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SamMobile Recap: Galaxy S5 with Snapdragon 805, Galaxy Tab S AMOLED display explained, and more
There’s a lot of stuff that happens in the mobile industry, something that is especially true when it comes to giants like Samsung. If you missed out on some (or all) of what happened in the last 24 hours or so, well, here’s a recap of all the big things that went down. A Galaxy […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) gets updated with Blocking Mode, improved S Health
Fresh off the major update that switched the original Galaxy Gear's OS from Android to Tizen, Samsung has begun rolling out an update to the Gear 2. Sized at around 20 MB, the update bumps the software version up from 2.2.1.1 to 2.2.1.2, and introduces Blocking Mode, which allow you to mute all notifications on the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Gear VR could be Samsung’s virtual reality headset
Samsung has been rumored to be working on a virtual reality headset, and it seems like that headset could launch as the Gear VR. Samsung has filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for trademarking Gear VR, and the name pretty much confirms what kind of a wearable we're looking at here. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Nuance Communications reportedly in talks with Samsung
Nuance Communications known for its speech recognition solution and popular Android keyboard, Swype, is possibly in discussion to sell off the company. The Wall Street Journal report claims Nuance has been in talks with Samsung and other private-equity firms. However, one important thing to note is that their sources are not able to confirm the […]
- By Kunal G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung explains Galaxy Tab S’ Super AMOLED display
It's been less than a week since Samsung's Galaxy Tab S, with its Super AMOLED displays, went official, and the Korean giant is already taking to its blog to showcase some of the tablet's features. Naturally, Samsung is starting with the Super AMOLED displays of the Galaxy Tab S lineup, explaining why they make the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Towelroot hack roots Verizon and AT&T Galaxy S5, other Samsung phones
Rooting Samsung phones, at least the popular ones, is never too complex, unless you're using a specific carrier variant. US carriers like Verizon and AT&T have made it a fashion to lock down Samsung's flagship phones so tightly that achieving root access has become a cat and mouse game that sees developers trying every trick […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung and Apple drop ITC complaint appeal
We might have to wait before a full-fledged agreement comes along but a good step forward came by last week as both Samsung and Apple decided to drop their appeal against the USITC ruling. According to Foss Patents, Samsung voluntarily came forward to dismiss its appeal and after the motion was granted for Samsung, Apple […]
- By Kunal G.
- 10 years ago
Report: Samsung to launch new flagship in South Korea, possibly LTE-A variant of Galaxy S5
According to a new report from The Korea Times, Samsung is preparing to launch a new flagship phone in South Korea. Major carriers in the country are set to roll out an upgraded LTE-A network that can achieve speeds of up to 225Mbps, as opposed to just 150 Mbps that is supported now, and Samsung's new […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
SamMobile Recap: Galaxy Note 4 details leak, Galaxy S4 mini gets KitKat, and more
There’s a lot of stuff that happens in the mobile industry, something that is especially true when it comes to giants like Samsung. If you missed out on some (or all) of what happened over the weekend, well, here’s a recap of all the big things that went down. Details leaked on the Galaxy Note […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5 tops DxOMark ratings to become the best smartphone camera
After reviewing the Galaxy S5, folks over at DxOMark have declared it the best smartphone camera. With a score of 79/100, the Galaxy S5 shares the top spot with Sony Xperia Z2. The Galaxy S5 scored 80/100 in still photography. Its images were praised for great exposure, white balance and colour rendering in well-lit conditions. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 confirmed to have 5.7-inch QHD (2560×1440) display
That the Galaxy Note 4 will sport a QHD (2560×1440) display resolution has already been confirmed a couple of times, most recently through exclusive insider info we published, and now it has also been confirmed by Samsung itself. Well, Samsung didn't exactly come out in the open and say it – however, the SM-N910A, the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Dear Samsung, please don’t mess up usability in favor of making metallic phones
Samsung's smartphones have always been heavy-hitters in the market when it comes to sales figures, with millions of consumers preferring to buy the company's phones over the competition. Whether that is because they have been blinded by Samsung's galactically powerful marketing machine, or whether they simply like using Galaxy phones and feel familiar with them, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE Black Edition (GT-I9195) starts getting KitKat update
The Black Edition of the Galaxy S4 mini didn't really get much attention, mostly because it was launched only in a few select markets, but it seems Samsung still thought it was important enough to be updated to KitKat before the standard variant of the stripped down Galaxy S4. The device has begun receiving the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung SM-R382 smartwatch passes FCC, is shorter than Gear 2
Last month, a leak revealed the existence of an unknown new Gear wearable with model number SM-R382. No information on the wearable has shown up yet, but the SM-R382 has been certified by the FCC recently, which suggests it is close to becoming official. According to the FCC listing, the SM-R382 is certainly a smartwatch, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung US taking pre-orders for Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and 10.5 Wi-Fi
Only a few hours after the Galaxy Tab S was officially announced, Samsung US has started taking pre-orders for the Super AMOLED display-toting tablet. The Wi-Fi version of both 8.4-inch and 10.5-inch variants can be pre-ordered in white or bronze colors, with the former priced at $399.99 and the latter at $499.99. As far as accessories […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung launches official Galaxy Tab S introduction video
Fresh off the official announcement of the Galaxy Tab S, Samsung's newest high-end tablet lineup that aims to dazzle consumers with its Super AMOLED displays, the company has published the first official introduction video for the device. The video goes through the major features of the Galaxy Tab S – its thin and light profile, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
SamMobile Recap: Galaxy Tab S official hands-on, Galaxy F images, and more
There’s a lot of stuff that happens in the mobile industry, something that is especially true when it comes to giants like Samsung. If you missed out on some (or all) of what happened in the last 24 hours or so, well, here’s a recap of all the big things that went down. After a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and 10.5 hands-on
After months of rumors and leaks, the Galaxy Tab S was finally made official by Samsung at its Galaxy Premiere event. The Galaxy Tab S marks Samsung's return to using AMOLED displays on a tablet, after a one-time experiment with the Galaxy Tab 7.7 back in 2011. Compared to the Galaxy TabPRO and Galaxy NotePRO […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab S accessories hands-on
The Galaxy Tab S itself wasn't the only thing Samsung was beaming about at its Galaxy Premiere 2014 event. The company was also proud to show its new accessories for the AMOLED display-toting tablets, introducing a new Book Cover, Simple Cover, and a Bluetooth Keyboard with special keys for Android/Galaxy-specific features. Like the tablets, we […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab S accessories to include Book Cover, Bluetooth keyboard
At the official unveiling of the new Galaxy Tab S, Samsung's latest tablet series that features beautiful AMOLED displays in a sleek and thin profile, the company also announced a couple of official accessories for both the 8.4-inch and 10.5-inch variants. First up is the Book Cover – unlike a standard case, the Book Cover […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
