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With all the discussion surrounding Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and S6 edge design and TouchWiz de-bloating, it’d be easy to believe that Samsung’s latest is simply catching up to the level of other Android OEMs. While Samsung’s design may have been a little behind the times in the eyes of some Android consumers, Samsung’s latest has […]
Wondering how the carriers in the US will price the Galaxy S6 (and its curved sibling)? T-Mobile might have provided us the answer through a contest that it is currently running in order to give a Galaxy S6 away for free, and following the rules that apply when a company runs such a contest, the […]
Samsung is continuing its streak of updating older devices to Lollipop ahead of newer ones as the company has started pushing out the Android 5.0 update to the Galaxy Note 3 in India. It was only a few hours back that T-Mobile also released the update for its variant of the Note 3, so it […]
T-Mobile updated the progress tracker for software updates on its website to reflect that the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Galaxy Note 3 was being tested by the carrier. It was the second step of a three step process which ultimately delivered this update to Galaxy Note 3 owners on T-Mobile. A changelog posted […]
Those who own the Galaxy S5 on Canada's Bell network should keep an eye out for a major software update that the carrier has pushed out today. Galaxy S5 on Bell is now finally receiving the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. As is the case with most software updates these days this one is being rolled […]
At its MWC 2015 event Samsung confirmed something that we had all been expecting, Samsung Pay, a new payments service that will go up against Apple Pay this year. Both the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge support this service. Samsung has a demo booth set up at MWC 2015 and the folks at […]
There is a reason why the second-generation Gear VR headset hasn't dropped the “innovator edition” tag. Up till now Samsung and Oculus have positioned the virtual reality headset as more of an enthusiast device, or one that's meant for developers, they've never really targeted the headset directly towards consumers. That's going to change later this […]
We've been talking about the newest couple of kids on the block — the Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge — extensively since the launch of the two phones from three days back. Design is, without doubt, what was on top of Samsung's mind when developing the Galaxy S6 series; however, the company also emphasized […]
Samsung may have pulled off its most critically acclaimed launch yet in the form of the Galaxy S6 Edge, which launched alongside the Galaxy S6 earlier this week. Technology enthusiasts from around the world their dose of the devices from media, which (like SamMobile) posted information and news bits about the devices. Samsung, however, seems […]
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 […]
Samsung has already shown off its new smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, and next month it is going to bring them to market. What will they come to market in? Samsung didn't show off the retail boxes for these smartphones during its event, it hardly ever does to be honest, but […]
According to a latest report from Gartner, one of the industry's top research and analytics firm, Apple dethroned Samsung in the smartphone market by selling 74.8 million iPhones during Q4 2014. However, the sales gap wasn't very wide, as Samsung sold around 73 million smartphones, narrowly missing Apple's numbers. Samsung managed to sell around 83.3 million smartphones during the […]
Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge have won the hearts of some critics in the industry, with one reputable site hailing Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 edge as “stunning” while noting that Samsung has stolen the design crown from HTC in 2015. Other critics are hopeful about the new look, but aren’t excited enough […]
Concerned that the rather paltry battery on the Galaxy S6 won't be enough to get you through the day, despite Samsung's claims that the efficient processor and features like the Broadcom sensor chip will help in extending battery life on the device? Then accessory maker Mophie might just have the thing for you – a […]
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are everything one would expect flagship devices in 2015 to be, and one of the best features of the two devices is their rather stunning metal and glass bodies. The backs of the devices are especially awe-inducing thanks to the way they reflect light, and Samsung has detailed […]
You’d think that, with all the publicity surrounding Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, all other Samsung smartphones have faded backstage and out of the spotlight. You’d be wrong for thinking so. The Galaxy Note 4 has had its share of praise from tech reviewers and sites alike, but smartphone shootout contests pit the best […]
After Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge at MWC 2015, it's high-level executives sat down with South Korean journalists and talked about its latest flagship offerings. During the interview, JK Shin, co-CEO and head of mobile at Samsung, along with Younghee Lee, the head of mobile marketing at Samsung, discussed about […]
Earlier this week Samsung unpacked the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. Both smartphones are receiving considerable praise for their design and build quality, apart from all of the improvements that Samsung has made to the camera and the software experience. The company already expects the Galaxy S6 to outperform its predecessors. President of the […]
Samsung has a habit of giving its customers access to free content, particularly those that spend money on its high-end devices, the offerings are dubbed as Galaxy Gifts. Soon after the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge were announced earlier this week it became evident that the Galaxy Gifts program will stick around for […]
Rejoice! Android 5.0 Lollipop is now rolling out to Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) all across Canada, including users on Bell, Rogers, TELUS, Koodo, WIND Mobile and other networks. Bell has confirmed about the update through its Twitter account, however other operators haven't confirmed it as of now. The firmware G900W8VLU1BOB3 is now rolling out as an OTA update, and if […]