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T-Mobile to offer $0 upgrades on Galaxy Note 3, S4, S III, and Note II on December 11
During the Black Friday weekend, T-Mobile had the numerous Samsung flagships available on a discount, and now the carrier is rumored to be preparing yet another sale as part of the second phase of an “Upgrade and Save” holiday offer. Under this offer, select users who are due for an upgrade will be informed that they're […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung to use PLS LCD displays for Galaxy S5 and Note 4?
We've gobbled up all the rumors and leaks about the Galaxy S5 eagerly, but the latest rumor is one that will probably turn off a lot of folks. According to the Korean media, Samsung is considering using PLS LCD displays on next year flagships like the Galaxy S5 and Note 4, in order to reduce […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung uses stun guns and other torturous methods to test mobile and home appliance durability
Every manufacturer tests its devices to ensure they are durable against wear and tear, and for Samsung, a company that ships millions of devices every year, these tests are of paramount importance. But how exactly does Samsung ensure its smartphones, tablets, and other devices will be able to keep working for a long time? Well, […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung to focus on smartphone accessories and peripherals in 2014
Samsung is reportedly planning to focus on the smartphone accessories and peripheral market in 2014, to make up for its lowered smartphone sales expectations, according to the Korean media. Smartphone demand has slowed down, while demand for accessories such as a batteries and covers continues to increase, which is reportedly the reason for Samsung focusing […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (SM-T110) gets Wi-Fi certification, user agent profile reveals specs
We told you it was coming, and now the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite has made an appearance in the wild to reaffirm its existence. The Galaxy Tab 3 Lite recently received Wi-Fi certification for the Wi-Fi-only model (SM-T110), which was also recently shipped to India for testing; meanwhile, a UAProf entry for the 3G variant […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Verizon’s Galaxy Note 3 gets another update, includes bug fixes and improvements
Verizon, North America's largest and most-infamous carrier, is pushing out a new update to the Galaxy Note 3 with various bug fixes, improvements, and “enhancements”, enhancements which we know better as bloatware. The update fixes bugs such as handwriting data entry issue for email and SMS, an email sync issue, Samsung keyboard crash, and others, […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 shipment passes 10 million units
Samsung has confirmed the global sales of the Galaxy Note 3. In just 2 months, Samsung has managed to move over 10 million units of the Galaxy Note 3 globally. This figure reflects the supply side of the sales, which in simpler terms, is the shipment done to the carriers, retailers. This Galaxy Note is […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A powered by Snapdragon 800 now available in South Korea
Korean carrier SK Telecom was the first to launch a Snapdragon 800-powered Galaxy S4 on its LTE-A network, and now it has become the first to launch the oft-rumored Galaxy S4 Active with the newer Snapdragon chip. The updated rugged Galaxy S4 seems to have been launched quietly without much fanfare, and apart from the […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung reduces smartphone sales expectations to 330 million units for 2014
Samsung has huge plans for its mobile division for the coming year, but when it comes to smartphones, the company might have reduced its sales expectations by a considerable amount. Earlier reports said Samsung was aiming to sell around 360 million smartphones next year, but now a new report says that target has been lowered […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
T-Mobile Galaxy Note II (SGH-T889) getting Android 4.3 update
The Android 4.3 update for various Samsung devices is slowly but surely making its way to users in the past few weeks, and now it's the turn of the T-Mobile variant of the Galaxy Note II to receive the much-awaited new version of Android. The update (build number T889UVUCMK7) is appearing on users' devices since a few […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung to launch La Fleur editions of Galaxy S4, Galaxy Core and other handsets in 2014
As we reach the end of this eventful year in tech, Samsung seems to be finding new ways to expand its smartphone and tablet lineup. There are Lite versions of many Samsung devices coming out next year, and now we've received word from our insider that our favorite Korean manufacturer will be expanding its smartphone […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung SM-G900F, possibly a Galaxy S5 variant, shows up in benchmark
Last week, an unknown device with model number SM-G900S showed up in a benchmark, and speculation began that it could be the Galaxy S5. Just a day later, the SM-G900F showed up in a shipping manifest, and that got everyone thinking we'll be getting two variants of the Galaxy S5 as has been rumored a […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
Satellite made from Samsung Nexus S used to call Earth from space
Samsung's Nexus S might be something of a forgotten smartphone today, but the bright minds at NASA found it good enough to heavily modify it into a phone-powered satellite called “PhoneSat” and send it into space two weeks ago, and now NASA has been successeful in using the PhoneSat to call Earth from space. The […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
EU Commission wants more concessions to end antitrust suit against Samsung
The EU Commission is unsatisfied with the commitments offered by Samsung, Joaquin Almunia has confirmed. Almunia, Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy believes the commitments offered by the world's largest smartphone maker is less and reckons “Samsung may have to improve concessions offered two months ago to end an antitrust investigation […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
ZeroLemon launches 10,000 mAh extended battery pack for Galaxy Note 3
Not finding the battery life on your Galaxy Note 3 sufficient enough? Well, extended batteries are always there to rescue you from the inconvenience of being short on battery when you need it, and ZeroLemon has come out with the most powerful battery backup for Samsung's latest phablet – a battery with a whopping capacity […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J officially launched in Taiwan
Less than a week after Samsung teased the device for Taiwan, the Galaxy J has been officially launched in the country. The phone will be available in red and white colors (the blue variant will remain exclusive to Japan) between mid-December and early January for 21,900 TWD ($740) off-contract, or for 7,990 TWD ($270) on carrier […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Samsung gains more market share in the US as Android continues to dominate
comScore has released its latest monthly report on the smartphone market in the U.S., and the report shows that Samsung is continuing to increase its share of one of the world's most important smartphone markets. The Korean manufacturer now holds 25.4 percent of the market, with an increase of 1.3 percent over the previous quarter, […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
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[Video] Samsung’s latest Galaxy Note 3 ad features Canadian artist Robin Thicke
Samsung continues to team up with singers and musicians to promote the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, and the latest ad features American-Canadian musician and actor Robin Thicke. However, the ad seems made more to promote a single feature on the phablet – it shows someone taking a picture of Thicke using the Note […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Samsung Chromebook launched in India for Rs. 26,990
India is a market Google has been increasingly focusing on lately, and the company has launched the Samsung Chromebook in the country as yet another step towards increasing its presence in the region. The Chromebook is priced at Rs. 26,990, and will be available from retail and online stores Reliance Digital, Croma and Flipkart from December […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Stable custom Android 4.4 KitKat ROM comes to the Galaxy Nexus
The Galaxy Nexus was a great smartphone for its time, combining some of the best specs on phones at the time with a completely redesigned version of Android. It received three major Android updates after that, but when Android 4.4 KitKat came, Google decided it was time to end support for its first impressive Nexus […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
