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08-05-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab S2 8.0, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S5, and more
Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup, and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Sprint sends out Stagefright vulnerability fix for a handful of Samsung devices
A recently discovered Android vulnerability called Stagefright has got carriers and manufacturers rushing to push fixes for their Android devices. The vulnerability can allow hackers to remotely gain access to a target's device by simply sending a MMS message with malicious code, Android automatically processes such videos and thus the code runs without even needing […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
T-Mobile discounts the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge by up to $200
After reporting its quarterly earnings last week Samsung announced that it will be adjusting prices of the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge to maintain sales momentum, it has decided to cut prices as it gears up to launch the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+. It appears that T-Mobile is the first […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 9 years ago
Leak shows the Galaxy Note 5 in the flesh
Well, it looks like someone might just have spoiled the party for Samsung by leaking pictures of a Galaxy Note 5 in the flesh. Published by Droid-Life, the images seem to come from someone who got to spend hands-on time with the phablet, and show a device that looks exactly the same as the Note 5 we […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Dual-SIM variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 certified in Malaysia
The Galaxy Note 5 will be officially revealed by Samsung very soon, but its specifications, hardware as well as some of its software features have been leaked already. Now, a dual-SIM variant of the upcoming high-end phablet has been spotted online. A variant of the Galaxy Note 5 will most probably be launched with two SIM […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 9 years ago
Samsung Pay on TV heralds payment system on Samsung devices
Samsung Pay has been said to arrive this year on the company’s latest devices, and it’s highly likely we’ll see the mobile payment system announced with the upcoming Galaxy Note 5/Galaxy S6 edge+ announcement. While we’re waiting for Samsung’s most prestigious announcement of the year, however, the Korean manufacturer has decided to roll out a […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Why do you hate the Galaxy Note 4 so much, Samsung?
The Galaxy E series started getting an update to Android 5.1.1 today. Android 5.1.1 – that's the latest available version of the OS from Google, and it's currently making its way to one of Samsung's cheapest smartphone lineups. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge have already gotten the update since they are the company's […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Get the Galaxy A8 from 28mobile and SamMobile at a $50 discount!
The Galaxy A8 is an interesting device, thanks to its mix of mid-range and high-end features and a design that is extremely attractive and extremely thin. The A8 isn't going to be available everywhere any time soon, but if you are looking to make one your own, you can find the device on 28mobile. As […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Gunjack is a visually stunning arcade shooter for the Gear VR
Samsung has been hard at work to provide VR content for people who have spent $200 on the Gear VR headset, it has also provided the requisite tools to developers so that they too can create new experiences and games for the virtual reality headset. CCP games has announced a new arcade shooter, this visually stunning […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung reminds you to “Note the Date” for its next Unpacked event
For the past couple of years Samsung has been launching new Galaxy Note handsets at IFA Berlin which takes place in September. This time around it appears that the company is moving up the launch to August, some analysts believe Samsung is doing this to hold off competition from the new iPhones that are due […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
eBay has a good deal on unlocked Galaxy S6 edge today
eBay has consistently been offering some great deals on Samsung's current flagship devices, just a couple of weeks back it had both the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge unlocked units in stock for a significant discount. There's a good deal today on the 32GB Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925A), this particular model can be used […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge features that we love!
If all the rumors and leaks are to be believed, the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ will be officially unveiled in around a week. By this time, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge have only been on the market about four months, and we have certainly taken a liking to the two […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung claims to have captured 40 percent smartphone market share in India
India is an important market for Samsung, at least when it comes to numbers, and the company seems to be doing well in the country after getting hit by a series of setbacks. Samsung claims that it has managed to capture 40 percent share of the Indian smartphone market (by value, as per GFK Data) […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Tizen-based Samsung Z1 launches in Nepal
Samsung Z1 has had a big success in markets like India and Bangladesh, now the smartphone is coming to Nepal. So far it was launched in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, selling over 1 million units within the first 6 months. Following its launch in Nepal you can get the Samsung Z1 for only 7,490 NPR, the […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 9 years ago
Why is Samsung removing important components from its mid-range and budget devices?
Samsung is a giant in the tech world and it has a selection of truly amazing devices, but while they made some brilliant decisions in the past they also made poor decisions. One of those decisions is removing certain essential components from their devices for no reason, such as light sensors, auto brightness or proximity […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
The Galaxy J series doesn’t include Samsung’s own music app
When we reviewed the ultra low-end Galaxy J1, we noted that the phone didn't come loaded with Samsung's music player app. Rather surprisingly, Samsung had put Google's Play Music app on the device for the user's music needs, and we had surmised at the time that the J1's weak hardware might have been the reason for […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Here are nine things you should know about the Galaxy Tab S2
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Tab S2 and as the company continues to steadily release it in more markets across the globe it would like to remind you about the nine things that you need to know about the Galaxy Tab S2. Samsung highlights some of the tablet's major selling points which include ultimate portability, ultra-thin […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 9 years ago
Galaxy Tab S2 gold variant available in Taiwan
It seems that the gold version of the recently-announced Galaxy Tab S2 has made an appearance on Samsung Taiwan's store page. The tablet was initially pegged to be available in black and white, however the black variant is missing from Samsung Taiwan's store page for some reason. Gold versions have always been popular in the […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy E5 is getting the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update in Russia and India
We told you Samsung's greatest mid-range smartphones yet would be getting updated to Lollipop at some point in the future, and that day has now arrived as the update has started rolling out to the Galaxy E5 in India and Russia. The Android build is version 5.1.1 (with build number E500HXXU1BOG6); the OTA is a 744 […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 9 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy Grand Prime 4G In India for INR 11,100
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Grand Prime 4G in India today with the handset carrying a price tag of INR 11,000 – that's around $175. The 4G variant of this smartphone was unveiled alongside the Galaxy Core Prime 4G and Galaxy J1 4G in February this year, back then Samsung said that the devices will go on […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
