Samsung has teamed up with ESPN to bring virtual reality sports to Gear VR owners. Starting this Thursday, those with a headset and compatible Galaxy device will be able to stream this year's X Games in VR for free. Samsung will be showing the Skateboard Vert, BMX Street, and Skateboard Street Amateurs competitions from Thursday through Saturday via its Samsung VR app. All you need to...
Over the past few years, phones have become so good that upgrading every twelve months (or less) has become a waste of money. You simply don’t need the very latest that’s out there. As an example, iPhone 6s owners didn’t gain much by upgrading to the iPhone 7. The Galaxy S8 is an exception to this rule. Normally, we’d encourage consumers to upgrade after eighteen to twenty-four months...
For all the headlines virtual reality has made, it has yet to establish a solid footing with casual consumers. They may have seen one of those cool Samsung commercials on TV displaying the Gear VR or maybe they even got a chance to try out PlayStation VR or Oculus at a Best Buy, but they’re probably not any closer to buying a VR system. Samsung wants to change this and is using an...
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S8 will boast a larger “infinity” display with an almost bezel-less, edge-to-edge design, according to a new report. Sources familiar with the company’s plans also promise an iris scanner, an improved camera, and a desktop dock. According to British newspaper The Guardian, the Galaxy S8 will be a major upgrade over the Galaxy S7 series. It is expected to come...
The Galaxy S7 is a great phone and it still holds up more than six months after its initial unveiling. But now that the iPhone 7 is finally here, Samsung faces its toughest challenge yet. The iPhone 7 might not be able to match the Galaxy S7 spec-for-spec, but it still offers some impressive new hardware. Apple also benefits from controlling the entire experience for a more integrated...
Verizon has rolled out a software update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to activate FM radio functionality. The move gives users the ability to tune into their favorite local radio stations, but they’ll need to download an app first. The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge have always had FM radios built-in, but until now, those on Verizon were unable to take advantage of them. That...
The Galaxy S7 is a great smartphone, but it just got stomped by Samsung’s next big thing. That’s right, the Galaxy Note 7 is here and it’s ready to claim the Android crown. The Galaxy Note 7 packs a massive 5.7-inch Quad HD display, compared to the Galaxy S7’s more manageable 5.1-inch panel. It also offers a bigger 3,500mAh battery (up from 3,000mAh). Both devices feature a microSD...
Let’s get down to brass tacks here – I used to write a “Top 5 Android smartphones” list every quarter, except, for a little bit there, everything started to feel awfully similar. We got into a very iterative stage of smartphones and, sure, there’s still the argument that we’re still fighting our way through it. But I think there’s enough differentiation out there to qualify a list again...
Samsung's Galaxy S7 is easily one of the best Android smartphones on the market right now. Off contract, you're looking at spending more than $600 for the Galaxy S7. The OnePlus 3 comes in far below that, with a price tag at $399 completely unlocked. The OnePlus 3 features some of the same compelling specs, including a Snapdragon 820 processor, and even bests the Galaxy S7 with 6GB of...
If you live in the U.S., chances are you’re celebrating Memorial Day weekend, an annual event where Americans flock to lakes, rivers, the beach and try to enjoy the outset of summer with BBQs and time with family and friends. It’s a time to relax and, most importantly, remember those who served for our country. It’s when I usually get my kayak out on the ocean bays for the first time. I...