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An update? Yes. An update to Android 4.2.2 or 4.3? Sadly, no, this is just a run-of-the-mill update that AT&T is pushing to the Galaxy Note II, bringing the baseband version up to I317UCAMH3, but not affecting the Android version in any way. It's a 165MB update that doesn't add new features, only adding updated versions […]
The Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear have been going up for pre-order in different nations pretty rapidly since their announcement last week, and now the two devices can be pre-ordered in the world's largest upcoming smartphone market, via retailer JD. The Galaxy Note 3 is available in three variants: Note 3 WCDMA, CDMA2000, and TD-SCDMA, and has […]
Samsung's newest and most powerful phablet yet is now up for pre-order in Australia, via retailer Mobicity, who is offering both the LTE and non-LTE variants of the device. The former (N9005), powered by a Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.3GHz, is compatible with 4G LTE networks and will cost $899.95 excluding shipping (ouch!), with […]
Samsung has a lot of cash to burn when it comes to marketing, and the company has announced that some of that cash will now be spent showing off its mobiles, tablets, and other devices in the upcoming season of The X Factor in the UK, as part of the renewal of the product placement […]
By now it's pretty common knowledge that Samsung's Exynos 5 Octa isn't really a true eight-core chip, only allowing either four low-power Cortex-A7 cores or four high-performance Cortex-A15 cores to be active at any time. So when Samsung announced that its Exynos Octa chip would soon be gaining the ability to use all eight cores […]
You probably don't remember it, but a variant of the Galaxy S4 Active with a Snapdragon 800 processor (SHV-E470S) was recently seen flexing its muscles in benchmarks, and now a report suggests that this faster version of the tough and strong Galaxy S4 is indeed in the works for a release in Korea next month. […]
Samsung confirmed the development of Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) yesterday and ARM has now posted few videos showcasing HMP's capability. The videos show how Exynos 5 Octa 5420 can use all or some of the cores, which in this case, they run QuickOffice and Angry Birds Rio. The third video also shows how big.LITTLE can work […]
Samsung must be working double-time on Tizen, as merely a day after version 3.0 of the upcoming OS was seen running on a Galaxy S4, we now have images of it running on a developer edition of the Galaxy S3 (this developer device is what carriers and developers have had access to for working on […]
Filling up your Samsung Android tablet with fun new apps? Before you plunge into the mammoth App Store, take a peek at our list of essential games for tablets to get you started. We’ve scouted the web and trialled some of the best free apps for android on our Samsung Galaxy tab to give you […]
Many are patiently waiting for the arrival of the international LTE-A variant (GT-I9506) of the Galaxy S4, which is powered by the almighty Snapdragon 800 processor and was recently spotted at the IFA, with specs confirmed to us by our insider. If you've been wondering exactly how powerful the device is going to be, then […]
Whenever Samsung makes a new flagship handset official, one question always arises – does it use a Super AMOLED display with a PenTile matrix, or maybe, just maybe, an RGB matrix? Well, if that question has been lingering on your mind regarding the Galaxy Note 3, then the answer is that Samsung has once again […]
Network operators around the world are looking to start providing voice calls over their LTE networks via VoLTE technology (voice over LTE), though by default, VoLTE doesn't allow switching voice calls to 3G networks when the need arises, such as in areas where the operator's LTE network isn't available, which means that if you lose […]
One of the issues we had with Exynos 5 Octa was the inability to support Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP). Now Samsung has confirmed that its Exynos 5 Octa with ARM's big.LITTLE technology will support Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP). In simpler terms, with HMP, the SoC will be able to use all eight cores at once or just […]
Developer support for the Galaxy Gear is one of those things that will decide whether Samsung's smartwatch lives or dies in the market, and for now, it looks like developers are happily jumping on the smartwatch trend. Popular picture sharing service Snapchat has launched a version of its app for the Gear – Snapchat Micro […]
The Galaxy Gear won't be compatible with devices other than the Galaxy Note 3 initially, so it makes sense to buy the two together or not buy the Gear at all. However, if you do wish to buy the Galaxy Gear separately in the UK, you can pre-order one for yourself from retailer Clove starting […]
In the OCTA-pella video, you'll see how the Exynos 5 Octa uses ARM big.LITTLE processing to balance workloads across CPU cores, using the right core for the right task.
Samsung's KNOX security solution, recently approved by the US Department of Defense, already provides a secure way of using the company's devices by both enterprises and consumers. However, in Germany the security requirements seem to be even more severe, which has resulted in the launch of a high-security version of the Galaxy S III, using […]
Samsung's CEO JK Shin confirmed the sales of its Galaxy Note range that was introduced couple of years back. At a press meet during IFA, JK Shin said that the Galaxy Note range – which includes the original Galaxy Note and the Galaxy Note II – sold over 38 million units. That's impressive number for […]
Samsung Exynos' official twitter account sent out a cryptic tweet over the weekend teasing something for the Exynos processor. While we're unsure what they're hinting about but the tweets sent out last week and few hours ago promise an “evolution” of the Exynos processor. The first tweet shows something like a microphone while the second […]
Given comments and reactions from our readers as well as consumers, Galaxy Gear seems to have received a mixed bag of reception. And if you disliked the first iteration of Galaxy Gear, Samsung confirms to bring many new variants that will suit your needs. Samsung confirmed to Slashgear that its companion device will come various […]