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    Samsung Galaxy J Taiwan launch seemingly confirmed in press invitation

    Samsung Galaxy J Taiwan launch seemingly confirmed in press invitation

    When an unknown variant of the Galaxy J, a device that's a cross between the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3, showed up recently, it wasn't clear which market or carrier it was intended for. However, it is now pretty much a given that Taiwan's the market where the Galaxy J will be making its […]

    • By Danny Dorresteijn
    • 11 years ago
    Android 4.3 update is live Galaxy Note II in Canada

    Android 4.3 update is live Galaxy Note II in Canada

    The Android 4.3 update is now rolling out to the Galaxy Note II in Canada, on multiple carriers, such as Mobilicity (SGH-T889V) and Videotron (SGH-T999V). The OTA update should be showing up on devices in the next few hours, though users can also update via Kies or download the firmware from our firmware section and upgrade […]

    • By Martin R.
    • 11 years ago
    Flexible OLED TV tipped for CES 2014

    Flexible OLED TV tipped for CES 2014

    Ready for another innovation from Samsung? If the Korea Times report holds any water, we may see a flexible OLED TV from Samsung early next month at CES. Samsung has not officially commented on the report but the things we know for now comes from an “industry official” who says that a prototype of the […]

    • By Martin R.
    • 11 years ago
    Patent shows possible Galaxy S5 feature: improved one-hand operation with custom orientation of on-screen apps

    Patent shows possible Galaxy S5 feature: improved one-hand operation with custom orientation of on-screen apps

    One-hand operation of smartphones is becoming more and more of an inconvenience as display sizes become bigger with each passing year. Samsung mitigates the issue by offering a one-handed operation mode on the Galaxy Note 3, which reduces the size of the on-screen content and pushes it to a particular side of the screen, and […]

    • By Martin R.
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung unveils Rose Gold White, Rose Gold Black, and Merlot Red colors for Galaxy Note 3

    Samsung unveils Rose Gold White, Rose Gold Black, and Merlot Red colors for Galaxy Note 3

    We recently confirmed that Samsung would be launching the Galaxy Note 3 in red and Rose Gold color options, which was reiterated by Samsung Argentina just the next day. Now, Samsung has made the new color options official. First up is the “Merlot Red” model, which sports a fully red front; meanwhile, the Rose Gold […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    SamMobile confirms Galaxy Note 3 Lite (SM-N7505), to debut at MWC 2014

    SamMobile confirms Galaxy Note 3 Lite (SM-N7505), to debut at MWC 2014

    Before the Galaxy Note 3 was launched, there were many rumors that hinted at Samsung's plans to launch both a premium and lower-cost variant of the phablet. Well, thanks to our insider, we can confirm that the latter variant does exist – Samsung will announce the Galaxy Note 3 Lite at the MWC next year, […]

    • By Danny Dorresteijn
    • 11 years ago
    NTT DoCoMo’s Galaxy S4 (SC-04E) to receive Android 4.3 from mid-December

    NTT DoCoMo’s Galaxy S4 (SC-04E) to receive Android 4.3 from mid-December

    Android 4.3 will be heading out to NTT DoCoMo's Galaxy S4 (SC-04E) in Japan from mid-December. The carrier hasn't officially confirmed the schedule, but an announcement about the Galaxy Gear mentions that the smartwatch will be compatible with the Galaxy S4 when it launches in five new colors in the country in mid-December, which is […]

    • By Martin R.
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung working on 20-megapixel camera modules

    Samsung working on 20-megapixel camera modules

    We're all patiently waiting (well, maybe not that patiently) to see what the rumored 16-megapixel camera on the Galaxy S5 will be capable of, but in the meantime, according to a report out of the Korean media, Samsung's engineers are already working on 20-megapixel camera modules that will debut sometime in the second half of 2014. This […]

    • By Martin R.
    • 11 years ago
    SamMobile confirms Galaxy Grand Lite (GT-I9060), to be announced at MWC

    SamMobile confirms Galaxy Grand Lite (GT-I9060), to be announced at MWC

    Yes, folks, you read that right. There's the original Galaxy Grand, the just announced Galaxy Grand 2, and in a couple of months, there will be another Galaxy Grand sandwiched in between, dubbed the Galaxy Grand Lite (GT-I9060), according to one of our insiders. The device will be showcased at the MWC in late February, […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung Argentina unveils two new colours for Galaxy Note 3, Red and Rose Gold

    Samsung Argentina unveils two new colours for Galaxy Note 3, Red and Rose Gold

    Yesterday, we reported that Samsung will soon be unveiling the Galaxy Note 3 in two brand new colours, Red and Rose Gold. And today, Samsung Argentina updated its Galaxy Note 3 product page with both of the new colours. There are no differences in specifications between the new colour variants and the old ones, except […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Verizon Galaxy Note 3 on sale for $199.99 as part of Black Friday deal

    Verizon Galaxy Note 3 on sale for $199.99 as part of Black Friday deal

    Here's another nice Black Friday deal, this time from the largest carrier in the US. The Galaxy Note 3 is currently only $199.99 on a two-year contract from Verizon, a $100 discount on the usually steep $299 price tag; an outright purchase will cost you $599. If a phablet isn't your thing, then Verizon also […]

    • By Michael R.
    • 11 years ago
    Android 4.3 bug fix update rollout for Galaxy S4 worldwide

    Android 4.3 bug fix update rollout for Galaxy S4 worldwide

    Good news everyone, it seems like Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4 once again. AT&T confirmed the same for its variant earlier, and now the update is showing up in some European nations, including Germany, France, and the UK. The update's notification terms it as a stability update, […]

    • By Michael R.
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung: Tizen and Firefox could be powerful allies against Android and iOS

    Samsung: Tizen and Firefox could be powerful allies against Android and iOS

    Samsung has big plans for Tizen, the mobile operating system it is jointly developing with Intel, that's no secret. But, if the words of a Samsung executive are to be believed, those plans might also include the usually unthinkable act of joining forces with a rival operating system. At the Conference for establishing HTML5 Fusion […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Galaxy S Duos 2 to cost Rs 11,230 ($180) in India

    Galaxy S Duos 2 to cost Rs 11,230 ($180) in India

    We saw the specs and pictures of the successor to the Galaxy S Duos leak yesterday, and now an Indian retailer has revealed the price of the smartphone. The phone will be available in India in a few days with a price tag of Rs 11,230 (~$180), which is considerably less than the starting price of […]

    • By Martin R.
    • 11 years ago
    Galaxy Note 3 purchases in Netherlands on November 30 will receive €125 discount, free 64GB microSD

    Galaxy Note 3 purchases in Netherlands on November 30 will receive €125 discount, free 64GB microSD

    Samsung Netherlands has a great offer upcoming in, well, just a day. Those who buy a Galaxy Note 3 from one of the participating stores in the country will receive a free 64GB microSD card worth €50, and even better, get €125 of the price of the handset refunded within 15 days, after a buyer registers the […]

    • By Danny Dorresteijn
    • 11 years ago
    AT&T resumes rollout of Android 4.3 update for Galaxy S4

    AT&T resumes rollout of Android 4.3 update for Galaxy S4

    It came, then it disappeared, but now it's back again. As you already surmised from the title, the Android 4.3 update for the AT&T variant of the Galaxy S4 is now back in circulation and making its way to users of the device over the air. AT&T doesn't mention what issue caused the update to […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 years ago
    Samsung’s Black Friday deals include $50 off on Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition and Galaxy Camera

    Samsung’s Black Friday deals include $50 off on Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition and Galaxy Camera

    Every retailer and carrier has special deals on mobile devices going on during Black Friday, but what exactly is Samsung itself offering on this holiday weekend? Well, sadly, the Korean firm doesn't have any deals on its phones, but you can get the rather costly Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition for $50 less than the […]

    • By Danny Dorresteijn
    • 11 years ago
    Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 with TD-LTE support certified in China

    Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 with TD-LTE support certified in China

    China Mobile, China's and the world's largest mobile carrier (in terms of subscriber base), is set to launch its TD-LTE network on December 18 this year, in the country's bid to move to faster internet networks. Apple's new iPhones are rumored to be launching on the same day on China Mobile with support for the […]

    • By Johan Nenzén
    • 11 years ago
    Galaxy Note 3 to launch in Red and White Gold colors in early 2014

    Galaxy Note 3 to launch in Red and White Gold colors in early 2014

    Compared to the Galaxy S4, the Galaxy Note 3 was launched in the standard black and white color options that we see on many smartphones. There's a pink variant too, but that one is pretty hard to find and exclusive to particular retailers. But fret not – if you're willing to wait till January, you […]

    • By Michael R.
    • 11 years ago
    Galaxy S Duos 2 surfaces online

    Galaxy S Duos 2 surfaces online

    Samsung is about to expand its Galaxy lineup with another entry-level device. Hungarian website, Tech2 has glimpsed on the Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582) that will take over from the original Galaxy S Duos. There’s not much of a difference between the successor and the older model but the newer one gets a 6Gb RAM, […]

    • By Kunal G.
    • 11 years ago