Venus Montalbo
Venus Montalbo is a writer for The Inquisitr. Venus has a degree in Development Communications and has five years of experience working for online news publications. Venus enjoys writing about technology and video games. She usually spends her free time traveling, improving her photography, binge-watching TV series, or in the kitchen trying out recipes she found online.Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note 8 units and T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are each getting their respective updates. For the latest phablet, it seems like its new firmware is bringing in various improvements. Meanwhile, the security update from last month is now rolling out for the 2016 flagship Galaxy smartphones. According to GSM… Continue reading Updates For Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 & T-Mobile Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Rolling Out
Based on a new conjecture, it seems like the release of Samsung Galaxy S9 could happen earlier than expected. Unlike the typical March – April timeline for the unveiling and market release of Samsung’s previous flagship devices, the upcoming premier phone is now rumored to be official a few weeks after the New Year. A… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S9 Release Date: Late January 2018 For Unveiling And Then Will Go On Sale Mid-February?
The release of the 256 GB model of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has been confirmed, at least by a listing from a local wireless network provider in South Korea known as Olleh. Unfortunately, there has been no official word yet if this variant with larger storage capacity will also be available to U.S., Europe,… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Note 8 256GB Getting Domestic Release, Listed By A Korean Network Provider
For those looking to purchase a Nintendo Switch in North America, you may want to wait a few more days before getting one, especially if you are also a fan of the action shooting video game Splatoon. The ink-slinger’s second installment, Splatoon 2, which was recently announced as the highest-selling video game for July 2017,… Continue reading Nintendo Switch ‘Splatoon 2’ Bundle US Release Set For September 8, Ink-Slinger July 2017’s No.1 Selling Game
Square Enix has finally revealed the official release details for Dissidia Final Fantasy NT coming to PlayStation 4 consoles. The fighting game spin-off of the popular role-playing video game is set to officially hit the shelves on January 30, 2018. Avid fans of the Final Fantasy franchise will have a chance to experience the new… Continue reading ‘Dissidia Final Fantasy NT’ PS4 Release: Closed Beta Registration Runs Until Tomorrow, August 20
Last Friday, a benchmarking platform seemed to confirm some of the alleged specs of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, which is expected for release later this month. A day after, another device tagged with a model number that’s also associated with the forthcoming Samsung phablet showed up. An Exynos-powered model of the Samsung Galaxy Note… Continue reading As Release Nears, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Shows Up Again In Benchmarking Site
The yet-to-be-officially-named Android 8.0 O could have its release happening very soon. In fact, latest reports suggest that Google might drop it anytime this week. Back in June, David Ruddock of Android Police posted a tweet noting that the Android O update via over-the-air (OTA) process for Google Pixel phones could be scheduled for release… Continue reading Android 8.0 O Release Happening Any Day This Week? Google Breaking Its Naming Pattern For The New OS?
An advanced version of Google’s Android Nougat update is expected to be available for Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus soon. Meanwhile, the Daydream-ready update for the Korean manufacturer’s 2017 flagship phones has begun to roll out. The latest software status update from Vodafone Australia could signify the imminent release of the Android Nougat 7.1… Continue reading Android Nougat 7.1 Update For Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus Arriving In A Few Weeks? Daydream Support Rolling Out
Among the four free Xbox games announced for August’s “Games with Gold,” two of them can be downloaded by Xbox Live Gold members starting today. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus members can now have the six titles that Sony is giving away for free this month. According to Major Nelson’s official blog post, the Xbox 360 game… Continue reading August 2017 Free Games For Xbox Live Gold & PlayStation Plus Members Available Today
Details pertaining to LG V30’s release schedule have been revealed. LG’s forthcoming 2017 phablet will be competing against the Galaxy Note 8, which is undeniably the most anticipated phone of this year following Samsung’s major embarrassment brought by the Note 7 disaster. While the Note 8 is widely expected to have its unveiling on August… Continue reading LG V30 Release: US Pre-Order For Samsung Galaxy Note 8’s Competition Begins September 17
Verizon Wireless models of Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, S6 Edge Plus, and Note 5 should each be receiving a new firmware update, which contains the latest security patch alongside other improvements and bug fixes. Knox Business and Enterprise users holding on to their S7 or S7 Edge phones under the U.S. network carrier have… Continue reading Verizon Updates For Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, Note 5 & S6 Edge With July Security Patch Arrive
After being spotted in benchmark listings, it seems like the anticipated Android 7.0 Nougat update for certain non-flagship Samsung Galaxy smartphones will be on its way soon. LG’s 2015 flagship mobile phone, the LG G4, on the other hand, is starting to receive the Nougat OS. Moreover, a U.S. carrier has begun rolling out the… Continue reading Android Nougat Update Status For LG G4, LG V10, Samsung Galaxy A3 And J7 Models
T-Mobile has released a new firmware update for its variant of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The update is 130MB in size and it bumps both the phones’ security patch level to July 1, 2017, according to a screenshot posted on GSM Arena. The post further shared that the newest software reportedly includes… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus: Update For T-Mobile Model Rolls Out, Best Buy Now Offers Coral Blue Units
A specific date has finally popped up for the Chinese market release of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. The Korean tech giant’s 2017 flagship smartphones will be available in the Asian country starting next week. According to a report from local Korean news website The Investor, a showcase event for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus Release Date In China Set For Next Week, Security Update For Units In India R
As the anticipation for the release of a new Assassin’s Creed game intensifies, more and more unofficial details about it emerge. The latest reports revealed that the upcoming Ubisoft game will have Assassin’s Creed Origins as its official title and is expected to feature a “vast open world.” A fresh report from WWG cited their… Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed Origins’ With Fall 2017 Release To Offer Players ‘More Freedom?’
While Nokia 6 is currently getting its Android 7.1.1 Nougat update, Samsung’s 2016 flagship smartphones are starting to receive a new security patch. Weighing in at almost 2GB, the latest firmware for Nokia 6 brings in the version 7.1.1 of Android Nougat. Avid Nokia fans may know that the smartphone arrived at launch with the… Continue reading Nokia 6’s Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update, Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge And Note 5’s New Security Patch Arrive
Thanks to genius custom ROM developers, an advanced iteration of the Android Nougat update is now available for Xiaomi Mi5, Huawei P9, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Wi-Fi. Specifically, LineageOS ROMs, which are formerly popular as CyanogenMod, are now compatible to aforementioned mobile devices. Starting with Xiaomi Mi 5, Team Android reported that… Continue reading Android 7.1 Nougat Update For Xiaomi Mi 5, Huawei P9 & Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Wi-Fi Available Via LineageOS
While the official Android 7.1.2 Nougat update is available only to certain Google Pixel and Nexus devices right now, there are custom ROMs based on this iteration of Google’s mobile operating system that other Android smartphones can use. For instance, owners of the Samsung Galaxy S4 bearing the model number GT-I9500 can download the ResurrectionRemix… Continue reading Android 7.1.2 Nougat Update Available For Samsung Galaxy S4, Nexus 5, And OnePlus 3 Via Custom ROMs
As a new month begins tomorrow, Xbox Live Gold members can expect a fresh set of free games. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus’ update on Tuesday will activate it’s own set of free games across the PlayStation family of systems. Via Games with Gold, Microsoft is offering two titles for Xbox One and another two for Xbox… Continue reading These Are The Free Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, And PS Vita Games You Can Get Starting This Week
The Verizon-branded Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, as well as units in the Canadian market, are starting to receive the Android Nougat update. After releasing the Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade to its variants of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus several days ago, Verizon is now rolling out the build with… Continue reading These Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge Variants Are Now Getting The Android Nougat Update, Verizon’s Included
Capcom initially announced that school costumes and a new stage are coming to Street Fighter 5 via a DLC update. Just recently, it added that work costumes will also be on its way. According to Capcom-Unity’s blog post, an update all set for deployment on Tuesday, April 25, will offer premium school costumes for Ryu,… Continue reading ‘Street Fighter 5’ DLC Update On April 25 Bringing In School And Work Costumes Plus A New Stage
UPDATE: The Android 7.0 Nougat update for T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 is now available. A report from GSM Arena revealed that it is currently accessible via Samsung Smart Switch. OTA rollout is expected to commence soon. Original article follows: Finally, those holding on to their T-Mobile-branded Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will finally be able to… Continue reading T-Mobile Releases Android Nougat Update For Galaxy Note 5 Via Samsung Smart Switch, OTA Rollout Soon
A major game update is coming for the Xbox One and PS4 versions of ARK: Survival Evolved. Tomorrow, April 24, ARK gamers can expect the rollout of patch v753 on the Microsoft console and v506 for Sony’s PlayStation. FYI ETA on next ARK Xbox & PS4 major update's April 24. Bit complicated cause we need… Continue reading ‘ARK: Survival Evolved’ Getting New Xbox One & PS4 Update Tomorrow, PC Version’s Next Patch On April 30
The HTC One M9 and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S3 can now taste the more advanced version of the Android Nougat through a trusted custom ROM update. Lineage OS has recently been updated to Android 7.1.2 Nougat. An official blog post on the Lineage OS website noted the following. “We’ve merged up the N branch to… Continue reading Here’s How To Experience The Android 7.1.2 Nougat Update On HTC One M9 & Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
Deals with Gold is Microsoft’s weekly deals that offer discounted Xbox One and Xbox 360 games. For this week, Xbox Live Gold members can take advantage of the cheaper price tags for games such as Dead Rising 4, Darksiders, and more. According to a post by Major Nelson, Dead Rising 4, both the standard and… Continue reading Get These Discounted Games From Xbox Store, Via Deals With Gold Until Monday, April 24
While Google’s Pixel and Nexus phone are already running on Android 7.1.2 Nougat, some variants of Samsung’s older flagship devices are yet to receive the initial version, the 7.0 build. For instance, Rogers-branded Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge won’t taste Android Nougat until next month. According to the OS upgrade schedule provided by Canadian… Continue reading Android 7.0 Nougat Status Update For Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, S6, S6 Edge & Moto G4 Play
U.S. carriers Verizon and T-Mobile have rolled out respective firmware updates for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus bringing in improvements and more. The standard S8 model should be getting the software version number G950USQU1AQD9 while the larger model receives the G955USQU1AQD9 update. Specific details have not been revealed by T-Mobile’s support page when it… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S8 Update: Verizon & T-Mobile Models Get New Firmware, Red Tint Fix Inbound
The closed beta for Marvel Heroes Omega on the PlayStation 4 console started yesterday, April 21, and those who wish to experience the game during this testing stage can access it by purchasing at least one of the Founder’s Packs. The cheapest available is the War Machine Founder’s Pack, a PlayStation Plus exclusive which is… Continue reading Access ‘Marvel Heroes Omega’ PS4 Closed Beta By Purchasing One Of These Founder’s Packs
Konami just deployed a free update for Super Bomberman R, patching the Nintendo Switch title to version 1.3. The publisher is also planning to release characters from other Konami games. The official Konami website laid out the complete patch notes for the latest game update, and one of its highlights is the improvement of Super… Continue reading Update 1.3 For Nintendo Switch’s ‘Super Bomberman R’ Described As ‘Ridiculously Good,’ Find Out Why Here
Samsung and LG, two of the top smartphone manufacturers in the world, are getting even busier as their respective 2017 flagship devices continue to penetrate the worldwide market. Mobile tech fans who have been meaning to get their hands on the Samsung Galaxy S8 and/or the LG G6 should know the following release news updates.… Continue reading Release, Pre-Order & Supply Updates For LG G6 & Samsung Galaxy S8
Now that the Samsung Galaxy S8 is already official and currently hitting the shelves around the world, eyes are starting to focus on the South Korean conglomerate’s upcoming offerings such as the Note 8 and its foldable phone referred to by many as the Galaxy X. When talking about their possible release schedule, the latest… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy X’s Release To Be ‘Extremely Limited’, Could Debut One Quarter Ahead Of Note 8?
Two titles from the list of April 2017’s Games With Gold are going free tomorrow. Active Xbox Live Gold members will be able to get their free copies of Assassin’s Creed: Revelations and The Walking Dead: Season 2 without spending a dime. According to a post on Major Nelson, Xbox One owners with Gold membership… Continue reading Microsoft Offering New Free Games Tomorrow For Xbox Live Gold Members, Spring Sale Ends Monday
What if there’s a way to somehow experience the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus goodies even if you do not own the new phone? Well, if you have a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, there’s an Android 7.0 Nougat-based custom ROM update that offers the Galaxy S8 Plus features. According to Team Android, those who wish to… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Update Via Custom ROM Brings In Galaxy S8 Plus Features
Specific and official release details for refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7 are still being kept under wraps but its alleged live photos are already making rounds online giving hints as to what we can expect from it. Sam Mobile shared the live images of what is believed to be a refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7… Continue reading Potential Specs Changes To Expect Upon Release Of Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7
While the LG G6’s worldwide release is ongoing, there’s a deal from a U.S. carrier that can’t be easily passed up. Apparently, Sprint is offering the LG G6 for only half of its original pricing – an awesome deal right? Compared to its regular pricing of $29.50 monthly installments, according to Sprint’s official newsroom website,… Continue reading How To Score A 50 Percent Cheaper LG G6 With Free Google Home
Yes, the worldwide shipment of LG’s latest premium smartphone, the LG G6, has already commenced, the company’s official online newsroom announced. And with retailers expecting to get their stock soon, in no time, more shelves in major markets like Europe, Asia, North America, and other parts of the world will have the LG G6 on… Continue reading LG G6 Release In US, Canada, & South Africa Goes Official April 7, More Availability Details Here
The European release of the Android Nougat OS for Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus has already begun. Certain Asian countries are receiving the Nougat update, too. Meanwhile, owners of Samsung’s 2015 flagship smartphone waiting for the update in Canada can expect to get it next month. The Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S6… Continue reading Android Nougat Update For Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus In Canada, Europe & India
The release of Verizon HTC 10’s Android Nougat update is already on the horizon. Also, respective software upgrades are available for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge as well as for the Moto Z units under the U.S. carrier. Mo Versi, HTC’s Vice President of Product Management, revealed via a Twitter post that the… Continue reading Verizon’s Firmware Update Status For HTC 10, Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge & Moto Z
The Electronic Entertainment Expo is still a few months away, but updates regarding what gamers can expect from major players in the video game industry are already pouring in. Xbox and Nintendo, for instance, are already teasing what they have up their sleeves for the June 2017 convention. The president of Nintendo America, Reggie Fils-Aime,… Continue reading E3 2017 Updates: Nintendo Going ‘Big,’ Xbox Games To Have More Time On Stage
A few days from now, Samsung will officially unveil its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8. But in the midst of all the intense anticipation for the 2017 Galaxy S version are alleged leaks and rumors about the upcoming next-gen phablet from the Samsung Galaxy Note line. After the embarrassing disaster brought by the exploding… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Note 8 And Refurbished Note 7 Set For Release Later This 2017?
The official launch of Google’s next mobile OS iteration, the Android 8.0 “O”, is expected to happen this May during the company’s I/O 2017 conference. But several weeks ahead of the event, the search engine giant decided to unveil it to certain devices. Particularly, Google has released the first Android O Developer Preview. OTA process… Continue reading Android 8.0 ‘O’ Release: Oreo, Oatmeal Cookies, Orange & Other Potential Names
The Samsung Galaxy S3 will not receive the official Android Nougat update anymore, but thanks to custom ROM developers, those who are still holding on to the 2012 flag bearer still have a chance to experience the latest mobile OS from Google. For instance, installing the Vanir AOSP ROM to the Samsung Galaxy S3 will… Continue reading Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update Via VanirAOSP ROM Ready For Samsung Galaxy S3
T-Mobile has released new firmware updates for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge as well as for the HTC One M9. Moreover, there’s news for those who are eyeing to get the LG G6 or the LG V20 from the Magenta carrier. According to the Android Soul, the March security update has been rolled out… Continue reading T-Mobile Updates For Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, HTC One M9, LG G6 & LG V20
The Cupertino-based tech giant will purportedly release the new iPad Pro 2 soon. And adding to the launch anticipation for the new slate is the possibility that Apple will offer it in four major variants, including a smaller iPad Pro model. Most of the details existing online about the iPad Pro 2017 are only based… Continue reading iPad Pro 2 Launch: Press Release This March Or An April Event At Apple Campus?
The official Android 7.0 Nougat update for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has been available for several weeks now. But if you are one of those S7 Edge owners looking for a more adventurous Android experience, using a custom ROM is an alternative to consider. A number of custom ROMs based on the Nougat update are… Continue reading These Custom ROMs Update Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, S5 LTE To Android 7.1.1 Nougat
After the firmware’s recent release to the Samsung Galaxy S6 family, the Android 7.0 Nougat update is now rolling out to the 2015 phablet, the Galaxy Note 5. The mobile software has only been spotted making its way to Note 5 units in Turkey, but it is expected to be available in more territories soon… Continue reading Galaxy Note 5 The Latest Samsung Phone To Receive Android 7.0 Nougat Update
Older Samsung Galaxy devices that are not getting official firmware support anymore can only rely on custom Android ROMS to experience a higher version of Google’s mobile OS. For instance, Samsung’s 2013 smartphone flag bearer, the Galaxy S4, can only taste the Android Nougat through a custom firmware. Moreover, thanks to genius developers, a LineageOS… Continue reading Get Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update For Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE Via LineageOS ROM
The LG G6 is currently on sale in South Korea — its domestic release date was slated for Friday, March 10. Meanwhile, those in the United States are yet to officially get hold of LG’s 2017 flag bearer. But if the latest leak is true, it won’t be that too long of a wait for… Continue reading This Could Prove That LG G6 U.S. Release Date Is Officially Set For April 7
At long last, Samsung’s 2015 flagship smartphone can now experience the official Android Nougat update. The firmware is currently rolling out for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in various parts of Europe, according to reports. The Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 models was initially expected to be available by the… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge Update: Android Nougat Ready In These Countries
The Samsung Galaxy S6 family is next in line to receive the official Android Nougat update. In fact, a Wi-Fi certification for Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge running on Nougat OS has been recently spotted, which means the firmware’s rollout could happen anytime soon. Droid Report noted that Samsung Turkey’s Nougat release roadmap revealed that the… Continue reading Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update For Samsung Galaxy S6 Via AOKP ROM