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For a limited time only, you can snag yourself a Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand for just $39.39 (21% off). Don’t let its name fool you, though. This charger isn’t only compatible with Quick Charge-enabled devices, it also supports regular charging speeds on non-Samsung Qi-enabled handsets. Review:  Samsung fast wireless charging stand makes charging very convenient If you’re in the market for a Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand, aren’t fussed about having the latest one on the market and want to take advantage of this deal, tap the Buy Now button below. Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory available though, so you’ll probably want to act fast.

We honestly believe that Download Booster is one of the most underrated features Samsung bakes into its version of Android. For those unaware, the software tweak allows your device to download applications and files that exceed 30MB  a lot  faster by using LTE and Wi-Fi connections simultaneously. Download Booster has been available on Galaxy devices for a long time, but Samsung no longer notifies users about the feature, so it can go unnoticed for most folks. Here’s how you can enable it on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+: Step 1:  Open up  Settings  and select Connections . Step 2:  Press More Connection Settings . Step 3: Locate  Download Booster,  then flick the toggle to  On . If you happen to run into a spot of bother, simply let us know in the comments section below and we’ll try to get you back on the right track. If all goes according to plan (and there’s no reason it shouldn’t), be sure to check out our other Galaxy S8 tips and tricks  to get the most out of your shiny

You know Samsung is pretty serious about VR and instead of releasing new hardware every year, Samsung is focusing its VR platform on content. They’re teaming up with UFC, X Games and Live Nation to stream select live events through the Gear VR platform. Samsung will offer these events through the VR Live Pass in […] The post Samsung will stream select live events in VR appeared first on Sammy Hub .

In an effort to expand the presence of Samsung SDI in Europe, Samsung has finished turning a former production line for plasma display panels in Hungary into a battery plant for electric vehicles. According to  The Korea Herald , Samsung SDI plans to use the plant in Hungary as “a base to cater to the growing demand for electric vehicles [in the region], and produce a synergy effect with its plants in Xian, China, and Ulsan in Korea.” At a completion ceremony held on Monday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban publicly thanked Samsung for investing in Goed, the city where the plant is located, and assured the firm that the government is supportive of its business. “For the first time, the state-of-the-art technology of Samsung SDI will be applied to batteries to be made in this plant in Hungary,” said Jun Young-hyun, head of Samsung SDI. “Batteries are one of the most important parts supplied to global car makers. “I expect the plant to contribute to the growth of the European e

The factory unlocked variant of the Galaxy S6 edge Plus in Europe has started receiving this month’s security maintenance update, reveals several reports. The upgrade — G928FXXS3CQE4 — appears to be identical to the one that started making the rounds for the Galaxy A5 (2017) two weeks ago, addressing a total of 54 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS. Read more:  Samsung details contents of May security patch Like usual, the OTA is rolling out in stages (country-by-country), so it could take a while to arrive on your Galaxy S6 edge Plus . If you’d like to manually see if the update is ready for your device, open up  Settings , navigate into  Software Update , then press  Download Updates Manually . If it’s not, don’t panic: it should arrive by the end of the week. Via

Samsung may be working on a successor to its high-end W2017 flip phone. Earlier today, a handset — dubbed the W2018 — was spotted on Chinese telecommunication authority TENAA’s online database. The documentation reveals that the W2018, which carries the model number SM-G9298 , sports two 4.2-inch Full HD displays, a Snapdragon 821AB chipset, 4GB of RAM, a 12MP camera and a 2,300mAh non-removable battery. Overall, it’s a pretty minor upgrade from its predecessor (in fact, the only thing that’s changed is the processor), leading many to believe that it’s a revamped model of the W017 for the European market, and not a successor. While that could be the case, it’s unlikely seeing as people actually want to purchase high-end Android clamshell smartphones in China and South Korea, but demand appears to be non-existent in countries like England and France. Via Source

Just a few days after it started rolling out the May 2017 security patch for the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ , T-Mobile has now released said security patch for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. The company went ahead with the release on a holiday weekend in the United States so it may come as a bit of a surprise to users. Since these devices have already been updated to Android 7.0 Nougat by T-Mobile, it’s not like users will get much in the way of new features. This update only brings the May 2017 security patch alongside system-wide tweaks and improvements. T-Mobile is rolling out firmware version G930TUVS4BQE1 for the Galaxy S7 and G935TUVS4BQE1 for the Galaxy S7 edge. Once the update is installed, users will see that their devices are on the May 1, 2017 Android security patch level. The May security patch for Samsung devices fixes 54 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS and also brings fixes for 11 vulnerabilities found in Samsung’s own software

If you’re in the market for a new refrigerator and have more money that you know what to do with, perhaps you might want to consider the new high-end refrigerator that Samsung has announced today. It’s made with porcelain materials and has thus been priced at the higher-end of the spectrum. The new refrigerator is part of Samsung’s Chef Collection. It has a unique interior design complete with Korean white porcelain. A lot of work went into developing this product. Samsung was very involved in the material discovery stage. The development and design team visited seven different countries over two years and conducted hundreds of tests to select the best materials for the Chef Collection Porcelain. It actually makes sense to use porcelain in a refrigerator. The material doesn’t have pores on its surface so it’s not prone to discoloration or smell, particularly when something like sauce or soup is spilled on it. It can easily be wiped with water to achieve that new look once again. It

Samsung unveiled the world’s first stretchable OLED display at the Society for Information Display 2017 in Los Angeles. The company says that it’s a unique display because it can bend in both directions. It’s unlike flexible panels that Samsung has shown off in the past that can only bend in one direction. The company has claimed that its stretchable OLED display can be stretched by up to 12 millimeters when pressure is applied without losing a high degree of resolution. A 9.1-inch version of this display was showcased at SID 2017 last week. Samsung Display has now posted a video on its official YouTube channel which shows the stretchable display in action. We can see that when the screen is pressed from above, it depresses like a rubber balloon and returns to its original flat shape. There’s enough elasticity in the panel to recover even when it’s stretched up or down. The company says that it has developed this new technology with a high level of scalability with the ability to

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on March 29 and then released the new flagship in select markets across the globe on April 21. The initial response from customers has been good. Samsung was able to bring in more than one million pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 in its home country of South Korea which was a new record for the company. It has now revealed that the Galaxy S8 is selling twice as fast as the Galaxy S7 in South Korea. The company has confirmed that ever since it launched the Galaxy S8 in South Korea on April 21, it has sold more than one million units of the handset. “The phone’s predecessors S6 and S7 hit the 1 million mark in 75 and 74 days since their launch, respectively. The S8 is selling almost two times faster than that,” a Samsung official said. Samsung has seen a similar response from customers across the globe who really have taken a liking to its new flagship device. The company recently revealed that global shipments of the Galaxy S8 have exceed

Samsung today announced VR Live Pass on Gear VR, it’s a lineup of global live entertainment partnerships with UFC, X-Games and Live Nation. The company is going to stream select live events, enabling viewers to enjoy virtual reality broadcasts of action sports and music events using the Gear VR. The VR Live Pass on Gear VR events is going to be available through the Samsung VR app early next month. Gear VR users can use this app to view live entertainment events and performance regardless of wherever they are. “Partnering with these companies to expand our VR services helps us to open up a new gateway of opportunities for fans and demonstrate our commitment to delivering experiences that make the seemingly impossible, possible,” said Younghee Lee, CMO and EVP, Samsung Electronics. The broadcasts will start next month and will include UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway. It will be the first time in UFC history that an event will be live streamed in virtual reality. VR content will also inc

Samsung Electronics is pleased to announce VR Live Pass on Gear VR, a lineup of exciting global, live entertainment partnerships with the UFC®, X Games and Live Nation. Samsung will stream select live events so fans can enjoy immersive virtual reality broadcasts of their favorite action sports and music events through the Gear VR platform.   The VR Live Pass on Gear VR events will be available through the Samsung VR app in early June, enabling Gear VR users to watch live entertainment events and performances no matter where they are. In addition, Samsung recently expanded its global presence to 45 countries, enabling more consumers around the world to enjoy the Gear VR platform.   “We are excited to offer Samsung Gear VR users the opportunity to experience their favorite live music and sporting events through our industry-leading VR ecosystem,” said Younghee Lee, CMO and Executive Vice President, Samsung Electronics. “Partnering with these companies to expand our VR services helps

On June 3, Gear VR will take you on an immersive experience as the world’s featherweight champions meet in the octagon, fighting for the title of undisputed champions. Watch José Aldo and Max Holloway go head to head at UFC 212 on the Samsung VR app. Download now at www.samsungvr.com *Availability of each UFC match and live stream via Gear VR may vary by country and are subject to change. For more details, please check www.samsungvr.com. Live stream quality may depend on your device, network, and region. From: Samsung Mobile

Gear VR will bring users closer to the biggest live action events around the world   SEOUL, Korea – May 30, 2017 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce VR Live Pass on Gear VR, a lineup of exciting global, live entertainment partnerships with the UFC ® , X Games and Live Nation. Samsung will stream select live events so fans can enjoy immersive virtual reality broadcasts of their favorite action sports and music events through the Gear VR platform.   The VR Live Pass on Gear VR events will be available through the Samsung VR app in early June, enabling Gear VR users to watch live entertainment events and performances no matter where they are. In addition, Samsung recently expanded its global presence to 45 countries, enabling more consumers around the world to enjoy the Gear VR platform.   “We are excited to offer Samsung Gear VR users the opportunity to experience their favorite live music and sporting events through our industry-leading VR ecosystem,” said Yo

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 went live today. APK Samsung’s new SoundAssistant app lets you personalize sound settings on Galaxy devices Business Samsung considers increasing memory chip production capacity at its China plant Samsung heads to Cuba, opens brand shop in Havana Deals Daily Deal: Pick up a 64GB EVO+ microSD card for 31% off Display Samsung will sell you a 75-inch QLED TV for $10,000 General Samsung SDI showcases new household energy storage systems for the European market Phones Leaked images show it will be easy to spot a refurbished Galaxy Note 7 Over 3 million people visited Samsung’s Galaxy S8 experience zones Samsung Galaxy C10 renders surface online, showcase the company’s first

Good news for folks running low on storage: you can currently pick up a 64GB EVO+ microSD card for just $28.95 (31% off). There’s a caveat, though. Unlike most of our other promotions, this one isn’t available worldwide, so you’ll need to reside in the U.S. to take advantage of it. Like the sound of 64GB EVO microSD card and want to bag yourself one? Hit the Buy Now button below. We advise you to hurry, though, as Amazon only has a very limited amount of inventory available for this specific deal, and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Samsung confirmed a few months back that it’s going to release a refurbished variant of the Galaxy Note 7 in select markets across the globe. It’s going to be the same handset that was recalled but with a smaller battery. Samsung is yet to confirm what it’s going to call the device and how much it’s going to cost. Reports suggest that the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 may be called the Galaxy Note FE or “Fan Edition.” Again, no confirmation from Samsung about this as yet. If the latest leaked images are believed, it may be very easy to differentiate a refurbished unit from an original Galaxy Note 7 unit. The Galaxy Note FE may have a big “R” symbol at the back on the bottom to denote that it’s a refurbished unit. It will enable people to ascertain at a glance whether or not it’s a genuinely refurbished unit. This is something we’ve seen in a previous leak as well so the likelihood of this happening is increasing. Samsung is yet to confirm when we can expect the refurbished Galaxy

This summer, Samsung Gear VR will take you from the octagon in Brazil, to a skate park in Minnesota, to a grand concert venue: all in real time. Experience what it's like to be in the front row without having to leave your house. ※ Availability of each live stream via Gear VR may vary by country and are subject to change. For more details, please check www.samsungvr.com. Live stream quality may depend on your device, network, and region. From: Samsung Mobile

Samsung Pay was launched in the UK a couple of weeks ago , and it is currently compatible with credit and debit cards from MBNA, Nationwide Building Society, and Santander. Global Payments, a leading worldwide provider of various Point of Sale terminal solutions, has now announced that it now fully supports Samsung Pay in the UK. All the merchants in the UK who use Global Payments’ PoS terminals will be able to accept payments using Samsung. “ Global Payments is delighted to bring innovative commerce to merchants in the UK by supporting Samsung Pay, ” said Frank T. Young, SVP, Global Product and Innovation. “ We once again demonstrate our continued commitment to leading payments technology across the globe by offering another form of mobile payment acceptance to merchants. ”  Samsung Pay supports both NFC and MST, but NFC is the preferred way for contact-less payment all over the UK.