Samsung Galaxy S8 Android Oreo update resumes with February security patch and bug fixes

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Samsung recently canceled the Galaxy S8 and S8+ Android 8.0 Oreo update merely a week after the update was released citing the unexpected reboot issue. Now it looks like the update has finally resumed in Germany and just a matter of few days before it widely becomes available in the markets where the update had previously been released.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S8 Android Oreo update resumes with February security patch and bug fixes”

Samsung launches world’s first Air Conditioner with wind-free cooling technology in India

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Samsung  has launched the world’s first air conditioner and System Air Conditioner with wind-free cooling technology launched in India. It provides a cooler indoor climate and optimal energy efficiency without the discomfort of direct cold airflow. It is the world’s first Air Conditioner to pack 8 Pole series and Anti-corrosion Durafin condenser. Continue reading “Samsung launches world’s first Air Conditioner with wind-free cooling technology in India”

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ with Snapdragon 845, Stereo speakers surface in more press shots

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We are inching closer to the launch of the Galaxy S9 and S9+. We already saw most of the details about the upcoming flagships, however, today we have almost all the details, specifications and even the rendered images leaked ahead of the MWC 2018 announcement. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be powered by the Snapdragon 845, run on Android 8.0 Oreo. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ with Snapdragon 845, Stereo speakers surface in more press shots”

Samsung Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo update suspended, new version said to be in development [Update: Samsung responds]

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[Update: Samsung has confirmed that it has indeed stopped the roll out Oreo update for the phone. It has also said that the roll out was stopped due to unexpected reboots for some. If it finds the impact to be minimal, it will resume it soon] Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo update suspended, new version said to be in development [Update: Samsung responds]”

Samsung Galaxy S9 said to feature advanced 3D emoji, stereo speakers

Samsung Galaxy S9 launch is just days away, and as we inch closer to the announcement, we are hearing more details about the flagships. New to join the list is that Stereo speakers are finally making their way to the Samsung flagship lineup. Furthermore, the S9 duo will also feature 3D Emoji which is more advanced than the ANIMOJI on iPhone X.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 said to feature advanced 3D emoji, stereo speakers”

Indian smartphone market saw 14% growth in 2017, total shipments cross 124 million units: IDC

Indian smartphone market has seen major improvements in shipments in the year 2017 when compared to 2016. The smartphone market witnessed a 14%  annual growth with a total shipment of 124 million units in 2017, making it the fastest growing market amongst the top 20 smartphone markets globally. Continue reading “Indian smartphone market saw 14% growth in 2017, total shipments cross 124 million units: IDC”

Samsung Experience 9.0 Android Oreo update brings redesigned and standardized emoji

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Samsung is finally bringing updated and redesigned emojis set with its Experience 9.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo update. The new emoji looks consistent and standard with other sets of manufacturers like Google and iOS and apps like Facebook and Twitter. Continue reading “Samsung Experience 9.0 Android Oreo update brings redesigned and standardized emoji”

Samsung DeX Pad dock for Galaxy S9 surfaces

The launch of Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ is just a couple of weeks away, and we have most of the details regarding the flagships. Back in January, there were reports about Samsung trademarking a new DeX Station accessory for the S9 just there was for the S8 last year. The DeX accessory dubbed ‘DeX Pad’ now makes its first appearance, courtesy of Evan Blass. Continue reading “Samsung DeX Pad dock for Galaxy S9 surfaces”

Samsung Gear Sport Review

The wearable market in India is progressively gaining momentum owing to its affordability, thanks to Chinese counterparts. These days, the affordable/basic wearable segment offer array of features including phone notifications, steps taken, heart rate, sleep monitor, and others, which in turn attracts the first time buyers. It is indeed safe to say that the tech, which incorporates health and fitness is on the rise among the Indian youths. It’s been approximately four years since Samsung made its presence in the wearable market and launched more than 6 to 7 wearables till now. Continue reading “Samsung Gear Sport Review”

Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong released as South Korean court suspends his term

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A South Korean appeals court on Monday has suspended Samsung’s Heir Jay Y. Lee’s jail term after a year’s detention over the corruption scandal that brought down the former president. The Seoul High Court jailed Lee for two and a half years, reducing the original term by half, and suspended the sentence for charges including bribery and embezzlement, meaning he does not have to serve time. Continue reading “Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong released as South Korean court suspends his term”

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active with Android 8.0 Oreo gets Wi-Fi certification

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Samsung ended the Android Oreo 8.0 beta testing for the S8 and the S8+ last week and both the flagships are expected to taste the Oreo update anytime now. It’s obvious that the update at some point will make its way to the S8 Active as the company promised earlier. However, the new development shows that the rollout is not that far away. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S8 Active with Android 8.0 Oreo gets Wi-Fi certification”

Qualcomm and Samsung expand multi-year cross-license agreement

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Qualcomm today announced that the company and Samsung Electronics have signed a multi-year strategic relationship agreement over various technology areas and across a range of mobile devices. This agreement will also expand the companies relationship as technology partners.  Continue reading “Qualcomm and Samsung expand multi-year cross-license agreement”

Samsung Galaxy S9 said to feature ‘Intelligent Scan’ which combines face unlock and Iris scanner

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are a month away, and the details regarding the flagship started flowing in. We have recently seen the retail box leak of the Galaxy S9 revealing quite a few details and today we hear yet another interesting feature, the ‘Intelligent Scan’ which combines Face Unlock and Iris Scanner.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 said to feature ‘Intelligent Scan’ which combines face unlock and Iris scanner”

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ Android Oreo beta program ends, stable update expected soon

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Samsung ended the Oreo beta program for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in India and UK earlier this month, now the company has announced to its beta testers through ‘Samsung Members app’ that it is ending the beta program in the USA from yesterday, i.e January 26th.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ Android Oreo beta program ends, stable update expected soon”

Xiaomi surpasses Samsung to become top smartphone vendor in India in Q4 2017: Reports

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Xiaomi has finally surpassed Samsung in the last quarter of 2017 claiming the top smartphone vendor in India title. The company has shipped over 8.2 million units in Q4, 2017 while Samsung despite the annual growth of 17% Samsung retained the second spot with 7.3 million smartphones shipments according to Canalys. Continue reading “Xiaomi surpasses Samsung to become top smartphone vendor in India in Q4 2017: Reports”