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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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Samsung’s Q4 2014 earning guidance indicate increased profit and sales
Samsung seems to have gotten back on track, at least partially, when it comes to its sales and operating profit. The company has released the earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2014; according to estimates based on K-IFRS, Samsung had consolidated sales of approximately 52 trillion Korean won in Q4 2014, a noticeable increase over […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 official in Malaysia; Galaxy A7 coming next month
After the launch of the Galaxy A3 and A5 in India (where Samsung also pulled off a couple of surprise launches), Samsung has made official the devices in Malaysia. While the smaller of the two — Galaxy A3 — is launched for RM899 (US$250), the Galaxy A5 gets an RM1199 (US$335) price tag, making the […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Grand Max goes official in South Korea
A new Samsung phone has been made official in South Korea today, the Galaxy Grand Max, something we recently confirmed thanks to leaked images. The Galaxy Grand Max comes with a 5.25-inch HD (1280×720) display and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, which are features we've seen on most recent Galaxy Grand devices. The Grand […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung registers three new patents, including one for a wireless charger
In a bid to keep their innovations to themselves, companies often patent designs and technologies even though they're aware actual implementation is a long-shot from where they stand. Apple's infamous for the same; the company is often accused of patenting technology just to be able to sue other companies later. But of course, Apple begs to […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
Review: Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos (SM-A5000)
Samsung needed to change something in their smartphone strategy, as Chinese vendors have begun giving you more bang for your buck with their devices. Mainly, it’s the overall premium feel we are talking about. If you take a look at an average Chinese phone, they offer a premium build and great specifications for the price. […]
- By Martin R.
- 10 years ago
Exclusive: Future Samsung devices to support enhanced software themes
The Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5, apart from bringing metallic designs to Samsung's mid-range lineup, were the first Android phones from the company to come with support for themes, a feature that has been present on devices from the competition (Sony being a prime example of a major manufacturer allowing its users to change the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
