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Samsung once again reported to be supplying chips for the next iPhone
Time and again it has been reported that Apple hasn't quite been able to end its reliance on Samsung's semiconductor division even though it wants to move its business elsewhere. Other vendors have fallen short and it looks like none have displayed the capacity and reliability that Samsung's chipmaking arm offers. Apple had apparently wanted […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Latest Chrome for Android update fixes permissions error on some Samsung devices
Google today announced that it is rolling out a new version of its Chrome browser for Android. Usually the changelog only states generic changes like performance improvements and bug fixes if no new features are being added. Chrome for Android's latest version, 40.0.2214.109, doesn't bring any new features however the changelog does mention one particular […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
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[Update: Now rolling out] Sprint to release Android 5.0 for Galaxy S5 tomorrow
Verizon became the first carrier in the United States to release Android 5.0 for the Galaxy S5 earlier this week and it looks like one of its competitors is following suit. Sprint seems to be on track to release Android 5.0 Lollipop for its Galaxy S5 users tomorrow, February 5th. Word of the upcoming update […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
2-4-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Core 2, Galaxy NotePRO 12.2, Galaxy Mega 6.3 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Micromax claims to be the number 1 manufacturer in India, Samsung begs to differ
In more markets than one, Samsung's mobile division has been doing well enough to be the number one maker. Earlier today, a research report claimed that India's numero uno homegrown maker, i.e., Micromax had dethroned Samsung to take the number one spot in the country as the biggest smartphone manufacturer. The Canalys report maintained that […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Alpha price down by 32% since launch in India
Critics started writing off Samsung, but the company launched the Galaxy Alpha as its first ‘premium built' phone to win back lost love. In India, the phone was launched back in September last year for 39,990 INR or US$650, but has received numerous price cuts to finally retail for around the 27,000 INR (US$437) mark […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
Purported Galaxy S6 chassis leaks hint at sealed polymer battery
Fresh reports out of Samsung's home country of Korea point at a design that's going to be very close to that of the most recent iPhone, i.e., the iPhone 6. We've previously seen a few Galaxy S6 leaks in the form of a chassis design and some design renders, however, none have been as comprehensive […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung starts mass producing industry-first ePoP memory modules for smartphones
Samsung has announced that it has started mass producing world's first high-density ePoP (embedded Package on Package) memory modules which are intended to be used in high-end smartphones and tablets. It is a single memory module which consists of 3GB LP-DDR3 DRAM, 32GB eMMC, and a memory controller, thereby reducing the overall physical space by around […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
This could be the metal housing of the Samsung Galaxy S6
As time draws closer to the official announcement of Samsung's next-generation flagship smartphone, more and more leaks reveal the nature of the device. Almost everyone is certain about the possible hardware specifications of the Galaxy S6, but the final design of the device is still under suspense since Samsung takes special measures for stopping the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Report: Samsung sold over 630,000 units of the Galaxy Note Edge worldwide
When Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Note Edge, it wasn't sure how the consumers would respond to it, since the curved edge screen was a new concept. No wonder, the South Korean smartphone giant mentioned the Note Edge as a “limited edition concept device.” However, to Samsung's surprise it generated more than expected response from […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
AT&T Galaxy S5 receives software update that’s not Lollipop
Yesterday Verizon released Android 5.0 Lollipop for its Galaxy S5 users. They're a pretty lucky bunch given that Big Red is the first major wireless carrier in the United States to release this update for Samsung's 2014 flagship. AT&T Galaxy S5 users will be getting a software update notification shortly and they shouldn't get their […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung picks up former Google executive to lead Internet of Things efforts
Samsung has made no secret of its desire to become a major player in the Internet of Things arena. Last month CEO BK Yoon said that the company is going to spend $100 million to develop a new open framework which will allow wearable devices like fitness trackers to communicate with connected objects like home […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
New Galaxy Tab 5 might have 4:3 aspect ratio as well
We have already reported that Samsung is working on new Galaxy Tab tablets. It is expected that these tablets are going to have displays with 4:3 aspect ratio instead of the 16:9 aspect ratio that Samsung has stuck with in the past. According to information obtained through the import tacking website Zauba the new Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Analysts predict ‘stellar performance’ for Samsung’s chipmaking business
Samsung's chipmaking business might soon enjoy increased attention from companies like Qualcomm and NVIDIA. The company's semiconductor division was able to work out the 14nm FinFET production process while many of its competitors were wrapping up their deployment of 16nm systems. This gives the business an edge that rivals don't have and companies could soon […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Micromax overtakes Samsung as India’s largest smartphone vendor
Looks like there is no break in bad news for Samsung. In the latest data provided by research firm Canalys it is claimed that Micromax has passed Samsung and it is now the largest smartphone vendor in India. Micromax is an Indian smartphone manufacturer and apparently it was able to dethrone Samsung in Q4 2014. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung Knox customers to get 3 months of Google Drive for Work free with every subscription
Only hours back did we break news about the little revamp that Samsung's Knox service received. Turns out, there was more to come. Just in is an offer from the Google-Samsung duo for users of Samsung's Knox scheme; according to the offer, customers of Samsung's Knox receive three months of Google Drive for Work free with […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
Bangladesh gets the Tizen powered Samsung Z1
After announcing its first ever Tizen powered smartphone in the Indian market some weeks back, Samsung has gone ahead to launch the Z1 in the neighboring Bangladeshi market. The device has been priced 6,900 BDT (US$88) in the country, which isn't bad at all considering that buyers will also be getting 300 minutes worth of calls (Robi […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
2-3-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4 mini, Galaxy Grand 2 LTE, Galaxy Note 10.1, 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
Good for Samsung Knox now looking after enterprise users as well
Good and Samsung have inked a deal for a solution that will be used to provide enterprise users access to Good for Knox. In other words, the Samsung Knox platform has now extended beyond private use to now encompass businesses and enterprises. “Good is now the first enterprise mobility management (EMM) provider whose secure container platform […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
It’s raining Lollipops: Galaxy S5 Exynos variant starts getting Android 5.0 update
The Korean firm started rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop to the Snapdragon-equipped Galaxy S5 in December, 2014. However, the update was rolled out only in Poland initially. Just recently the company started seeding it in Russia and Malaysia. Nevertheless, the day has finally arrived when users with an Exynos-powered Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H) can taste the sweetness […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
