Samsung’s new Galaxy Book gets certified in Russia

As an OEM, Samsung makes a diverse set of devices with every possible operating system available out there. This includes Microsoft’s ubiquitous Windows OS as well. Apart from launching a few laptops in select markets, Samsung also started dabbling again with the Windows 2-in-1 devices after Microsoft made the category mainstream with its Surface Pro lineup. Last year, Samsung launched the Galaxy...

Facebook integration in Gallery and other apps ending June 30 for old Samsung devices

Starting June 30, users of Samsung’s Android smartphones launched between 2012 and 2014 will no longer be able to access their Facebook pictures and information in apps such as Gallery, Calendar, and the Briefing widget for the home screen. We’re told the affected devices are mostly those that ran Android KitKat, Lollipop, or Marshmallow. Devices such as the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4, and Galaxy Tab S are included in the list. Facebook...

Samsung smart speaker reference platform showcased at MWC Shanghai

Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Business is showcasing its innovative new technologies at the 2018 Mobile World Congress Shanghai. It’s Asia’s leading tech industry event with more than 100 countries represented and more than 550 companies attending. Samsung has been participating in Mobile World Congress Shanghai since last year. Its S.LSI division is showcasing technologies such as its ISOCELL and...

Rumored Galaxy Note 9 specs ‘confirmed’ in early hands-on review

A day after Samsung confirmed that it will unveil the Galaxy Note 9 on August 9, mobile industry veteran Eldar Murtazin is out with a detailed report about the rumored Galaxy Note 9 specs. He claims to have spent some time with the Galaxy Note 9 recently in which he got to evaluate the hardware and check out some of the software features of Samsung’s new flagship. You may or may not choose to believe him but it’s pertinent to mention here that Murtazin...

Galaxy Note 9 specs, design, features and price: All available information

Much has been rumored about the Galaxy Note 9 specs so far, and we will continue to hear more reports about the new flagship in the coming weeks. Samsung has now confirmed that it’s going to officially make the Galaxy Note 9 announcement on August 9 at a special event in New York City. The Galaxy Note 9 takes the baton from the Galaxy Note 8, which was a very important handset for Samsung. It was...

Samsung Galaxy J8 goes on sale in India

Samsung has kicked things off a bit early in India for the Galaxy J8. The Galaxy J8 was slated to go on sale in the first week of July, as Samsung had announced late last month, but the phone is now available for purchase in India. The Galaxy J8 price is ₹18,990 and it’s available only in black at the moment, though the blue and gold variants should also be released in the coming weeks. Galaxy J8...

Galaxy C9 Pro and Galaxy S7 Oreo update rolling out in China

Samsung has released the Oreo update for two devices in China this week. The Galaxy C9 Pro and the Galaxy S7 are now being updated to Oreo in the country, with the Galaxy C9 Pro being yet another entry to the list of mid-range devices that Samsung has treated to Android 8.0 Oreo. Of course, there are still plenty of Galaxy devices that have to be updated to Oreo, so the Korean giant still has some...