Samsung has just pulled the plug on the Android Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ without any announcement or explanation. We've reached out to Samsung, and it refused to comment on the matter. What could possibly be going on? Well, now we have the official explanation, and well, it sounds very Samsung.
Facebook is following the lead of Amazon, Google and Apple with its own smart home speaker. Rumored to be coming this July, the social networking giant is said to be developing a series of video-enables devices, beginning with a smart speaker. As of yet, we're not sure of the exact release date, features or price.
The release of the Samsung Galaxy S9 at MWC is just around the corner, and Samsung is drumming up hype for its new flagship with series of videos that showcase the device's special features. Let's take a look at what Samsung believes are the most exciting aspects of the new smartphone.
Facial recognition technology is one of the hottest features in new flagship devices, but each brand has its own iteration of the technology. In this article we provide an overview of the various facial recognition features on the market and guide you through how each one works as well as their pros and cons.
Animoji is spreading all over the web and making everyone without the iPhone X envious. In this article we'll show you how to more or less replicate the same function on Android smartphones!
If you're a fan of Samsung and sending emoji in your texts and messages, then you'll be interested in the Galaxy S9's latest rumored feature: 3D emoji, which are apparently based upon the iPhone X's Animoji. We're looking forward to seeing what Samsung tells us on February 25 at MWC.
Nowadays our phones are our trusty life companions, rarely leaving our side, even when we should be more focused on that special someone. When you're on a date, your partner might be checking out your phone as much as you are, and judging you. Here's what American singles think of phone etiquette—and robot sex.
Android 8 Oreo for the Galaxy S8 is ready. Now we know the features of the big update for Samsung's top range series. Other Samsung smartphones will also be updated soon. What the update brings, and especially what distinguishes it from Android Oreo on other devices, I'll show you here.
For those of you wondering whether Samsung will keep the headphone jack on their upcoming Galaxy S9, the latest leaks may resolve your query. According to Evan Blass, an evolved version of the DeX pad will be released with the S9, and images show the audio jack still in place.
Samsung are preparing to update the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus to a stable version of Android 8.0 Oreo. The beta testing period is about to end, and it looks like most users will enjoy Oreo by the end of January, with US users having to wait a little longer. Here's how to make sure you get the update.
Samsung doesn't have a great reputation for timely updates, but this looks like the moment that proud owners of the Galaxy S8 have been waiting for. After a long testing period, Android Oreo is finally being released for the Samsung Galaxy S8, starting now. Here are all the details we know about the rollout so far.
Samsung are currently developing an Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy A5, Galaxy A3, and also the Galaxy Tab S3. It's not confirmed when exactly it will be released to the public, but if the update is rolled out in the coming days, it may take several weeks to reach every device.
It is still weeks before the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will be released. But thanks to the famous leaker Evan Blass, you can already download the official background of the two devices.
The joy you get out of using your smartphone depends entirely on whether you explore new tools. We'll tell you about five accessories that are ideal for your smartphone.
When buying a new phone, certain specs come to mind first for different people. There's one spec that will make your smartphone experience a lot better, and it might be off your radar: storage capacity. How much do you need? Tell us in this poll!
According to our readers, this is the worst phone carrier in the US. There are many options for smartphone plans and carriers, and its often complicated to choose the best phone carrier for you. This will help you decide by process of elimination!
Two reports just published by Strategy Analytics and International Data Corporation reveal a snapshot of how the smartphone market did in 2017, and how specific manufacturers have fared in the past year. 2017 saw little change in smartphone shipments overall, and Samsung managed to ship more units than any other brand!
Samsung wants to block unofficial firmware installations on its devices more aggressively than ever, but wouldn't it be better if they directed this energy toward speeding up their updates?
Samsung confirmed the unveiling of the Galaxy S9 smartphones on February 25 at MWC 2018. We are expecting just two new handsets at first: Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. But what about a potential Galaxy S9 Active? Rumors indicate that we'll see the rugged smartphone later this year. Here's all we know so far.
Several smartphones incorporate the iris scanner technology, a technology which isn't new but nevertheless is being talked about in the smartphone world. In this article we will walk you through how it works.
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