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Huawei’s next major device might feature a dual-edge display provided by Samsung
Huawei is a successful manufacturer that already has a strong position in China which also happens to be its home base, the company has been working to expand the reach of its mobile devices to other parts of the world. In order to effectively compete against major flagship smartphones in markets across Europe and North America […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung to reduce workforce by 10 percent at its headquarters
According to a Korean newspaper Samsung is gearing up to reduce the workforce at its headquarters by 10 percent as it feels the pinch from Apple in the high-end market segment and from Chinese vendors in the mid-range and low-end segment. The report claims that Samsung will be targeting the layoffs in human resources, finance and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s free-form battery was instrumental in creation of the Gear S2
Samsung's new smartwatch has caught the wearable industry's attention, the Gear S2 is receiving favorable opinions from many critics and it's likely that customers might respond in kind when the device arrives next month. It was not an easy feat to create this round smartwatch which also features a rotating bezel and touts battery life of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung reportedly the first OEM to test Snapdragon 820
A couple of weeks ago we reported that Samsung is conducting intensive testing on the Snapdragon 820 but the latest from Weibo suggests that Samsung is not only doing that, but it is apparently the first in doing so. While the tech company used Exynos 7420 for its last generation of flagship devices it is rumored that the next […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
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[Poll] Are you importing the Galaxy Note 5, or opting for the Galaxy S6 edge+?
The Galaxy Note 5 went official a bit earlier than each Note flagship does following its predecessor, but as many of us Note fans found out, Samsung has no plans to launch the phablet anywhere except the US, Canada and a couple of Asian markets. Many of those fans probably didn’t feel too bad, as […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Our new and improved SamMobile Magazine is available starting today!
We work around the clock to make sure our readers are up to date with everything related to Samsung (everything that's important, at least), and our premium subscribers have had the benefit of getting a weekly roundup of all the happenings through the SamMobile Magazine. Today, we're launching a new look for our magazine, one […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 9 years ago
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915) gets Android 5.1.1 in Russia
After updating the Galaxy Note 4 to Android 5.1.1 in recent weeks, Samsung is turning its attention to the Galaxy Note Edge. Android 5.1.1 is rolling out to the curved device in Russia, with the update sporting build number N915FXXU1COH2. The update is available on Samsung Kies and via our firmware section, and it should be […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy Note 5 in India, availability starts from September 20
After unveiling its high-end phablets a few weeks ago, the company launched the Galaxy S6 edge+ in India without much fanfare. This led to confusion as to whether Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 5 in India, but we reported exclusively that the company could launch the device at a later stage in India. Now, Samsung has put those rumours […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung Z3 photos leak, continues Samsung’s “Betting Big” mantra
Samsung said at the company’s Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 announcement last month that the company is “betting big” on larger screens. The same can be said for the Korean manufacturer’s Tizen-powered smartphones. The Samsung Z3 has leaked in new photos, showing the new Z3’s display size against the Z1 (no Z2, for […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Gear S2 just might work with the iPhone after all
Samsung's latest smartwatch, the Gear S2, does work with Android devices even though it's powered by Tizen. It works with non-Samsung Android smartphones too so customers aren't really limited to a list of compatible smartphones but surely many of the company's fans might have thought that the company won't give the same treatment to the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
64GB Galaxy S6 edge+ coming to Europe in a few weeks
Folks in Europe might be well aware now that Samsung won't be releasing the Galaxy Note 5 officially in their corner of the world at least until next year, they'll have to make do with the Galaxy S6 edge+ which was unveiled alongside the new Note last month. Customers who would rather pay extra to get more […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung faces tough competition from local manufacturers in Indonesia
Indonesia is regarded as a lucrative emerging market with burgeoning demand for low-end and mid-range smartphones, the market is very competitive with local Indonesian manufacturers holding a big chunk of the pie. Pantech has a grip on this market as well and so does Samsung but the Korean company is reportedly coming under a lot […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Galaxy Tab S2 will be exclusive to Amazon in India
Samsung is experimenting with retail exclusivity in India yet again with the Galaxy Tab S2, with the tablet to be exclusive to Amazon India. Consumers in the country will only get the 9.7-inch variant for now, and those who get the tablet from Amazon will get free 2GB 3G/4G data for two months from network […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
The Samsung Gear S2 will work with these non-Samsung, Android smartphones
Samsung has announced the Gear S2 will be compatible with non-Samsung, Android smartphones running Android 4.4 KitKat and better with at least 1.5GB of RAM, but this claim is followed with the question, “Which smartphones can pair with the Gear S2?” Fortunately, Samsung’s published a list of devices, along with compatibility test markets for each. […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung partners with renowned Italian designer to create exclusive bands and watch faces for the Gear S2
Samsung has a history of partnering with luxury brands to create accessories for its devices, think Swarovski and Montblanc, it's doing something similar for the Gear S2. The company has teamed up with renowned Italian designer Alessandro Mendini to create exclusive bands and watch faces for the Gear S2, it's latest smartwatch that touts a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Pay goes live on the Gear S2 in November
Even though the company announced the Gear S2 smartwatch a couple of days back it talked about the new wearable device in detail at its IFA 2015 keynote today, we even got pricing and availability information for some markets. You might be aware by now that the Gear S2 comes with NFC and it has that technology […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Carriers in Canada release Android 5.1.1 for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop has already been released for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge in many markets across the globe but users in Canada are just getting a taste of this update today, carriers in Canada have now started to roll out Android 5.1.1 for the aforementioned devices. The update arrives merely two weeks […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung teams up with Barnes & Noble to launch Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK
Barnes & Noble, the largest retail bookseller in the US, has today announced that it's teamed up with Samsung yet again to launch another Galaxy Tab with NOOK branding. This time we’re looking at a modified version of the 8-inch Galaxy Tab S2, which is now available to purchase in the United States for $399 […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung teases Galaxy View, an upcoming large screen tablet
Do you remember how Samsung teased the Gear S2 during the announcement of the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+? Samsung has just teased a large screen tablet in a similar way during the announcement of the Gear S2 smartwatch. The new tablet, which is called the Galaxy View, is supposed to feature […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
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[Poll] What smartwatch size do you prefer?
Samsung has announced and showcased its most advanced smartwatch yet, the Gear S2, at the IFA 2015 event today. It is one of best equipped smartwatches till date, be it hardware specifications or software features and apps. However, many consumers feel that a smartwatch should essentially be a watch first before focussing on the smart part […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
