Samsung's Galaxy S7 is better than The iPhone 7 in terms of camera optics.

Among the most hyped features of the newly released iPhone 7 is its camera performance. Therefore it only seemed normal to compare it to one of the best camera phones out there. The Galaxy S7. The Galaxy S7 has one of the best camera's in the smartphone industry right now and perhaps many would even say it is "the best".

However when the iPhone was compared to the Galaxy S7 , the S7 came out on top.  Its a surprise and a little disappointing as we know apple as the company that makes world class shooters to tuck into your pocket.

The Apple iPhone 6s was also compared to the S7 back in March but the S7 still blew it out of the park.  Since then no other company could challenge the smartphone camera King, Until, the iPhone 7.  Everyone had high hopes for the iPhone 7 but were once again let down by apple.

However Apple did manage to surprise us with the dual cameras on the iPhone 7 Plus. The two cameras when combined take great shots but the main feature associated with dual cameras is not currently present in the iPhone. This makes it even harder for people looking to buy that perfect camera phone. 

See for your self the difference betwween the pictures taken on both the S7 and the iPhone 7. 

First: Iphone 7
Second: Galaxy S7

  
Another set:

And another:

Dont get me wrong. The camera on the iPhone 7 is excellent. Its greater than most other smartphones currently in the market and is also one of the best Smartphones in terms of camera performance, Its just that the camera on the Samsung Galaxy S7 (Apple's arch rival) is better. 

Which camera performs better in your opinion? let us know in the comments section down below. 

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Samsung considering replacing the 3.5mm headphone jack with its own proprietary port for the Galaxy S8

Although Samsung proudly boasts the 3.5mm headphone jack on its current flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge, recent rumors suggest that Samsung may follow in Apples footsteps and remove the headphone jack, placing its own proprietary port on their next flagship Galaxy, the Galaxy S8

The reports state that the phones , internally named "Dream" (Galaxy S8) and "Dream2" (Galaxy S8 edge), may not have the industry standard 3.5mm headphone port. The South Korean conglomerate is said to be "actively" and "aggressively" exploring the possibility of releasing a proprietary headphone jack to see how viable it would be.

According to the report Samsung's proprietary port will be designed considering all Android manufacturers , with easy and cost free (or extremely low cost) licensing to encourage adoption. Strategically , Samsung's move is being considered as a death strike against Apple, as they were the one who completely removed the headphone jack and did not replace it with one of their own ports.

using the numbers game, Samsung and many of its Android manufacturing allies hope that headphone makers will prioritize the proprietary port first, leaving Apple deprived of newer, more interesting models.

More importantly, Samsung is aiming to severely marginalize Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, which were recently acquired by Apple. Other headphone makers are standing behind beats but could rally behind the competing Samsung jack to effectively marginalize beats.

if this rumor turns out to be true then people who have both iPhones and Galaxies would have to carry around two adapters with them as Samsung's proprietary solution most certainly would not be compatible with Apple's Lightning technology. Samsung is also pushing to boost the overall sound quality of the new jack however very few believe that a fidelity boost would be realized or noticed.

As you all know , Apple has solved wireless audio quality , reliability and power consumption with its in-house W1 chip.

Samsung should be unveiling its new series of Flagship smartphones at MWC in Barcelona in February 2017 or maybe hold a separate event in March 2017 for the release.

Apple's justification of the removal of the headphone jack is both philosophical (the future is wireless) and pragmatical reasons (more space inside the phone for things like a bigger battery and better camera)

However im now very eager to hear about Samung's excuse for replicating Apple's move.
 

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Removal of the headphone jack. Samsung might do it soon.

One of the most eye catching features of the Apple iPhone 7 is that it is missing the 3.5mm headphone jack. So because of this, the iPhone uses an adapter for connecting normal headphones to it. this feature was very controversial among Apple customers. However now that Apple has made headlines and the attention is slowly moving away from the iPhone 7, it seems that Samsung will be following in Apple's footsteps. 

 According to a recent report, Samsung might be next to ditch the headphone jack. Samsung, along with other Android manufacturers , might not just release a proprietary headphone jack of its own, but also block Apple from licensing it.

This could very well be seen as revenge by the Android community, potentially forcing headphone manufacturers to choose between Android or iPhone, and with more Samsung/Android users out there, Samsung might just win the battle. However this could be bad news for Apple and Android users as this would force them to use an adapter with their desired headphones.

Its not all bad though. Removing the headphone jack can mean new technology being adopted on smartphones. Smartphones , undoubtedly , are a man's best friend and will be in the near future. So why not improve it and make it more future proof. Many people think that removing the proprietary port was a good thing as it would make way for new things they could now benefit from.

Furthermore, one of the reports also states that Samsung aims to improve audio quality with any new headphone port. This would mean that the wireless headphone industry would then get the much needed attention and this would make it more appealing.

For now though, this is all just a rumor and while many say that the 3.5mm headphone port is a thing of the past, its still one of the most widely used ports anywhere in the world.

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You can now check to see if you have a defected Note 7 on Samsung's website.

While it is true that Samsung is doing all it can to take back all the faulty Note 7 units via the recall program , many users are still reluctant to use that exchange program and give back their Note 7 units.

For this, Samsung came up with a solution in the form of creating a designated website for checking if you have a note 7 with a faulty battery. This way anyone who wasn't planning to give back their original note 7 , now would , as Samsung would now have confirmed that their device will explode sooner or later.

 You can just input the imei of your note 7 into the search bar on the site and it will show you if you have a defected unit. You can find your imei by going into settings > About phone > Status > imei information.

The number of faulty galaxy note 7's continue to increase and many people have been seriously injured because of it like this 6 year old boy. 

 head over to the source to go to this website. Source

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Leaked in new renders.

Samsung is already working on releasing new models for its "A" series of smartphone, specifically the A3 and the A7. However a new rumor has to light about the refreshed version of last year's Galaxy A8 model.

Samsung is reportedly now working on the Galaxy A8 (2016) and the much trusted @Oneleaks has provided us with the very first look at the device itself. By looking at the render we can see that the device looks much like the Samsung Galaxy S7 with metal sides and a glass back. However the dimensions speak otherwise. This device will have a much lager footprint than the Galaxy S7 and even larger than the Note 7. The phone measures at 156.5 x 77.5 x 7.3mm. And to add to that there are no curved edges to the display so it will also be noticeably thicker.

The phone is equipped with a large 5.7 inch 1080p display.  The phone is going to be powered by an Exynos 7420 octa core processor (from the Galaxy S6 series) with 3 gigs of RAM and 32 Gigs of internal storage. In terms of the shooters, the Galaxy A8 2016 will have a 16MP rear camera and a 5MP front facing camera. It will be running android marshmallow 6.0.1 out of the box.

If these rumors about the phone are true then this years iteration of the Galaxy A8 will be much more powerful as compared to last years model. What do you think of the phone?

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explodes burning a six year old in the process.

The Galaxy Note 7 is doing more harm than good and this time the victim is just a 6 year old boy from Brooklyn New York.

Last night, he was watching videos on the Note 7 , while holding the device in his hands and the unit exploded without any warning , thus casing the parents of the boy to rush him to the nearest hospital.He suffered major burns all over his hands and body because of the explosion. The boy is now back home but for him to have experienced such a horrific experience , it must have left an impact on him. And what proves this statement is that his parents say that he is now afraid of going near any phones.

A Samsung spokesperson had this to say about the incident :

"We are engaged with the Lewis family to ensure we are doing everything we can for them and their son. Customer safety remains our highest priority as we are investigating the matter"

Samsung is offering either a galaxy j in exchange for the galaxy note 7 ( for the time it takes the new approved unit of the Note 7 to reach the owner) or a Galaxy s7 or an S7 edge. You can read more about the exchange program from Samsung here.

Samsung will reportedly deactivate all note 7 units that have not been returned after September 30th. Read more about the topic here 

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Samsung Note 7 units that have not been returned, to be remotely deactivated.

Samsung seems to be very keen on doing everything in its power to stop another galaxy Note 7 explosion. Whether it be through their exchange program or now Deactivating unreturned units of the Note 7.

A redditor who goes by the name LimboJr stated that Samsung will be deactivating unreturned galaxy note 7 units remotely after September 30th. He also said that the replacement units will be arriving starting from the 19th of September with a Gear Vr and a pre paid parcel to send the defective model back without any charges.

This date is true for most European countries but sadly for Samsung Note 7 users in the U.S , they would have to wait a bit more for their new units. However amidst all this drama, it seems that Samsung is finding it difficult convincing its customers to participate in the global exchange program as it outed a press release this past weekend , urging users to "immediately participate" in the program.

"Our number one priority is the safety of our customers. We are asking users to power down their Galaxy Note7s and exchange them as soon as possible," The press release quoted DJ koh as saying."We are expediting replacement devices so that they can be provided through the exchange program as conveniently as possible and in compliance with related regulations. We sincerely thank our customers for their understanding and patience."

The note 7 fiasco has had a major impact on the tech giant. The recall will cost Samsung roughly around $1 billion according to analysts and the recent FAA's advice to users of the note 7 to turn their devices off has shaved off about $10 billion from Samsung's market value.

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The new Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, A flip phone that runs Android.

After appearing in several leaked images , the Samsung galaxy folder 2 is now finally official.
The device is Samsung's latest android powered flip phone. It sports a 3.8 inch 800x480 display , an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front facing shooter for those selfies. In terms of performance , the galaxy folder 2 packs in a quad core 1.4GHz processor , 2 gigs of RAM and 16 gigs of internal memory which can also be expanded via a microSD card. What powers the phone is a 1,950 mAh battery which is essentially a small battery but good enough for the device it is powering. There are also two sim slots in the Galaxy Folder 2 for those of you out there who travel a lot or just simply prefer the data plan of one sim while the voice plan of the other sim.

On the software side , the phone is running on Android with Samsung's own user interface o top of it. Being a flip phone , the Galaxy Folder 2 is equipped with a number pad (just like in the old days) but on top of that also includes button for navigating through the android interface like the back and home key.

The details of its pricing or availability are still scarce but what we do know that the phone will initially only be available in China after its launch in the same country. If we were to speculate , the Folder 2 in my opinion would not make it outside of China and one would have to import the device in order to feel the nostalgia. This isn't surprising as it happened with Samsung's last flip phone too but its still rather disappointing.

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Samsung considering curved displays for both Galaxy S8 models.

Although Samsung , with both of its two consecutive flagships of 2015 and 2016, has released two different models of the same device ( a normal variant and an edge variant) it plans to change that tradition for next year's model. According to a recent report Samsung is considering having curved displays on both of the models of the Galaxy S8.

The sizes of the displays will however be different, as is the norm these days to have a smaller and a larger variant of the same phone. A 5.1 inch screen for the smaller variant and a 5.5 inch panel for the bigger sibling. These are also the same screen sizes of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.

Nothing is still official as Samsung itself has not spoken on the topic. However if we speculate , Samsung said that the edge variant of the Galaxy S7 is selling substantially more that the normal flat screen variant and to add to this Samsung this year with its Note 7 included the curved display by default with no other variant. So this makes it even more possible for both the models of the Galaxy S8 to have curved displays. One can hope though.

Another thing to think about is the naming scheme that Samsung would have to adopt if it does opt to put curved screens on both S8 models. With the Galaxy S7 the smaller version was just called the Galaxy S7 and the phone with the larger and curved screen was called the S7 edge. This time round however Samsung would have to change things up a bit as both phones would have curved screens.

What do you think of this rumor? Would you like to see a 5.1 inch curved display on the Galaxy s8 or do you think Samsung should stick to its current strategy? Comment your thoughts down below.

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The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) now pops up on GFXBench.

It seems Samsung is really keen on releasing the next generation of its "A" series of galaxy phones. We previously got a leak of the A7 (2017) on the same platform and now its time for its younger sibling, The Galaxy A3.

As per the key listing, The device features a 1.6GHz octa-core processor and also sports a 4.7-inch Full HD display measuring in at a resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p). Although these kinds of leaks get the size of the display wrong most of the time, The leak this time is a promising one. The same thing happened with the last model which was the galaxy A3 2016 model and its screen size was predicted correctly. Therefore its safe to assume that this leak can be trusted.

As you can see in the picture (or if you cant read it here) there is 2gb of RAM present while the internal memory sits at only 8 gigs. Thats a bit low by 2017 standards. Moving on , the device features a 12MP rear camera unit and a 8MP front facing shooter. In terms of sofware , it'll run android marshmallow version 6.0.1 out of the box. 

Sadly no Nougat for us even if it is the 2017 model.(There's the hint Samsung! Make your skin more stockish so you can alternatively improve your updates). This however is my opinion and yours may be different.

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How to tell if your Note 7 will explode.

By now you must have heard (or experienced) about the exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7's. There was a problem in the batteries of the units and thankfully Samsung was quick to act on the issue and offered a recall for all the units sold globally (except for china). If you're still using your note 7 without any concern , I strongly advise you to take a look at what im about to tell you as it may save your phone or something even greater, your life.

In every market, except for China where the faulty batteries were never used, If you see the label below on your Galaxy Note 7's  box , you're clear.

Note the small dot on the barcode and the big blue "S" which stands for ""SAFE".  If this is present on your note 7's box then you are indeed safe. However if you are unable to find this label on your box then immediately contact Samsung for an exchange.Do this as soon as possible. You dont want your car destroyed , do you?

If for some reason you dont have the box anymore, no need to worry. Samsung has you covered. Samsung , on the 13th of September, will release an online database of all note 7 imei's. Thus you will be able to search via typing in your imei if your phone is safe or not. The imei number is at the back of the phone, behind the battery and you can also find it in your settings > About Phone > Status > IMEI information. If for some reason you cant find your IMEI then you can call Samsung support and they will guide you through on finding out if your device is faulty or safe.

Be careful and safe while handling the Note 7 people! I wish you good luck in getting your faulty Note 7's replaced!

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Samsung explains why the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is exploding.

We all know about the Note 7's around the world exploding but we're still in the dark about as to how and what is causing these devices to explode. Fortunately for us Samsung today briefly explained to us exactly that.

We all know the base issue and the root of the problem. The battery. However Samsung dug a bit more into the problem to explain to us what is causing the overheating of the battery cell.  According to Samsung the overheating is caused when "the anode-to-cathode comes in contact". The tech giant further went on to say that "this was a very rare manufacturing process error".

In addition , Samsung revealed that of the 35 explosions of the Note 7, 17 were from Korea,  17 in the U.S and 1 in Taiwan. The company also said that there have been no reported injuries globally, as of yet. 

Finally , Samsung declined to officially confirm that the Samsung SDI batteries are at fault. When asked about this the company had this to say "Unfortunately we will not be able to confirm this as we work with several suppliers."

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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) leaked on GFXBench with 16MP Front shooter.

A new device has been spotted on GFXBench and this time its the third iteration of the popular Galaxy A7. The name of the device this time round will be Galaxy A7(2017). The leak provides us with several key specifications of the device including it having a 1.8 ghz octa-core CPU, a 5.5 inch full HD display / 3gb/32gb memory configuration and Android 6.0.1 marshmallow.

Every Smartphone has a selling point and by analyzing the leak , we assume its the 16MP front facing selfie shooter. While this info can be wrong and leaked benchmarks can be a bit controversial , GFXbench hardly ever gets it wrong,

Assuming the Galaxy A7 (2017) now does come with a 16MP Front camera , it will surely be solid upgrade from the 5Mp camera of its predecessor.Unfortunately, there is now word on pricing or availability of the device as of yet but we're sure that it'll be a mid tier device with a competitive price point.

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