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Asian Galaxy Note 3 units free from Samsung’s controversial region lock
While Samsung's controversial and much talked-of regional SIM lock on the Galaxy Note 3 isn't that big an issue, it's still something that is an obstacle everyone could have done without. However, it looks like Asian Note 3 units don't have the regional SIM restriction, according to an Australian retailer, who confirmed that they were […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F) passes through FCC, could be Galaxy S4 with Snapdragon 800 for Japan
A Samsung handset with the model number SC-02F has recently visited the FCC, headed specifically to Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo. While the FCC filing doesn't mention a name, multiple content partners list the SC-02F as the Galaxy J, and it seems to be a variant of the Galaxy S4 with the Snapdragon 800 for the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Gear firmware now available for download; oddly have Android 4.2.2 base
Samsung has started rolling out firmware for the Galaxy Gear (SM-V700), a few days after releasing kernel sources for the smartwatch, and now those firmware are available for download from our firmware section. Samsung seems to have released firmware for most nations the Gear is available in, though for now there's no saying what the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung’s ChatON messaging service reaches 100 million users
Samsung has announced that its ChatON messaging service now has a global subscriber base of over 100 million users, two years after it was launched, and four months after it hit the 50 million subscriber base. According to Samsung, ChatON has enjoyed steady growth in countries such as India, China, and the US, and is becoming […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Leaked roadmap confirms Android 4.3 update schedule for Galaxy S3, S4, and Note II
Here's some more confirmation of Samsung's plans for updating the Galaxy S4, S3, and the Note to Android 4.3 – French carrier SFR has released a roadmap with information about their devices’ upcoming updates, and it states that the Galaxy S4 will receive the update in October, followed by the Galaxy S3 and Note II […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 gets “premium” accidental damage warranty in South Africa
Samsung South Africa has announced that the Galaxy Note 3 will come with ADH Premium, a new version of the company's “accidental damage from handling” warranty, under which Note 3 owners will get two free ‘no questions asked' repairs if their device gets damaged within two years of ownership, including screen or liquid damage. Samsung also guarantees a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Canadian Galaxy Note II, Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 to get Android 4.3 in November
Back at the IFA unveil of the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, Samsung announced that the Galaxy S3, S4, and Note II would be receiving an update to Android 4.3 in October. However, if you're in Canada and own any of these devices, you might have to wait till November before you're rocking the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung takes second position in Most Innovative Companies list of 2013, replaces Google
Samsung has been named the second most innovative company in Boston Consulting Group's list of the most innovative companies for 2013, beating Google, which was at the second spot for the last seven years, and settling cosily just below Apple, which holds first place for the ninth year in a row. Samsung has risen from number […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung releases kernel source for Galaxy Note (SM-N900T And SM-N900W8) and Galaxy Gear
As always, Samsung is being extremely timely about releasing the open source files for new devices. The Korean manufacturer has now posted the kernel source for both the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Gear, to let developers tinker with it to their heart's content. In case of the Note 3, there's source for two […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung sends commitments in antitrust case to EU Commission
When EU Commission opened an antitrust case against Samsung last year, Samsung was confident of proving they didn't violate any rules. Fast forward to today, EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia says “Samsung has submitted their commitments to address the concerns.” While the recommendations are under wraps for the moment, the Commission confirmed to “soon launch […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Here’s how Galaxy Note 3’s SIM locking works, and it’s not as bad as we thought
With all the chaos and anger surrounding Samsung's decision to region-lock the Galaxy Note 3, and with confusing and vague explanations from the company itself, it was only a matter of time before someone actually tested things out to find out just what sort of devilry Samsung had cooked up. Well, the folks over at […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung will spend around $13 billion on marketing this year
More than just making good products, what has really helped Samsung rise to the top in the electronics market (and become the leader in the mobile world) is the budget the Korean manufacturer has spent on marketing. This year, Samsung's marketing spend might reach an all-time high – according to analyst Benedict Evans, Samsung will […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung sold over 40 million Notes, 30 million of which were Note II sales
Naysayers wrote off the first Galaxy Note when it was announced by Samsung, only to find later that Samsung's large-screen smartphone experiment was on its way to becoming a runaway success. Then, Samsung came out with the hugely improved Galaxy Note II, and it was clear that the phablet – now a word in the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Update that adds HD Voice capability rolling out to Vodafone-branded Galaxy Note II in Australia
Vodafone customers rocking a Galaxy Note II in Australia will now have access to high-definition voice quality in telephone calls, as a new update is rolling out for the device that adds HD Voice capability. Some customers have been able to use Vodafone's HD voice feature before through a simple hack, but now with the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung’s Regional SIM-Lock: The Stupidest Thing Ever?
Recently, some very bad news broke from Clove.co.uk which purported that the European Galaxy Note 3 will not work with non-European SIM cards. Since then we've heard from a statement issued to AllAboutSamsung.de that this regional lock will effect almost all newly manufactured modern Samsung devices: Samsung GALAXY S III, II, GALAXY Note, GALAXY S4, S4 GALAXY mini and […]
- By Dom A.
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S4 tops 2013 Smartphone Repairability Index with 8/10 score
Samsung's use of plastic in their smartphones and tablets may have its fair share of detractors, but it's also something that has given the company's devices notable strengths such as removable batteries, expandable storage, and, according to the folks over at iFixit, easy repairability. As a result, the Galaxy S4 has topped iFixit's Smartphone Repairability Index, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung and others aim to simplify mobile benchmarks with MobileBench
Samsung along with other companies like Broadcom, Huawei, OPPO and Spreadtrum have come together to form an industry consortium known as MobileBench. The consortium aims to simplify mobile benchmarks by giving developers better way to diagnose for a speedier solution and giving consumers a tool to evaluate their device with better and accurate results. The […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
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[Deal] 16GB Nexus 10 on eBay Daily Deals for $319, shipping worldwide
eBay must have a lot of stock of the Nexus 10 to get rid of, as the retailer is once again offering Samsung and Google's Nexus tablet for a discounted price – this time, you can grab the 16GB model for only $319, as opposed to $339 that eBay was asking for in early September. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Gear already compatible with the Galaxy S4, most basic functions work well
It seems Samsung hasn't been totally forthcoming with us regarding the Galaxy Gear's compatibility with devices other than the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. The company has stated that compatibility of the Gear with the Galaxy S4 (and other devices) will arrive via a software update next month, but it turns […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
[UPDATE] Here’s Samsung’s vague official statement regarding Galaxy Note 3’s regional SIM lock
The Galaxy Note 3 might look like a great device on paper, but it was a disappointing revelation yesterday that Samsung's latest phablet won't work with SIM cards from operators outside the continent it was purchased in (for example, a Note 3 bought in Europe won't work with SIM cards in the USA, or anywhere […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
