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Galaxy S5 or Note 4 will feature 64-bit processor, confirms ARM; 128-bit chips might follow soon after
Ever since Apple unveiled the iPhone 5s with its 64-bit processor, and ever since Samsung followed up the iPhone 5s' announcement with a confirmation that they're working on 64-bit processors as well, everyone has pretty much taken it for granted that these 64-bit CPUs will make it to Samsung devices in 2014. Samsung recently confirmed […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Samsung infographic on image sensors explains what it takes to make a good smartphone camera
Taking photos with a smartphone camera has become rather commonplace today, with smartphones offering image quality that rival those of some cheaper dedicated cameras. However, for most folks, a good camera is usually the one with the higher amount of megapixel count, which isn't actually the case, as a higher megapixel count usually just decides […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
![[Deal] AT&T offering up to 50% off on Samsung devices, including Galaxy S4, S4 Zoom, and Note II](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/logo-samsung-1-feature-226x127.jpg){kind=logo}
[Deal] AT&T offering up to 50% off on Samsung devices, including Galaxy S4, S4 Zoom, and Note II
As the holiday season approaches, many of you are probably looking forward to buying a new smartphone, either for yourself or for a friend or relative, and AT&T wants to help make the holiday shopping a bit cheaper. The carrier is currently offering up to a 50 percent discount on multiple Samsung devices – the […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung to launch Galaxy S4 mini La Fleur Edition between late December and early January
Back in October, we revealed that Samsung will be launching a La Fleur edition of the Galaxy S4 mini around Christmas, and now our insider has confirmed that the device will indeed be launching sometime around the end of December/early January. We're still in the dark concerning info about pricing and intended launch markets, though […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100) receives official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update
The wait is finally over! Samsung has just started rolling out Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100). It's been a long time since Samsung updated the Galaxy Note II to a new version of Android. The Galaxy Note II launched with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean out of the box and even today […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE (GT-N7105) receives official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update
The wait is finally over! Samsung has just started rolling out Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy Note II LTE (GT-N7105). It's been a long time since Samsung updated the Galaxy Note II to a new version of Android. The Galaxy Note II launched with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean out of the box and even […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Gear gets first custom ROM, includes native app installation and full-featured browser
The Galaxy Gear hasn't been what you'd call a successful product for Samsung, reportedly selling only around 50,000 units worldwide since its launch, but that hasn't stopped the development community from working on the device to make it better, and now the first proper custom ROM has appeared for Samsung's smartwatch. Called Null, the ROM […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
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[Update 2: 800,000 worldwide] Galaxy Gear sold 50,000 units in South Korea alone
Update: Oops, looks like the 50,000 sales figure was for South Korea only, which means the Galaxy Gear hasn't performed as bad as previously thought, though sales numbers in Samsung's home country do not necessarily mean the sales have been good in other markets. Update 2: Well, looks like Samsung is doing some damage control […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Apple gets another chance to ban Samsung products in the US
Ready for another bout between Apple and Samsung? The latest development comes from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit where the court affirms injunction denial for design patents but Apple can try again with the technical utility patents. Last time Apple had to prove the patented feature as the “sole” reason […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung working on portable fitness accessory called the Samsung Sport
The Galaxy S4 was the first Samsung device that had a focus on health-related features, and the Galaxy Gear also comes with a pedometer to help users track various physical parameters. It was rumored that the company is working on numerous wearable devices, and it looks like a portable fitness accessory could be one of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Wi-Fi (GT-P5110) receiving Android 4.2.2 update in Germany
Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 4.2.2 update (XXDMJ1) for the Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 in Germany. Apart from the usual changes and improvements that come as part and parcel of Android 4.2.2, including lockscreen widgets, Daydream screensaver mode, dedicated toggles page in the status bar, and more, the update includes stability […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Android 4.3 update for AT&T Galaxy S4 reportedly pulled because of unmentioned issues
Well, things don't seem to be going too well for Samsung's Android 4.3 updates for various devices. After the Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S III was put on hold because of major issues, it looks like AT&T might have done the same for the 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4. According to Android […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung delivers official statement regarding Galaxy S3’s Android 4.3 update issues
Two weeks ago, Samsung finally released the much awaited Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S III, but immediately after updating the device to Android 4.3 users started to complain about various bugs they were encountering. We ourselves tested the Android 4.3 update extensively and came to the conclusion that Samsung might have rushed with […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Samsung targets 100 million tablet shipments for 2014
The tablet market is where Samsung is expected to focus a large part of its resources in the coming year, including tablets with 12.2-inch and larger screens and even those with AMOLED displays. Last we heard, the Korean firm was targeting shipments of 42 million tablets in 2014, but according to the latest report out […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung ready to mass produce AMOLED displays with 560ppi pixel density for 2014 smartphones
Samsung’s Analyst Day event in Korea earlier this month revealed an interesting tidbit of information – the Korean manufacturer unveiled plans to bring out smartphones in 2014 with displays that have a high pixel density of 560ppi on screen sizes as low as 5-inches (that makes for a resolution of 2560 x 1440). Now, it […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
We’re live from the Samsung Developer Day in London
Samsung's been focusing on developers quite a lot lately, as the company hopes to get its ecosystem up and running and make it a major force in the smartphone market. Today, Samsung has kicked off its Developer Day event in London, following the global developer conference in San Francisco, and will be showing off its […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy J could be launching in markets outside Japan
Back in early October, Samsung announced the Galaxy J for Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo, as something of a cross between the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 – namely, the device was a Galaxy S4 but with a Snapdragon 800 processor, 3GB of RAM, and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out of the box. Now, a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Exclusive: N7100XXUEMK4 – Leaked Android 4.3 test firmware for Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100)
We have just obtained a brand new Android 4.3 test firmware – N7100XXUEMK4 – for the Samsung Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100). This would not have been possible without the help of our insider, so big kudos to him! We are expecting Samsung to officially roll out Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy Note II next […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 gets 6,500mAh extended battery from Mugen Power
The Galaxy Note 3 comes with quite a high-capacity 3,200mAh battery out of the box, making it one of the longest lasting Android devices out there. However, for those that are often on the move or just can't seem to keep their shiny new phablet down, Mugen Power has come up with a gigantic 6,500mAh […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung ATIV S receiving Windows Phone 8 GDR3 update
For the ten people out there that made the mistake of buying the ATIV S, Samsung's only flagship Windows Phone 8 device, it's time to update the device to the latest version of Microsoft's mobile OS, GDR3. The update is rolling out to users and brings the OS version up to 8.0.10517.150 – given the usual […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
