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05-06-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4 LTE, Galaxy Tab S 10.5, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Did the Galaxy S6 or S6 edge make you stop hating Samsung?
If it wasn't for Samsung, Android probably wouldn't have seen the same success as it has in the last few years. Sure, it would probably still have been the most dominant mobile operating system out there, but there's no arguing with the fact that Samsung's tremendous marketing efforts were also a factor that contributed to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Here are the component prices for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are among the best smartphones Samsung has ever put out to market, with both devices packing in pretty much all the latest technologies in almost every aspect. But how much do the components that make up the two devices really cost, and how much would it take to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Clear View Cover debacle
A few days ago I bought a Clear View Cover for my Galaxy S6 edge, which in my opinion is the most beautiful case ever designed by Samsung. The Clear View cover shows you the time in a wonderful manner, and when someone calls you, you can answer or decline through the front “glass” and even turn […]
- By Martin R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Owner’s Hub app scores an update with live video chat support, now called Samsung+
Samsung Owner's Hub, an app dedicated to Samsung smartphone and tablet owners in the US, has received an update yesterday. Now, the app has been renamed to Samsung+, and now features a new icon, live video chat support, information about the user such as their previous Samsung devices, as well as information on benefits. Users can […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Galaxy J1 headed to Verizon, photos hint
The Galaxy J1 has proven to be a way for Samsung to create a new series with the Galaxy name. We tend to think that the J1 and future “J” devices will prove to be budget-friendly with specs that won’t necessarily “knock your socks off” but’ll still sell well at their price range. There are […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Tizen powered, curved SUHD 4K TVs from Samsung launched in the Philippines
Samsung has made official their Tizen powered 4K SUHD TVs for the Philippines market. The models that will be launched in the country will be the JS9500, JS9000 and JS8500. The TVs will be available in sizes varying from 55 inches to a massive 88 inches. As you might already know, the TVs will have a […]
- By Yash G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s smart lighting platform will be demonstrated at LIGHTFAIR International 2015
Samsung Electronics has announced that it's going to demonstrate its new open, secure and connected platform for smart lighting at LIGHTFAIR International 2015 which runs from May 5 through May 7 in New York. The platform has been designed for integration with LED lighting systems so that luminaires can easily be transformed into smart and digital […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
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[Updated] Galaxy S6 dual-SIM may be released in Brazil soon
Samsung will be offering a dual-SIM variant of the Galaxy S6 in select markets across the globe, including but not limited to China, Russia and the Philippines. It appears that the Galaxy S6 dual-SIM variant might also be destined for Brazil. A new report out of the country suggests that this particular variant might be […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 confirmed to get Lollipop?
Samsung is perhaps the only major Android OEM that doesn't officially unveil a list of devices that will get a newer version of the OS. But the company's support department is never one to shy away from confirming whether a particular device will get an update or not, and Samsung UK has now confirmed to one of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Sprint releases a minor update for the Galaxy S5
Galaxy S5 owners on Sprint are going to receive a new software update today but they shouldn't keep their fingers crossed for Android 5.1. The carrier has merely released a minor update for this handset which adds the factory reset protection feature that Google introduced with Lollipop. It was left out of the initial Android […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Pro Plus and Evo Plus lineup of memory cards announced by Samsung
If you'd been reeling under the fact that the newest gen Samsung phones — the S6 series — don't work with microSD cards, well, here's something that'll rub salt to your injuries. A couple new lineups of memory cards have been announced by Samsung, known as the Pro Plus and Evo Plus respectively. “With the […]
- By Yash G.
- 9 years ago
Exclusive: Android 5.1.1 to bring new camera features to the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
Smartphone cameras have become increasingly important in this day and age, and OEMs have been focusing heavily on the imaging skills of their phones. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge have arguably the best cameras in the smartphone market right now, and also come with a camera app that's both simple and advanced depending on […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Microsoft to cut patent fees for Samsung?
Microsoft has a lot of sources of revenue, but perhaps the easiest source of income for the Redmond company is the patent fees it collects from Android manufacturers. Samsung and Microsoft have gone to court over patent royalty issues in recent years, but Samsung was beyond its differences with Microsoft and secured a deal to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung executives excited after looking at futuristic gadgets in the Avengers movie
Samsung tied up with Marvel for its product placements in the recently released Avengers: Age Of Ultron movie, and the Galaxy S6 was shown a few times in the movie. Samsung will also be releasing an Iron Man-themed Galaxy S6 edge by the end of this month or early next month. Yesterday, top executives from […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J1 Review: Not the budget smartphone you’re looking for
In recent times, Samsung has shifted a lot of its focus to the Indian market. The company launched its first Tizen phone in India, made its Galaxy E series (read our review) exclusive to the country, and then followed up with the Galaxy J1. The Galaxy J1 is the first device in the Galaxy J […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Here’s the difference between Samsung and Sony camera sensors on the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
Yesterday, there was a report stating that Samsung is shipping some units of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge with its homegrown ISOCELL camera sensor instead of the Sony IMX240. The report was true as we found out that one of the Galaxy S6 edge unit that we own had an ISOCELL camera sensor. The reason […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE variant (SM-T705) gets Lollipop
More Lollipop love is heading out to Samsung's customers today, with the LTE variant of the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 the latest device to be upgraded to the latest and greatest version of Android. The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE is currently getting Lollipop over in Hong Kong, two weeks after the Wi-Fi variant got its helping […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s new UHD Evolution Kit updates older Smart TVs to Tizen
Those who own Samsung Smart TVs from the 2013 F9000 series and the 2014 HU series will be delighted to know that the company has released a new hardware kit called the UHD Evolution Kit (SEK-3500U) which is going to update older smart TVs to Tizen. This will bring the user experience in line with […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Purported Samsung Z2 Tizen handset seen in leaked images
There have been multiple reports over the past few weeks that Samsung is working on a new Tizen powered handset that it's going to launch in more markets than the predecessor. Several images have been leaked today of a purported Samsung Z2 which may hint at some of the design changes that the company has […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
