Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge might get Android 5.1 Lollipop in June

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Just yesterday, Samsung released an update for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge that improves fingerprint sensing but that’s still on version 5.0.2. Most users are keenly waiting for the update to Lollipop 5.1 and according to sources, that update should be coming to the S6 and S6 Edge sometime next month.

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Samsung introduces Artik chips for Internet of Things

Samsung has taken wraps of its new platform that aims to tap the promising Internet of Things market. The South Korean internet giant has launched Artik chips that are designed to power everything from wearable devices to home appliances.

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Samsung Orbis design and specs leaked through Gear SDK

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There are quite a lot of rumors going around about Samsung’s round smartwatch called the Orbis. The last rumor was that the smartwatch has been delayed and will make an appearance later in the year alongside the Galaxy Note 5 at IFA, Berlin in September. Up until now, we didn’t really have more than a few sketches about the device, but now Samsung’s Gear SDK has revealed the design of Orbis.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge getting an update that improves fingerprint sensing and more

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Samsung has released yet another update for users of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. The XXU1AOE3 build is around 159 MB in size and will be available as an OTA update.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Review

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If the “Next big thing” ads weren’t clearer, Samsung has always wanted its Galaxy S to be an iPhone. Premium, desirable and something people aspire to buy. The Galaxy S series was aspirational indeed, and was often ahead of the iPhone in many departments, except for the ones related to “premium”. The metal-lovers we all are, kept complaining about “premium” for more than 3 years, so Samsung has now finally delivered a phone that can, not only tick a box in all departments, but also deliver.. the Galaxy S6. This review, however, is of its more aesthetically pleasing variant, the Galaxy S6 Edge, which is almost exactly the same as the S6, but the dual-curve edge screen will cost you substantially more. Let’s find out why and a lot more.

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Samsung Gear A – Round smartwatch delayed till IFA 2015

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We had told you that Samsung is working on a round smartwatch and that it is roping in artists and fashion brands to help develop accessories for it. The smartwatch that is supposedly called the Gear A was sheduled for an announcement in the near future. But it has now apparently been delayed and is expected to be announced later this year during IFA 2015.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge apparently having 8 bit display colour issues

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Apparently the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge at times is displaying colour in 8 bit, sort of like a watercolor painting for some users. The issue is not there all the time, happens only quite rarely and has only been spotted on a few units of the Galaxy S6 Edge so far.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Project Zen details leaked

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We all remember Project Zero which eventually was launched as Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Now details have surfaced about the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Project Zen which is said to be an Edge variant of the Note series.

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Samsung preparing Artik – New processors for the Internet of Things

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Samsung will be hosting an event on the 12th of May in San Francisco to announce new processors codenamed Artik for the internet of things. Artik is being developed by Samsung’s Menlo Park, their Strategy and Innovation Center that is based in California.

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Android 5.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge to bring RAW image support and more: Report

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Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will reportedly get camera improvements like RAW image support, shutter speed controls, and more with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update. Continue reading “Android 5.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge to bring RAW image support and more: Report”

Samsung and Samsonite team up to bring us “smarter” luggage

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Samsung and Samsonite, two of the biggest manufacturers in their respective industries are teaming up to bring us smart luggage. While smart luggage itself isn’t anything new, Samonite and Samsung want to bring us smart luggage that actually does a lot more and is more than just a marketing gimmick.

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Samsung set to release Iron Man Edition Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

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Last month we saw an artists rendering of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge in various Avenger character themed colours. At the time we weren’t sure whether Samsung had plans to release them as they didn’t comment on the same. Now sources say that they will be releasing an “Iron Man” edition of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edger next month.

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Samsung Pay with smartwatch compatibility is likely to debut in H2, 2015: Report

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According to a Korean publication report on Thursday, Samsung’s mobile payment system Samsung Pay is likely to go live in South Korea and the US in second half of 2015, says Park Jin-young, company’s Managing Director. Continue reading “Samsung Pay with smartwatch compatibility is likely to debut in H2, 2015: Report”

Samsung Tizen App Store goes global

Samsung is bringing its Tizen App store to more countries across the globe, as per a latest report from the Wall Street Journal. Currently, Tizen OS based smartphones are only available in India and Banglasdesh but the app store is now expanding to 182 including the US, the UK and China.

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