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[Update: Korea, too] Galaxy S4 Black edition receives Android 5.0.1 Lollipop!
Good news, owners of the Galaxy S4 Black Edition! Despite being the handsome phone that the S4 Black Edition is, it still requires firmware updates and the likes as any other phone on the market. Which is why, Samsung has announced the much anticipated Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for the phone. If you're from the […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
03-13-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Mega 6.3, Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge are now certified in China
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will arrive on the market in a little less than a month from now, and it seems as though Samsung’s wasting no time with registering its two new high-end flagships. Both devices, using the model numbers SM-G9208 and SM-G9209, are dual-SIM variants for China consumers. The China Galaxy […]
- By Deidre R.
- 10 years ago
Samsung reportedly looking out for new curved glass supplier to cope up with low yields
It was earlier reported that Samsung was facing issues in manufacturing the dual-edge curved screen for the Galaxy S6 edge, leading to lower production. Now, it is being rumoured that the supplier tasked with producing curved glass for Samsung is struggling with less than 50 percent yield, forcing Samsung to look out for a new curved glass supplier. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Trident unleashes rugged cases for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
If you don't want to spend a fortune on rugged cases from Otterbox, you should have a look at the cases from Trident. Speaking of which, Trident has unveiled a lineup of rugged cases for the newly announced Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. These cases will help you protect your shiny new device from […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Developers can now create apps for Samsung’s high-end printers using Smart UX SDK
Samsung has released the Smart UX SDK on its developer website yesterday, using which, developers can create apps for its high-end printers. Generally, managing and using multi-function printers is an annoying job, but Samsung is hoping to change that using apps on 10.1-inch Android-powered tablets, which are integrated in its MultiXpress and ProXpress lineup of multi-funciton […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung will increase the use of premium materials to keep competition at bay
In recent months we have seen a clear shift in Samsung's strategy. The company is now more open to using premium materials. Samsung's decision to go with metal and glass for the Galaxy S6 speaks volumes. Even before the latest flagship was announced Samsung tested the waters with the A series. Today at Samsung's 46th Annual […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung NX500 mirrorless camera announced for Korea, features 28MP APS-C sensor and 4K video recording
Samsung has unveiled a new premium mirrorless NX500 camera for Korea, which is a successor to last year's NX300. It features a 28-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with BSI (Back Side illumination) structure, allowing users to capture clearer images even in low-light or dark conditions. Samsung has used home-brewed DRIMe V image processor in the NX500, which is claimed […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s annual shareholders’ meeting was not without drama
There were plenty of complaints, proposals and suggestions at Samsung's annual shareholders' meeting today but the gathering did not conclude without its fair share of drama. Today's meeting lasted for about two hours. The company's shareholders approved a plan to increase dividend payout for 2014 by 40% as compared to the previous year. Some shareholders […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung B550 Xcover 3 breaks cover for the first time
Earlier this week we saw Samsung breathe new life in the Xcover brand with a new smartphone called the Xcover 3. It was rumored that the company will also launch a rugged feature phone in the near future. We have already told you about the Galaxy S6 Active which will first arrive on AT&T. Things […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus gets Lollipop, so does the Galaxy Note Edge in India
Remember the Galaxy S5 Plus? No? Well, we don't blame you. The S5 Plus was launched as something of a cross between the original Galaxy S5 and the Quad HD display-toting Galaxy S5 LTE-A in a handful of countries, with the device featuring the same hardware as the former but with the faster Snapdragon 805 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Reddit user claims to possess the Galaxy S6 edge, talks about his experiences with it
A thread went up on Reddit's r/android subreddit today in which a user claimed to have the Galaxy S6 edge. He said that he worked for a company that “develops and/or merchandises” using the product which is why he has a unit well before the official release date. I should mention that the user didn't […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung awarded patent for a flexible smartphone aimed at active users
It is common knowledge that Samsung has worked on flexible displays and it will continue to do so in the future. A rather interesting patent awarded to the company has surfaced online. It doesn't just outline a flexible display rather it details a flexible frame capable of bending forward and backwards with ease. The design […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Survey shows iPhone users will switch to the Galaxy S6 if it had a lower price point
A survey conducted recently by Edelman Berland reveals that some iPhone owners would switch to the Samsung Galaxy S6 if it had a lower price point. 1,050 smartphone owners aged 18 or over were polled in this survey. The survey showed that most users were loyal to their current phones. They were asked what would make […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung Brazil hit with R$10 million fine for moral harassment
Samsung has been fined R$10 million ($3.1 million) in Brazil following claims from several senior members of its staff for moral harassment. Employees had complained to the Brazilian Labor Prosecution Office that the company made endless demands to deliver complicated projects under incredibly tight deadlines. They were even forced to drink alcohol at happy hour […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
The Last Goodbye!
Today, I say goodbye to the company I have been with since nearly its inception. It’s Faryaab Sheikh, the ex-Editor-in-Chief of SamMobile. I joined SamMobile when Danny Dorresteijn, founder, had just converted the world’s biggest Samsung firmware archive – SamFirmware – into SamMobile, which is now the world’s biggest online Samsung community with over 4 […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 10 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy S4 gets Lollipop update in France
Samsung’s been busy these days with not only new phone announcements but also the rollout of Google’s latest OS update, Android 5.0 Lollipop. Android manufacturers compete with one another to see who’ll roll out Google’s latest the fastest, and, in the past, Samsung’s rollout hasn’t satisfied a number of consumers. Well, Android 5.0 has changed […]
- By Deidre R.
- 10 years ago
Pebble says that Samsung and Apple “overthink” the smartwatch concept
In techland, you can always tell when companies are in competition with each other. US carriers T-Mobile and AT&T have had their smearing campaigns, and even HTC decided recently to criticize an Android manufacturer while applauding its largest rival. Some would say that statements like these are nothing more than an attempt to throw metaphorical […]
- By Deidre R.
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S6 arrives at Samsung Experience Shops in the UK this Saturday
Samsung has announced its new flagship smartphones and you might have already seen hands-on videos of the devices. You will have to wait until April 10th to buy these devices. If gawking at them through a screen is not doing enough for you then head down to your local Samsung Experience Shop if you're in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S6 production increases, estimates at 46 million for 2015
If you ever wondered whether or not Samsung could climb out of the rut it faced in 2014, wonder no more. A new report from site G for Games says that Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and S6 edge production will increase between March and April from 12 million (the original estimate) to 13 million. An increase […]
- By Deidre R.
- 10 years ago
