Samsung are looking to gloss over the Note 7 disaster with an updated, highly coveted Jet Black edition of the Samsung Galaxy S7.

According to The Korea Herald, Samsung will be following in the footsteps of Apple once again, filling the void of the Note 7 with one of the most popular mobile colour of the year. Earlier this year we saw the release of the Galaxy s7 ‘Pink Gold’ which offered an Android alternative to the iPhone 6s Rose Gold handsets.

It appears that Samsung are combining this colour strategy with  generous cash benefits, in an attempt to boost demand for the nine-month-old Galaxy S7 over the brand new iPhone 7.

Here’s the specs for the Samsung Galaxy S7 if you’re interested in one of the most successful flagships of 2016:

• OS: Android v6.0 (Marshmallow OS)
• Processor:Octa Core Snapdragon 820 / Exynos 8890, 64 bit Chipset
• Display: 5.1 inch
• Memory: 32GB with expandable memory
• RAM: 3GB
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5, IP67 Water & Dust Resistance
• Networking 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, HSPA, GSM support, v4.2 Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, A-GPS,
• Battery: 3000 mAh battery

Also check out:

6 Reasons to buy the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Just how durable is the Samsung Galaxy S7? The Extreme Test Edition.

Purchase the he Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Sim Free with UK and International delivery.

It’s not unusual to see rumours circulating handset releases, but what is unusual is for the manufacturers to be the ones leaking information ahead of the big launch.

But, in what some may call an attempt to reinstall excitement to Samsung handsets, Lee Jae-Yong told the Wall Street Journal that the Galaxy S8 will have “a slick design and an improved camera.” Exciting news as the S8′s predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S7, already provides an incredible photographic experience.

Lee Jae-Yong also confirmed that the device will offer better artificial intelligence, but failed to confirm whether the S8 would include Viv’s technology.

Non-confirmed rumours for the S8 updates include:

• Optical Fingerprint Recognition Technology
•  5.5-inch 4K display
• 6GB of RAM
• The removal of the home button
• Snapdragon 830

If you can’t wait for the Samsung Galaxy S8, get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge today, available with UK and International delivery.

The launch of the Galaxy Note 7 was an undoubtable debacle for Samsung, creating fears that the Note series will be haunted by memories of exploding batteries for years to come.

To add insult to injury, new reports from South Korean news outlet Newsis aren’t helping the tech giants reputation. Their latest report suggests that the flagship phablet from Samsung could be killed off completely, with Samsung reducing releases to a single premium phone annually to ensure product quality. An insider from Samsung’s Russian operations has also reported that the Note brand is feeling the pressure following the company’s decision to announce the end of the Galaxy Note 7 (source:PhoneArena.)

This news obviously has not been confirmed by Samsung, but there are two things we know for sure;

1. Samsung will certainly be working had to make changes to its current marketing strategy to gain back the confidence of the consumer, which can only result in some exciting tech advancements in the future.

2. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are still one of our favourite and most reliable Android handsets released this year.

Get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge with UK and International delivery and read the rumoured specs for the Samsung Galaxy S8 handset here.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 took the mobile market by storm, with its  professional-grade Dual Pixel Sensor, new custom CPU, powerful GPU and 4GB RAM make for a potent combination.

With the delays on the Galaxy Note 7, we’re welcoming the news of an early release for the Galaxy S8.

We expect that the Samsung Galaxy S8 is certain to launch in early 2017, since the beginning of the year is typically when Samsung rolls out its new flagships. and with Mobile World Congress 2017 set to be scheduled for 27 February a release date of February 26 is likely.

 Rumoured Specs include:

• 5.1-inch and 5.5-inch 4K displays
• A similar design to S7 with refinements
• Dual-lens camera
• 30 Megapixel rear camera
• 8 Megapixel front-facing snapper
• 4200mAh battery
• 3GHz Exynos 8895 processor in some regions
• 6GB of RAM
• An iris scanner
• The Viv AI assistant
• Smart Glow
• A mini projector

If you can’t wait for the S8, get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge today.

With Samsung’s S Health app for Samsung handsets and Wearable tech, you’ll have the opportunity to improve your health at your fingertips. ‘Take the leap  to better health and a better you’ with the help of the S Health fitness coach.

When most people think of wearables and fitness trackers, the initial association is with a step monitor. However, Health apps, in particular the S Health from Samsung  have become a lot more sophisticated in the ways they track and record your exercise.  The Samung Gear S3 for example is synced with Samsung’s S Health providing intuitive charts and helpful tips. The goals within the app will guide you to achieve your health & fitness targets.

The Smart Health trackers not only make it easy to log your daily activities, they also allow you to measure and manage your health and environmental records such as SpO₂, and ultraviolet using the built-in sensors in Samsung smartphones and wearables. The highly accurate heart rate monitor of the Gear Fit 2, also offer the benefits of a highly accurate heart rate monitor, allowing you to check when you’re in the vigorous intensity zone to step up the intensity.

Personal trainer apps for smartwatches are continuously growing in popularity, offering you the ability to develop your workout schedule, get suggestions on new moves to try, and receive personalised feedback to keep you motivated without the heart price tag of a Person trainer.

Check out The S Health App on any Samsung device, including the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge or Samsung Galaxy Note 7. You can also enjoy the app on the new Samsung Gear S3 and Samsung Gear Fit 2 wearable devices.

Sony recently released the Sony Xperia XZ, a handset that promises to provide you with the best of Sony digital imaging technology in three ways:

1. Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor makes photos sharper with more details and less noise.
2. The BIONZ™ image processing engine for clarity and colour adjustments.
3. The G Lens for bright shots even in low light situations.

But how does the Xperia XZ measure up against one of the most popular flagships of 2016, the Samsung Galaxy S7? Read on to find out.

Size and Weight:

XZ: 146 x 72 x 8.1mm

Galaxy S7: 161g 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm

Main Camera: 

XZ: 23Megapixel:

• 1/2.3” Exmor™ RS for mobile image sensor, BIONZ™ for mobile,
• 24mm Wide Angle G Lens F2.0, Triple image sensing technology, Quick Launch and Capture, 5x Clear Image Zoom,
• ISO up to 12800, Superior Auto Mode,
• Manual focus, Shutter speed control,
• Pulse LED Flash, HDR photo, 4K and Full
• HD Video, SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization)

Galaxy S7: 12 Megapixel:

• 1/2.6” sensor size,
• Phase Detection Autofocus, F1.7,
• OIS, LED flash,
• 4K and Full HD
• (1080p) video recording,
• 1.4 µm pixel size,
• Geo-tagging,
• Simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording,
• Touch focus,
• Face/smile detection,
• Panorama

Front Camera: 

XZ: 13Megapixel:

• Exmor™ RS sensor,
• Autofocus,
• 22mm Wide Angle Lens F2.4
• Quick launch and capture,
• Full HD Video,
• SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization)

Galaxy S7: 5 Megapixel

• F1.7,
• 22mm,
• Dual video call,
• Auto HDR

Battery:

XZ: 2900 mAh battery

• STAMINA Mode,
• Quick Charge,
• Qnovo Adaptive Charging

Galaxy S7: 3000 mAh battery

• Fast battery charging
• 60% in 30 min (Quick Charge 2.0)

Performance:

XZ: Qualcomm® Snapdragon 820 Processor

• 64-bit capable,
• 4G/LTE,
• Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Galaxy S7: Qualcomm® Snapdragon 820,

• Exynos 8890 Octa,
• Android 6.0 (Marshmallow),
• LTE

Audio:

XZ: Hi-Res Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD),

• Digital Noise Cancelling,
• DSEE HX upscaling to Hi-Res

Galaxy S7: Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Purchase the Samsung Galaxy S7 or Sony Xperia XZ Sim Free today.

The future of Google searching is here in the form of Now on Tap.

The main idea of Google’s Now on Tap is to extend the reach of Google across your mobile, making it easier and faster to find the information you need.

Now on Tap is integrated into Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and can be used by holding down the home button. Once activated, Google performs a search and scan of the current screen, providing relevant information than may be of use such as web links, directions etc.

How to use Now on Tap on your Android handset:

1. On any screen, touch and hold the Home button.
2. Google uses what’s on your screen to show you related info, apps, and actions

So, how would you use Now on Tap during everyday life? 

• Restaurants: Find restaurants and other points of interest mentioned on screen.
• Movies: See reviews and info about a cast using the film name.
• Music: Get details about a song or artist from within your app.
• People: Learn about famous people and celebrities in the news.
• Images: Get info about artwork, product logos, landmarks, and more.

Searching images on Google isn’t exactly a new thing, but with Now on Tap you literally replace search terms with an image. For example, if you can take a photograph of Big Ben, hold the home button to activate Now on Tap and the handset will analyse the image contents to provide you more information on this tourist attraction.  It can even work and analyse photos direct from your camera app.

Now on Tap is an innovative feature that is continually being developed and improved by Google and we’re certainly excited to use it.

Test out Now on Tap for yourself on some of our most popular Android handsets available sim free, including the Samsung Galaxy S7, LG G5 and the Huawei P9 today.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge handsets in gold and black are now coming with the added bonus of a huge bundle of freebies. Both handsets will arrive with a free Samsung Evo Plus 32GB MicroSD card and 12 months subscription to McAfee Mobile Security. What’s  more, you’ll be able to protect your high end flagships thanks to the inclusion of a free case.

Free Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Bundle worth £70:

1. Free Case Mate, Naked Tough, Dual Layer Protection Case for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (worth £28.99)

2. Free Samsung Evo Plus 32GB MicroSD card

3. 12 months McAfee Mobile Security.

(Please note this offer only applies to the purchase of the S7 Edge in Black and Gold only)

Free Samsung Galaxy S7 Bundle worth over £50:

1. Redneck Prima Wallet Folio Case

2. Free Samsung Evo Plus 32GB MicroSD card

2. 12 months McAfee Mobile Security

(Please note that this offer is available on the purchase of any Samsung Galaxy S7 in gold or black only.)

Purchase the Samsung Galaxy S7 or Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge today.

We’re all aware by now that the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are excellent flagship models offering, high speeds and quality specs. But what apps should you be downloading onto your device?

We spotlight 5 of the best:

Go Launcher

If you’re looking to personalise your Android screen, then Go Launcher is an obvious choice. With highly interactive controls, you’ll have access to over 10 thousand theme styles and 15 app widgets.

Accomplish

Accomplish is a task managing app for those who like to graphically plan their schedule. Create and organise your tasks simply with this intuitive app that also syncs with your Google Calendar too.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge offer amazing Camera experiences thanks to the dual pixel sensor, so this best selling, award winning photo-editing app is an obvious choice.  Create, edit and share professional shots, using the in built editing settings and filters, whilst members can access their images anywhere thanks to the Creative Cloud.

Netflix

With a 5.1 inch or 5.5 inch screen, streaming films and boxsets on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the S7 Edge is a delight. Netflix offers an impressive subscription service whatever your taste in entertainment, and they’ve also recently partnered with Disney for exclusive streaming of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar.

Twitch

These handsets are a gamers dream, so it was hard to pinpoint one game app that outshone the rest. However, Twitch comes forward as a game streaming site that provides a powerful video streaming platform for the gaming community. View what others are laying and subscribe to your favourite channels to make sure you never miss a gaming moment again.

Purchase the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Sim Free today.

Be one of the first: We’ve got the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge in a white pearl colour option, providing a chic and premium aesthetic.

Samsung’s flagship handsets have been taking the market by storm, thanks to the combination of high end features, KNOX security and a quite frankly unbelievable durability level. Check out our blog to see just how much these handsets can withstand, and 5 Reasons to buy the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.

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