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Verizon Galaxy Tab 7.7 update reduces electrical consumption during charging
Owners of Verizon's Galaxy Tab 7.7 (that AMOLED tablet we loved to death over here at SamMobile), your electricity bill might just start coming in a bit lower in the near future, as Verizon has approved an update that reduces electrical consumption during power off charging. Well, okay, so it's not exactly going to affect […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Exclusive: I9505XXUFNA5 – Leaked Android 4.4.2 KitKat Test Firmware for Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)
Samsung recently officially started rolling out the new Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the Galaxy Note 3 LTE (SM-N9005), but it looks like a little more work is needed before the particular update hits the Galaxy S4. So, we thought let's bring you guys a new test build for your Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) – I9505XXUFNA5, […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Android 4.4.2 leaks for Galaxy Note 3 SM-W9008 (Telcel Mexico)
Samsung has begun the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update rollout for the Galaxy Note 3, but it's going to be a while before every variant of the device and every country receives the update. If you've got the a Galaxy Note 3 from carrier Telcel in Mexico, with model number SM-N900W8, and are unwilling to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
10 million Galaxy Note devices shipped in South Korea
Samsung had a point to prove when they released their first Galaxy Note device in 2011 but since then, it's been a rollicking ride. Not only the series has enjoyed success globally but also in Samsung's home market where they've managed to sell over 10 million units of Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note II and Galaxy […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung officially announces Galaxy Tab 3 Lite with 7-inch screen
After a plethora of rumors and leaks that followed our reveal of the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite, Samsung has officially announced the tablet as a slimmer and more portable addition to the Galaxy Tab 3 series. The specs are the same as were leaked yesterday: the tablet will come in both Wi-Fi and 3G variants and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung launches “Eyes on the road” application
Singapore is ranked top in smartphone usage. However, bad mobile habits have caused agony, especially on the roads where drivers text while they drive. The dangers are fatal, yet Singaporeans remain ignorant about it. Samsung hopes to curb this behaviour. So the app, Eyes on the Road, is created. Using sensor fusion technology, the app […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung launches Smartphone GamePad in South Korea
Samsung announced its own game controller, called the Smartphone GamePad, last month, and now the company has launched the controller in its home country, for a price of 85,000 won ($80). The GamePad is compatible with Android 4.1 and above (optimized for Android 4.3 on Samsung devices) and connects via Bluetooth (or NFC on NFC-enabled devices), […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Gear gets its first custom kernel
Custom development on the Galaxy Gear hasn't been as quick as one sees on smartphones, but the community has still managed to do a lot of cool stuff with Samsung's smartwatch, including a full custom ROM and creating plenty of cool watch faces. Now, the Gear has received its first custom kernel, thanks to the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 and Note 4 to sport improved Air View, Air Gesture and Pen Recognition features
According to a report published by ETNews, Synaptics has once again been chosen by Samsung to provide the touch controller for the screens on the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4 that will be coming out this year. Synaptics has reportedly made some strides in its improving its touch solution with better hovering detection that […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung SM-W750V Windows Phone handset has 1080p display
The appearance of a Samsung SM-W750V in the past few weeks has everyone speculating on the possibility of the Korean manufacturer working on yet another Windows Phone 8 device (one that could possibly have some of Microsoft's money behind it), and now the device's user agent profile (UAProf) on Samsung's website has revealed that the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung SM-G900A, possible Galaxy S5 variant, appears with 1080p display
The SM-G900A is expected to be the AT&T variant of the Galaxy S5, and it has now shown up on Samsung's mobile website. Oddly, the user agent profile (UAProf) for the device mentions a 1080p screen, when the phone is confirmed to sport a QHD (2,560×1,440) display – it's possible the plastic / cheaper version […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (SM-T110) confirmed through leaked user manual
The Galaxy Tab 3 Lite hasn't been officially announced yet, but that might soon change as the user manual of the device has leaked on Samsung's Polish website and confirmed its existence and details in an unofficial capacity. The website mentions the Wi-Fi variant of the tablet (SM-T110), and a Polish retailer is already taking […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
AT&T pushing out Android 4.3 update to Galaxy S4 Active
The Galaxy S4 has been reaping the benefits of Android 4.3 for a while, and now it's the turn of its ruggedized sibling, the Galaxy S4 Active, to start taking the leap to the newer version of Android. AT&T has begun pushing the Android 4.3 update to the S4 Active over the air in a […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung has a Glassless 3D UHD TV and 8K TV in the works
A Bendable TV and a monstrous 105-inch curved UHD TV are good and all but how about we peek in the future? At the CES 2014 last week, Samsung was showing off some interesting prototypes that gave a glimpse of what might come from the world's biggest TV giant. First is the Glassless 3D UHD […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung releases official Sochi Winter Olympics app
The Sochi Winter Olympics begin next month, and as the official partner of the event, Samsung has released the Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 app. It's a visually appealing app that will allow users to get information on event schedules, live results, details on athlete scores based on sport, country and other categories, and even tutorials on […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Here’s why Jay Z and Martha Stewart use Samsung phones instead of iPhones
Most Hollywood celebrities seem to use an iPhone, with Apple's flagship being so popular that even those Samsung teams up to market its products are often caught tweeting from an iPhone. But there are some, like Jay Z, Martha Stewart, and Dana Brunetti, who have switched to a Samsung phone and haven't gone back to the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 to sport 2,900 mAh battery with rapid charging and new Li-ion tech?
We were able to confirm many of the Galaxy S5's specs just a day ago, but many details continue to elude us as we look forward to the device's official unveiling. Now, PhoneArena is offering us details on an important part of the phone, i.e. the battery. According to PhoneArena's tipster, the Galaxy S5 will […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
TriangleAway updated to support Galaxy S4 and Note 3 on Android 4.4.2
The software on Samsung devices is pretty easy to modify, but an internal flash counter has helped the company keep track of whether someone has made any changes to the stock software, using which it can also deny servicing a device under warranty. Popular developer Chainfire's TriangleAway app has allowed users to reset this flash […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 Lite (aka Neo) listed on online stores
The Galaxy Note 3 Neo (previously known as Galaxy Note 3 Lite) is all but confirmed thanks to several leaks in the last week, but Samsung still hasn't made it official. That hasn't stopped some retailers from listing the device on their website, further confirming its imminent arrival (in March). However, the phone is listed […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung to recruit software engineers from the South Korean military
Samsung has been acquiring quite a few startups and focusing heavily on improving the quality of its software, and now the company is also ready to recruit fresh talent from the South Korean military and train them in software programming. The defense ministry in the country is giving soldiers a chance to get a job […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
