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Samsung updates ChatON app for Android
UPDATE: Samsung today officially announced the ChatON v2.0. Users can try out the web version with the new interface. If you use Samsung’s multi-platform messenger solution, there’s an update waiting for you in the Play Store or Samsung Apps. One of the biggest improvements in this update is the syncing with the Samsung account, which [...]
ChatON App Seen with Voice Calling Support [Updated]
Samsung has been very aggressive with its ChatON messenger trying to push the service to as many devices as possible. Now some new images reveal that Samsung could launch an upgraded ChatON app with voice calling support. The app ‘ChatONV’ was found on Samsung’s Galaxy Camera and though it is a separate app on [...]
Samsung releases Readers Hub 2.0 sans Kobo service
As expected, Samsung has released a new Readers Hub version without the Kobo e-book service. Compatible with Galaxy S III for now, the Readers Hub 2.0 supports Samsung’s e-book service and Press Display for newspapers and Zinio for magazines. One word of caution is that the app doesn’t work on rooted devices. The app [...]
Samsung’s Olympic Games app brings Augmented Reality games
London Olympic Games starts later this month but if you want to get into the groove a bit early, Samsung has released their official Olympic Games app. The Samsung: Take Part 2012 is available for download from the Google Play Store and allows users to compete with each other in a variety of Olympic [...]
Samsung launches S Health app for Galaxy S III
Announced during the unveiling of the Galaxy S III, Samsung has now launched its S Health application for the flagship device. The app will allow users to record health-related information like weight, blood pressure, blood sugar level, calories and view it in a user-friendly health chart or post it to a social network to [...]
Video: S Voice APK leaks, along with other Galaxy S III goodies
UPDATE: Looks like Samsung has blocked access to S Voice on unauthorized devices. However, if you want to make it work, you’ll have to edit BUILD.PROP in your device by changing the device model number to GT-I9300. More details here. Samsung’s S Voice that was announced with the Galaxy S III earlier this month [...]
Samsung Smart Air Conditioners gain voice recognition capabilities
Samsung recently released smartphone apps that allowed users to control their home appliances including air conditioners with their smartphones. Now a new app supported only by the Smart air conditioner Q range also adds voice recognition to the mix. The app integrates Smart Talk that enables users to control their AC units with their [...]
Samsung South Africa to release SHOUT app to fight against crime
Samsung South Africa has teamed up with vehicle tracking company, Tracker and SHOUT SA to release a crime fighting app called SHOUT. The app will enable South African citizens to report crimes and emergencies or even donate to SHOUT SA, an initiative led by musicians Danny K and Kabelo that was setup after the [...]
Galaxy smartphones to get 90-day Norton Mobile Security subscription
Norton’s anti-virus and anti-theft solution, Norton Mobile Security (NMS) will be offered on select Samsung Android devices. Available through Samsung Apps, Symantec will offer the NMS app with a free 90-day subscription enabling users to protect their devices from malware and even remotely locate, lock or wipe the device. After the end of the [...]
Samsung develops app for British visitors to show the “Best of Britain”
Samsung in association with Britain’s tourism agency have come up with an app that show the good and happening places in Britain. The app is an effort to facilitate about 30.7 million visitors who’ll visit Britain during 2012 and more importantly, during London 2012 Olympic Games. The app now available for Galaxy smartphone and [...]