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Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace now available in India
A new low-end smartphone offering from Samsung, the Galaxy J1 Ace, is now available in India. The specifications and price of the device were revealed by an Indian retailer a few weeks ago. Now, the device has been listed on the company's official web store in India. The Galaxy J1 Ace (SM-J110H) features a 4.3-inch […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Mega On passes through TENAA certification
It appears that a new member of the Galaxy Mega series from Samsung, the Galaxy Mega On is closer to an official launch as it has been certified through TENAA, China's wireless regulatory agency. The device was spotted entering India for testing purposes a few weeks ago after its specifications were revealed by AnTuTu benchmark. As we exclusively […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s Tizen-powered smartphones soon to receive Line and WeChat
Samsung’s Tizen OS is a fledgling mobile operating system, and the key to any OS’s survival in the mobile space is “apps, apps, apps,” as the app-hungry among us continue to drill. Samsung has heard this message, and the company intends to make Tizen as formidable an OS as Android and iOS. To this end, […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung expands chipset business to support progress over competition
Samsung is trying to expand its influence in the chipset industry by expanding to California and targeting an expansion in logic chips to complement memory chips. According to Kim Ki Nam, head of Samsung's logic chip business, the tech giant will try to sell more chipsets to other companies rather than prioritize its own, which […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung owns mobile and global smartphone shipments in Q2 2015
Samsung has yet another reason to smile. The Korean manufacturer owned mobile and global smartphone shipments in Q2, having placed first in mobile marketshare with 19% to Apple’s 10% overall, first in Asia with 13% to Apple’s 8%, first in Europe with 31% as compared to Apple’s 14%, first in Latin America with 24% to […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Z3 will come with support for the Gear S2
The Gear 2 saw Samsung switch its smartwatch software to Tizen, and the company also updated its original Gear smartwatch to its home brewed operating system. When the Samsung Z1 was released, it was rather ironic to see the company's Tizen phone didn't support its smartwatches, but given the extremely low-end nature of the Z1, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Review: Best tablet display, just not fit for videos
Here at SamMobile, we had something of a love-hate relationship with the Galaxy Tab S, Samsung's second tablet with a Super AMOLED display. The tablet had a good design and the display was stunning, but a weak processor made the experience on the software side rather irritating at times. With the Galaxy Tab S2, Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s Gear VR now has official Netflix app, Vimeo and Hulu coming soon
Samsung finally announced a consumer version of its virtual reality headset yesterday, bringing the experience to the public at an affordable $99 price tag. Now that the Gear VR will be widely available, demand for good content will also increase, and Samsung has armed it with a couple of important weapons. The company announced that […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung opens new Semiconductor Headquarters in Silicon Valley
Samsung’s own semiconductor business has proven successful for the company, particularly in recent days as Samsung sales have been impacted (if you compare the company’s height of wealth from several quarters ago). At the same time, however, the Korean manufacturer’s chipmaking business has given the company an additional financial alternative to just selling smartphones, tablets, […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Will Samsung’s Tizen OS fail? Why we should reserve judgment
Tizen. The word itself has not always brought the best thoughts or responses from others, but it is an operating system in the same way that Android and iOS are mobile operating systems. As a mobile operating system, Tizen should offer a basic mobile experience worth enjoying, but it is fledgling at the moment and […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S6 edge+ Review: Samsung’s most beautiful smartphone nears perfection
Earlier this year, Samsung knocked the socks off the competition by launching the Galaxy S6 edge, a smartphone with a screen that curves on both sides. Those curves didn't provide the same amount of functionality as the Galaxy Note Edge that launched in 2014, but they made for a design that looked extremely futuristic. For a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung Pay app updated, features new off-screen activation, auto card number display
Samsung is preparing to roll out its mobile payment solution, Samsung Pay, to the US on September 28th, but the Korean manufacturer is still making subtle changes to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience when the rollout happens. The latest changes appear to be a new off-screen activation for Samsung Pay as well as virtual […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S7 release date may come in early February, source says
The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge were announced on March 1st but released shortly before mid-April, but a new rumor says that the Galaxy S7 could be released as early as February (early), following a January announcement. A specific reason for such an early announcement and release date haven’t been given, but Samsung could presumably […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Themes Thursday: A staggering 57 themes released in Samsung Theme Store today
Samsung has upped its game when it comes to the number of themes that are being released each week. The company has released a staggering number of themes in the Theme Store today, 57 to be exact, and we are sure that there's something for everyone. A lot of these themes are paid, but some of the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung and Oculus announce consumer version of Gear VR for $99, coming this fall
After releasing “Innovator Edition” variants of its virtual reality headset, Samsung has finally announced the consumer variant of the Gear VR today in collaboration with Oculus VR. The Gear VR works with recently released high-end smartphones from Samsung – the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S6 edge, the Galaxy S6 edge+, and the Galaxy Note 5. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
09-24-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S6, Galaxy A3, Galaxy J1, and more
Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup, and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 LTE gets updated to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
The LTE variant of Samsung's mid-range 7-inch tablet, the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 LTE, has started receiving the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. The Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 LTE (SM-T235) was released with Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box, and it is now getting the latest version of the operating system. Owners of the Galaxy Tab […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s new fast wireless charger has a fan inside
The Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5 are the industry's first smartphones to feature fast wireless charging, a feature that lets the phones go from 0 to 100 percent battery in 120 minutes. That's much faster than normal wireless charging that can take anywhere from three hours and more to charge a 3,000 mAh battery, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung introduces S Health v4.5 worldwide with new features
Samsung's S Health app has been updated to version 4.5 in over 150 countries with support for over 80 local languages. Since the app was launched for non-Samsung devices as well, you can update it right away to improve your health with the numerous tracking capabilities built right into the app by default. You can now install S Health […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
High demand for Gear S2, Korean preorders snapped up within two hours
Samsung's first smartwatch with a circular display has created a lot of interest among consumers and technology experts alike. The company is gearing up to launch the Gear S2 in its home market Korea on October 2, and it appears that there's high demand for the smartwatch. The Gear S2 was up for pre-order in Korea through […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
