Samsung Galaxy Note 4 reportedly receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow update

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In November, a roadmap for Samsung’s Android 6.0 Marshmallow update had surfaced and it revealed that the Note5 and S6 edge+ would be getting the update sometime in December. One T-Mobile Note5 user even got the update to 6.0 accidentally but both the phones haven’t received the official release yet. However, it seems that Samsung is ready with the update for the Note 4 and they have already begun rolling out the update across some devices.

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Next gen Samsung Galaxy A5 will have a 720p screen

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Samsung is planning to refresh its Galaxy A lineup of devices- namely the A3, A5 and A7. A new user agent profile leak suggests that the 2016 Samsung Galaxy A5 will retain the 720p resolution of its predecessor.

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Samsung Galaxy J1 mini low-end smartphone surfaces online

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A new low-end Samsung smartphone has been leaked online through various sources. The handset in question is the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini, a smaller and lower end version of the Galaxy J1.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 successors show up on FCC

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FCC, the certification agency in USA has listed two new smartphones on its website. The smartphones are the successors of the Samsung Galaxy A3 and the Galaxy A5.

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Samsung Galaxy A9 shows up on GeekBench sporting Snapdragon 620 processor

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The Samsung Galaxy A9 (SM-A9000) has just surfaced online in a new GeekBench benchmark. The listing reveals that the device is powered by a Snapdragon 620 processor.

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Exynos 7580 powered Samsung Galaxy A7 spotted on AnTuTu

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Up until now, the upcoming update to the Samsung Galaxy A7 was believed to be packing a Snapdragon 615 processor, similar to the first version that was launched earlier this year. Now, a new listing on AnTuTu shows that there could be another version, one that is packing an Exynos 7580 processor.

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Samsung Android 6.0 roadmap surfaces – Note5 and S6 Edge+ to get Marshmallow in December

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A software update roadmap for Samsung devices has just appeared online and it lists out 2 phases of updates for phones to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The Samsung Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+ will be the first to get it as they are scheduled for an update in December 2015 itself.

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Sign up for Samsung Pay to get a free Wireless Charger – USA Only

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Samsung has been having a good run with its payment service – Samsung Pay in its home country i.e South Korea. Now, the company is looking forward to roping in customers in USA as well through a new promotion. Every user who signs up for Samsung Pay gets a free wireless charger.

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Review – Olixar Tempered Glass Protector for Samsung Galaxy Note5

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The first thing that I thought to myself when we were receiving a review unit for a screen protector is whether it is worth reviewing one. I thought about it and well it probably makes more sense than any other accessory we review for smartphones these days and that has got to do with the fact that the touchscreen is arguably the most important component of our smartphone. It serves as the medium through which we communicate, create and consume content on our devices. Without the screen, essentially the phone is useless and its kind of like the windshield on a car. So it makes perfect sense to review a screen protector especially for a flagship product such as the Samsung Galaxy Note5 whose screen is all the more impressive. So lets go ahead and check out the Olixar tempered glass protector.

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Samsung Galaxy Note5 receives software update – Brings battery improvements, call stability and more

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A new update has started rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Note5. The update brings in battery life improvements, call stability and more.

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Next gen Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 Imported into India for testing

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A new import listing reveals that the successors of the Samsung Galaxy A3 and the A5 have been imported into India for testing purposes.

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Samsung Fast Charge Battery Pack Unboxing

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We hope that you have seen our unboxing of the Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Pad by now. Along with the Note5 and S6 edge+, Samsung also announced a new fast charge compatible battery pack which has a capacity of 5200 mAH which we unboxed.

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Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Pad Unboxing

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Samsung had introduced a Wireless Charging Pad earlier this year at MWC along with the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphone. However it didn’t have fast charging as wireless fast charging wasn’t supported until the introduction of the Note5 and S6 edge+ smartphones. Along with them, Samsung introduced a new wireless charging pad that has fast charging capabilities.

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Obliq Slim Meta case for Samsung Galaxy Note5 review

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The Obliq Slim Meta case for the Galaxy Note5 is a case that is designed to protect your phone while at the same time maintaining the slim profile and shape of your handset. In this review we take a look at the case’s design, handling and protection to see whether it really has your phone’s back ‘covered’.

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Samsung to use Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 for some Galaxy S7 units

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It has been rumoured for quite a while that Samsung might use a Qualcomm processor for some of the Galaxy S7 units ie the Snapdragon 820. While it has been somewhat uncertain so far, now it seems more than likely considering the reliability of the source.

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