Samsung will preload apps from Verizon’s Oath on its smartphones

Bloatware is one of the major complaints with Android devices. Preloading non-essential apps that cannot be uninstalled by the users are all too common in the Android ecosystem, and Samsung is no exception. From flagship devices to budget offerings, almost all the Samsung smartphones come with some amount of bloatware. Depending on the market and the smartphone model, Samsung preinstalls apps from Microsoft, Hancom, Facebook, and others on its devices. On...

Samsung’s new Pro Endurance memory card is for intensive video recording

If you tend to capture a lot of videos you certainly need a lot of storage for it. Not just storage, you require reliable storage to ensure that you don’t lose precious footage due to the memory card dying on you. Samsung today announced the launch of its new Pro Endurance memory card which is meant for users who need reliable storage for intensive video applications. The company says that its new...

Galaxy Tab S4 release may not be that far off

It has been a while since Samsung launched a new flagship tablet and new information has now surfaced which suggests that the Galaxy Tab S4 release may not be that far off. The first benchmark listing for the tablet surfaced some two months ago which highlighted the possibility that this device may have a 10.5-inch display with 2560×1600 pixel resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The upcoming tablet...

[Poll] Are you still using the Gear VR?

Samsung moved into the mobile VR space back in 2014 when it launched the first Gear VR headset with the Galaxy Note 4. It has since launched new versions of the headset including one with a controller. Samsung has also been investing in virtual reality content so that those who pick up one of its headsets actually have access to a variety of apps and games that they can experience in virtual reality. It has been over a year, though, since Samsung...

Specs comparison: Galaxy A6+ vs Galaxy A8+ (2018)

The successor to the Galaxy A7 (2017) has arrived and it’s called the Galaxy A6+. Samsung has switched up the naming scheme this year for its mid-range lineup as it has made significant improvements to the Galaxy A series. The improvements have trickled down from the Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ (2018) which is why the new Galaxy A6 handsets feature flat Infinity Display panels as well. Specs comparison: Galaxy A6+ vs Galaxy A8+ (2018) Both the Galaxy...

Specs comparison: Galaxy A6 vs Galaxy A8 (2018)

The Galaxy A6 vs Galaxy A8 (2018) specs comparison was inevitable as the new handset is meant to be a replacement for the Galaxy A5 (2017). Samsung has significantly revamped its Galaxy A series this year starting with the Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ (2018) which are basically borderline flagship smartphones. The Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ slot in below them in the lineup and breathe new life into Samsung’s mid-range lineup. Specs comparison: Galaxy A6...

Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ price confirmed

Samsung launched its much-rumored new mid-range smartphones – the Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ – yesterday. The company can now get down to the business of selling these devices. The initial release is going to take place this month in a handful of markets before the Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ are made widely available in other markets. The Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ price has now been confirmed by Samsung. As expected, the devices are affordable and have...

First Galaxy S7 edge Oreo firmware download available now

Samsung finally started rolling out the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge yesterday. The company had previously provided a timeframe which suggested that the update would start rolling out by mid-May. Samsung released Oreo for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge for the unlocked and Vodafone-branded variants in the United Kingdom yesterday and it’s only a matter of time now before the firmware is released in other...