Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge get certified in China

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China has something called 3C (China Compulsory Certification) that phones have to pass through in order to be approved for sale in the country. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge just passed through the same.

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2016 set for Feb 21 in Barcelona, Galaxy S7 and S7 edge expected

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After the leaked screen-grabs from the official video, Samsung has officially announced its Galaxy Unpacked 2016 on February 21st in Barcelona, before the MWC show floor opens on February 22nd. As we already know, the Korean giant is expected to announce its flagship Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge smartphones at the event. According to recent rumors, it is not expected to announce the Galaxy S7 edge+ at the event. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2016 set for Feb 21 in Barcelona, Galaxy S7 and S7 edge expected”

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge getting update to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow in South Korea

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Samsung has started the roll out of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in South Korea. The Marshmallow build has leaked to the Galaxy Note5, Note 4 and S5 in the past accidentally but this is now an official update.

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Samsung to announce the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge on Feb 21, reveals leaked teaser

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We’ve known so far that Samsung will be debuting the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge sometime during MWC next month in Barcelona, Spain. The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will be announced at a separate event on February 21st which happens just a day before the MWC kick off between 22nd – 25th.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 might offer 17 hours of video playback on 100% brightness

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Eldar Murtazin of MobileReview fame is or was a rockstar in the blogging world who is famous for having leaked several high profile devices and news way before they actually happened. Now, he claims that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7 will be capable of offering 17 hours of video playback at 100% brightness.

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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) specifications appear on kernel source code

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Samsung just recently updated the A series lineup and now is expected to update models of the J series including the J7 (2016). A new source code that has leaked reveals the specifications of the upcoming smartphone.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge press image surface in new leak

We have seen a number of leaks and detailed reports about the specifications of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Today, popular tipseter Evan Blass aka @evleaks has shared press render of the upcoming flagship phones from Samsung.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 specifications surface in presentation slide

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The specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7 have been rumoured for quite a while and the information gathered from many sources seems to indicate the same things. However, now a new presentation slide has been leaked online that could possibly confirm the specifications for good.

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Samsung Q4 2015 profits down 40% YoY, expects tough year ahead

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Samsung has reported its earnings for Q4 2015, in which the company has made operating profit of 6.14 trillion won ($4.4 billion) for the quarter that ended December 31, 2015. It reported revenues of 53.32 trillion won ($50.8 billion) and net profit of 3.22 trillion won (US$ 2.7 billion), down 39.7% year-on-year. It reported 200.65 trillion won ($165.90 billion) in revenue and 26.41 trillion won ($21.84 billion) in operating profits for the whole 2015.

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Samsung may not announce the Galaxy S7 edge+ at MWC 2016

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Earlier, rumours indicated that there would be at least 3 different variant if not 4, being announced at MWC in Barcelona, Spain that is scheduled to take place next month. Now, rumours state that there might be just 2 models being introduced next month, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

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Samsung and Apple were top buyers of semiconductors in 2015

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Samsung and Apple retained the top spots in terms of number of semiconductors purchased during the year 2015. Samsung came in at first place while Apple came in a close second.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab E 7.0 specifications surface – Tab E Lite for Kids too

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Samsung is working on a 7 inch variant of their Galaxy Tab E and the specifications have surfaced online. It will also include a Tab E Lite version which will be directed specifically for kids.

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Samsung Gear S2 Classic 18K Rose Gold and Platinum editions launched globally

Samsung had announced Gear S2 Classic 18K Rose Gold and Platinum editions at CES 2016 earlier this month. Today, the company has globally launched these two smartwatches.

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Samsung seeds Android Marshmallow accidentally to yet another device – the Galaxy S5

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In the latter half of 2015, Samsung seeded an update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow for both the Galaxy Note5 as well as the Galaxy Note 4. This was accidental and both the smartphones are yet to receive a mass update to the latest Android version. However, it seems that another lucky user has gotten a similar update on his Galaxy S5.

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