Samsung has been talking a lot about Internet of Things (IoT) but has been coy with its SmartThings acquisition, until now. A new Samsung SmartThings Hub is now available for pre-order or can be purchased when it’s released in early September. There’s not much info at the moment but the improved $99 Hub will now […]
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Samsung Pay rollout begins from August 20
Samsung’s Pay service was announced a few months back but Samsung will only start rolling it out later next week. At the Unpacked event yesterday, Samsung announced the rollout of the service from August 20 in South Korea followed by the US on September 28. UK, Spain and China will get it at a later […]
Samsung will deliver security updates once a month to Galaxy devices
Samsung has announced a new update program that will protect its Galaxy devices from security vulnerabilities in Android OS. The company will release an over the air update to its Galaxy devices about once a month patching any security loopholes that may crop up in the OS. The fast tracked security updates is a result […]
WD My Passport Cinema pre-loads 4K movies for Samsung TVs
WD is offering a new external HDD that allows consumers to enjoy 4K UHD movies on Samsung’s latest UHD TVs. The My Passport Cinema comes pre-loaded with 8 movies and supports 2014 and 2015 Samsung UHD TVs along with any other VIDITY-enabled device. The pre-loaded movies are from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and includes […]
Samsung releases Q2 2015 result
As expected, Samsung today released the financial results for the second quarter that ended on June 30, 2015 (Q2 2015). Samsung’s consolidated revenue increased by 3 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) at 48.54 trillion won compared to previous quarter’s 47.12 trillion won. Samsung recorded a 15 percent rise (QoQ) of operating profit at 6.90 trillion won whereas […]