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    Samsung Galaxy J1 Review: Not the budget smartphone you’re looking for

    Samsung Galaxy J1 Review: Not the budget smartphone you’re looking for

    In recent times, Samsung has shifted a lot of its focus to the Indian market. The company launched its first Tizen phone in India, made its Galaxy E series (read our review) exclusive to the country, and then followed up with the Galaxy J1. The Galaxy J1 is the first device in the Galaxy J […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Here’s the difference between Samsung and Sony camera sensors on the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

    Here’s the difference between Samsung and Sony camera sensors on the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

    Yesterday, there was a report stating that Samsung is shipping some units of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge with its homegrown ISOCELL camera sensor instead of the Sony IMX240. The report was true as we found out that one of the Galaxy S6 edge unit that we own had an ISOCELL camera sensor. The reason […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE variant (SM-T705) gets Lollipop

    Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE variant (SM-T705) gets Lollipop

    More Lollipop love is heading out to Samsung's customers today, with the LTE variant of the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 the latest device to be upgraded to the latest and greatest version of Android. The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE is currently getting Lollipop over in Hong Kong, two weeks after the Wi-Fi variant got its helping […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung’s new UHD Evolution Kit updates older Smart TVs to Tizen

    Samsung’s new UHD Evolution Kit updates older Smart TVs to Tizen

    Those who own Samsung Smart TVs from the 2013 F9000 series and the 2014 HU series will be delighted to know that the company has released a new hardware kit called the UHD Evolution Kit (SEK-3500U) which is going to update older smart TVs to Tizen. This will bring the user experience in line with […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Purported Samsung Z2 Tizen handset seen in leaked images

    Purported Samsung Z2 Tizen handset seen in leaked images

    There have been multiple reports over the past few weeks that Samsung is working on a new Tizen powered handset that it's going to launch in more markets than the predecessor. Several images have been leaked today of a purported Samsung Z2 which may hint at some of the design changes that the company has […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    ‘Iron Man versions’ of the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge coming next month

    ‘Iron Man versions’ of the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge coming next month

    Samsung has teamed up with Marvel to promote its new handsets and in return the company has created star-studded promos that add to the Avengers: Age of Ultron hype. The company has even released themes based on the Avengers characters for both flagship handsets. A few weeks back we saw artist renditions of Avengers-themed Galaxy […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Yves ‘Jetman’ Rossy promotes fast charging feature of the Galaxy S6

    Yves ‘Jetman’ Rossy promotes fast charging feature of the Galaxy S6

    It has almost been a month since Samsung released the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. The marketing blitz has been going on in full swing and Samsung has released multiple promos and advertisements that highlight many of the features that can be found in its new flagship devices. The company has now tapped popular […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Galaxy Note Edge gets Lollipop on T-Mobile

    Galaxy Note Edge gets Lollipop on T-Mobile

    It has been over a week since T-Mobile started rolling out the Android 5.0.1 update for the Galaxy Note 4 so it's about time that the Edge variant got some love as well. T-Mobile today released the much awaited Lollipop update for the Galaxy Note Edge, as always the update is being rolled out in […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and Tab S2 9.7 will be announced in June

    Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and Tab S2 9.7 will be announced in June

    We've previously revealed that Samsung is working on the successor to the Galaxy Tab S. The Galaxy Tab S2 will be thinner than the Apple iPad Air, and it will feature a screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Now, we have some more information about the upcoming high-end tablet from Samsung. According to the latest information, […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy E5 and Galaxy E7 Review: Great mid-rangers with attractive displays

    Samsung Galaxy E5 and Galaxy E7 Review: Great mid-rangers with attractive displays

    Samsung has been having a hard time in the mid-range and budget segments in markets like India, where Chinese manufacturers have created quite a storm with smartphones that are cheap yet offer more features than were thought possible only a year ago. The Galaxy E series is Samsung's attempt to thwart the competition, with the […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Some Galaxy S6 and S6 edge units are using Samsung’s own camera sensor

    Some Galaxy S6 and S6 edge units are using Samsung’s own camera sensor

    Samsung didn't specify the exact camera sensor that it was using in the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, but various teardown tests revealed that it was IMX240 from Sony, which was also used in the Galaxy Note 4. Now, we've learnt that some Galaxy S6 and S6 edge units are being shipped with […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung falls to fourth place in the Chinese smartphone market

    Samsung falls to fourth place in the Chinese smartphone market

    Samsung managed to defeat Apple and placed itself as the largest smartphone manufacturer in the world during Q1 2015, but its market share is falling in China. According to a new report from Strategy Analytics, Samsung fell to fourth place in the Chinese smartphone market, following Xiaomi, Apple, and Huawei. As per the report, Xiaomi […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung and Samsonite team up to develop smart suitcases

    Samsung and Samsonite team up to develop smart suitcases

    Flying can be pretty hectic as it is with all of the different security checks and regulations to keep in mind so you would certainly not want your luggage to disappear on you once you've arrived, but unfortunately this happens very often. We've all got a story of being stranded at an airport as we wait […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    These fan-made concepts of Captain America and Iron Man-themed wireless chargers look awesome!

    These fan-made concepts of Captain America and Iron Man-themed wireless chargers look awesome!

    The Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge are Samsung's best-looking smartphone effort till date, and Samsung fans are going crazy over the new design. Samsung has tied up with Marvel for product placement of its latest smartphone in the recently released Avengers: Age Of Ultron movie. Some fans have even made some really good-looking concepts […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    [Update: Well, maybe it will] Samsung Galaxy Note II to not get Lollipop after all?

    [Update: Well, maybe it will] Samsung Galaxy Note II to not get Lollipop after all?

    It's been a rather infuriating wait for Galaxy Note II owners when it comes to the Lollipop update. Being more than two years old, the Note II isn't really eligible for any more major software updates given how the support story goes in the Android world, but there was still some hope that Lollipop would […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    If you were wondering what it takes to make the S6 edge, here it is

    If you were wondering what it takes to make the S6 edge, here it is

    The Galaxy S6 edge arguably is the best looking Samsung yet. The company has made some good looking phones in the past, but none really come close to the Galaxy S6 edge — not just in terms of look, but also the feel. Naturally, Samsung itself is quite proud of the product it has churned […]

    • By Yash G.
    • 10 years ago
    Galaxy S6 edge Malaysian model to come in 64GB variant

    Galaxy S6 edge Malaysian model to come in 64GB variant

    Samsung’s been known for offering a microSD card slot with its various smartphone lineups, but the company decided to transition into a more conservative mode this year. The Korean manufacturer did increase the base storage of the Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge, but you’ll pay $50 more for double the storage as compared to […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 10 years ago
    Tizen-powered Z1 gets new update, Tizen store goes global

    Tizen-powered Z1 gets new update, Tizen store goes global

    We here at SamMobile love to report on the latest updates for Android devices, seeing that Android constitutes a large part of Samsung sales. At the same time, however, we are quite fascinated with Tizen and what Samsung intends to do with its newfound OS as the days and months progress. Samsung has been regularly […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 10 years ago
    Google Drive file integration for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

    Google Drive file integration for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

    Google Drive is a great place in which to store needed files and documents, and the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, as Android devices, continue to push the best of Google cloud storage access. With the S6 or S6 edge being your new smartphone to travel with, you’ll want to make sure that your files […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 10 years ago
    Canada finally gets the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in Platinum Gold

    Canada finally gets the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in Platinum Gold

    Samsung does offer multiple color options for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge but not all of them are immediately available in markets where these handsets are being sold. The company released its new flagship devices in Canada on April 10th and only the Black Sapphire and White Pearl color options were available […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago