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Exclusive: I9505XXUFNAD – Leaked Android 4.4.2 KitKat Test Firmware for Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)
It's been a few weeks since the official Android 4.4 KitKat release for the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy S4 has still not received its update by Samsung. Plus, it's been a while since we released a test build, so we decided to release one of the latest test firmwares – I9505XXUFNAD – for […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5 listed on retailer website with 1080p display
As the day when Samsung will announce the Galaxy S5 inches closer, we will certainly be seeing the anticipated device appear in an increased number of leaks and rumors. Today, the fifth-generation Galaxy S has appeared on Dutch retailer Typhone's website, with a listing mentioning many of the specs of the device. The listing highlights […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung reportedly turned down offer to buy Android before it conquered the world
Android has taken over the smartphone world in a rather short time, powering almost 90 percent of all smartphones in the world. While Samsung has arguably been the biggest reason the little green droid has become as popular as it is today, thanks to the successful Galaxy lineup of phones and tablets, it seems that […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Status – SamMobile Firmware page
Leading up to the debut of SamMobile 3.0 over the weekend, one of the biggest requests we had from our users was a move away from TeraFile as our firmware host to one that is faster and more convenient. It's a demand we complied with eagerly, introducing a dedicated server where we host all our […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 10 years ago
Samsung launches Galaxy Core Advance in Korea
Last we heard about Galaxy Core Advance was when Samsung officially announced the device. Now Samsung has launched the device in its home country – South Korea. SKT will sell the Galaxy Core Advance in Deep Blue and Pearl White colours and the phone's selling point is its enhanced accessibility features. Samsung devices are a […]
- By Kunal G.
- 10 years ago
The Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (SM-T530) and Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (SM-T330) visit the FCC
Last week, three new models in what could be the Galaxy Tab 4 series were ousted through a series of leaks. Today, two of these tablets, with model numbers SM-T530 and SM-T330, were certified by the FCC. These two models are for the Wi-Fi only editions of the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 and Galaxy Tab […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
SamMobile 3.0: A New Chapter
Founders of SamMobile, Danny Dorresteijn, Martin Reinders and Johan Nenzen, have appointed me, Faryaab Sheikh, as the new Editor-In-Chief of SamMobile. I have been with SamMobile for over a year now, first as a News Writer, then as a Senior Editor and now as the Editor-In-Chief. We at SamMobile strongly believe that nothing can be […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Best Buy selling the Galaxy Gear for $150 today
Best Buy is selling the Galaxy Gear smartwatch for $150 today, which is half off the $299 launch price of the device. Currently, four color variants of the device that include rose gold, oatmeal beige, lime green and wild orange are available for $150. The mocha gray and jet black variants still cost $250. The […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s new mobile alarm app lets you dedicate unused computing power to scientific research
Samsung has collaborated with researchers from the University of Vienna in creating a new mobile alarm app called Power Sleep that lets you donate unused computing power to scientific research. By using this utility, your mobile’s CPU cycles would be pooled together to create a “supercloud computer” that is accessible to researchers all over the […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO tablets arrive in Europe today
Samsung's ultra-sized and top-of-the-line Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO tablets recently went up for sale in countries like the U.S. and UK, and now they're making their way to numerous European countries, including the Netherlands. As expected, the prices are pretty steep, with the Galaxy TabPRO 8.4 starting at around €370, TabPRO 10.1 at €479, TabPRO 12.2 at €649, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung and Apple CEOs fail to come to an agreement ahead of verdict
Last month, it was announced that both Samsung and Apple have agreed to attend a mediation session to discuss a possible out-of-court settlement to end their patent fight. ZDNet Korea alleges that Samsung CEO JK Shin and Apple’s CEO Tim Cook met last week in the U.S. to discuss the terms of the settlement, but […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Ice-Watch collaborates with Samsung on colourful budget smartphones and tablet
Ice-Watch, a Belgian watch maker, is reportedly collaborating with Samsung on bringing two colourful budget smartphones and a tablet to the European market. You may or may not have heard about the company but it has been famous in parts of Europe, especially in Belgium, for its colourful, stylish and affordable watches. It is said […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 and TabPRO 10.1 now available in the US
Two of Samsung's recently announced high-end tablets, the Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 and Galaxy TabPRO 10.1 are now available for purchase in the U.S. from various retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg. The Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 is priced at $749.99, while the Galaxy TabPRO 10.1 is priced quite a bit lower at $499.99 (though you […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung launches black and pink color variants of the Galaxy Grand 2 in India
Samsung has launched two additional color variants of the Galaxy Grand 2 in India. The black color variant is available for sale, while the pink version is set to launch soon. Users interested in the pink color variant are currently being directed to a “Notify Me” button. The Galaxy Grand 2 was launched in India […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
15 Companies join Tizen Association
Tizen OS may have been delayed but Tizen Association that steers the OS' development is enjoying some good support from the industry. After 36 companies that joined the Tizen Association as part of a Partner Program, Tizen has added 15 new members in the same program. Its newest members range from app and game developers […]
- By Kunal G.
- 10 years ago
Leaked internal document mentions KitKat rollout for Sprint’s Galaxy S4 starting today
Samsung released the KitKat kernel source code for Sprint's Galaxy S4 variant yesterday, which was a sign that the official KitKat update wasn’t far away. A leaked internal document from Sprint indicates that the KitKat update will be rolled out to users starting later today. The memo mentions that customers must wait until Google’s servers […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung set to unveil Galaxy Tab 4 and Galaxy Gear 2 at MWC
Yesterday, leaked specs indicated the imminent arrival of the Galaxy Tab 4 series. It looks like we don’t have to wait that long to see the devices launched, as Samsung is going to unveil the new series at the Mobile World Congress next week. The leaked hardware details mention three versions in the Galaxy Tab […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and Tab Pro series heading to Canada, pricing information detailed
Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 along with the Galaxy Tab Pro series in Canada. The devices will start rolling out to retailers from later this month. The Note Pro has been available in the U.K. since last week, with the Wi-Fi only version retailing for $1076. The tablet featured a […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
