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Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition getting Android 4.4.2 update
The Galaxy S4 Google Play edition (the one sold by Google, not the standard Galaxy S4) has begun receiving an update to Android 4.4.2. The 57.5MB update (firmware version I9505GUEUCML4) is available over the air and should be reaching most devices in the next few days, bringing mostly bug fixes and security enhancements over Android 4.4, including a fix […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Open Europe test firmwares available for Galaxy S III (GT-I9300) and Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100)
Last night our insider surprised us with two new firmwares for the Galaxy S III (GT-I9300) and Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100) – I9300XXUGMK6 and N7100XXUEMK9. Galaxy S III's firmware is actually officially available by Samsung itself but it's only available via OTA, so users are unable to manually update their device via Samsung KIES or […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung, Qualcomm and others join hands on ‘Rezence’, a resonance wireless charging standard
In the middle of October, a rumor emerged suggesting Samsung was working on introducing magnetic resonance wireless charging in its phones in 2014, and now it looks like the company has taken a step towards achieving that goal. The Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) has announced that it will launch a certification program for devices […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung moving smartphone production to Vietnam to protect profit margins
Samsung makes a lot of money off its smartphones thanks to high sales and some exorbitant profit margins on devices, and now the Korean manufacturer is reportedly making plans to shift some of its production from China to Vietnam, where it can “secure even lower wages and defend profit margins,” according to Bloomberg. Samsung's $2 billion […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung integrates wireless and camera divisions, hopes to differentiate its phones with better cameras
Optical image stabilization is a feature Samsung might miss out on again with the Galaxy S5, but when it comes to camera quality, the S5 and future Samsung handsets might be even more amazing than they are now, as Samsung has integrated its wireless and camera divisions, according to the Korean media. Why is this […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Verizon Galaxy S4 getting OTA update, includes better support for non-Samsung chargers
Having become the first carrier to roll out the Android 4.3 update, Verizon is now focusing on improving its variant of the Galaxy S4 through minor updates, one of which is ready to roll out to devices as build VRUEMK2. A noticeable point in the changelog is that the phone will now work better with […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update rolling out now to the Samsung Galaxy S III LTE (GT-I9305)
Yes, you heard it right! Samsung has finally started rolling out Android 4.3 update to the LTE variant of the Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-I9305). Folks with the LTE equipped Galaxy S III have been waiting for this update since a long time now as the device is actually still running Android 4.1.2 because Samsung […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Rumor: Microsoft will offer $1 billion to Samsung for making Windows Phone devices
Samsung is the last company that needs another company's money to do something, but Microsoft is willing to offer up to $1 billion in support to the Korean manufacturer anyway, in a bid to lure them towards making more Windows Phone devices. The news come from Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin and should be taken with […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung SM-T331 could be Galaxy Tab 4, hopefully with AMOLED screen
Samsung's focus on tablets going forward is already going to include a Lite version of the Galaxy Tab 3, and now we might have a glimpse at what could be the Galaxy Tab 4 as well. An SM-T331 has shown up on Indian import tracking site Zuaba, and the model number suggests it will be […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Report: Galaxy Note 3 Lite enters production, might account for 30% of total Note 3 sales
According to a new report published by the Korean media, the Galaxy Note 3 Lite, which we exclusively confirmed would be launching in 2014, has entered into mass production on December 12th. Moreover, Samsung is reportedly expecting the Note 3 Lite to account for 30 percent of all sales of the Galaxy Note 3 lineup […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
T-Mobile’s LTE-enabled Galaxy S III (SGH-T999L) gets Android 4.3 update
T-Mobile was one of the first carriers to roll out the elusive Android 4.3 update to the Galaxy S III (SGH-T999), and now the carrier is doing the same for the not-so-well-known LTE-enabled variant of the device (SGH-T999L). As with the update that was pushed to other Samsung devices, users will see features and improvements […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Samsung finds no savior at home as court rules in favor of Apple
Samsung received no love from a South Korean court in a lawsuit against Apple's older iPad and iPhone, as the bid to have the two devices banned was rejected by a judge at the Seoul Central District Court. According to the court, devices like the iPad 2, iPhone 4S and 5 did not violate Samsung's patents […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition arrives at Telstra
Australian carrier Telstra has announced that it is now selling the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, Samsung's most powerful tablet. The tablet is available online and in stores, and the outright price has been set at $768, though you can always get in on one of Telstra's tablet plans, including a $35 plan that includes a […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Santa gave us 3 GALAXY Gears to GIVE AWAY!
Saw Samsung's latest ad? The one with Santa? No? Check it out below! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VbYIiPq8tG0 And you know what? Santa was kind enough to give us 3 GALAXY Gears (colour black, gray) to give away to our awesome readers and followers. To get a chance to win one of the three smartwatches, you need to […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Sprint announces Galaxy S4 with support for its Spark LTE network
Sprint has announced it will soon be launching an upgraded Galaxy S4 model that will support its new Spark LTE network, which offers higher reliability and faster speeds by combining three different bands of 4G LTE spectrum. The upgraded Galaxy S4 will join the Galaxy S4 mini and Galaxy Mega 6.3; the specs of the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
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[Video] Galaxy Gear is Santa’s Christmas miracle in Samsung’s latest ad
Can a watch make phone calls? Can a watch take a picture? These are some of the questions Santa asks his loyal elves, in Samsung's latest ad to promote the Galaxy Gear, in a bid to get more people to buy it this holiday season. It's a pretty nice ad, with Santa claiming the smartwatch […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Verizon Galaxy Note 3 OTA update now rolling out (JSS15J.N900VVRUBMJE)
Verizon posted details about an incoming update to its Galaxy Note 3 yesterday, and now the update has begun rolling out to devices. It carries the build number JSS15J.N900VVRUBMJE, and includes numerous bug fixes, four new Verizon apps and widgets (yay for more bloatware), and improvements to connectivity and sound quality. The full changelog can […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S4 Crystal Edition now available in Thailand
Samsung is following up the launch of the Galaxy S III mini Crystal Edition in Germany with a Crystal Edition of the Galaxy S4, which has gone up for sale in Thailand in limited quantities (3,500 units). The device comes with Swarovski crystals studded on the back, and is based on the Exynos variant of the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
T-Mobile to offer $0 upgrades on Galaxy Note 3, S4, S III, and Note II on December 11
During the Black Friday weekend, T-Mobile had the numerous Samsung flagships available on a discount, and now the carrier is rumored to be preparing yet another sale as part of the second phase of an “Upgrade and Save” holiday offer. Under this offer, select users who are due for an upgrade will be informed that they're […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung to use PLS LCD displays for Galaxy S5 and Note 4?
We've gobbled up all the rumors and leaks about the Galaxy S5 eagerly, but the latest rumor is one that will probably turn off a lot of folks. According to the Korean media, Samsung is considering using PLS LCD displays on next year flagships like the Galaxy S5 and Note 4, in order to reduce […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
