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    Exclusive Preview: Android L on Samsung Galaxy S5

    Exclusive Preview: Android L on Samsung Galaxy S5

    At Google I/O 2014, Google announced the next iteration of its Android operating system – Android L. As the operating system itself was still in early stages, we only got a sneak peak at a few of the upcoming features. Even the name, Android L, is just a placeholder for now, and Google hasn’t made […]

    • By Faryaab S.
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung reveals Galaxy Note 4 release dates for various regions

    Samsung reveals Galaxy Note 4 release dates for various regions

    The Galaxy Note 4 has been available in South Korea since September 26th, and Samsung had announced that it would be launching the phablet in more than 140 countries by the end of October. Now, the Korean manufacturer is offering a more detailed look at when the Galaxy Note 4 will be released in various […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung expects improved profits from its Apple chip deal

    Samsung expects improved profits from its Apple chip deal

    Samsung is expected to start producing processors for its clients, including Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD by the end of the year using its new 14nm fabrication process.  Kim Ki-nam, President of Samsung's semiconductor business and head of System LSI business, announced in Seoul that once they start supplying these chips to Apple, their profits “will prove positively”. The Apple A8 […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    [Update] Samsung Galaxy Tab S powered by Exynos 5433 CPU launching in South Korea?

    [Update] Samsung Galaxy Tab S powered by Exynos 5433 CPU launching in South Korea?

    Samsung's Galaxy Tab S marked the company's highly anticipated return to using AMOLED displays on tablets, and as we noted in our review, both the 8.4 and 10.5-inch Galaxy Tab S offer the most stunning viewing experience available in the tablet market today. However, we also noted that the tablets suffered from performance issues, owing […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung shows off the strength of Galaxy Note 4 in a video

    Samsung shows off the strength of Galaxy Note 4 in a video

    Samsung has taken the advantage of the #BendGate controversy to show off how strong its latest flagship device is. In a video released yesterday, Samsung has conducted a “three-point bend test” and the “human weight test” to prove that the Galaxy Note 4 won't be susceptible to bending or permanent deformation. First, the video starts […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S5 Active for Europe

    Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S5 Active for Europe

    In May, Samsung announced the Galaxy S5 Active, a ruggedised version of the Galaxy S5. But, for some reason, the Korean giant decided to keep it exclusive to the U.S. market, especially on AT&T – U.S. network provider. However, soon the device started to launch on different carriers, and was also made available in Canada. Now, […]

    • By Faryaab S.
    • 10 years ago
    10-1-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, Galaxy S III, Galaxy S II Plus, and more

    10-1-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, Galaxy S III, Galaxy S II Plus, 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 Grand Prime (SM-G530H) firmware available online

    Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530H) firmware available online

    Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Grand Prime, the fourth handset in its affordable phablet lineup, for the Indian market yesterday. The Galaxy Grand Prime is the first Samsung handset to feature a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, and today, firmware for the device have begun showing up online. Based on the regions for which the firmware files […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Win Galaxy Note 4 by participating in #NotePunIntended contest

    Win Galaxy Note 4 by participating in #NotePunIntended contest

    Samsung's advertisements are known for Apple bashing and while that strategy still steams ahead, a few days back the company released a new promo video for the Galaxy Note 4 that was filled with puns. Basically everyone in the video tried using Note at the end of almost every word so that it could be […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    PayPal’s relationship with Samsung might have kept it away from Apple Pay

    PayPal’s relationship with Samsung might have kept it away from Apple Pay

    Last month Apple announced its new payments service called Apple Pay. Many were surprised to note that PayPal was nowhere to be seen, even though it had been rumored initially that both Apple and PayPal were in talks regarding a payments service. One would expect PayPal to have been there given that its one of the […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung announces the Galaxy Grand Prime with 5MP front camera in India

    Samsung announces the Galaxy Grand Prime with 5MP front camera in India

    The Galaxy Grand Prime recently leaked on a Vietnamese website, and now, Samsung has made the newest variant of its popular Galaxy Grand lineup official in India. The Galaxy Grand Prime holds the crown for being the first Samsung smartphone with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, though it certainly won't be the last as all of […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    09-30-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Ace 4 LTE, Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy Note 10.1, and more

    09-30-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Ace 4 LTE, Galaxy Alpha, 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
    Samsung Galaxy A5 with US Cellular LTE support passes FCC

    Samsung Galaxy A5 with US Cellular LTE support passes FCC

    Samsung can't seem to catch a break when it comes to the Galaxy A5, as the upcoming Galaxy A series phone continues to make appearances in leaks. We've seen what the device looks like through images we exclusively leaked, and we've also revealed some of its hardware details. All three Galaxy A smartphones will feature LTE connectivity, […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Google clamping down on Samsung’s control over Android

    Google clamping down on Samsung’s control over Android

    Google has always allowed Android manufacturers to make their own customizations to the software that powers their smartphones and tablets but now evidence has surfaced which reveals that the company is tightening requirements for manufacturing partners that want to build Android devices. Confidential documents obtained by The Information show that since Google wants the Android experience […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Note 4 manual download available now

    Samsung Galaxy Note 4 manual download available now

    Samsung's new flagship was unveiled earlier this month at the IFA 2014 show in Berlin and a couple of weeks after that the company confirmed when the device is going to start shipping. Those who have already placed their pre-orders have to wait for a couple of week snow as shipments don't start until mid-October. […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P Android 4.4.4 update leaked

    Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P Android 4.4.4 update leaked

    Even though Samsung has been pretty quick in rolling out the latest version of KitKat, Android 4.4.4, to its major devices yet Sprint subscribers are still waiting for the update on their Galaxy S5 units. The carrier itself has not revealed when it would be rolling out this update so there's a bit of confusion […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy S5 Active, Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy Tab S 8.4 announced for Japan

    Samsung Galaxy S5 Active, Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy Tab S 8.4 announced for Japan

    NTT Docomo, which is one of the key telecom operators in Japan, has announced three new devices from Samsung as a part of their winter line-up; the Galaxy S5 Active (SC-02G), Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy Tab S 8.4. The Galaxy S5 Active, which was restricted to the North American market, will now be available in the Japanese […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung explains the ‘Edge’ display on the Galaxy Note Edge with an infographic

    Samsung explains the ‘Edge’ display on the Galaxy Note Edge with an infographic

    The Galaxy Note Edge is an important device, perhaps more so than the Galaxy Note 4. It's a sign that we are finally approaching a time when curved displays can become more commonplace than before, even if the Galaxy Note Edge itself will be a concept device. What makes the Galaxy Note Edge so special […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    [Update] First Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910) firmware now online

    [Update] First Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910) firmware now online

    The Galaxy Note 4 is set to launch worldwide in October, and now, the first firmware for Samsung's latest phablet flagship has gone online. The firmware is for one of the Chinese variants of the device (model number SM-N9106W), and is based on Android 4.4.4 and has the build number N9106WZNU1ANIF. As usual, you can […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Note 4 outlasts its rivals in battery life tests

    Samsung Galaxy Note 4 outlasts its rivals in battery life tests

    The Galaxy Note 4 which was revealed earlier this month during IFA 2014, has already been reviewed by Korean website, PlayWare. In the review, the Exynos version of the Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910) has been tested rigorously and put through some varied variety of tests such as peak display brightness calibration, Wi-Fi and screen-on time, video playback, […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago