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Galaxy S5 region lock worse than the Galaxy Note 3’s [UPDATE Official statement Samsung]
The Galaxy Note 3 was the first Samsung device that came with what became known as the region lock, which made it necessary to use the device in the region it was purchased from with a local SIM for the first time before it could be used on networks in another region. Done to curb […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint have removed Download Booster feature from Galaxy S5
Word got out yesterday that the AT&T variant of the Galaxy S5 is missing Download Booster, one of the touted features of the device that allows one to download files faster using both a Wi-Fi and LTE connection simultaneously. Well, it turns out that the feature is missing from the Verizon and Sprint variants as […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
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[Update: Exynos, too] Galaxy S5 firmware for Snapdragon variant now available for download
The Galaxy S5 is finally available for purchase on a global scale, and as tradition would dictate, firmware files for the international variant of the device are now coming up online. The firmware are currently available for the international Snapdragon-powered variant (model number SM-G900F) and for select regions, but that should be changing in the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5, Gear 2, Gear Neo and Gear Fit now on sale worldwide
Samsung is no stranger to big smartphone launches, and today, the company is breaking all records by launching the Galaxy S5 and its three new wearables, the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit, in more than 125 countries simultaneously. All four devices should now be available for purchase at popular online retailers and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung stress tests the Galaxy S5 so you don’t have to
Before a device is retail-ready, it undergoes a bevy of tests that ensure that it can survive the daily wear and tear. Samsung, like all manufacturers, conducts a variety of tests to determine what areas need fixing after the design of the handset is finalized. For instance, at Samsung’s test labs, a machine drops the […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Samsung files a trademark for ‘Gear Solo’ and ‘Gear Now’ in the US
Earlier this month, we discovered that the 3G-enabled version of the Gear 2 smartwatch would likely be called the Gear Solo. A recent trademark filing by Samsung for the “Samsung Gear Solo” name confirms this rumor. The Gear Solo is said to feature a SIM card slot and come with the ability to make phone […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
New Gear Manager and Gear Fit Manager apps rolling out ahead of Gear 2 and Gear Fit launch
A few hours before the Galaxy S5, Gear 2 and Gear Fit's global launch is scheduled to commence, Samsung has started pushing out an update to the Gear Manager app and has released the Gear Fit Manager app as well. The Gear Manager update bumps the app's version number to 2.0.14040401 and brings over the new […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 hard to repair due to its display, teardown reveals
After ripping open the Gear 2 to lay bare its internals, the experts over at iFixit have turned their gaze (or screwdriver, in this case) towards the Galaxy S5, Samsung's fifth-generation Galaxy S flagship. Unlike its predecessor (and the Gear 2), which scored 8 out of 10 points for repairability, the Galaxy S5 was found […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Golden gets Rs. 20,000 ($330) price cut in India
In what is one of the biggest price cuts we've seen for a smartphone, Samsung has reduced the price of the Galaxy Golden, an overpriced clamshell phone it launched last year, by Rs. 20,000 (approx. $330) in India. The phone is now available for Rs. 29,999 ($500) instead of Rs. 49,999 ($830) from retailer Flipkart – […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 gets stability update ahead of global launch
Samsung seems to be moving quite fast with software updates on its upcoming flagship and wearables. After enabling a vertical display orientation feature on its Gear Fit to fix one of its most criticized issues, the company is pushing out a stability update to the Galaxy S5, a day before its global launch. The 30MB […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung releases new Galaxy S5 ad, and one to mock the iPad
With the Galaxy S5 set to go on launch globally starting tomorrow, Samsung is naturally looking at ramping up interest in its latest flagship. Towards that end, the Korean manufacturer has released a new TV ad for the Galaxy S5. It's not as creative as the usual Samsung commercials, and mainly focuses on showcasing the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung design patent reveals a tablet with a hole in it
Patent filings often reveal the quirky form factors manufacturers are working on, like a tablet with curved margins. The latest patent filing from the South Korean manufacturer features a Galaxy Tab-like tablet with a unique design twist: The device in question has a prominent hole in the bottom right corner. There is no indication as […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Rogers offering the Gear 2 Neo for $49 on purchase of a Galaxy S5
Canadian carrier Rogers is offering a great deal for customers buying the Galaxy S5 on a new two-year contract. Users buying the Galaxy S5 would be eligible to get the Gear 2 Neo for just $49.99, a discount of $170 from the device’s suggested retail price of $219.99. The Galaxy S5 is available for $249.99 […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Gear 2 firmware available for download, mark debut of Samsung’s Tizen-based firmware
The global launch of the Gear 2 (and Gear 2 Neo) is less than two days away, and as expected, the first firmware for Samsung's latest smartwatch are now coming up online. Firmware availability is standard fare, but the Gear 2 firmware are special in that they're the first software builds that are based on […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
AT&T’s Galaxy S5 comes without Download Booster feature
Unlike previous flagships, the Galaxy S5 comes with a rather small collection of big new features, as Samsung works on focusing on a better experience instead of tacking on unnecessary new functions. One of those features is Download Booster, which uses a Wi-Fi and LTE connection simultaneously to download files faster. However, it looks like […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Report: Samsung Galaxy S5 price down by 10 percent in South Korea
After the Galaxy S5 was launched early in South Korea, it seems Samsung has followed up with a 10 percent price cut on its latest flagship in order to increase sales of the handset. According to a report published by Reuters, Samsung (and Apple) is under pressure to make its high-end phones more affordable as […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
SamMobile confirms new Exynos 3250 SoC powers Gear 2, Gear Fit uses Cortex-M4 chip
When Samsung launched the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit at Mobile World Congress, the company focused on talking about what the three devices can do, instead of talking specs like they would for a new smartphone. One crucial detail the announcement missed was info on the processors Samsung is using to power […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Ace Style to sell for 159 Euro in the Netherlands
Earlier today Samsung announced the global availability of the Galaxy Ace Style and its Netherlands outfit has now confirmed the price of the device. Samsung will sell the Galaxy Ace Style for 159 Euro from this quarter in the Netherlands, a price that should put it in direct competition with devices like the Motorola Moto […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung Gear Fit updated with option to enable vertical display orientation
The Gear Fit is one of the prettiest and most stylish fitness tracker you will ever come across, with a beautiful AMOLED display the window into its functions and features. However, the Gear Fit had one tiny limitation that was irking some users: all info on the display would be displayed only horizontally, making it […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
