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Samsung starts advertising BlackBerry Messenger for Galaxy devices

Samsung starts advertising BlackBerry Messenger for Galaxy devices

Samsung had earlier announced that it would be offering BlackBerry Messenger on its Android smartphones in Africa (on the Samsung Apps hub) once the Canadian company launched BBM for Android, and now it looks like marketing for the upcoming messaging app (the one we're all impatiently waiting for, right?) has begun in earnest, which hints […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Rumor: Galaxy Note III to support 4K video recording, 24-bit/192KHz music playback

Rumor: Galaxy Note III to support 4K video recording, 24-bit/192KHz music playback

Fresh rumors about the Galaxy Note III have cropped up, and this time, they're about the video and audio capabilities of the upcoming handset. According to The Korea Economic Daily, the Note III will let users record video at 4K resolution, or at 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution, and will also offer 24-bit/192KHz music playback to keep the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung to launch new TV lineup and business strategy at IFA

Samsung to launch new TV lineup and business strategy at IFA

The Galaxy Note III and the Galaxy Gear smartwatch are undoubtedly going to be the stars of Samsung's IFA event, but according to a report by Korea Times, the Korean manufacturer will also launch an extended lineup of new TVs. It will be part of the company's efforts to become the biggest home appliances makers […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung cuts Ultra HD TV prices

Samsung cuts Ultra HD TV prices

Samsung had hinted a price drop was going to happen on its Ultra HD TVs, following reduction in OLED TV prices, and now that price drop has finally gone into effect, according to multiple retailers in the U.S. Samsung’s UN55F9000 55-inch Ultra HD will now carry a new $4,499 unilateral pricing policy (UPP) tag, where […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Sprint makes huge price cut on Samsung ATIV S Neo

Sprint makes huge price cut on Samsung ATIV S Neo

It was only a few days back that Sprint, the third-largest U.S. carrier, launched the Windows Phone 8-powered Samsung ATIV S Neo, but it looks like consumer interest was a bit low – the carrier has drastically cut prices on the smartphone, dropping it to only $49.99 from $149.99 on a two-year contract. To be […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung HomeSync shows up on online store, comes with $50 credit but no way of purchase

Samsung HomeSync shows up on online store, comes with $50 credit but no way of purchase

Samsung's HomeSync, a home server-cum-set-top box device was unveiled way back in February this month, but has been missing from any official listing since then. Now, it has shown up on Samsung's U.S. site, but it doesn't look like the manufacturer wants you to buy one, as neither a price nor buy option is present. As […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Unlocked Octa-core Galaxy S4 now available in U.S. via Newegg

Unlocked Octa-core Galaxy S4 now available in U.S. via Newegg

While the quad-core variant of the Galaxy S4 is a powerhouse, there are still people who would prefer the octa-core Exynos-powered variant. Getting the latter wasn't possible in the U.S. as Samsung only launched the quad-core S4 due to its LTE requirements, but that's changing now thanks to Newegg, where the unlocked version of the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Registration now open for Samsung’s Developers Conference in October

Registration now open for Samsung’s Developers Conference in October

Samsung's upcoming developer conference is finally open for registration. Registration fees are $299, and the conference will be taking place from October 27 to the 29th, in San Francisco. Around 40 events are planned (the full schedule is at the source link), where Samsung will discuss things like API access to its apps such as ChatOn […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung will launch Galaxy Tab for kids in South Korea

Samsung will launch Galaxy Tab for kids in South Korea

Samsung's been preparing to attract children with their new Galaxy Tab device. According to Korean website Moveplayer, Samsung in September will announce the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids SM-T2105. If you're following Samsung's portfoilio for this year, the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids is nothing but the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Wi-Fi but only with kid-friendly features. […]

  • By Kunal G.
  • 11 years ago
Next year Samsung flagship to have 16MP camera, Note III won’t have optical image stabilization?

Next year Samsung flagship to have 16MP camera, Note III won’t have optical image stabilization?

Samsung currently has 16-megapixel cameras on its smartphones, but those are all devices that are odd amalgamations of camera and smartphone with a protruding sensor at the back. But that might change as early as next year according to a new report, when Samsung will begin using 16-megapixel cameras on its flagship smartphones, such as […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Deal: Amazon India selling Galaxy Camera for Rs. 17,000

Deal: Amazon India selling Galaxy Camera for Rs. 17,000

Indian consumers looking to buy a Samsung smartphone may have to spend more in the coming days but if you're looking for Samsung's Galaxy Camera, you're in luck because Amazon India is giving a great deal. For a limited time, the Galaxy Camera on Amazon India's website will sell for Rs. 17,000 that's almost Rs. […]

  • By Kunal G.
  • 11 years ago
Galaxy S4 mini slated for Korean release

Galaxy S4 mini slated for Korean release

Despite lower specification and size compared to the original Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 mini is a pretty good device. We loved it when we reviewed it and it looks like Koreans will soon be able to get their hands on the device. Samsung is expected to make the device official this week and will announce […]

  • By Kunal G.
  • 11 years ago
LTE variant of Samsung ATIV Book 9 now available in Germany

LTE variant of Samsung ATIV Book 9 now available in Germany

Samsung's Windows 8-powered ATIV Book 9 Plus now has access to high-speed LTE networks in Germany, thanks to the LTE-enabled variant (900X3F-G01DE) of the ultrabook that has been launched in the country by the Korean manufacturer. The LTE model is now available in stores, and will set you back €1599 in exchange for providing blazing fast […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Blue variant of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 incoming?

Blue variant of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 incoming?

It looks like those looking to get Samsung's third-generation 7-inch Galaxy Tab could soon have the choice of a blue coloured version – popular leakster evleaks has posted an image of the blue Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 on Twitter. Though he doesn't mention when we can expect to see the new colour option arrive on […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Galaxy Note III passes Bluetooth SIG certification

Galaxy Note III passes Bluetooth SIG certification

While all the leaks and rumors and Samsung's not-so-mysterious event invite are enough to tell us the Galaxy Note III is almost ready to make an official appearance, we have yet another confirmation of the phablet's imminent arrival – the NTT DoCoMo model (SGH-N075) of the device has passed Bluetooth certification recently, bringing it one step […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung increases smartphone prices in India due to depreciating Rupee

Samsung increases smartphone prices in India due to depreciating Rupee

Well, it had to happen sooner or later – Samsung has officially jacked up the price of its smartphones in India by a good 4-5 percent, something the company confirmed to BGR India. It's a result of the free fall the Indian rupee has experienced over the last few weeks, with the US dollar increasing […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung ATIV Q Windows 8/Android tablet could be called due to patent issues

Samsung ATIV Q Windows 8/Android tablet could be called due to patent issues

A couple of months back, Samsung announced its first dual-booting Android/Windows 8 tablet – the ATIV Q – but according to some reports, the device may have been cancelled. It's no longer on Samsung's website (it's only in press materials from the time of its announcement), and apparently patent issues are what Samsung to give […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Tizen 3.0 to bring full launch of Samsung’s S Cloud?

Tizen 3.0 to bring full launch of Samsung’s S Cloud?

We recently learned that Samsung would be building in advanced NFC functionality in Tizen, and now it looks like the Korean manufactured may use Tizen 3.0, which is due next year, to fully introduce its cloud service S Cloud as well. S Cloud doesn't really do that much at this point, but according to official […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 now available on AT&T for $149.99

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 now available on AT&T for $149.99

The mantle of the largest smartphone on any U.S. carrier is now held by Samsung's Galaxy Mega 6.3, which is now available from AT&T. If you decide to enter a two-year relationship with this giant of a phone, it will cost you $149.99 upfront, while buying it unsubsized will set you back $479.99. Not a […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago
LG launches 7-inch Samsung tablet called Homeboy in Korea. Wait, what?

LG launches 7-inch Samsung tablet called Homeboy in Korea. Wait, what?

Now this is interesting. LG has launched a 7-inch tablet called the Homeboy in South Korea, a tablet made by, well, Samsung. Now before you go wondering how in the seven hells that is possible, it's to be noted that LG is also a wireless operator in the country, and this is solely a relationship between […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 11 years ago