Samsung announced the acquisition of LoopPay back in February and today Re/Code reports Samsung may have paid $250 million. The acquisition to counter Apple Pay cost the Korean giant a quarter of a billion plus earnouts, which according to the report, could increase based on performance. Samsung introduced Samsung Pay that uses LoopPay’s technology. Unlike […]
Marvel Avengers Galaxy S6 accessories include a case, wireless charger
It was a bit surprising when Samsung revealed Marvel Avengers cases for their Galaxy Note 4 but not for the recently announced Galaxy S6. Well, it seems we have finally got some Avengers branded Galaxy S6 accessories and if you are looking to pick one up, you can head over to Mobile Fun. The Galaxy […]
Galaxy S6 Active reportedly leaked [Updated]
UPDATE: Press picture leaked by @evleaks. Via Samsung seems to be preparing an active variant of its Galaxy S6 smartphone. A leaked image by GSM Arena shows a Galaxy S6 Active for AT&T (SM-G890A) in the wild that forgoes the premium looking glass and metal body for a rugged shell protected by plastic and silicone. […]
Samsung unveils chip for Internet of Things
Samsung has been focusing on Internet of Things (IoT) mainly through software, however, today’s announcement of Artik, a chip that will power Internet of Things (IoT) devices puts them in the hardware race with the likes of Intel and Qualcomm. According to CNET, Artik will be segregated into Artik 1, Artik 5 and Artik 10. […]
Samsung’s new semiconductor factory will start in 2017
Samsung today held the ground breaking ceremony of its new chip production line in South Korea. The new factory will be built in the city of Pyeongtaek and will start production sometime in first half of 2017. 2017 seems far away in this fast-paced technology world but Samsung feels the plant will give them the […]