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  On August 23 rd , Samsung Electronics will reveal the latest member of the Galaxy family with the ultimate multitasking device for those who want to do bigger things with their phone.   This highly anticipated addition to the Galaxy roster was specifically designed for people who move through barriers to do more of what matters to them.   To mark the launch of the upcoming device, the company is hosting the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked celebration on August 23, 2017, at Park Avenue Armory in New York City. Doors open at 10 a.m. (EST) while the official event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. (EST).   Live streaming of the New York event will be available at http://news.samsung.com , www.samsung.com and www.samsungmobilepress.com .

  On August 23rd, Samsung Electronics will reveal the latest member of the Galaxy family with the ultimate multitasking device for those who want to do bigger things with their phone. This highly anticipated addition to the Galaxy roster was specifically designed for people who move through barriers to do more of what matters to them.   To mark the launch of the upcoming device, the company is hosting the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked celebration on August 23, 2017, at Park Avenue Armory in New York City. Doors open at 10 a.m. (EST) while the official event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. (EST). Stop by Samsung Mobile Press regularly for updates ahead of the Unpacked event and for all the latest device information and multimedia resources following the launch. Live streaming of the New York event will be available at www.samsungmobilepress.com , news.samsung.com/global , and www.samsung.com/galaxy .   Copy Text * You can copy the specific Tech Specification as text by u

Samsung has extended its mobile payment platform to smartwatches in the United Kingdom. Starting today, customers can use Samsung Pay on their Gear S3 to pay for goods in brick-and-mortar stores, but seeing as the platform doesn’t support MST in the region, it’ll only work with NFC terminals. At present, Samsung Pay is still missing support for a number of leading financial institutions in the United Kingdom, including Barclays and Lloyds. However, it recently introduced compatibility for HSBC, an international bank used by millions of people in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Related:  Samsung Pay gets support for HSBC and M&S Bank cards in the United Kingdom Earlier this week, Samsung teamed up with PayPal to give customers the facility to use their digital balance as a checkout method. Unfortunately, the feature is currently restricted to the United States, but it should make its way to more regions — including the United Kingdom — in the near future. Via

After keeping us waiting for months, Samsung finally released Bixby for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ in the United States . It was previously reported that Samsung had to delay Bixby’s release because it was facing troubles getting it working properly with the English language. It appears that the issues have now been resolved and Samsung is confident that Bixby is ready for the public. That’s well and good, but while many were happy yesterday that Samsung has finally released Bixby, some weren’t too thrilled about the descriptor tags that the company used to differentiate the male and female versions of Bixby. Samsung described the female voice in Bixby’s “language and speaking style” menu as “#chipper, #clear, #cheerful” while the male voice was described as “#assertive, #confident, #clear.” Users were asked to pick a gender for Bixby which would then serve as the default voice for the assistant. Many were quick to point out that the descriptor tags that Samsung was using we

Samsung started rolling out Bixby Voice in the US yesterday , and owners of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ can now use all the capabilities of the AI-powered digital assistant on their smartphones. Bixby is pretty new to the game, and it competes with pretty mature AI assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. However, Bixby takes an entirely different approach. It ties in deeply with stock and some third-party apps, and can perform complex and multi-step tasks, something that its competitors can’t. Here’s a list of voice commands that Bixby Voice can relate to: Common Commands Open Facebook What time is it? What’s the date today? Turn the volume up/down Restart off my phone Flashlight on/off Turn on Emergency mode Play music Stop the music What song is this? What’s the name of this song? Remind me to buy milk tomorrow at 9 am Show me my most recent reminder Delete the shopping reminder What’s the weather like? How is the weather going to be tomorrow? Will it

Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners in the United States were happy to find out yesterday that Samsung had finally released Bixby in its true shape and form . Those who own the handset on T-Mobile also received a firmware update yesterday which brings the July security patch for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. The July security patch brings fixes for 65 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) discovered in the Android operating system as well as 16 exploits found in Samsung’s own software. Not a lot of detail was provided about the patches that were applied. The idea behind privately disclosing them is to make sure that the exploits are not used by malicious elements during the time that it takes for the patch to make its way to the devices. Firmware version G950USQU1AQGA and G955USQU1AQGA has now been rolled out by T-Mobile for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ respectively. The update weighs in at around 130MB and primarily features the July security patch. The usual slew of perfo

It was reported a couple of weeks ago that Samsung might soon offer the Coral Blue color option for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ in the United States . A render was also leaked online which suggested that the handset was headed to the country in the near future. Samsung has now confirmed that the Coral Blue color option is coming to the United States. The Coral Blue versions of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be available for purchase in the United States starting July 21. Customers will be able to purchase the handset exclusively from Best Buy and Samsung.com. Only Verizon, AT&T and Sprint carrier versions of the Coral Blue Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be available at Best Buy. T-Mobile is missing from the list. Samsung will also be selling the unlocked version of this color option at Best Buy and Samsung.com. From July 1 to July 29, Best Buy customers can get up to $400 off the retail price of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ with a qualified purchase or activation. The ful

  Samsung Medison, a global medical equipment company and an affiliate of Samsung Electronics, today announced that its diagnostic imaging technology for women’s health ‘Crystal Vue™’ is featured on the cover of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AJOG) in the July edition.   Crystal Vue™, one of the flagship features of Samsung’s premium WS80A ultrasound system, is an advanced 3D volume rendering technology that enables users to assess detailed information of internal and external structures of the fetus or uterus.   “Samsung’s ultrasound technology continues to be recognized by leading academic journals around the world,” said Insuk Song, Vice President of the Health & Medical Equipment of Samsung Electronics. “Along with Crystal Vue™ and other innovative features such as Crystal Vue Flow™, E-Cervix™, 5D Heart Color™, IOTA-ADNEX, we are focusing on offering clinical value as the industry‘s leading diagnostic solution provider.”   AJOG selected a clinical

Welcome to the latest edition of  Wallpaper Wednesday . This week we’re highlighting five backgrounds featuring shapes. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy Note 5 ,  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. Constellations Diamond Dose Diamond Rose Simple Springs Tidal Surge 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 we wrote today. Bixby Samsung may not launch its Bixby smart speaker this year Samsung releases Bixby Voice in the US Business América Móvil partners with Samsung to deliver 4.5G networks in Latin America Deals Daily Deal: Save 43% on a Protective Cover for the Galaxy S8 Firmware News Galaxy S5 Neo to receive Android 7.0 Nougat update Phones Leaked Galaxy Note 8 case shows an extra large top bezel

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of months, I’m sure you’re aware that Samsung opted for a set of on-screen navigation keys for the Galaxy S8 — and I’m especially pleased with its decision, because I was never really a fan of the physical Home button arrangement on its former flagships. As I’ve said in the past, the Galaxy S6 edge+ is my favorite smartphone Samsung’s released to date, so much so that I decided against picking up the Galaxy S7 to continue using it. One thing I noticed after owning the handset for a year, however, was that the Home button had become loose. After inspecting a couple of Galaxy-branded devices I’d previously used as my daily driver, including the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S5 , I came to the conclusion that it wasn’t only a problem with my particular unit; physical keys losing their tightness is actually a common fault with Samsung’s smartphones. You may think that I’m being petty, because let’s face it, most buttons have som

Skype hasn’t released its official app for Tizen yet, but if you own a Samsung Z4 , there’s a workaround if you want use the IM service. The folks over at TizenExperts have discovered that you can use Skype on Tizen 3.0 -based Samsung Z4 via its stock web browser. The stock web browser on the Samsung Z4 supports a protocol called WebRTC (Real Time Communication), which makes it compatible with a lot of IM services, including Skype, Telegram, and WhatsApp. All you need to do is, open web.skype.com on the phone’s stock web browser and log in to your account. You can send and receive chats as well as audio and video calls. You can also access real-time notifications through the notifications panel if you keep the web browser tab always active. You should not expect the same video or audio quality that you get on Skype’s official app on iOS or Android, though. WebRTC has a long way to go before it catches up with native apps. If you own the Samsung Z1 , Z2 , or Z3 , you’ll have to wa

Amazon has wiped 43 percent off the price of Samsung’s Protective Cover for the Galaxy S8 , so you can pick one up for $17. The firm also cut the price of the Protective Cover for the Galaxy S8+  down to $18.96. If you like the sound of this promotion and want to take advantage of it, we’d recommend you act fast as Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory available — and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

In a strange turn of events, the Galaxy S5 Neo has been spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance running Android 7.0, seemingly confirming rumors claiming that Samsung will distribute the long-awaited Nougat update for the handset, which is now approaching the end of its two-year support window. Android 7.0 Nougat brings a plethora of new features to the table, including enhanced notifications, improved application permissions, new emoji and refined battery saving tools, as well as an abundance of much-needed bug fixes, stability improvements and speed optimizations. Related:   Galaxy S5 Neo Nougat update possibly being tested We’re a little surprised that the Galaxy S5 Neo is being treated to Nougat . Usually, Samsung forgets about spin-off variants shortly after they hit the shelves. But my colleague Asif humorously speculated a plausible reason for rollout: the firm’s taken on too many interns and is looking for ways to keep them busy. In case you missed its announcement, the Galaxy S5 Ne

  Samsung today is an unquestioned global technology leader – yet, in this complex and competitive global landscape, the company has been embarking on an active course to transform itself, navigating emergent challengers and new technology categories, as it sets course for the future.   A major driver in this transformation has been Samsung’s expansion in Silicon Valley, where the company has had roots for over 30 years. Since 2012, Samsung has been investing heavily to broaden its operations and strategic partnerships in the valley, assembling a cadre of area veterans and innovators to cultivate emerging areas such as AI, health, IoT, and the cloud, and at the macro-level, to transform Samsung’s own organization and operations.                  From the decision to expand operations in Silicon Valley, to the current efforts there, to Samsung’s relentless mission to remain at the forefront of technology change, this three-part special feature hears directly from Samsung leaders i

Samsung iterates its strategy to recycle Galaxy Note 7 in an eco-friendly way July 19, 2017 By anish Leave a Comment When a company sells and then recalls a product that has clocked over 3 million units in sales, it becomes an important task to recycle it properly. Samsung has now laid down the plans on how to dispose of the Galaxy Note 7 and its materials in a responsible manner. For the unopened Galaxy Note 7 and unused parts, Samsung has started selling the Galaxy Note FE in South Korea. However, for the recalled phones, the company will start recycling parts or possibly reuse them. For instance, components like OLED display, RAM, SoC and camera module will be separated and be used as service parts for the compatible phones that come in for repairs or sell them. Moreover, Samsung will also recover up to 157 tonnes of important rare metals like gold, silver, cobalt, and copper by extracting them from various parts. The Galaxy Note 7 recall last year cost Samsung a whopping

The intelligent interface ushers in new era for Samsung’s mobile experience and solutions       SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – July 19, 2017 Today, Samsung is taking another step forward towards helping people get more out of their connected lives by introducing Bixby voice capabilities for U.S. English in the United States and Korea. Bixby’s added functionality will let users seamlessly navigate their phones and easily switch between voice commands, touch, vision and text. Bixby is an intelligent interface available on the Galaxy S8 and S8+ that makes interacting with your device, services and apps more instinctive and seamless.   Due to a rich legacy of mobile innovation, Samsung is uniquely positioned to offer a mobile experience and solutions that seamlessly integrate with, and power, its devices. As the heart of Samsung’s offerings, Bixby’s intelligent interface was designed to power users’ devices, apps and services, allowing easy control of smartphones and beyond.   With full v

Today, Samsung is taking another step forward towards helping people get more out of their connected lives by introducing Bixby voice capabilities for U.S. English in the United States and Korea. Bixby’s added functionality will let users seamlessly navigate their phones and easily switch between voice commands, touch, vision and text. Bixby is an intelligent interface available on the Galaxy S8 and S8+ that makes interacting with your device, services and apps more instinctive and seamless.   Due to a rich legacy of mobile innovation, Samsung is uniquely positioned to offer a mobile experience and solutions that seamlessly integrate with, and power, its devices. As the heart of Samsung’s offerings, Bixby’s intelligent interface was designed to power users’ devices, apps and services, allowing easy control of smartphones and beyond.   With full voice capabilities for U.S. English, Bixby can help users get more out of their connected lives. With voice capabilities, Galaxy S8 and S8+

Samsung may not launch a Bixby smart speaker anytime soon, despite reports claiming that it’s preparing to launch one by the end of August, because it believes that “the global market is dominated by Amazon and the Korean market is too small to make profits.” As it stands, the Amazon Echo holds an astonishing 70 percent share in the global AI speaker market, which is continuing to rise on a daily basis, with the Google Home coming in second place. Could Samsung win over all of those customers? Probably not. The only region where it’ll be able to influence customers to switch is South Korea, where SK Telecom’s NUGU is currently the leading AI speaker. But with only 100,000 units in the wild, Samsung is right to assume that the market is too small to make any profit. Related :  Samsung is reportedly working on its Bixby smart speaker “Samsung may take a wait-and-see attitude rather than hurriedly jumping into the uncertain market with a new device, whose functions are no different f

América Móvil, the fourth largest telecom carrier in the world, has partnered with Samsung to deliver 4.5G cellular networks in Mexico and other Latin American markets. The partnership also focuses on improving the connectivity for IoT (Internet of Things) devices. The companies will test the 4.5G network using the Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S8, and the Galaxy S8+. Samsung and América Móvil will first test the new networks in Mexico and Puerto Rico. The aim of these examinations and tests is to realize the co-development of connectivity technologies such as 256-QAM, 4×4 MIMO, IoT, VoLTE, and VoWiFi. The companies will try to improve networks so that they provide high-speed and reliable connectivity to smartphones and IoT products all the time. Angel Alija, America Movil’s Wireless COO (Chief Operating Officer), said, “ Through this collaboration with Samsung, we will be able to offer our customers innovative solutions that address a variety of needs and allow them to benefit from the Int