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Samsung releases two new humorous video commercials for the Galaxy Note 4

Samsung releases two new humorous video commercials for the Galaxy Note 4

Samsung continues to release video commercials for the Galaxy Note 4 in a hope to make it the best-seller this holiday shopping season. In the previous videos, it focussed on the S Pen features, its 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED screen, and its 16-megapixel camera with optical image stabilisation. The two latest video commercials under the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Official extra battery kit for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is now available for $37.95

Official extra battery kit for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is now available for $37.95

The Galaxy Note 4 has a 3,220 mAh removable battery and the best part about having a device with removable battery is that you can swap a died battery with a fully charged one within no time. Even though the inbuilt battery is quite capable of surviving the Note 4 for at least a day, you might […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Here’s a list of all the countries where the Galaxy Note Edge will be released

Here’s a list of all the countries where the Galaxy Note Edge will be released

After the launch of the Galaxy Note Edge, Samsung had made it very clear that it would be a ‘limited edition concept device‘. Earlier, it was being speculated that the Note Edge won't make it to Europe at all, but now it looks like Samsung will be rolling out the device in Europe, though in limited […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Exclusive: Galaxy S4 Android 5.0 Lollipop vs. Android 4.4.2 comparison [Video]

Exclusive: Galaxy S4 Android 5.0 Lollipop vs. Android 4.4.2 comparison [Video]

Both the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5 will be getting updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop in the coming months. For Galaxy S4 owners, the update will be considerably bigger than for those rocking a Galaxy S5, because other than all the features of Lollipop, the TouchWiz UX on the S4 will be replaced by the newer […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung close to building their second smartphone plant in Vietnam

Samsung close to building their second smartphone plant in Vietnam

Samsung already has a smartphone plant in Vietnam and according to a new report from Reuters, the South Korean giant has applied a license to build their second smartphone plant in the country. Samsung Electronics Vietnam, a subsidiary of Samsung, intends to build a $3 billion worth smartphone plant in the Thai Nguyen province, if […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Here’s why the Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 were leaked so often but announced very late

Here’s why the Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 were leaked so often but announced very late

In recent times, no Samsung device has leaked so often as the Galaxy A5, and to some extend, the Galaxy A3 and A7. We had noted before that it was surprising that despite so many leaks, Samsung was holding off an official announcement (the Galaxy A7 still isn't official.) Initially supposed to be announced sometime […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
More than 120,210 voters pledged and forced Samsung to bring the Galaxy Note Edge to Germany

More than 120,210 voters pledged and forced Samsung to bring the Galaxy Note Edge to Germany

Right from the start, Samsung had made it very clear that the Galaxy Note Edge would be a ‘limited edition concept device'. Probably Samsung didn't have plans to launch it in Germany, but due to popular demand, Samsung announced that it would bring the device to the country if 120,210 Germans voted for it through their Facebook campaign. Well, it […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Gear S now available for purchase in the US

Samsung Gear S now available for purchase in the US

Samsung first SIM-equipped smartwatch, the Gear S, is now available for purchase in the US. AT&T is offering this Tizen-based smartwatch in two colours; black and white, for $199.99 on a 2-year contract, or for $299 on a no-contract basis. Interested ones can pick up the Gear S (only in black colour) from Sprint without any […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
First Samsung Galaxy A5 firmware is now available for download

First Samsung Galaxy A5 firmware is now available for download

The new metal-clad smartphone offerings from Samsung, the Galaxy A3 and the Galaxy A5, were announced last week and they are expected to be available in select markets starting this month. Looks like Samsung is making necessary preparations for their launch as the first official firmware for the Galaxy A5 is now available online for download. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Exclusive Preview: Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S4, new TouchWiz UI on-board

Exclusive Preview: Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S4, new TouchWiz UI on-board

After providing you folks exclusive previews of Android 5.0 test builds running on the Galaxy S5, the day has finally arrived when we shift the spotlight from the Galaxy S5 to Samsung’s last year Galaxy S flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4. Last week, it came to our attention that Samsung had begun testing Android 5.0 […]

  • By Faryaab S.
  • 10 years ago
Samsung continuously investing into the Gear VR ecosystem

Samsung continuously investing into the Gear VR ecosystem

Samsung marked its entry into the world of virtual reality by launching the Gear VR during IFA 2014. Their revenue through mobile business might be depleting, but they are being bullish about the prospects of virtual reality devices. According to a report from Korea Herald, Samsung is trying to create an ecosystem for their virtual reality devices by investing in game […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
In China, Samsung falls behind Apple in smartphone popularity

In China, Samsung falls behind Apple in smartphone popularity

It is a well-know fact that Samsung is losing its popularity in the smartphone industry as well as its profits. According to a report from China Brand Research Center (CBRC), Apple plunged ahead of Samsung in China when it comes to smartphone popularity. The report was published after polling 13,500 people aged between 15 to 60, across 30 cities, […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Exclusive: Following Galaxy A series, Samsung will soon come up with new series of smartphones

Exclusive: Following Galaxy A series, Samsung will soon come up with new series of smartphones

Samsung has a pretty heavy lineup of smartphones including the international and the carrier branded variants. It is pretty hard to name every new device with something unique and catchy when you have such a vast product lineup. More often than not, Samsung is forced to name its smartphones with pretty long and sometimes silly sounding words like […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung to offer Wrist Watch and Bangle Watch straps for the Gear S

Samsung to offer Wrist Watch and Bangle Watch straps for the Gear S

After announcing the availability and price related information of the Gear S in various important markets around the world, Samsung has released information regarding various customisation options for the smartwatch. Samsung will soon offer Wrist Watch Strap for the Gear S in five different colours; Cobalt Blue, Blue Black, White, Mocha Grey and also Supreme Red. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Gear S to be available for purchase in the UK from November 7

Samsung Gear S to be available for purchase in the UK from November 7

Samsung is slowly expanding the availability of its flagship smartwatch, the Gear S, in major markets throughout the world. Samsung announced its availability in South Korea yesterday and it will be available in the US starting November 7 through all major carriers. Last week, we had reported that the availability of the Gear S was delayed in […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung bundles a plethora of premium content with the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge

Samsung bundles a plethora of premium content with the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge

Samsung usually gives away a lot of premium content and services with its high-end smartphones and tablets. Earlier this year, it gave away a plethora of free premium content with its Galaxy Note Pro and Galaxy Tab Pro lineup of tablets. It is the same case with the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge, which […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung products win 40 Good Design Awards in Japan

Samsung products win 40 Good Design Awards in Japan

Samsung Electronics today announced that its products have won the Good Design Award 2014 in Japan. The award spans multiple product categories and includes, but is not limited to, the Curved UHD TV HU9000, Crystal Blue Door Drum Washer WW900, the Gear Fit, MultiXpress X4300 and the Smart Camera NX mini. The number of products […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Samsung might launch a 13-inch tablet by the end of this year

Samsung might launch a 13-inch tablet by the end of this year

The smartphone and tablet market is moving towards a trend of larger screens. We've seen Samsung launch a smartphone with a display as large as 7-inch in the form of the Galaxy W, while their biggest tablet is the Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2. According to a new report from South Korea, Samsung is planning to launch a tablet […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Germans can vote to make Samsung launch Galaxy Note Edge

Germans can vote to make Samsung launch Galaxy Note Edge

Since it was unveiled back at IFA 2014 in September the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has only been made available in South Korea and Japan. Just yesterday it was confirmed that the Note Edge will be released in the US later this month. What about other markets? Germany is on the cards, provided that Samsung […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Samsung starts taking pre-orders for the Gear S in India

Samsung starts taking pre-orders for the Gear S in India

Samsung had launched the Galaxy Note 4 and the Gear S in India last month but it did not start selling the Gear S immediately. Today, Samsung has started taking pre-orders for the Gear S smartwatch in india through its official online store. The Gear S has been priced at INR 28,900 ($471) and customers can […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago