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  • Galaxy S6 Active survives 12-foot drop and waterproofing tests

    Galaxy S6 Active survives 12-foot drop and waterproofing tests

    `The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are devices that are stunning and beautiful, no doubt. With Samsung’s use of airplane metal and Gorilla Glass 4 for its build materials, coupled with the cutting-edge specs that Samsung likes to put in its devices (we’re thinking of the DDR4 RAM here), the company has made a phone…

  • Swarovski Crystal (Glass) Protective Cover for the Samsung Galaxy S6 review

    Swarovski Crystal (Glass) Protective Cover for the Samsung Galaxy S6 review

    While Samsung’s own cases and covers for the Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge have created controversies with respect to quality control, it made sure that its users have plenty of choice. Apart from partnering with regular case makers like Spigen, Amzer, UAG, Case-Mate, and Griffin, the company also worked with some fashion designers and luxury…

  • Android 5.1.1 starts rolling out to the Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6

    Everyone has waited a long time for this, and our patience is finally paying off as the Android 5.1.1 update for the Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 has begun rolling out. The update is currently going out to T-Mobile users in the US; we’ve talked a lot about the update in recent weeks, and…

  • Sony confirms Xperia Z3+ overheats, promises software fix

    Sony confirms Xperia Z3+ overheats, promises software fix

    Another smartphone hits the market sporting the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, and immediately there are widespread reports of it overheating in day to day use. This time around we’re talking about the Sony Xperia Z3+ and Z4, which are basically the same device, only the latter designation is used for its branding in Japan.

  • Samsung and LG smartwatches aren’t really keeping your data secure

    Researchers based at the University of New Haven have demonstrated how a user’s personal information can be extracted from the Gear 2 Neo by Samsung and LG’s G Watch. From the Gear 2 Neo the researchers were able to extract email, messages, health and contacts data, none of which was encrypted on the smartwatch. Director…

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