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The factory unlocked variant of the Galaxy S5 is the latest smartphone in Samsung’s lineup to receive this month’s security patch  in Europe. The upgrade, which weighs in at approximately 30MB and transports a flurry of fixes for bugs present in the Android operating system and the firm’s budget-friendly, flagship and former flagship devices,  started making its way to the handset earlier today. It should come as no surprise to hear  that the upgrade is making the rounds in stages. To see if it’s ready for your unit, simply head into Settings » About Device » Download Updates Manually. Alternatively, you can always wait until you receive a notification prompting you to install the update, but you’ll need to have at least 50% of battery to initiate the installation process. Read more:  Verizon releases January security update for the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy S5

Over the course of the past few weeks, the rumor mill has been spinning at warp speed with regards to what Samsung has in store for its next-generation flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8. We’ve already heard that the handset is destined to sport a Snapdragon 835 CPU , but a reliable tipster is now claiming that it’ll also be available in two storage sizes — 64GB and 128GB — with varying amounts of RAM — 4GB and 6GB, respectively — when it launches in China and South Korea. S8 4/6GB+64/128GB — 萌萌的电教 (@mmddj_china) January 31, 2017 Prior to this revelation, speculation hinted towards a variant of the Galaxy S8 launching with 256GB of internal storage on board and a colossal 8GB of RAM. The tipster, who operates under the handle @mmddj_china on Twitter, has reportedly heard from their sources that this won’t be the case and that the only variant that’ll be released in Europe, North America and South America will be the 4GB/64GB version — so it looks like those hoping for a hig...

In Android 6.0, the front camera on Samsung devices would allow you to take selfies by tapping anywhere on the screen instead of reaching for the shutter button or the volume keys. If you have upgraded to Nougat on your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge recently (especially if you wiped your phone clean after the upgrade), you might have noticed that this feature no longer works. Don’t worry – it’s not a bug, and the feature has simply been turned off. To be able to take pictures by tapping on the screen, open the camera app, then click the gear icon to go into the camera settings. Here, under the Front Camera section, tap  Ways to take pictures . Here, enable the  Tap to take pictures option. You should now be able to use the entire screen as the shutter button when you’re taking selfies. With Nougat, this feature is in your hands, so you can choose to turn it off if you so desire. Click  here  for more Nougat tips for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge , and check...

If you’ve read our comprehensive review of the Gear S3 frontier , you’ll know how highly we think of the device, which is why we’re pleased to announce that while stock lasts you can pick one up through Amazon for just $299 (15% off). Not to be confused with the Gear S3 classic , this model comes with built-in GPS for enhanced fitness tracking and 4G LTE connectivity. Read more:  Samsung Gear S3 Frontier review: Outclassing most smartwatches in the market If you like the sound of the Gear S3 frontier and want to take advantage of this promotion, hit the Buy Now button below. We strongly advise you to hurry, though, as Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory available and once it’s gone, it’s gone. We should note, however, that this particular promotion is only available for customers in the United States. Buy Now

Vodafone seems to be the most active carrier in Europe when it comes to the Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge . It was the first to release the update to the two devices in France and then in Germany. The update has been available over the air for a few days , and you can now find the full firmware files for both devices on Vodafone Germany in our firmware section . Nougat brings a slew changes and new features, and you can see a list of major attractions in this post . Not a fan of reading? Check out this video  for a visual walkthrough of what is on offer in the latest version of Android for Samsung’s 2016 flagships. Firmware Details : Model SM-G930F Model name Galaxy S7 Country Germany (Vodafone) Version Android 7 Changelist 10273029 Build date Sat, 14 Jan 2017 02:26:18 +0000 Security Patch Level 2017-01-01 Product code VD2 PDA G930FXXU1DQAO CSC G930FVFG1DQAO   Model SM-G935F Model name Galaxy S7 edg...

Samsung has gradually been rolling out the January security maintenance update to compatible handsets over the past few weeks directly and through its carrier partners. Verizon is now following through by releasing said security patch for the Galaxy Note 4 , the Galaxy Note Edge and the Galaxy S5 . Just yesterday, Sprint released the same patch for the Galaxy S5 on its network as well . The January security patch comes in at just under 30MB and brings fixes for 67 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in Android OS as well as 28 security patches that are exclusive to Galaxy handsets. The idea behind these monthly security updates is to ensure that these Android-powered devices offer users the best possible software security at all times. Verizon is now rolling out software version MMB29M.N910VVRS2CQA1 , MMB29M.N915VVRS2CQA1 and MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1 for the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge and the Galaxy S5 respectively. These updates are being sent out over-the-air so they sh...

A new report out of Korea today “confirms” that the Galaxy Tab S3 is going to be unveiled by Samsung at the Mobile World Congress 2017 late next month. The report also shares the specs and price of Samsung’s upcoming flagship Android tablet . This tablet is the successor to the Galaxy Tab S2 that Samsung first released in Korea back in August 2015. It’s likely going to be the only flagship product from Samsung at MWC 2017 given that it has already confirmed that the Galaxy S8 won’t be launched at this event . According to the report, the 9.6-inch Galaxy Tab S3 features a 2048×1536 pixel resolution display with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor under the hood coupled with 4GB of RAM. It’s said to be available in both LTE and Wi-Fi only models with a 12-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front camera. Android 7.0 Nougat will come pre-installed. The Galaxy Tab S3 is also said to be thinner than its predecessor. The tablet has already received all of the relevant certifications, it was re...

If a new report originating from South Korea is anything to go by, it would appear that Samsung has provided its battery suppliers with an updated production roadmap, which includes 3,250mAh and 3,750mAh cells; leading many to believe that they’re the respective batteries that’ll power the much-anticipated  Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus . While there’s nothing in the way of evidence to support this claim, we’re not going to rule it out entirely as it certainly seems feasible. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge sport 3,000mAh and 3,600mAh cells, so it’s only to be expected that Samsung will grace their successors with an incremental capacity upgrade. As usual, only time will tell. Fortunately, it doesn’t look like we’ll have to wait too much longer to find out more, though. Samsung’s expected to take the wraps off the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus at a dedicated event on March 29 , with a worldwide release expected to follow in mid-April.

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A.I.type's revolutionary keyboard will help you type faster and better ! A.I.type Keyboard Plus   play.google.com.android.p An intelligent keyboard with revolutionary context-sensitive text prediction, auto-correction, auto-learning, undo/redo/navigation capabilities and cool (and customizable!) skins (WP7, Windows 8 and iPhone for instance). Over 35 language layouts! English text prediction is built-in Predictionaries (language packs) for text prediction are currently available for Spanish, German, French, Italian, Arabic, Russian and Hebrew! Psychic word completions and predictions are generated by A.I.type’s servers on the Cloud. When the device is offline or Internet connection is too slow, or if you disabled Cloud-based prediction, word suggestions will be generated by the device only. The keyboard also learns your unique words and style of writing (MyType). Just type your texts normally and it will keep learning. The learning model is stored on the device its...

Lucid launcher is a different type of launcher from all the rest! Lucid Launcher Pro play.google.com.launcherpro We don't do things normally, we dare to recreate and innovate new ways to improve the user experience. Lucid launcher's revolves around 3 categories (stability, features, and usability) that we are constantly striving to improve on. Don't be fooled by the size, Lucid Launcher packs a punch while preserving lightning speed performance. Full of features this launcher allows you to do what you really want to make it your own while maintaining a great look and speed flow throughout the launcher Pro Version: Updates 1 Day Earlier Than Free Version Custom Search Text (Look at screenshots) Sidebar transparency options Ability to hide app label in favorites bar More Page Transition Animations Vertical Page Transitions (5th Screenshot) More Home Pages Sidebar Themes (More coming soon) Editable Icon Size In Sidebar, Home Page, and App Drawer Prioritize...

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Tizen is, compared to the likes of Android, a “baby” OS, and it’s not surprising to see that some Tizen users have more than just a little respect and admiration for Tizen’s more massive mobile “cousin.” Google has released Nougat for the Pixel and Pixel XL as well as its current Nexus devices, and Samsung has started pushing out Google’s latest sweet treat to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge for China, UK, France, Malaysia, South Korea, UAE, and Russia . Even now, though, Tizen users won’t get to enjoy Nougat on their handsets. Well, maybe that’s fudging the truth just a bit. A new app has arrived in the Tizen Store called “Nougat Launcher app” that is designed to bring a little (note the words “a little”) Nougat design to your Samsung Z1, Z2, or Z3 handset. The Nougat Launcher app brings a Googlicious theme that looks reminiscent of a few Marshmallow themes you may have seen in Samsung’s Theme Store on an Android-powered handset, but, aside from the basic look, the icon design is...