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Samsung executive believes consumers are ‘smarter’ now and no longer fall for branding
Companies like Apple have invested millions of dollars in creating a brand. Most people now believe Apple devices to be sleek, beautifully designed and a cut above the rest, devices that make you look cool. This might compel people to choose its products over those of its rivals, but Samsung's VP of the KNOX mobile security […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy K zoom to launch as Amazon exclusive in India
The Galaxy K zoom, Samsung's latest cameraphone, will soon be launching in India, and it will be exclusively sold by Amazon India. It's a surprising move, considering Samsung's devices are usually as widely available as possible given the company's immense resources and marketing might, but we're guessing the exclusivity on the Galaxy K zoom might […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini to hit retail in mid-July
Just like a new Galaxy S flagship is a given each year, so is a new iteration of the current Galaxy S' mini variant, a device that Samsung always hopes to sell not based on its feature list, but on the fact that it carries the name of the company's multimillion-selling flagship. This year will […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
![[Updated] International Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) gets update with Download Booster, Kids Mode](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-3-Neo-2-feature-190x127.jpg)
[Updated] International Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) gets update with Download Booster, Kids Mode
Last month, the T-Mobile variant of the Galaxy Note 3 received an update that brought Galaxy S5 features such as Download Booster and Kids Mode to Samsung's third-generation phablet flagship. Today, the same update has begun rolling out to the international Snapdragon variant of the device – an over the air update is currently available […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung launches Galaxy Core Mini 4G in China
At this point, Samsung seems to be launching new phones without an ounce of concern about how it may confuse users and bloat its smartphone lineup, and the Korean manufacturer's latest offering in that regard is the Galaxy Core Mini 4G (oh yes, we now have Mini versions of low-end phones as well), which has […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Expect Samsung to eventually deviate from the Android Wear status quo
Samsung's first Android Wear smartwatch – the Gear Live – makes its debut as one of the first three watches to run Google's wearable optimized mobile OS. Known as a company that doesn't always adhere to the parameters set by Google, a Samsung exec has said that the goal is “to build, like we do […]
- By Daniel G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung launches 21-day trial program for select devices in the US
If you ever wanted the option to rent a smartphone directly from the manufacturer for trying it for a few days before deciding whether you buy it or not, then Samsung is fulfilling your wishes with its new consumer trial program. Interested folks can visit one of five Galaxy Studio retail locations in the US, provide […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung ranked 11th on 50 Best Global Green Brands list
Samsung has ranked 11th on the 50 Best Global Green Brands report published by Interbrand, moving the Korean manufacturer up from last year, when it was ranked 16th. The report “examines how consumers think about the actual quality and effectiveness of brands’ eco-friendly activity and corporate citizenship,” and took into account Samsung's environment-friendly business practices, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
SamMobile Recap: Galaxy Note 4 camera rumor, KitKat for AT&T Galaxy Note II, and more
There’s a lot of stuff that happens in the mobile industry, something that is especially true when it comes to giants like Samsung. If you missed out on some (or all) of what happened in the last 24 hours or so, well, here’s a recap of all the big things that went down. A rather […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
AT&T’s Galaxy Note II is receiving Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Another Samsung device is receiving an update to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. Well, at least a particular carrier variant of a phone that has already gotten KitKat. AT&T is rolling out the KitKat update to the Galaxy Note II, with firmware version I317UCUCNE5, following a release of the update to its variant of the Galaxy S III […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung licenses Assertive Display for future Exynos-powered smartphones
Samsung's Super AMOLED displays are already nearing perfection, with the Galaxy S5 featuring the best performing smartphone display according to some display experts, and it looks like they could get even better on future Galaxy phones. Samsung has announced that it has licensed Apical's Assertive Display tech for use in its future Exynos-powered smartphones. For […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Rumor: Galaxy Note 4 to feature 12-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization
In the latest report from the Korean media about the Galaxy Note 4, it is said that Samsung's next-generation phablet flagship will sport a 12-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization. Right off the bat, this seems like a rather odd rumor, especially since it's pretty much a tradition that the Galaxy Note series has always […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
SamMobile Recap: Gear Live smartwatch goes live, KNOX comes to stock Android, and more
There’s a lot of stuff that happens in the mobile industry, something that is especially true when it comes to giants like Samsung. If you missed out on some (or all) of what happened in the last 24 hours or so, well, here’s a recap of all the big things that went down. Samsung officially […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Rumor: Galaxy S5 Google Play Edition sighting in the midst of Google I/O 2014
Yesterday Google held its annual developers' conference – I/O 2014 – and revealed many details regarding its Android “L” release, Material Design, Android Wear, and a slew of other exciting categories. However, an interesting piece of information reared its head on the official android website this afternoon. Touting the benefits of owning an Android device, […]
- By Daniel G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung and Google team up to integrate KNOX into Android’s next major release
Well, if you thought KNOX was going to cease existing, then Google and Samsung might have spilled water on all your dreams. Today, at Google I/O, the search giant announced that it will be integrating part of KNOX right into Android for making it more secure for enterprises and IT administrators, allowing them to create […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung launches Gear Live, its Android Wear smartwatch
Samsung's first smartwatch based on Android Wear, Google's wearables platform, is now official as the Gear Live, with the announcement coming on stage at the Google I/O developers conference earlier today. As expected, the Gear Live has a design that's similar to Samsung's Gear 2 smartwatches, with the watch built around the same beautiful 1.63-inch […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
SamMobile Recap: Galaxy Tab S pre-orders, unreleased Tizen handset photos, and more
There’s a lot of stuff that happens in the mobile industry, something that is especially true when it comes to giants like Samsung. If you missed out on some (or all) of what happened in the last 24 hours or so, well, here’s a recap of all the big things that went down. The Galaxy […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Electronics may miss Q2 earnings expectations
Samsung Electronics' CFO, Lee Sang Hoon expects the company's earnings for second quarter to be “not that good,” a statement that was later confirmed by the Korean media. Samsung is expected to post an operating profit of 8.4 trillion won ($8.2 billion) for the second quarter of 2014. In comparison, Samsung reported record operating profit […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Report: Galaxy Note 4 to launch right after IFA 2014, ready for mass production
The Galaxy Note 4 is back in the headlines once again, with a new report from the South Korean media suggesting that Samsung's next-generation phablet will enter the mass production stage as early as July. Samsung is reportedly planning to release the Note 4 soon after its official announcement at IFA (which runs between September […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Verizon launching Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 with XLTE support on June 26
Verizon will be adding the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 to its tablet lineup and putting it up for sale on June 26. North America's largest carrier will be offering the LTE-enabled version of the Tab 4 8.0, with support for its new XLTE network, which offers faster peak data speeds compared to regular LTE. The […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
