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    Samsung Galaxy Note 4 outlasts its rivals in battery life tests

    Samsung Galaxy Note 4 outlasts its rivals in battery life tests

    The Galaxy Note 4 which was revealed earlier this month during IFA 2014, has already been reviewed by Korean website, PlayWare. In the review, the Exynos version of the Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910) has been tested rigorously and put through some varied variety of tests such as peak display brightness calibration, Wi-Fi and screen-on time, video playback, […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    Galaxy Ace Style LTE quietly listed on Samsung Germany website

    Galaxy Ace Style LTE quietly listed on Samsung Germany website

    Samsung has quietly listed on the Galaxy Ace Style LTE on its website in Germany. The device bears a model number SM-G357FZ and features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) resolution, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor of an unspecified make, 1GB of RAM and 4GB of ROM along with an ability to expand the […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    [UPDATED: ‘It’s a feature’] Samsung Galaxy Note 4 build issues reported by South Korean buyers

    [UPDATED: ‘It’s a feature’] Samsung Galaxy Note 4 build issues reported by South Korean buyers

    While the Galaxy Note 4 is slated for a launch in over 140 countries starting October, South Korean consumers have had the option to buy Samsung's new phablet flagship since September 26th. However, it looks like some of the early adopters of the Galaxy Note 4 in Samsung's home country might not be too happy with […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    09-29-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S DUOS 2, Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy S5 mini, and more

    09-29-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S DUOS 2, Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy S5 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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’s new Galaxy Note 4 ad is extremely silly and full of forced puns

    Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 4 ad is extremely silly and full of forced puns

    Samsung's commercials are usually quite good and entertaining, but the new ad released by the company for the Galaxy Note 4 will probably have you tearing your hair out. At 4 minutes long, the ad is basically about two guys so taken with the Galaxy Note 4 that they decide to include the word ‘note' […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Clove UK taking pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, priced at £650

    Clove UK taking pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, priced at £650

    UK retailer Clove recently said that the Galaxy Note Edge won't be coming to the UK in its initial launch and that units of the device would be hard to come by. However, it seems Clove is pretty confident it will be able to get the device from elsewhere, something the retailer said it would […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung launches the Galaxy Alpha in India, prices it at INR 39,990 ($653)

    Samsung launches the Galaxy Alpha in India, prices it at INR 39,990 ($653)

    After launching it in the UK two weeks ago, Samsung has launched their first metal-clad Android smartphone, the Galaxy Alpha in India. Indian users can purchase the Galaxy Alpha for INR 39,990 ($ 653) starting from the first week of October. The device will be available for purchase through online stores as well as traditional brick and mortar […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    09-26-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 3 LTE, and more

    09-26-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 3 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
    Samsung SM-A700 (Galaxy A7) to have a 5.5-inch screen, dual SIM slots

    Samsung SM-A700 (Galaxy A7) to have a 5.5-inch screen, dual SIM slots

    More details about Samsung's A series of devices, the SM-A700 in particular, have made their way online today. The SM-A700 has reached India for testing, and its listing on import tracking site Zauba has revealed that the device will feature a 5.5-inch screen. As we've already confirmed exclusively, the display will have an HD resolution, […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Exclusive: Samsung’s first low-end Tizen phone will have 3.2MP camera, dual SIM slots, run Tizen 2.3

    Exclusive: Samsung’s first low-end Tizen phone will have 3.2MP camera, dual SIM slots, run Tizen 2.3

    After months of delays, Samsung officially announced the Samsung Z, the first commercial Tizen-powered smartphone, back in June this year. However, the Samsung Z has still not made it to markets, and rumors have hinted that Samsung plans to ditch the Z and focus on launching low-end handsets given the explosive growth the budget smartphone segment […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Hands-on

    Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Hands-on

    Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab Active at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Germany. The announcement was rather quite as the device didn’t receive a single mention at the company’s big UNPACKED 2014 Episode 2 event where it launched the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge, Gear S and the Gear VR. However, Samsung did let us play with […]

    • By Faryaab S.
    • 10 years ago
    09-25-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S III, Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, and more

    09-25-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S III, Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, 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’s A series phones to feature LTE connectivity, Galaxy A7 to launch in limited countries

    Samsung’s A series phones to feature LTE connectivity, Galaxy A7 to launch in limited countries

    Following an exclusive leak of the Galaxy A5, one of Samsung's upcoming A series of phones, we have obtained more information on the three devices the company is planning to launch. According to our sources, all three Galaxy A phones will feature LTE connectivity; this includes the Galaxy A3 (a tentative name), which will be the lowest-end […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy S III LTE (GT-i9305N) gets Android 4.4.4 update

    Samsung Galaxy S III LTE (GT-i9305N) gets Android 4.4.4 update

    The original Galaxy S III isn't getting any update love from Samsung ever since the device reached the end of its 18-month support period, but its international LTE variant, launched a few months later, is surely on the top of Samsung's support list as it has begun getting an update to Android 4.4.4. The update […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    09-24-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 10.1 Wi-Fi, Galaxy S4 LTE-A, and more

    09-24-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 10.1 Wi-Fi, Galaxy S4 LTE-A, 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 moves some mobile software engineers to other divisions

    Samsung moves some mobile software engineers to other divisions

    In the world of mobile, it's becoming more and more of a trend that the software on a device is what matters and not the hardware, as companies move to offer a better user experience at extremely low price points. Samsung is currently lagging in that regard, but it seems that isn't deterring Samsung from moving […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Galaxy Note Edge is a “limited edition concept device”, says Samsung

    Galaxy Note Edge is a “limited edition concept device”, says Samsung

    Well, some folks will probably find this very unsurprising, but Samsung has apparently officially acknowledged that the Galaxy Note Edge is a “limited edition concept” that will not be shipped in large numbers. At a press conference in South Korea, Samsung president D.J. Lee said that the curved Galaxy Note 4 variant is a technology-intensive […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung Gear S coming to major US carriers in the fall

    Samsung Gear S coming to major US carriers in the fall

    Samsung's SIM, Wi-Fi and curved display-toting Gear S smartwatch will be making its way to the US sometime later this fall, the company has announced. The Gear S will be offered by Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T, and it's possible the smaller carriers will also be offering it for sale at some point. T-Mobile will […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to launch in 140 countries by end of October

    Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to launch in 140 countries by end of October

    With all the resources at its disposal, it's only normal that Samsung manages to launch its flagship devices in a huge number of countries within a few days. The Galaxy Note 3 went up for sale in over a 100 countries in a single day, and now, Samsung is aiming for the same big launch […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Note 4 pre-orders sold out in South Korea

    Samsung Galaxy Note 4 pre-orders sold out in South Korea

    Due to increasing pressure from Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung had decided to launch the Galaxy Note 4 earlier than expected. The Galaxy Note 4 is supposed to be launched in South Korea on September 26 but prior to its official release, the country's major telecom carriers, SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus had […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago