Despite an ongoing recall for its Galaxy Note 7, Samsung still has at least one trick up its sleeve: a new color. It’s releasing a light blue (known as “Blue Coral”) version of its Galaxy S7 Edge in the US. The Galaxy S7 Edge is one of our favorite phones this year — we even …
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After the Note 7 recall, Samsung has its work cut out for it to repair its reputation in the eyes of consumers. Does a stylish new color option for a completely different Samsung phone count towards that? You be the judge. The Galaxy S7 Edge will be available in Coral Blue. While the color is new for the S7 Edge, …
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Get your thumbs ready. A recent rumor about the alleged Samsung Galaxy S8 claims that it will come with an optical fingerprint sensor built underneath the display, which would be a first for a Samsung phone. It might be goodbye to the home button. You have served us well. Jason Cipriani/CNET What’s more, it could ditch the physical home button …
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Samsung‘s third quarter went down in flames. The Korean electronics giant had pinned its hopes on the Galaxy Note 7, a phone it expected to help its rebound in the mobile market. Indeed, Samsung expected to post a modest increase in its operating profit compared with the same period last year. Samsung’s hopes were dashed, however, when the company was …
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Samsung plans to push out a software update for its now-defunct Galaxy Note 7 phone to customers throughout Europe on October 31, the company announced on Tuesday. The update for the phone, which was prone to catching fire because of problems with its lithium-ion battery, will limit the battery charge to 60 percent of its full capacity. Wait, you might …
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Google is squaring off against rivals in more ways than one. Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL phones are priced comparable to high-end Apple and Samsung products. This drew some ire from loyal customers who were expecting mid-range pricing, which the company previously employed for its Nexus line of devices. Google’s larger Pixel XL smartphone costs only $285 to manufacture, according …
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Now playing: Watch this: 5 settings you’ll want to change on the Google Pixel 1:56 While the Pixel ($75 at Amazon) and the Pixel XL boast some impressive specs, there’s one painfully-obvious missing feature: Waterproofing. Other premium smartphones — notably, Apple‘s iPhone 7 ($190 at eBay) and 7 Plus ($175 at Amazon) and Samsung‘s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy Edge S7 …
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Now playing: Watch this: Galaxy Note 8? Yes, Samsung is planning on it 1:18 So long, Note 7. Long live the Note 8! Sarah Tew/CNET Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 is dead and buried, but the Note brand will live to see another phone launch. The company has no plans to scrap the beleaguered Note moniker altogether, according to a report …
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Now playing: Watch this: Galaxy Note 8? Yes, Samsung is planning on it 1:18 Nearly two months after Samsung announced a global recall of its new Galaxy Note 7, the electronics giant reportedly still doesn’t know what is causing some phones to overheat and catch fire. And that mystery is delaying development of the Galaxy S8, its next flagship phone, …
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Now playing: Watch this: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 is no more 1:34 Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 nightmare continues. US law firm McCuneWright says it has filed a lawsuit regarding the recall of the Note 7. The plaintiffs in the case claim that due to the recall, they were left without phones for weeks. The suit seeks reimbursement of cell phone …
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