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Samsung shows off concepts for possible flexible display devices
After much rumors and speculation, a device with a flexible display was finally unveiled by Samsung in the Galaxy Round, followed by LG with the LG G Flex. However, while we were all expecting something similar to what we see in sci-fi movies, these devices don't make much use of flexible displays, other than using […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung W2014 officially unveiled: flip phone with Snapdragon 800 under the hood
The clamshell phone powered by the mighty Snapdragon 800 processor (clocked at 2.3GHz) that we've been hearing about in recent times has finally been made official by Samsung, at China Telecom's “Heart of the World” charity concert. The device will be joining the SM-W2013 and the recently launched Galaxy Golden in the carrier's flip phone […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Exclusive: I9300XXUGMJ9 – Android 4.3 Jelly Bean leaked firmware for the Galaxy S III
After leaking Android 4.3 for the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note II, we finally managed to obtain a test build for the Galaxy S III (GT-I9300) – I9300XXUGMJ9. This is the first ever Android 4.3 leak for the Galaxy S III and we would like to thank our insider as this test build was […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Custom Android 4.4 KitKat ROMs now available for the Galaxy Nexus
As expected, the development community has come to the rescue of the Galaxy Nexus, after Google announced that its 2011 Nexus wouldn't be getting updated past Android 4.3 to 4.4 KitKat – a couple of custom Android 4.4 ROMs are now available for the device, built from the Android 4.4 source that Google released right […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
First Tizen phone (Z9005) appears in hands-on video
The Z9005, a high-end Tizen phone that shares specs with the Galaxy S3, has been in the news quite often, and now we can take a look at a hands-on video of the device, showcasing Tizen, Samsung's mobile operating system that the company hopes will one day power everything from mobile to banks, cars, televisions, and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung and LG take the competition to China
Samsung and LG have always been competing against each other in their home country, South Korea, and the fact that both companies released a smartphone with a curved display around the same time shows the extent of that competition. Now, the competition is reportedly heading to China for both companies, as each looks to court […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung to supply displays for Apple’s newly launched Retina iPad mini?
Apple might sue and badmouth Samsung every chance they get (not that Samsung doesn't badmouth Apple), but when it comes to getting hardware components for their products, the Cupertino company readily shakes hands with the Korean manufacturer. Apple already gets its iPhone 5s processor made by Samsung, and is now reportedly looking towards Samsung to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Apple, Microsoft-owned Rockstar Consortium sues Samsung and other Android manufacturers
The patent wars shall never end it seems. Reuters reports that the Rockstar Consortium, an organization formed to negotiate licensing for patents acquired from bankrupt Nortel and jointly owned by Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, Ericsson, Sony and EMC Corporation, has sued Samsung, Google, and other Android companies for infringing some of the Nortel patents that the consortium bought […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Nexus won’t be getting Android 4.4 KitKat
Well, it looks like it is the end of the road for the Galaxy Nexus, the Samsung-made Nexus smartphone that was arguably the most innovative of all Nexus devices (at least in terms of hardware) – Google has confirmed that the Galaxy Nexus won't be receiving an update to Android 4.4 KitKat, as it is […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung tablet owners are the most satisfied, according to recent study
The good news keeps coming in for Samsung, even if it does so in an unofficial form. After seeing over 100 percent rise in tablet shipments in a year, Samsung can now be proud of the fact that owners of its tablets are the most satisfied, as found in a consumer satisfaction study by J.D. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Nexus 10 and Google Play Edition Galaxy S4 to get Android 4.4 KitKat in the coming weeks
Today, Google finally unveiled the long-awaited Android 4.4 KitKat update to the public. And as with every new Android update, it brings quite some changes and improvements over the prior Android version. The new Android 4.4 KitKat update brings improved memory management, a ton of security enhancements, battery life optimisations, a unified SMS and IM system in […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Samsung SM-P905 visits the FCC, upcoming Galaxy Note tablet with 12.2-inch display
Samsung SM-P905 has just popped up over at the FCC for some inspection. The tablet has been in the rumour mill for quite some time now and up till now the only hard evidence of its existence was its web profile (UAProf) on Samsung's servers, which also confirmed that the device will feature a massive screen […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Samsung adds more partners to its Wallet service, availability still limited
Samsung has announced that it has added support for multiple new services from various partners in its Wallet app (which lets users store and manage tickets, coupons, boarding passes, and membership cards, but doesn't let them make payments like services like Google Wallet). New partners include American Express, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Malaysia Airlines, Amtrak, Valpak, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition now available in the UK for £494.99
The Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition, Samsung's mightily spec'd 10-inch tablet, is now available in the UK, following its launch in South Korea and Canada today, and in the US a couple of weeks ago. It's priced at £494.99 (a couple of bucks less than the standard price), and is available from retailer Expansys, with […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Sprint Galaxy Nexus receiving Android 4.3 update, on Android 4.4 announcement day
You just gotta love North American carriers. Nexus devices are the only safe haven in the Android world where users get instant OS updates as and when Google announces them, but US carriers manage to always take away even that convenience from their consumers. On the day when Android 4.4 is expected to be officially […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition now selling in Canada
South Korea is not the only country to get Samsung's latest and greatest tablet. According to a report by Mobile Syrup, Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is now selling in Canada through retailers like Best Buy and Future Shop. The available quanity seems to be limited, so if you're planning to get one, you […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung gains tablet market share in Q3 2013, achieves year-over-year growth of over 100%
Samsung already took home the crown of the largest smartphone maker in the third quarter of this year, shipping more devices than most other major manufacturers combined and grabbing 35 percent of the market, and now IDC's latest data reveals that the Korean manufacturer saw an equally impressive growth in the tablet market as well. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Crowdfunded WiQiQi wireless charging receiver for Galaxy S4 Active cancelled
Back in August, Monster Watts successfully gathered enough funds from its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to start working on a back plate attachment for the Galaxy S4 Active to enable Qi wireless charging – called the WiQiQi receiver, to make up for the lack of an official wireless charging-enabled back from Samsung. However, thanks to legal […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Verizon Galaxy S III mini leaks in blue
The Galaxy S4 mini has been out for a few months, and all major US carriers will be launching the device in the coming weeks, but it looks like the Galaxy S III mini from last year still has some life left in it. AT&T recently launched the S III mini, and now it seems […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Pink Galaxy Note 3 comes to UK as Phones 4u exclusive
At the unveiling of the Galaxy Note 3, Samsung announced three colours for the device – black, white and pink. While the first two are readily available, the pink coloured Galaxy Note 3 will soon be available in UK at least, via Phones 4u. The retailer will be the exclusive UK retailer for the new […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
