Samsung readies new features for Galaxy S7's Nougat update

Samsung is beta testing the Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 duo and it's using this as an opportunity to improve and renovate TouchWiz. A PDF file details how to get into the beta program and what kind of changes to expect. Many of those come straight from Android 7.0 Nougat. You can change the DPI of the screen, grouping notifications and quick replies (from notifications). Icons and the split-screen have been adjusted to look closer to Material aesthetics. TouchWiz itself is changing - Samsung clawed back some precious screen space by being more selective about placing labels,...

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Sony Xperia XZ currently going for around $580 in US

If you are in the US and are planning to purchase the Sony Xperia XZ smartphone, here's some good news: the device is currently going for around $580 ($581.98 to be specific) in the country. Amazon is selling the silver variant at that price, down from the $649.99 tag it was carrying earlier. Other color variants are being sold for $599.99. Best Buy is also selling the smartphone (all color variants) for $599.99. That's the second price cut the device has received since it launched in the US back in October this year. Its launch price was $699. Source 1 2

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Samsung Gear S3 officially launched in Canada

Less than a week after launching it in the United States, Samsung has officially launched its latest Tizen-powered Gear S3 smartwatch in Canada. Both classic as well as frontier variants have been made available, carrying a CAD 469 (around $347) price tag each. The wearable is available for purchase from the tech giant's online store as well as Experience stores in the country. Several major retailers will also be carrying it. "The Gear S3 smartwatch merges style and traditional watch design with the latest innovation technology," said Paul Brannen, COO and Executive Vice President,...

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Samsung Gear S3 review: Stepping up a gear

The wearable market has been expanding rapidly these last couple of years and things are only looking up. This is not the first time tech has tried to slip onto user's wrists, but this time around it seems both the business and consumer sides are finally ready. Wearables and most of all smartwatches are really starting to mature and take shape.

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Samsung may expand its Nougat beta program to other countries

A couple of weeks ago, when Samsung announced the Android 7.0 'Galaxy Beta Program' for users of the company's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones, it was revealed that the program will only be available in the US, UK, South Korea, and China. However, now it looks like some other countries may also be added to that list. This was indicated by a Samsung support representative in the Philippines, who - on being queried about the program's availability in the country - said: "You may wait until early next week for its release to your device." Following is the screengrab of the...

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HTC offering free USB-C to 3.5mm audio adapter to Bolt owners in US

HTC has launched a new promo where-in it's offering free USB-C to 3.5mm audio adapter to those owning the company's latest Bolt smartphone in the US. To avail the promo, you need to head to the company's promotions-specific website (link at the bottom), and enter some details like purchase and transaction date as well as MEID number. The promo - which is valid for all Bolt purchases made before January 31, 2017 - ends February 28, 2017. Shipments are expected to begin by the end of December, although HTC says "there could be delays resulting from unforeseen inventory situations or...

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