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Galaxy S5 display compared to LG G Pro 2, new HTC One and Sony Xperia Z2

Galaxy S5 display compared to LG G Pro 2, new HTC One and Sony Xperia Z2

Next month, the Galaxy S5 will be launched in more than 150 countries as Samsung's latest flagship, and as usual, it will be facing competition from flagship smartphones from other manufacturers. The display quality on these flagships will, as always, be one of the deciding factors for many consumers when it comes to purchase, so […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit pricing announced in India

Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit pricing announced in India

Samsung today announced its latest flagship, the Galaxy S5, in India, and as expected, the company also provided details on its new smartwatches and fitness tracker. The Gear 2 will be priced at Rs. 21,900, while the Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit will go for Rs. 15,900 – the Gear 2 pricing is similar […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 price in India to be Rs. 51,500, availability from April 11

Galaxy S5 price in India to be Rs. 51,500, availability from April 11

Samsung India officially announced its latest flagship device, the Galaxy S5, at a media event in New Delhi today. The device will be available starting April 11th in the country. Samsung also announced that its latest line of wearable devices that include the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit will be available in […]

  • By Harish J.
  • 11 years ago
[Update: Added new photo] Press render of the 7-inch Galaxy Tab 4.0 leaked

[Update: Added new photo] Press render of the 7-inch Galaxy Tab 4.0 leaked

It looks like Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Tab 4.0 line soon, as @evleaks just leaked the press image of the 7-inch version of the Galaxy Tab 4.0. The 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab 4 variant was spotted undergoing FCC certification two weeks ago, and earlier benchmarks revealed the specs that the tablets will feature. […]

  • By Harish J.
  • 11 years ago
Samsung isn’t using Android or Tizen on the Gear Fit

Samsung isn’t using Android or Tizen on the Gear Fit

The Galaxy Gear, Samsung's first smart wearable device, ran Android, while the Gear 2 saw the company switch to its in-house OS Tizen. Well, with the Gear Fit, Samsung has made yet another operating system switch – according to Samsung officials, the Gear Fit uses a real-time operating system (RTOS) instead of something like Android […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
SamMobile confirms second-generation Samsung Galaxy Mega lineup

SamMobile confirms second-generation Samsung Galaxy Mega lineup

The Galaxy Note series has been a major success ever since the first Galaxy Note was launched, thanks to the big-yet-usable screen and its productivity features. Driven by the popularity of the Galaxy Note, Samsung launched the Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy Mega 5.8 as options for those looking for a large screen phone at […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung granted patent for S View cover with two cut-out windows

Samsung granted patent for S View cover with two cut-out windows

Samsung's S View flip covers are among the most useful cases for smartphones, giving users quick access to limited phone functionality (answering calls, taking pictures) and basic information, through a small cut-out window in the case without opening the cover. According to a patent granted to Samsung, it looks like the Korean manufacturer is working […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung running into production issues with the Galaxy S5

Samsung running into production issues with the Galaxy S5

Last month, news of a factory fire at one of Samsung’s partner factories was said to affect initial availability of the Galaxy S5. Samsung mentioned that the fire would not cause a delay in production by a huge margin, but it looks like there is another factor that might hinder the Galaxy S5 manufacturing. The […]

  • By Harish J.
  • 11 years ago
Apple wins patent ruling in Japan

Apple wins patent ruling in Japan

Samsung suffered a blow in the Tokyo District Court earlier today as Judge Koji Hasegawa ruled that Apple didn’t infringe Samsung owned patent. Samsung alleged Apple’s devices like iPhone 4s, iPhone 4 and iPad 2 to infringe on the data communication patent but the Japanese court didn’t find any infringement by the American company. Samsung […]

  • By Kunal G.
  • 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 could launch before April 5 in South Korea due to ban on carriers

Galaxy S5 could launch before April 5 in South Korea due to ban on carriers

The Galaxy S5 will have one of the biggest simultaneous smartphone launch in history when it hits 150 markets on April 11, but in Samsung's home country, an upcoming ban on local network operators could result in the Galaxy S5 launching considerably earlier. The ban will stop all carriers from selling smartphones for a 45-day period, […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung’s fix for benchmark boosting on Galaxy Note 3 and S4 gets them relisted in Futuremark database

Samsung’s fix for benchmark boosting on Galaxy Note 3 and S4 gets them relisted in Futuremark database

Righting a wrong is the best way to repent, and Samsung's recent fix for its unethical benchmark boosting trick on its phones has earned the company forgiveness from Futuremark. The developers of the 3DMark benchmark app de-listed the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 from its benchmark listings after Samsung was found to be artificially boosting the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung SM-G870x reportedly the Galaxy S5 Active for US carriers

Samsung SM-G870x reportedly the Galaxy S5 Active for US carriers

Last year, Samsung released the Galaxy S4 Active as a rugged and water-resistant variant of the Galaxy S4, but this year, the company made water-resistance a default feature of its latest flagship, the Galaxy S5. This naturally made people think an Active version won't be required any more, but it seems that isn't the case […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung ATIV SE might launch on Verizon on April 18th

Samsung ATIV SE might launch on Verizon on April 18th

Samsung's new Windows Phone 8.0-based handset, the ATIV SE, has been cropping up in leaks increasingly as of late, and now we finally have a rumored launch date for the device. According to WPCentral, the ATIV SE will be arriving on Verizon on April 18th, with a price tag of $599 attached to it for […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 Zoom specs leak again, list 1.6GHz quad-core CPU, 20MP camera, slimmer design

Galaxy S5 Zoom specs leak again, list 1.6GHz quad-core CPU, 20MP camera, slimmer design

Leaks and rumors come in many forms, but today's leak about the Galaxy S5 zoom is rather unique in that in comes in the form of text jotted down on a piece of paper, supposedly at a presentation somewhere in Poland. The leak details many of the S5 zoom's specs, most of which were revealed […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Download Samsung’s S Voice app from the Galaxy S5

Download Samsung’s S Voice app from the Galaxy S5

The first Galaxy S5 firmware went online today, ahead of its global April 11 launch, and we naturally downloaded it and opened it up. Out of the many new and updated Samsung apps, the S Voice app has received a UI overhaul and is now much more accurate than previous versions, and we've got the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
First Galaxy S5 firmware is now available for download

First Galaxy S5 firmware is now available for download

In just about three weeks, the Galaxy S5 will go on sale worldwide in 150 countries, marking the debut of Samsung's fifth-generation Galaxy S flagship in perhaps the largest smartphone launch ever, and it looks like the Korean manufacturer is making the necessary preparations for that important day, as the first official firmware for the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung to announce Galaxy S5 in India on March 27th

Samsung to announce Galaxy S5 in India on March 27th

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S5 will be making an official debut in India on March 27th. The company will be announcing details such as pricing, and will likely start taking pre-orders on the same day, though actual device availability will commence on April 11. The press event will hopefully shed light on whether […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
New image of the Ativ SE leaks, reveals new color variant

New image of the Ativ SE leaks, reveals new color variant

The Ativ SE is a Windows Phone device that is exclusive to Verizon. Last week, a press render of the device leaked by @evleaks revealed the UI as well as the fact that the device features a 5-inch (or larger) full-HD screen. The image also showcased resizable Live Tiles, which is a feature added in […]

  • By Harish J.
  • 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 in Taiwan will cost $781

Galaxy S5 in Taiwan will cost $781

Earlier this week, we announced that Samsung launched the Gear 2 and Gear Fit in Taiwan. At the same event, the South Korean manufacturer also detailed availability and pricing of the Galaxy S5. The 16 GB Galaxy S5 in Taiwan will set users back TW$22,900 (around $748), while the 32 GB version will cost TW$23,900 […]

  • By Harish J.
  • 11 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 Experience app lets you try out the phone’s features

Samsung’s Galaxy S5 Experience app lets you try out the phone’s features

Having trouble deciding whether you want to put down your hard-earned cash for Samsung's latest flagship smartphone or the company's new wearables? Well, then the company wants to lend a hand making your decision easier, with the Galaxy S5 Experience app that has just been launched on Google Play. As the name suggests, the app […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago