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Windows Phone 8.1 update rolling out for Samsung Ativ S
The biggest advantage of Windows Phone devices above their Android counterparts is the promise of guaranteed regular software updates and looks like the same is turning true for the two year old Ativ S. The Ativ S users in Italy and Germany are reporting that they are getting notified to perform the Windows Phone 8.1 OTA […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
10-31-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab S 10.5, Galaxy S III, Galaxy S II, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
It’s 2014, Samsung. Why does your software still lag, even on a flagship device?
It's 2014. The market for smartphones has matured to a point where specs do not really matter. Instead, it's the software on devices that decides what kind of experience users get and just how useful the device is in complementing their lives. Android has reached a point where even $100 devices run fast enough and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung’s progress with Android Lollipop update for the Galaxy S5
A month ago, SamMobile gave you folks an exclusive preview at an alpha build of Android Lollipop running on a Galaxy S5, but as Samsung was still working on making TouchWiz compatible with Google’s new design guidelines, a lot of inconsistencies could be seen throughout the user interface. Nevertheless, thanks to our elite friends, we […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Samsung seeks court declaration for its right to terminate patent-licensing agreement with Microsoft
Microsoft had announced through a blog post back in August that it was filing a legal complaint against Samsung because the Korean giant had allegedly violated a patent-licensing agreement between the two companies that was signed back in 2011. Microsoft alleges that Samsung not only refused to pay loyalties but also did not pay interest […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and Gear S firmware now online
The Galaxy Note Edge and the Gear S, two of the most interesting Samsung devices in recent times, will be going up for sale in various markets in the coming weeks (though the Note Edge is already available in Japan), and starting today, you can download firmware for the two devices from our firmware section. Firmware files […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
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[Video] You can use a knife to operate your Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Screen sensitivity is an important aspect of smartphone displays these days, mainly for those who live in cold regions where removing their gloves to use their phone isn't always an option. Samsung has offered an option to increase the sensitivity of its phone's displays since last year, and it looks like the Galaxy Note 4 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 official with full metal ultra-slim designs, 5MP front cameras
Leaks and rumors about the Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5, and the Galaxy A7 had reached almost fever pitch in recent days, and now, Samsung has announced two of the three A series devices. The Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 are now official, and as we had exclusively leaked months ago, feature a full-metal unibody design. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung is the second largest tablet vendor in the world with 18.3 percent market share
Fuelled by Back-to-School promotions in the US, the worldwide tablet market was able grow 11.5 percent in the third quarter of 2014. According to the latest numbers from IDC, Samsung has retailed its position as the second largest tablet PC vendor in the world with a market share of 18.3 percent, just behind Apple. When compared […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung Gear S will be available for sale in the US from November 7
Samsung has announced that its high-end Gear S smartwatch will be launched in the US on November 7th through all the major carriers. Apart from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint, consumers will be able to buy the Gear S from Samsung Experience stores at Best Buy throughout the US. The SIM card slot equipped smartwatch would be available in black […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung S Health app update adds UV and SpO2 measurement features
A new update for the S Health app has been released, and is slowly rolling out throughout the world. The S Health update to v3.5.1 0668 brings weight control, measuring and managing sleep time with compatible wearable devices. The updated also adds ways to measure and manage UV and SpO2 levels. SpO2 is a way to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Galaxy Note Edge might be available through T-Mobile on November 14
Even though Samsung had announced that the Galaxy Note Edge would be a “limited edition concept device“, looks like almost every major carrier in the US might launch it at some point of time. Even T-Mobile has put up a page for the device on their official website, but its actual launch date wasn't available. Well, it looks T-Mobile is […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 selling better than the Note 3 in the US and Western Europe
Samsung's profits and revenues might have taken a major hit in recent months, but when it comes to the sales of its latest flagship, it seems the company might not have much to worry about. During Samsung's earning conference in South Korea today, Senior Vice President Kim Hyun revealed that the Galaxy Note 4 has […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
10-30-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S III, Galaxy Tab 3 Lite, 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 A5 gets listed on Samsung Galaxy Apps store
It was just two days ago that we discovered that Samsung is working on the Galaxy Note 10.1 2015 Edition, thanks to the upcoming tablet getting listed on the company's website. Now, we just got confirmation that the Galaxy A5 is indeed very close to getting announced – the changelog for the Hancom Office app, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy A5 leaked manual hints at non-removable back
We reported recently that Samsung's Galaxy A series handsets will be launched by next month. A sketch of what appears to be the Galaxy A5 from its Chinese manual has appeared online and it hints at the possibility of this device having a non-removable back. The Galaxy A devices, namely Galaxy A3, A5 and A7, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung sees 74 percent drop in mobile business profits
Samsung had warned that its third quarter results wouldn't bring good news for those keeping an eye on its mobile business and that's exactly what has happened. The company has posted a 74 percent year-over-year drop in profits for its mobile business whereas the company-wide operating profit drop was posted at 60 percent and its […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung Gear S launch delayed in the UK
Samsung's Gear S is the most feature-packed smartwatch out there today, thanks to its ability to work independently of a smartphone with inbuilt Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. However, it looks like those in the UK who were looking forward to strapping the Gear S on their wrist this month will have to wait a bit […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Report: Samsung Galaxy A series devices launching next month
For devices that have been leaked so extensively in the last few weeks, it's been surprising that Samsung hasn't made the Galaxy A lineup – which consists of the Galaxy A3, A5, and A7 – official already. Our initial information that said the devices would go live in the third quarter didn't turn out to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
10-29-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy S4 Zoom, 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
