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Samsung finally updating the Galaxy S4 LTE-A (GT-I9506) to Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Owners of the Galaxy S4 LTE (GT-I9506), the day you have all been waiting for has finally arrived. Samsung has started pushing out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the international LTE-A-enabled and Snapdragon 800-powered variant of its 2013 flagship. The update (build number XXUCNG3) is currently going out in the Nordic region (Sweden, Finland, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Verizon launches the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 for $360 on contract
Verizon has officially launched the largest member of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 4 lineup, aka the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1. The tablet is available from the carrier's website and should soon go up for sale in retail stores as well, along with a hefty $359.99 price tag for the LTE variant for those signing a two-year […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
SamMobile Recap: Galaxy Alpha photos, Galaxy S5 update, Galaxy S5 and S5 LTE-A comparison
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. The Galaxy […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
07-24-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE, and more
Samsung has a boatload 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Comparison: Galaxy S5 LTE-A (SM-G906S) VS. Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F)
First of all, we would like to thank the folks over at 28Mobile.com for providing us with a Galaxy S5 Broadband LTE-A review unit. 28Mobile is a Hong Kong based, Swedish owned, wholesale dealer and retailer of unlocked smartphones, tablets, and more. We picked the Charcoal Black variant of the Galaxy S5 LTE-A, however, 28Mobile […]
- By Martin R.
- 10 years ago
A two-minute surfing narrative the way only Samsung can
Samsung's latest commercial is an exciting departure from the usual examination of features and technical details. Rather than switching between scenarios that showcase a variety of devices, this ad – entitled “Every Day is Day One” – instead follows the lives of people on either end of the surfing skill spectrum. Perhaps an otherwise unnoticed […]
- By Daniel G.
- 10 years ago
Exclusive: Live photos and details of the metallic Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850) (UPDATE)
Recently, reports have surfaced that Samsung is working on a newer line of flagship devices, with the first phone in the series to be called Galaxy Alpha and have a body made at least partially out of metal. Well, thanks to one of our sources, we have managed to grab hold of live images of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5 receiving update for improved performance in Europe
Samsung is pushing out a new update for the European variant of the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F). It's not an update to Android 4.4.3 or 4.4.4, but it does include performance improvements that might be substantial given the update comes in at 194 MB, and should be useful considering the Galaxy S5 has quite a few […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
07-23-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4, Galaxy Core, Galaxy Tab S, and more
Samsung has a boatload 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
Supply chain logistics may confine Galaxy Alpha to a limited release
Rumors of a metal-clad lineup of Samsung smartphones – or a single phone – have been surfacing by the dozens ahead of a supposed mid-August launch. While concrete details regarding display resolution and size are sparse, it is agreed that the body of this device will be at least partially made out of metal. The […]
- By Daniel G.
- 10 years ago
07-22-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Grand, and more
Samsung has a boatload 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
New Galaxy S5 ad asks iPhone users to stop waiting for big displays
After years of being adamant that the 3.5-inch screen on the iPhone was perfect, Apple made the move to a 4-inch screen on the iPhone 5, which then became the best size for a smartphone in the company's eyes. This year, no longer in a position to ignore the market trend of consumers of wanting […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Review: Samsung Galaxy K Zoom
Last year, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S4 zoom, a phone and camera hybrid that was bulky but boasted a high-resolution 16-megapixel camera sensor with 10x optical zoom. The S4 zoom was more of a camera that you could use as a phone, and was mainly intended by Samsung to try and create a new market. […]
- By Martin R.
- 10 years ago
Original Galaxy Gear getting Tizen update in the US
Samsung has announced owners of the original Galaxy Gear in the US can now update their smartwatch to Tizen. The Tizen update originally rolled out to the Galaxy Gear in May, and it is now making its way stateside. The update will switch the OS from Android to Samsung's own, and bring features like improved […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
07-21-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy TabPRO 8.4, and more
Samsung has a boatload 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
Android 4.4 KitKat update starts rolling out for Galaxy S4 Mini Duos
The Galaxy S4 Mini Duos GT-I9192 has started receiving Android 4.4.2 KitKat OTA update but it is currently limited to Russia, though, you can download the update (software build I9192XXUCNG2) and flash your device manually. It's quite puzzling to see that Samsung has released the KitKat update for Galaxy S4 Mini Duos and Galaxy S4 Mini Black Edition but […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
New Galaxy Tab S commercials tout the multitude of benefits that come with a Super AMOLED Display
The Galaxy Tab S is here and has quickly garnered traction as the first true iPad competitor – primarily for its premium build and jaw-dropping display. And even though Samsung isn't one to shy away from going at Apple explicitly in its advertisements, a recent series of commercials for the tablet mainly compare the Galaxy […]
- By Daniel G.
- 10 years ago
07-18-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab S, Galaxy S4, and many more
Samsung has a boatload 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 managers return part of bonuses amidst company’s weak financial results
Samsung recently announced that it is expecting a weak financial quarter with reduced profits, and now, a report from Reuters has revealed that almost 200 Samsung managers have opted to voluntarily return a quarter of their first-half bonuses. The managers are reportedly doing this as a gesture to show that they are taking responsibility for […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung to reportedly bring LTE version of Galaxy S5 with Snapdragon 801 to India
If there is one complaint Indian users (at least the tech savvy ones) have repeatedly levied against Samsung's flagships in recent times, it's the lack of LTE connectivity on those phones, a result of Samsung using its own Exynos chips in India (while sneakily showcasing the Snapdragon variant in stores.) LTE is yet to take off […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
