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Samsung Smart TV privacy policy has got everyone worried
Samsung's Smart TV privacy policy is taking a lot of criticism since the last couple of days ever since a reddit user found out a few sentences in the policy which essentially warn users not to talk about personal or sensitive information in front of their smart TV because it would pick that up. Comparisons are being drawn […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung still leads Indian market but is ‘losing its grip’
Last week a report from research firm Canalys claimed that in Q4 2014 Micromax had dethroned Samsung to become India's largest smartphone vendor. The data in the report suggested that Micromax's market share had grown to 22 percent in India against Samsung's 20 percent. Samsung was quick to refute Canalys and it presented a report from […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Lollipop may not be really available for the Galaxy S5 at Samsung Experience Shops in Best Buy
Earlier today a supposed Samsung Experience Shop rep posted on Reddit that it was possible to get the Galaxy S5 updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop through these shops which are located inside Best Buy stores. The rep claimed that at start of business today binary code for Android 5.0 was downloaded in the tool that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Case maker says the Galaxy S6 seen in its renders is the real deal
Samsung's MWC 2015 event has already been scheduled so we don't really have to wait for too long for the Galaxy S6 to be officially unveiled. Recently some new renders from case maker Verus were posted online which hinted at the design of Samsung's upcoming flagship. It is common for accessory manufacturers to receive information about […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung once again reported to be supplying chips for the next iPhone
Time and again it has been reported that Apple hasn't quite been able to end its reliance on Samsung's semiconductor division even though it wants to move its business elsewhere. Other vendors have fallen short and it looks like none have displayed the capacity and reliability that Samsung's chipmaking arm offers. Apple had apparently wanted […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Latest Chrome for Android update fixes permissions error on some Samsung devices
Google today announced that it is rolling out a new version of its Chrome browser for Android. Usually the changelog only states generic changes like performance improvements and bug fixes if no new features are being added. Chrome for Android's latest version, 40.0.2214.109, doesn't bring any new features however the changelog does mention one particular […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
![[Update: Now rolling out] Sprint to release Android 5.0 for Galaxy S5 tomorrow](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/s5-lollipop-feature-190x127.png)
[Update: Now rolling out] Sprint to release Android 5.0 for Galaxy S5 tomorrow
Verizon became the first carrier in the United States to release Android 5.0 for the Galaxy S5 earlier this week and it looks like one of its competitors is following suit. Sprint seems to be on track to release Android 5.0 Lollipop for its Galaxy S5 users tomorrow, February 5th. Word of the upcoming update […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
AT&T Galaxy S5 receives software update that’s not Lollipop
Yesterday Verizon released Android 5.0 Lollipop for its Galaxy S5 users. They're a pretty lucky bunch given that Big Red is the first major wireless carrier in the United States to release this update for Samsung's 2014 flagship. AT&T Galaxy S5 users will be getting a software update notification shortly and they shouldn't get their […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung picks up former Google executive to lead Internet of Things efforts
Samsung has made no secret of its desire to become a major player in the Internet of Things arena. Last month CEO BK Yoon said that the company is going to spend $100 million to develop a new open framework which will allow wearable devices like fitness trackers to communicate with connected objects like home […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
New Galaxy Tab 5 might have 4:3 aspect ratio as well
We have already reported that Samsung is working on new Galaxy Tab tablets. It is expected that these tablets are going to have displays with 4:3 aspect ratio instead of the 16:9 aspect ratio that Samsung has stuck with in the past. According to information obtained through the import tacking website Zauba the new Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Analysts predict ‘stellar performance’ for Samsung’s chipmaking business
Samsung's chipmaking business might soon enjoy increased attention from companies like Qualcomm and NVIDIA. The company's semiconductor division was able to work out the 14nm FinFET production process while many of its competitors were wrapping up their deployment of 16nm systems. This gives the business an edge that rivals don't have and companies could soon […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Micromax overtakes Samsung as India’s largest smartphone vendor
Looks like there is no break in bad news for Samsung. In the latest data provided by research firm Canalys it is claimed that Micromax has passed Samsung and it is now the largest smartphone vendor in India. Micromax is an Indian smartphone manufacturer and apparently it was able to dethrone Samsung in Q4 2014. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S6 price for Europe rumored
There's already a lot of hype about Samsung's upcoming smartphones. Earlier today the invites for the Galaxy S6 event were also sent out. We'll be seeing an official announcement from the company soon enough. Pricing and availability information will be revealed by Samsung at the event but today purported European pricing for the new smartphones is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Russia president shown the door
Steve Lee, the president of Samsung Russia, has been shown the door if reports out of Russia are to be believed. The change comes ahead of layoffs at the company expected next month which will reportedly claim 20 percent of the employees at Samsung Russia. Even though the subsidiary's individual performance has not been disclosed […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Verizon Galaxy S5 Android 5.0 Lollipop update released
Verizon has just released the much awaited Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Samsung Galaxy S5. It brings all of the new features that come part and parcel of Lollipop apart from its own tweaks and improvements. Users will immediately notice Material Design which adds fluid animations and themes to the operation system. Shortcuts for Phone and Camera […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
