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Unfortunately, the Galaxy Note 7 scandal could kill the Samsung Galaxy Note line-up. The recent report stated that Samsung could give up the “Note” brand. 

Will Samsung give up the Galaxy Note line-up ?

Since being launched in August, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 attracted many user’s consideration. Now, ” Not 7″ is still a ” hot” topic, but in a negative way. Note 7 explosion caused huge losses for both Samsung company and users. Especially, this scandal has killed the reputation of the” Samsung Note line-up”. From the recent report on Hi-Tech Mail.ru – the famous Russian website, Samsung is considering to give up the ” Note” brand. That means we could no longer see those devices such as Galaxy Note 4 or the expected Galaxy Note 8 in the future.

From the newest research, there are about 50% of Korean users will refuse the ” Note” brand in the future. This result could be higher in other countries, especially from where the Note 7 scares users. When it was launched first in the US, there were nearly 100 cases in which Galaxy Note 7 catch on fire. Also, Note 7 explosion took place in China, Taiwan, Canada, and Europe, etc. Especially, the most serious case of Note 7 explosion occurred on a flight, causing the immediate evacuation of passengers.

Anyway, many users still regret the Note line-up with impressive features. At present. Galaxy Note 4 is still one of the most favourite phones from Samsung. Some other people are also waiting for the next member of Note series. So, it’s hard to know whether Samsung will give up Note brand or not.

Samsung Galaxy Note line-up – a difficult decision for Samsung

All of the huge losses Note 7 created could lead to the end of the Galaxy Note line-up. However, the final decision depends on Samsung. There is no official word on the future of the Galaxy Note line-up from Samsung. It will be a hard decision for the Korea giant because the Note line-up has created a huge profit for this smartphone company. What is your opinion about Samsung Note line-up ? Will Korea giant keep producing their Note devices? Just stay tuned and keep following our page for more information!

Regarding the global return of Note 7, Samsung Malaysia is announcing the local policy for ex-owners of the short-lived flagship. For further information, let’s read on…

Galaxy Note 7: exchange or refund

After the Galaxy Note 7 explosion incidents, Samsung has proven to everyone that they are one of the best smartphone brands in customer service. After recalling Note 7 for the second time, the head of Samsung bowed and apologized in front of the press. In addition, this Korean brand also compensates to their customers. They do it in the US, Taiwan, and now Malaysia.

In Malaysia, Samsung gives their customers two options: refund or exchange. If you chose the “exchange” resolution, you will have a Galaxy S7 Edge. To have this phone, you don’t have to pay any more penny. In contrast, you will receive RM. 300 for the offset. This money will be transferred to your bank account. You just need to bring your bank statement and identity card. For those who want a refund, just bring along your Note 7, a box, bank statement, and identity card.

Samsung only requires you to return Note 7 and the box. All the other accessories like fast charger, earphones, USB Type C, etc can be kept. If you don’t want to keep these accessories, you can give them back and take a refund, as long as you keep the receipt/bill. If you are bought the phone screen warranty and you choose the “exchange” option, this warranty will be applied for S7 Edge.

Samsung: on the way to gain the customer trust back

After Galaxy Note 7 explosions, the customers are losing their faith in Samsung. They even said that they won’t buy any products of the company anymore. Samsung is trying their best to gain back the customer trust. This “refund or exchange” campaign is one of their solutions. With the great customer service, Samsung is believed to gain their customers faith soon.

As we have mentioned in a previous article, the way Samsung deal with the scandal of Note 7 explosion has proven how much they care for their customers! Now, it looks like that strategy has worked out! Reportedly, most Note 7 users choose to switch for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge!

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge sales number has dramatically increased!

In case you missed, Samsung has officially put an end to Samsung Galaxy Note 7 production after series of scandals. To ease their customers, the Korean brand offers a complete refund for those who has bought a Note 7. In Taiwan, Samsung even decided to bonus $25 for users to buy a new smartphone from another brand. For those who want to exchange their Note7 with another Samsung product, the bonus is almost 4 times higher: 95$.

In addition, because there is a big price gap between Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and another Samsung phone, users also receive another sum of money. To be more specific, if users want to switch to S7 Edge, they will receive back the $125 to $155, which is equal to the gap between S7 Edge price and Note7 price. Similarly, if users want to replace note7 with Note5, they will be given from $125 to $220.

So far, that wonderful refund policy has lead to a positive result! According to the sales statistic provided by Taiwanese retailers, 90% of Note7 users decide to switch to Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. As a result, the sales number of this curved screen flagship has increased so dramatically that Samsung has to speed up the production of Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge!

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge sales increase – a good news for Samsung

This is such great news for Samsung after the brand has lost 2 or 3 billions USD of capital and up to 40 billions USD of share value. The sales increase of Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a living evidence of how important a brand’s customer service is! What is your opinion about this? Do you think Samsung will soon get back to the competition?

The scandal of Note 7 explosion has cost Samsung billions of USD and partially destroyed their reputation. However, when we consider the way they handled the situation, there’s one thing of Samsung that is worth our appreciation: their customer service!

Note 7 explosion: Samsung customer service is highly appreciated

Customer service is one of the most important factors that define the succeed of a company. Good customer service not only builds the reputation of the brand but also results in a great base of loyal customers. While Apple has done a very good job in this, Samsung, after the scandal of Note 7 explosion, has also proved how much they care for their customers. The way they handled the Note 7 “nightmare” is absolutely the best we could ask for.

First of all, it is a huge sacrifice that Samsung decided to end Samsung Galaxy Note 7 for good. It’s worth mentioning that Note 7 is NOT a common smartphone of this Korean company. It is supposed to be their leading flagship in the whole H2, 2016. However, after the Note 7 explosion accident, Samsung still decided to put an end to their own “child”, regardless of how much effort they have put to produce and promote this product!

Samsung even decided to offer a complete refund for those who return the Note 7 they bought, without any conditions attached. The first replacement program has cost Samsung one billion USD and the second one has “burned” another one or two billion of Samsung’s bank account. The entire process has made this Korean giant loose up to 40 billion USD of market share! This is a sacrifice that not every smartphone brand is willing to make.

Note 7 explosion: A lesson to learn!

In the end, Samsung did make a huge mistake in the production of Note 7. However, the way they take care of their customers after the scandal is really a big bonus. The brand also comes up with new plans. Two of them are Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy C9, which have been leaked recently. Let’s wait and see what Samsung will do to reenter the smartphone competition!

Nomu S30- a new Chinese phone- has just been unveiled. Besides the high protection, this device also comes with huge specs: 4GB RAM, 5000mAh…

Nomu S30: 4GB RAM, 5000mAh cell

Water resistance is a feature which is usually seen on high-end smartphones like iPhone 7 Plus or Galaxy S7 Edge. However, now, we can see this feature on an affordable device- Nomu S30. This phone is a new member of the Chinese Nomu lineup which is famous for rugged products. Speaking of the sturdy phones, Nomu handsets are the names that you can’t miss.

Nomu S30 is equipped with IP68 certification. With the waterproof feature, this phone can handle for 2 hours in the depth of water of 5 meters. S30 is not only waterproof but also shockproof. With the fall from the height of 1.2 meters, the new Nomu handset can still survive. With all these features, Nomu S30 will be the tough rival to the rugged Galaxy S7 Active from Samsung.

Under the solid and sturdy look, Nomu S30 specs are also very strong. The phone is powered by a 2.0Ghz octa-core MT6755 processor and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. It packs 4GB RA paired with 64GB of ROM. For photography, there is a 13MP main camera along with an 8MP selfie snapper. One of the most highlighted of the phone is a huge 5000mAh battery supported with fast charging technology PumpExpress 3.0. In addition, S30 has a 5.5-inch Full HD display and 4G connectivity.

Nomu S30: price and availability

Coming with a solid look, high protection, and great specs, this new Nomu phone will be a fierce device in the market. Samsung, as well as Galaxy S7 Active, should watch out because Nomu with S30 will be their tough competitor. Nomu S30 price and availability are still unknown. However, as we said before, this is an affordable device. So, we expect the price will be in the range of $250 – $400 ~ RM. 1055 – RM. 1687. If you want to know more about this S30, just stay tuned!

Samsung Galaxy S8 phone has been leaked again with more interesting features! Let’s take a look to see what are the new updates about this Samsung next year’s flagship!

Samsung Galaxy S8 phone: dual camera and no home button

This is not the first time Samsung Galaxy S8 phone is leaked. At the end of last month, the device showed up on Weibo with incredible specs: 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 830, 4k display and a 30MP main camera! Now, there are new updates about Samsung Galaxy S8 specs and these updates are even more interesting! According to many sources, including phonearena.com, S8 won’t come with a home button. Reportedly, the reason for this new design is to make room for a large display.

Another leaked detail is that the fingerprint scanner of Samsung Galaxy S8 phone will be integrated into the display. This means users can tap anywhere on the screen to have their fingerprint recorded. Moreover, it is also reported that Samsung suppliers are receiving orders for producing cameras with dual set-up. This new camera technology is expected to be closer to the technology in DSLR cameras.

As for the processor, as mentioned above, there will be a Snapdragon 830 chipset with the clock speed of 3.2GHz. There are also reports that an S8 version with Exynos 8895 chipset will also be available in the market. This Samsung-made chipset is speculated to support 3GHz maximum speed. Both chipsets will be produced on a 10nm process, which makes the chipsets much smaller and more battery saving.

Samsung Galaxy S8 phone: Availability

Samsung Galaxy S8 launch date is expected to be on 26th March next year, which is one day before the Mobile World Congress. As for Samsung Galaxy S8 price, currently, there is no information yet. However, we expect this phone will cost no lower than $1000! Now let’s be patient and we will keep you updated with the latest details about this phone!

In the most heated time of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explosion scandal, the internet has been revealing an abortion plan for this flagship. Shockingly, the Korean company just confirmed to discontinue Note 7 permanently.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 – the death of a flagship

Yesterday, we heard from a Korean News Agency that Galaxy Note 7 has been decided to be stopped, temporarily. Just a day later, Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg are reporting that; bitter as it may sound, Samsung has made their final decision to stop this flagship forever. And this announcement is valid as of right now. Yes, you are hearing it right, we are here to say a final goodbye to Note 7 – once upon a dream phone.

In retrospect, this decision is a result of a continuous series of reported explosion from Note 7 users all over the world. Even after the first attempt of recall, at least 5 other cases of the so call “safe” Note 7 replacement were still found catching fire. Apparently, it is impossible for Samsung, after that much effort, to gain back the trust from customers and the assurance for product safety.

Obviously, such discontinuation of the Note 7 will cause a huge impact on Samsung’s smartphone business. The company is suffering a $17 billion loss in sale revenue. Not to mention a considerable bad impression for the brand name and a lack in the Galaxy Note lineup. And if we look at a bigger picture, Samsung just lost a major market share to Apple, in the battle between Note 7 and iPhone in the global market.

Galaxy Note 7 discontinued – time to say goodbye

This is such a pity to witness all the bad lucks happening to Samsung and their most premium smartphone thus far. While many of us haven’t even got the chance to experience Note 7, the phone is already discontinued, for forever. This is absolutely a bitter lesson Samsung learnt, in the intense battle of the ever-growing smartphone industry. (Source)

Samsung Galaxy C9 beast has been spotted before on Antutu benchmark. Now, it looks like the phone has shown up again, in a teaser! Let’s take a look!

Samsung Galaxy C9 teased on Weibo!

Samsung has just posted a photo on its Weibo account, showing a smartphone in the dark, along with the caption: “The next big thing is coming”. The phone looks so unclear that we had to add some more exposure for a better view of the image. Finally, we can see a phone with rounded corner, 3 antenna lines on the top and possibly a metal unibody (as you can see below).

Samsung has not specified any further details about this mysterious smartphone. However, based on the recent leaks and reports, smartphone fans and tech lovers are expecting that this is nothing else but the Samsung Galaxy C9. As mentioned above, this phone has appeared on Antutu before. The phone is reported to carry a massive 6-inch full HD display – which could be what the “big thing” in the teaser refers to.

Other alleged Samsung Galaxy C9 specs are also very impressive. According to latest updates, this Samsung phone will arrive with a Snapdragon 652 at its heart, along with a spectacular 6GB RAM. For photography, the phone will possibly carry a 16MP camera both on the back and the front. Other leaked Samsung Galaxy C9 specs include a 4000mAh battery and 64GB of internal storage.

Samsung Galaxy C9: Price and availability

Besides the reports about the specs, there are also reports about Samsung Galaxy C9 launch date! Accordingly, this phone will hit the market at the end of this month or at the beginning of November. As for Samsung Galaxy C9 price, we haven’t received any detail yet. However, we expect that, with those specs, this Samsung phone will cost from $700 to $800 (RM. 2900 to RM. 3300).

Best waterproof Android phones 2016 – these phones come with the waterproof feature, which can survive and event work well underwater up to 30 mins at the maximum depth of 1 meter.

1. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Best waterproof Android phones 2016 – The first one is Galaxy S7 Edge. This Samsung phone owns may top-end features. Among those, it comes with the iPS 68 certification. This allows the phone to survive underwater about 30 mins at 1.5 meters (maximum depth). Galaxy S7 Edge is also protected from dirt, dust, and sand.

Galaxy S7 Edge is also one of the most powerful smartphones the world. It comes with 4GB RAM and two options of the processors: SnapDragon 820 and Exynos 8890. Besides, the phone features a high-quality screen, with 5.5-inch in size, 2K resolution, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for protection. S7 Edge packs a 3600 mAH battery, a combo of 12MP+5MP cameras, and it is running on Android 6.0 OS. The phone is available in two options of ROM, including 32GB and 64GB. The 32GB version costs about $727 while the 64GB costs about $752.

2. Samsung Galaxy S7

Best waterproof Android phones 2016 – Galaxy S7. Like its sibling-S7 Edge, Galaxy S7 also comes with iPS 68, which brings the phone waterproof and dustproof capability. It is also one of the top Samsung smartphones, with many appealing specs. Galaxy S7 comes with a 5.1 -inch Super AMOLED 2K screen, with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 as well. The phone comes in two versions with different processors: SnapDragon 820 and Exynos 8890. Both of them arrive with 4GB RAM, 3000 maH, and a combo of 12MP rear+5MP selfie shooter. As for Samsung Galaxy S7 price, it falls at $652 for 32GB ROM version and about $697 for 64GB ROM version.

3. HP Elite X3

Best waterproof Android phones 2016 – HP Elite X3. From HP brand, we have another flagship smartphone with waterproof feature. HP Elite X3 comes with IPS 67, which allows it to survive underwater up to 30 mins at the maximum depth of 1 meter. Also, Other HP Elite X3 specs are huge. It sports a 5.96-inch 2K screen, with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The phone is running on SnapDragon 820 and Window 10 OS. It also comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). For photography, there is a 16MP main camera accompanied by an 8MP selfie shooter. You’ll also find a huge 4150 mAH battery on this phone. HP Elite X3 price is around $480.

4. Sony Xperia XZ

Best waterproof Android phones 2016 – Sony Xperia XZ. Sony smartphones are famous for waterproof capability and Xperia XZ is not an exception. It features a IPS 68 certification, which allows the phone to work underwater at 1.5 meters (maximum depth) for about 30 mins. In terms of other Sony Xperia XZ specs, you’ll find a 5.2-inch LCD fullHD screen, a 2900 mAH battery with Quick Charge 3.0, and a combo of 23MP main + 13MP selfie shooter. Under the hood, it is powered by SnapDragon 820 and is running on Android 6.0 Os. It also packs a 3GB RAM and two ROM options: 32GB and 64GB. Sony Xperia XZ costs you about $746.

5. iPhone 7 Plus

Best waterproof Android phones 2016 – iPhone 7 Plus. This is a good new for Apple fans, the waterproof capability on iPhone 7 Plus is better than that of iPhone 6 series. It features IPS 67 certification, which allows the phone to survive underwater about 30 mins at the maximum depth of 1 meter. In terms of other iPhone 7 Plus specs, it comes with a 5.5-inch full HD screen with no Home button, a 2900 mAH battery, and 3GB RAM. One of the innovative features of iPhone 7 Plus is the camera, with a dual 12MP camera on the rear and 7MP selfie shooter. iPhone 7 Plus is working on A10 chipset and iOs 10 Os. About iPhone 7 Plus price, it comes at $769 (32GB), $869 (128GB), and $969 (256GB).

Best waterproof Android phones 2016

It seems that waterproof is gradually becoming an important feature on smartphones nowadays. Now, tell us which is your favorite smartphone from our list of best waterproof Android phones 2016?

Galaxy S7 vs Google Pixel – the battle between two 4GB RAM flagship phones. Both phones are claimed to sport the world’s top cameras. They also come with powerful processors. So, which one will be the winner? 

Google Pixel vs Galaxy S7 :4GB RAM flagships battle

If you are photo lover, both smartphones are ideal choices. Anyway, Google Pixel is rated higher than its rival. According to DxOMark – the famous camera benchmark website, Google Pixel camera scored at 89 while the Galaxy S7 scored at 88. Going to detail, Google Pixel sports a 12.3MP rear camera while on Galaxy S7, you’ll find a 12MP camera. The selfie shooter of Google Pixel is also better, with 8MP resolution, compared to 5MP camera on Galaxy S7.

Besides a better camera, Google Pixel is working on a newer OS – Android 7.1. Galaxy S7 is running on Android 6.0. In contrast, Galaxy S7 comes with a better screen. It has a 5.1-inch screen, with 2K resolution and Super AMOLED technology. On the other hand, Google Pixel has a 5.0-inch screen, with full HD resolution and AMOLED technology. Additionally, Galaxy S7 sports a 3000 mAH battery, which is 230 mAH bigger than Google Pixel’s battery (2770 mAH).

As for the internal assets, both phones come with the same amount of RAM: 4GB. However, Google Pixel seems to be stronger than it rival. Under the hood, it is powered by the newest processor from Qualcomm – SnapDargon 821. On the other hand, Galaxy S7 is working on Exynos 8890/SnapDragon 820 processor. The Google phone also offers a bigger ROM option of 128GB, compared to 64GB ROM on Galaxy S7.

Google Pixel vs Galaxy S7 : Price

The prices of two smartphones are quite similar. Google Pixel price starts at $649 ( for 32GB ROM version) and $749 (128GB version). Meanwhile, Galaxy S7 price is about $648 for 32GB ROM and $750 for 128GB version. As you can see, Google Pixel comes to this battle with a stronger processor and a likely better camera. In the mean time, Galaxy S7 specs are not too far from Google Pixel’s. Especially, it sports a bigger battery. So, which phone is the winner as you think?

Antutu, sometimes, is able to evaluate unannounced smartphones. That’s the case we are going to mention today! According to its latest updates, one secret prototype phone has got a record-breaking score: 203,737!

Secret prototype phone: more than 200.000 Antutu score!

We all know that iPhone 7 Plus is currently the official Antutu king with 172,644 scores. Its brother, iPhone 7 lands at no.2 with 170,124. However, it looks like this pair of Apple smartphones will not stay on top for so long. A new unknown phone has shown up on Antutu with 203.737 score, which is 30.000 higher. There are also hints that this new phone will be launched in Q1 of 2017.

After considering all the leaks and reports about smartphones that will hit the market in 2017, we expect that Samsung Galaxy S8 is the most likely to be this secret prototype phone. Samsung Galaxy S8 launch day is reported to be before next year’s Mobile World Congress – which will take place on 27th February. Previous leaks have shown that there will be two S8 variants in terms of chipset: one with Exynos 8895 and the other with 3.2GHz Snapdragon.

Moreover, Samsung Galaxy S8 is reported to house the Mali-G71 GPU – which is expected to be two times faster than the Mali-T880 GPU, which is available in recent Samsung flagships. Moreover, according to latest leaks on Weibo, there will be a 6GB RAM to assist the system. Other Samsung Galaxy S8 specs will include 64GB/128GB storage, 5.2-inch 4k display, 4200mAh battery and especially 30MP/9MP camera combo.

Prototype phone: The game-changing flagship of 2017?

So based on the leaked information, Samsung Galaxy S8 totally deserves more than 200.000 Antutu score right? However, up to now, nothing has been confirmed and S8 is just the most potential one. There are other possibilities such as Oppo Find 9, Microsoft Surface Phone and especially, the comeback Nokia smartphone! No matter which one is the mysterious prototype phone, 2017 will be a year to wait for!

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 considered as safe mode has been reported to explode recently for the second time. So, where did this explosion happen?

Samsung Galaxy Note 7: the next victim

Samsung has been involved many scandals and come in for a lot of criticism which relate to Note 7 explosions. In case you don’t know, Hui Renjie, a user from China – where Note7 is labelled “safe”, has just reported that his Note7 has exploded while in use, burning two of his fingers and damaging his Macbook nearby. That incident was really a shock and collapsed the customers’ trust towards Samsung.

This time, the explosion happened when passengers were boarding a flight Southwest Flight 994 to Baltimore. Brian Green is the unlucky owner of this exploded Note 7. According to the report, the smartphone was put in his pocket, and its battery level was at 80%, which means the phone was in normal condition. Suddenly, it overheated and began to emit smoke. Brian hurriedly throw it to the carpet. Luckily, there was just a little damage to the carpet, and no injuries were reported.

When the smartphone emitted smoke, it was not on charge. Green also said that since he bought that Note 7 he just used wireless charging feature. Until now, the reason that caused the device explosion is under investigation. The Verge also said that the smartphone is being kept by the Louisville Fire Department.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7: when explosion scandals end

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 soon became a hit when it came out. But series of its scandals seem don’t stop. Is there any news involving Samsung smartphones explosion in the future? All incidents have deteriorated Samsung reputation somehow. It is expected that Samsung will soon take prompt action to give efficient solutions.