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We recently leaked a few details of Samsung's upcoming AMOLED tablet, and it looks like Samsung Hungary might have inadvertently confirmed its existence on its Facebook page, giving us the first official word on the device. In response to a user's inquiry asking when the Galaxy TabPRO 8.4 LTE will be launched in the country, […]
Many have been hopeful of a more premium and high-quality version of the Galaxy S5, one that would include all the latest tech, including a 2K/QHD (2560×1440) display, but till now, there has been little evidence that the device exists. Now, a report published in the Korean media and the words of Samsung's Vice Chairman […]
We exclusively confirmed earlier this year that Samsung was working on the Galaxy S5 Zoom (SM-C115), and now, the specs of the company's second-generation phone-cum-camera device have been revealed through benchmark site GFXBench. The Galaxy S5 Zoom will sport a 19-megapixel main camera according to the benchmark, a noticeable upgrade over the 16MP sensor on […]
Samsung's recently announced Galaxy S4 Black Edition is now up for sale in the UK, as a Phones 4u exclusive. The Black Edition comes in an all black paint job and a faux leather back similar to the Galaxy Note 3, exclusive preloaded wallpapers and ringtones, and a power adapter, data cable and headphones matching the dark […]
Samsung's original S Band, announced as an accessory for the Galaxy S4, never made it to market, but that hasn't stopped the company from working on a successor to the S Band, which will be released a fitness accessory for the Galaxy S5 and other devices in the coming months. We've received a few slides […]
Samsung unveiled its first set of accessories meant for Galaxy Core Advance consumers who require special assistance. The accessories will work in conjunction with the device's accessibility functions and will aid disabled and visually impaired users. First is the Ultrasonic Cover that when held in the front of the user, will enable them to detect […]
Samsung has been working on a tablet with a Super AMOLED display as a followup to its first and only AMOLED tablet, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 from 2011, and SamMobile has received information that work on the new tablet is underway in full swing. We can confirm that the tablet will come in Wi-Fi, 3G […]
The developers behind Replicant, a free and open source Android distribution (aka custom ROM/firmware) that attempts to replace proprietary Android components with free alternatives, claim to have discovered and close a backdoor in the software found on Samsung devices, including the Nexus S, Galaxy S, S2, and S3, and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. According to Replicant devs, the proprietary program […]
Samsung announced its Android 4.4 KitKat update list last month, and several users were infuriated at the fact that the Galaxy S3 was not included. However, it looks like an official Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Galaxy S3 is still on the cards as a leaked document indicates that KitKat will roll out to […]
We recently published our opinion on why it would be a tough move for Samsung to remove the hardware home button and make other drastic changes on its phones and tablets. A huge pie of the smartphone market is one of the important reasons, and if you were wondering just how huge, then DigiTimes might […]
Another day, and another region is opening its doors for the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Samsung devices. Canadian carrier Rogers will begin pushing out the KitKat update to the Galaxy S4 starting today, a month after it announced the update would be released “soon.” An exact time for the rollout isn't mentioned, but Rogers […]
There's less than a month before the Galaxy S5 launches worldwide in more than 150 markets, and as tradition would dictate, some of the apps from the upcoming flagship have been leaked online. An XDA forum member has leaked the APK files for numerous Samsung apps from the S5, with the full list including S Note, […]
Samsung's affordable Galaxy Grand successor with a large display and LTE-A support has been announced for the South Korean market. The Galaxy Grand 2 boasts a soft touch and stitch design at the back, 5.25-inch HD (720p) display that has an Optimal Wide View for better viewing experience and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core […]
After announcing the tablet for India last month, Samsung has officially started selling the 3G-enabled Galaxy Tab 3 Neo in the country for Rs. 16,750 ($275). There is no mention of the Wi-Fi only model’s availability and price. The Galaxy Tab 3 Neo is marketed as the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite in other territories. For […]
Samsung unintentionally confirmed the existence of the Galaxy Tab 4 family of tablets recently, so it's only a matter of time before the company makes them official. Today, the LTE variant of the 10-inch Galaxy Tab 4 (SM-T535) has taken a step closer to launch by getting certified by the FCC, with the FCC confirming LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11n, and […]
Samsung UK announced today that the Galaxy S5 will be available for pre-order starting March 28. The device will be available across a variety of retailers in addition to Samsung’s e-store and a brick-and-mortar store in London. Carphone Warehouse, a London-based retailer, also announced that it would begin pre-orders for the Galaxy S5 from March […]
The Galaxy S5 will be the first Samsung smartphone to come with a 16-megapixel camera (well, unless you count the Galaxy S4 zoom a smartphone instead of a camera with a phone attached to it), and also debuting on the S5 is Samsung's ISOCELL camera sensor, which allows for better imaging especially in low-light conditions. […]
Samsung patents a lot of cool-looking stuff, and the latest patent granted to the world's largest phone manufacturer indicates that it is working on a new phone design that comes with a display that has a 21:9 aspect ratio. That's an aspect ratio that's usually used on widescreen TVs, so if this design does make […]
There isn’t any official confirmation from Samsung as to whether a higher-end version of the Galaxy S5 will launch later this year under the Galaxy F name, but a bout of rumors suggest that the manufacturer will unveil the device in the month of May. The device is said to feature an all-metallic chassis, quad-HD […]
Somewhere in mid-2013, word got out that Apple was asking Samsung to pay $30-$40 for each device that infringes on the Cupertino giant's patents, a crazy amount that Samsung smartly refused to cough up. Well, looks like the rumors were true, and Apple did indeed ask the Korean manufacturer to pay $40 per device, and […]