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Rumor: Samsung will announce the Galaxy S5 on February 23, a day before MWC
We have already confirmed that the Galaxy S5 will be launched sometime in April, but there's still no confirmation on when Samsung will make an official announcement about its upcoming flagship. Everyone is expecting the company to do what it always does – hold a dedicated event sometime in March, but according to Russian blogger Eldar […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung forms multiyear partnership with illycaffè
Samsung Electronics and illycaffè, premium coffee roaster have formed a multiyear partnership that “aims at enhancing the consumer experience in their respective retail flagship stores.” As part of the deal, both companies will leverage each other’s strengths wherein illycaffè will give Samsung a superior coffee experience in their stores and events worldwide will the Korean […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung seeds Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900)
Samsung released Android 4.4.2 update for the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) a few days ago, and now it's seeding the new update to the Exynos-powered Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900). The new Android 4.4.2 brings minor UI changes, the most noticeable change being the use of KitKat style white status bar icons instead of the […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Round 2014: Samsung vs. HTC
Building successful brands and businesses is definitely and infinitely more difficult than the over simplified formulas presented in business seminars and text books. The often cited product characteristic of Quality, and management strategy of Perseverance, are definitely not as important as the experts in suits want us to believe. There are many instances in the […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
SamMobile Weekly Samsung Firmware Update List, Volume 1 Issue 3
Another week has gone by, and as is the tradition, Samsung managed to update a handful of devices to newer firmware all over the world. So here's the Weekly Samsung Firmware Update List, Volume 1, Issue 3 from SamMobile, which you can download at the link below to check out which device got which update and […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Report: Only fingerprint sensor on Galaxy S5, embedded into display, no iris scanner
Many rumors have suggested that the Galaxy S5 will feature fingerprint scanning technology, while others have indicated that Samsung will go the extra mile and settle for the more advanced iris (eye) scanning instead, with a Samsung official going as far as confirming that the company has been considering iris recognition functionality. However, according to a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
More images of Samsung’s new smartphone UI leak
Earlier this month, we were treated to images of what is supposedly part of Samsung's new look for the interface on upcoming devices like the Galaxy S5, showing off new icons and Windows Phone-like tiles right on the home screen. Today, evleaks is back with more images of that interface, showing a cards-based home screen […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung releases Android 4.4 KitKat kernel source for Galaxy Note 3
It's been a few days since the Android 4.4 KitKat update started rolling out to the Galaxy Note 3 to a few users (in Poland), and now Samsung has released the related kernel sources for KitKat on its Open Source Release Center, a move that should help developers start their hacking on the newer version […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Verizon to offer $100-$150 rebate on Rose Gold Galaxy Note 3 and other Samsung phones
The new Rose Gold color variants of the Galaxy Note 3 were recently tipped to be heading to Verizon, and now an internal document of the carrier has confirmed the same. Obtained by Android Central, the document also shows that upon launch, consumers will be able to get a $100 mail-in rebate on the Rose […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Can Samsung retain its Championship in the smartphone market?
The world has witnessed tremendous growth in the field of mobile technology in the last five years or so. These years may have very well written and rewritten the rules of the mobile industry for the foreseeable future. While five years may appear too short for such a dramatic change, it is not an exaggeration […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE (SM-N7505) reaches the FCC
The Galaxy Note 3 Neo has been leaked rather extensively in the last couple of weeks, but Samsung still hasn't made it official, despite having things like the promotional material all ready to go. However, it looks that could change very soon, as the LTE variant of the Note 3 Neo has just hit the […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung gains more market share in the US
The Galaxy S III continues to be the most popular Samsung smartphone in the US, but sales of newer devices like the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S4 have helped the Korean manufacturer further widen its lead over the competition in the country, achieving a growth from 22 percent to 26 percent of market share. […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Samsung launching Garnet Red Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 in the US
Being the most successful (in terms of sales) tablet for Samsung, the company isn't letting up on freshening up the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 just yet. Samsung has announced a limited edition Garnet Red color variant of the Tab 3 7.0 for the US, which we have to say looks quite striking, at least in […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
NTT DoCoMo reportedly postponing its Tizen smartphone plans
From being on Samsung's case about releasing a Tizen smartphone as soon as possible to scrapping immediate plans to launch a Tizen smartphone is a transformation Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo might have gone through, if a new report is to be believed. Published by SankeiBiz, the report says that DoCoMo has officially announced that it is delaying its […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S III is the most popular Samsung smartphone in the US
The Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 might have sold in the millions, but it was the Galaxy S III that gave Samsung its most acclaimed sales numbers, and it shows. According to the latest data Chitika about the advertising they served to Samsung devices during the month of December, the Galaxy S III accounted for 33.9 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Verizon Galaxy Tab 7.7 update reduces electrical consumption during charging
Owners of Verizon's Galaxy Tab 7.7 (that AMOLED tablet we loved to death over here at SamMobile), your electricity bill might just start coming in a bit lower in the near future, as Verizon has approved an update that reduces electrical consumption during power off charging. Well, okay, so it's not exactly going to affect […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Exclusive: I9505XXUFNA5 – Leaked Android 4.4.2 KitKat Test Firmware for Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)
Samsung recently officially started rolling out the new Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the Galaxy Note 3 LTE (SM-N9005), but it looks like a little more work is needed before the particular update hits the Galaxy S4. So, we thought let's bring you guys a new test build for your Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) – I9505XXUFNA5, […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Android 4.4.2 leaks for Galaxy Note 3 SM-W9008 (Telcel Mexico)
Samsung has begun the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update rollout for the Galaxy Note 3, but it's going to be a while before every variant of the device and every country receives the update. If you've got the a Galaxy Note 3 from carrier Telcel in Mexico, with model number SM-N900W8, and are unwilling to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
10 million Galaxy Note devices shipped in South Korea
Samsung had a point to prove when they released their first Galaxy Note device in 2011 but since then, it's been a rollicking ride. Not only the series has enjoyed success globally but also in Samsung's home market where they've managed to sell over 10 million units of Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note II and Galaxy […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung officially announces Galaxy Tab 3 Lite with 7-inch screen
After a plethora of rumors and leaks that followed our reveal of the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite, Samsung has officially announced the tablet as a slimmer and more portable addition to the Galaxy Tab 3 series. The specs are the same as were leaked yesterday: the tablet will come in both Wi-Fi and 3G variants and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
