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Samsung releases June 2016 security update for Galaxy Note 5
Samsung has won the race to become the first OEM to release the June 2016 Android Security Updates for one of its handsets, with an update for the Galaxy Note 5 appearing on one...
Optus unleashes Marshmallow updates for Galaxy S6 model phones
Over the last week, it appears that Optus and Samsung has unleashed a slew of updates for Samsung phones, bringing them up to the Android 6.0 level finally. The phones are all in the...
Software Updates for the week ending 28 April 2016
We've had reports overnight that users of Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge+ on Optus, and unlocked Galaxy Note 5 users, are receiving updates to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow this weekend. If you're not yet receiving updates...
Samsung begins pushing out Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for the Galaxy Note 5
If you're a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 user, you'll be glad to hear that there are reports that Samsung has begun rolling out Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to international Galaxy Note 5 users.
The reports, which...
Rumour: Samsung Marshmallow updates for flagships
We know that Samsung are nearly ready with their updates for some of their flagship phones with a leak in November showing their roadmap for rollout. The phones that are due to get...
Phil’s highlights of 2015
OK, so who stole 2015? We only started this one a few weeks ago didn’t we? Or maybe it has just been another ridiculously busy year with a heap to do, not enough time...
One Galaxy Note 5 owner appears to have gotten a Marshmallow update a little...
In an interesting turn, after we reported on the leak of Samsung's Marshmallow update roadmap, one - yes, just one - T-Mobile user in the USA by the name "Danon" has received an Android...
It appears Samsung’s Marshmallow roadmap has been leaked, with updates starting December 2015
It looks as if Samsung's roadmap for updating its top tier devices to Android 6.0 Marshmallow has been leaked, and the news is especially good for the owners of Samsung's most recent devices, the...
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 — Review
The Samsung Galaxy Note series of phones have been instrumental in defining the “Phablet” devices. The larger screen has given users extra functionality and freedom to do more while on the move and...
Retailer Round-up: This weeks specials
Seeming as we haven't brought you a retailer round-up in quite a while, I thought it might be appropriate timing to at least try and bring this back cause there are a few specials...
Optus and Telstra begin rolling out “Stagefright” update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Optus and Telstra have been testing their Stagefright fixes for the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Note 5, and they've begun rolling out the update to users on their network.
The Optus rollout is listed as...
Samsung device list starting to emerge for Marshmallow update
Following the release of Android 6.0 to AOSP and updates for Nexus and Android One handsets beginning, Android OEMs have their development teams in overdrive in an effort to be among; if not the...
Samsung working on major update for Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, Note 5, and more
Samsung, once known for infrequent (if not nonexistent) updates to its handsets, has changed tactics with its 2015 releases, with most of its current phones receive semi-regular updates. We don't know what's in most...
Samsung taunts Apple with their latest US advert
Samsung and Apple have had a few disagreements in the past, their patent wars about slide to unlock, button shapes and various simple functions within their respective mobile operating systems are a testament to...
Optus switches on 3x Carrier Aggregation in Melbourne CBD ahead of Galaxy Note 5...
Optus has today announced that their 3x Carrier Aggregation technology has been switched on for users in the Melbourne CBD ahead of the launch of the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ this...