Samsung Mobile profits down 29.1% YoY in Q2 2018 due to low Galaxy S9 sales, says Galaxy Note9 will be priced reasonably

Samsung has reported its earnings for Q2 2018, in which the company has made operating profit of 14.87 trillion won ($13.3 billion), up just 5.68% YoY for the April-June 2018 period. After fourth straight record profit, this is a bit disappointing, due to softer sales of smartphones and display panels, despite robust demand for memory chips.  Continue reading “Samsung Mobile profits down 29.1% YoY in Q2 2018 due to low Galaxy S9 sales, says Galaxy Note9 will be priced reasonably”

Samsung Wireless Charging Duo EP-N6100 and EP-P3100, Galaxy Note9 price, color variants surface

Samsung Wireless Charger Duo

We have already come across a new wireless charging dock; the Wireless Charger Duo (EP-N6100) from Samsung that will be introduced alongside the Note 9. This solution according to the reports will be able to charge two devices at a time, including the Galaxy Watch. Now fresh leak reveals that Samsung has one more wireless charging dock up its sleeve, the EP-P3100 which seems to be more compact compared to the EP-N6100. Continue reading “Samsung Wireless Charging Duo EP-N6100 and EP-P3100, Galaxy Note9 price, color variants surface”

Samsung said to have scheduled an event on August 1st, could announce Galaxy Tab S4

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

Samsung is known to be working on the Galaxy Tab S4; flagship tablet in the Tab S-series. Though there is no official launch date of the tablet, Samsung seems to be holding a brief event on August 1st and according to sources, the company might be launching the Tab S4 at the event, and will not be waiting until IFA to unveil the tablet.  Continue reading “Samsung said to have scheduled an event on August 1st, could announce Galaxy Tab S4”

Samsung Galaxy Tab A2 XL with 10.5-inch display, Snapdragon 450, Android 8.1 Oreo surfaces

With Samsung prepping for the Note 9 launch, it is all everyone talks these days. However, the company is also working on Tab S4 flagship tablet and  Galaxy Tab A2 XL which is a mid-range tablet. If rumors are to be believed, it is expected to be one of the non-flagship models to get a dedicated Bixby button.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab A2 XL with 10.5-inch display, Snapdragon 450, Android 8.1 Oreo surfaces”

Samsung Galaxy Note9 said to support DeX mode without DeX Pad

Samsung Dex tab Note 9

Just as expected, more information about the upcoming Galaxy Note9 starting flowing in and latest we hear is that the Galaxy Note9 will allow you to use DeX mode without the DexPad, instead, you can use it just by connecting a USB-C monitor or HDMI.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note9 said to support DeX mode without DeX Pad”

Samsung teases Galaxy Note 9’s 4000mAh battery in a new promotional video [Update: Storage and Speed]

Update: Samsung has released two more teasers about storage and speed. These hint at 512GB storage option and 8GB RAM as rumored earlier.

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Samsung starts mass production of 16Gb LPDDR4X 10nm-class DRAM, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM could be used in Galaxy Note9

Samsung today announced that it has started mass production of world’s first 2nd-generation of 10-nanometer-class* (1y-nm), LPDDR4X (Low Power, Double Data Rate, 4X) DRAM for smartphones.  Compared to the mobile DRAM memory chips most used in current flagship mobile devices (1x-nm 16Gb LPDDR4X), the 2nd– generation LPDDR4X DRAM promises up to a 10% power reduction while maintaining the same data rate of 4,266 megabits per second (Mb/s). Continue reading “Samsung starts mass production of 16Gb LPDDR4X 10nm-class DRAM, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM could be used in Galaxy Note9”

Samsung Gear IconX (2018) wireless earbuds with Bixby Voice launched in India for Rs. 13990

Samsung today launched the new Gear IconX wireless earbuds in India, almost a year after it was introduced. It has a lightweight, ergonomic design, offers  comfortable yet secure fit to last through the most intense activity. It features Bixby voice command support  which can be enabled by tapping and holding the earbud to use your voice to control your music or your phone as well. Continue reading “Samsung Gear IconX (2018) wireless earbuds with Bixby Voice launched in India for Rs. 13990”

Samsung surpasses Xiaomi in India to regain number one position with 29% market share in Q2 2018: Counterpoint

Xiaomi really nailed it last quarter in India pushing Samsung behind to regain the number one position in the smartphone space. However, Samsung gave it back this time reclaiming the top position. According to Counterpoint Research, the smartphone market returned to double-digit growth (18%) YoY after flat first-quarter growth. Continue reading “Samsung surpasses Xiaomi in India to regain number one position with 29% market share in Q2 2018: Counterpoint”

Samsung announces unbreakable flexible OLED smartphone display [Video Demo]

Samsung today announced that it has developed unbreakable flexible OLED panel. Current-generation flexible display products attach a glass-covered window to their display that often breaks when severely impacted, but this uses unbreakable substrate and an overlay window securely adhered to it that makes it more durable. Continue reading “Samsung announces unbreakable flexible OLED smartphone display [Video Demo]”

Samsung Galaxy Note9 with dual rear cameras, gold S Pen surfaces in press image [Update: More renders]

Update: The Galaxy Note9 has surfaced in more renders, thanks to @evleaks. The new renders show Blue colored phone with yellow S Pen, Black and Brown colored phone with matching S Pen.

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Samsung trademarks AI Smart Speaker MAGBEE, could launch alongside Galaxy Note9

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Looks like Samsung has bigger plans for IFA 2018 where the company will introduce the Galaxy Note 9, new Wireless charging pad, Galaxy Watch. Now it looks like the list might be getting bigger as the company has trademarked and registered AI Smart Speaker named ‘MAGBEE’. Continue reading “Samsung trademarks AI Smart Speaker MAGBEE, could launch alongside Galaxy Note9”

Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm in Rose Gold surfaces on official website

Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung is expected to introduce the Gear S4 aka Galaxy Watch at the Unpacked event next month and now the Watch in  42mm in Rose Gold color has surfaced on the Samsung website. Recently, the Watch has been certified by the FCC with the model number SM-R815U. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm in Rose Gold surfaces on official website”

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 surfaces in more renders; 512GB version said to be priced at $1,460

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 event is scheduled to take on August 9th. Alongside the Note 9, the company is also expected to introduce various other products including Galaxy Watch, a Wireless Charger Duo. In a fresh dose of leaks, we are hearing that the flagship will come in a 512GB variant and the base model is now a 128GB version up from 64GB.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 9 surfaces in more renders; 512GB version said to be priced at $1,460”

Samsung Galaxy J8 Review

Samsung launched the Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G)  in the ‘Galaxy J Series’ last month, and it was introduced in May. This is one of the smartphones from Samsung to pack a HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display with 18.5:9 screen ratio. It is more like a smaller version of the Galaxy A6+ with a HD+ screen and a plastic body. Is this worth the price? Let us find out in the review. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy J8 Review”