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Samsung’s latest sorting engine tops in Sort Benchmark 2014
Samsung’s Software Centre in Korea and Samsung Research America (SRA) in the Silicon Valley have developed a new sorting engine called DeepSort. Today, Samsung Electronics announced that its latest sorting engine, DeepSort, has topped Sort Benchmark’s Minute Sort test with record-breaking results. Minute Sort is an industry benchmark which tests out the amount of data […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
11-25-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy Note 3 Neo, Galaxy S III, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Cricket Wireless to offer 50% discount on the Samsung Galaxy S4 and S5 on Cyber Monday
Prepaid US carrier Cricket Wireless has announced that it will be offering both the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5 at a 50 percent discount as part of its deals on Cyber Monday. This will reduce the price of the Galaxy S5 from $589.99 down to $295, and the Galaxy S4 from $429.99 to around $215. Those are impressive […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
The Netherlands police starts testing the Samsung Galaxy S5 for law enforcement
Earlier this year, it was reported that the National Police in Holland had ordered thousands of units of the Galaxy S5 in order to use the device for law enforcement. Now, a spokesperson for the police has confirmed to Android Planet that they have indeed starting using the Galaxy S5, though the device is currently […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung sued for using the word ‘Milk’ for its streaming services
Samsung just can't seem to catch a break from all the lawsuits that keep coming its way. The company is facing a legal battle against Nvidia over patent infringement in the U.S., and now, it has been courted in a new lawsuit by Milk Studios that is targeting Samsung for using the Milk name for […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360P) gets certified by the FCC
Samsung might be working on simplifying and reducing the number of phones in its smartphone lineup, but for now, the company still has a lot of devices in the pipeline for various markets. One such device is the Galaxy Core Prime, which appeared on an Indian retailer's website around two months ago, and has now […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A5 can now be purchased in China for $420
Samsung's all-metal Galaxy A5 has finally gone up for sale, at least in the Chinese market, almost a month after it was made official by the Korean manufacturer. The phone can be purchased for $420 (2,599 CNY) – that's a fairly good price for the hardware on offer, though naturally it's not the cheapest and will […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung is planning to shut down ChatOn service in certain markets
Samsung's smartphone market share as well as profits are dwindling. In a bid to lower the expenses, Samsung is planning some major restructuring steps in management and plans to shut down certain unprofitable services. According to a latest report from Korea Times, Samsung will soon shut down its ChatOn instant messaging service in certain markets as […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung is retiring the Fitness with Gear app, existing data will be integrated into S Health
Samsung's S Health app, which was introduced with the Galaxy S4 to track a user's health and fitness related data, wasn't being managed properly. Unlike the newer devices like the Galaxy Note 4, which runs S Health app v3.5, the app on the older Galaxy devices was stuck on v2.5, making it incompatible with the Gear […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
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[Updated] Samsung might offer themes in the newer version of TouchWiz
Samsung, along with HTC, were one of the first Android device vendors to start customising Android UI and add various useful features, which were unavailable in stock Android. Samsung's TouchWiz offers a lot of useful features, apps, and services, but themes were never on the offer. Even the latest high-end devices such as the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
11-24-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, 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
SM-E500F could be the next device sporting Samsung’s new single-letter naming convention
We exclusively revealed earlier this month that Samsung is planning to simplify its smartphone lineup by going with a single-letter naming convention that will make it easier for consumers to keep track of the company's devices. Now, it looks like the first of those devices that follow the new convention has made its way to India […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Audi to use Samsung’s Gear VR headet to let customers experience its new TT S Coupé
Virtual reality is one of the latest trends that Samsung is hoping will help it stay ahead of the curve, and the company's Gear VR headset has just found an extremely nice new use case. Audi and Samsung will be teaming up to offer customers in the UK a chance to experience the latest model of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung planning major restructuring in management as profits dwindle
Samsung's declining profits and revenues might soon result in the company making changes to the management in its mobile business. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, J.K. Shin, current mobile head of Samsung's mobile division, could be replaced by co-CEO B.K. Yoon, who currently heads the manufacturer's home appliance and television business (and will continue […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Wi-Fi only variant of the Samsung Gear S is now available in Japan
The Gear S, whose biggest advantage, as advertised by Samsung, is the inclusion of a SIM card slot. As a shocking surprise, Samsung has released a Wi-Fi only variant of the Gear S in Japan with a price tag of ¥38,880 ($330). This might be for those users who want a large screen smartwatch without the cellular connectivity. Currently, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung flaunts the word ‘S Penning’ in the latest Galaxy Note 4 video commercial
Samsung has released some more video commercials for the Galaxy Note 4 under the ‘Do You Note?' series. The Korean smartphone giant has featured Reggie Watts, the American comedian and musician, in one of its videos and has tried to flaunt the word ‘S Penning' in it. Other video ads showcase how the Galaxy Note 4 […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung files an ITC complaint to block Nvidia’s chips from the US market
As a part of the ongoing patent war between Samsung and Nvidia, Samsung has filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission in Washington to block the import of Nvidia's GeForce and Tegra chips from the US market. Samsung has accused Nvidia of making false claims about its products and infringing upon several chip related patents. ITC […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung devices may have problems running Android apps with Material design
With Android 5.0 Lollipop, Google has introduced a new design language for apps, dubbed as the ‘Material Design', which brings bright colors and three-dimensional UI elements. More and more developers are now upgrading their apps with the new design language. Devices running older versions of Android can still run apps with UI based on Material design, if the app […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
11-21-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S III mini VE, Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, Galaxy S4, 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
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 getting another over-the-air update
It's been a little over a month since the Galaxy Note 4 became available for purchase in various markets around the world. The latest phablet in Samsung's popular Galaxy Note lineup received an over-the-air update soon after it launched, and now, Samsung is rolling out yet another minor update for the Snapdragon variant of the device. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
