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  • Samsung urges Galaxy Note7 users to visit dealers

    Samsung Electronics West Africa has advised users of Galaxy Note 7 in Nigeria to seek assistance in their nearest authorised dealers’ shop across the country.

    Its Director and Business Leader, Information Mobile and Technology, Emmanouil Revmatas, said the firm is investigating the issues around the malfunctioning of the device.

    Although the Galaxy Note7 has not been released in Nigeria, “customers are advised to return their Galaxy Note7 to Samsung Authorised Service Centres and be guided with available options. Those who have already returned their Galaxy Note7 will also be contacted from Samsung for their options. “

    “We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause to customers and partners who have trusted and waited for the Galaxy Note7.

    “We are working with relevant regulatory bodies to investigate the recently reported cases involving the Galaxy Note7. For the benefit of consumers’ safety, we stopped sales and exchanges of the Galaxy Note7 and have consequently decided to stop production.”

  • Samsung halts sales of Galaxy Note 7

    Samsung halts sales of Galaxy Note 7

    Samsung Electronics halted sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones yesterday and told owners to stop using them.

    The company said in a statement in Seoul that it was investigating reports of fires from the phone by consumers.

    ”Consumers with either an original Galaxy Note 7 or replacement Galaxy Note 7 device should power down and stop using the device,” the company said.

    Samsung is now considering permanently halting sales of its flagship smartphones as an option, a source familiar with the matter said.

    Fresh reports of fires in replacement devices prompted new warnings from regulators, phone carriers and airlines.

    However, Samsung spokeswoman said nothing had been decided about future sales plans.

    The world’s top smartphone maker said it asked all global carriers to stop sale of the Note 7s and the exchange of original devices for replacements.

    The company is offering to exchange Note 7s for other products or refund them.

    Samsung’s decision to pull Note 7s off the shelves for the second time in less than two months could result in a huge loss of finance and reputation.

    Analysts said a permanent end to Note 7 sales could cost Samsung up to $17 billion and tarnish its other phone products in the minds of consumers and carriers.

    Investors wiped $18.8 billion off Samsung Electronics’ market value on yesterday as its shares closed down eight per cent – their biggest daily percentage decline since 2008.

    The premium device, launched in August, was supposed to compete with Apple’s latest iPhone for supremacy in the smartphone market.

    However, within days of the launch, images of charred Note 7s began appearing on social media, in the first sign that something was wrong with the gadget.

    Samsung has since recalled 2.5 million Note 7s due to faulty batteries.

    ”This has probably killed the Note 7 brand name – who knows if they will even be allowed to re-release it,” Mr Edward Snyder, managing director of Charter Equity Research said.

    ”By the time they fix the problem, they have to go through recertification and requalification, and by the time that happens, they are going up against the (Galaxy) S8 launch.”

  • Samsung halts sales of Galaxy Note 7

    Samsung halts sales of Galaxy Note 7

    Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. halted sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on Tuesday and told owners to stop using them.

    The company said in statement in Seoul that it was investigating reports of fires from the phone by consumers.

    “Consumers with either an original Galaxy Note 7 or replacement Galaxy Note 7 device should power down and stop using the device,” the company said.

    Samsung is now considering permanently halting sales of its flagship smartphones as an option, a source familiar with the matter said.

    Fresh reports of fires in replacement devices prompted new warnings from regulators, phone carriers and airlines.

    However, Samsung Spokeswoman said that nothing had been decided about future sales plans.

    The world’s top smartphone maker said it had asked all global carriers to stop sales of the Note 7s and the exchange of original devices for replacements.

    The company is offering to exchange Note 7s for other products or refund them.

    Samsung’s decision to pull Note 7s off the shelves for the second time in less than two months could result in huge financial and reputational costs.

    Analysts say a permanent end to Note 7 sales could cost Samsung up to $17 billion and tarnish its other phone products in the minds of consumers and carriers.

    Investors wiped $18.8 billion off Samsung Electronics’ market value on Tuesday as its shares closed down eight per cent – their biggest daily percentage decline since 2008.

    The premium device launched in August was supposed to compete with Apple Inc’s latest iPhone for supremacy in the smartphone market.

    However, within days of the launch, images of charred Note 7s began appearing on social media, in the first sign that something was amiss with the gadget.

    Samsung has since recalled 2.5 million Note 7s due to faulty batteries.

    “This has probably killed the Note 7 brand name – who knows if they will even be allowed to re-release it,” Mr Edward Snyder, Managing Director of Charter Equity Research, said.

    “By the time they fix the problem, they have to go through recertification and requalification, and by the time that happens, they are going up against the (Galaxy) S8 launch.”

    (Reuters/NAN)

  • Samsung postpones Galaxy Note7 launch

    Samsung Electronics West Africa Limited (SEWA) has announced the postponement of the launch of Samsung Galaxy Note7 in Nigeria. This is sequel to the postponement of sales of the device globally due to isolated battery cell problems.

    On September 2 this year, Samsung had announced an official Galaxy Note7 replacement programme due to battery cell manufacturing error which had led to a few reported incidents.

    In a statement, the company stated that “since customers’ safety is top priority, all Galaxy Note7 purchased are eligible for replacement regardless of the original place of purchase.” Although the Galaxy Note7 has not been released in Nigeria, the current Galaxy Note7 users are kindly advised to visit the nearest Samsung Authorised Service Centre for immediate assistance about replacement programme.

    “We acknowledge the inconvenience this may have caused in the market, but this is to ensure that Samsung continues to deliver the highest quality products to Samsung customers. “Samsung is completely committed to fixing this problem and ensuring the highest level of safety and satisfaction for its customers,” the firm said in the statement.

     

  • Samsung recalls smartphones over battery problems

    Samsung recalls smartphones over battery problems

    Samsung Electronics is recalling its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone and said that battery problems were behind phones catching fire.

    The decision follows reports in the United States and South Korea of the phone “exploding” during or after charging, the BBC reports.

    The South Korean company said customers who already bought the phone will be able to swap it for a new one.

    The recall comes just one week ahead of an expected presentation of a new iPhone model from its main rival Apple.

    “We have received several reports of battery explosion on the Note 7 that and it has been confirmed that it was a battery cell problem,” the president of Samsung’s mobile business, Koh Dong-jin, told reporters.

    The firms said it would take about two weeks to prepare replacement devices.

    According to Samsung, the phone has been launched in 10 countries so far but with different companies supplying the batteries.

  • 5 quick ways to save data on android

    5 quick ways to save data on android

    Even as the cost for data is getting cheaper by the day, with every network suddenly offering 3.5G for N2000, some smartphones just will not help you maximize your data as much as your keep maximising the device.

    Recall the irritating prompt that drops in your message box reading: “You have less than 10mb left of your data.” It is understandable that you detest it. No worries, many more people do too.

    Well, there is good news for a few non-techy smartphone (especially Android) users like me and you. Thus, find these 5 quick tips on how to conserve data on android phones.

    Data Diet: Five Easy Ways to Save Your Data

    1. Reduce the amount of data used by your Android mobile device or computer by turning on Chrome Data Saver Mode. From compressing web pages to removing images when loading a page on a slow connection, you’re able to save up to 70% more data.1

     

    2. Offline YouTube videos and watch them as often as you like without using data or buffering each time with YouTube Offline.

    1. 2Whether it’s your neighborhood or a weekend getaway destination, there’s a way to use Google Maps without using any data. Download an area of the world and seamlessly use Maps features like turn-by-turn navigation and access useful location information without a network connection using Google Maps Offline.

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    1. Identify and remove data intensive apps by going to Settings > Data Usage on your Android device. You may be surprised to see data being used by apps you hardly touch!

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    1. Disable auto-updating apps on your Android device by opening Google Play and tapping the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) on the top left of the screen. Go to Settings > tap Auto-update apps > select Do not auto-update apps or Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi.

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    Simple! You can now begin to have a better use of your smartphone. Go and enjoy the Smartlife

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  • Reps warn Samsung, others on local content compliance

    House of Representatives’ Committee on Local Content has warned international oil and gas services companies, including Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) of South Korea against flouting the Nigerian Local Content laws.

    The committee said it strongly opposed a situation where foreign oil firms and their cohorts exceed expatriate quota and breaking other rules that are contained in the Nigerian Content Act, adding that it would not allow any infractions on the Act to go unpunished.

    The Committee’s Chairman, Hon Emmanuel Ekon, while speaking on the sideline of tour of LADOL Free Trade Zone in Lagos by the committee, said no efforts would be spared on ensuring that foreign-owned firms comply with all known local content rules in Nigeria.

    He said the committee would sanction any non-compliant firm irrespective of its investments in the country.

    Ekon said: “The fact that Samsung partner LADOL to build multi-billion dollar Total Egina Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel in Nigeria does not confer on it the right to violate the laws of the land. The committee is not out to witch-hunt any firm, but it was only doing its job of implementing laws for the growth of country.”

    According to him, monopoly is the bane of the Nigerian economy, adding that local operators in the petroleum industry have shown that they cannot be put aside by their foreign counterparts. Ekon said the committee would use its legislative instruments to protect indigenous operators in the oil sector and others.

    “The indigenous companies have shown that they have the capacity to grow the economy. LADOL is one of such firms. The company has demonstrated faith in Nigeria by investing over $600million in the country. Besides, LADOL has built a fabrication yard of its zone. The yard has employed 2,500 jobs and helped in developing skills.  The major goal of LADOL is to provide 50,000 direct and indirect jobs and the firm is working hard to achieve this. That is why stakeholders must join forces together to support LADOL and other companies that have shown the desire to promote the nation’s economy,” he added.

    He berated Nigerians, who have lots of money in banks abroad because they help in promoting foreign economies to the detriment of Nigeria.

    Also, the acting Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Mr. Daziba Patrick Obah, urged local investors to invest in Nigeria, stressing that they stand to gain a lot by doing so. He said with the local content law, indigenous firms are sure of getting good returns on investment.

    Obah said: “The Board, the House of Representatives Committee on Local Content and other relevant stakeholders are out to promote indigenous investment.  We would do all we can to support local operators with a view to developing the nation’s economy.  The Board, for instance, has taken a decision to open office in LADOL base. It is part of efforts to promote local content,” he said.

    The Managing Director of Lagos Offshore Logistics (LADOL), Dr. Amy Jadesimi said the ongoing  Egina  FPSO project and others in the zone, are undertaken by LADOL and its partners in order to make Nigeria oil and gas hub in West Africa and Africa.

  • Consumers laud Samsung’s Galaxy J series

    Consumers laud Samsung’s Galaxy J series

    Samsung has taken another leap in its mobile phone brand rating. It has introduced a new smartphone, Galaxy J series, reports TONIA ‘DIYAN.

    Consumers across the country have applauded Samsung for introducing a new phone in addition to its collection of smartphones. The phone is expected to cater for the growing demand for affordable and superior smartphones with high-end performance and better user experience.

    Samsung has been manufacturing low-end Android phones that have become popular among consumers and people can now buy at affordable prices.

    Android phones from Samsung have made it possible for more Nigerians to migrate from feature phones to smartphones.

    Producers of the phone are optimistic that increasing demand for Smartphones will be met in the new Galaxy J. Series.

    They said the brand endeavours to provide suitable products for consumers based on market demand.

    On the other hand, phone lovers say their dream to own high-end smartphone has finally come true at a time when features like removable batteries and expandable storage are neglected in favour of elegant all-metal designs.

    The Galaxy J series, they say, is one of the very few decent smartphones that set out to please everyone.

    According to users of the phone, i

    nts camera feature, which captures extreme detail is appealing.

    Apart from that, it has a dual flash, dual 16MP Auto-focus back and 8.0MP Auto-focus front camera, making mobile gaming and movie experience unique and it has more battery life than other smartphones.

    Mobile phone analysts are impressed with the specifications of the Galaxy J series.

    They said Samsung leveraged on its many years of experience to perfect the one-handed user experience on the J7 as the device is easy to hold and sits very well in one’s palm.

    These analysts are aware that a major complaint by users of smart mobile devices is that their device’s battery doesn’t charge fast enough, even after extended charging periods and assure Nigerians that with the Galaxy J’s Adaptive Fast Charging feature, users can finally enjoy everything the Galaxy J7 has to offer, without the fear of the battery needing a recharge so often.

    For Michael Abiodun, a civil servant in Lagos, who needed a new smartphone to reflect his heightened financial status, the J7 served him best.

    He explained to The Nation Shopping at the launch of the phone in Lagos that he was informed by a friend about the arrival of the Galaxy J series into the market, and the interest the product has been generating among high profile phone users.

    He then decided to go shopping at the popular Computer Village in Lagos, where he located a Samsung Shop and inquire for the Galaxy J series, which include smartphones designed with amazing cameras, brilliant displays and pricey price tag.

    Abiodun lauded the initiative for its ability to push the boundaries of mobile innovation, yet remain affordable despite the proliferation of smartphones in the market.

    He said: “The J series, which plays in the mid-range segment of the mobile phone market, also offers impressive specifications and features. Many big smartphones tend to be highly priced and beyond the reach of majority of people. This is where the Galaxy J7 stands out: offering users a big device at a price that won’t dig a hole in their pockets. With the introduction of the Galaxy J7, and Galaxy J5, Samsung is set to continue its dominance of the mid-range smartphone segment.”

    This unique smartphone, according to Samsung, lets users get the most out of their mobile experience with functions and features that take mobility to an entirely new level. The producers explained that from the brilliant screen, with advanced resolution, contrast, and colour reproduction, viewing text, images and video, user experience has never been better.

    According to them, the J series captures impressive images with manual aperture settings and even a flash on the front-facing camera. Selfies are immediately improved with beauty face mode, and palm recognition makes it easier to snap the photo without ruining posture.

  • Samsung, Rele Gallery partner on What’s Cooking?

    Samsung, Rele Gallery partner on What’s Cooking?

    Art and technology share a unique relationship, according to Smartphone technology experts. They spoke at the culinary art, photography exhibition and online competition organised by Samsung Electronics West Africa and Rele Gallery.

    With the theme What’s Cooking? the event opened at the Rele Gallery in Lagos with the works of two photographers – Kelechi Amadi-Obi and Ade Asiko Okelarin – and the overall winner of the food contest, Ms Haneefah Adam.

    The project, Rele Gallery founder & curator, Adenrele Sonariwo said, was an eye-opener, observing that: “we’ve come to discover food is much more than something we eat”.

    The gallery, Sonariwo added, is committed to changing the way we consume; navigate the world around us through art.

    “Through this project we highlight that there is an art to cooking and presenting it. For the first time ever, Nigerian cuisine got to be documented as an art piece, to inspire experimentation and exploration of the possibilities. Technology has, once again, proven to be an important, reliable partner in establishing this narrative.”

    One interesting feat of the exhibition was that the photographs showcased were captured by Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Smartphone.

    Moved by the creative richness of the exhibits, Managing Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr Paul Lee, observed that art and technology draw strength and muse from each other. “Technology and art have had an unfamiliar relationship over the years, with many people wondering what the nature of this relationship is. Art and technology derive strength and inspiration from one another. Hosting a competition for chefs is logical as cooking is a form of art. With this novelty, Samsung is rebooting the relationship between art and technology by being a part of exhibitions and initiatives that will foster new collaborations across both disciplines and industries,” he said.

    Amadi-Obi and Okelarin said they drew inspiration from Nigerian cuisine created by three leading chefs, Tiyan Alile, Ozoz Sokoh (Kitchen Butterfly) and Dunni Obata (Dooney’s Kitchen). The exhibition was preceded by the online culinary art contest, which, the organisers said, attracted over 300 entries from across the country. The three winners were announced at a private viewing to mark the beginning of the four-week exhibition. Ms Adam, a medical scientist and lifestyle blogger, who came first, was rewarded with Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S7 Edge Smartphone. Her work on display depicts the African woman with ingredients of the South-eastern states delicacy.  Second and third runners-up got a Samsung Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab E.

    According to the organisers, talented Nigerians from across the country, trying their hands at culinary artistry by creating an original work of art using real food, in line with the exhibition theme, participated in the competition.

    “The entries were uploaded by participants on www.techmeetsart.ng, who were asked to state what inspired their food art. All entries were judged by a panel of chefs and photographers based on published guidelines,” they said.

    On the online contest, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Director of Information Technology and Mobility, Mr Emmanuoil Revmatas, expressed satisfaction with the quality of entries received as he restated Samsung’s mission in making life better and more exciting.

    He said: “There are a number of necessities that are imperative in life, and two of them are food and technology. The collaboration between Samsung and Rele Gallery has produced the #TechMeetsArtNG initiative, a platform where technology helps to enhance art on different levels. This year’s theme, ‘What’s Cooking’ is all about fusing technology and art as well as food. The special culinary delights were brought into focus with the use of Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Smartphone by renowned photographers such as Kelechi Amadi-Obi and Ade Okelarin (Asiko) to capture Nigerian art food created by all three distinguished chefs.’’

     

  • Samsung unveils Galaxy J series

    Since the launch of the Galaxy S series into the Nigerian market, Samsung has been turning heads for over a while now. These smartphones are designed with amazing cameras, brilliant displays and pricey price tag.

    Even though there is currently a proliferation of smartphones in the Nigerian market, there are very few devices that not only seek to push the boundaries of mobile innovation, but are also affordable. The Samsung Galaxy J series is one such smartphones.

    The J series, which plays in the mid-range segment of the mobile phone market, also offers impressive spec and features. Many big smartphones tend to be highly priced and beyond the reach of majority of people. This is where the Galaxy J7 stands out: offering users a big device at a price that won’t dig a hole in their pockets. With the introduction of the Galaxy J7, and Galaxy J5, Samsung is set to continue its dominance of the mid-range smartphone segment.

    This unique smartphone, according to Samsung, lets users get the most out of their mobile experience with functions and features that take mobility to an entirely new level. From the brilliant screen, with advanced resolution, contrast, and color reproduction, viewing text, images and video, user experience has never been better.

    The J series captures impressive images with manual aperture settings and even a flash on the front-facing camera. Selfies are immediately improved with Beauty Face Mode, and Palm Recognition makes it easier to snap the photo without ruining your posture. Inside, the mobile boasts the most advanced Central Processing Unit for fast and effortless processing and performance.

    The large 5 inch and 5.5 inch super Amoled display on both the J5 and J7, allows the user view everything and anything on the device comfortably. With the High Definition resolution of the Samsung Galaxy J series, users can now enjoy crystal clear images.