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    Possible Galaxy S5 “Prime” device, SM-G906S, appears in Samsung documents

    Possible Galaxy S5 “Prime” device, SM-G906S, appears in Samsung documents

    Earlier today, a report came out suggesting that the Galaxy S5 Prime, the premium variant of the Galaxy S5, could launch as early as June. Now, SM-G906S, the prime suspect (no pun intended) that leaks have suggested is the S5 Prime, has cropped up in official Samsung documents. The documents are for the Find My […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Opinion: Apple’s patent lawsuit against Samsung doesn’t have the potential to change a thing

    Opinion: Apple’s patent lawsuit against Samsung doesn’t have the potential to change a thing

    Tomorrow (Tuesday) the jury will begin its deliberations following the Apple v. Samsung patent infringement trial in San Jose, California. Juries in U.S. patent cases are unpredictable because laypeople rarely figure out the complex technical issues involved. Their decisions are all too often based on non-technical factors such as a lawyer's looks or, regrettably, xenophobia. […]

    • By Danny Dorresteijn
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung announces Level, a premium mobile audio products lineup

    Samsung announces Level, a premium mobile audio products lineup

    After showcasing them at Mobile World Congress in February, Samsung has officially announced Level, a lineup of premium audio products that will form part of the company's extensive range of accessories for its mobile devices. The lineup comprises four products: Level Over, Level On, Level In, and Level Box, each of which will provide “organic sound […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Report: Galaxy S5 Prime to be launched in June

    Report: Galaxy S5 Prime to be launched in June

    Samsung's “premium Galaxy S5” continues to be talked about in rumors and leaks, with a new report from the Korean media suggesting that the Galaxy S5 Prime could be launched in June. A report from Asia Today cites industry sources as saying that the Prime variant will sport a QHD (2560×1440) display, something that has been […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung confirms Galaxy S5 camera issue, says it’s fixed on new units

    Samsung confirms Galaxy S5 camera issue, says it’s fixed on new units

    Last week, reports of a fault with the camera on some Galaxy S5 units cropped up, which was causing the camera app to fail to load after a few days of use. Samsung had acknowledged that it was offering free replacements but didn't offer a reason for the issue at the time, but it has […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    N8000XXUDND5 – Leaked Android 4.4.2 KitKat Test Firmware for Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000)

    N8000XXUDND5 – Leaked Android 4.4.2 KitKat Test Firmware for Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000)

    Yes, you heard it right folks! The original Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, which hasn't been updated since the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update, will soon receive Android 4.4.2 KitKat treatment. The tablet was initially launched with Android 4.0.4 ICS out of the box and later updated to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, and since then the […]

    • By Faryaab S.
    • 11 years ago
    Galaxy S5 mini will also be water resistant

    Galaxy S5 mini will also be water resistant

    A set of leaked specs alluded to the fact that the Galaxy S5 mini will also be certified IP67, which will allow it to be submerged in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.  Samsung’s New Zealand site confirmed that claim by stating in the warranty information section that the Galaxy S5, Galaxy […]

    • By Harish J.
    • 11 years ago
    Chromebook 2 delayed until May

    Chromebook 2 delayed until May

    The Chromebook 2 went on pre-order this month and was originally scheduled to be available in retail locations next week. However, it looks like Samsung has pushed back the availability date of the Chromebook 2 in the US until the end of May. The reason for the delay is not known, but customers who ordered […]

    • By Harish J.
    • 11 years ago
    Verizon and US Cellular Galaxy S4 Android KitKat update now rolling out

    Verizon and US Cellular Galaxy S4 Android KitKat update now rolling out

    A recent leak suggested a May release for the Android 4.4 KitKat update for Verizon's variant of the Galaxy S4, but fortunately for owners of the device, the carrier has decided to speed things up and has started rolling out the update today. We saw the update hit the international Galaxy Note II earlier today […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung and Iberia bring boarding passes to the Gear 2

    Samsung and Iberia bring boarding passes to the Gear 2

    Samsung is collaborating with Madrid-based Iberia airlines in bringing boarding passes to the Gear 2 smartwatch. The latest version of Iberia’s Android client will allow users to store their boarding passes on a Gear 2 smartwatch by linking it with a connected smartphone. Initially, the utility will be available on the Galaxy S5 and the […]

    • By Harish J.
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Core 2 specs and images leaked

    Samsung Galaxy Core 2 specs and images leaked

    Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Core Advance, an accessibility-focused variant of the original Galaxy Core. Now the company seems to be readying a Galaxy Core 2, pictures and specs of which have been leaked by the folks over at [email protected]. The Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H) will be running Android 4.4 KitKat, making it the second […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    One-Handed mode from Galaxy Note 3 ported to the Galaxy S4

    One-Handed mode from Galaxy Note 3 ported to the Galaxy S4

    With a 5.7-inch screen, the Galaxy Note 3 is one of the largest smartphones you can buy in the market today. To make it easier to operate with one hand, Samsung offers a one-handed operation feature, which downsizes all content on the screen and allows customizing its scale and position. But one-handed operation is something […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy Note II

    Samsung rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy Note II

    Brace yourselves, Galaxy Note II owners, it looks like it's time for that KitKat treat you've all been waiting for. A KitKat firmware for the international variant of the second-generation Note has shown up on Kies and is available in France, and while there's no info on whether this is rolling out over the air […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Report: Samsung building new factory to produce flexible displays for Galaxy S6 and Note 5

    Report: Samsung building new factory to produce flexible displays for Galaxy S6 and Note 5

    Samsung is reportedly resuming work on one of its factories that is dedicated to manufacturing flexible displays, after pressure from Samsung's business partners and because of growing interest in flexible screens. According to a report published by Ledwn, the factory is expected to be fully operational as soon as possible as Samsung is looking to use […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung India: No change in Galaxy S5 price

    Samsung India: No change in Galaxy S5 price

    Earlier this week, we reported about a drop in the price of Samsung's latest flagship – Galaxy S5 in India. Although the price drop seemed like a kneejerk reaction to combat the launch of HTC One M8 in India, Samsung is coming out clean claiming the price of the Galaxy S5 “remains unchanged”. The launch […]

    • By Kunal G.
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung to launch Galaxy S5 Crystal Edition in May

    Samsung to launch Galaxy S5 Crystal Edition in May

    Well, it was bound to happen, and it looks it will happen rather soon. Samsung has revealed that it will be launching a Crystal Collection for the Galaxy S5, in similar vein to earlier devices like the Galaxy S4, in South Korea in May. As usual, the Crystal Edition S5s will be studded with Swarovski crystals on […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung’s new premium headphone lineup LEVEL coming soon

    Samsung’s new premium headphone lineup LEVEL coming soon

    Samsung showcased its upcoming line of premium headphones at Mobile World Congress, and we revealed exclusive information last month on details such as their pricing and features. Now, more info has leaked out on the lineup – initially titled SOUND, these are now branded as LEVEL and will be launching in three variants: LEVELin, LEVELon, […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Galaxy S5 reportedly outsold the iPhone 5s on launch weekend in the US

    Galaxy S5 reportedly outsold the iPhone 5s on launch weekend in the US

    The first week of launch was said to be a good one for the Galaxy S5, and now, data released by a retail management software provider suggests that Samsung's waterproof flagship outsold Apple's iPhone 5s in its launch weekend (April 11-13) in the US. According to the report, which is based on data collected from “over […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Report: Samsung tablet use doubled in the US in the last year

    Report: Samsung tablet use doubled in the US in the last year

    Samsung has made a lot about its ongoing attempts to focus more on the tablet market, and it looks like the company could be making some headway in that regard. According to Chitika, web usage on Samsung's tablets in the US doubled in the one-year period since April 2013, rising from 4.7 percent to 8.3 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Galaxy Beam 2 gets listed on Samsung’s Chinese site

    Galaxy Beam 2 gets listed on Samsung’s Chinese site

    A leaked TENAA certification listing from last month revealed that Samsung was working on a successor to the Galaxy Beam. As was predicted in the leak, the device is called the Galaxy Beam 2 and comes with mid-range hardware. The Galaxy Beam 2 is listed on Samsung's official Chinese site and features China Mobile branding.The […]

    • By Harish J.
    • 11 years ago