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Samsung today announced the launch of its mobile payment service, Samsung Pay, in China, which has been made possible with its association with China UnionPay. The company had announced last month that it will be launching Samsung Pay in China sometime in March. Initially, Samsung Pay in China will support debit and credit cards from the following banks in the region: China CITIC Bank China Construction Bank China Everbright Bank China Guangfa Bank China Minsheng Banking Corp....

The Korean Multinational Company, tech giant Samsung deals with the consumer IT and electronic devices, and Samsung patents smartwatch with virtual user interface concept which will allow the user to project a screen from the device onto their hand. As the tech giant company Samsung filed the petition to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in which it described a particular device was not seen before or even it is impossible to build in a near future according to the tech researchers and experts....

The faulty batteries that Samsung shipped in millions of Galaxy Note 7 units worldwide have led consumers to doubt the QA testing done by the company for its devices. After all, with so many Note 7 units exploding, how could Samsung not detect the issue in its internal testing? As it turns out, Samsung tested the batteries that it used inside the Galaxy Note 7 in its own labs instead of the 28 third-party labs certified by CTIA....

It is believed that all these OLED displays, that are reportedly being sourced from Samsung, would be brought to use in Apple’s upcoming iPhone 8. The latest contract signed by Samsung Display and Apple is, in fact, worth $4.3 billion. For those unaware of the development, Apple is rumored to be moving away from the IPS LCD panels for their iPhones and iPads in favour of contemporary OLED panels. In fact, Apple has been quite late to join the OLED bandwagon, as by now most smartphone manufacturers has already started using LED panels for their flagship devices....

But while avoiding calls from unrecognized business numbers can minimize the chances of accidentally answering a spam call, it can also put a damper on important business. After all, the same company can use several different numbers or extensions, making it easy to miss a call you need. Tap or click here for ways to stop annoying robocalls. There’s a new solution that could help end these types of issues....

Solar AI’s rent-to-own model lets homeowners pay a monthly fee to tap solar energy, without having to pay any upfront cost to install or maintain the panels. By taking over the costs needed to implement and upkeep the system, the startup is hoping to address a top barrier that has kept adoption low in Singapore, according to Solar AI’s co-founder Bolong Chew. Founded at the start of the pandemic in early-2020, the local startup was incubated and seed-funded by French energy group, Engie....

If you expect to play Uncharted 4 or The Last Guardian on your smartphone, go forgetting it. Sony is passed to the mobile does not mean you let consoles in the background. However, PC-grade gaming on mobile devices may also not be too far away, with Qualcomm officially announcing support for desktop-grade Windows OS on its future Snapdragon-based mobile devices. The PlayStation games for mobile iOS and Android that has already revealed belong to franchise catalog even years we do not see in traditional consoles....

Sony today silently updated the Xperia SP software support page to mention that it will not be updating the device to Android 4.4 KitKat. The company had initially promised to roll out the latest version of Android to its mid-range handset, but has changed its mind for some unknown reasons. Sony had launched the Xperia SP back in May 2013 and had updated its support page towards the end of 2014 to reflect that it would be getting the Android 4....

Just over a month after it initially rolled out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 lineup of devices, Sony has started rolling out a new firmware for these devices containing a plethora of bug fixes and improvements. Sony has also taken into account the feedback given by the Xperia community for the first firmware and included some of their requested features to their latest firmware....

Well, you think you do. You believe that there won’t be another (big) COVID surge. Even if there is, you’re going to finally believe in what used to be called a normal summer, one that involves trips, family, love, sun, and even, perhaps, fun. I don’t want to dampen your dreams and desires. I would, though, like to caution you about a little something that Southwest Airlines just revealed. On its last earnings call, new CEO Bob Jordan offered a slightly different perspective from the one you might expect....

Spin the Bottle Video Dating App Launches on iOS Spin the Bottle is just like the classic party game, only this time it’s with real people from your area who are looking to meet. The premise is simple: Players will give the bottle their best spin, and when it stops, they’ll enter into a 30 second video date where they can chat up their potential match. If they’re feeling the love, they can give their date a kiss and see if they return the affection....

Obviously, things are going to be a little different this year due to the pandemic. Tap or click here to find out how to host the perfect virtual Thanksgiving. Even though you might not be able to have the traditional family feast, you may still want to get out and do some Black Friday shopping in person. But is that even possible? Are stores going to be open? We’ve got the answers you’re looking for....

Unfortunately, there are times when the apps you want to add to your Android won’t download. You may try and try but end up staring at the screen, waiting endlessly for the app to load on your device. Complicating the issue is there are tons of reasons apps won’t download. Here are some steps to troubleshoot the problem and download apps again on your Android. 1. Check that you have a strong Wi-Fi or mobile data connection If you can’t download apps on your Android device, you should start by checking your connection....

Telegram Is Rolling Out Live Locations, A New Media Player, And More Telegram 4.4 has just been announced, and judging by the number of new features included; it is not a minor update but quite the opposite. Time after knowing that WhatsApp will add a real-time location to its application, Telegram is ahead of the app owned by Facebook. It already offers this possibility, in addition to other improvements we review below....

The technology is undeniably having a moment in the spotlight, particularly as consumers figure out innovative ways to use headsets for the new post-pandemic work paradigm. One of the key uses of pro-level XR headsets by consumers is to eliminate the pain points of working remotely. If you’re a professional in a field like design, field service, or any other highly collaborative and primarily visual field, these headsets could completely change how you work while freeing you to work from virtually anywhere....

Plus, these pools have come a long way. Advancements in the polyester and PVC used to make the liner walls have made them significantly more puncture and tear-resistant. Today’s above-ground pool frames usually get created using rust and corrosion-resitant heavy-duty material like steel, too. In other words, these pools are built to last. Beyond that, the latest above-ground pools come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Maybe you want an expansive one to host pool parties or you’re looking for something more kid-friendly....

And the only thing better than a glass of juice is one that comes from fresh-squeezed fruits and vegetables. In the past, that meant squeezing your fruits by hand or going to a juice bar and paying a premium price. Now, it’s easy to make your own fresh juice at home. There are home juicers of all types – citrus, centrifugal and masticating. This can make choosing the best home juicer a bit challenging....

There are many wireless surround sound systems on the market, and it can feel overwhelming to sift through options and price tags. But don’t worry, ZDNET experts scoured the market to find the best wireless surround systems for a variety of preferences and price pounds. Based on thousands of real user reviews and in-depth market research, these are the best wireless surround systems you can buy. Also: Ditch the AirPods and get a portable speaker instead: Our top picks While setting up your home, also consider our top picks for the best stereo speakers, the best soundbars, and the best PC speakers for your home or office!...

For students planning to take advanced math classes in high school or move on to math- or science-based degree programs in college, investing in a good graphing calculator while in high school can mean paying that one expensive price tag and not worrying about it again. While there are basic graphing calculators on the market, some of the more advanced models are better equipped for advanced math that students may encounter in university....

More is more As my colleague Harry McCracken wrote on Twitter during the event, “If the ione is still the best less-is-more phone, I think Samsung wants the Galaxy S4 to be the best more-is-more phone.” The entire event was overflowing—with specs, with features, with dramatizations. /NSMeet the Galaxy S4, Samsung’s new smartphone. It arrives in late April. After a very brief opening segment that laid down the phone’s specs, the rest of the hour-long presentation was about showing scenarios in which the phone’s features could make life easier, all in keeping with Samsung’s tag line for the phone, “fe companion....