Samsung might have secured first batch Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipsets for Galaxy S9

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If the information from China turns out to be true, then Samsung has reportedly reserved its first batch of Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset for its next flagship model, Galaxy S9 series of smartphones. Continue reading “Samsung might have secured first batch Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipsets for Galaxy S9”

Samsung confirms it is working on fitness tracker/hybrid smartwatch

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Samsung is developing a new wearable device that could be a fitness tracker/hybrid smartwatch. The device will not be a full fledged smartwatch but will have some smartwatch functions, along with fitness tracking capabilities. Continue reading “Samsung confirms it is working on fitness tracker/hybrid smartwatch”

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Review

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As per the latest reports from various sources, the tablet sales in and out of India are declining due to the rise in phablets. While some brands including HP and Lenovo are rolling out their respective Hybrid laptops, tablets without keyboards is losing its relevance. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Review”

Samsung to recover 157 tons of resources including gold from recalled Galaxy Note7 units

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Back in March Samsung said that it will sell returned Galaxy Note7 devices as refurbished phones, and it even launched the Galaxy Note Fan Edition that uses components such as semiconductors and camera modules from the Note7. It already confirmed that it will extract precious metals, such as copper, nickel, gold and silver from the phone.
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Samsung tipped to be working on Bixby-powered smart speaker

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It looks like Samsung is joining the Apple, Amazon and Google clan to make its own smart speaker. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, Samsung is working on smart speaker that will be powered by voice-activated voice assistant Bixby. Bixby is Samsung’s AI assistant — its answer to Alexa, or Siri, or the Google Assistant.

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Samsung will reportedly release Galaxy Note 7 ‘Fandom Edition’ on July 7

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Following the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco in 2016, Samsung bounced back with an impressive Galaxy S8 this year that has been praised for its design as well as performance. Now, a latest report from the Wall Street Journal states that Samsung is all set to sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7 next month. Continue reading “Samsung will reportedly release Galaxy Note 7 ‘Fandom Edition’ on July 7”

Samsung rolls out Bixby voice assistant early access program in the US

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Samsung is finally bringing Bixby AI-powered voice assistant to select Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners in the U.S, as expected. The company is rolling out an early access program for Bixby in the US that will allow select users to test the virtual assistant before it goes live for everyone. Continue reading “Samsung rolls out Bixby voice assistant early access program in the US”

Samsung invests Rs.4915 crore to double production in India

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Samsung has announced an investment of INR 4,915 crore in India which will be used to add fresh capacity at Samsung’s Noida plant, where the company manufactures smartphones, refrigerators and flat panel televisions. The investment proposal was recently approved by the Uttar Pradesh government under its Mega Policy.  Continue reading “Samsung invests Rs.4915 crore to double production in India”

Samsung Bixby voice assistant English roll out further delayed

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It looks like it is going to take few more weeks until Samsung’s voice assistant Bixby is rolled out in the US. A latest report from the Wall Street Journal says, support for English language on Samsung’s highly anticipated digital assistant is delayed again.

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List of phones Getting Android 7.0 Nougat update

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It is that time of the year again when users are eagerly waiting for their devices to be updated to the latest version of Android which is 7.0/7.1 Nougat. As usual, the handset makers are taking their very own time to roll out the Android Nougat update to their devices. Continue reading “List of phones Getting Android 7.0 Nougat update”

Weekly Roundup – Xiaomi Mi Max 2, Asus Zenfone Live, Gionee S10, Huawei Nova 2 and more

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This week Xiaomi announced Mi Max 2, Asus launched Zenfone Live, Huawei launched Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus, Nubia launched N1 Lite and more. Let’s take a look at all the announcements and launches that took place this week.

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Top 10 VoLTE smartphones under Rs. 15000

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The term VoLTE or Voice-over-LTE has become famous in the Indian market soon after the launch of Reliance Jio 4G. Since the inception of Reliance Jio network, there has been lots of excitement as it offers free calling and 4G data for specific time period. Continue reading “Top 10 VoLTE smartphones under Rs. 15000”

Intel and Samsung file amicus brief to support FTC lawsuit against Qualcomm

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Earlier in January this year US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm for anti-competitive practices. Now, Intel and Samsung have filed amicus briefs with the court supporting the FTC’s lawsuit and opposing Qualcomm’s request to dismiss the case. Both the companies claim that Qualcomm uses its dominant position in the mobile processor industry to keep other players out. Continue reading “Intel and Samsung file amicus brief to support FTC lawsuit against Qualcomm”

Sennheiser teams up with Samsung to bring 3D AMBEO smart earbuds to Android

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Sennheiser has partnered with Samsung to make its smart audio earbuds for Android devices. The German audio technology maker will work with Samsung on the AMBEO smart headset which with embedded microphones capable of recording 3D audio. Continue reading “Sennheiser teams up with Samsung to bring 3D AMBEO smart earbuds to Android”

Samsung reportedly working on 7th gen OLED displays, foldable OLEDs and more

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Samsung’s latest flagships Galaxy S8 and S8+ have already received accolades f0r its Infinity display. Now, a latest report from the The Investor claims that Samsung is working on a 7th generation AMOLED display. Continue reading “Samsung reportedly working on 7th gen OLED displays, foldable OLEDs and more”