Samsung to add 2016 smart TV features to its Evolution Kit via OTA update

You don’t necessarily need to own a new Samsung TV to get access to the company’s Tizen-based smart TV platform, last year Samsung released a UHD Evolution Kit which adds smart TV features to older TV sets. The kit brought the user experience in line with more recent models, just last week it unveiled some new software features that are included in its 2016 models, and the company has confirmed that those features will be making their way to older TVs as well through an OTA update for the Evolution Kit.

Samsung is not going to release a new iteration of the Evolution Kit, said Michael Zoeller, Vice President and Head of Visual Display at Samsung Electronics Europe, instead, it’s going to send out a software update for last year’s Evolution Kit to add the latest features that it has introduced for its Tizen-based smart TV platform. Zoeller didn’t say precisely which features will be included in the OTA update but does mention that an official announcement regarding this will be made soon.

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Galaxy S7 3D renders hint at what the next flagship might look like

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S7 next month before Mobile World Congress 2016 kicks off and there’s obviously a plethora of rumors and reports available on the internet about this handset, over the past few weeks we have also seen several renders of the Galaxy S7, this time around some 3D renders of the Galaxy S7 have been created which just might show what Samsung’s next flagship might look like.

Last week we exclusively confirmed several details about the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge, such as the screen sizes, pricing and the return of the microSD card slot. The Galaxy S7 is going to have a 5.1-inch display and curved sides at the back making it quite similar to the Galaxy Note 5 in terms of design. The Galaxy S7 edge will have a larger 5.5-inch display with curved edges at the front. These renders have been created by 3D designer Jermaine Smit who says that they are based on leaked design blueprints for Samsung’s upcoming flagships, and if that’s true then they really might hint at what the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge will look like for real.

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Galaxy S6 and S6 edge get NFC-enabled QWERTY keyboard case from One2Touch

The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ come with an official keyboard cover from Samsung, but this case isn’t available for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. If you’re looking for an alternative, One2Touch – a company specializing in NFC solutions – has released a keyboard case for the original S6 lineup. This case is a regular flip case that incorporates a full QWERTY keyboard on the flap that covers the screen.

The case is called SlimType, and the keyboard gets laid out in landscape mode when the case is open. In addition to all the letters of the alphabet, the keyboard has numerous alternate functions that can be accessed using the Function key and also has a key dedicated to emoji. The case has NFC, so you can start pairing it to your S6 or S6 edge as soon as you put the phone inside (making the back of the phone and the NFC chip in the case come together, which is what is needed to initiate the connection.)

Oddly, One2Touch says the SlimType case doesn’t need batteries, which might be because NFC-enabled devices use very low power and the keyboard is, after all, simply a device for text input. Of course, the biggest concern is whether it will be easy to type on a QWERTY keyboard that’s not very wide, and also the fact that you won’t be able to keep the device and keyboard in your hand and will need to lay down your phone on a flat surface to be able to type.

It’s an interesting case though, and some folks are likely to find some use for the thing. The SlimType is available for pre-order from One2Touch’s website in Black Sapphire, Cherry Red and White Pearly color options. A price isn’t mentioned, though Android Authority says the SlimType case will cost $39 for a limited time after launch.

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The Galaxy Note 5′s Do Not Disturb mode may be buggy with latest update

Samsung has pushed out quite a few updates to the Galaxy Note 5 since its launch, and the latest one seems to have introduced a bug that doesn’t let the Do Not Disturb mode turn on as scheduled. I’ve seen it bug out twice and not turn on at the scheduled time.

This hasn’t happened before, and it’s possible the latest update introduced the bug. I managed to fix it by manually turning Do Not Disturb on and off and also toggling the ‘Turn on as scheduled’ to off and back on again. It’s also possible this isn’t related to the latest update and could be a general glitch in the software that won’t happen again, but it’s something that certainly managed to disturb me in the wee hours of the night.

Have you faced a similar issue on your Galaxy Note 5, or even the Galaxy S6 edge+ which shares its software with the Note 5? Let us know if you have by leaving a comment down below.

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1-11-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy K Zoom, and more

Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup, and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various regions every day, and you can find out which firmware updates were pushed out by the company over the last 24 hours through our firmware list.

As usual, you can download each of these firmware from our firmware section (simply enter your device’s model number to view all firmware for that device) in order to update to a new firmware manually, or as a means to return to your phone or tablet’s stock software.

Country (Product Code)	Model	Model Name	Version	PDA
Afghanistan (AFG)	SM-A310F		5.1.1	A310FXXU1AOLJ
Argentina (ARO)	SM-C111M	GALAXY K Zoom	4.4.2	C111MUBU1AOI1
Argentina (ARO)	SM-C111M	GALAXY K Zoom	4.4.2	C111MUBU1AOD1
Argentina (Movistar) (UFN)	SM-G920I	GALAXY S6	5.1.1	G920IDVU3DOJ6
Argentina (Movistar) (UFN)	SM-G920I	GALAXY S6	5.1.1	G920IDVU2COGA
Baltic (SEB)	SM-T700	GALAXY Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi	5.0.2	T700XXU1BOL1
Baltic (SEB)	SM-T360	GALAXY Tab Active	5.1.1	T360XXU1BOK4
Baltic (SEB)	SM-T360	GALAXY Tab Active	4.4.4	T360XXU1AOD2
Bosnia and Herzegovina (ERO)	SM-G361F	GALAXY Core Prime	5.1.1	G361FXXU1AOL1
Brazil (ZTO)	SM-T700	GALAXY Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi	5.0.2	T700XXU1BOL1
Brazil (ZTO)	SM-T800	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 Wi-Fi	5.0.2	T800XXS1BOK1
Brazil (ZTO)	SM-T700	GALAXY Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi	5.0.2	T700XXU1BOD5
Brazil (VIVO) (ZVV)	SM-G900M	GALAXY S5	5	G900MUBU1BOC2
Brazil (VIVO) (ZVV)	SM-G900M	GALAXY S5	5	G900MUBU1BOK3
China (China Telecom) (CTC)	SM-A7009	GALAXY A7	5.0.2	A7009KEU1BOL3
Colombia (Comcel) (COM)	SM-G920I	GALAXY S6	5.1.1	G920IDVU2COIA
Colombia (Comcel) (COM)	SM-G920I	GALAXY S6	5.1.1	G920IDVU3DOJF
Colombia (Movistar) (COB)	SM-P355M		5.0.2	P355MUBU1AOJ1
Czech Republic (Vodafone) (VDC)	SM-T335	GALAXY Tab4 8.0 LTE	5.1.1	T335XXU1BOG1
France (XEF)	SM-A510F		5.1.1	A510FXXU1AOLH
Germany (DBT)	SM-T700	GALAXY Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi	5.0.2	T700XXU1BOL1
Germany (1&1) (XEG)	GT-I9505	GALAXY S4 LTE	5.0.1	I9505XXUHOJ2
Germany (1&1) (XEG)	GT-I9505	GALAXY S4 LTE	5.0.1	I9505XXUHOB7
Germany (T-Mobile) (DTM)	SM-A510F		5.1.1	A510FXXU1AOL9
Germany (Vodafone) (VD2)	SM-T335	GALAXY Tab4 8.0 LTE	5.1.1	T335XXU1BOG1
Germany (Vodafone) (VD2)	SM-T335	GALAXY Tab4 8.0 LTE	5.1.1	T335XXU1BOL3
Germany (Vodafone) (VD2)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4 VE	5.0.1	I9515XXU1BOJ3
Greece (EUR)	SM-T700	GALAXY Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi	5.0.2	T700XXU1BOL1
Greece (EUR)	SM-T700	GALAXY Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi	5.0.2	T700XXU1BOE5
Guatemala (TGU)	SM-J110M	GALAXY J1 Ace	5.1.1	J110MUBU0AOK2
Hungary (T-mobile) (TMH)	SM-A510F		5.1.1	A510FXXU1AOL9
Hungary (VDH) (VDH)	SM-T335	GALAXY Tab4 8.0 LTE	5.1.1	T335XXU1BOG1
Hungary (VDH) (VDH)	SM-T335	GALAXY Tab4 8.0 LTE	5.1.1	T335XXU1BOL3
Iran (THR)	SM-T805	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 LTE	5.0.2	T805XWU1BOK1
Iran (THR)	SM-T805	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 LTE	4.4.2	T805XXU1ANFB
Ireland (Meteor) (MET)	SM-G361F	GALAXY Core Prime	5.1.1	G361FXXU1AOJ1
Ireland (Meteor) (MET)	SM-G361F	GALAXY Core Prime	5.1.1	G361FXXU1AOL1
Ireland (O2) (Black Edition)(O2I)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4 VE	5.0.1	I9515XXU1BOD2
Ireland (Vodafone) (VDI)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4 VE	4.4.2	I9515XXU1ANK2
Ireland (Vodafone) (VDI)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4 VE	5.0.1	I9515XXU1BOJ3
Italy (ITV)	SM-T525	GALAXY TabPRO 10.1 LTE	4.4.2	T525XXUAOL6
Italy (Vodafone) (OMN)	SM-T335	GALAXY Tab4 8.0 LTE	5.1.1	T335XXU1BOG1
Italy (Vodafone) (OMN)	SM-T335	GALAXY Tab4 8.0 LTE	5.1.1	T335XXU1BOL3
Italy (Vodafone) (OMN)	SM-N910F	GALAXY Note 4	5.1.1	N910FXXU1COJ3
Italy (Vodafone) (OMN)	SM-N910F	GALAXY Note 4	5.1.1	N910FXXS1COK2
Italy (Wind) (WIN)	SM-J500FN	GALAXY J5	5.1.1	J500FNXXU1AOL1
Kazakhstan (SKZ)	SM-T535	GALAXY Tab4 10.1 4G	4.4.2	T535XXU1ANK1
Korea (LGT)	SHV-E330L	GALAXY S4 LTE	5.0.1	E330LKLUDOH2
Korea (SK Telecom) (SKC)	SM-N915S	GALAXY Note Edge	5.1.1	N915SKSU2COJ4
Korea (SK Telecom) (SKC)	SM-N915S	GALAXY Note Edge	5.1.1	N915SKSU2COL1
Korea (SK Telecom) (SKC)	SM-T805S	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 LTE	5.0.2	T805SKSU2BOL1
Korea (SK Telecom) (SKC)	SM-T805S	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 LTE	5.0.2	T805SKSU2BOJ1
Libya (BTC)	SM-J120F		5.1.1	J120FXXU1AOL4
Libya (BTC)	SM-J700H	GALAXY J7	5.1.1	J700HXXU1AOK5
Libya (BTC)	SM-J700H	GALAXY J7	5.1.1	J700HXXU1AOJ5
Macedonia (T-Mobile) (MBM)	SM-A510F		5.1.1	A510FXXU1AOL9
Nepal (NPL)	SM-T561	GALAXY Tab E 9.6 3G	4.4.4	T561XXU0AOI2
Nepal (NPL)	SM-T561	GALAXY Tab E 9.6 3G	4.4.4	T561XXU0AOK1
Nepal (NPL)	SM-A800F		5.1.1	A800FXXU1AOL3
Nordic countries (NEE)	SM-T670		5.1.1	T670UEU1AOL5
Nordic countries (NEE)	SM-P900	GALAXY NotePRO 12.2 Wi-Fi	5.0.2	P900XXU0BOI1
Open Austria (ATO)	SM-T700	GALAXY Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi	5.0.2	T700XXU1BOL1
Panama (TPA)	SM-C111M	GALAXY K Zoom	4.4.2	C111MUBU1AOD1
Panama (TPA)	SM-C111M	GALAXY K Zoom	4.4.2	C111MUBU1AOI1
Poland (PLUS) (PLS)	SM-G530FZ	GALAXY Grand Prime	4.4.4	G530FZXXU1AOC1
Poland (PLUS) (PLS)	SM-G530FZ	GALAXY Grand Prime	5.0.2	G530FZXXU1BOI2
Portugal (TMN) (TMN)	GT-I9505	GALAXY S4 LTE	5.0.1	I9505XXUHOD7
Portugal (TMN) (TMN)	GT-I9505	GALAXY S4 LTE	5.0.1	I9505XXUHOJ5
Portugal (TPH) (TPH)	SM-G388F	GALAXY X Cover 3	5.1.1	G388FXXU1BOL1
Portugal (TPH) (TPH)	SM-G388F	GALAXY X Cover 3	4.4.4	G388FXXU1AOI2
Romania (Vodafone) (CNX)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4 VE	5.0.1	I9515XXU1BOJ3
Romania (Vodafone) (CNX)	SM-A510F		5.1.1	A510FXXU1AOL9
Russia (SER)	SM-T535	GALAXY Tab4 10.1 4G	5.0.2	T535XXU1BOK3
Saudi Arabia (STC) (XFU)	SM-J500F	GALAXY J5	5.1.1	J500FXXU1AOK2
South Africa (XFE)	SM-A700F	GALAXY A7	5.0.2	A700FXXU2BOL1
South Africa (XFE)	SM-A700F	GALAXY A7	4.4.4	A700FXXU2AOB2
South Africa (XFE)	SM-J120F		5.1.1	J120FXXU1AOL4
South Africa (XFE)	SM-A310F		5.1.1	A310FXXU1AOL7
South Africa (Vodafone) (XFV)	SM-T561	GALAXY Tab E 9.6 3G	4.4.4	T561XXU0AOL2
South Korea (KT olleh) (Black Edition)(KTF)	SHV-E330K	GALAXY S4 LTE	5.0.1	E330KKKUDOH2
South Korea (SK Telecom) (SKT)	SHV-E330S	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	E330SKSUDOH2
South Korea (SK Telecom) (SKT)	SHV-E330S	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	E330SKSUDOL4
South Korea (SK Telecom) (Black Edition)(SKT)	SHV-E330S	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	E330SKSUDOL4
Spint (cdma) (SPR)	SM-T807P	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 LTE	5.0.2	T807PVPU1BOL3
Spint (cdma) (SPR)	SM-T807P	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 LTE	5.0.2	T807PVPU1BOJ4
Spint (cdma) (SPR)	SPH-L720	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	L720VPUGOK3
Sri Lanka (SLK)	SM-A800F		5.1.1	A800FXXU1AOL3
Sri Lanka (SLK)	SM-T561	GALAXY Tab E 9.6 3G	4.4.4	T561XXU0AOK1
Sri Lanka (SLK)	SM-T561	GALAXY Tab E 9.6 3G	4.4.4	T561XXU0AOI2
Trinidad and Tobago (TTT)	SM-C111M	GALAXY K Zoom	4.4.2	C111MUBU1AOI1
Trinidad and Tobago (TTT)	SM-T700	GALAXY Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi	5.0.2	T700XXU1BOL1
Trinidad and Tobago (TTT)	SM-C111M	GALAXY K Zoom	4.4.2	C111MUBU1AOD1
Turkey (TUR)	SM-T807		5.0.2	T807JVU1BOL3
USA (T-Mobile) (TMB)	SM-G900T	GALAXY S5	5.1.1	G900TUVS1FOL1
USA (T-Mobile) (TMB)	SM-G900T	GALAXY S5	5.1.1	G900TUVS1FOJ4
USA (T-Mobile) (TMB)	SM-G900T1	GALAXY S5	5.1.1	G900T1UVS1BOL1
USA (T-Mobile) (TMB)	SM-T807T	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 LTE	5.0.2	T807TUVS1BOJ3
USA (T-Mobile) (TMB)	SM-T807T	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 LTE	5.0.2	T807TUVS1BOL1
USA (T-Mobile) (TMB)	SM-G900T1	GALAXY S5	5.1.1	G900T1UVS1BOJ4
United Arab Emirates (LYS)	SM-J120F		5.1.1	J120FXXU1AOL4
United Arab Emirates (LYS)	SM-J700H	GALAXY J7	5.1.1	J700HXXU1AOK5
United Kingdom (H3G) (H3G)	SM-G920F	GALAXY S6	5.1.1	G920FXXU2QOI9
United Kingdom (H3G) (H3G)	SM-G900F	GALAXY S5	5	G900FXXU1POL2
United Kingdom (H3G) (H3G)	SM-G925F	GALAXY S6 Edge	5.1.1	G925FXXU2QOI9
United Kingdom (H3G) (H3G)	SM-G925F	GALAXY S6 Edge	5.1.1	G925FXXU3QOLD
United Kingdom (H3G) (H3G)	SM-G900F	GALAXY S5	5	G900FXXU1POH9
United Kingdom (H3G) (H3G)	SM-G920F	GALAXY S6	5.1.1	G920FXXU3QOLD
United Kingdom (Vodafone) (VOD)	SM-T335	GALAXY Tab4 8.0 LTE	5.1.1	T335XXU1BOG1
Unknown (MRU)	SM-A310F		5.1.1	A310FXXU1AOL7
Unknown (XAS)	SM-T807P	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 LTE	5.0.2	T807PVPU1BOJ4
Unknown (BNG)	SM-T561	GALAXY Tab E 9.6 3G	4.4.4	T561XXU0AOK1
Unknown (XAS)	SM-T807P	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 LTE	5.0.2	T807PVPU1BOL3
Unknown (MRU)	SM-A310F		5.1.1	A310FXXU1AOL7
Unknown (BNG)	SM-T561	GALAXY Tab E 9.6 3G	4.4.4	T561XXU0AOI2
Unknown (DDE)	SM-A510F		5.1.1	A510FXXU1AOL9
Unknown (BVO)	SM-C111M	GALAXY K Zoom	4.4.2	C111MUBU1AOD1
Unknown (XAS)	SPH-L720	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	L720VPUGOK3
Unknown (BVO)	SM-C111M	GALAXY K Zoom	4.4.2	C111MUBU1AOI1
Uruguay (UPO)	SM-C111M	GALAXY K Zoom	4.4.2	C111MUBU1AOI1
Uruguay (UPO)	SM-C111M	GALAXY K Zoom	4.4.2	C111MUBU1AOD1

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Verizon is updating the Galaxy Note 4 to Android 5.1.1

The Galaxy Note 5 has been out in the market for more than four months now, and you would think the Note 5 would be matching its successor on software version till now. Certainly, Galaxy Note 4 users have been reaping the benefits of Android 5.1.1 for some time, and so have users of the device on three major US carriers – AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. Well, Verizon is finally jumping on the bandwagon and is starting to update the Note 4 to Android 5.1.1 as well.

Featuring build number N910VVRU2BOK3, the update brings support for Android for Work, upgrades to Samsung KNOX (KNOX is what Android for Work is based on), and removes the preloaded Amazon app and widgets. Verizon doesn’t mention any other changes, but the update should include inherent 5.1.1 goodies, including improved stability, battery fixes and security upgrades. Even if it doesn’t, well, users of the last Galaxy Note flagship to offer removable battery and expandable storage should be happy they can at least flaunt the latest version of Android Lollipop in front of their friends.

The update should be hitting your Galaxy Note 4 in the form of a notification in the status bar. In case it hasn’t shown up yet, take a trip to the Settings » About device » Software update menu and check for it manually. In either case, it shouldn’t be long before Android 5.1.1 comes calling on your phone, and you can let us know once it does by leaving a comment below.

Oh, and don’t ask anything about Android 6.0 for the Note 4. If we’re lucky, Samsung will bring Marshmallow to the device before the second half of this year, even though the company seems to be testing it in full force already.

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Samsung bags more than one hundred awards at CES 2016

Samsung Electronics has a lot to be proud of after earning over 100 awards at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016. Some of the key areas where Samsung made its presence felt this year include Home Entertainment, Home Appliances, Mobile and the Internet of Things which Samsung is going to put a heavy emphasis on this year. It already became clear weeks ago that Samsung would capture most of the attention at CES 2016 after its unreleased Smart TV got the Best of Innovation Award, only to be followed by the UHD Alliance Premium Certification to the entire 2016 SUHD lineup.

Here’s what Gregory Lee, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America had to say about the future of Samsung:

Samsung continuously strives to provide consumers with innovations that matter to help them connect their busy lives with their friends, family, co-workers and even their appliances in meaningful ways

Among the winning products for Samsung at CES 2016 we can see the KS9500 Series Curved SUHD TV, Samsung’s 4-door Flex Refrigerator with Family Hub and the Galaxy TabPro S. This tablet actually gathered quite some awards like TechRadar’s Best of CES award, Engadget’s Best of CES finalist and many others.

What are your thoughts on Samsung’s CES 2016 attendance this year?

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