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It looks like Samsung may not need to launch a rugged version of the Galaxy S5, as sources in the know indicated that the regular Galaxy S5 will be dust and water resistant. Samsung is said to be intent on including dust and water resistant features in its high-end handsets this year, and it looks […]
Yesterday, Samsung announced that the Android 4.4 KitKat update will begin rolling out to devices, and now, the company has posted the KitKat kernel source for the Sprint variant of the Galaxy Note 3. The KitKat kernel source for the Sprint Galaxy S4 was followed by the OTA update, so it's a surefire sign that […]
Now this is one rumor that should be taken with vast swathes of salt, but according to USA Today and “three sources,” the Galaxy Gear 2 will run on Tizen, not Android, as part of Samsung's plans to “develop more of its own software and services.” Samsung will reportedly unveil the second-generation Gear alongside a new HTML5 version […]
The Android 4.4 KitKat brought some useful features to the already feature-packed software on the Galaxy Note 3, but it also introduced an issue that disabled compatibility with third-party accessories. Samsung acknowledged this issue and said it would release an update to fix it, and that update has finally begun rolling out, with Poland being […]
Samsung could be working on a new budget smartphone that runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box. An SM-G310 is currently undergoing testing in India, with its shipping info on Zauba mentioning a 3.97-inch screen. According to a tipster on Twitter, the display will sport a standard-for-low-end-devices resolution of 800×480, and the phone […]
The Galaxy S5 could be priced more aggressively than previous models in the Galaxy S series, according to a report by Bloomberg. An unnamed insider believes Samsung will price its next flagship a bit lower, at least in the U.S.., because of suggestions made by at least one carrier. That's a bit of a stretch, […]
Earlier this month, a leak bought an unofficial list of devices that would be getting updated to Android 4.4 KitKat, at least in the U.S.. Today, Samsung USA has decided to make things official and has announced which of its phones and tablets will be getting the KitKat update, with many of the devices that […]
One of the most interesting things about the upcoming Galaxy S5 will no doubt be its camera, which is expected to have a 16-megapixel sensor that's capable of impressive low-light photography thanks to Samsung's new ISOCELL technology. Today, the company has announced new camera flash LED components for mobile devices, and one of the new […]
Samsung and Apple are the two biggest smartphone vendors in the world, but unlike Apple, the Korean manufacturer has managed to become a dominant force in the industry without relying on its own retail stores. However, that's something the company has been working on changing recently, and according to The Wall Street Journal, Samsung will […]
Samsung's assault on the Indian market continues with the launch of the Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 and the Galaxy Tab 3 Neo (Tab 3 Lite in other markets), which will be made available in the country soon along with the Galaxy Note 3 Neo. The two tablets carry price tags that are at opposite ends of […]
Samsung has confirmed at the Samsung Forum 2014 event in Bali that the Galaxy Note 3 Neo will be making its way to India shortly. The Note 3 Neo was officially announced last month and looks similar in design to the original Galaxy Note 3. It comes with a slightly smaller 5.5-inch 720p screen to […]
The Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-I9515), a device that we exclusively confirmed was in the works at Samsung, has taken a solid step forward on its way to market availability. The handset has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG a couple of days ago, which means Samsung should announce it in the near future, though like […]
The Galaxy Note 3 Neo is the latest handset for which Samsung has released the kernel source code. The mobile was officially announced at the end of last month, and although the device hasn’t launched yet, Samsung has released its kernel source code on its Open Source Release Center. The Galaxy Note 3 Neo will […]
It looks like other carriers in the U.S. are beginning to offer Android 4.4 KitKat for their Galaxy S4 variants. The latest carrier to do so is U.S. Cellular, which is scheduled to roll out the update on February 19th. The update will be titled a “Maintenance Release”, and will be s staggered rollout, which […]
Yes, you heard it right folks! Today, we are finally confirming that Samsung’s upcoming flagship device, the Galaxy S5, will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor, and not only that but we will also be explaining exactly how Samsung implemented it and what it’s planning to use it for. Huge kudos to our insiders who […]
After launching the Galaxy Core Advance in South Korea earlier today, Samsung is following suit with another variant: The Galaxy Core LTE. As the name indicates, the Galaxy Core LTE features LTE connectivity. Samsung has stated that the device might be called the Galaxy Core 4G in a few regions. The device will be available […]
The Galaxy Grand Neo is yet to be officially announced, but an online retailer in India has already listed the device as “Coming Soon.” Samsung is set to announce the mobile next week, but thanks to the online listing, we know the hardware the device will feature. The Galaxy Grand Neo is a dual-SIM offering […]
By now, we have a clear indication of the hardware details of the Galaxy S5, thanks to the numerous leaks, rumors and benchmarks. What was missing was an official launch date by a carrier. O2 Germany has put that to bed by launching an official teaser site for the Galaxy S5. The German carrier will […]
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 […]
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 […]