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Samsung Z1 will run Android apps with OpenMobile’s Application Compatibility Layer
Yesterday, we were treated to images of WhatsApp running on the Samsung Z1, the company's first commercial Tizen phone that is expected to be launched tomorrow. At the time, it looked like the phone was running a native client (albeit one that looked like the Android version of the app), but it turns out that […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
01-13-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Trend, Galaxy S4 Active, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Samsung Z1 could be launched in India tomorrow, priced at Rs. 5,700
It seems the day has finally arrived when consumers will be able to buy a smartphone running on Tizen. The folks over at BGR India have received an invite to a Samsung event in the country taking place tomorrow, and the company is expected to officially unveil the Tizen-powered Samsung Z1. This is the first […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Report: Samsung Galaxy S6 will be as optimized as the Nexus 6
We exclusively reported that Samsung is developing the Galaxy S6 from scratch (both hardware and software) as a part of its Project Zero initiative. Now, a report from Business Korea has reaffirmed that Samsung is indeed working hard on optimizing the software on the Galaxy S6. According to the report, Samsung is aiming to get rid […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the Galaxy S5 in the UK
After rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the Galaxy S5 in Poland, Russia, Malaysia, and Spain, the upgrade finally lands in the United Kingdom. Oddly, the Korean company's latest Lollipop firmware for the Galaxy S5 is still based on Android version 5.0 (LRX21T), while all of its other flagship devices are internally being tested with a newer […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J1 wallpapers and firmwares now online
Earlier this afternoon, we exclusively leaked images and details of Samsung's upcoming low-end smartphone, the Galaxy J1. And, just a few minutes ago, the Korean giant started uploading stock firmwares of the device – specifically, the SM-J100H. You would think the device would come with Android 5.0 Lollipop, but it looks like the device will […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
LoopPay to launch payment-enabled cases for Samsung devices
Rumors of Samsung's Apple Pay competitor could be true, as payments startup LoopPay has announced its plans to launch LoopPay-enabled cases for Samsung devices. LoopPay will partner with XPAL Power, a subsidiary of TennRich International (a Mophie and Belkin supplier), and Trident Case, a phone case manufacturer; the first cases will be made available for the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Exclusive: Here are the first images of the Samsung Galaxy J1 (SM-J100)
We reported last year that Samsung will move to a single-letter naming convention for its smartphones, and it has turned out to be true so far. First, it released the Galaxy A series, and then followed it up with the Galaxy E lineup. Now, Samsung is getting ready to unveil the Galaxy J series, and the first […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
01-12-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note II, Galaxy S4 VE, 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
Samsung received 80 awards at CES 2015
Samsung had a prominent presence at CES 2015, with the company showcasing a variety of products (most of which were focused at home entertainment and the Internet-of-Things). We've seen Samsung win multiple awards at every CES in the past years, and this time, the Korean manufacturer is continuing that trend by taking home a total of […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 10 years ago
Samsung Z1 to come with WhatsApp out of the box?
WhatsApp is a company that has never shied away from making an official client available on even the least popular mobile OS. Be it Windows Phone or BlackBerry, or even Nokia's feature phone OS S40, there's an official WhatsApp client available on virtually every mobile platform. For anyone looking to buy Samsung's upcoming Tizen phone, the Z1, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Report: Samsung eager to launch low-end Windows Phone 8.1 phones
Samsung has dipped its toes in the Windows Phone market time and time again since the OS was launched back in 2010, and according to a report from The Korea Times, the Korean manufacturer is eager to launch more handsets running on Windows Phone in 2015. However, Samsung is reportedly waiting to resolve its Android […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A7 officially announced, features a 6.3mm thin metal unibody and a 64-bit octa-core processor
After being leaked a number of times, the Galaxy A7 has been officially announced by Samsung. The Galaxy A7 (SM-A700) is now the most feature-packed smartphone in the Galaxy A series. Just like the Galaxy A3 and the Galaxy A5, the Galaxy A7 has a metal unibody, and is just 6.3mm thin. It features a 5.5-inch FHD […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy E5 priced at RUB 19,990 in Russia, to be available on January 23
Samsung had unveiled two new mid-range smartphones; the Galaxy E5 and the Galaxy E7, in India last week. Samsung has now listed the Galaxy E5 (SM-E500H) on their official Russia-specific website with a price tag of RUB 19,990 (~ $323), and will be available for purchase in starting January 23. The Galaxy E series smartphones are almost similar to their Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
01-09-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S III mini, Galaxy Grand 2, Galaxy S5, 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
Samsung launching S Pen Penvatars for the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge
You know that little dot that shows up on your Galaxy Note when you hover the S Pen near its display, right? Well, soon you will be able to replace that dot with something fancy – Samsung is launching Penvatars, which are small avatars that will show up whenever you point the S Pen stylus […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge now available on Verizon for $399 on contract
As reported earlier, Samsung has made available its first Edge series phone, i.e., the Galaxy Note Edge for US$399 with a 2-year contract. Back when we first reported about the possibility of the device landing on Verizon, we weren't completely sure about the authenticity of the leak, but it turns out there wasn't much to […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
Exclusive: A round-dial Samsung smartwatch is in the works, MWC release likely
How many of you've found yourselves ranting about how Samsung doesn't have a real (read: round faced) smartwatch on the market? Turns out, the company's working on addressing that. Right from the first Galaxy Gear smartwatch to the full-blown Gear S (which is a phone in itself), we've seen a design language which although looks […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
01-08-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S4, Gear 2 Neo, 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
Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 coming soon to Europe, firmware now online
The Galaxy A3 (SM-A300) and Galaxy A5 (SM-A500) are mid-range devices that Samsung is hoping will attract consumers with their metallic designs, but both devices have been in limited supply due to production issues, keeping their availability limited to a few Asian markets. However, it looks like Samsung is finally ready to bring the two […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
