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Analyst predicts 11 million Galaxy Note 4 and 1 million Galaxy Note Edge units will be shipped in 2014

Analyst predicts 11 million Galaxy Note 4 and 1 million Galaxy Note Edge units will be shipped in 2014

Samsung is done with the announcement of its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 4. At the event it also unveiled the Galaxy Note Edge. Both devices are set to hit the market later this fall but an analyst believes they won't set new milestones for the company. A Hyundai Securities analyst expects Samsung to […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
09-11-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S III, Galaxy Pocket 2, Galaxy S4 LTE, and more

09-11-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S III, Galaxy Pocket 2, Galaxy S4 LTE, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge pre-orders go live in Germany with sky high prices

Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge pre-orders go live in Germany with sky high prices

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge at the IFA 2014 trade show earlier this month. The company didn't reveal pricing for both devices it only said that they'll hit the market later this fall. There's good news for you if you're in Germany as several retailers have already started taking pre-orders for […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Samsung’s new ads take a swing at iPhone 6 and Apple Watch

Samsung’s new ads take a swing at iPhone 6 and Apple Watch

On September 9th Apple unveiled two new iPhones and its first wearable device called the Apple Watch. Both iPhone 6 models come with significantly larger displays whereas the Apple Watch tries to disrupt the wearable market with something the company calls “digital crown.” If there's anyone out there who knows a thing or two about […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Android 4.4.4 is now available for T-Mobile’s variant of the Galaxy S4

Android 4.4.4 is now available for T-Mobile’s variant of the Galaxy S4

It seems carriers in the US have chosen the same time frame to start updating various Samsung flagships to Android 4.4.4. Following an update for the Sprint Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy S5 on Verizon, Android 4.4.4 is now rolling out to the T-Mobile variant of the Galaxy S4. T-Mobile has posted info on the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Tizen powered Gear Blink rumored to launch in March 2015

Tizen powered Gear Blink rumored to launch in March 2015

There has been some chatter about Samsung working on a Google Glass rival of its own. The company already has a major presence in the wearable device market thanks to its comprehensive lineup of smartwatches, but this product would certainly set it apart from the rest that are not punching above their weight and trying […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Diesel Black Gold shows off custom Samsung Gear S

Diesel Black Gold shows off custom Samsung Gear S

You have already seen the Swarovski Samsung Gear S embellished with those beautiful stones now feast your eyes on custom versions of this smartwatch introduced at the Runway Show in New York by Diesel Black Gold. Samsung has partnered with Diesel Black Gold to “design exclusive show pieces featuring the Samsung Gear S.” Diesel Black […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Galaxy S5 Android 4.4.4 KitKat update released by Verizon

Galaxy S5 Android 4.4.4 KitKat update released by Verizon

A couple of months back Google rolled out Android 4.4.4 KitKat, it was merely an incremental update that brought many important bug fixes and performance improvements. The update was immediately released for Google's Nexus devices and many OEMs then followed suit. Samsung has lagged behind somewhat and users with carrier locked devices have had to […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini launched in India for Rs. 26,499

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini launched in India for Rs. 26,499

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S5 Mini will go on sale in India from tomorrow, September 10, for a price of Rs. 26,499. As revealed earlier, the phone will be exclusively available through Flipkart, India's largest online retailer – this is the second time a Samsung device is being sold exclusively by a retailer […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Sprint’s Galaxy Note 3 should be getting the Android 4.4.4 update today

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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?

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