Samsung said to be working on two different types of foldable smartphones

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Since the beginning of this year we read reports about Samsung’s plans to release a foldable smartphone in 2017. Now a recent report from ET News states that the company is working on two different types of foldable smartphones. Continue reading “Samsung said to be working on two different types of foldable smartphones”

Samsung Galaxy Note7 to get new update in the U.S. to stop it from charging, except Verizon units

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After the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, the South Korean giant Samsung has taken an unusual step to prevent a further explosion. This news comes after some Galaxy Note 7 users out there don’t want to return their devices. As promised, the company has started slowly to force the users to return their device. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note7 to get new update in the U.S. to stop it from charging, except Verizon units”

Google, HTC, Oculus, Samsung, Sony collaborate for Global Virtual Reality Association

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Major tech companies like Google, HTC, Oculus, Samsung, Sony have joined forces to form Global Virtual Reality Association (GVRA). The VR industry consortium is a non-profit organization which will promote the growth of the global virtual reality (VR) industry.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 to omit 3.5mm audio jack, Honor Magic coming next week – FoneArena Daily

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U.S Supreme Court sides with Samsung in $399M patent battle with Apple

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The U.S Supreme Court has sided with Samsung in its ongoing battle with Apple over smartphone patent which will potentially save the South Korean smartphone maker $399 million in damages. Continue reading “U.S Supreme Court sides with Samsung in $399M patent battle with Apple”

Samsung Galaxy A (2016) line up to taste Android Nougat update soon

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The South Korean tech giant Samsung is planning to roll out Android 7.0 Nougat update for its Galaxy A (2016) line up and Galaxy Note 5 as well. As per the latest report, some smartphones including Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 and A9 Pro is expected to taste the Nougat very soon. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A (2016) line up to taste Android Nougat update soon”

Samsung could launch Gear S3 in India in January 2017

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Samsung had announced Gear S3 smartwatch at the IFA 2016 in Berlin in August this year. According to a latest report from SamMobile, the company is expected to release the smartwatch in India next year.

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Lenovo K6 Power launched, Reliance Jio reaches 50mn user base and more – Fonearena Daily

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Samsung reportedly in talks with Lenovo to sell its PC business

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Samsung is in talks to sell its personal-computer arm to Lenovo, world’s largest PC manufacturer in terms of shipments, according to a report from Korean news outlet The Bell. Sony was one of the first companies to sell its VAIO PC division back in 2014. A recent report said that Fujitsu was in talks to sell its PC business to Lenovo. Continue reading “Samsung reportedly in talks with Lenovo to sell its PC business”

HTC Desire 10 pro launched in India, Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Speakers announced – FoneArena Daily

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Have a look at the FoneArena Daily video that gives you a daily dose of the latest technology news. Continue reading “HTC Desire 10 pro launched in India, Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Speakers announced – FoneArena Daily”

Samsung bags flexible display patent for foldable smartphones

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Since the beginning of this year, Samsung has been rumored to release foldable smartphones next year. Patents foldable smartphones from the company had surfaced in March and now. Now, Samsung has been granted patents for flexible display by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Continue reading “Samsung bags flexible display patent for foldable smartphones”

66% of phones in Q3 2016 were Made in India: CMR

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India shipped 197.5 million mobile handsets, of which 78.4 million were alone shipped during the third quarter of the calendar year, according to CMR’s India Monthly Mobile Handset Market Review Report for 3Q 2016 ending September 2016. The report revealed that 66% of the phones in Q3 were Made in India.

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Samsung acquires NewNet Communication to push Rich Communications Service offering

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In a bit to bolster its Rich Communication Service (RCS) offering, Samsung has acquired NewNet Communication Technologies. Based in Canada NewNet is a leading provider of RCS infrastructure and services.
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Samsung Galaxy On8 review

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Following the launch of Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7, the South Korean giant Samsung launched its successor dubbed as Galaxy On8 at a price of Rs. 15,900 in Black and Gold colors exclusively on Flipkart. This mid-ranger comes packed with 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, Octa-core Exynos 7580 processor, 3GB RAM, 13MP/5MP camera package.
At a price of Rs. 15,900, is the Galaxy On8 worth buying? Let’s check out. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy On8 review”