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Samsung granted patent for S View cover with two cut-out windows
Samsung's S View flip covers are among the most useful cases for smartphones, giving users quick access to limited phone functionality (answering calls, taking pictures) and basic information, through a small cut-out window in the case without opening the cover. According to a patent granted to Samsung, it looks like the Korean manufacturer is working […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung running into production issues with the Galaxy S5
Last month, news of a factory fire at one of Samsung’s partner factories was said to affect initial availability of the Galaxy S5. Samsung mentioned that the fire would not cause a delay in production by a huge margin, but it looks like there is another factor that might hinder the Galaxy S5 manufacturing. The […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Apple wins patent ruling in Japan
Samsung suffered a blow in the Tokyo District Court earlier today as Judge Koji Hasegawa ruled that Apple didn’t infringe Samsung owned patent. Samsung alleged Apple’s devices like iPhone 4s, iPhone 4 and iPad 2 to infringe on the data communication patent but the Japanese court didn’t find any infringement by the American company. Samsung […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 could launch before April 5 in South Korea due to ban on carriers
The Galaxy S5 will have one of the biggest simultaneous smartphone launch in history when it hits 150 markets on April 11, but in Samsung's home country, an upcoming ban on local network operators could result in the Galaxy S5 launching considerably earlier. The ban will stop all carriers from selling smartphones for a 45-day period, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung’s fix for benchmark boosting on Galaxy Note 3 and S4 gets them relisted in Futuremark database
Righting a wrong is the best way to repent, and Samsung's recent fix for its unethical benchmark boosting trick on its phones has earned the company forgiveness from Futuremark. The developers of the 3DMark benchmark app de-listed the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 from its benchmark listings after Samsung was found to be artificially boosting the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung SM-G870x reportedly the Galaxy S5 Active for US carriers
Last year, Samsung released the Galaxy S4 Active as a rugged and water-resistant variant of the Galaxy S4, but this year, the company made water-resistance a default feature of its latest flagship, the Galaxy S5. This naturally made people think an Active version won't be required any more, but it seems that isn't the case […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung ATIV SE might launch on Verizon on April 18th
Samsung's new Windows Phone 8.0-based handset, the ATIV SE, has been cropping up in leaks increasingly as of late, and now we finally have a rumored launch date for the device. According to WPCentral, the ATIV SE will be arriving on Verizon on April 18th, with a price tag of $599 attached to it for […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 Zoom specs leak again, list 1.6GHz quad-core CPU, 20MP camera, slimmer design
Leaks and rumors come in many forms, but today's leak about the Galaxy S5 zoom is rather unique in that in comes in the form of text jotted down on a piece of paper, supposedly at a presentation somewhere in Poland. The leak details many of the S5 zoom's specs, most of which were revealed […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Download Samsung’s S Voice app from the Galaxy S5
The first Galaxy S5 firmware went online today, ahead of its global April 11 launch, and we naturally downloaded it and opened it up. Out of the many new and updated Samsung apps, the S Voice app has received a UI overhaul and is now much more accurate than previous versions, and we've got the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
First Galaxy S5 firmware is now available for download
In just about three weeks, the Galaxy S5 will go on sale worldwide in 150 countries, marking the debut of Samsung's fifth-generation Galaxy S flagship in perhaps the largest smartphone launch ever, and it looks like the Korean manufacturer is making the necessary preparations for that important day, as the first official firmware for the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung to announce Galaxy S5 in India on March 27th
Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S5 will be making an official debut in India on March 27th. The company will be announcing details such as pricing, and will likely start taking pre-orders on the same day, though actual device availability will commence on April 11. The press event will hopefully shed light on whether […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
New image of the Ativ SE leaks, reveals new color variant
The Ativ SE is a Windows Phone device that is exclusive to Verizon. Last week, a press render of the device leaked by @evleaks revealed the UI as well as the fact that the device features a 5-inch (or larger) full-HD screen. The image also showcased resizable Live Tiles, which is a feature added in […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 in Taiwan will cost $781
Earlier this week, we announced that Samsung launched the Gear 2 and Gear Fit in Taiwan. At the same event, the South Korean manufacturer also detailed availability and pricing of the Galaxy S5. The 16 GB Galaxy S5 in Taiwan will set users back TW$22,900 (around $748), while the 32 GB version will cost TW$23,900 […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 Experience app lets you try out the phone’s features
Having trouble deciding whether you want to put down your hard-earned cash for Samsung's latest flagship smartphone or the company's new wearables? Well, then the company wants to lend a hand making your decision easier, with the Galaxy S5 Experience app that has just been launched on Google Play. As the name suggests, the app […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung’s new 10.5-inch AMOLED tablet benchmarked, 8.4-inch and 7-inch versions ousted
Earlier this month, we discovered a UAProf listing of a device with the model number SM-T805. Later last week, we were able to confirm that this tablet will be Samsung’s new AMOLED tablet, and that it will be offered in Wi-Fi (SM-T800), 3G (SM-T801) and LTE (SM-T805) variants. The 10.5-inch tablet will feature a screen […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
President Obama could soon be using a Samsung phone
BlackBerry's most important stronghold is being threatened it seems, as word has got out that the White House could be testing smartphones from Samsung and LG for internal use. According to The Wall Street Journal, the White House's internal technology team and the White House Communications Agency, a military unit in charge of President Barack Obama's communications, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
T-Mobile to offer Galaxy S5 at $0 upfront cost, US Cellular giving $50 Play Store credit on pre-orders
Pricing details for the Galaxy S5 from carriers in the US are coming in thick and fast since AT&T announced its price for the flagship last night, with T-Mobile and US Cellular following suit. T-Mobile will be offering the Galaxy S5 on $0 upfront payment and taking pre-orders from March 24th. Since the carrier doesn't do […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
RadioShack offering $50 rebate for Galaxy S5 in-store pre-orders
RadioShack has mentioned that it will commence pre-orders for the Galaxy S5 from March 21. RadioShack will likely stock all major carrier versions of the Galaxy S5. Customers who pre-order the device from a RadioShack retail store will be eligible to receive a $50 discount. In addition, customers can save anywhere from $75 to $300 […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Samsung announces 4K content deal with 20th Century Fox, Netflix and Amazon
Samsung is aggressively pushing its line of 4K TVs, but has found little success thus far. One of the main reasons for this is the dearth of original 4K content. Samsung is looking to fix that by offering a hard drive that comes pre-loaded with 4K movies. The UHD Video Pack is a $300 1 […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Samsung announces global previews for the Galaxy S5, Gear 2 and Gear Fit
Samsung has announced that it will be showcasing the Galaxy S5, Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit at over 1,400 retail locations worldwide. All four devices will be available for pre-order from the retail locations starting March 21. The devices will be making their way to over 300 Best Buy stores across the […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
