Samsung to show off the Galaxy S9 in augmented reality during launch event

Samsung will make interesting use of augmented reality technology to show off the Galaxy S9 during the launch event later this week. A lot has been revealed about the upcoming devices over the past few weeks, the latest leak reiterated that the handsets will feature updated cameras, new software features, significant performance improvements, and more. There aren’t going to be a lot of changes in...

Samsung reduces rewards points for Samsung Pay users in the US

Back in 2016, Samsung launched the Samsung Rewards program for Samsung Pay users in the US. The idea behind the program is to incentivize users to keep using the service. The program rewards users with points each time they use Samsung Pay to make a payment. Users can then exchange their rewards points for Samsung products, cash back, gift cards, giveaway entries, etc. Reduces rewards points...

Dual-SIM Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ certified in Malaysia

Given that Samsung has launched dual-SIM variants of its flagship smartphones in the past, one would expect the company to do the same for the Galaxy S9 as well. Therefore, it’s not surprising to see that the dual-SIM variants of the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ have been certified in Malaysia. Samsung fans looking forward to picking up the new flagship can now rest assured that they will be able...

Samsung completes multi-vendor 5G interoperability tests with KT and Qualcomm

Samsung has been working aggressively to become a dominant player in the 5G market. By being able to offer 5G solutions to carriers on one side and 5G compatible devices to customers on the other, Samsung is in a unique position to offer truly end-to-end solutions to kickstart a 5G revolution. Earlier this month, Samsung announced the first multi-vendor 5G trial in Europe with Cisco and Orange. Around the same time, collaborating with Verizon and...

Samsung may supply bezel-less displays to other smartphone OEMs

Samsung’s Infinity Display has been one of the major selling points for the flagship Galaxy smartphones in the last couple of years. Infinity Display is a marketing term used by Samsung to denote what are commonly called “bezel-less” displays. Made by the Samsung Display division, these panels have given Samsung an enviable edge in premium smartphone design. So far, the Infinity Displays (also referred to as full-screen displays, etc.) have been...

Detailed Galaxy S9 hands-on confirms AR emoji, stereo speakers and a lot more

The latest Galaxy S9 leak left little to the imagination as it confirmed details about the specifications and features of the upcoming flagship from Samsung. A few days ago a retail employee based in the US provided more details about the handset on Reddit after playing with the device but that thread has since been deleted. A similar thread has now been posted by another Reddit user who claims to have spent two hours with the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy...

February 2018 security patch rolling out for the Galaxy J7 and Galaxy J5 (2017)

It has been over two weeks since Samsung detailed the February 2018 security patch for supported devices. The rollout is yet to pick up speed, though. Samsung first released the latest security patch for the Galaxy Xcover 4 while the Galaxy A5 (2017) received it five days ago. Samsung has now started rolling out the February 2018 security patch for the Galaxy J7 and the Galaxy J5 (2017). February 2018 patch for Galaxy J7 and Galaxy J5 (2017) The...

Galaxy Note 8 Android Oreo release nears as Wi-Fi certification surfaces

Samsung is yet to confirm when the Galaxy Note 8 Android Oreo release is going to begin. The company didn’t launch an Oreo beta program for this handset so even those who don’t mind testing beta builds haven’t received a taste of Oreo yet. Galaxy Note 8 owners may not have to wait for too long as the handset has now received the requisite Wi-Fi certification with Oreo onboard. Galaxy Note 8 Android...