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Could the Galaxy S2 still get Android 4.2?
By now, it's become pretty clear that chances of the Galaxy S2 (and Galaxy Note) getting updated to Android 4.2 are slim to none. Our insiders said the device has reached end of support, and later Australian carrier Telstra confirmed that the update won't be coming, at least on the 4G variant of the device. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear appear in Redfoo’s newest single ‘Let’s Get Ridiculous’
The Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear have been advertised heavily by Samsung, through internet and television ads, billboards, and more, with the Note 3 even becoming the official Olympics phone. However, while most of the marketing is in-your-face, Samsung seems to have done some subtle marketing as well, the best example of which we […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
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[Deal] Nexus 10 32GB Wi-Fi now available for $350 on eBay
Well, eBay is at it again, looking to sell off as many Nexus 10 as it possibly can by offering nice little deals on Google's only tablet made by Samsung. After reducing the price of the 16GB Nexus 10 back in September, eBay is now giving away the 32GB variant for just $350, which is […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung acquires 7.4 percent stake in Corning, maker of Gorilla Glass
Corning, maker of the Gorilla Glass that is used on basically every high-end smartphone out there, has announced that it has taken full control of Samsung Corning Precision Materials Co. Ltd., a joint venture 43 percent owned by Samsung. In return, Samsung will be getting a 7.4 percent stake in Corning, valued at $1.9 billion […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung to extend Galaxy Gear compatibility to more devices
Galaxy Gear was compatible with the Galaxy Note 3 but Samsung has now confirmed the compatibility with eight new devices. We knew Galaxy S4, Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II will support the smartwatch after an Android 4.3 update but Samsung has also added Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, S4 Active, Mega 5.8, Mega 6.3, […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S4 with Snapdragon 800 and LTE-A arrives in Europe
It looks like those in European nations will soon be able to buy a Galaxy S4 that's as fast and quick as all the recent Android flagships, including Samsung's own Galaxy Note 3, as the Snapdragon 800-powered Galaxy S4 has made its way to Europe, ending its South Korean exclusivity. The upgraded variant comes with […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung giving free Galaxy Note 3 to all Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics athletes
In a nice little move to increase exposure of the Galaxy Note 3, Samsung will be giving away the device for free to every athlete participating in the upcoming Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. The handset has been named the Olympic Games Phone, in a move Samsung says will allow athletes “to enjoy, capture and share their Olympic […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung to enforce usage of official accessories?
It looks like Samsung really wants you to use only that which it officially makes itself. After the region lock that has troubled users just because Samsung wants to put a lid on grey imports, a report out of the Korean media suggests that the company might be looking at enforcing the use of official […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Express 2 LTE headed to Vodafone UK on October 23rd
Samsung UK has announced that an updated version of the Galaxy Express, a mid-range handset launched earlier this year, will be heading to Vodafone UK on October 23rd, called the Galaxy Express 2. The device will be made available in “ceramic white” and “Rigel blue” color options, with the latter exclusive to Vodafone; the handset till […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung announces Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition in India, priced at Rs. 49,990
Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear, and the Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition in India back in mid-September, and while the phablet and smartwatch have been available in the country for some time, now folks can also grab the company's latest 10.1-inch tablet. It is priced at Rs. 49,990 (~$810), which is pretty […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
BBM for Android headed to Samsung Apps store in a few hours
If you've been following the release of BlackBerry Messenger for Android, you're most likely aware that the initial launch was scrapped, after a leaked Android APK of the app crashed BlackBerry's servers. Well, in a few hours, the rollout of BBM is about to resume, and this time, it's bringing along a queue system, wherein […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung becomes most profitable handset vendor in Q2 2013
Apple's reign on the throne of the world's most profitable handset vendor for almost the last four years was usurped by Samsung in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics' Wireless Device Strategies (WDS) service. Samsung's operating profit for its handset division (both smartphones and feature phones) stood at US$5.2 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung, Sony battle for providing 16MP sensors for Galaxy S5
Samsung might have a lot of resources when it comes to producing mobile components, even putting together Apple's iPhone processors, but when it comes to camera sensors, Sony pretty much has a monopoly over the market of 13-megapixel sensors, with even Samsung's Galaxy S4 and Note 3 using Sony's sensors. For the Galaxy S5, Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Top 20 Samsung Galaxy Note 3 features explained
TouchWiz has long been the most feature-packed Android skin, and with the Galaxy Note 3, the number of features currently makes it one of the most useful devices around. However, while some features are easy to spot, some of them are hidden and aren't easy to find, unless you dig really deep and explore every […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Download the Galaxy Gear Consumer Consultant Guide
The Galaxy Gear might not have as much functionality as we would like to have, but outside of the lack of third-party apps, there are still a fair few things you can do with Samsung's first smartwatch. However, in case you've been wondering exactly what all those things are and how you'd go about using […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung to introduce extended warranty for devices via ‘Protection Plus’ plan?
One of the nicer features Apple provides to its consumers is an extended warranty plan, which people can buy to extend the period over which Apple will offer warranty services on a particular device. Now, it seems Samsung might be looking to do something similar with its “Samsung Protection Plus” plan – registered at the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Android 4.3 available for Galaxy S4 (I9500) in India
If you're following our Kies twitter feed, chances are you already know it but if you missed it, Indian Galaxy S4 owners can now update their devices to the latest Android OS update. The update is available via OTA (in batches) and Kies, which you can use to download it if you can't wait for […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition 16GB to cost £499 in the UK, launch this week
Following a launch in the U.S. two weeks ago, the Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition looks all set for a release in the UK, as Samsung's latest tablet is now showing up at retailers in the country. According to Android Central, the 16GB Wi-Fi variant of the tablet will cost £499.99 and will be available […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 to have plastic construction and faux leather back, suggests new rumor
Here's a Galaxy S5 rumor that should add to your Monday blues. According to the folks over at GalaxyS5Info, Samsung's upcoming flagship won't come in a metallic body – instead, Samsung will be sticking to its current practice of using plastic, while carrying over the faux (aka fake) leather back from the Galaxy Note 3. This rumor […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung (and Apple) top J.D. Power satisfaction survey in the US
Samsung, and its archrival Apple, continue to dominate in popularity in the smartphone market in the US, and have been ranked in the top spot in terms of customer satisfaction, in a study carried out by J.D. Power. The study found that consumers from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint were most satisfied with the performance of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
