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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab4 lineup is arriving in the US on May 1
The Galaxy Tab4 lineup of tablets went official earlier this month, and today Samsung has announced that these will be arriving in the US on May 1st. Pre-orders will begin tomorrow, and the Wi-Fi-only variant of the Galaxy Tab4 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1 will be priced at $199.99, $269.99 and $349.99, respectively. An LTE variant of the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung explains Galaxy S5 display features
Samsung has taken to its official blog lately to offer insight on many of the features on its latest flagship phone, and now the company has decided to explain the accomplishments of the Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy S5. The Galaxy S5's display has already been proven to be among the best on the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung accidentally lists Galaxy Note 4 in SideSync compatibility list
We don't really need any confirmation that the Galaxy Note 4 will be coming out later this year, but there's a slight chance the company might launch its next flagship phablet a little earlier than planned. Samsung recently updated its SideSync software to work on all Windows computers, and in the hardware compatibility list, the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung giving away $1,250,000 in prizes to developers in Gear App Challenge
Samsung recently launched its second-generation Gear smartwatch, and now, the company has announced that it will be kicking off a Gear App Challenge competition in May. The competition will be open to developers around the world and will be starting from May 8th, and the total prize amount is touted to be a whopping $1,250,000. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy K (S5 zoom) pictures leaked, reaffirm slim design
We're less than a week away from the official announcement of the Galaxy S5 zoom – or the Galaxy K, as it is expected to be named, details on which have leaked numerous times in the past, with our own exclusive look at its specs and benchmark scores earlier this month. We've already seen the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 for AT&T approved by FCC, could launch soon
It was revealed in December last year that AT&T would be launching its own version of the Galaxy NotePRO 12.2, one of the two biggest tablets in Samsung's lineup, with model number SM-P907A. Nothing official ever came of it, but now, it looks like the carrier could be getting closer to a market launch, as […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Google teamed up with Samsung to offer financial help in fight against Apple
New evidence in the ongoing Apple and Samsung patent trial has come to the fore and revealed that Google agreed to cover some of Samsung's potential legal costs as protection against Apple's multibillion-dollar patent lawsuit. Apple disclosed emails and letters from two years ago showing that Google executives agreed to pay some of the legal […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung SM-T2558 is a 7-inch tablet that looks like a phone
Samsung is not a company averse to trying out various form factors and sizes for its smartphones and tablets, and the latest unknown Samsung device we've come across might be one of the oddest ones we've seen. A 7-inch tablet with model number SM-T2558 has been spotted in China – certified by the country's regulatory authority […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
A majority of Galaxy S users do not like Samsung’s exclusive apps
A study discovered that a majority of Galaxy S users do not appreciate Samsung’s exclusive suite of apps. Samsung has been oft-criticised in the past for bundling a lot of unnecessary and gimmicky features in its handsets, most of which did not work as advertised or were too complex to use. To make things worse, […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S5 already accounts for 0.7 percent of all Android smartphones
The Galaxy S5 has been selling in droves ever since its worldwide launch on April 11, and according to data gathered by Localytics, Samsung's latest flagship already accounts for 0.7 percent of all Android smartphones active today. It's an impressive feat considering how populated the Android market is, and according to Localytics, the S5 managed to achieve that adoption […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Verizon Galaxy S5 owners facing camera issues, no fix available
Well, looks like a disabled PayPal fingerprint authentication system is the least of the woes being faced by owners of the Verizon variant of the Galaxy S5. Verizon customers of Samsung's latest and greatest are reporting that after a few days of working properly, the camera fails to start with a “Warning: Camera Failed” message. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Initial stock of 250,000 Samsung’s Gear Fit units reportedly sold out in 10 days
Samsung's amalgamation of a smartwatch and fitness tracker has proven to be a hit, according to a report published by Korea website MK News. Industry sources have revealed that Samsung shipped an initial batch of 200,000 to 250,000 units of the Gear Fit, which was reportedly sold out in only 10 days. 25,000 units were […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
New Galaxy Device with new Exynos, Intel LTE and QHD screen confirmed (Codename KQ)
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 has been released for several weeks now, and since then we are now able to paint a better picture of what Samsung’s plans for future devices might be. Several months ago, rumours were flowing abound about how Samsung would release two versions of the Galaxy S5: the standard model that we know […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 10 years ago
Samsung patent hints at what the Galaxy Note 4 could look like
A Samsung official recently said that the Galaxy Note 4 would feature a “new form factor,” and the most prevalent speculation was that this form factor would entail a three-sided display, especially since a Galaxy Note device with such a display has been the talk of rumors quite a few times in the past. Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Report: Gear 2 and Gear Fit expensive to repair and replace
The Gear 2 and Gear Fit, Samsung's newest wearables, have been found to be fairly easy to repair by the teadown experts at iFixit, but according to a report from ZDNet Korea, that doesn't mean the devices are cheap to repair or replace. The report suggests that getting a Gear Fit or Gear 2 repaired has […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
New Galaxy S5 commercial highlights the device’s dust and water resistant abilities
After showcasing the Galaxy S5’s Ultra Power Saving Mode a few days ago, Samsung has now touched on the dust and water resistance features of the Galaxy S5 in its latest advert. The Galaxy S5 is certified IP67, which means that although the device is not waterproof, it can withstand the occasional splash. The first […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Verizon Galaxy S5 owners can get PayPal fingerprint authentication unofficially
Using the fingerprint sensor for PayPal payments was one of the headlining features of the Galaxy S5, but it was revealed that Verizon has disabled the feature on its variant of the handset. However, as with most such limitations imposed by carriers, this one can be gotten around with an unofficial method detailed at the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung talks about the future of Smart Home services
In a recent press conference, Won-Pyo Hong, President of Samsung Electronics’ Media Solution Center, announced that the connected home industry will witness a sea change in the next two to three years. He said, “In the next two to three years, smart home services will provide an enormous benefit for people—just as smartphones and smart […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung has stopped selling paid apps on its smart TVs
Samsung will not distribute paid apps on its smart TV and connected Blu-Ray platforms anymore. The manufacturer notified users of the change via email at the end of March and is also issuing refunds to users who bought paid utilities on its smart TV platform. Samsung has stated that there will be a few applications […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s SideSync utility now works on all Windows computers
Samsung is bringing its SideSync utility to all Windows machines. The utility was exclusive to Samsung’s ATIV line of notebooks and tablets before, but with SideSync 3.0, anyone running a Windows machine can download the utility. SideSync offers automated backups, file transfers and the ability to use a connected Samsung mobile with a traditional mouse […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
