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Status – SamMobile Firmware page
Leading up to the debut of SamMobile 3.0 over the weekend, one of the biggest requests we had from our users was a move away from TeraFile as our firmware host to one that is faster and more convenient. It's a demand we complied with eagerly, introducing a dedicated server where we host all our […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung looking to increase application processor market share by selling more Exynos tablets
Samsung is one of the world’s largest chip manufacturers, but the South Korean doesn’t excel in all facets of hardware manufacturing. Its application processors, mainly products in the Exynos line, aren’t doing all that well, and have taken a nose dive as far as market share is concerned. Samsung is credited with building the first […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Round 2014 – Samsung vs. Sony
Sony is a company of extremes – a pioneer in bringing exceptional products across categories, yet faltering sometimes on the very basics of a good product. It is a company of remarkable engineering achievements, many class defining products, intriguing innovations, yet not very profitable of late in many key product categories. Anyone who follows this […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Round 2014 – Samsung vs. Apple
The two smartphone manufacturers that benefited the most from the ecosystem driven smartphone revolution in the recent past are Samsung and Apple. Together these two companies account for 90% of the smartphone industry’s profits. No wonder, this brutal control and dominance by these two companies made every other manufacturer struggle for survival, forget about growth. […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Round 2014 – Samsung vs. Nokia
Just a few years back, Nokia was a word synonymous with mobile phones. Prior to 2012, for more than a decade, Nokia was the undisputed leader in the mobile market by a huge margin. During this period, Nokia’s dominance of the world mobile market was so commanding that it was beyond anyone’s realm of logical […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
SamMobile Weekly Samsung Firmware Update List, Volume 1 Issue 4
Another week just passed us by, and Samsung managed to push out almost 300 updates to various devices. So here’s the Weekly Samsung Firmware Update List, Volume 1, Issue 4 from SamMobile, which you can download at the link below to check out which device got which update and in which country in the last seven days. For […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Round 2014 – Samsung vs. Motorola
Motorola has a very long history in making phones, right from developing the first mobile phone to the latest proposed modular phones. This rich history has earned Motorola a lot of brand value over the years and catapulted it to iconic status. However, the glory didn’t last long, as just like many other manufacturers dealt […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 to have better one-hand functions and new music player?
Samsung has received a couple of patents which were published on the Korean patent information website called K.I.P.R.I.S. These are probably of their new interface for the GALAXY S5. Samsung has received patents for one handed operation on big smartphones. According to the patent Samsung gives everyone the opportunity to choose which corner they want to […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Round 2014 – Samsung vs. LG
It’s the story of twins where one went on to become extremely successful, while the other one struggling hard to make a name for itself. It may not have the twists and turns of the average Bollywood movie, but it does have moments which make you wonder, laugh and cry. Well, if you want to […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
SamMobile Weekly Samsung Firmware Update List, Volume 1 Issue 3
Another week has gone by, and as is the tradition, Samsung managed to update a handful of devices to newer firmware all over the world. So here's the Weekly Samsung Firmware Update List, Volume 1, Issue 3 from SamMobile, which you can download at the link below to check out which device got which update and […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung launches “Eyes on the road” application
Singapore is ranked top in smartphone usage. However, bad mobile habits have caused agony, especially on the roads where drivers text while they drive. The dangers are fatal, yet Singaporeans remain ignorant about it. Samsung hopes to curb this behaviour. So the app, Eyes on the Road, is created. Using sensor fusion technology, the app […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (SM-T110) confirmed through leaked user manual
The Galaxy Tab 3 Lite hasn't been officially announced yet, but that might soon change as the user manual of the device has leaked on Samsung's Polish website and confirmed its existence and details in an unofficial capacity. The website mentions the Wi-Fi variant of the tablet (SM-T110), and a Polish retailer is already taking […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
AT&T pushing out Android 4.3 update to Galaxy S4 Active
The Galaxy S4 has been reaping the benefits of Android 4.3 for a while, and now it's the turn of its ruggedized sibling, the Galaxy S4 Active, to start taking the leap to the newer version of Android. AT&T has begun pushing the Android 4.3 update to the S4 Active over the air in a […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung GT-I9405 leaks with a 5.5-inch screen
Indian import/export tracking site Zauba has managed to inform the world about yet another announced Samsung phone. A GT-I9405 was recently shipped to India for testing and evaluation, carrying a 5.5-inch screen. The model number suggests the device could be placed somewhere between the Galaxy S III and Galaxy S4, though the screen size being […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
SuperSU fixed to work on Galaxy S4’s Android 4.4 test firmware
Software updates are exciting, especially when they get leaked and give users an early chance to try out something they might otherwise be waiting a long time for. The excitement was palpable when we leaked a test Android 4.4 KitKat firmware for the Galaxy S4 earlier today, but if you've been using Chainfire's SuperSU app […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
