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Gear Fit undergoes the teardown treatment
After the Galaxy S5, it was time for the iFixit crew to turn their attention to the Gear Fit. Samsung’s first fitness tracker comes with a 1.84-inch curved AMOLED screen with a resolution of 432 x 128 and a 180 MHz ARM Cortex M4 CPU that is manufactured by STMicroelectronics. Unlike the Gear 2 and […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Galaxy J gets a blue color variant in Taiwan
The blue color variant of the Galaxy J was said to be exclusive to Japan, but it looks like Samsung isn’t sticking to its original plan as the manufacturer has launched the blue version of the device in Taiwan. The LTE-enabled device was available in red and white color variants in the country since last […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Verizon disables PayPal fingerprint support in the Galaxy S5
Yesterday, PayPal announced that its fingerprint-based authentication system was live in 25 countries. Users will be able to authenticate their digital purchases on PayPal by swiping down on the home button. The idea is a novel way of extending the functionality offered by the fingerprint sensor. However, it looks like all carriers are not going […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Chainfire’s root now works with seven additional versions of the Galaxy S5
Chainfire has managed to root the international version of the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) even before the launch of the handset. Today, the developer announced that he has rooted seven additional variants of the Galaxy S5: SM-900H (International Exynos), SM-G900M (Middle and South America), SM-G900R4 (US Cellular), SM-G900T (T-Mobile US), SM-G900T1 (Metro PCS), SM-G900W8 (Canada) and […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
T-Mobile and Samsung to offer $200 to users to switch from a BlackBerry device
It looks like T-Mobile CEO John Legere is going all-out to ensure that users on his carriers wean away from Blackberry devices. After stating last month that the contract between T-Mobile and BlackBerry will not be renewed, Legere has announced trade-in deals for existing BlackBerry users. The latest such offer lets users receive a gift […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung stress tests the Galaxy S5 so you don’t have to
Before a device is retail-ready, it undergoes a bevy of tests that ensure that it can survive the daily wear and tear. Samsung, like all manufacturers, conducts a variety of tests to determine what areas need fixing after the design of the handset is finalized. For instance, at Samsung’s test labs, a machine drops the […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung files a trademark for ‘Gear Solo’ and ‘Gear Now’ in the US
Earlier this month, we discovered that the 3G-enabled version of the Gear 2 smartwatch would likely be called the Gear Solo. A recent trademark filing by Samsung for the “Samsung Gear Solo” name confirms this rumor. The Gear Solo is said to feature a SIM card slot and come with the ability to make phone […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung design patent reveals a tablet with a hole in it
Patent filings often reveal the quirky form factors manufacturers are working on, like a tablet with curved margins. The latest patent filing from the South Korean manufacturer features a Galaxy Tab-like tablet with a unique design twist: The device in question has a prominent hole in the bottom right corner. There is no indication as […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Rogers offering the Gear 2 Neo for $49 on purchase of a Galaxy S5
Canadian carrier Rogers is offering a great deal for customers buying the Galaxy S5 on a new two-year contract. Users buying the Galaxy S5 would be eligible to get the Gear 2 Neo for just $49.99, a discount of $170 from the device’s suggested retail price of $219.99. The Galaxy S5 is available for $249.99 […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung announces global availability of the Galaxy Ace Style
After launching the Galaxy Ace Style in Germany last week, Samsung has stated that the device will be available globally soon. The device is the first in the new Galaxy Ace line and is targeted at the mid-range segment, while boasting hardware that is clearly entry-level. The device features a 4-inch screen with a resolution […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 Neo gets a price cut in India, now available for Rs. 33,990
When Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 3 Neo in India last month, it faced a lot of criticism from users as the device was priced in the vicinity of the original Galaxy Note 3. Samsung is now rectifying the issue by lowering the price of the device by Rs. 5,000. The Galaxy Note 3 Neo […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung offering 15% cashback on the Galaxy S5 in India
After stating that the Galaxy S5 would cost anywhere between INR 51,500 and INR 53,000 at the official launch event last week, Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S5 in India would be priced at INR 51,500. The price is certainly high, but Samsung is trying to lure in customers by offering a 15 percent […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Three unannounced handsets (SM-C115L, SM-W350F and SM-Z9005) head to India for testing
Indian import export site Zauba has divulged information on three unannounced handsets that have made their way into India for testing. The first device features a model number SM-C115L, which is likely to be a variant of the Galaxy S5 Zoom (SM-C115). Four units of the SM-C115L have been sent to India for testing, with […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Dual-SIM Galaxy S5 launches in China, exclusive to China Telecom
Samsung has officially launched a dual-SIM version of the Galaxy S5 designated for China Telecom without much fanfare yesterday. The dual-SIM version of the handset bears a model number G9009D and will retail for $850 (CNY5,299). It will be available along with the standard editions of the Galaxy S5 starting April 11. One SIM card […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Ativ SE is now official, available for pre-order on Verizon
After months of leaks and rumors, the Ativ SE is official. Originally though to be unveiled during Microsoft’s BUILD conference in San Francisco, the Ativ SE launched directly on Verizon. The device runs Windows Phone 8, comes with a 5-inch full-HD screen, 13 MP camera, Snapdragon 800 2.3 GHz quad-core CPU, 2 GB RAM, 16 […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
