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Samsung reportedly moving forward with plans to put fingerprint scanners on its devices

According to a report from DigiTimes citing industry sources, Samsung is planning to add fingerprint scanning technology to its smartphones in 2014. The company has reportedly talked to Validity and Sweden-based FingerPrint Cards (FPCs), the former of which also supplied the fingerprint sensors for HTC's One Max – according to the report, the supply of these […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

Samsung teasing new wearable device on Twitter

Yesterday, in a blog post, Samsung gave a passing hint that it could be announcing new wearable devices at CES next week. Now, the company has taken to Twitter to tease the fact in a more in-your-face manner – Samsung UK has posted an image that shows the Galaxy Gear on the left and an […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

Samsung working on Galaxy NX Mini Android-based camera?

Could Samsung be bringing the concept of mini variants of devices to its Android-based dedicated cameras? It certainly seems so – Samsung has recently applied for a trademark to a product named Galaxy NX Mini, hinting at the company's plans to launch a lesser-powered variant of the Galaxy NX, the Android-powered mirrorless camera that was […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

Changelogs: How Important Are They?

Have you ever updated one of your Samsung devices or one of their apps? You probably have, and you probably have stumbled upon the same question as we do: what have they changed? Samsung almost never offers a changelog, and even when it does, information in the changelog is so scant that you’re still left […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

Here’s a Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 concept design inspired from its FCC filing

The FCC recently certified the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, one of Samsung's upcoming Pro range of tablets. As is usually the case, the FCC filing showed off an outline of the device, and using that image, the folks over at Moveplayer.net have cooked up a concept of what the Tab Pro 8.4 could look like […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

Galaxy Note 3 Wireless Charging S-View Flip Cover now available in the US

As Samsung's recent ad demonstrated, the S-View flip cover for the Galaxy Note 3 is pretty useful for quick access to a few functions, and now, that flip cover has learned a new trick that makes it an even better accessory – Samsung has launched a S-View flip cover with wireless charging support, so you […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (SM-T320) passes through FCC

We gave you the first piece of information about Samsung's upcoming tablets and giving credence to our report is the FCC certification of one of the tablets – SM-T320. As with any other certification, FCC only confirms the model number but we have a good reason to believe it is Samsung's Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4. […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

Tizen phone with model number SC-03F for NTT DoCoMo clears FCC

Of all the partners Samsung has for Tizen, Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo is reportedly in the biggest hurry to have a Tizen phone out in the market. Now, it seems the carrier's wishes have taken one step closer to being fulfilled, as the SC-03F, which is DoCoMo's Tizen handset, has managed to get clearance from […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

mophie Juice Pack Review Galaxy S4

One thing these days you can’t have enough of wit nowadays smartphones, and that's fuel, juice aka battery life. Nowadays smartphones will not last a day with heavy use. I know for a fact that when people play Ingress for instance use a lot of juice, people are connected to Data and GPS all the […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

Galaxy S4 mini La Fleur edition announced in Germany

As expected, the Galaxy S4 mini La Fleur edition exists, and has just been announced by Samsung Germany. The device, which will sport floral patterns on the front and back, will be available in an exclusive red color from January, at a price of around 417 Euros. As with La Fleur edition devices before it, […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

Samsung launches Merlot Red Galaxy Note 3 in South Korea

Samsung announced the new colours of the Galaxy Note 3 earlier this month and confirmed to bring the colour options “according to each market’s preference.” Now it seems they've zeroed on the colour that will spruce up the sales in Samsung's domestic market. In addition to Jet Black, Classic White and Blush Pink, SKT consumers […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

Samsung Account vulnerability didn’t result in data theft, says Samsung

News of a vulnerability found in Samsung's Account feature broke cover two days back, a vulnerability that Samsung has already fixed via an update. Basically, data such as login information was being transferred to Samsung's servers in plain text, making it possible for hackers to intercept the data – however, the company has made a statement […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

Samsung testing diamond metal treatment tech, Galaxy S5 won’t have metal body

Well, the rumors and speculation on whether the Galaxy S5 will have a metal body are once again making their presence felt, through separate reports published by the ever-alert media. First up is a report by ETNews, which says that Samsung has begun testing a “diamond metal surface treatment technology” for metal cases – basically, […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

AT&T’s Galaxy Note II receiving Android 4.3 update (I317UCUBMK6)

Another device is joining the roster of Samsung phones that are compatible with the Galaxy Gear today – the AT&T Galaxy Note II is beginning to receive the Android 4.3 update from today, according to Samsung's support documents. Along with compatibility with Samsung's smartwatch, the update brings a host of new features and improvements, like […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

Samsung appoints Gregory Lee as President and CEO for North America Headquarters (NAHQ)

Samsung's Electronics' North American arm has got a new CEO and President. Gregory Lee, who held the position as President of Samsung Telecommunications America (STA) has been promoted to handle the whole North American Headquarters (NAHQ). While Lee will still hold his previous position, his new responsibilities will include overseeing Samsung businesses across all offices […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

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