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Samsung’s in the midst of distributing the June security patch for the Galaxy S6 edge+ in Europe. The upgrade bundles all of the patches included in this month’s release, as well as a plethora of additional stability improvements. For those in need of a refresher, the June update transports 96 fixes for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android operating system and 23 patches developed exclusively for Galaxy-branded smartphones. Related content:  Samsung highlights contents of June security patch If you own a Galaxy S6 edge+, reside in Europe and want to check to see if the upgrade is ready for your handset, open up Settings , tap Software Update , then hit Download Updates Manually .

We’re back with Themes Thursday ! We’ve chosen seven new themes for you this week, and we think there’s something for everybody. There are three great dark themes and four bright themes and all of them have brilliant designs. The [Anup] Novel Black (AOD), [Binod] HongUI, and Infinity Dark themes have dark backgrounds, and you might prefer them since such themes tend to showcase the brilliance of Super AMOLED displays in reproducing punchier colors. Greight and Greight W/ Background themes by Felipe Lelite have good-looking Material design wallpapers and backgrounds. The Summer Background and [WHL] Desert Landscapes theme packs look great too, and might be preferred by some. Which theme did you like out of the 479 new themes that were released in the Theme Store this week? [Anup] Novel Black (AOD) [Binod] HongUI [WHL] Desert Landscapes Greight Greight W/ Background Infinity Dark Summer Wave (AOD/Iris)_Hwang Gayeon – THENEW

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 put live today. Business Samsung confirms $380 million appliance plant in South Carolina Samsung to build a ‘super OLED factory’ Deals Daily Deal: Save 31% on a Gear VR (2017) with Controller Display Samsung remains top smartphone display manufacturer in Q1 2017 General Argentina gets its very own Samsung Newsroom Laptops Samsung Flow now works with any Windows 10 PC, supports unlocking and file transfers Phones Galaxy Note 8′s dual-camera rumored to be better than others MWC Shanghai 2017 awards ‘Best Smartphone’ honor to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Rose Pink Galaxy S8+ will be released tomorrow Samsung launches the unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy S8+ in Europe TV Samsung

Samsung has announced that it has partnered with German soccer star Oliver Kahn to promote its new QLED TVs . The former German goalkeeper will be the face of Samsung’s new QLED smart TVs and a representative of the new ways in which users can enjoy soccer on these TVs. The South Korean electronics giant announced its QLED TVs at CES 2017 earlier this year . Oliver Kahn will feature in the new Goalplay app, which is exclusive to Samsung’s smart TVs. The app will search for soccer-related content from broadcasting channels as well as from Video On Demand (VoD) services. It will also offer exclusive content from Oliver Kahn such as match analysis and goalkeeping tips. These TVs are also the first to offer 100% color volume . Samsung’s new QLED TVs not only offer great picture quality, but also exclusive content and apps, making them a preferable choice for many consumers. It recently added support for HDR10+ to its QLED TVs . The company wants to offer everything it can before the star

Samsung is the largest OLED manufacturer in the world, and it plans to solidify its position even further by making a “super OLED factory”. The company is planning to build a new production facility which is expected to exceed the production capacity of its A3 plant in China by 30%. The new factory could be named A5, and could be built in Korea. According to industry sources, Samsung’s board of directors will meet next month to determine the final investment plant for its next OLED factory. If the company starts building its new plant in the second half of this year, it will take another six months or a year before the plant is built, and the production of OLED units could begin in 2019. Samsung could invest up to KRW 16 trillion for purchasing the equipment that’s required to kickstart the production of OLED panels. Furthermore, the company will keep on investing till 2021 to expand the factory as the plant will be built in two phases. The company had started expanding its A3 plant

If the latest data from market research firm Strategy Analytics is believed, Samsung’s wearable devices have achieved a major milestone. Sales of Samsung’s wearable products have overtaken those of Fitbit for the first time ever. That is, without a doubt, a big achievement for the company. Fitbit has long been one of the strongest competitors in the wearable device market after Apple. It has occupied the second position on the list for a very long time. Samsung has been catching up to it and the data now shows that it passed Fitbit in the first quarter of this year. Samsung’s market share of wearable device sales was just 6.6 percent in the second quarter of last year. It rose to 7.5 percent by the third quarter. Samsung’s market share surged to over 10 percent and settled at 12.8 percent at the end of the first quarter of this year. This is the first time that Samsung has overtaken Fitbit, a company that specializes in wearable devices like fitness bands and activity trackers. Fitb

In a bid to better connect with its millions of fans across the globe, Samsung has been setting up dedicated information hubs for key markets. These hubs, or Newsrooms as Samsung calls them, feature content in that country’s native language so that consumers can get information relevant to their market in their own language. The company is already running ten different Newsroom websites for key markets like Russia , India, Mexico , Vietnam, Germany, United States, Brazil and South Korea. Samsung Newsroom Argentina takes eleventh position on the list. It’s the second Spanish-language site in the region after Mexico. Samsung Newsroom Argentina will host latest information about the company, its recent innovations and CSR activities, Samsung’s corporate vision and business insights. It will now be the official company site for Argentina and will regularly feature videos, photos, feature articles, infographics and live streams of important Samsung events. The company has a long history

For a limited time only, you can pick up a Gear VR (2017) with Controller, which ships with both a microUSB and USB Type-C connector, for $89.92, a 31 percent saving on its recommended retail price of $129.99. If you like the sound of this promotion and want to take advantage of it, hit the  Buy Now button below. You’ll need to act fast though, as inventory won’t be around for too long — and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Samsung always releases dual-SIM variants of its flagship smartphones in select markets so it’s never known for sure which markets will get them. Samsung fans in Europe can rejoice as the company has now launched the unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy S8+ in the region. The launch for European markets comes a fortnight after Samsung released the unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy S8+ in the United Kingdom . It’s only being sold through the company’s online store in the country for £779. The handset is being sold in Midnight Black and Orchid Gray colors. Customers in Germany and the Netherlands can now head over to the respective Samsung online store and purchase the unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy S8+ for €899 in the aforementioned hues. There is nothing different about this variant save for the fact that it can power two SIMs simultaneously. The second SIM slot is a hybrid slot so it can either be used as a microSD card slot or a second SIM slot. Customers in the Netherlands who purchase the unlocked dua

  Samsung Electronics GmbH has launched a campaign with German soccer star Oliver Kahn to promote its smart TVs ahead of the start of the upcoming soccer season. Oliver Kahn, the former goalkeeper, football expert and entrepreneur, is the new face of Samsung’s QLED TV, and representative of the new ways in which sports fans can enjoy the digital soccer experience, right from the comfort of their living room.   In addition to serving as brand ambassador for Samsung, Kahn features in his new Goalplay app available exclusively on Samsung’s QLED TVs. The app helps users discover soccer content across a range of sources on the TV, from broadcast to streaming video on demand (VOD). It also offers insights from Kahn such as goalkeeping tips and match analysis.     With true-to-life picture quality , a beautiful design that provides both an ambient viewing experience and the freedom to be put wherever users want it, as well as smart features that make accessing and discovering cont

Samsung launched its Apple Continuity and Handoff competitor – Samsung Flow – three years ago , and it has been improving the software ever since. It works with Samsung smartphones, tablets, PCs, and laptops. However, we came to know four months ago that the company has plans to support more Windows 10 PCs . Now, Samsung Flow has received an update that makes it compatible with almost all Windows 10-based PCs, laptops, and tablets. All you need is a compatible Galaxy smartphone. Users can now unlock their Windows 10 devices using the fingerprint sensor on their Galaxy smartphone, sync texts, transfer files, automatically connect to the phone’s Wi-Fi hotspot, and more. You can download the latest version of Samsung Flow on your compatible Galaxy smartphone or tablet from the Play Store or from our APK section . For your non-Samsung Windows 10 device (which should support Bluetooth and Wi-Fi), you can download the app from Windows Store or from Samsung’s official website.

Thanks to all the leaks and reports in the past few weeks, we’re confident that Samsung will debut the Galaxy Note 8 with a dual-camera system. Moreover, the company showcased its new ISOCELL Dual camera sensor yesterday at MWC 2017 Shanghai, giving more credibility to all those Galaxy Note 8 rumors. Now, we’ve heard some great things about the Galaxy Note 8′s dual-camera. According to an insider, the Galaxy Note 8′s dual-camera will offer better image quality and better background defocus (in portrait mode) than competing smartphones with similar dual-camera solutions. Samsung is expected to use a dual 13MP+13MP (RGB+Monochrome) camera setup with f/2.0 lens and OIS on the Galaxy Note 8 for improved colours and sharpness as well as reduced noise. The Galaxy Note 8 is expected to be announced sometime in August with a 6.3-inch Infinity Display, Exynos 8895 processor, 6GB RAM, 64GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, and a 3300 mAh battery. The phone is also expected to contin

Samsung releases various official protective cases for its flagship smartphones, and this year has been no different. The company launched seven types of official protective cases for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ . Now, the company has published a new video showcasing three cases: Alcantara Case, Clear View Standing Cover, and 2Piece Cover. The video starts by promoting the Clear View Standing Cover (costs $25), which can not only protect the phone’s dual-curved display but also allow users to take calls, control music, and some additional functions without flipping it open. It can also act as a stand for the phone in landscape mode, so it can be useful while watching videos. The Alcantara Case is shown next, and it features a soft-touch, suede-like material. The case is available in various colors, and the company claims that it is stain-resistant and durable. The 2Piece Cover, which has been controversial due to its design, has been showcased in the video as well. The Alcanta

Red Bull is the energy drink that requires no introduction. The company has long aligned its brand identity with extreme sports. You would find it difficult to name an extreme sport that doesn’t have a Red Bull-sponsored top athlete. Samsung has announced today that it has teamed up with Red Bull to release a new series of videos called “See the Unexpected.” The video series is going to feature top extreme sports athletes demonstrating their skills throughout some of the most iconic locations in Morocco. The new video series is going to highlight the talents of Red Bull athletes and Samsung TVs. Red Bull athletes including motorcyclist Robbie Maddison, wakeboarder Felix Georgii and parkour athlete Jason Paul will be featured in this series. Morocco will serve as the backdrop in this series with the athletes taking their talents to unexpected places. Each location has been selected to showcase the juxtaposition between the unique and colorful locations of Morocco and the extraordinar

Samsung found itself in a bit of a pickle when Sharp notified the company late last year that it would stop supplying it with LCD panels . Sharp decided to end supply to Samsung after being acquired by Foxconn, a decision that was likely meant to promote the company’s own TVs instead of backing Samsung in the lucrative LCD TV market. Samsung then started to look for other suppliers who could fill the gap and crosstown rival LG Display seemed like the perfect fit . It was then reported that LG Display might start supplying Samsung with LCD panels as early as June this year. Subsequent reports reiterated that claim and added that LG Display was planning on supplying 700,000 units of LCD panels for TVs . The latest reports out of South Korea suggest that Samsung will start producing LCD TVs with panels from LG Display next month. LG Display is reportedly going to supply the company with 40-inch and 60-inch panels for its high-end TVs. The production is said to take place at Samsung’s P

The latest market data from industry tracker IHS Markit shows that Samsung retained its position as the world’s top manufacturer of smartphone displays in the first quarter of this year. One of the reasons why the company was able to retain its position is said to be the robust growth in shipments of flexible OLED products . IHS Markit’s data shows that combined global sales of LCD and OLED displays that are 9 inches or smaller in size raked in $13 billion in sales during the January-March 2017 period. Compared to last year, this was a 35 percent growth. Samsung Display remained in the lead in this market as it posted sales of $3.5 billion during this period and thus accounted for 27.2 percent of the global market. The combined sales of flexible OLED products accounted for $1.1 billion, doubling year-over-year on the back of the Galaxy S8′s release. Japan Display followed in second place with 17.8 percent. LG Display and China-based BOE Technology Group came in third and fourth plac

It was first reported earlier this year that Samsung was considering setting up a plant in the United States to manufacture appliances. It was the company’s expected response to growing protectionism in the country following Donald Trump’s election to the office of the president. The president had long claimed on the campaign trail that he would hike tariffs on products manufactured outside the United States for sale in the country in a bid to push manufacturers to set up plants in the country and create new jobs in the United States. Recent reports had suggested that Samsung had decided to set up a plant in the state of South Carolina and that it would invest $380 million for the purpose. This has now been confirmed by the company. Samsung is indeed opening a new factory in South Carolina that’s going to cost it $380 million. The plant will be used to manufacture washing machines and other appliances. Samsung will also conduct research and development at the site. It’s going to b

Samsung’s new flagship smartphone continues to bring in more awards for the company. Samsung today announced that the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ earned the “Best Smartphone” honors at the 2017 Asia Mobile Awards. The awards are held annually to recognize game-changing innovations in the mobile industry at Asia’s largest mobile event, Mobile World Congress Shanghai. MWC 2017 Shanghai has been organized in partnership with GSMA and it runs from June 28 through July 1. The 2017 Asia Mobile Awards were held on the evening of June 28 at the DaGuan Theatre in Pudong, Shanghai. The awards are a celebration of companies whole mobile products have shown exceptional innovation. The Best Smartphone award that the Galaxy S8 brought home was adjudicated by a panel of leading journalists, analysts and market influencers. They considered a variety of factors such as physical design and user experience to the simplicity of use, performance, sheer innovation and value for money. The Galaxy S8 and G

Samsung confirmed earlier this week that it was going to offer the Galaxy S8+ in a new color option that it’s calling Rose Pink . The confirmation came from Samsung Taiwan’s official Facebook page which said that the device would be released in the country next month and that it would only be available for a limited time. Samsung has now sent out a press release confirming that the sixth color option for the Galaxy S8+ is going to be released in select markets including South Korea and Taiwan starting tomorrow, June 30. The company says that this new hue has been “inspired by nature” and that it envelops the device to create a sense of unity and fluidity between the glass and metal of the handset’s body. The Rose Pink color has been described as “sophisticated and modern” which only adds to the overall aesthetics of the Galaxy S8+. As Samsung mentioned, this is the sixth color option for its flagship smartphone. The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are already available in Midnight Black, O

Samsung Electronics hosted a QLED & HDR10 Summit in Los Angeles, California to showcase the company’s technological advancements, superior TV picture formats and demonstrate HDR10-enabled images on QLED TVs. The summit was co-hosted with Insight Media , a publisher of display industry market research from June 27 to 28.   The summit gave attendees insight into Samsung’s plans for quantum dot (QLED) displays and the latest advancements in HDR10/HDR10+, metrology and calibration for wide color gamut (WCG), and the industry’s ambitions to bring WCG and HDR to the big screen.     More than 100 participants, including industry experts, influencers and movie studio representatives attended the summit. Notable experts from world-renowned quantum dot material company Nanoco Technologies and SpectraCal, the No.1 display calibration software maker, were also present.   At the summit, Samsung shared the benefits of HDR10+, which is now available on QLED TVs. The technology is able to

  Samsung Electronics has officially released its sixth color edition of the Galaxy S8+ 64GB model: Rose Pink.   Starting June 30, the Rose Pink version of the smartphone will be available in select markets including South Korea and Taiwan.*   Inspired by nature, the new hue envelops the device, creating a sense of unity and fluidity between the glass and metal of the phone’s body. The Rose Pink color itself is simultaneously sophisticated and modern, adding to the overall aesthetics of the device, intensifying the depth of its design.   Featuring a sleek, bezel-less design that flows over the phone’s sides, the Galaxy S8+ incorporates cutting edge mobile technologies that enhance the user experience. Included among these features are its immersive Infinity Display, unified UX, Dual Pixel camera and Bixby intelligent interface.   In addition to the new hue, Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8+ are available in Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Coral Blue, Arctic Silver and Maple Gold.  

Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with Red Bull, announced today it will release a series of videos “See the Unexpected,” featuring top extreme sports athletes showcasing their skills throughout iconic locations in Morocco. “See the Unexpected” combines the talents of Red Bull athletes with Samsung TVs that deliver the best in television picture quality in one distinct video series.   “With the “See the Unexpected” series, we wanted to showcase the unique talents of these athletes against some of the most beautiful backdrops and locations in the world,” said Sunghee Han, Vice President of Samsung’s Visual Display business. “When watching the video series on Samsung QLED TVs, which are able to produce 100 percent color volume, viewers can witness the incredible detail, vibrant colors and every frame of the action in the best picture quality available.”   The “See the Unexpected” video series features Red Bull athletes including parkour athlete, Jason Paul, motorcyclist Robbie

Welcome to the latest edition of  Wallpaper Wednesday . This week, we’re highlighting a total of four backgrounds featuring gradients. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the  Galaxy S8 ,  Galaxy S8+  and just about any other smartphone 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 the 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 just press the image to set it as your background. Color Splash Melted Fuse Mini Triangles Red Attack Download

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 went out today. APK Game Launcher update brings support for DeX Business Samsung invests $1 billion in its Texas chip foundry, aims to manufacture 4nm chips by 2020 Deals Daily Deal: Bag yourself a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ for 25% off Phones Galaxy Note 7 FE specs show up in GFXBench listing Samsung introduces new ISOCELL lineup of camera sensors, includes dual-cameras TouchWiz Home update for Galaxy S8 and S8+ promises to fix the lag Use these apps to disable system apps on your Samsung phone without root We now know why Samsung’s having trouble teaching Bixby Voice different languages

Last year, Samsung knocked it out of the park with the Galaxy S7′s camera. The 12-megapixel rear camera on the S7 didn’t have as many megapixels as its predecessor, but the combination of features like dual-pixel autofocus and larger pixels made the S7′s camera nothing short of amazing. The Galaxy S7 was hailed as having the best camera on a smartphone at the time of its launch, and with the Galaxy S8 , Samsung worked on further improving camera performance. The new mult-frame processor that takes multiple shots and combines them into one for increased photo quality is the highlight on the S8, but I have been rather unimpressed with the rear camera on the Samsung’s new flagships. The thing is, I don’t mean that in a bad way, and the S8 has made me realize how good Samsung’s flagship camera was a year ago. The only benefit I notice on the photos taken by the S8 is the increased detail in low-light shots. Elsewhere, in day-to-day usage, the Galaxy S8 offers nearly the same image quali

Galaxy Note 7 FE to be released on 7/7 June 28, 2017 By Siddhanth Leave a Comment Earlier this year, Samsung confirmed that its recalled Galaxy Note 7 could make a return as a refurbished phone and according to a report on Yonhap News and WSJ , Samsung will release the Galaxy Note 7 in a new avatar. The phone will sell as Galaxy Note 7 FE (as in fandom edition!) and will sell at a price tag of less than 700,000 won that comes to around $600. While the new phone will have hardware features comparable to the recalled device, the new Galaxy Note 7 FE will have a smaller battery capacity. If you recall, larger sized battery in the phone’s curvy design was the reason for the phone to catch fire. There’s no information on the exact availability but South Korea will be the first market to get it. Via

Samsung’s refurbished version of the Galaxy Note 7 is set to launch on July 7 as the Galaxy Note 7 FE  (with FE said to stand for ‘fandom edition’), according to recent reports. With just a week to go before the phone hits retail shelves, Note 7 fans are no doubt excited, even though the Galaxy Note 7 FE is expected to be available only in South Korea initially. The refurbished iteration is said to feature the same specs as the discontinued Note 7 apart from the battery (which is said to be smaller), and these specs have now shown up on GFXBench. The benchmark database has the device listed as the Note 7R (which may be the codename and not the name of the retail unit), and it’s running Android 7.0 Nougat. The screen is listed as a 5.7-inch unit with Full HD resolution – the actual display will probably go up to Quad HD but run at 1080p out of the box, just like the Galaxy S8 and S8+ . Other listed specs include 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel rear and front-facing camera, the Exynos 889

Samsung’s chip manufacturing plant in Austin, Texas is one of the most technologically advanced foundries in the world. It was established back in 1997, and the company manufactures some of the latest and greatest memory, storage, and processing chipsets for itself as well as for big-name brands like Apple. Now, the company has invested $1 billion to improve the production facility even further. The company is also considering to increase the memory chip production at its facility in China. The company recently spun off its foundry into a different arm and showcased its roadmap for manufacturing chipsets. According to a new report from  The Investor , South Korean electronics giant Samsung is preparing itself for the “ fourth largest industrial revolution ” by producing more powerful and power-efficient chips for smart and connected devices with always-on displays. The company has invested $16 billion in its Austin chip plant since 1997. Samsung Foundry is currently manufacturing

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Amazon has slashed the price of the international variants of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ by 25%, meaning you can currently pick up the former for $660 and the latter for $749.99. Both handsets ship anodized in the Midnight Black hue with 64GB of expandable internal storage. If you want to snag yourself a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ for the reduced price, hit the  Buy Now button below. A word of caution, though: as these are international models, they’ll only work with GSM carriers in the United States, like AT&T and T-Mobile. Buy Now – Galaxy S8 Buy Now – Galaxy S8+

A few years ago, the only way to disable proprietary and inbuilt apps on an Android phone was by rooting it to gain full access to the system. Samsung devices remain easy to root to this day, but it is no longer recommended to do so as rooting a Samsung device trips its warranty, and not to mention rooting can also be a risky business in general. So how do you go about disabling apps and services that you don’t wish to use, yet are impossible to disable? Well, thankfully, there are a couple of apps that let you disable any app or service on a Samsung device without the need for root access. There may be more, but the ones we are aware of are Package Disabler and Adhell. Both apps list out all the apps and services installed on the device and let you disable or enable them with a single tap. Adhell is free while Package Disabler costs a little over $1, and while both work equally well, Package Disabler is considerably more advanced (like letting you disable all bloatware at once) and o

Samsung was originally expected to launch Bixby Voice in Chinese and English on board the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ back in August, but it was forced to postpone the feature because it was having trouble teaching the assistant the languages, and now we know why: it doesn’t have the resources, like foreign language experts. “Bixby’s linguistic capabilities are still unsatisfactory compared to its bigger rivals such as Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri,” an industry source told The Investor on condition of anonymity on June 27. “We are still working on improving the linguistic skills in order to provide a more advanced AI assistant that meets user needs.” The South Korean company recently kicked off an opt-in beta test for Bixby Voice in the United States, though it hasn’t been well-received, with many users claiming that it barely understands English and is inaccurate more often than not, which is disappointing, to say the least. At this rate, it doesn’t seem likely that an English

Samsung has introduced its new lineup of ISOCELL camera sensors at the ongoing MWC 2017 expo in Shanghai. The company had been making ISOCELL sensors since 2013, but it has now divided its lineup in four sub-brands: ISOCELL Bright , ISOCELL Dual , ISOCELL Fast , and ISOCELL Slim . ISOCELL sensors have greater separation between individual pixels to reduce color crosstalk for improved color fidelity and good image quality even with smaller pixels. ISOCELL Bright camera sensors, as the name suggests, offer brighter images with lower noise. ISOCELL Fast sensors provide faster than usual autofocus on still as well as moving objects. ISOCELL Slim sensors with an individual pixel size of 0.9µm or 1.0µm are meant for ultra-slim smartphones. For the first time, Samsung showcased ISOCELL camera sensors meant to be used in dual-camera setups. The company seems to be going down the RGB+Monochrome route with dual-cameras for smartphones. Samsung’s slideshow showcases a dual-13MP setup with aut

Samsung has issued an update for its Game Launcher application, which transports support for DeX, as well as a plethora of bug fixes and stability improvements. Don’t rush to install it though, as the feature is pretty much useless at this precise moment in time. When you attempt to play a game listed in the “Supported by DeX” section of Game Launcher, it opens but doesn’t recognize that there’s a keyboard and mouse attached, leaving you unable to progress beyond the title screen. There’s a good chance that Samsung prematurely flicked the switch on the update, so we expect it to roll out a separate upgrade to introduce support for peripherals in the not-too-distant future. We’ll have to wait and see.

Yesterday we wrote about lag and UI fluidity problems on the Galaxy S8 and S8+ , and how Samsung needs to fix those problems on its flagship smartphones. It seems like the company had already been working to fix some of those issues. The company has now released an update to its TouchWiz Home launcher to fix the lag. As per the company’s official changelog for Samsung TouchWiz Home v6.1.09.2, the update should now fix the lag when swiping up and down between the homescreen and the app screen. It also improves the visibility of app names under icons against a white wallpaper. We can notice that animations have improved and the lag is not as noticeable as earlier. The update is now available for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ through Galaxy Apps as well as through the Play Store.

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today introduced its image sensor brand ‘ISOCELL ® ’ as well as demonstrated leading-edge solutions at the 2017 Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai.   Samsung’s brand for its image sensor lineup is named after the company’s own ISOCELL technology, which is the optimum solution for today’s devices that require ultra-slim designs with high quality cameras. First introduced in 2013, ISOCELL technology separates each pixel with a physical barrier that reduces color crosstalk among pixels. This allows high color fidelity, enabling excellent image quality even with smaller pixels.   Samsung ISOCELL is underlined by four technological sub-brands—Bright, Fast, Slim and Dual—that respond to specific market demands:   ISOCELL Bright sensors deliver bright and sharp images with high color fidelity and reduced noise in low light environments ISOCELL Fast sensors provide fast autofocus onto still or moving objects

  Samsung Electronics today launched  Samsung Newsroom Argentina , a Spanish-language news and communication platform that will provide Samsung-related content to local media and consumers.   Samsung Newsroom Argentina aims to share latest news about the company, recent innovations, corporate vision, CSR activities and other business insights. Argentina’s newsroom will become the official company site in the country and will be complemented by videos, photos, feature articles, infographics, as well as live streaming of notable Samsung events.   Argentina is the second Spanish-language site in the region after Mexico . Globally, Argentina’s Newsroom is Samsung’s eleventh, following the global and local editions in the United States , in addition to Korea , Vietnam , Brazil , India , Germany , Russia , Mexico , and the U.K . Samsung anticipates launching additional Newsrooms in other regions to share company information in even more languages.   Samsung has been active in the Arg

SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics announced today that they successfully completed a trial to deliver a 5G end-to-end connection based on 5G New Radio (NR) technology. Today’s trial represents the successful case of a 5G end-to-end connection, using the 3.5GHz spectrum, through virtualized core, radio and device based on 5G NR technology.   The trial, which took place in Samsung’s R&D center in Suwon, was comprised of Samsung’s 5G virtualized core, virtualized RAN, Distributed Unit (baseband unit and radio unit) and test device that are based on the 3GPP NR standards elements established to date. The 3GPP Release 15 standard is expected to be completed around the end of 2017, and to date, technologies such as numerology, frame structure and channel coding have been defined in the 3GPP NR specification.   Results achieved today were speeds over 1 Gbps and low latency of 1.2 millisecond. The ultra-low latency was made achievable by reducing the Transmission Time Interval (TTI) d

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 went out today. Deals Daily Deal: Save 30% on a second-generation SmartThings Hub Firmware News These Galaxy devices will be updated to Android 8.0 ‘O’ Opinion Samsung’s UI fluidity problem needs fixing Phones Feast your eyes upon the Galaxy Note 8 in these leaked renders Newly leaked Galaxy Note 8 image shows the position of the fingerprint reader

Samsung’s next S Pen-toting phablet is expected to be launched by the end of August, and we’ve been noticing a steady flow of leaks showcasing its possible design, features, and specifications. However, with just a couple of months to go before the official unveiling, the Galaxy Note 8 leak floodgates have opened, and we’re finally getting to see more legible information regarding the device. Earlier today, we reported about  leaked 3D CAD renders of the Galaxy Note 8 , and now an additional 3D CAD image has surfaced. The image has been published by BGR , and the publication mentions that the image comes directly from the factory that is tasked with building the new phone. The image showcases the placement of the dual-camera setup along with the location of the fingerprint reader. The positioning of the fingerprint reader on the Galaxy S8 and S8+ has been criticized by a lot of users and experts, but it seems that Samsung has decided to continue with a rear-facing fingerprint read

Not many topics keep Android users on their toes as much as big, feature-rich updates. And with the Android 8.0 ‘O’ update on the horizon, we are once more bombarded with questions. Will the Galaxy S8 get that update? When can I update my Galaxy S7? How about my Galaxy S6? Here we share what we know. Be smart and bookmark, since we’ll be updating this article whenever new information surfaces. We’ll get right to the question of which device will be updated, but for now we can not make any predictions regarding a timeline. So, for example, we can say that the Galaxy S8 will, of course, get the Android 8.0 update, but we do not yet know when. If you’re looking for all the latest news about Samsung’s Galaxy and Android O, scroll down past these lists to find all headlines with related news. These Galaxys will get Android 8.0 Galaxy S8 – Android ‘O’ will be the first major OS upgrade Galaxy S8+   - Android ‘O’ will be the first major OS upgrade Galaxy Note 8   - Android ‘O’ will be

The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ are two of the most feature-packed and powerful smartphones released this year. It is powered by a 10nm, 64-bit octa-core processor (Exynos 8895 in most markets and Snapdragon 835 in China and Norther America), 4GB/6GB of RAM, and 64GB of fast UFS 2.1 internal storage. Both chipsets come with powerful GPUs – Mali-G71MP20 (371.2 GFLOPS) in the Exynos 8895 and Adreno 540 (576 GFLOPS) in the Snapdragon 835 – that are more than enough to drive those beautiful high-resolution Infinity Displays. The phones ace most of the synthetic benchmarks, be it CPU or GPU related tasks. However, the age-old Samsung problem still exists: UI fluidity. Samsung may have made a futuristic-looking, shiny UI for the Galaxy S8 and S8+, but that hasn’t improved software fluidity. Don’t get me wrong. Even the heaviest of apps and games open fast and run without breaking a sweat, but I still notice lag here and a dropped frame there from time to time. For example, I can see a lot

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Reliable tipster OnLeaks has teamed up with online publication 91Mobiles to release a set of renders of the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 , together with a 360-degree, showcasing the handset from all angles. Just like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, the Galaxy Note 8 sports a near bezel-less design, though it’s slightly thicker to house the S Pen and the refreshed camera, and its frame is more square to help with ergonomics. What’s even more interesting, however, is the arrangement of the dual-camera, LED flash, heart rate monitor and fingerprint reader, which are all positioned next to each other with a protruding piece of glass protecting them. According to 91Mobiles , the Galaxy Note 8 measures in at approximately 162.4 x 62.4 x 8.4mm, with the thickness jumping up to 9.5mm when you factor in the camera bump. Its weight is currently unknown. As for specifications, recent leaks and rumors suggest that the Galaxy Note 8 will pack a 6.3-inch edge-to-edge Infinity Display (18.5:9 aspect r

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 put live today. Deals Daily Deal: Save 18% on a 32GB Evo Select microSD card Firmware News AT&T now rolling out June security update for the Galaxy Note 4 General Samsung receives seven awards at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Phones Galaxy J7 (2017) to launch on Cricket as the Galaxy Halo Galaxy S8 sales surpass 1.3 million in South Korea Samsung launches a Rose Pink color variant of the Galaxy S8+ in Taiwan Samsung Pay Samsung Pay now supports Discover cards Watches Samsung took the number-two spot in the wearable market for Q1 of 2017