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Photos of an ‘Active’ version of the Galaxy S6 have made their way to the Internet thanks to a tip received by GSMArena. Samsung is known to launch rugged and active versions of its flagship handset down the line, so the leaked images of the Galaxy S6 active should not really come as a surprise. The images show a less prettier and more rugged version of the Galaxy S6 with hardware navigation buttons, a plastic black cover and a thick plastic shell surrounding the whole device....

Samsung has confirmed to Reuters that it will not be launching the Galaxy S8 at MWC in Barcelona this year as per the company’s mobile chief Koh Dong-jin. Samsung has usually unveiled its flagship Galaxy S handset at MWC for the last few years, but the company has decided to defer the launch of the handset this year. Samsung’s mobile chief Koh Dong-jin, however, did not provide any timeframe as to when the handset would be unveiled by the Korean company....

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S lineup has been getting upgrades on a semi-regular basis, and rumors have it that a new device under the brand will see the light of day soon. Naver News is reporting that Samsung plans on unveiling the Galaxy Tab S3 at this year’s Mobile World Congress event, and that it will be priced at $600 when it launches later this year. The report states that the new tablet could launch in South Korea sometime in March, but there’s no word on when an international launch may occur....

Samsung is trying to make smartphones with foldable display mainstream. The company has multiple lineups of foldable smartphones and is also said to be working on foldable tablets. One of the biggest concerns with foldable devices (apart from durability) is the hefty price tag. However, this could change as Samsung is rumored to make Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 up to 20% cheaper than its predecessor. Previously, Samsung had slashed the price of Galaxy Z Fold2 by ten percent....

Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo The Gear 2 is the actual successor to the original Galaxy Gear and is lighter and thinner. It is, however, slightly taller because the camera has been embedded in the main body rather than the strap. The plus side to this modification is that it will allow Gear 2 users to interchange the strap, unlike its predecessor. PhoneArena’s hands-on video shows how the Gear 2 will look on your wrist along with its slightly sluggish UI....

Samsung has officially called a global recall for the Galaxy Note 7, the company’s latest flagship phablet. As a result, getting exchanges out to customers is of vital importance. While the major U.S. carriers have already established that they’ll be providing their own exchanges or refunds, Samsung is going a step further by announcing its own product exchange program in the United States. For current Galaxy Note 7 owners it means there are two different options they can opt for to move forward....

The Gear 360 is a tiny spherical camera made up of double lens and capable of shooting 360-Degree photos and videos. If observed carefully, you might notice that the camera is flat at the bottom so that it can rest on the flat surfaces and it also latches in to a standard tripod mount. The controls on the Gear 360 at the outside are kept to bare minimal with just the record, menu and power buttons....

Back in August, Samsung released its first full-frame metal clad handset — the Galaxy Alpha. This was followed by the unveiling of the Note 4 at IFA in September, which also features a metal frame for improved rigidity and in-hand feel. Now, it looks like the Korean giant is working on releasing some mid-range devices with a similar design aesthetics — the Galaxy A3, A5 and A7. The latter two handsets have already made quite a few appearances in blurry cam photos and videos signaling their impending launch....

Speaking at Samsung Electronics’ annual shareholders meeting, Kwon explained that the company’s weak performance in net profits in Q4 2013 was due to monetary uncertainties in the US and the euro zone, as well as stiff competition from its Japanese and Chinese rivals. The interesting tidbit came later, with Kwon saying: “We will maintain our dominance in key businesses, such as mobile phones, TVs and memory chips, by rolling out premium lineups....

Last year, despite power efficiency improvements in key areas, the Galaxy S6 could hardly last a day on a single charge. This turned out to be a major point of frustration for a majority of owners of the handset, and was among its key weaknesses. Learning from its mistake, it seems that Samsung has gone all out with the Galaxy S7 to ensure that it offers a stellar battery life....

In Summary Cameras have been around on smartphones for a while now. However, their functionalities and features have changed. While cameras on phones have generally become more powerful than in the past, they have also lost some features that could be relevant even today. Here is a look at seven features that phone cameras had in the past and would be super handy in today’s devices. It would be super cool if brands could step into a time machine, grab these seven features from cameraphones of the past and paste them on the current crop of camera-toting smartphones:...

Described as a new approach for creating reminders, Shifu lets you set reminders based on time, location, network or on a contact. Furthermore, it can identify hours of high usage, thus alerting you to charge ahead of time. And what’s really cool is that it can anticipate the next thing you need to do, such as predicting your next call and bringing out the right contacts when you need them the most....

The OnePlus One was among the most popular smartphone released last year despite being released from a never before heard of OEM. While the handset has notched up pretty impressive sales numbers after being on sale for nearly a month, it had major issues with touch screen performance. Despite multiple updates from OnePlus and Synaptics to fix the issue, the touch screen performance of OnePlus One has always remained below par....

Bad actors have adapted their tactics to leverage the situation, especially the knowledge that in the “new normal,” a much higher number of people are working remotely and many organizations’ IT teams are stretched thin. So it’s not surprising that all sorts of new schemes have popped up — from phishing emails impersonating public health agencies to malicious websites with fake coronavirus tracking maps. One of the latest adaptations is a spearphishing attack and vishing attack rolled into one....

RCS brings the features found in third-party services like Facebook Messenger, atsApp, Hangouts, others to stard messaging, such as real-time typing read notifications, support for higher-resolution images, location sharing, emoticons. st like with Apple’s iMessage, you won’t have to sign up for another account with a third-party service, as it will be integrated with your phone’s stard messaging. has pledged to build a dedicated RCS client thanks to its acquisition of be, a carrier-based messaging platform....

Not to mention how time-consuming it was to sign and send a fax. Luckily, those days are long gone. Technology has brought the humble John Hancock into the digital age. Tap or click here to find out how to edit PDF files. You probably already know that you can sign PDF files digitally. But those aren’t the only types of files that you can digitally sign. Let’s take a look at a couple more options that will help make life easier....

That increased reliance on Wi-Fi can reveal problems, though – especially in larger offices or homes, where the Wi-Fi signal may struggle to reach more distant rooms on other floors. Instead of relying on a conventional Wi-Fi router and access points or range extenders, an alternative solution is to opt for a “mesh” networking system. Depending on the size of the building, mesh systems typically use a main router with a wired connection to a broadband modem, plus two or more wireless nodes that can be placed in different rooms or locations....

You can even find rugged laptops with enterprise-level security software, which lets you password-protect your hard drive to keep your personal information safe. If you have someone on your gift list who needs a rugged laptop, I’ve put together the five best on the market I’ve broken down their features and price points to help you decide which model fits both your needs and your budget. Also: The best rugged phones Lenovo’s flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop is one of the toughest models you can buy....

On January 7, 2015, it was revealed that Motorola’s Moto G Google Play edition handset had been removed from the Google Play store’s digital shelves. Turns out, that wouldn’t be the last device to get excised. As revealed by Android Police, Samsung’s own Galaxy S4 Google Play edition smartphone has now been removed rom the Google Play store as well, with Google officially listed it as “no longer available for sale....

Samsung has already confirmed, via its press event at Mobile World Congress this year, that it plans on unveiling the Galaxy S8 –its next flagship smartphone– on March 29. To help build up the hype, serial leaker Evan Blass, @evleaks, has just released a full-frontal press render of the upcoming flagship handset, showing off the thin bezels, hardware keys, and the fact the handset will be doing away with capacitive navigation buttons....