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Alleged image of the Samsung Galaxy S6 prototype leaks, appears to be fake
A few hours ago, an alleged image of one of the older prototypes of the Galaxy S6 surfaced on the Internet. We have confirmed with our insiders about the authenticity of this image, and according to them, the image isn't genuine, even though the placement of the camera sensor, LED flash, and the heart-rate monitor matches […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
SM-T825 could be the new Galaxy Tab S
In 2014 Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S. This tablet had a unique feature that made it stand out from the rest. It was the first tablet from Samsung in years that brought an AMOLED display. The time is right for a successor and one may not be that far off. Model code SM-T825 has […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Qualcomm confirms ‘large customer’ has dropped Snapdragon 810, doesn’t name Samsung
Last week we reported that Samsung isn't going to use Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 for all Galaxy S6 models and instead its going to rely on its own Exynos processors. At that time no confirmation came in from either Samsung or LG. It was presumed that Samsung had made this decision due to the overheating issues […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s top smartphone vendor crown comes under pressure from Apple in Q4 2014
It has been reported multiple times that Samsung is serious about improving the performance of its mobile division. Its making changes to smartphone lineups and going all out on upcoming flagships to spur growth in the high-end segment once again. Samsung truly felt the pinch in Q4 2014 when its year-over-year shipments were down substantially but […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Qantas First Class passengers get to try Gear VR on long haul flights
Qantas Airways today announced a partnership with Samsung on a new trial entertainment service that uses the company's Gear VR headset. The airline is going to deploy this virtual reality headset which will only be available to First Class passengers. Qantas will use these headsets to showcase network destinations, its new products, videos of its […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s mobile division profits up from last quarter
According to the Wall Street Journal, Samsung's mobile division was able to achieve a profit margin of 7.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014, a slight increase from the 7.1 percent profit it made in the previous quarter. Net profit for the company declined by 27 percent from a year earlier, but even this […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Exclusive: Galaxy S Edge and Galaxy S6 to support the Gear VR
At IFA 2014, Samsung announced the Gear VR alongside the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge, however, it only supports the Note 4. Nevertheless, it looks like the virtual reality headset will soon be adding two more devices to its compatibility list – the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S Edge – confirm our trusted […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Samsung makes the Galaxy J1 official in Malaysia
After numerous leaks, Samsung has just made its new low-end smartphone official in Malaysia – Samsung Galaxy J1. The device features a 4.3-inch WVGA (800×480) TFT LCD screen, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage which is expandable via a MicroSD card slot, 5 megapixel main camera sensor capable of 720p video recording […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Samsung patents solution to migrate homescreen layout from phone to phone
How often have you wished to have the ability to migrate your homescreen layout from one Android phone to another? Although some third party launchers allow a functionality that's remotely close to this, no service really offers a foolproof solution. One would expect Android to include such a service by default, but that's unfortunately not the […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
01-28-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 10.1, Gear S, Galaxy Note 3, 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
- 10 years ago
Early February is when the Galaxy Note Edge will hit the Malaysian market
Only yesterday did we break news about the Galaxy Note Edge's expected date of arrival in Canada. Today, we've learnt that the first Edge device from Samsung will also hit the Malaysian market the same month, i.e., February, but a week or two ahead of the Candian market. The Galaxy Note Edge for Malaysia (SM-N915F) will […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
Android Lollipop manual for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 goes live, update could arrive soon
If you are a Galaxy Note 4 owner and were raging about the fact that the Galaxy Note 3 received the Android 5.0 update before the latest flagship in Samsung's phablet lineup, then you might have something to smile about very soon. The user manuals for three variants of the Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910F, SM-N910C, SM-N910H) […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
First Gear VR ad hits the web, shows why virtual reality is going to be tough to sell
Samsung has been quite innovative with the Gear VR virtual reality headset. The device lets you move about with the headset on without having to worry about an external simulator, and also doesn't burn a hole in your pocket… that is if you already own a Galaxy Note 4. The company published the first TVC/ad for […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
The Galaxy Note Edge feels like an unfinished product, Edge screen is under-utilized
Last year, when the Galaxy Note Edge was unveiled along with the Galaxy Note 4, Samsung said that it would be a “limited edition concept device”. However, Samsung went on to release it in almost all its important markets, be it the US, the UK, India, or some other Asian and European markets. Granted, the device has a beautiful […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung teams up with Cisco to bring KNOX to AnyConnect enterprise VPN app
Samsung has announced that it had teamed up with Cisco to bring “AnyConnect for Samsung KNOX”, which is an update to Cisco's enterprise VPN app AnyConnect. The AnyConnect 4.0 app now incorporates Samsung's KNOX security technology on compatible devices. The app is available for download from Google Play Store, however it appears that the app had […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung Z1 users are eligible for 48GB of free online storage on Dropbox
Looks like Samsung is trying to attract more consumers by offering free online storage space with their first Tizen-based smartphone, the Z1. All the consumers who bought the Samsung Z1 are eligible to receive 48GB of free online storage space on Dropbox. Even though the Z1 started off with a slow start in India, apparently Samsung managed to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung Gear VR now available from Best Buy
Samsung's virtual reality headset, the Gear VR, can now be purchased from Best Buy stores in the US. Like the Gear VR available from Samsung and AT&T, Best Buy is selling the headset for $199. However, while that price might sound attractive, you should keep in mind that the Gear VR needs a Galaxy Note […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 to go on sale in the UK from February 12
Samsung's metal-clad Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 will soon be making their way to the UK. Consumers will be able to pick up either device starting February 12, from Samsung's own stores and from retailers such as Carphone Warehouse, O2 and EE. Pre-orders for the device will open today for both the Pearl White and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6 case suggests different placement for heart rate sensor and LED flash
Smartphone case manufacturers have a rather awful habit of listing cases of devices that are months away from launch, exciting the rumor mills in the process. The Galaxy S6 is a hugely anticipated smartphone, and it seems a Chinese retailer has jumped the gun and listed a case designed for Samsung's next flagship. While there's no […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Update your Galaxy Note 3 (Russia) To Android 5.0 Lollipop
Samsung has started rolling out the Android Lollipop update to the Galaxy Note 3 in Russia, in a move that is sure to disappoint those that have purchased the Galaxy Note 4 and have been expecting to be the first to get the sugary version of Android. The build number for the update is N900XXUEBOA6, and […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 10 years ago
