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Samsung to reduce marketing spend on mobile products in 2014
2013 saw Samsung spend more cash on marketing its mobile devices than it had ever done before, but according to the company, the overzealous marketing might have affected its fourth quarter profits, and so it will be reducing the total revenue it spends on marketing its phones and tablets this year. Senior Vice President Kim Hyunjoon told analysts […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
![[Update: SM-N9005, too] Exynos Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900) getting Android 4.4.2 KitKat in more regions](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Android-4.4.2-SAMMOBILE-226x127.jpg)
[Update: SM-N9005, too] Exynos Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900) getting Android 4.4.2 KitKat in more regions
We were waiting with bated breath to see how long Samsung would take to extend the rollout of the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Galaxy Note 3 after its debut in a single region for each variant, and thankfully, the company has decided not to make us wait too long. Both the Exynos and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 Neo won’t be launched in the US and UK
We're still waiting for the official announcement of the Galaxy Note 3 Neo, which could take place on January 27th, but those in the US and UK can forego all plans to get one anyway, at least officially from a carrier or local retailer, as Samsung has confirmed to various publications that the Note 3 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S III Neo+ unveiled in China
Samsung is known to churn out variants of its existing devices and the new one to the list is Samsung's 2012 Galaxy S flagship – Galaxy S III. Samsung has listed Galaxy S III Neo+ variant on its Chinese website, which is similar to the original device but with some modifications. Biggest change is the […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 to have better one-hand functions and new music player?
Samsung has received a couple of patents which were published on the Korean patent information website called K.I.P.R.I.S. These are probably of their new interface for the GALAXY S5. Samsung has received patents for one handed operation on big smartphones. According to the patent Samsung gives everyone the opportunity to choose which corner they want to […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung offers official statement on third-party accessory incompatibility on Galaxy Note 3 and KitKat
The arrival of the Android 4.4 KitKat update on the Galaxy Note 3 brought with it incompatibility of the device with a few third-party cases that were previously working as intended. Well, Samsung has now offered an official statement on the matter to AllAboutSamsung – according to Samsung, the company does want its consumers to use […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
New Samsung tablets SM-T535, SM-T531 and SM-T530 uncovered
Samsung declared its intentions on focusing on tablets this year, and the company showed that it means business by announcing multiple new tablets right in the first month of the year. Well, that could very well be just the tip of the iceberg, as a couple of new unknown Samsung tablets have been uncovered at […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
![[Update: Could change to mid-March] More hints emerge to confirm February 23rd launch of Galaxy S5](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gs5conceptfeat-226x127.jpg)
[Update: Could change to mid-March] More hints emerge to confirm February 23rd launch of Galaxy S5
Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin recently said that Samsung would announce the Galaxy S5 on February 23rd, a day before the Mobile World Congress kicks off in Barcelona. Since Samsung usually holds dedicated launch events, we were a bit skeptical of the accuracy of the rumored date, but Samsung may just have given us a hint […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Judge rules Samsung infringes a patent, invalidates the other before trial
Samsung received a double blow in the US court this week as Judge Lucy Koh ruled Samsung to infringe an Apple patent and invalidated Samsung’s claim of Apple infringing one. The patents in question are the Apple owned autocomplete patent, which is infringed by Samsung and the one that got invalidated was Samsung’s patent on […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
EXCLUSIVE: Galaxy Note 3 Neo up for pre-order in Belgium, official announcement soon?
The Galaxy Note 3 Neo (or Lite, whichever takes your fancy) has been leaked in extensive detail in the past few weeks, and it looks like an official announcement could happen soon. A tip sent to us in our inbox by someone working at a Belgian retailer has revealed that the phone's pre-order page is […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung SM-S780L shows up with 720p screen
Samsung is likely to launch a plethora of various smartphones this year like did in the previous one, and it looks like a device with model number SM-S780L is one device that could be unveiled in the coming weeks. The SM-S780L was caught visiting Samsung's website, and its user agent profile has revealed that it […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung confirms its Tizen smartphone is delayed… again
Well, Samsung just can't seem to catch a break with Tizen, as the first commercial smartphone running on the new OS has been delayed once again. NTT DoCoMo recently scrapped plans for its Tizen phone, and it looks like even Samsung isn't ready to release one just yet. “It is true that the release has been […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Round 2014 – Samsung vs. LG
It’s the story of twins where one went on to become extremely successful, while the other one struggling hard to make a name for itself. It may not have the twists and turns of the average Bollywood movie, but it does have moments which make you wonder, laugh and cry. Well, if you want to […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung releases Galaxy Note 3 Olympic Games Edition
Samsung is associated with the Olympic Games and banking on their association, Samsung has released their special Olympic Games Edition Galaxy Note 3 device. The phone is available only in Netherlands and the special edition brings a special packaging along with a Olympic Games cover, tickets to skating sessions in Amsterdam Olympic Stadium or a […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Rose Gold Galaxy Note 3 will launch in US via Verizon Wireless
Samsung announced the Rose Gold Galaxy 3 colour back in December and now Samsung has confirmed to release the Rose Gold variant of the Galaxy Note 3 in the United States. This new colour will be available via Verizon Wireless as the carrier has managed to get an exclusive deal with the Korean phone maker. […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Report: Galaxy S5 won’t have magnetic resonance wireless charging, tech not marketable according to Samsung
Back in October, rumors emerged about the possibility of Samsung implementing magnetic resonance wireless charging, a technology that allows wireless charging of a device without direct contact with the charging pad, on its smartphones. The rumors suggested that the technology would find its way into phones from mid-2014, but some were still hopeful that it would […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
![[Update: Root Fix available] Third-party accessories not working on Galaxy Note 3 post KitKat update](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/logo-samsung-2-226x127.jpg){kind=logo}
[Update: Root Fix available] Third-party accessories not working on Galaxy Note 3 post KitKat update
A few months ago, word got out that Samsung was working on a policy where only those accessories that were officially certified by the company would work on the Galaxy Note 3 (and future devices). Basically, any accessory not sporting Samsung's official identification chip would not work as intended (or at all), and it seems […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Gear made to work with the Nexus 5 unofficially
Despite what the naysayers might say, the Galaxy Gear is a solid first attempt at a smartwatch by Samsung, but one of its biggest disadvantages is that it is only compatible with Samsung devices, and only a handful few at that. While Samsung has hinted at future iterations of its smartwatch being compatible with non-Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Rumor: Galaxy S III and Note II to receive Android 4.4.2 KitKat by March end
The Galaxy Note 3 has started receiving the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update while we've seen a couple of leaked firmware for the Galaxy S4, and that has naturally made owners of the company's 2012 flagships wonder when it will be their turn to hop on to the latest version of the OS. A rumor late last […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Anti-cloning provision might prevent Apple and Samsung’s out-of-court settlement
Apple and Samsung are slated to enter talks in an attempt to settle their ongoing patent disputes out of court once and for all through licensing, but it looks like a settlement might not be that easy to achieve thanks to an anti-cloning provision that Apple wants to include in any settlement package it offers to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
