The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge has only just received the Nougat 7.0 upgrade and we were not expecting to see new updates being released for it anytime soon, apart from the monthly security patches. However, a very small package has started to hit the international version the S7 Edge via OTA. The 15MB file is only being rolled out for the smartphones that have already Nougat installed on them. According to SamMobile, this update is probably a patch that's designed to bring more stability to the Nougat build.
Mysteriously enough, the changelog does not provide users with any details other than the generic message which accompanies every update. Take a look at the screenshot to see for yourself. What it does reveal is the build version, which is G935FXXU1DQAS. If you have received the update and have any idea as to what improvements and bug fixes it brings to the S7 Edge, feel free to let us know in the comments. In the meanwhile, head over to our firmware section to download and flash the latest firmware and updates for all your Samsung smartphones. You can check out this tutorial just in case you don't know how to flash ROM updates manually with Odin3.
Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)
When it comes to news on the internet, they are often based on rumors, leaks and sometimes even pure speculation. According to such an unconfirmed report by Reuters, Samsung could be considering the idea of building a manufacturing unit in the United States. The plant would be used to manufacture home appliances for the local market. Experts have cited the idea as a result of the new US President's plans to impose heavy import taxes on all products manufactured outside the country. Although Samsung has not confirmed the news, the President has already thanked Samsung for their decision on Twitter!
The tweet read, "Thank you, @Samsung! We would love to have you!"
According to The Investor, an unnamed Samsung official has expressed that the tweet puts a lot of unwarranted pressure on the company. Firstly, it gives the public an impression that the decision has already been made by Samsung. Secondly, it could be viewed as an indirect way of forcing the Korean company into building a manufacturing plant over here in the US.
It remains to be seen if Samsung really does invest more into building manufacturing plants in the US, especially since its recent semiconductor business in Texas has just received a $17 billion investment.
Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)
The latest and greatest Android updates for your Samsung smartphones for the day are here. Just make sure that you are aware of how to flash the firmware updates onto your device manually with Odin3 and you are all set. Here's a tutorial, in case you don't already know. Find your device from the list below and you are good to go.
After Verizon, now AT&T is rolling out the first Android security update of the year for the Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy Note Edge. The file for the Galaxy S5 is a 192MB patch with the firmware version G900AUCU4DQA1. Apart from the usual Android SMR security improvements, it also contains a number of Samsung's own bug fixes, which will improve your Galaxy S5's performance.
The Note Edge also started to receive the January patch on the same day but it is of a much smaller size than the one released for the S5. The 36.5MB file will have the firmware version N915AUCS2DPK3.
Unfortunately, this is probably the last update which the two devices are going to receive. Given that the S5 and the Note 4/Note Edge are both about three years old, that is to be expected. In fact, Samsung has supported its older devices surprisingly well lately, given that most OEMs stop updating their smartphones after two years from the date of release.
Head over to our firmware section to find all the latest updates for your smartphone.
Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)
A recent report by Korea Economic Daily states that The Murata Manufacturing Company will be supplying Samsung with a percentage of the batteries which the OEM will need to power the upcoming Galaxy S8. The Japanese company came into limelight in 2016, when it gained control over Sony's battery manufacturing unit. If this report is true, it puts to rest the rumor that LG will be supplying the Galaxy S8 with a percentage of its batteries.
However, the amount of batteries which will (reportedly) be supplied by Murata is not really significant (2% - 8%). Samsung's own battery division (Samsung SDI) will be supplying the S8 with most of its battery packs. Incidentally, Samsung SDI was also responsible for making the first batch of faulty batteries which caused the Galaxy Note 7 to explode in the first place. The production process has since been revamped and improved upon significantly with an investment of $128 million, according to Samsung. Let's just hope that it was enough to prevent any future disasters.
Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)
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