Can’t use Samsung Pay on your Galaxy S9? You’re not alone

Here’s another issue that is troubling some Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ owners, at least in the United States. Those who bought unlocked versions of the S9 and S9+ in the US are having problems getting Samsung Pay to work. The Play Store listing for Samsung Pay says the app is not compatible, while the preloaded version of the app says there’s an update but doesn’t actually install it when the user tries. A Samsung customer care representative has reportedly...

Galaxy S10 3D camera reportedly being developed

Samsung is expected to pull out all the stops for next year’s flagship smartphone and the Galaxy S10 3D camera is now on the list of new components that are likely to be selected. According to a new report out of South Korea, Samsung is working with an Israeli startup called Mantis Vision on 3D camera solutions for the Galaxy S10. Galaxy S10 3D camera 2019 will be the 10th anniversary of Samsung’s Galaxy S flagships and that’s why the company is...

[Poll] Galaxy S9 fingerprint reader stops responding at times, needs a reboot to fix

It’s never a good thing when you make a good change on the hardware front only for the software part to not keep up, and that seems to be the case for the fingerprint reader on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Multiple users on the XDA forums are reporting that the fingerprint sensor on their phone stops responding from time to time; it’s something we have run into on one of our handsets as well, and...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is ditching his iPhone for the Galaxy S9

Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic said last year that he owned an iPhone 7 but he’s ditching the Apple smartphone now in favor of the Galaxy S9. He has signed a new sponsorship deal with Samsung’s Nordic brand to “challenge, test and promote Samsung’s products in completely new ways.” Ibrahimovic will now act as Samsung’s brand ambassador in the Nordic region. Eva Carrero, Corporate Marketing...

[APK] Download the Galaxy S9 blood pressure monitoring app here!

The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, like all of Samsung’s flagships in the last four years, come with a heart rate sensor at the back. But, as the company had announced earlier this month, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ can also measure the user’s blood pressure, a first for any commercial smartphone. Samsung partnered with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to develop the My BP Lab app for blood...

Best Galaxy S9 screen protectors to keep your new phone scratch-free

Some of you are probably searching for the best Galaxy S9 screen protectors since you’ll finally get your hands on Samsung’s new flagship smartphone in a couple of days if you pre-ordered one. There are countless options available and this list is meant to highlight some of the best Galaxy S9 screen protectors that offer the peace of mind that you seek at a reasonable price. Why you should use a screen...

Samsung wants to become Sony’s worst nightmare

Having cemented its position as the leader in the DRAM and NAND flash memory market, Samsung is now turning its attention toward image sensors. A new report out of South Korea claims that the company is planning to increase the production capacity of its image sensors and has set a goal to become the global leader in the image sensor market. The company seeks to tap into the growing demand for image sensors that are ubiquitous in smartphones now...

First Galaxy S9 and S9+ update now rolling out in more markets

In the next 24 hours, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will go on sale in markets around the globe. Samsung has decided to release its latest flagships quite soon after they were unveiled, but for those who have pre-ordered an S9 or S9+, the wait no doubt has still been excruciating. March 16 is almost here, though, and the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will soon be reaching the doorsteps of many consumers...

Latest Galaxy J3 (2017) firmware update brings March 2018 security patch

Samsung is gradually rolling out this month’s security maintenance release to more supported devices and that’s precisely what the latest Galaxy J3 (2017) firmware update brings. The company is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy J3 model number SM-J330FN which brings the March 2018 security patch to the device. Latest Galaxy J3 (2017) firmware update The Galaxy J3 (2017) is the entry-level model in last year’s mid-range Galaxy J series. It features...