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Sprint’s Galaxy Note 3 should be getting the Android 4.4.4 update today
Galaxy Note 3 owners on Sprint's network should soon be seeing a notification for an update to Android 4.4.4 on their device, as Samsung's support page now lists the new version of Android for the carrier's version of the phablet. Sprint actually lists the rollout date as September 5, which means the update is probably on the air […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Alpha to launch on September 12 in the UK for £549
Samsung's first metallic Android phone will soon be available for purchase in a few countries across the world. The Galaxy Alpha will go on sale in the UK starting September 12th along with a few other countries, and in Canada on September 26th. In the UK, the Galaxy Alpha will be priced at £549, while in […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung SM-A500 to have full metal body, specs detailed
We recently revealed Samsung's plans to launch three new devices in its new A series of smartphones following the Galaxy Alpha, along with some info on one of those devices, carrying model number SM-A500. The SM-A500 will be the next phone to launch in the lineup, and today, we've got detailed information on the device's hardware. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
WatchON Plus brings new WatchON interface to the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Note 3
With the Galaxy S5, Samsung revealed a new step in software design, giving its interface an overhaul and revamping many of its inbuilt apps. One of the apps to receive a new design was WatchON, which is used for controlling televisions and set-top boxes with the inbuilt IR sensor. Today, Samsung is bringing over that […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Various online retailers in the UK start registrations for Samsung Gear S pre-order
Various online retailers in the UK have started registrations for the pre-order of the Gear S which was showcased last week during Samsung's pre-IFA event. Shortly after Unlocked Mobiles opened its registration, other online retailers such as MobileFun, Expansys, and Clove made the Gear S pre-order registration pages live on their websites. The Gear S stock is expected at the end of this […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Festival Effect on the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A shows beautiful drawings on the lockscreen
The Festival Effect is a new feature from Samsung which exclusively available in the Galaxy S5 LTE-A. When this effect is enabled, beautiful drawings and colourful balloons are displayed on the lock screen and in the notification panel which are related to special days such as public holidays, a user's birthday or any particular anniversary. In the image below, the lockscreen shows […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Alpha retail box shown off at IFA
Being the first metallic Galaxy device, it's no surprise that Samsung has been very keen to show off the Galaxy Alpha every chance it gets, with the phone getting the most attention from the media over at IFA. Well, it turns out Samsung also has the retail box of the Galaxy Alpha on display, an image […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S5 Active to launch in Europe
Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S5 Active, a rugged variant of the already water and dust-resistant Galaxy S5. For some reason, Samsung has kept the device exclusive to carriers in the US, but it turns out the exclusivity will be short-lived as our sources tell us that the Galaxy S5 Active will be […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
09-08-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Young, Galaxy S III, Galaxy S4 mini, 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 explains Gear VR features using an infographic
In a partnership with Oculus VR, Samsung has announced their first virtual reality headset, the Gear VR. As this is a completely new product category for Samsung, they thought that it would a great idea to educate users about the features and capabilities of the Gear VR through an infographic. Unlike other virtual reality headsets, the Gear VR […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Is Samsung exiting from the laptop market?
Apart from the ATIV Book 9 and the ATIV Book M, there have been no new laptops from Samsung this year which has raised suspicions about their stance on the laptop market. Now, AllAboutSamsung is reporting that they have been officially able to confirm that Samsung has discontinued development of laptops without providing an explanation why it did so, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung Gear S features explained in an attractive infographic
Samsung has released an attractive infographic which explains the features and capabilities of the Gear S which was officially announced just before the IFA 2014. It is the first smartwatch from Samsung which comes with an inbuilt micro SIM card slot letting the users connect to the Internet and make voice calls independently without relying […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
An infographic showcases how the Galaxy Note series has evolved over the years
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge in their Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 event during IFA 2014. Both these smartphones turned out to be as feature packed as we expected but that was always the case with every Galaxy Note smartphone ever released, wasn't it? Did you know that the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Android Wear 4.4.W.1 update rolling out to the Samsung Gear Live
The Gear Live is reportedly getting the Android Wear 4.4.W.1 software update from Google. This update is expected to bring improvements in navigation experience and some voice action related experience. Google might soon roll out this update to other Android Wear based smartwatches. Please let us know if you have noticed any other improvement in your Gear […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo (GT-I9300I) gets Android 4.4.4 update
In a rather strange move, Samsung has pushed out the Android 4.4.4 update to the Galaxy S3 Neo before any other device in its lineup, before even the flagships like the Galaxy S5. The update is currently rolling out to the device in Kazakhstan with build number I9300IXXUBNH3; it should be available as an over-the-air […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Gear S will launch worldwide like the Gear and Gear 2
The Gear S is the fourth smartwatch in Samsung's lineup, but it's rather different than its predecessors with its curved display and inbuilt cellular connectivity. It also has a high price tag of Euro 299, which has made quite a few folks wonder if Samsung will launch it worldwide or keep it limited to a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
09-05-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Mega 6.3, Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4 mini, 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
NVIDIA files suit against Samsung and Qualcomm as it looks to block U.S. Galaxy device shipments
Samsung seems to have found itself in yet another patent dispute. NVIDIA has written a detailed blog post about filing a patent lawsuit against Samsung and Qualcomm. The chipmaker feels that both companies have infringed its patents related to graphics chips which is why it will seek a ban on all U.S. shipments of Samsung's Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
09-04-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy TabPRO 12.2, 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 could launch on October 10
Samsung made the Galaxy Note 4 official yesterday, and while the company was happy to talk about all of the phablet's features and specs, it wasn't very forthcoming with the release date of the device, only saying that it would launch sometime in October. Thanks to some retailers in the Netherlands though, the availability date of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
