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Specs of Samsung’s flexible display smartphone rumored
With Samsung officially acknowledging the existence of its smartphone with a flexible display, we were expecting to see details about its hardware start cropping up in the rumor mill, and that is exactly what has happened today. The folks over at AndroidSaS have published some specs of the device, though since they aren't exactly a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung launches dual SIM Galaxy Note 3
As expected, Samsung has launched a dual SIM variant of the Galaxy Note 3. Currently available in China, the dual SIM model runs on the Snapdragon 800 processor and, thankfully, doesn't come with a region lock. Samsung hasn't officially announced the dual SIM variant, but according to GSMArena, it costs around €735 (the single SIM model […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung expects record profits for Q3 2013
After every quarter, Samsung releases their earnings guidance that gives analysts, investors and the press an idea as to how the company did during that particular quarter. Samsung today released their earnings guidance and it looks like we're again looking a record profit quarter. According to the preview, Samsung's operating income touched to 10.1 trillion […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung HomeSync launching in the US on October 6
Samsung has announced that the HomeSync, an Android-powered media center device, will be available in the U.S. from Saturday, October 6th, at a price of $200. As is usual for a media center, the HomeSync will allow you to play content from the Google Play Store and Samsung's own media store on your TV, while […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Report: Samsung to use quad and octa-core MediaTek processors in 2014
DigiTimes has published a report stating that Samsung could begin using processors from MediaTek next year. MediaTek, whose processors currently power the majority of handsets from manufacturers in countries such as India and China, will reportedly enter Samsung's supply chain in the latter half of 2014, and offer both quad- and octa-core chipsets to the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung’s region lock causing problems, might extend to Galaxy S3 and Note II after Android 4.4 update
It seems like the regional SIM lock Samsung has put on the Galaxy Note 3 in Europe and the U.S. is an issue that isn't going away any time soon. After initial outrage from users, Samsung recently issued a statement that the SIM lock only comes into effect if you turn on the device for […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 costs $240 to build, Samsung taking home meaty profits
The Galaxy Note 3 doesn't exactly have a huge list of negatives, and the one most glaring negative doesn't exactly have anything to do with the device's hardware or features. That negative is its high price, and according to a teardown report, Samsung is taking home some hefty profit on each Note 3 sold, as […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Could the SM-G910 be Samsung’s flexible display smartphone?
There's been a lot of talk about Samsung's upcoming phone with a flexible (or rather, curved) display lately, with all signs pointing to a launch later this month, including a confirmation by a company official. Now, an unknown Samsung device has shown up on benchmark site GFXBench, with model number SM-G910, and the rather unique […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 available from T-Mobile at $0 upfront payment for a “limited time”
As expected, T-Mobile has started selling the Galaxy Note 3 from its website and brick and mortar stores. T-Mobile already had the cheapest upfront price for the phablet of all US carriers, and to top that, the carrier is currently offering the device on $0 on a two-year contract, as part of its October smartphone […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung adds PayPal payments to Samsung Apps and Hub
Samsung has added PayPal as a new payment option to its Samsung Apps and Samsung Hub services. In addition to credit cards and gift cards/vouchers, users will be able to use their PayPal account to buy apps, games, e-books, movies etc. Furthermore, developers can even use PayPal as a payout option which is faster than […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung introduces PEN.UP social networking app
Samsung’s S Pen is a useful tool for designers and artists to illustrate or create sketches. Now Samsung is giving a chance to all Galaxy Note users to showcase their interesting creations via PEN.UP, a social networking app built around S Pen generated images. The social networking app will enable all users to post their […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
N7100XXUEMI6 – Leaked Android 4.3 test firmware for Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100)
An Android 4.3 test firmware for the Galaxy Note II (GT-N1700) – N7100XXUEMI6 – has been leaked on tinhte.vn, which was then later posted on XDA forums by rayblo. N7100XXUEMI6 is the first ever Android 4.3 leak for the Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100). It's a pretty early build because Samsung has just started testing Android 4.3 […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Samsung will announce its smartphone with curved display next week
Samsung had confirmed last month and this time we’ve got a timeframe as to when can we expect a curved display smartphone from Samsung. According to JK Shin, co-CEO of Samsung Electronics, they’ll announce curved display smartphone next week. The phone is speculated to be a variant of the Galaxy Note 3 will see limited […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung hints at Galaxy Gear support for Smart TVs
Samsung’s Galaxy Gear is officially compatible with the Galaxy Note 3. Though Samsung is working diligently to expand support to other mobile devices, Samsung is also looking to expand the support to non-mobile devices like TV. Ryan Bidan, director of product marketing at Samsung confirmed that they’re looking how the smartwatch can be used with […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung invests $4 million in PowerbyProxi for wireless charging
Trying to find a foot in the world of wireless charging, Samsung's venture capital arm, Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation has announced an investment of $4 million. Michael Pachos from Samsung will join the PowerbyProxi's board, making the investment first ever for SVIC's in the wireless power industry. PowerbyProxi focuses on consumer electronics and industrial applications […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung artificially boosting Galaxy Note 3 chipset for 20-50% benchmark performance gains
When Samsung was found to be messing around with the Galaxy S4 to improve its benchmark performance, it was only natural that the Galaxy Note 3 would be put under the scanner to see if Samsung was going to continue its practice of artificially boosting benchmark scores. Well, unsurprisingly, the Note 3 does have a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Exclusive: I9505XXUEMI8 – Leaked Android 4.3 test firmware for Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)
As you guys may know, Samsung takes some time to update its devices to the latest version of Android but always delivers the most stable and bug free build after a ton of R&D. It's rumoured that Samsung will be releasing the Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4 sometime in October/November but we didn't […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 display considerably better than Note II’s, on par with the best LCD displays
Every time Samsung launches a flagship smartphone, people begin wondering how much the manufacturer has improved the Super AMOLED display that it loves using. Does it still have whites that don't really look white? Are the colors still over-saturated? Is the screen's brightness improved enough to not make it an issue reading in direct sunlight? […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S4 lock screen launched on Play Store as an app
The lock screen that Samsung uses on TouchWiz is one of the more flashy ones among the different manufacturer skins, and now everyone can have the lock screen from the Galaxy S4 on any device, Samsung or non-Samsung, thanks to a new app called Galaxy S4 Lockscreen that has been launched on the Play Store. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Stellar headed to Verizon Prepaid as Galaxy Legend, sans LTE connectivity
AT&T recently released the year old Galaxy S3 mini, and now Verizon seems to be following in AT&T's footsteps by launching a similarly yesteryear smartphone. According to prolific leaker Evleaks, Verizon will be launching the Samsung Galaxy Stellar under the Galaxy Legend moniker on the Verizon Prepaid scheme, though without any sort of LTE connectivity. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
