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BBM for Android headed to Samsung Apps store in a few hours
If you've been following the release of BlackBerry Messenger for Android, you're most likely aware that the initial launch was scrapped, after a leaked Android APK of the app crashed BlackBerry's servers. Well, in a few hours, the rollout of BBM is about to resume, and this time, it's bringing along a queue system, wherein […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung becomes most profitable handset vendor in Q2 2013
Apple's reign on the throne of the world's most profitable handset vendor for almost the last four years was usurped by Samsung in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics' Wireless Device Strategies (WDS) service. Samsung's operating profit for its handset division (both smartphones and feature phones) stood at US$5.2 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung, Sony battle for providing 16MP sensors for Galaxy S5
Samsung might have a lot of resources when it comes to producing mobile components, even putting together Apple's iPhone processors, but when it comes to camera sensors, Sony pretty much has a monopoly over the market of 13-megapixel sensors, with even Samsung's Galaxy S4 and Note 3 using Sony's sensors. For the Galaxy S5, Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Top 20 Samsung Galaxy Note 3 features explained
TouchWiz has long been the most feature-packed Android skin, and with the Galaxy Note 3, the number of features currently makes it one of the most useful devices around. However, while some features are easy to spot, some of them are hidden and aren't easy to find, unless you dig really deep and explore every […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Download the Galaxy Gear Consumer Consultant Guide
The Galaxy Gear might not have as much functionality as we would like to have, but outside of the lack of third-party apps, there are still a fair few things you can do with Samsung's first smartwatch. However, in case you've been wondering exactly what all those things are and how you'd go about using […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung to introduce extended warranty for devices via ‘Protection Plus’ plan?
One of the nicer features Apple provides to its consumers is an extended warranty plan, which people can buy to extend the period over which Apple will offer warranty services on a particular device. Now, it seems Samsung might be looking to do something similar with its “Samsung Protection Plus” plan – registered at the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Android 4.3 available for Galaxy S4 (I9500) in India
If you're following our Kies twitter feed, chances are you already know it but if you missed it, Indian Galaxy S4 owners can now update their devices to the latest Android OS update. The update is available via OTA (in batches) and Kies, which you can use to download it if you can't wait for […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition 16GB to cost £499 in the UK, launch this week
Following a launch in the U.S. two weeks ago, the Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition looks all set for a release in the UK, as Samsung's latest tablet is now showing up at retailers in the country. According to Android Central, the 16GB Wi-Fi variant of the tablet will cost £499.99 and will be available […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 to have plastic construction and faux leather back, suggests new rumor
Here's a Galaxy S5 rumor that should add to your Monday blues. According to the folks over at GalaxyS5Info, Samsung's upcoming flagship won't come in a metallic body – instead, Samsung will be sticking to its current practice of using plastic, while carrying over the faux (aka fake) leather back from the Galaxy Note 3. This rumor […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung (and Apple) top J.D. Power satisfaction survey in the US
Samsung, and its archrival Apple, continue to dominate in popularity in the smartphone market in the US, and have been ranked in the top spot in terms of customer satisfaction, in a study carried out by J.D. Power. The study found that consumers from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint were most satisfied with the performance of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
[Deal] Amazon offering $50 gift card with Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition (16GB)
If you've been eyeing the Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition, the most powerful tablet Samsung has ever released, but have been shying away from the not-so-attractive price ($549), then Amazon might have a nice little deal for you – the retailer is giving away a free $50 gift card with every purchase of the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Verizon’s Galaxy S4 mini and Snapdragon 800-powered flip phone (SM-W2014) pass through FCC
Two Samsung devices, both at the opposite ends of the hardware specs, have visited FCC, indicating that a market launch might be quite near. First up is the Verizon variant of the Galaxy S4 mini (SCH-i435), which is making an appearance quite soon after passing Bluetooth certification, and will probably be launching in the very […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Mobile is the ‘most attractive brand’ in India
Samsung might be seeing a lot of competition in India from local manufacturers such as Micromax, but the Korean manufacturer still has the highest mobile market share in the country. According to Trust Research Advisory, Samsung doesn't just have the highest market share, but it is also the most “attractive” brand in the country. The results […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung launches upgraded ATIV Book 9 Plus in the US
Samsung has given its ATIV Book 9 Plus laptop a nice little upgrade in the U.S.. A new variant has been launched in the country, sporting a Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage – the original model is still available with a Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM and 128GB of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 receiving second stability update
We're three weeks in since the Galaxy Note 3 was launched worldwide, and Samsung is already pushing out the second update to the device. Unfortunately, like the first one, the update is pretty minor at around 29MB, and doesn't have much in the way of a changelog, only mentioning “stability improvements” once again. If there […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung releases official Android 4.3 update for Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500)
Samsung promised at its Mobile UNPACKED Episode 2 event that it will start rolling out Galaxy S4 updates in October and we are very pleased that Samsung has kept their promise. As Samsung has just started rolling out Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update to the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500). Samsung is always a bit late with […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Exclusive: I9500XXUEMJ5 – Leaked Android 4.3 test firmware for Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500)
After leaking two test firmwares for the Galaxy S4 LTE (GT-I9505), we wanted to give some Android 4.3 love to the international Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500). So after constantly trying for a few weeks we were finally able to obtain a leaked Android 4.3 build for your Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) and it's one of the *final* builds […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
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Forget fingerprint sensors: the Galaxy S5 could feature eye-scanning technology [Rumor]
Well, it seems the land of rumors and speculation has a thing for the Galaxy S5 at the moment, as a fresh new rumor has landed regarding Samsung's inevitable flagship – according to AndroidSaS, the Galaxy S5 will feature an eye sensor, which would take security one step further than fingerprint scanners by scanning your […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung L500 for Virgin Mobile visits FCC, doesn’t reveal any specs
An unannounced Samsung smartphone with model number SPH-L500 has visited the FCC recently, and judging by the radio bands mentioned in the FCC documents, it should be headed to Virgin Mobile USA. From the photos of the device, it looks to be pretty similar to the Galaxy Trend/Galaxy Star (it has a nice texture on […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung acknowledges region-locking on Note 3 was a bad move
Yes, it's that blasted region-locking issue on the Galaxy Note 3 that we're talking about again. This time, it's to let you guys know that Samsung has acknowledged that region-locking the Note 3 has been problematic for the users, and is currently looking at how to improve things in the future. They aren't going to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
