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  • Samsung To Recover 157 Tons of Rare Earth Metals From Recalled Galaxy Note 7 Devices

    Samsung To Recover 157 Tons of Rare Earth Metals From Recalled Galaxy Note 7 Devices

    Staying true to its promise made in March, Samsung will recycle parts from then recalled exploding Note 7 devices . Sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 were suspended last year, due to the poorly manufactured batteries. As stated in the reports released in March, Samsung has recently released refurbished Galaxy Note 7 FE in Korea. Even with all the refurbished handsets for sale, Samsung will still be left with the heaps of devices to recycle.

    Samsung will kick start its phone recycling process this month and is expected to recover 157 tonnes of rare metals like gold, cobalt and copper. Samsung also plans on utilising the existing parts  like OLED display modules, memory chips, and camera modules from the unsold refurbished handsets as replacement parts for repairs. New reports have surfaced stating that Samsung might pair with local (in Korea)  and international companies for the recycling initiative, though the names of the companies have not been disclosed.

    Samsung’s Note 7’s failure cost the company a loss of US $5.4 billion. Though the rare materials like gold, cobalt and copper from salvaging the scraped Note 7 might not be enough to cover the losses, it will still offers some respite, to Samsung and to the environment. In a recent statement made by Samsung, the company has “actively lead the industry in terms of environmental protection and resource recycling.” and is working on discovering new ways to recycle materials from the products in an environmental friendly manner. Apple, amongst many others have followed the lead to recycle and reduce their impact on the planet by figuring out a way to use only renewable materials in its products. And while Apple’s Robot Liam helps them deal with the reduction of the company’s footprint, Samsung’s Note 7 recall has offset the company’s carbon footprint for the worse.

    While Samsung’s Note 7 recycling efforts will be appreciated, it seems that the company has timed the announcement just around the soon to be launched Galaxy Note 8, being one of the crucial launches for the company. Good PR we’d say !

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Leaks Show Massive Screen And Dual Cameras

    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Leaks Show Massive Screen And Dual Cameras

    A new leak out of china shows the front panel of the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 phone from Samsung. The phone which was rumored to be killed due to the massive failure of the Note 7 thanks to its battery issues, lives to see the light of day.

    The new leak goes in line with previous rumors of a 6.3/ 6.4 inch display on the next Note phone. With technology catching up, reports of the Note 8 with a  6.4-inch 4K Super AMOLED display increased. This would mean that Samsung may launch an upgraded Gear VR to match the phones performance.

    Samsung is reportedly added dual cameras at the back of the phone to match up with current day demands. The phone will still run on the Snapdragon 835/ Exynos 8895 depending on market, but will launch with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of Storage.

    It may seem that Samsung will be able to embed the fingerprint sensor under the front of the glass hence removing the need for a rear sensor. The Galaxy Note 7 will continue to hold an S-Pen and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, according to leaked schematics.

    The layout of the camera is expected to be a wide and tele, along with a 1.7 aperture on both cameras. The phone despite the large size will be comfortable to hold in the hand by the looks of it.

    Will Samsung get it right with the Note 8, considering that they have already recovered most of their market with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

     

     

  • Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Launched in India

    Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Launched in India

    Samsung has launched the new Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro in India at a price of Rs. 27990. The new smartphone features a 16 MP front camera and adds a new variant to the C Series. The phone will be sold online only, exclusively on Amazon.in starting Tuesday April 11th.

    The Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro features a 5.7 inch 1920 x 1080px Super AMOLED display and runs on a 2.2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC with 4GB of RAM. Both front and rear cameras on the C7 pro have a 16-megapixel with an f/1.9 aperture. The smartphone features a storage capacity of 64 GB and accepts microSD cards upto 256 GB.

    The Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro runs a Samsung UX skinned Android 6.0.1 and should be upgraded to Android 7.0 in the coming months. The C7 pro has a 3300 mAh battery and supports the Adaptive fast charge by Samsung. The C7 Pro by Samsung supports  dual-SIM cards (Nano-SIM) and also works with 4G+VoLTE.

     

     

  • Samsung Galaxy S8+ With 6GB RAM and 128 GB is for South Korea Only

    Samsung Galaxy S8+ With 6GB RAM and 128 GB is for South Korea Only

    Samsung after the successful launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ at an event in New York last month, has unveiled a higher spec variant of the Galaxy S8+. The Galaxy S8+ launch only in the South Korea market has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and fans of the Samsung bezel less phone couldn’t be happier.

    The down-side however, the phone is only limited to the home market of Samsung in South Korea and there are no chances of it hitting global market, not officially at-least. Those who do buy this beefed up variant will get a Samsung DEX dock free, which most likely only applies to pre-orders as the listing on Samsung’s website mentions a launch promotion period. 2017.03.30 – 2017.04.17. It is also worth noting that Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ with 6GB RAM and 128 GB storage were spotted on TEANNA, which is China’s certification authority, where these phones were found running the Exynos 8895 chipset and not the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835.

    Samsung is expected to launch the Exynos variants in India, which means that there is a good chance that the company launches the 128GB Galaxy S8+ in India. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are slated to be launched in April in the country.

  • Apple Just Ordered 70 Million OLED Panels from Samsung

    Apple Just Ordered 70 Million OLED Panels from Samsung

    According to a new report, a supply chain source familiar with iPhone designs has claimed that Apple has ordered 70 Million displays for the next iPhone, with the extent of the order reaching 95 Million if the demand exceeds expectations of the company.

    Despite tie-ups with LG in the past, Apple has chosen Samsung as the sole provider of the OLED screens which will most likely be Super AMOLED. Samsung may invest as much as 8 Billion dollars in the next few months to ramp up production of the the OLED displays, to fulfil the order from Apple in time. Increasing the capacity means, that Samsung will also be able to supply to other manufacturers who were at present unable to procure Super AMOLED screens due to limited production and availability.

    Samsung Electronics declined to comment, saying it cannot reveal customers’ orders.

    So far rumours have predicted three iPhones launching this year, with a 5.2 inch model which will sport the curved OLED panels from Samsung. The other iPhones with 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches as display sizes will be revisions to the existing iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus. The same source also reports that all three handsets will also sport wireless charging and come with waterproofing just like the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus.

    The premium model of the iPhone will have a front which is similar to the Galaxy S8 and will not have a home button, this variant will also be priced upwards of US $ 1000 . The next generation iPhone could be the first device to put the fingerprint scanner behind the glass of the display.

     

  • More Leaks Ahead of Samsung Galaxy S8 Launch

    More Leaks Ahead of Samsung Galaxy S8 Launch

    Samsung’s Galaxy S8 has been through an exciting journey leading up to it’s launch. with the phone just days away from being announced. The leaks just keep pouring in. Leakster Evan Blass has released more press renders of the Galaxy S8 in the two colours, Orchid Gray and Black Sky.

    The images also show a dedicated button which wills sit below the volume buttons on the left side, which might be used for the assistant Bixby, or otherwise. Few images also appeared on Slashleaks with the bottom edge of the upcoming Galaxy S8, and if you focus you can easily make out the speaker grille and headphone jack.

    Read also : Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ : Everything We Know So Far

    Another website has leaked images of what they claim to be in box accessories of the Samsung Galaxy S8 .  The earphone clearly show the AKG branding on them with a matte black rubber finish.

    It also appears that Samsung will stress focus on the camera capability, considering last year’s Samsung Galaxy S7 won them some awards in the camera department.

     

     

  • Samsung’s Concierge Service for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Explained

    Samsung’s Concierge Service for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Explained

    Samsung’s Indian arm announced the flagship Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones for Indian markets today. Samsung’s new flagships for 2016 come bearing a similar design scheme and slightly bumped up specs when compared to the Galaxy S6 range of devices from last year.

    The S7 and S7 edge which have been priced at Rs 48,900 and Rs 56,900 in India are being positioned as devices for an audience that values premium features and services over increased cost. Samsung in a bid to increase its profit margins has over the past couple of years tried to position its Galaxy S series range as devices which are more than just phones but are in fact status symbols.

    Galaxy S7 S7 Edge - iGyaan Hands On 28

    In a continuation of this strategy, Samsung India has decided to launch the Galaxy S7 range of devices with the “Samsung Concierge Service.” It is essentially a platform that provides the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners a set of exclusive and premium services which are deeply integrated into the My Galaxy app.

    Samsung’s Concierge service which has been rolled out for the premium S7 and S7 edge owners is Samsung’s way of raising customer service to another level and brings with it four unique benefits.

    My assistant

    This feature of the Samsung Concierge service works as a personal assistant, helping you with daily tasks such as booking tickets for movies, web check-ins, and amongst other things arrange for pick up and drop services.

    Fast track service

    Samsung has revealed that under the Samsung Concierge service platform, owners of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will get preference at thousands of Samsung service centers over other Samsung devices, thereby putting an end to waiting for your turn at service centers if you’ve spent money on Samsung’s flagship devices.
    Pick up and drop Service

    Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners can avail benefits of pick and drop service in case their phone needs servicing. The particular service, for now, is available across 19 cities in India, and the service also includes providing a replacement handset at your door in case one is needed.

    Live chat

    It is an intuitive chat based service where owners of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge can have access to Samsung representatives 24×7 for any queries they might have regarding their phones.

     

     

  • Watch the Launch of The Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge in India Live

    Watch the Launch of The Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge in India Live

    Samsung is all set to launch its much-awaited Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge phones for markets in India at a press event in Delhi which will start at 12 in the afternoon on 8th of March,2016. Going into 2016, India remains an important market for the South Korean tech giant, and as such a lot is riding on the duo of flagship phones whose pricing for India will be announced tomorrow.

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    The Galaxy S series devices which are the best that Samsung has to offer brings to its fans this year the S7 and S7 edge smartphones that are high on specs and look beautiful when it comes to design. Both the phones share under-the-hood specs such as the on board Snapdragon 820/Exynos 8890 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB internal storage but differ when it comes to the display size which goes up from 5.1-inch QHD present on the S7 to 5.5-inch QHD found on the S7 edge. The latter also comes packing a 3600mAh battery, while the former is equipped with a 3000mAh pack.

    Watch the live stream of the launch event for India here.

     

     

    Specs

    Galaxy S7

    Galaxy S7 Edge
    Display  5.1-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD display 5.5-inch Curved AMOLED Quad HD display
    Resolution  2560 x 1440 pixels   2560 x 1440 pixels
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Processor  Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Processor
    GPU Adreno 530  Adreno 530
    RAM 4GB 4GB
    Storage 32GB/ 64GB 32GB/ 64GB
    Rear Camera Dual Pixel 12MP with f/1.7 aperture Dual Pixel 12MP with f/1.7 aperture
    Front Camera Dual Pixel 5MP Dual Pixel 5MP
    Storage
    Expandability    		 MicroSD MicroSD
    Battery 3000mAh battery  3600mAh battery
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC
    OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow  Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Price TBA TBA
  • Windows Powered Galaxy TabPro S Launches at CES 2016

    Windows Powered Galaxy TabPro S Launches at CES 2016

    The long wait is finally over. Samsung, after having ignored the Windows  OS platform for sometime now, has come to the market with a Windows 10 based tablet. The Galaxy TabPro S, is a sleek tablet, which at its size is thinner than it’s main competitors, the Apple iPad Pro, and the the Surface Pro. Samsung at CES,2016 gave a sneak peak into this new offering from its stables.

    The product from the outside looks better than most other Android tablets that Samsung has in the market. With its detachable keyboard case, and stylus input bears, it’s more than a passing resemblance to Microsoft’s very own Surface Pro lineup. Because of its fanless design, it runs at a sleek 6.3 mm.

    TabPro S

    Inside this frame of it, the Galaxy Tab Pro S houses a dual core 2.2 GHz Intel Core M Processor. This, paired with 4 GBs of Ram, and 128 GB/256GB of storage space, works wonders with the Windows platform to give users a smooth, stutter free experience. The TabPro S also comes equipped with a rear 5 MP camera, and a 5 MP front camera.

    On the connectivity front, it comes with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and option of LTE connectivity, but sadly no HDMI, and USB ports are to be found on the TabPro S. A 12 inch Samsung Super Amoled display on the outside running a resolution of 2160×1440 is arguably the star of the show here. It’s bright, colourful, and much like the other displays on Samsung devices, has brilliant viewing angles.

    The Tab comes with the much loved USB Type C Port which charges a cool 5,200 mAh battery packed inside the case.

    The TabPro S, with it’s sleek looks, under the hood hardware combined with the fact that it’s running the fast growing Windows platform looks to be a sure winner. Pricing, and further details are expected by February.

  • Daniel Craig Refused $50 Million Android Product Placement in ‘Spectre’

    Daniel Craig Refused $50 Million Android Product Placement in ‘Spectre’

    A James Bond movie is a hotbed for product placements. That’s because Bond himself has a rich taste when it comes to cars, watches and everything else and only prefers the luxurious side of life. Bond films are characterized by Aston Martin cars, Rolex and Omega watches and the latest in Q technology. So, there is no way that Bond would be caught with a phone that does not keep with his image.

    However, too much product placement can damage the image of the character as well. Which is why the latest James Bond flick, Spectre, has cut down on endorsing products. This also included not giving Bond a smartphone. Both Bond star Daniel Craig and director Sam Mendes refused offers by Sony and Samsung to have Bond stylishly carry their smartphone.

    The offers that started with $5 million escalated to $50 million (Samsung’s offer). Samsung was additionally ready to pay $5 million to Craig for being seen using an Android phone in the movie with Samsung’s logo. However, both offers were rejected after judging the phones to be too lackluster for Bond.

    “Beyond the $$ factor, there is, as you may know, a creative factor whereby Sam and Daniel don’t like the Sony phone for the film (the thinking, subjectively/objectively is that James Bond only uses the ‘best,’ and in their minds, the Sony phone is not the ‘best’),” wrote Andrew Gumpert, President of Worldwide Business Affairs and Operations for Columbia Pictures.

    Another reason behind shunning Android could be because of its cheap image and notoriety for suffering security vulnerabilities like Stagefright that happened only a few months ago. This surely does not keep with the image of an international super-spy.

    Spectre has surpassed Skyfall, the previous Bond film, in the opening week at the box office. The film has grossed $80.4 million in UK alone. The movie will hit theaters in India on 20th November.

  • Samsung To Pay For Your Galaxy In Monthly Installments Until 2016

    Samsung To Pay For Your Galaxy In Monthly Installments Until 2016

    We all love to see a good old fashioned cat fight between Apple and Samsung. The mud-slinging between the two smartphone giants has been going on for a while now, and recent news has seen Samsung doing most of the slinging. Samsung recently trolled the Apple launch by having Galaxy S6 Edge+ show up in the Google Search engine top advertisements when people were searching for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. Samsung also took to Twitter, posting images that clearly mocked the event while the event was taking place.

    And also snuck in one at the end of the event.

    In a latest attempt by Samsung to get customers to shift from the iPhone to its Galaxy phones, the company is offering to pay the monthly installments for your Galaxy phone for the rest of 2015. This offer, however, is restricted only to the US. The discount applies if you buy a Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy Note 5, or Galaxy S6 Edge+ on an installment plan from T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, or US Cellular. This means you’ll get up to $120 off on the price of any of these phones if you buy one under a carrier installment plan from now until October 9th. AT&T users, however, will not be able to take part in this promotion.
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    Moreover, Samsung is throwing in an additional $100 Google Play gift card for those users who switch from iPhone. The announcement comes just after the new iPhone 6s launched in stores. Clearly, Samsung is trying to curb the sales of the latest iPhones that is expected to create a new sales record for Apple. Samsung also released a TV spot recently that highlighted all the things the latest Galaxy phones can do that the iPhone can’t. The name of the ad is cleverly similar to the iPhone tagline: “If it’s not an iPhone, it’s not an iPhone”. All we can say is grab your popcorn and brace yourself for an entertaining fight.

  • These Ultra Cheap Feature Phones Are Still Worth Every Penny

    These Ultra Cheap Feature Phones Are Still Worth Every Penny

    With all the news of smartphones getting bigger, costlier, and more tech-savy, we tend to forget about the good old feature phones that remind us of a simpler time. Though companies like Samsung are working on the next flagship smartphones, they still make time out to focus on ultra low budget phones so that everyone’s happy.

    Here’s a list of some popular feature phones under Rs. 4000 for those in the market looking for something cheap and good. We’ve steered clear of Chinese companies offering substandard products and brought you a list of the best:

    Nokia 105

    Nokia 105

    We start the list with a brand we know and (used) to love before it went extinct. The Microsoft-owned Nokia 105 was launched in 2013 and got an upgrade in 2015, with a little more internal storage, a rounder shape, and better audio. You also get 15 hours of talk-time, which is an improvement over its 2013 model that gave 12.5 hours. The phone is priced at Rs. 1495 on Snapdeal and Rs. 1249 on Amazon. It is available in Red and Cyan colours. The Nokia 105 is one of the best feature phones in this range and is a favorite amongst many.

    Specs

    • 1.45-inch LCD screen, 16-bit, 64k colors
    • Dimensions: 108.5 x 45.5 x 14.1mm
    • 800mAh removable battery
    • Micro-USB charger
    • Dual SIM card

    Karbonn K22 Plus

    Karbonn-K22-Plus

    When it comes to low budget phones, both feature and smartphones, Karbonn leads the pack. The Karbonn K22 Plus is an ultra low budget feature phone that looks sleek and stylish, and packs in a lot for less. It comes with FM Radio, USB connectivity and up to 8 GB expandable memory slot. It features a 1.3-megapixel camera. With a 1050mAh lithium-ion battery, the phone provides only 5 hours of talk time on a full charge.

    With a 2.4-inch scree, the phone provides great colours and and a clean display. It is available in Black, Grey and White and you can find it on Amazon (Rs. 1290), Snapdeal (Rs. 1099) and Flipkart (Rs. 1190).

    Specs

    • 2.4-inch TFT display
    • Dimensions: 15.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm
    • 1050mAh lithium-ion battery
    • 1.3 MP Camera
    • 8GB Expandable Memory

    Samsung Guru Music 2

    Samsung Guru Music

     

    The Samsung Guru Music 2 emphases music for a reason. The phone gives a loud and clear sound quality and comes with an FM and MP3 player. Other features also include dual-sim, 800mAh lithium-ion battery providing talk-time of 11 hours, and an expandable memory up to 16 GB. Go for this if you want a phone that can store all your favorite music and still gives you enough space for everything else. 

    The Samsung Music 2 is available in Amazon and Flipkart for Rs. 1698 and Rs. 1599, respectively.

    Specs 

    • 2 inch TFT Display
    • FM radio
    • 800mAH lithium-ion battery
    • Up to 16 GB expandability

    Samsung Metro Duos 360

    Samsung Metro

     

    This phone falls in the 3k range and with that you get some neat features that include a 2.4-inch screen with 3.1-megapixel camera. The 312 MHz Single Core processor lets your phone run smoothly without lags. and a 1000mAH lithium-ion battery providing a talk-time of about 12 hours.

    The handset is available in Amazon and Snapdeal.

    Specs

    • 3.1MP primary camera
    • 2.4-inch (6.12 centimeters) TFT display with 240 x 320 pixels resolution
    • 1000 mAh battery
    • 312 MHz Single Core processor
    • USB version 2.0 and Bluetooth version 3.0

    Panasonic GD22

    Panasonic GD22

     

    The Panasonic GD22 falls just below the 2k mark and perhaps the best feature about this phone is a 1800mAh lithium-ion battery that gives a talk-time of 15 hour. Other features are standard for a phone in this range. The 2.4-inch TFT display offers a comfortable viewing  with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of 167 ppi, 

    The phone is available in Amazon and Snapdeal and is offered in Black, Grey, Red and White.

    Specs

    • 1.3MP primary camera
    • 2.4-inch (6.0 centimeters) QVGA TFT display
    • Memory expandable up to 16GB
    • 1800mAh lithium-ion battery

     

    Nokia 225

    Nokia 225

    Another great Nokia device under the 4k range is the Nokia 225. The handset boasts of great features that make it worth buying if you have a budget between Rs. 3000 – Rs. 4000. The phone’s main attraction is its sharp 2.8-inch LCD display that brightens everything up. It also comes with a powerful 1200 mAh battery that will give you a whopping 21 hours of talk-time which is the highest in this list.

    Nokia 225 can be found on Amazon and Snapdeal for Rs. 3055 and is available in Black, White, Yellow, and Red.

    Specs

    • 2MP primary camera
    • 2.8-inch QVGA LCD display with 320 x 240 pixels resolution
    • 1200mAh battery
    • 32 GB Expandable Memory
    • Dual SIM

     

  • Virtual Reality is Now Affordable Thanks to Samsung’s $99 Gear VR

    Virtual Reality is Now Affordable Thanks to Samsung’s $99 Gear VR

    The Netflix experience is about to get a whole lot better. Samsung announced the newest edition to Gear VR in collaboration with Oculus , along with a slew of new features and apps. The headset will have a redesigned trackpad, a new Xbox-style Gamepad with dual analogue design, and a new, lower price that’ll be available this November in the United States.

    Gear VR

    The Gear VR is also getting a major media boost with Netflix, Hulu and Twitch among the few new services that will be available for the headset. The Netflix app, for example, creates a virtual living room for the viewer to watch in. The virtual television in front of you will have the Netflix UI on the screen. You simply look to move the cursor and tap the touchpad on the side of the Gear VR to make your selection. Currently the app allows almost no choice for the user in terms of the environmental changes or the distance of the screen.

    Netflix-Living-Room

    The Oculus -made Samsung Gear VR will work with the whole 2015 line of Samsung Smartphones including the Note 5, S6, S6 Edge, and S6 Edge+, and will be priced at $99, a $100 less than the previous Gear VR.

    “Virtual reality that’s accessible to consumers is still very young and so it was all about developing the ecosystem,” said Jim Willson, director of immersive products and VR at Samsung. “We had to make sure there was enough content, both in terms of video content … and on the gaming side.”

    Wilson hinted at a captive audience that an app like Netflix can provide with more number of hours being spent with these media apps. Apart from Netflix, Oculus also announced 20th Century Fox and Lionsgate, as well as Hulu, Twitch, TiVo and Vimeo for VR apps.

    Occulus Gear VR

    Samsung is looking to expand its consumer base and is looking to make the Gear VR not just a device for niche audience. It may take a while before people take to the virtual reality experience, but with PlayStation also working on its VR gaming technology, the future of media technology looks pretty clear. So, for those who want to experience the next season of Daredevil in virtual reality can get their hands on the Gear VR from November.

  • Samsung Galaxy S7 Could Be Announced As Early As January

    According to emerging reports, Samsung could announce the release of the Galaxy S7 as early as January 2016. The reason behind this unprecedented announcement is not known but presumably the company wants to jump ahead of its competition, especially Apple, that will allow customers to purchase the S7 right away.

    Generally, Samsung has followed an April release for its flagship smartphones. The upcoming flagship is being developed either under the codename Project Lucky (it’s the number 7 after all) or Hero and Hero2. It will come in two models with one to feature Qualcomm’s new quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor and the other having the octa-core Exynos. While one is said to have a flat display, the other will sport a dual-edge curved display.

    Further reports also suggest that Samsung might have found a way to make microSD card slots work in conjunction with UFS 2.0 storage but this is mere speculation at the moment.

    Only time will tell whether or not these rumors are true but for now it looks like Samsung is working on a clock.

  • Samsung’s Gear S2 to take Android Wear by Storm

    Samsung’s Gear S2 to take Android Wear by Storm

    Samsung released its newest addition to the smartwatch category in the form of the Gear S2 at IFA this year. It runs on Tizen, a deviation from what Samsung’s competitors have been doing so far with their smartwatches. However, the most exciting feature of this smartwatch is it’s compatibility with non-Samsung phones. As opposed to all of the previous smartwatches, Samsung has finally launched a product that is not limited by this condition.

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    This swanky little watch is compatible with any Android smartphone with at least 1.5 GB of RAM that runs Android 4.4. and above. As opposed to Samsung’s older Android wear which bordered a little on being clunky and boring, S2 offers sleekness and elegance. It’s light weight with comfortable elastomer bands and the body is smaller than previous models measuring 40 mm in width instead of 42. The leather strap and the bezel further adds to the swagger of this smartwatch. If this wasn’t enough, Samsung has added Wi-Fi, ESPN sports updates, news tickers and NFC to woo the buyers further.

    The list of phones compatible with this new gizmo, as released by Samsung is as follows:

    Asus

    • Zenfone2 – EU

    HTC

    • One – EU
    • One (M8) – US
    • One (M9) – EU, US
    • 826W – CN

    Huawei

    • honor 4X – CN
    • honor 6 – EU
    • P8 – EU, CN
    • Ascend Mate 7 – EU, CN

    Kyocera

    • Duraforce – US

    Lenovo

    • Vide Shot – CN
    • x2 Pro – CN

    LG

    • G Flex – US
    • Optimus G – KR
    • Optimus G2 – EU, US
    • Optimus G3 – EU, US, KR
    • G4 – EU, US, KR
    • G Vista – US
    • Nexus 5 – EU, KR, CN

    Motorola

    • DROID Turbo – US
    • DROID MAXX – EU
    • DROID MINI – EU
    • Moto X – EU, KR
    • Nexus 6 – US, CN

    Nubia

    • Nubia Z9 – CN

    OPPO

    • R7 – CN

    Pantech

    • IM-A910S – KR

    Sharp

    • Aquos – EU

    Sony

    • XPERIA Z2 – EU
    • XPERIA Z3 – EU

    Vivo

    • X5 Pro – CN

    Xiaomi

    • Mi3 – EU
    • Mi4 – EU, KR, CN
    • Note Pro – CN

    ZTE

    • V5 – CN
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