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Galaxy S5 hard to repair due to its display, teardown reveals
After ripping open the Gear 2 to lay bare its internals, the experts over at iFixit have turned their gaze (or screwdriver, in this case) towards the Galaxy S5, Samsung's fifth-generation Galaxy S flagship. Unlike its predecessor (and the Gear 2), which scored 8 out of 10 points for repairability, the Galaxy S5 was found […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Golden gets Rs. 20,000 ($330) price cut in India
In what is one of the biggest price cuts we've seen for a smartphone, Samsung has reduced the price of the Galaxy Golden, an overpriced clamshell phone it launched last year, by Rs. 20,000 (approx. $330) in India. The phone is now available for Rs. 29,999 ($500) instead of Rs. 49,999 ($830) from retailer Flipkart – […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S5 gets stability update ahead of global launch
Samsung seems to be moving quite fast with software updates on its upcoming flagship and wearables. After enabling a vertical display orientation feature on its Gear Fit to fix one of its most criticized issues, the company is pushing out a stability update to the Galaxy S5, a day before its global launch. The 30MB […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung releases new Galaxy S5 ad, and one to mock the iPad
With the Galaxy S5 set to go on launch globally starting tomorrow, Samsung is naturally looking at ramping up interest in its latest flagship. Towards that end, the Korean manufacturer has released a new TV ad for the Galaxy S5. It's not as creative as the usual Samsung commercials, and mainly focuses on showcasing the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung design patent reveals a tablet with a hole in it
Patent filings often reveal the quirky form factors manufacturers are working on, like a tablet with curved margins. The latest patent filing from the South Korean manufacturer features a Galaxy Tab-like tablet with a unique design twist: The device in question has a prominent hole in the bottom right corner. There is no indication as […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Rogers offering the Gear 2 Neo for $49 on purchase of a Galaxy S5
Canadian carrier Rogers is offering a great deal for customers buying the Galaxy S5 on a new two-year contract. Users buying the Galaxy S5 would be eligible to get the Gear 2 Neo for just $49.99, a discount of $170 from the device’s suggested retail price of $219.99. The Galaxy S5 is available for $249.99 […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Gear 2 firmware available for download, mark debut of Samsung’s Tizen-based firmware
The global launch of the Gear 2 (and Gear 2 Neo) is less than two days away, and as expected, the first firmware for Samsung's latest smartwatch are now coming up online. Firmware availability is standard fare, but the Gear 2 firmware are special in that they're the first software builds that are based on […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
AT&T’s Galaxy S5 comes without Download Booster feature
Unlike previous flagships, the Galaxy S5 comes with a rather small collection of big new features, as Samsung works on focusing on a better experience instead of tacking on unnecessary new functions. One of those features is Download Booster, which uses a Wi-Fi and LTE connection simultaneously to download files faster. However, it looks like […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Report: Samsung Galaxy S5 price down by 10 percent in South Korea
After the Galaxy S5 was launched early in South Korea, it seems Samsung has followed up with a 10 percent price cut on its latest flagship in order to increase sales of the handset. According to a report published by Reuters, Samsung (and Apple) is under pressure to make its high-end phones more affordable as […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
SamMobile confirms new Exynos 3250 SoC powers Gear 2, Gear Fit uses Cortex-M4 chip
When Samsung launched the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit at Mobile World Congress, the company focused on talking about what the three devices can do, instead of talking specs like they would for a new smartphone. One crucial detail the announcement missed was info on the processors Samsung is using to power […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Ace Style to sell for 159 Euro in the Netherlands
Earlier today Samsung announced the global availability of the Galaxy Ace Style and its Netherlands outfit has now confirmed the price of the device. Samsung will sell the Galaxy Ace Style for 159 Euro from this quarter in the Netherlands, a price that should put it in direct competition with devices like the Motorola Moto […]
- By Kunal G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung Gear Fit updated with option to enable vertical display orientation
The Gear Fit is one of the prettiest and most stylish fitness tracker you will ever come across, with a beautiful AMOLED display the window into its functions and features. However, the Gear Fit had one tiny limitation that was irking some users: all info on the display would be displayed only horizontally, making it […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S5 available for $100 on-contract at Target through trade-in program
U.S. retailer Target is running a nice little promotion for the Galaxy S5 that could get you the device for only $99.99 on a two-year contract, instead of the standard price of $199.99.
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung hints a drop in profits with Q1 2014 Earnings Guidance
Samsung is looking at a decline in quarterly profit for the second consecutive quarter, according to earnings guidance released by the company today. Samsung publishes the guidance as a “convenience” to investors, analysts and media and with the figures based on K-IFRS, the consolidated sales for the last quarter ranges around 53 trillion won and […]
- By Kunal G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung announces global availability of the Galaxy Ace Style
After launching the Galaxy Ace Style in Germany last week, Samsung has stated that the device will be available globally soon. The device is the first in the new Galaxy Ace line and is targeted at the mid-range segment, while boasting hardware that is clearly entry-level. The device features a 4-inch screen with a resolution […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 Neo gets a price cut in India, now available for Rs. 33,990
When Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 3 Neo in India last month, it faced a lot of criticism from users as the device was priced in the vicinity of the original Galaxy Note 3. Samsung is now rectifying the issue by lowering the price of the device by Rs. 5,000. The Galaxy Note 3 Neo […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung offering 15% cashback on the Galaxy S5 in India
After stating that the Galaxy S5 would cost anywhere between INR 51,500 and INR 53,000 at the official launch event last week, Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S5 in India would be priced at INR 51,500. The price is certainly high, but Samsung is trying to lure in customers by offering a 15 percent […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Three unannounced handsets (SM-C115L, SM-W350F and SM-Z9005) head to India for testing
Indian import export site Zauba has divulged information on three unannounced handsets that have made their way into India for testing. The first device features a model number SM-C115L, which is likely to be a variant of the Galaxy S5 Zoom (SM-C115). Four units of the SM-C115L have been sent to India for testing, with […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s SIM-enabled smartwatch could be called Gear Solo
Following a report last month that suggested that Samsung is working on a Gear smartwatch with calling functionality built in, a new report has surfaced that is claiming to put a name to the device. According to The Korea Herald, the new Gear will likely be called the Samsung Gear Solo, and will be launched […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung was obsessed with beating Apple in 2011, internal documents reveal
The second court trial between Samsung and Apple recently revealed that the iPhone maker was under pressure from the Korean manufacturer thanks to the latter's “Next Big Thing” ad campaign, and now, internal Samsung documents have revealed that the ad campaign was merely a small part of its focus on beating Apple anyway it could, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
