-G960U and the Galaxy S9+ with model number SM-G965U have made their customary FCC pitstop. One step closer to release These aren’t...

Galaxy J7 Pro updated with December security patch in India

A story about the December update hitting a budget phone here in January? Yes, not something we would like to focus on, but it’s important when a device is getting its first update months after it launched and went on sale in a particular market. That’s right, the Galaxy J7 Pro is finally getting its first software update in India, bringing with it the December 2017 security patch. Not the January...