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Android N has been revealed, and Samsung flagships are still running Android 5.1 Lollipop
Yesterday, Google surprised everyone by revealing the next major iteration of Android a couple of months before the Google I/O developer conference, where new Android versions are usually unveiled. In fact, Android N's reveal has come so early that smartphone manufacturers still haven't updated existing devices to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which came out in October last […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Hey Samsung, why is the Galaxy Note 4 on the back burner for the Lollipop update?
Samsung has done a tremendous job this year of updating its devices to the latest version of Android. Android 5.0 has made its way to a lot of Galaxy smartphones in a short span of time, with Samsung focusing equally on devices both old and new, as well as devices that aren't too widely available. The Galaxy S4 Active and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
It’s awesome that the Samsung Galaxy Note II will be updated to Lollipop
How often have you heard of an Android device that's more than two years old get an official update to a major new version of Android? Outside of Google's Nexus lineup, it's not something that has ever come to pass – every flagship out there usually gets one or two major updates within 2 years […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
One chip may change your mind about the Gear S3
The Gear S2 can be had for as low as $130-$140 now (if you're willing to buy a certified refurbished model from Amazon), which makes it a tempting offer for those who deem $350 too expensive for the wearable. And yet, those looking for a budget-friendly deal have decided that the Gear S3 is not for them […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
State of the update: Samsung’s policy is slowly improving
It has become something of a hobby for many in smartphone land: bemoan Samsung's unreliable update policy. Many of our visitors come to do just that, and we play the game ourselves from time to time. However, as controversial as it may sound, slowly but surely hell is freezing over, at least in some markets. Samsung […]
- By Michel G.
- 7 years ago
Samsung is not playing it safe with the Android Nougat update
With a few days of playing around with the Android Nougat-running Galaxy S7 under our belt, it's time to take a step back, reflect, and acknowledge that Samsung is actually taking quite a risk here. Samsung's flagship Galaxy devices receive two major Android updates, apart from the now regular security patches. The Galaxy S5 started out on Android […]
- By Michel G.
- 7 years ago
Android N will bring a couple of features already found on Samsung devices
The introduction of Multi Window on Samsung devices brought a great twist to multitasking on smartphones, with the feature allowing users to take advantage of the large displays on their devices by running more than one app at the same time. We saw Multi Window make its way to Apple's iOS with the iPad Pro last year, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
The Galaxy A9 is bound to have mind-boggling battery life
The Galaxy A8 didn't get the attention it deserved. While a tad overpriced, the Galaxy A8 is an impressive mid-range smartphone. It has nice features like a fingerprint sensor, premium-feeling design, and software that works smooth and quick despite the mid-range chipset. But the best thing about it is the battery life. The A8 has […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Dear Google, your OEMs can’t keep up!
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich turned into Android 4.0.1 (October 21, 2011), 4.0.2 (November 28, 2011), 4.0.3 (December 16, 2011), and 4.0.4 (March 25, 2012), which then turned into Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (July 9, 2012). Then, there was Android 4.1.1 (July 2012) and Android 4.1.2 (October 2012), followed by Android 4.2 Jelly Bean (Nov. […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
The Galaxy Note 5 is the most complete Samsung Galaxy flagship ever
I hated the Galaxy Note 4. Hate isn't the word my colleagues here at SamMobile will use, but none of them were fans of the Note 4 either. The hardware was great, but the laggy software was what ruined the device when it launched, and Samsung's abysmal software support further sealed the deal in making the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Happy Medium: the Gear S2 and Android compatibility
Samsung’s Gear S2 is another great smartwatch to continue the company’s commitment to a field it dabbled in starting in the late 1990s and even six years ago before the Galaxy Gear’s entrance in 2013. The company’s Gear smartwatch offerings have been well-crafted, but they’ve always been criticized from vanilla Android fans who want Samsung’s […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung needs to work on software consistency across devices
With the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge came the best version of Samsung's software. After years of complaints, Samsung finally realized it needed software that is fast and visually appealing, and aside from a couple of issues, the company delivered on both fronts. Since the launch of the two S6 phones, the new Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s Android 5.1.1 devices are very optimized in terms of battery life
This year has been a bad one for flagship smartphones, with almost every device having launched with Android 5.0 Lollipop suffering from battery life ranging from poor to slightly above average for most. Everyone was quick to blame the relatively small batteries on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge for the disappointing endurance, but even […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Why do you hate the Galaxy Note 4 so much, Samsung?
The Galaxy E series started getting an update to Android 5.1.1 today. Android 5.1.1 – that's the latest available version of the OS from Google, and it's currently making its way to one of Samsung's cheapest smartphone lineups. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge have already gotten the update since they are the company's […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Why is Samsung removing important components from its mid-range and budget devices?
Samsung is a giant in the tech world and it has a selection of truly amazing devices, but while they made some brilliant decisions in the past they also made poor decisions. One of those decisions is removing certain essential components from their devices for no reason, such as light sensors, auto brightness or proximity […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
