New update to Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) brings BlueBorne fix

Samsung has started pushing out a new update to its Galaxy J5 (2017) smartphone. Currently hitting units in Europe, the update weighs in at 392MB, arrives as version J530FXXU1AQI3, and brings along fix for the BlueBorne vulnerability.

The vulnerability, for those who aren't aware, allows a remote attacker to take control of devices via Bluetooth. What's more bothersome is that the process doesn't even require the device being attacked to be paired to the attacker’s device, or even to be set on discoverable mode.

So this is no doubt an important update. In addition, it also includes Android security fixes for the month of August.

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Samsung rolling out new update to Galaxy Note8

Samsung has started pushing out a new update to the Galaxy Note8 smartphone. Currently rolling out to units in a couple of Asian markets, it's a security update that brings along Android fixes for the month of October.

Specifically, Chinese and Hong Kong variants (SM-N9508 and SM-N9500) of the phone are getting the update. There's currently no information on what other changes (if any) the update includes.

As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take some time before the notification pops up on your device (if it hasn't already). For those outside of China and Hong Kong, it should be a matter of time before the update arrives in your region.

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Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Video Review

Samsung Galaxy Core 2 that comes powered by quad core processor running Android 4.4 out of the box over a 4.5 inch screen is now available online.Galaxy Core 2 runs KitKat on a capacitive touch screen of 4.5 inches with WVGA (800 x 480p) resolution. It is a dual SIM handset that comes with 512MB RAM (as mentioned on Infibeam – I think it should be 768MB), 4GB storage and 64GB external card support. A 5MP auto focus camera is tucked on the back with LED flash and a VGA on the front.

Key features are 3G (42.2Mbps), 2G, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 and micro USB. There are light, proximity, accelerometer and magnetic sensors. This handset is powered by quad core processor clocked at 1.2GHz (chipset unknown).



Key Features of Samsung Galaxy Core 2

• 1.2GHz Quad core Processor
• 4.5-inch WVGA 800 X 480 Px
• 5 MP Primary Camera
• 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
• 1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
• Android v4.4 KitKat OS
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 64 GB
• 768MB RAM and 4GB Internal Storage

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Samsung Galaxy K Zoom Video Review

Samsung Galaxy K Zoom features a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display that flaunts a resolution of 720 x 1,280 pixels, a pixel density of 306 ppi along with 16M colors. It runs on the 1.3GHz quad-core Cortex A7 and 1.7GHz dual-core Cortex A15 Exynos 5260 processor. It comes with Android v4.4.2 OS (KitKat) and has 2GB RAM for assisting the CPU. It flaunts multi touch screen that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Key Features of Samsung Galaxy K Zoom

• 20.7MP primary camera with 10x optical zoom & 2MP front facing camera
• 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED
• 1280 x 720 pixels resolution
• Android KitKat v4.4 OS
• 1.3GHz quad core,
• 1.7GHz dual core processor,
• 2GB RAM,8GB internal memory
• 2430mAH battery
• 1080p video camera, 30fps and 60fps modes
• Gorilla Glass 3 with ambient light sensor

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Samsung Gear Fit Video review

Samsung Gear Fit offers you advanced curved Super AMOLED touchscreen display and interchangeable bands of Samsung Gear Fit make you look cool even during the most strenuous of activities.With the Heart Rate Sensor, Samsung Gear Fit gives you real time coaching to actively support and motivate you to achieve your fitness goals.

Gear Fit offers you a variety of background colours, wallpapers, and clock designs for you to set according to your taste.

• Curved Super AMOLED display
• Changeable Straps
• Customizable Themes
• Instant Notification
• Simple Interaction with easy control functions
• Accelerometer, Gyroscope  and Heart Rate Sensor
• IP67 Certified Dust and Water Resistant
• App & Device Compatibility

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Samsung Galaxy K Zoom was announced and preview

Samsung officially announced the Galaxy K zoom camera phone, the successor to the Galaxy S4 zoom launched last year. Like its Galaxy S4 zoom, the Galaxy K zoom combines a smartphone with the hardware of a point and shoot camera.

Key Features for Samsung Galaxy K Zoom

• Android 4.4.2 KitKat
• 20.7 megapixel 1/2.3 BSI CMOS sensor
• 10x, 24-240mm F3.1-6.3 zoom lens with OIS
• xenon flash with an LED autofocus assist
• 2Mp front camera
• 4.8-inch, 1280px x 720px SAMOLED display
• Exynos 5 Hexa SoC with six CPU cores ( four 1.3GHz ARM Cortex A7 and two 1.7GHz ARM Cortex A15)
• Mali-T624 GPU
• 2GB RAM, 8GB internal memory
• microSD support up to 64GB
• LTE, Bluetooth 4.0
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC
• 2,430mAh battery

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