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Samsung’s Tizen phone, the Samsung Z, shown off in gold

Samsung’s Tizen phone, the Samsung Z, shown off in gold

Whether we like it or not, gold smartphones are here to stay, and it wasn't surprising when Samsung announced that the Galaxy S5 would also be available with the flashy color option in addition to more common ones like the black, white and blue colors. Well, it looks like the Samsung Z, the first commercial […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
ATIV BizCard app released for Samsung’s Windows Phone devices

ATIV BizCard app released for Samsung’s Windows Phone devices

Today, Samsung has released the ATIV BizCard app, a business card scanning tool for its Windows Phone devices. The app makes use of the camera on ATIV phones and optical character recognition to scan a business card. There's also an option to use the camera flash while clicking an image or import a previously clicked photo from […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Rumor: Samsung to produce Apple’s A-series mobile chips in 2015

Rumor: Samsung to produce Apple’s A-series mobile chips in 2015

Yesterday, it was reported that Qualcomm has turned to Samsung for production of its mobile processors, based on Samsung's 14nm FinFET process. Now, a rumor has surfaced, suggesting that Samsung will also be the main manufacturer responsible for producing Apple's next-generation A-series mobile SoC, also based on the same 14nm process. This new A-series chip […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
07-17-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note II, and many more

07-17-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note II, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 Galaxy Tab S overheating causing deformation of back cover [Update: Official statement]

Samsung Galaxy Tab S overheating causing deformation of back cover [Update: Official statement]

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S tablets might offer the most stunning visual experience thanks to their Super AMOLED displays, but it looks like the under the hood wizardry that powers the display might be causing a few issues. According to Hi-Tech.Mail.Ru, the Galaxy Tab S' processor is heating up during heavy usage, and while that is a […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Note 4’s Ultraviolet (UV) sensor explained!

Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Note 4’s Ultraviolet (UV) sensor explained!

A month ago, SamMobile exclusively confirmed the existence of an ultraviolet (UV) sensor on Samsung’s upcoming flagship device, the Galaxy Note 4. Unfortunately, at that time we didn’t have much information about the sensor itself, so we weren’t able to confirm anything else except its existence. However, now we know everything there is to know […]

  • By Faryaab S.
  • 10 years ago
Galaxy S5 LTE-A Display shows improved color accuracy

Galaxy S5 LTE-A Display shows improved color accuracy

A few weeks after its limited, South Korean release, the display of the Galaxy S5 LTE-A has finally received its first analysis – courtesy of AnandTech. When DisplayMate hailed the Galaxy S5 as having the “best performing smartphone display”, it was hard to imagine what even Samsung could do to build upon this. As it […]

  • By Daniel G.
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Gear Live now available for ordering Best Buy stores in the US

Samsung Gear Live now available for ordering Best Buy stores in the US

When Samsung launched its first Android Wear smartwatch, it was announced that the watch would be headed to retail stores sometime after it went live on the Google Play Store. That day has finally arrived, as the Gear Live is now available for purchase from Best Buy stores in the US, in addition to Amazon […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung’s Level premium audio lineup to launch in the US tomorrow

Samsung’s Level premium audio lineup to launch in the US tomorrow

Level, the recently launched range of premium Samsung headphones (and a Bluetooth speaker), will be making its debut in the US tomorrow. Gilt.com will get exclusive access to selling the Level portfolio for three days, after which general availability will begin at Amazon, Samsung's online store, and at select Samsung Experience shops at Best Buy […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Report: Samsung to produce mobile processors for Qualcomm

Report: Samsung to produce mobile processors for Qualcomm

For almost three years, Samsung has depended on Qualcomm for mobile processors in its smartphones, mainly for the fact that the latter's chips have offered on-chip LTE connectivity for a long time. According to a new report, it looks like Qualcomm could soon be dependent on the Korean manufacturer as well, as the renowned chip […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
07-16-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Grand 2, Galaxy Tab S 8.4, and more

07-16-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Grand 2, Galaxy Tab S 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
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom (SM-C101) starts receiving KitKat update

Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom (SM-C101) starts receiving KitKat update

Samsung is beginning to update yet another device in its lineup to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The Galaxy S4 zoom, the company's original attempt at mixing a full-blown camera with a smartphone, is the latest to get the KitKat treatment, with the update now rolling out in Russia, carrying build number C101XXUBNF4. The update should include all […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Report: Samsung Galaxy S5 sales less than Apple’s eight-month-old iPhone 5s in May

Report: Samsung Galaxy S5 sales less than Apple’s eight-month-old iPhone 5s in May

Samsung's poor showing in the second financial quarter was attributed to heavier competition in the low and mid-range smartphone segments, but according to new data, the Korean manufacturer might be facing issues in the high-end market as well. Research firm Counterpoint's survey of 35 markets found that Apple's eight-month-old iPhone 5s is doing better than […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
AT&T launches the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0

AT&T launches the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0

AT&T has announced that it is now selling the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, with the tablet available for order online from today, and from the carrier's retail stores from July 25. The tablet is priced at $369.99 if you buy it outright, and at $269.99 for those willing to sign a two-year contract – note […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Low-end Tizen phone (SM-Z130H) heads to India for testing

Low-end Tizen phone (SM-Z130H) heads to India for testing

After the Samsung Z, the first commercial Tizen handset, it looks like the Korean manufacturer is now working on a low-end Tizen phone. Components for a Tizen handset with model number SM-Z130H (the Z denotes the device is powered by Tizen) have been shipped to India for testing, and the low prices of those components […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
07-15-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3, and more

07-15-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3, 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
SamMobile Recap: Ultrasound S Pen, metallic Galaxy Alpha, KitKat for Galaxy Grand 2

SamMobile Recap: Ultrasound S Pen, metallic Galaxy Alpha, KitKat for Galaxy Grand 2

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. We were […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini goes up for pre-order in Poland for $625

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini goes up for pre-order in Poland for $625

After its UK debut, the Galaxy S5 Mini is ready to conquer another European market. Samsung's latest mini smartphone has gone up for pre-order in Poland, with an off-contract price of 1899 Polish zloty (around $625), which is similar to its price in the UK. One Polish retailer is also sweetening the deal with a free […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung working on Ultrasound-enabled S Pen for future Galaxy Note devices?

Samsung working on Ultrasound-enabled S Pen for future Galaxy Note devices?

Since the first Galaxy Note came along (and created an entirely new category of phones), Samsung has offered its S Pen stylus, which works in conjunction with a digitizer built into the display to allow pen input. Now, Samsung might be looking to shift to an S Pen that uses Ultrasound technology, according to a […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 (Dual SIM) gets Android 4.4.2 KitKat update in India

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 (Dual SIM) gets Android 4.4.2 KitKat update in India

The dual SIM variant of Samsung's second-generation Galaxy Grand is now making the jump to Android 4.4.2 KitKat, a little less than six months since its launch. The update seems to have debuted in India, which isn't surprising considering the Galaxy Grand lineup has been a huge success in the country, and carries build number […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago