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See how to set up the Secure Folder on the Galaxy S8. From: Samsung Mobile

See how to activate reminders and receive notifications on the Galaxy S8. Set reminders on the Always On Display, Bixby Home and on the Edge screen. From: Samsung Mobile

See how to protect the contents of your Galaxy S8 with the new Iris Scanner. From: Samsung Mobile

See how basic controls and multitasking features work on the Galaxy S8. From: Samsung Mobile

See how to search for places and images and translate text with Bixby on the Galaxy S8. From: Samsung Mobile

See how the Galaxy S8 comes with an Infinity Display that features a new navigation bar. *Measured diagonally, the screen size of the Galaxy S8 is 5.8" in a full rectangle. **Measured diagonally, the screen size of the Galaxy S8+ is 6.2" in a full rectangle. From: Samsung Mobile

See how the Galaxy S8 and S8+ combine a premium design with a range of convenient features. *The new Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be available in Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Grey, Coral Blue and Arctic Silver. Availability may vary by country and carrier. From: Samsung Mobile

See each part of the new Gear VR with Controller and see how to connect it to a mobile device. From: Samsung Mobile

See how to set up and control each part of the Gear VR with Controller. From: Samsung Mobile

See how to navigate the controls on the new Gear VR with Controller. Download applications and enjoy games more easily. From: Samsung Mobile

See how the new Controller connects to and works with the Gear VR. From: Samsung Mobile

We’ve already seen multiple reports which suggest that Samsung’s next Tizen smartphone is going to be the Samsung Z4 bearing model number SM-Z400F. This handset has already been spotted at the FCC and has even received its Wi-Fi certification . The user manual of the Samsung Z4 now appears to have surfaced online. It reveals that the handset is going to feature a rather interesting rear flash setup. Not only will the handset have a front flash it’s actually going to have two separate LEDs at the back which will function as the flash. As expected, the Samsung Z4 is going to be the first smartphone from Samsung that runs Tizen 3.0 straight out of the box. The manual doesn’t actually reveal much about the actual specifications of the handset so we may have to wait for a while before that information becomes public. Samsung is yet to confirm when it’s going to launch its next-generation Tizen smartphone.

Samsung has announced that it has expanded the reach of its mobile payment service to four new markets: Hong Kong, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UAE. Samsung Pay has been officially launched in Sweden and the UAE, while the service is available through an early access program in Hong Kong and Switzerland. The company is making sure that users get the best out of its service through partnerships tailor-made for those markets. Sweden and the UAE are the first markets in the Middle East and Nordic regions, respectively, to get Samsung Pay. The mobile payment service was launched in these countries alongside the launch of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ , and it will also be available through the Gear S3 in these markets. Apart from credit and debit cards, users in these markets can use pre-paid as well as loyalty cards with Samsung Pay for mobile payments. “ Less than two years ago, Samsung Pay came to life in Korea with a simple mission: To empower customers with mobile payments that are simpl

While stock lasts, you can pick up a pair of Samsung’s Level U Pro Bluetooth headphones for just $34.99 (65% off). In addition to delivering fantastic sound quality, this particular set of earphones are sweat resistant, making them the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys working out. If you like the sound of the Level U Pro headphones and want to take advantage of this promotion, simply hit the Buy Now button below. We know we say this a lot, but we’d recommend you hurry, as Amazon has only set aside a limited amount of inventory for this specific deal.

The Smart Stay feature, which Samsung debuted with the Galaxy S3 five years ago, is still present in the recently released Galaxy S8 and S8+. However, it’s turned off by default. When activated, the Smart Stay feature keeps the screen on while you’re looking at it. The feature uses the front-facing camera of the smartphone to know whether you’re looking at the screen. If it suits your use case and if you want to try it out, here’s how you can enable the Smart Stay feature on your Galaxy S8 or S8+. Step 1: Open the Settings menu either from the home screen, app drawer, or notifications shade. Step 2:  Locate and select the Advanced Features menu.   Step 3:  And then activate the Smart Stay toggle, and it’s done! Note: This feature consumes additional battery power because the front-facing camera turned on to monitor whether you’re looking at the screen, so your phone’s battery life might reduce. Moreover, it works only in well-lit conditions, but not under direct sunlight.

Samsung Electronics today celebrates the continued growth and enthusiasm for Samsung Pay around the world by expanding in four markets over two days. Samsung Pay officially launches in Sweden and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and enters early access in Hong Kong and Switzerland.   With these market expansions, Samsung Pay continues to both bring mobile payments to new regions of the world and expand to new markets in regions where the service is already available. Launches in the UAE and Sweden showcase Samsung Pay’s first markets in the Middle East and the Nordics respectively, while Hong Kong and Switzerland demonstrate continued commitment and strength in Asia and Europe.   “Less than two years ago, Samsung Pay came to life in Korea with a simple mission: To empower customers with mobile payments that are simple, secure and available almost anywhere,” said Thomas Ko, VP and Global General Manager of Samsung Pay. “Today, Samsung Pay is so much more. Our launches in different

  SEOUL, Koera – April 27, 2017 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., today celebrates the continued growth and enthusiasm for Samsung Pay around the world by expanding in four markets over two days. Samsung Pay officially launches in Sweden and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and enters early access in Hong Kong and Switzerland.   With these market expansions, Samsung Pay continues to both bring mobile payments to new regions of the world and expand to new markets in regions where the service is already available. Launches in the UAE and Sweden showcase Samsung Pay’s first markets in the Middle East and the Nordics respectively, while Hong Kong and Switzerland demonstrate continued commitment and strength in Asia and Europe.   “Less than two years ago, Samsung Pay came to life in Korea with a simple mission: To empower customers with mobile payments that are simple, secure and available almost anywhere,” said Thomas Ko, VP and Global General Manager of Samsung Pay. “Today, Samsung

The default app launcher on the Galaxy S8 and S8+ can show unread notification badges on respective app icons. This makes it easier for users to know which apps have notifications that they haven’t checked out yet. However, it can also get pretty annoying when apps bombard users with useless notifications, It’s quite easy, actually, to clear notification badges from app icons without opening the corresponding app. You just need to long press the app icon (either from the home screen or from the dedicated app drawer), and a pop-up menu will appear. Click on Clear Badge option from the menu, and you’re done! You can read more tips and tricks related to the Galaxy S8 and S8+ here .  

Samsung has been the undisputed king of the US home appliance market for some time now and it’s a similar story in the first quarter of 2017. Market research firm TraQline found that Samsung had clinched the top spot from Whirlpool the US home appliance market. TraQline is out with a new report today which shows that Samsung retained its top spot in the US home appliance market in the first quarter of this year as well. Improved sales of fridges and washing machines have enabled the company to expand its market share to 19.2 percent of the entire market. This sales-based figure is up 4.5 percent points from the same time last year. Choi Ik-soo, an executive vice president at Samsung Electronics, said that the company’s FlexWash and FlexDry washing and drying system is gaining popularity in the country while its Family Hub refrigerators are also bringing in a lot of customers. Samsung has now been the leader in the US home appliance market for the fourth consecutive quarter ever s

Samsung Electronics received a restructuring proposal from US activist hedge fund and minority shareholder Elliott Associates which proposed that the company be split into two . It called for setting up an operational and holding company and listing the latter on external exchanges in order to significantly boost shareholder value. Samsung took its time to study the proposal in detail and at its annual shareholder meeting last month said that it was not going to adopt a holding company structure for now . However, at that time, it didn’t completely rule out the possibility. It has done that today, though. Samsung has said that the company’s Board of Directors has decided not to convert to a holding company structure. A comprehensive review conducted with external advisors has revealed that a holding company structure will not strengthen the competitiveness of Samsung’s business and may potentially weigh on its operations in the long-term. The review also highlighted some issues tha

As the name suggests, treasury shares are those that a company keeps in its own treasury. It either comes from a repurchase or buyback from shareholders or it may be stock that was never issued. Samsung Electronics today announced that the company’s Board of Directors has approved a plan to cancel all existing treasury shares held by the company. At present value, the treasury shares held by Samsung Electronics are worth almost $43 billion. The treasury stock was retained by the company to use as a financial resource for merger and acquisition transactions as well as for securing talented professionals. However, it feels that the strong balance sheet and increase in cash holdings of the company have reduced the need to hold treasury shares. To limit the impact on the financial market as the value of these shares exceeds $40 billion, Samsung is going to cancel them in two stages. The first stage will see the cancellation of 50 percent of the holding which is about 9 million common an

Samsung posted its Q1 2017 earnings today and it’s evident that the Galaxy Note 7′s demise contributed to the decline in revenue from the mobile business as Samsung didn’t have a new flagship smartphone on the market. It’s now planning to turn things around by maximizing sales of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ while also confirming that another flagship smartphone is due in the second half of this year. Samsung normally launches a new Galaxy Note flagship in the second half of the year, that’s what it has been doing for the past few years. However, there was some speculation last year that perhaps it might ditch the Galaxy Note lineup altogether . That might not be the case, though, given that Samsung has previously said that the Galaxy Note lineup isn’t going anywhere and that a new handset will be launched in 2017 . The fact that it has reiterated the launch of a second flagship in the earnings release goes to show that Samsung is surely going to go ahead with it. Whether or not

Samsung shared its earnings guidance for the first quarter of 2017 last month. It expected the operating profit to come in at 10.1 trillion won or $9 billion. The company today reported its Q1 2017 earnings and hasn’t strayed too far from its guidance. Samsung brought in an operating profit of 9.9 trillion won or $8.7 billion. This makes Q1 2017 Samsung’s second-best quarter ever and also represents the highest-ever operating profit for the January to March period. Overall revenue came in at 50.55 trillion won or $44.7 billion. The company points out that revenue from its mobile business fell during the quarter due to a decline in flagship product sales. However, its quarter was salvaged by increased sales for the memory and display businesses. Profits were driven by the semiconductor and display panel segments. Samsung mentions in the earnings release that even though smartphone and tablet demand saw a slight decrease quarter-over-quarter, smartphone shipments actually increased

Samsung Electronics announced today the Company’s Board of Directors approved plans to cancel the existing treasury shares held by the Company.   The strong balance sheet and the increase in cash holdings of the Company have reduced the need to hold treasury shares, which the Company had retained to use as a financial resource, including for M&A transactions and securing talented professionals.   More importantly, today’s decision reflects Samsung’s ongoing commitment to enhancing sustainable long-term value for shareholders.   As the current market value of the treasury shares exceeds 40 trillion won, the Company plans to cancel the shares in two stages to limit the impact on the financial market. The first stage will cancel 50 percent of the holding, or about 9 million common shares and about 1.6 million preferred shares, and the remainder will be canceled after the Board’s approval in 2018.   The Company currently holds 17,981,686 of common shares (12.9 percent of outsta

Samsung Electronics announced today the result of its review regarding the optimal corporate structure of the Company. After conducting a comprehensive review with external advisors, the Company’s Board of Directors has decided not to convert to a holding company structure.   The review found that a holding company structure would not strengthen the competitiveness of the Company’s businesses and could potentially weigh on the Company’s operations longer term.   The review also found a number of issues that may result from the process of converting into a holding company.   First, creating a holding company would require divestments of equity stakes held by the Company and its affiliates. This would need the approval of the board of directors and the shareholders of each of the relevant companies and therefore cannot be implemented by the Company alone.   In addition, current laws could force the Company’s financial affiliates which own shares in the Company to divest part o

Progress of Shares Buyback On April 27, 2017, Samsung Electronics Board of Directors (BOD) approved the second phase of the share buyback and cancellation.   It will start on April 28, 2017 and take approximately three months to complete, in which the company will repurchase and cancel 900,000 (nine hundred thousand) common shares and 225,000 (two hundred and twenty-five thousand) preferred shares.   Samsung announced in January’s Q4 2016 earnings release that it would implement a share buyback of KRW 9.3 trillion won in 2017.   The first phase was completed on April 12, 2017. Samsung invested approximately KRW 2.45 trillion and it repurchased and cancelled 1.02 million common shares and 255,000 preferred shares.     Quarterly Dividends The BOD also approved the first quarter dividend of 7,000 won per share for both common and preferred. The quarterly dividend payment will enable Samsung to provide more evenly distributed dividends to our shareholders throughout the year.

Samsung Electronics today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. Samsung’s revenue for the quarter was KRW 50.55 trillion, an increase of KRW 0.77 trillion YoY, while operating profit for the quarter was KRW 9.90 trillion, an increase of KRW 3.22 trillion YoY.   In the first quarter, sales for the memory and display businesses increased, owing to high ASPs and strong sales of premium products. However, revenue from the mobile business decreased due to a decline in flagship product sales.   Profits were driven by the components businesses, namely the semiconductor division and the display panel segment.   The memory business posted significant earnings growth, both YoY and QoQ, led by favorable supply-demand conditions and sales growth of premium high-density enterprise SSDs. The System LSI business improved its earnings on the back of increased sales of application processors for flagship smartphones and greater demand for image sensors and displa

Welcome to the latest edition of  Wallpaper Wednesday . This week we’re focusing our attention on five illustrated backgrounds. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the  Galaxy S8 ,  Galaxy S8+  and just about any other smartphone (or even tablet) on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want to download and set one as your wallpaper, simply tap on a photo to maximise it, then click and hold to save it. Once the picture is stored locally, open up  Settings , locate and select  Wallpaper , then press the image to set it as your background. Alternatively, you can download a ZIP file containing all of this week’s backdrops by hitting the  Download  button at the very bottom of this post. Animals Bear Lake Thieves Town Download Note:  We’ve tried our best to identify the creators of all of the wallpapers featured in this week’s column. However, the images appear to lack copyright information, artist signatures or any

We publish  a lot  of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a  daily recap . Here’s what we covered today. Deals Daily Deal: Pick up a Gear S3 frontier for 15% off Firmware News Galaxy J7 (2016) receives April security patch in Europe General Samsung may unveil new MRAM memory for mobile devices next month Laptops Google confirms which Samsung Chrome OS devices will get Android apps Phones Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 to go on sale at the end of June The Galaxy S8′s home button won’t burn-in [Video] This is how Samsung tests the Galaxy S8 to ensure quality and safety PSA: Galaxy S8′s messages app shows web link previews Tips & Tricks Galaxy S8 Tip: Here’s how to enable image stabilization for smoother 4K videos Galaxy S8 Tip: How to activate Bluetooth Dual A

The Galaxy S8 was the first smartphone on the market to ship with Bluetooth 5.0, which not only offers improvements to audio, speed and range, but also provides users with the facility to simultaneously stream audio to two sets of wireless headphones or speakers, while letting them to control the volume of the outputs individually. Here’s how: Step 1:  Navigate into  Settings and select  Connections . Step 2:  Turn on Bluetooth. Step 3:  Press the three dots in the upper-right corner. Step 4:  Tap  Dual Audio,  then activate it. Now all you need to do is pair two sets of Bluetooth headphones (or speakers) to your smartphone, select them from this screen and you’ll be good to go. It’s really that simple. As always, if you happen to find yourself in a spot of bother, let us know in the comments section below and we’ll do our best to get you back on track. Otherwise,  be sure to check out our other  Galaxy S8 tips and tricks .

The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ feature a newer user interface with dozens of new features, and some of them are easier to overlook. One such new feature is the ability to show web link previews in the messages app. Similar to WhatsApp, iMessage, and a few other instant messaging apps, Galaxy S8′s new messages app shows a web link preview whenever someone sends you a URL, which makes it easier for you to know what that link is about. You can disable this feature, if you don’t want it, from the settings menu of the messages app.

If you’re in the market for a new smartwatch, you’ve come to the right place. While stock lasts, you can pick up the ruggedized variant of Samsung’s latest smartwatch, the Gear S3 frontier, from Amazon for $299. (15% off). We reviewed this model of the device back in January, and came to the conclusion that it’s a great offering for both entry-level and die-hard wearable owners. Like the sound of the Gear S3 frontier  and want to take advantage of this promotion? Press the Buy Now button below. We advise you to hurry, though, as Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory available.We should note, however, that the merchant isn’t offering international shipping, which sadly means that this saving is only available for customers in the United States.

The Galaxy Note 7 turned out to be a massive failure. Even though it was a great device, it was a safety hazard due to faulty batteries. The company had to recall all the Galaxy Note 7 units it shipped worldwide , and apologize its customers. Samsung not only suffered an enormous financial loss due to this recall but also to endured its worst branding nightmare ever. Airlines reminded travelers for months that the Galaxy Note 7 was a safety threat, and it could catch fire at any moment. Samsung clearly doesn’t want to go through the same painful situation once again, so it created a new 8-point battery safety check three months ago for improved product quality and safety. The newly released Galaxy S8 and S8+ pass through the same procedure, and the company says that it is doing everything it can to ensure highest product quality and safety. The devices go through massive charge and discharge tests, and the company is even inspecting battery suppliers for quality assurance. The c

Samsung and IBM announced back in July last year that they had developed a new process to manufacture a non-volatile RAM which is up to 100,000 times faster than NAND flash and never wears out. They called it magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) which will be produced using the spin-transfer torque (STT) technology. This will allow the companies to create low-capacity memory chips for mobile devices, wearables and Internet of Things devices that currently rely on NAND flash memory to store data. Spin-torque MRAM can be utilized in ultra-low power applications in which it will use very low power when on and storing information. It won’t use any power when it’s not actively being used as it won’t be volatile. According to a new report, Samsung is going to unveil the MRAM at its Foundry Forum Event which is going to take place on May 24. The company is expected to detail its process technology for MRAM at this event. The company’s LSI Business Department has reportedly worked up a prototype o

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ feature a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera with Dual Pixel phase-detection autofocus, OIS, and 4K video recording. These features might seem similar to that of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge , but they come with slightly upgraded sensors and a brand new 10nm octa-core processor . This gives Samsung more headroom for things like Multi Frame Processing and electronic image stabilization, which result in improved image and video quality. If you didn’t know already, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ can record optically and electronically stabilized 4K videos, something that wasn’t possible on the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. EIS produces smoother videos, but for some reason, these smartphones are pre-configured by Samsung to record videos at just 1080p resolution. You can change that, of course. So, here’s how you can activate electronic image stabilization in the camera app on your Galaxy S8 or S8+: Step 1: Open the camera app and hit the Settings icon on the top right c

It has been a few months since Google confirmed that it was bringing Android apps to Chrome OS. However, it didn’t exactly reveal the names of all Chrome OS devices that will be receiving support for the Play Store. It listed only three devices initially and not one was from Samsung. The company has now updated the list of Chrome OS devices that are soon going to receive Play Store support. The list also provides status updates on how soon the device will receive an update which brings support for Android apps. The list reveals that Android app support is in the Stable Channel for only one Samsung device, the Chromebook Plus , while it’s still in the Planned stage for the Chromebook Pro , Chromebook 2 11″ – XE500C12 and Chromebook 3 . It’s unclear right now how much time it will take for Play Store support for these devices to enter the Stable Channel. Google is yet to confirm when it’s going to release support for these devices but it’s likely going to take place at some point lat

Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in Europe. It’s a minor update which brings the latest April security patch for the handset. The security patch for the month of April brings fixes for 49 vulnerabilities in Android OS as well as 16 vulnerabilities in Samsung’s own software. Firmware version J710FXXS3AQD1 is now being rolled out for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in Europe, it has already gone live in the Netherlands and will soon go live in other markets across the continent as well. It was only a matter of time before Samsung released the April security patch for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in Europe given that last week it rolled out the patch for this device in India . Since this is a minor update, it doesn’t bring much in the way of new features. Users will have to wait for Android 7.0 Nougat to get their hands on some new features. Samsung hasn’t confirmed when the Galaxy J (2016) series will be updated to Nougat but it’s predictably going to happen at s

YouTube Kids is the first app from Google that has been built from the ground up with kids in mind. The app enables kids to easily find videos on topics that they want to explore while shielding them from the more mature content that’s available on the world’s largest video streaming website. Google launched this app over two years ago and since then it has become a favorite among families around the world with more than 30 billion views and over 8 million weekly active viewers. The app’s reach is now being expanded to more platforms and thus YouTube Kids is available on Samsung Smart TVs in 26 countries where the app has already been launched. All 2013-2017 Samsung Smart TVs and Blu-Ray Players that have access to the Samsung App Store are compatible with the YouTube Kids app. The list of countries where this app has been launched includes the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, Malaysia and more.

Samsung will launch a refurbished variant of the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea through three carriers at the end of June, reveals  ET News . It’s believed that 300,000 of the recalled three-to-four million units will go on sale in the region, and will sport a new  3,200mAh battery instead of the 3,500mAh cell found on board its predecessor. Don’t Miss:  [Exclusive] Galaxy Note 8 codename and model number, refurbished Note 7 in development for South Korea While the firm is still negotiating branding and pricing, the publication has reason to believe that the handset will be called the Galaxy Note 7 R (SM-N935) and will carry a price tag of around 700,000 won ($620), approximately 300,000 won ($266) less than the original Galaxy Note 7, which was priced at 989,890 won ($878) when it hit the shelves back in September, 2016.

Responding to a comment over on Twitter, Samsung revealed that the virtual home button on board the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ slowly fades in and out when the Always-On Display mode is activated to prevent burn-in, which was a common concern amongst tech-savvy owners. The folks over at  Galaxy Club  performed a simple test, and found that the button moves ever-so-slightly to prevent it from becoming permanently embedded on the handset’s Infinity Display. They also found that in line with the firm’s range of smartwatches, the clock moves around.

In recent years, distracted drivers – motorists who divert their attention from the road, usually to talk or text on the phone – have become one of the leading causes of road accidents. In response to this growing concern, Samsung Electronics Benelux B.V. has created a new app called In-Traffic Reply , which aims to help drivers reply to messages without taking their focus off the road. A recent PanelWizard* study found that approximately one third of Dutch drivers occasionally use hand-held smartphones while driving a car or riding a bike. Many of the respondents claim that their reason for doing so is related to the social pressure to respond to calls and messages quickly.   The In-Traffic Reply app reduces this pressure by sending automated responses to calls and messages while the owner of the phone is on the road. The app will automatically activate when it detects the user is riding a bike or driving a car through the smartphone’s sensors such as its GPS. Users can choose to

Five months ago we reported on a patent application from Samsung which detailed a Gear VR headset with extended tracking capabilities . It detailed how the headset would not only track its own position but also the movements of the user’s eyes as well as their facial expressions. Employees working in Samsung’s experimental C-Labs division have come up with something similar. At the VRLA Expo 2017 in Los Angeles, they demonstrated an experimental, hands-free virtual reality interface called FaceSense. FaceSense presents an entirely different approach to navigation in virtual reality. It tracks movement in the user’s face. It recognizes and translates the biometric signals in expression changes and translates them into input for navigation. This allows users to maneuver through VR worlds with movements that are intuitive coupled with simple voice commands. The prototype demonstrated at the exhibition was designed for Samsung’s Gear VR headset. The company says that this may one day

It was rumored a couple of months ago that Samsung might offer a violet color option with the Galaxy S8. We even saw leaked images of a purported Galaxy S8 in violet before the flagship was officially announced by Samsung. Violet wasn’t among the color options officially confirmed by Samsung on March 29 but it appears that there may be hope yet for those holding out for this color. Samsung Brazil has listed a Clear Protective Case for the Galaxy S8 on its website. The case is being offered in Black, Silver and Violet colors. It’s not a typo because the color dot is also violet or “Violeta” in the local language. However, clicking on the dot brings up the Orchid Grey model in the photos instead of a Galaxy S8 in violet. So either this is a placeholder or someone over at Samsung Brazil is just trolling people. You should keep your fingers crossed if you’d like to purchase the Galaxy S8 in violet, who knows, Samsung might launch it eventually.

We publish  a ton  of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a  daily recap . Here’s what happened today. Deals Daily Deal: Save 55% on a second-generation Gear VR Phones Galaxy S8 Device Quality Agent error fixed in urgent software update Galaxy S8 wireless charging issue being reported by some users PSA: Some Galaxy S8 firmware might not have ‘quick launch camera’ option Samsung said to be developing display wth four curved sides Samsung’s facial recognition tech not secure enough for mobile payments yet Wemogee is a new communication app from Samsung for people with language disorders 64GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy On Nxt to be launched in India tonight Tips & Tricks Follow these 5 tips to get the most out of your shiny new Galaxy S8 Galaxy S8 Tip: Fol

Samsung today released an “urgent” software update which fixes the Galaxy S8 Device Quality Agent error. You might have noticed this software component error if you’re based in the United States or Canada. Many users who downloaded the day-one software update on the Galaxy S8 in the US and Canada were met with the Device Quality Agent error after every 30 seconds to a minute. The error would inform them that “DQA keeps stopping.” This software component is meant to keep an eye on Wi-Fi quality throughout the device. The only temporary fix available to users involved force closing the Device Quality Agent app or disabling the Wi-Fi. Both solutions weren’t good for those who want to use their Galaxy S8 as their daily driver. No wonder Samsung has rushed this software update via the Galaxy Apps Store to fix the Galaxy S8 Device Quality Agent error. Samsung is also going to release another software update for the Galaxy S8 soon which is going to take care of the reddish tint on display

If you’ve just got your hands on a Galaxy S8 (or Galaxy S8+ , for that matter), we’d recommend following these five tips, which include changing the screen resolution, rearranging the placement of the on-screen buttons and sorting applications in alphabetical order, to get the very most out of it. Adjust the transparency of the Edge panel handle The Edge panel handle that follows you in and out of every application on the Galaxy S8 is a bit of an eye sore, but by opening up  Settings , hitting  Display , selecting  Edge Screen, tapping  Edge Panels , then pressing the three dots at the top and selecting  Handle Settings , you can disguise it. Change the screen resolution By default, the Galaxy S8′s screen resolution is FHD+ (2220 x 1080). However, by navigating into  Settings , followed by  Display , then tapping  Screen Resolution , it can be changed to WQHD+ (2960 x 1440). Although, we should note that toying with the resolution takes a significant toll on battery life.