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Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy J1 (SM-J100) specifications
Samsung's plans to simplify its naming strategy for smartphones will see lineups like the Galaxy A, E and J make their way to the market in the coming months (the Galaxy A lineup has already been made fully official.) We've exclusively revealed full specifications of various devices in the Galaxy A and E series in […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6 SM G920F lands in India for testing
Thanks to import records, we have knowledge of a unit of the Galaxy S6 — or a variant thereof — arriving on Indian shores for testing. The entry clearly mentions that it's ‘for R&D purpose' and that it's not a retail unit. The entry is dated 17th December, which is when the phone made its […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung ChatON shutting down on February 1st
Samsung can't seem to make up its mind about ChatON, its not so popular messaging service for its Galaxy series of phones and tablets. The company recently refuted a rumor that ChatON was shutting down, but has now said that the service will indeed be seeing its demise in the near future. ChatON will cease […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
12-18-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, Galaxy S II, Galaxy Alpha, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
A Christmas Story, hand-delivered by 74 Galaxy devices
Samsung wants to wish you a good time this festive season, but in a rather unique manner: via means of a dreamscape, executed with a total of 74 Galaxy devices from the company! The high-precision task must have taken long to execute, which is why Samsung has also shared a little BTS (behind the scenes) […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
Statement: Why we don’t release early firmware builds anymore
In the last few months, we've often seen complaints from our users about the fact that we do not make early firmware builds for devices available for download anymore. It's a valid complaint, given how enticing the thought of trying out a new version of Android before it has been officially released can be, especially […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
12-16-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5 mini, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy Core LTE, 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 SM-J100H user agent profile lists a 4.8-inch display
Late last month, we saw the Samsung SM-J100F make an appearance on the GFXBench benchmark database, revealing the specs of what seems to be the first device in the J series of devices that will follow the Galaxy A and E lineups. Now, the SM-J100H (a variant of the J100F for countries outside Europe) has […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Gold-plated Samsung Galaxy Note Edge spotted in Vietnam
If the curved Edge display on the Galaxy Note Edge isn't flashy enough for you, then there might be something with even more bling on the horizon. A gold-plated Galaxy Note Edge has been spotted in Vietnam – as expected, the gold plating has been done on the device's metallic edges, and around the camera and LED […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge will be directly updated to Android 5.0.1
Following the Galaxy S5 LTE-A (SM-906S), Samsung is in the works to update two of its premier phablets to Android 5.0.1. These devices are the Galaxy Note 4 and its rounded screen sibling, the Note Edge. The Android 5.0.1 update on the Galaxy S5 LTE-A holds up quite well, which is perhaps why Samsung believes its time […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy S4 mini gets VoLTE support in latest update
Users of the Galaxy S4 mini on AT&T's network will now be able to make calls over the carrier's 4G LTE network, thanks to the latest update that has started pushing out to the device. In addition to VoLTE support, the update will also enable the ability to make emergency calls to 911 even when […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Feature Focus: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 – S Pen
Feature Focus is a new series of editorials we are launching, where we choose a particular feature of a device and tell you everything about it. For our first Feature Focus article, we have put the Galaxy Note 4’s S Pen under the spotlight. So, let’s get started, shall we? It was at IFA 2011, […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s Apple Pay competitor in the works
Apple Pay could take a long time to get to developing countries where its latest crop of smartphones, the iPhone 6 and the 6 Plus, aren't very popular. And that's exactly what Samsung would want to exploit with a possible rival payment system. According to reports, an Apple Pay competitor from Samsung is already in […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 is this year’s second most Googled phone
Google today released their ‘Year in Search', aka an account of what and how much was searched through the year. Although Samsung does make a lot of money on other avenues, the smartphone market is probably it's biggest bet, at least as far as popularity is concerned. And it's clearly not doing too bad, because […]
- By Yash G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung UK is offering Level Box Mini Bluetooth speakers free with the Galaxy Alpha
As a part of ‘Samsung Advent' holiday offers, Samsung UK is offering Level Box Mini Bluetooth speakers for free with the Galaxy Alpha. The offer is valid only for today and the interested buyers in the UK need to use the coupon code NALPHA while buying the Galaxy Alpha from Samsung Shop. Samsung has been […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
12-16-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Tab 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 releases video ad to showcase the Gear Circle
If you're currently trying to remember what the Gear Circle is, we wouldn't be surprised, as the Gear Circle never received much attention among the many smartwatches Samsung has launched since the original Galaxy Gear last year. The Gear Circle is a unique headset that, in addition to acting as a standard earphone, also offers […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung releases three new ‘Note My Day’ video commercials for the Galaxy Note 4
Last week, Samsung had released multiple videos under its Note My Day campaign for the Galaxy Note 4. The videos showcased social media stars choosing some people on Twitter who were having a bad day and then doing something for them to make their day better. Now, Samsung has released three new videos under the same […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung working on Android 5.0.1 Lollipop for the Galaxy S5 LTE-A (SM-G906S)
The Galaxy S5 LTE-A isn't a very popular device, mostly because it's exclusive to the Korean market. The device was rather unique, however, as it was the first Samsung smartphone to feature a Quad HD display and the Snapdragon 805 processor, something of a concept device for the Korean manufacturer to test the waters before launching […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung sold 73 million smartphones in Q3 2014
Samsung's sales have been on a downward spiral for a few months now, and according to the latest report from market research firm Gartner, the Korean manufacturer sold considerably less phones in Q3 2014 than it did in the same period a year ago. Samsung managed to sell a little over 73 million smartphones, 7 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
