Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) with Infinity Display

Samsung was the first Smartphone mass produced with 'Infinity Display', which extended from both top and bottom, resulting in an increased screen-to-body ratio. LG and others too followed up and even brought it to its budget 'Q' series within months.

Now, Samsung seems to be adopting a similar strategy, a result of which we may see in 2018.

The leaked images on Weibo, support this claim as it allegedly shows the unannounced Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) model with 'Infinity Display' tech. Stretching the extended display tech to the Galaxy A series, Samsung very likely will place them close to the flagship 'S' series. This also means that the Galaxy A8+ (2018) at least could come at a higher price tag.

The first image shows the Smartphone sporting the 'Infinity Display', while the second image shows the 'Galaxy A8+ (2018)' name of the Smartphone. Although there is no confirmation on the aspect ratio of the Smartphone, in all likeliness, it may be 18.5:9. There is also no word if the Smartphone will have the same dual rear camera and fingerprint setup as the Galaxy Note 8 or the Galaxy S8.

Samsung recently broke LG's record by launching a flip phone with a camera sporting f/1.5 aperture. The device named W2018 made a debut in China few days ago and is available from JD and T-Mall websites at a base price of CNY 15,999. The device's highlight is its rear 12MP camera with large 1.4 um pixel size and f/1.5 aperture. It is also worth noting that the device breaks LG V30's record of f/1.6 aperture. It also comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, clubbed with 4GB RAM.

As it’s a flip phone the W2018 comes with two 4.2-inch AMOLED displays with full HD resolution. As for the battery the Samsung W2018 is backed by a 2300mAh capacity. It is also the first flip phone from Samsung to come with Bixby support.

Microsoft selling Samsung Smartphones

Microsoft recently announced that it’s putting an end to its Windows Phone once and for all. Also mentioned was that it would focus more on Android and iOS going forward.

Now, the company has even started selling Android devices from its web store. The latest one to go on sale is the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

The arrival of Samsung Galaxy Note 8 on the Microsoft Store comes soon after the company started selling Razer Phone, Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus last week.

One can get the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (64GB version) unlocked at $779.99, which is $150 less than the original price.

Why Microsoft suddenly started selling Android devices on its store, is one question best known to the company itself. As spotted by Android Authority, the Galaxy Note 8 being sold from the Microsoft Store comes with the company's own suite of apps.

The apps and services included are Cortana, Word, Excel, OneNote and Outlook. Nothing has changed on the software side of things other than this.

Reminding the specifications, the Galaxy Note 8 comes with a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ (2960x1440 pixels) Super AMOLED 'Infinity' display. The device runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat update and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor.

The Phablet comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage and is the first device from the company to sport a dual-rear camera setup. The rear camera includes two 12MP sensors, while the first one is a wide angled lens with f/1.7 aperture, the secondary camera includes a telephoto zoom lens with f/2.4 aperture. The front is home to an 8MP selfie shooter with f/1.7 aperture.

LAUNCHED: Samsung “Enterprise Edition” Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8

Samsung has launched its 'Enterprise Edition' variants of the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy S8 in Germany. The new B2B products are aimed for business use.

They also come with three-year licenses for Samsung Knox security and Enterprise Firmware Over-The-Air service (E-FOTA) support. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 Enterprise Edition also get extended manufacturing guarantee for three years. The prices of these new variants have not been revealed for now.

Apart from enhanced software, everything else stays the same in terms of specifications. As a refresher, Samsung Galaxy S8 sports a 5.8-inch Quad HD+ (2960x1440) 'Infinity Display' with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and 570ppi pixel density. It is powered by an octa-core Exynos processor (or Snapdragon 835 in certain markets) along with 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage.

The Galaxy S8 sports the same 12MP dual-pixel camera with f/1.7 aperture and OIS that was used in the Galaxy S7. There is an upgraded front-facing 8MP autofocus camera with f/1.7 aperture. Some of the connectivity features included is Wi-Fi, NFC, USB Type-C, GPS and Bluetooth 5.0. it comes with 3000mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comes with a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ (2960x1440 pixels) Super AMOLED 'Infinity' display. It sports an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor.

The device packs 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage (only one variant available in India) which can be expanded further by adding a microSD card. The rear camera includes two 12MP sensors, while the first one is a wide angled lens with f/1.7 aperture, the secondary camera includes a telephoto zoom lens with f/2.4 aperture. The front is home to an 8MP selfie shooter with f/1.7 aperture. It is backed by a 3300mAh battery and comes with an improved S Pen stylus.

Samsung India to launch Technical Schools in Jamshedpur and Bengaluru

In order to make unemployed youth ready for jobs with required skill sets, Samsung India has decided to expand its technical training schools being run along with the MSME ministry to more places, and will set up two such centers in Bengaluru and Jamshedpur.

Currently, 10 centers have been set up. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed to renew the partnership with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) for establishing more centers in the next three years.

Samsung Technical School, which is a part of Samsung's citizenship initiative, was started in 2013 and aims to support the government's vision to make India a global manufacturing hub by addressing the need for talented manpower with practical know-how and relevant industry experience.

Samsung Launches Z4 Smartphone Powered By Tizen OS

Samsung has launched a new Smartphone loaded up with the operating system - Z4. It has been done in order to keep its own Tizen OS alive. The handset runs the Tizen's version 3.0 and will launch in India this month itself. It will come in Black, Gold and Silver colour variants, based on the market. The Smartphone will also be showcased at the Tizen Developer Conference, scheduled for May 16-17 in San Francisco, California.

Sporting 4.5-inch WVGA (480x800 pixels resolution) display, Samsung Z4 is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB RAM. It features a 5MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and dual-LED flash, along with 5MP front-facing camera with the same aperture.

Measuring 132.9mmx69.2mmx10.3mm, the Z4 weighs 143g. It is backed by a 2,050mAh battery and supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, GLONASS, GPS and LTE Cat 4 as major connectivity options. The Smartphone is likely to come with dual-SIM support when it launches in India.

It has been mentioned that using different combinations of physical buttons or swiping the screen, users can create shortcuts to launch different features including Quick Talk, Quick Torch, Quick Launch of camera or Quick Switch.

Also, the Smartphone's camera comes with gesture features.

Samsung Galaxy J7 to be launched with AT&T

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) is all set to make its debut on AT&T's network in the United States. The mid-range Samsung Smartphone will launch in the next few weeks in the US.

Previous reports had claimed that Galaxy J7 (2017) variant will launch as Galaxy J7 V on Verizon network. While TracFone will release the Smartphone as Galaxy J7 Sky Pro. As for Sprint, Virgin and Boost Mobile, these companies are speculated to launch the Smartphone as Galaxy J7 Perx.

The Smartphone has received FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certification, which is said to be the last step before a Smartphone's official unveiling.

The AT&T Galaxy J7 (2017) is listed at FCC with model number SM-J727A.

The Smartphone claim that Galaxy J7 (2017) will run on octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. The Smartphone is said to sport 5.5-inch Full-HD (1080p) display and come with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. On camera front, there's 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a secondary 5-megapixel selfie camera.

Galaxy J7 (2017) is expected to pack 3,000 mAh battery run Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box.

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Smartphone in India

Samsung may soon launch its Galaxy C7 Pro Smartphone in India. A handset bearing model number SM-C701F (same as the C7 Pro) recently received Wi-Fi certification.

The Galaxy C7 Pro was launched in China, back in January this year. The dual-SIM Smartphone has a 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display. It's backed by a 2.2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. There's also 64GB of internal storage, with support for microSD cards of up to 256GB in size.

Galaxy C7 Pro has a 16MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture. The camera can record Full HD videos.

The 4G LTE-capable Galaxy C7 Pro includes USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack and all major connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. It's backed by a 3,300mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro will be available in three colors - Gold, Pink and Blue. The company listing page reads that the handset has an efficient heat pipe cooling system. Samsung Pay support is also there.

There is no official information about the launching of Galaxy C7 Pro in the Indian market; although it’s expected to be launched soon.

Samsung launches C5 Smartphone

Samsung has launched its Galaxy C5 Smartphone in China. It flaunts a metal unibody design and will be available in gold, silver, pink and gray colored variants.

Samsung Galaxy C5 features a 5.2-inch Full HD AMOLED display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution. The handset is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. The phone is available in two Internal storage options - 32GB and 64GB, with support for microSD cards of up to 128GB in size.

The device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and offer Dual-SIM functionality.

The phone boasts a 16MP primary camera with LED flash and an 8MP secondary camera for video calling. Connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. There is a 2,600 mAh battery rounding up the spec sheet.

Samsung Galaxy J1 and J1 Mini now official

The latest edition of Samsung budget Smartphones- Galaxy J1 and Galaxy J1 Mini- are now official in Russia and Philippines.

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) offers a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED WVGA display with a 5MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front camera. The Smartphone runs a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory with support for up to 128GB microSD cards. It is a Dual SIM device with support for 4G. On the connectivity front, it offers Wi-Fi, BLuetooth among other regular connectivity features. It is backed by a 2,050mAh battery.

The smaller Galaxy J1 Mini sports a 4-inch TFT display with 750MB RAM and is backed by a 1,500mAh battery. While other specs are similar, the J1 Mini doesn't include 4G support.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Dual SIM

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Dual SIM

Samsung launches Galaxy A9

Samsung has released the biggest model yet in its Galaxy A series in the Chinese market. The device has been named Galaxy A9. The key features of the new Smartphone are its 6 inch screen, 4,000 mAh battery and fingerprint sensor.

The Smartphone will be available in China next month, though its price has not been announced yet.

Samsung Galaxy A9 sports a Super AMOLED panel with Full HD (1080x1920p) resolution and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) operating system. The Smartphone packs the octa-core Snapdragon 652 chipset (four 1.5GHz cores + four 1.2GHz cores) with 3GB RAM under the hood. It comes with 16GB internal storage and has provision for storage expansion up to 128GB via microSD cards.

Galaxy A9 sports a 13MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture, optical image stabilization and LED flash; an 8MP camera with f/1.9 aperture is in front. Connectivity options in the Smartphone include 2G, 3G, 4G (Cat 7 speeds), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC and microUSB 2.0. The battery of Samsung Galaxy A9 supports fast-charging technology.

Samsung Galaxy A9 features a fingerprint sensor and supports the company's Samsung Pay technology.

Samsung launches Galaxy Core Prime VE

Samsung has launched a new variant of Galaxy Core Prime smartphone, Galaxy Core Prime VE. The device is priced at Rs 8,600. The smartphone is listed on Samsung India e-store.

Similar to Samsung Galaxy Core Prime, the new Smartphone by Samsung also runs Android 4.4 KitKat.

The dual-SIM Smartphone features a 4.5-inch WVGA (480x800p) PLS TFT display and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and 1GB RAM. The Galaxy Core Prime VE measures 130.8x67.9x8.8mm. It comes with 8GB internal storage and can support microSD cards of up to 128GB.

Samsung Launches Galaxy J2

Samsung has expanded its Galaxy series of Smartphones by launching a new 4G-enabled Smartphone, Galaxy J2. The device is priced at Rs 8,490. The phone will be available via all retail channels. 

The dual-SIM Smartphone features a 4.7-inch qHD (540x960p) Super AMOLED display and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop skinned with TouchWiz UI. It measures 136.5x69x8.4mm. 

Powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core Exynos 3475 processor and 1GB RAM, the phone has 8GB internal storage and can support microSD cards of up to 128GB. 

Samsung Galaxy J2 packs a 2000mAh battery and sports a 5MP primary camera with LED flash and a 2MP secondary camera. 

For connectivity, the Smartphone supports 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and micro-USB. For faster 4G speeds, the Galaxy J2 also features Download Booster that combines 4G speeds with Wi-Fi speeds to deliver faster than 4G downloads.

The phone also features an Ultra Data Saving feature powered by Opera Max that lets users to allow and block individual apps from using mobile data and save data by enabling data optimization. Users will also get an overview so they can track how much mobile data is consumed and saved. 

The Smartphone will be available in Black, White, and Gold colours. The phone has been made in India.

Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab S2

Samsung has announced Galaxy Tab S2 range of flagship tablets, which have taken away the title of world's thinnest tablet from iPad Air 2, Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet, and Dell Venue 8 7000. The South Korean giant said that its new tablets will be available August onwards.

Both Samsung tablets come fitted in a metal frame that measures just 5.6mm in thickness, whereas the previous record was tied between the Apple, Sony and Dell models at 6.1mm.

Taking cue from last year's two iPads, the new Galaxy Tab S2 models also come with integrated fingerprint scanners.

Compared to last year's Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and 8.4, the new tablets are smaller in screen size, with one sporting a 9.7-inch display and the other featuring an 8-inch screen. While the former weighs 389gram, the latter weighs 265gram, which makes them both the lightest in their respective categories.

Both variants have Super AMOLED displays at 2048x1536p resolutions (just as Apple iPad Air 2) and run on Android Lollipop 5.0.

Both run on 64-bit octa-core Samsung Exynos 7420 processor (two quad-core processors, one running at 1.9GHz and other at 1.3 GHz) along with 3GB RAM. Users can also install a microSD card up to 128GB.

The tablets come with two internal memory options - 32GB and 64GB. They also come with 8MP rear and 2.1MP front camera.

Samsung launches Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7

Samsung has launched two 4G-enabled mid-range Smartphones - Galaxy J5 and J7 in India at Rs 11,999 and Rs 14,999, respectively. The phones will be exclusively available on Flipkart starting 23 July with pre-bookings starting July 16.

Games worth Rs 3,200 as game credit from Gameloft and a flip wallet cover worth Rs 800 will be bundled with the phone in addition to 4G offers from Airtel.

The Samsung Galaxy J5 sports a 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display while the J7 has a 5.5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display.

While the Galaxy J5 is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, the J7 is driven by a Exynos octa-core processor. Both of the phones have 1.5GB RAM; the J7 comes with 16GB storage and the J5 with 8GB storage, with microSD card slots for expansion.

The phones sport a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front facing camera with front flash. The J7 has a 3000mAh battery while the J5 comes with a 2600mAh battery.

In terms of connectivity options, the phones support 4G LTE, Bluetooth, 3G and GPS.

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 3V

Samsung India has expanded its Galaxy Tab series with the launch of a new tablet - Galaxy Tab 3V, which is priced at Rs 10,600. The new tablet has been listed on the company's official website and is expected to go on sale soon.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V runs Android 4.4 KitKat skinned with the company's TouchWiz OS and features a 7-inch WSVGA (1024x600p) LCD display.

Powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 1GB RAM, the tablet has 8GB of internal storage and supports microSD cards of up to 32GB. Galaxy Tab 3V packs a 3600mAh battery, sports a 5MP primary camera but lacks a front facing camera.

The tablet also supports 3G data via sim card. On the connectivity front, it also supports Wi-Fi, GPS, Glonass, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB.

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A and Tab E

South Korean giant Samsung has launched two affordable tablets in the Indian market, in a bid to compete better with products offered by rivals like Apple, Xiaomi and Lenovo. 

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab A has an 8-inch TFT screen with 1024x768p resolution and is powered by Android 5.0 (Lollipop) operating system. It comes with 16GB of internal storage, supports microSD cards of up to 128GB capacities and runs on a 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core processor. 

The new Galaxy Tab A packs a 4,200mAh battery, supports 4G-LTE (including Indian bands), weighs 320 grams and measures 7.5mm in thickness. This tablet has a 5MP autofocus camera in front and a 2MP camera on the back. 

Priced at Rs 20,500, its chief competitors are Apple iPad mini 2 (Wi-Fi-only), Asus MemoPad 8 and Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 (4G version). Samsung is going to offer Galaxy Gifts worth Rs 30,000 with this model across genres like entertainment, ebooks, lifestyle, and utility apps. Along with these, Airtel will offer 2GB of free data for 2 months on its 4G network to buyers.

Galaxy Tab E, which runs on the older Android 4.4 (KitKat) operating system, has a 9.6-inch display with 1280x800p resolution. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1.5GB RAM and packs 8GB of internal storage; users can add microSD cards of storage capacities up to 128GB as well. 

Powered by a 5,000mAh battery, Samsung's Galaxy Tab E supports 2G and 3G data, but not 4G. It has a 5MP primary camera, 2MP secondary camera, 8.5mm thickness and 495 gram weight. 

With Samsung Galaxy Tab E, which costs Rs 16,900, Vodafone will offer free 2GB of 3G data per month for 2 months for post paid users and 1GB of 3G data free for 2 months on purchase of 1GB by prepaid consumers. 

Galaxy Tab A will be available in Smoky Titanium and White colours, whereas Galaxy Tab E will be available in Metallic Black and Pearl White colours. 

Samsung launches Tizen-powered SUHD 4K TVs

Samsung Electronics has launched its new range of SUHD 4K televisions in India. Part of the JS9000 range, the 55-inch variant is priced at Rs 3,14,900 while the 65-inch variant is available at Rs 4,40,900.

The TVs were first unveiled at CES 2015, in Las Vegas. This model has a soft, textured 'Shirring' design at the back and runs Tizen operating system.

Samsung informed the TVs leverage the proprietary, nano-crystal technology and intelligent SUHD re-mastering picture quality engine, offering enhanced contrast, brightness, color reproduction, and detail.

The SUHD re-mastering engine automatically analyzes the brightness of images to minimize additional power consumption while expressing better contrast levels, producing images with darker blacks and an elevated brightness up to 2.5 times brighter than conventional TVs, and twice the colour adjustment points for accurate colour reproduction, as per Samsung.

The SUHD TV's nano-crystal semiconductor transmits different colours of light depending on their size to produce the highest colour purity and light efficiency available today,' as per the company.

The new user interface for Samsung's Smart Hub is more responsive and allows users easier access to the content they want. It features one screen that displays most recent content and tailored content recommendations. Consumers can share video content from their Samsung smart phone to their Smart TV with the press of a button and can watch TV through their mobile devices without any apps or pre-settings.

Samsung Smart TVs act as an alarm and sync up with Samsung mobile devices, to turn on and display important items such as the time, weather and your schedule for the day.

The TVs will be available at all Samsung Smart Plazas and leading consumer electronic stores.

Samsung launches Galaxy Grand Neo Plus

Samsung India has launched a new budget Smartphone Galaxy Grand Neo Plus.

Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus has a 5-inch TFT display panel with 480x800p resolution and is powered by Android KitKat operating system.

The new Grand Neo Plus is powered by a quad-core processor running at 1.2GHz, packs 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage; buyers can expand the phone's storage by up to 64GB using microSD cards.

Galaxy Neo Plus has a 5MP rear camera with LED flash, while the front camera has 2MP resolution. Connectivity options in the dual-SIM Smartphone are Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 4.0. Having battery capacity of 2,100mAh, Neo Plus has dimensions of 143.7 x 77.1 x 9.5mm and weighs 160gm.

The Smartphone is priced at Rs 9,990 and comes in Black, Gold and White colours.

Samsung unveils Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge

Samsung Mobile has unveiled the covers off its Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Smartphones, which mark the biggest upgrade in the company's mobile portfolio yet.

With Galaxy S6 Edge, Samsung continues its experiment with the curved screen on the side, which it started last year with Galaxy Note Edge. While the new model has curved Edge screens on two sides, the slant is noticeably smaller than that of Galaxy Note Edge.

Samsung has used a metallic frame in its Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge and claims that the metal it has used is 50% stronger than the materials that rivals employ.

The new Smartphones sport 5.1-inch Super-AMOLED screen (1440x2560p resolution), making it the Smartphone with the highest pixel density in the world. Also, the company will use the 64-bit 2.1GHz octa-core Exynos 7 processor based on 14nm process, which makes Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge 35% faster than its predecessor.

The company also announced that it is moving away from the industry-standard DDR3 RAM to DDR4 RAM, which will help boost running memory by up to 80%. It also said that Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will come with faster flash storage that reduces lag between actions significantly; the company is offering the two Smartphones in 32, 64 and 128GB storage variants, with no micro-SD storage option.

The rear camera's resolution remains constant at 16MP, but gets f1.9 aperture and optical image stabilization. This means that the camera will be able to take photos and videos that are shake-free and brighter. The camera app also gets a huge boost, which will take shots in less than a second.

Samsung has given the front camera a much bigger upgrade, placing a 5MP f1.9 lens, which lets in 60% more light and thus producing much brighter and clearer photos. It also comes with a real-time HDR and mode that combines multiple images to create better images.

Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge's battery will last 4 hours when charged for just 10 minutes, and also take half as long as iPhone 6 to charge from zero to 100%. Marking a first for the Galaxy S range, the two phones' battery will not be removable.

The company also announced Samsung Pay, its rival to Apple's contact-less mobile payment solution at the same event. Unlike other companies that use NFC standard for this technology, Samsung is using MST technology for its mobile payment system. It said that it has partnered with a large number of banks in the US.

Samsung also unveiled its second-generation Gear VR headset that will be compatible with the Galaxy S6 and S6; the first model was compatible only with Galaxy Note 4.

The phones are expected to be available in 20 markets.