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Samsung Galaxy S4 and Note 3 could become ‘true eight-core’ devices through software upgrade
By now it's pretty common knowledge that Samsung's Exynos 5 Octa isn't really a true eight-core chip, only allowing either four low-power Cortex-A7 cores or four high-performance Cortex-A15 cores to be active at any time. So when Samsung announced that its Exynos Octa chip would soon be gaining the ability to use all eight cores […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S4 Active with Snapdragon 800 processor rumored once again
You probably don't remember it, but a variant of the Galaxy S4 Active with a Snapdragon 800 processor (SHV-E470S) was recently seen flexing its muscles in benchmarks, and now a report suggests that this faster version of the tough and strong Galaxy S4 is indeed in the works for a release in Korea next month. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
ARM demos Exynos 5 Octa’s HMP support
Samsung confirmed the development of Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) yesterday and ARM has now posted few videos showcasing HMP's capability. The videos show how Exynos 5 Octa 5420 can use all or some of the cores, which in this case, they run QuickOffice and Angry Birds Rio. The third video also shows how big.LITTLE can work […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
More Tizen 3.0 images leaked, running on a Galaxy S3 this time
Samsung must be working double-time on Tizen, as merely a day after version 3.0 of the upcoming OS was seen running on a Galaxy S4, we now have images of it running on a developer edition of the Galaxy S3 (this developer device is what carriers and developers have had access to for working on […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Best free games for Samsung Tablets
Filling up your Samsung Android tablet with fun new apps? Before you plunge into the mammoth App Store, take a peek at our list of essential games for tablets to get you started. We’ve scouted the web and trialled some of the best free apps for android on our Samsung Galaxy tab to give you […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
International Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A (GT-I9506) takes top spot in GFX Bench benchmarks
Many are patiently waiting for the arrival of the international LTE-A variant (GT-I9506) of the Galaxy S4, which is powered by the almighty Snapdragon 800 processor and was recently spotted at the IFA, with specs confirmed to us by our insider. If you've been wondering exactly how powerful the device is going to be, then […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 uses PenTile AMOLED like Galaxy S4
Whenever Samsung makes a new flagship handset official, one question always arises – does it use a Super AMOLED display with a PenTile matrix, or maybe, just maybe, an RGB matrix? Well, if that question has been lingering on your mind regarding the Galaxy Note 3, then the answer is that Samsung has once again […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung begins offering Single Radio Voice Call Continuity service to consumers
Network operators around the world are looking to start providing voice calls over their LTE networks via VoLTE technology (voice over LTE), though by default, VoLTE doesn't allow switching voice calls to 3G networks when the need arises, such as in areas where the operator's LTE network isn't available, which means that if you lose […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Heterogeneous Multi-Processing will be integrated in Exynos 5 Octa
One of the issues we had with Exynos 5 Octa was the inability to support Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP). Now Samsung has confirmed that its Exynos 5 Octa with ARM's big.LITTLE technology will support Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP). In simpler terms, with HMP, the SoC will be able to use all eight cores at once or just […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Snapchat already available for Samsung Galaxy Gear
Developer support for the Galaxy Gear is one of those things that will decide whether Samsung's smartwatch lives or dies in the market, and for now, it looks like developers are happily jumping on the smartwatch trend. Popular picture sharing service Snapchat has launched a version of its app for the Gear – Snapchat Micro […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Gear up for pre-order in the UK
The Galaxy Gear won't be compatible with devices other than the Galaxy Note 3 initially, so it makes sense to buy the two together or not buy the Gear at all. However, if you do wish to buy the Galaxy Gear separately in the UK, you can pre-order one for yourself from retailer Clove starting […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Exynos OCTA-pella: Performance + Efficiency in Perfect Harmony
In the OCTA-pella video, you'll see how the Exynos 5 Octa uses ARM big.LITTLE processing to balance workloads across CPU cores, using the right core for the right task.
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
High-security Galaxy S III now available in Germany, costs €1700
Samsung's KNOX security solution, recently approved by the US Department of Defense, already provides a secure way of using the company's devices by both enterprises and consumers. However, in Germany the security requirements seem to be even more severe, which has resulted in the launch of a high-security version of the Galaxy S III, using […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung sold over 38 million Galaxy Note devices
Samsung's CEO JK Shin confirmed the sales of its Galaxy Note range that was introduced couple of years back. At a press meet during IFA, JK Shin said that the Galaxy Note range – which includes the original Galaxy Note and the Galaxy Note II – sold over 38 million units. That's impressive number for […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung promises something new for its Exynos chip
Samsung Exynos' official twitter account sent out a cryptic tweet over the weekend teasing something for the Exynos processor. While we're unsure what they're hinting about but the tweets sent out last week and few hours ago promise an “evolution” of the Exynos processor. The first tweet shows something like a microphone while the second […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Gear is just a start, more smartwatches expected from Samsung
Given comments and reactions from our readers as well as consumers, Galaxy Gear seems to have received a mixed bag of reception. And if you disliked the first iteration of Galaxy Gear, Samsung confirms to bring many new variants that will suit your needs. Samsung confirmed to Slashgear that its companion device will come various […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear arriving in Canada on October 4th
The Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear will be arriving in Canada on October 4th, according to the folks over at MobileSyrup, who have received confirmation that at least TELUS will be carrying both devices. Pricing details are unavailable, but you can expect to pay the same amount that North American customers will have to cough up – $299 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung SM-W2014 shows up in shipping manifest
We had earlier seen multiple upcoming Samsung phones make an appearance, following the new scheme of the model number starting with SM (like the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear), and now another one has showed up on a shipping manifest on Zuaba, carrying the model number SM-W2014. No other details are mentioned, but with […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 priced at £649 in the UK, Gear at £299, combo at £849
The prices of the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear in the UK have been officially revealed by Samsung on its official website. The 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 3 will cost a lofty £649, the Gear is priced at £299, and buying the two together will set you back £849 (a £100 off unlike Verizon's bundle, which gives no discounts). […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung UNPACKED Episode 2 livestream now available on YouTube
Samsung's UNPACKED Episode 2 was one of the most interesting and eventful events the Korean manufacturer has held, introducing us to the best iteration of the Galaxy Note 3, the new Galaxy Gear smartwatch, and the surprising upgraded variant of the Galaxy Note 10.1. If you missed watching the live stream of the entire event […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
