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[embedded content] Last week, it emerged that Samsung Brazil misled users with stock photos, implying that they were from the Galaxy A8‘s selfie camera instead. Now, it’s Huawei‘s turn, as its Egyptian division apparently faked selfie shots for a Nova 3i commercial. Huawei Egypt published an ad on YouTube (embedded at the top), showing the Nova 3i […]
Continue ReadingLast-generation phones are expected to depreciate, but Samsung phones typically retain their value better than many of their competitors. It’s pretty surprising, then, that Samsung is currently offering the T-Mobile Galaxy S8 for only $350, around $400 off the launch price and $250 off the current MSRP. If you don’t mind not having the latest […]
Continue ReadingAbout a month has passed since our last TWRP installment, and several more Android devices have joined the ranks in that time. This time around, new entrants include the HTC U12+, Xiaomi’s Mi Max 3, the minuscule Unihertz Jelly Pro, as well as some Samsung and ZTE Nubia phones. Here’s the full list: If you […]
Continue ReadingThe Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is finally official, delivering a comprehensive spec sheet and powerful internals. Then again, many flagship phones are powerful and have plenty of features, so what makes the latest Samsung device stand out from its rivals? We take a look at some of the key features and tweaks that make the Note […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Brazil A Twitter user discovered Samsung Brazil was using stock photos when promoting the Galaxy A8’s selfie credentials. Samsung Brazil has admitted to making the decision but claimed a strange justification for the move. The Samsung Galaxy A8 has a 16MP and 8MP selfie camera combination, which makes the use of stock photos more […]
Continue ReadingRemember when Huawei tried passing a photo from a $4,500 camera off as one from the then-new P9? Samsung Brazil’s just done the same thing, but with a lot less justification, by attempting to pass a stock photo off as a sample from the Galaxy A8’s front-facing camera – twice. Quer enganar quem, @SamsungBrasil? pic.twitter.com/Xy7b2dsRcz […]
Continue ReadingToday’s Weekly Plan Spotlight is all about the hotly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 9. It’s a pricey piece of kit for sure, but the big carriers want your business, so there are some good incentives out there. The Note 9 is available on 24 August, with both Sprint and Verizon offering tempting pre-order deals in an […]
Continue ReadingThe Samsung Galaxy Note 9 arrives in stores at the end of next week and we’ve got so much work to do to get you ready for that moment. We’d love to be able to share some thoughts on it after testing as you decide whether or not to fork out up to $1,250. […]
Continue ReadingIn the ongoing battle to be at the forefront of 5G, Samsung has shot into a prominent position with the Exynos Modem 5100. The electronics company and chipset manufacturer today revealed a mobile modem built to the newest 3GPP-official 5G standards that features not only 5G functionality (using both sub-6GHz and mmWave spectrum), but also […]
Continue ReadingSamsung fans initially pushed back when I first called the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ boring updates ahead of their release. It seems odd to label smartphones “boring” when they’re so sleek and powerful, and if they existed in a bubble they would undoubtedly be fantastic phones. But the Galaxy S9’s biggest problem wasn’t power, […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Samsung has announced the Exynos Modem 5100, claiming its the first multi-mode 5G modem. This means Samsung’s new modem is capable of connecting to 5G and legacy cellular networks. Manufacturers can get their hands on the new 5G modem by the end of 2018. The 5G train continues to steam ahead, as networks gear […]
Continue ReadingSamsung on Wednesday unveiled a brand new smartphone component that will equip Galaxy phones soon. It’s unclear at this time what Samsung devices will get the new chip next year, but it sure is a smartphone part that Apple doesn’t have for the iPhone, and that could offer an exciting marketing advantage to Samsung for […]
Continue ReadingThere are plenty of Galaxy Note 9 pre-order incentives to take advantage of if you don’t mind attaching yourself to a carrier for multiple years. If you’d rather go the unlocked route for your Note 9, Amazon has a special pre-order deal worth looking at too. By pre-ordering the US unlocked Galaxy Note 9 […]
Continue ReadingThe Oppo R17 Oppo The upcoming Oppo R17 Pro will feature a Samsung-style dual-aperture camera, the brand confirmed. A dual-aperture camera allows the phone to switch between a wide and narrow aperture, depending on the situation. The Oppo R17 was officially revealed this week, but the Chinese brand also has the R17 Pro up its […]
Continue ReadingDespite how much I love my Shield TV and how often we use it in my household for streaming videos and playing games, I can’t help but scratch my head a little at what NVIDIA is doing here. The company is rehashing its streaming box for the umpteenth time with another bundle and no price […]
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