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Samsung finds no savior at home as court rules in favor of Apple

Samsung finds no savior at home as court rules in favor of Apple

Samsung received no love from a South Korean court in a lawsuit against Apple's older iPad and iPhone, as the bid to have the two devices banned was rejected by a judge at the Seoul Central District Court. According to the court, devices like the iPad 2, iPhone 4S and 5 did not violate Samsung's patents […]

  • By Michael R.
  • 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition arrives at Telstra

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition arrives at Telstra

Australian carrier Telstra has announced that it is now selling the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, Samsung's most powerful tablet. The tablet is available online and in stores, and the outright price has been set at $768, though you can always get in on one of Telstra's tablet plans, including a $35 plan that includes a […]

  • By Johan Nenzén
  • 11 years ago
Santa gave us 3 GALAXY Gears to GIVE AWAY!

Santa gave us 3 GALAXY Gears to GIVE AWAY!

Saw Samsung's latest ad? The one with Santa? No? Check it out below!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VbYIiPq8tG0 And you know what? Santa was kind enough to give us 3 GALAXY Gears (colour black, gray) to give away to our awesome readers and followers. To get a chance to win one of the three smartwatches, you need to […]

  • By Danny Dorresteijn
  • 11 years ago
Sprint announces Galaxy S4 with support for its Spark LTE network

Sprint announces Galaxy S4 with support for its Spark LTE network

Sprint has announced it will soon be launching an upgraded Galaxy S4 model that will support its new Spark LTE network, which offers higher reliability and faster speeds by combining three different bands of 4G LTE spectrum. The upgraded Galaxy S4 will join the Galaxy S4 mini and Galaxy Mega 6.3; the specs of the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
[Video] Galaxy Gear is Santa’s Christmas miracle in Samsung’s latest ad

[Video] Galaxy Gear is Santa’s Christmas miracle in Samsung’s latest ad

Can a watch make phone calls? Can a watch take a picture? These are some of the questions Santa asks his loyal elves, in Samsung's latest ad to promote the Galaxy Gear, in a bid to get more people to buy it this holiday season. It's a pretty nice ad, with Santa claiming the smartwatch […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Verizon Galaxy Note 3 OTA update now rolling out (JSS15J.N900VVRUBMJE)

Verizon Galaxy Note 3 OTA update now rolling out (JSS15J.N900VVRUBMJE)

Verizon posted details about an incoming update to its Galaxy Note 3 yesterday, and now the update has begun rolling out to devices. It carries the build number JSS15J.N900VVRUBMJE, and includes numerous bug fixes, four new Verizon apps and widgets (yay for more bloatware), and improvements to connectivity and sound quality. The full changelog can […]

  • By Danny Dorresteijn
  • 11 years ago
Galaxy S4 Crystal Edition now available in Thailand

Galaxy S4 Crystal Edition now available in Thailand

Samsung is following up the launch of the Galaxy S III mini Crystal Edition in Germany with a Crystal Edition of the Galaxy S4, which has gone up for sale in Thailand in limited quantities (3,500 units). The device comes with Swarovski crystals studded on the back, and is based on the Exynos variant of the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
T-Mobile to offer $0 upgrades on Galaxy Note 3, S4, S III, and Note II on December 11

T-Mobile to offer $0 upgrades on Galaxy Note 3, S4, S III, and Note II on December 11

During the Black Friday weekend, T-Mobile had the numerous Samsung flagships available on a discount, and now the carrier is rumored to be preparing yet another sale as part of the second phase of an “Upgrade and Save” holiday offer. Under this offer, select users who are due for an upgrade will be informed that they're […]

  • By Martin R.
  • 11 years ago
Samsung to use PLS LCD displays for Galaxy S5 and Note 4?

Samsung to use PLS LCD displays for Galaxy S5 and Note 4?

We've gobbled up all the rumors and leaks about the Galaxy S5 eagerly, but the latest rumor is one that will probably turn off a lot of folks. According to the Korean media, Samsung is considering using PLS LCD displays on next year flagships like the Galaxy S5 and Note 4, in order to reduce […]

  • By Martin R.
  • 11 years ago
Samsung uses stun guns and other torturous methods to test mobile and home appliance durability

Samsung uses stun guns and other torturous methods to test mobile and home appliance durability

Every manufacturer tests its devices to ensure they are durable against wear and tear, and for Samsung, a company that ships millions of devices every year, these tests are of paramount importance. But how exactly does Samsung ensure its smartphones, tablets, and other devices will be able to keep working for a long time? Well, […]

  • By Martin R.
  • 11 years ago
Samsung to focus on smartphone accessories and peripherals in 2014

Samsung to focus on smartphone accessories and peripherals in 2014

Samsung is reportedly planning to focus on the smartphone accessories and peripheral market in 2014, to make up for its lowered smartphone sales expectations, according to the Korean media. Smartphone demand has slowed down, while demand for accessories such as a batteries and covers continues to increase, which is reportedly the reason for Samsung focusing […]

  • By Johan Nenzén
  • 11 years ago
Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (SM-T110) gets Wi-Fi certification, user agent profile reveals specs

Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (SM-T110) gets Wi-Fi certification, user agent profile reveals specs

We told you it was coming, and now the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite has made an appearance in the wild to reaffirm its existence. The Galaxy Tab 3 Lite recently received Wi-Fi certification for the Wi-Fi-only model (SM-T110), which was also recently shipped to India for testing; meanwhile, a UAProf entry for the 3G variant […]

  • By Johan Nenzén
  • 11 years ago
Verizon’s Galaxy Note 3 gets another update, includes bug fixes and improvements

Verizon’s Galaxy Note 3 gets another update, includes bug fixes and improvements

Verizon, North America's largest and most-infamous carrier, is pushing out a new update to the Galaxy Note 3 with various bug fixes, improvements, and “enhancements”, enhancements which we know better as bloatware. The update fixes bugs such as handwriting data entry issue for email and SMS, an email sync issue, Samsung keyboard crash, and others, […]

  • By Michael R.
  • 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 shipment passes 10 million units

Galaxy Note 3 shipment passes 10 million units

Samsung has confirmed the global sales of the Galaxy Note 3. In just 2 months, Samsung has managed to move over 10 million units of the Galaxy Note 3 globally. This figure reflects the supply side of the sales, which in simpler terms, is the shipment done to the carriers, retailers. This Galaxy Note is […]

  • By Danny Dorresteijn
  • 11 years ago
Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A powered by Snapdragon 800 now available in South Korea

Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A powered by Snapdragon 800 now available in South Korea

Korean carrier SK Telecom was the first to launch a Snapdragon 800-powered Galaxy S4 on its LTE-A network, and now it has become the first to launch the oft-rumored Galaxy S4 Active with the newer Snapdragon chip. The updated rugged Galaxy S4 seems to have been launched quietly without much fanfare, and apart from the […]

  • By Danny Dorresteijn
  • 11 years ago
Samsung reduces smartphone sales expectations to 330 million units for 2014

Samsung reduces smartphone sales expectations to 330 million units for 2014

Samsung has huge plans for its mobile division for the coming year, but when it comes to smartphones, the company might have reduced its sales expectations by a considerable amount. Earlier reports said Samsung was aiming to sell around 360 million smartphones next year, but now a new report says that target has been lowered […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
T-Mobile Galaxy Note II (SGH-T889) getting Android 4.3 update

T-Mobile Galaxy Note II (SGH-T889) getting Android 4.3 update

The Android 4.3 update for various Samsung devices is slowly but surely making its way to users in the past few weeks, and now it's the turn of the T-Mobile variant of the Galaxy Note II to receive the much-awaited new version of Android. The update (build number T889UVUCMK7) is appearing on users' devices since a few […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung to launch La Fleur editions of Galaxy S4, Galaxy Core and other handsets in 2014

Samsung to launch La Fleur editions of Galaxy S4, Galaxy Core and other handsets in 2014

As we reach the end of this eventful year in tech, Samsung seems to be finding new ways to expand its smartphone and tablet lineup. There are Lite versions of many Samsung devices coming out next year, and now we've received word from our insider that our favorite Korean manufacturer will be expanding its smartphone […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung SM-G900F, possibly a Galaxy S5 variant, shows up in benchmark

Samsung SM-G900F, possibly a Galaxy S5 variant, shows up in benchmark

Last week, an unknown device with model number SM-G900S showed up in a benchmark, and speculation began that it could be the Galaxy S5. Just a day later, the SM-G900F showed up in a shipping manifest, and that got everyone thinking we'll be getting two variants of the Galaxy S5 as has been rumored a […]

  • By Michael R.
  • 11 years ago
Satellite made from Samsung Nexus S used to call Earth from space

Satellite made from Samsung Nexus S used to call Earth from space

Samsung's Nexus S might be something of a forgotten smartphone today, but the bright minds at NASA found it good enough to heavily modify it into a phone-powered satellite called “PhoneSat” and send it into space two weeks ago, and now NASA has been successeful in using the PhoneSat to call Earth from space. The […]

  • By Martin R.
  • 11 years ago