Samsung may offer real-time VR broadcasting of 2018 Winter Olympics

Samsung is planning to offer real-time VR video broadcasting of the 2018 Winter Olympics to viewers through virtual reality headsets. This will make all the viewers feel as if they are right at the event. However, this will not be the first time that Samsung offers VR video coverage of an event. The company offered 360-degree videos from the Rio 2016 Olympics, offering exclusive video content to Gear VR users. The company will use 5G networks for the first time for such a coverage of a sports event.

“We plan to offer virtual technology so that, let’s say, viewers with a VR headset in Seoul can enjoy the sports game as if they are at the scene. We are in discussion with the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Broadcasting Services to utilize our VR technology during the Olympics,” said Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Marketing Director Cha Young-Tae at the meeting attended by the ICT vice minister. The meeting was also attended by other Korean tech firms including KT, LG, and SKT.

Samsung is also planning to set up promotional centres in Seoul where it will offer entertainment VR rides that were unveiled during MWC 2017 last month.

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Samsung’s next Tizen-powered smartphone has been spotted at the FCC

An unannounced Samsung-branded smartphone has been spotted on the FCC’s online database. Sadly, the documentation doesn’t reveal anything about the device, other than that it sports the model number SM-Z400F; leading us to believe we’re looking at the so-called Samsung Z4.

If you’ve been following SamMobile closely, you’ll know that the next major build of the open-source operating system — Tizen 3.0 — is rumored to debut on the recently-rumored Samsung Z4, and seeing as it’s now been granted approval by the FCC, it shouldn’t be too much longer until arrives.

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Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge receive Nougat on several Canadian carriers

Several Canadian carriers have now started rolling out the much-awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. One of the country’s largest carriers still hasn’t released Nougat, though. Rogers’s did update its OS upgrade schedule recently to reflect that it’s going to roll out this update on March 20.

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners in Canada on SaskTel, Bell, Virgin Mobile, EastLink, Wind Mobile and Freedom Mobile are now receiving the Nougat update.

Firmware version G935W8VLU2BQB6 is now being rolled out for the Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935W8) and G930W8VLU2BQB6 for the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930W8). All of the firmware files are available from our firmware section, just enter the respective model number to access the list.

Since this is a major update it’s a bit hefty at 1.3GB. Users will have to ensure that they have ample juice left in the battery and are connected to a good Wi-Fi network before they start the download and installation process.

The aforementioned carriers have started rolling out the update today so it may take a while for it to go live for all users in Canada.

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T-Mobile selling the Gear VR at 50 percent off

If you’re based in the United States and would like to pick up the Gear VR at a discount then you might want to check out T-Mobile’s latest offer. The carrier often discounts accessories significantly and it’s currently doing that for the Gear VR. Those who are interested in buying one can get the Gear VR at 50 percent off from T-Mobile.

The Gear VR normally retails for $99.99 but it’s currently available from T-Mobile for just $49.97. It appears to be the Gear VR headset that Samsung launched with the Galaxy Note 7 last year as it has a USB Type-C adapter.

Those who want to pick one up don’t have to worry about paying for shipment because T-Mobile offers free shipping on accessory orders of more than $20. Check out T-Mobile’s product page for the Gear VR to find out more about this deal. Hit the source link below to head over to the carrier’s online store.

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Galaxy Tab S3 US price revealed

Samsung is yet to confirm how much the Galaxy Tab S3 is going to cost when it’s released in the United States. Customers in Europe can already pre-order the new tablet for 670 euro and while we can expect the Galaxy Tab S3 to cost around the same in US dollars, the official price hasn’t been confirmed as yet.

However, Best Buy now has a listing for the Galaxy Tab S3 on its website. The retailer’s listing carries a price tag of $599.99 and that seems plausible enough. Pre-orders haven’t been opened as yet, Best Buy’s listing only says that the tablet is “coming soon.”

Samsung is offering customers in Europe a pre-order incentive. Those who pre-order a Galaxy Tab S3 will receive a free Bookcover Keyboard case. It remains to be seen if this pre-order incentive will be offered to customers in the United States as well.

The Galaxy Tab S3 is expected to start shipping across the globe in the coming weeks so Samsung should confirm the official pricing and availability details of the Galaxy Tab S3 for the United States in the very near future.

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Samsung’s artistic Frame TV will be available this spring

Apart from its new QLED TVs, Samsung also showed off its concept TV called The Frame at CES 2017. It’s can effortlessly blend into the background and display artwork (in its Art Mode is turned on) when it’s not in use, appearing like a painting. The company has now announced that it actually has plans to launch The Frame in the US.

Samsung has announced that The Frame will be available for purchase in the US this spring. The Frame comes with more than 100 art pieces from 10 categories, including landscape, architecture, wildlife, action, drawing and more. The TV also comes with a bunch of customizable accessories, including interchangeable bezels and an option Studio Stand.

However, the company is still mum about its features and price tag. We still don’t know whether this Yves Béhar-designed TV features Samsung’s QLED technology, 4K resolution, or smart TV elements. It does feature the company’s clear-colored “Invisible Connection cable”, which makes the TV setup clean to look at.

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SamMobile Daily Recap: March 14, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Galaxy Tab S3 and more!

We publish a solid amount of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up with every post. But, we think we’ve come up with an ideal solution — a daily recap.

In the list below, you’ll find the stories that went live today. We understand that you’re not going to be interested in all of them, so to help you find what’s important to you, we’ve split them into their respective categories. If you want to see the latest Galaxy S8 news, for example, locate the Phones subheading.

Business

Samsung to review possibility of splitting the company even as the chief languishes behind bars

Firmware News

Unlocked Galaxy smartphones will now receive monthly security updates in the US

Phones

Galaxy J3 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) US brand names revealed

Tablets

[Update: More markets] Free Bookcover Keyboard being offered with Galaxy Tab S3 pre-orders in Germany

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