Category Archives: Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) hands-on video. Design and specs

Video of the device have been taken in Bangladesh; go take a look. Phone’s design include rear mounted fingerprint sensor, always-on software home button, dual front cameras and an Infinity display. All in all, for a mid-ranger, the Galaxy A (2018) looks pretty flagship-y.Specifications:– 6′ display, Full HD+, Infinity display,– Exynos 7885 CPU, 8-core,– 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM,– USB Type-C port,– 16mpx rear camera, 16mpx and 8mpx front camera,– 3500mAh battery,– IP68 water ...

Bixby is learning Spanish

For an assistant, Bixby has a rocky relationship with languages. Right after release it could only communicate in English and Korean; it took time for it to learn Chinese. Bixby Voice was delayed due to its AI having problems with English grammar and syntax. Thankfully, it now seems that Samsung’s assistant is widening its horizonts with a fourth language, Spanish. Where does this news come from? It is not really official, as Samsung has made no statement about it getting a fourth language. It is just that, for some people, Spanish has appeared in the Bixby language settings menu. We ...

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) and the list of markets it might be launched in

The list is based on a leaked document which contains the list of countries for which the firmware development for the J2 Pro (2018) is currently in progress. Please remember that this does not neccessarily mean that the device will be released in all the countries listed; certainly not simultaneously. Asian countries can be presumed to be the first in line, while other places will have to wait. Probably.XSG – United Arab Emirates,ACR – Saudi Arabia,AFG – Afghanistan,AFR – Kenya,BTC – Libya,CAC – Uzbekistan,CAM – Cambodia,CEL – Israel ...

Samsung Galaxy S9 may launch with 4 colour variants

Choo choo! The gossip train has no breakes. According to today’s rumour, Galaxy S9 flagship – the one set for launch in early 2018 – will be available in one of four colour variants. That will be one colour variant less than those available for Galaxy S8 and one to two more than most Galaxy phones enjoyed at the launch. One of those colours is said to be purple/violet. That was a colour that Galaxy S8 was supposed to have but ended up without. Other three colours will probably be gold, black and blue. Additional variants will surely be introduced after the phone’s ...

Galaxy S9 ‘s somewhat sketchy specs leaked

Official unveiling of Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ is said to take place in early 2018 in Las Vegas. Until then, those hungry for Samsung S9/+ knowledge have to make do with gossip, rumours and leaks. One such leak has recently surfaced on Slashleaks. Info posted lacks any kind of actual source, and it misses many crucial details such as amount of memory, size of battery and type of camera, so its validity can be doubted. Still, if you are hungry for S9/+ news, it is better than ...

Galaxy Note 8 FINALLY gets new security update

Damn, that took a while. Last time Samsung updated Galaxy Note 8’s security pack was in August. More than three months is really too long of a waiting period for a security update to a popular and expensive flagship. Oh well, though; at least it is finally here. So, what does the update bring to the table?– improved performance,– some functions’ improvements,– few stability issues fixed.In other words, nothing major. Update weights 576MBs, so make sure to charge up your smartphone and connect to a ...

Samsung W2018 officially presented

Our patience has been rewarded; finally, after months of dealing with leaks, gossip and rumours, we can get an official look at the Samsung’s latest flip cover phone, plainly named W2018.Specifications:– dual 4.2′ displays, SAMOLED, FHD,– Snapdragon 835 CPU,– 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM,– USB-C, Bixby AI assistant,– 5mpx front camera, 12mpx rear camera, f/1.5 aperture,– Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS.We still do not know W2018’s price. According to gossip, it might cost a whooping 2k dollars. Ouch… Well, perhaps the phone’s price will not be ...

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2018) will launch as Galaxy A8 (2018). So news, much important

That is what a document found in the Bluetooth SIG’s database suggests. This fact brings credence to the already existing rumour that Samsung is unifying its phones’ names. Cool, I guess.As for the phone itself, Galaxy A5… I mean, Galaxy A8 (2018) is said to come with an Infinity Display, Exynos 7785 CPU, 4GB RAM and 32GB storage and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Its release date is unknown but is presumed to take place before 2018. Tweet Vote on HN ...

SM-G571F specs leaked. Possibly Galaxy J5 Prime (2018)

Device was spotted on both FCC and GFXBench. It is believed to be Samsung’s Galaxy J5 Prime (2018). We do not know the SM-G571F’s release date. Increased amount of appearances it makes online suggests it will come out soon.Specifications:– 5 or 4.8′ display, HD resolution,– Exynos 7570 octa-core processor,– 3GB RAM, 16 or 32GB ROM, microSD up to 128GB,– 13mpx camera, LED flash, 8mpx selfie shooter,– front-facing fingerprint scanner,– 2500mAh battery,– Android 7.1.1 Nougat ...

Samsung releases the November security update for Galaxy Note 8

Update, already available in the US, is now slowly entering Europe. There are reports of it being available in Germany, France and Ireland. Other European countries will surely not have to wait long for their turn. Unfortunately, the update does not include the Live Focus camera tweaks, something that Note 8 users have been waiting for impatiently. As for security updates, they are nothing special, just a collection of tweaks and small fixes.Your phone should inform you about the update with a proper notification. If it does not, go to Settings > Software update menu. ...