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Samsung delivers huge incentives to chipset suppliers
Samsung is planning to provide a huge incentive to its chip suppliers by paying 14.2 billion won, the equivalent of $12.3 million. The tech company has 103 chip suppliers and it's been making some solid progress in this department as of late. 2015 has been a big year for chipsets, with the arrival of the […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy Note 5 prototype heads to India for R&D
A Galaxy Note 5 prototype has been imported into India for the purposes of research and development, it carries model number SM-N920F, we know this is a model of the Galaxy Note 5 because the handset has already made the customary stop at the FCC bearing model number SM-N920. The prototype was spotted on the import […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung formally adds 10nm FinFET in its foundry’s process roadmap
About two months back Samsung unveiled its next-generation 10nm FinFET manufacturing plans, the move came barely a month after it released its first smartphones that use the 14nm FinFET based Exynos 7420 processor. At that time Samsung said that the processing node will be fully functional by the end of next year. It was reported recently that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Galaxy Note 5 is being released early to hold off competition from Apple’s new iPhones
Over the past few years Samsung has unveiled new Galaxy Note handsets at the IFA convention in Berlin which takes place every September, there was no reason to believe otherwise until we came to know that this time around Samsung is not sticking to the same release timeframe. Instead the company is going to go for […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung begins IoT.js development for expanding interoperability to devices
Looks like Samsung isn't just innovating with their unique hardware, but also with their software. Samsung has recently opened development of a platform called IoT.js which is a platform for the Internet of Things that means to expand the interoperability of lightweight devices. What is the internet of things? Well, it's basically a more efficient […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Latest Galaxy S6, LG G4 camera shootout keeps the camera king on the throne
The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge have been prized for their cameras, and this still remains true some three months after both devices made their debut onto the world market. Tech enthusiasts like to place competing devices against each other, and market demand continues to show that a stellar camera experience is paramount for tech-savvy […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
New photos show the Galaxy S6 edge on top of a prototype S6 edge+
If you needed more proof that the Galaxy S6 edge+ will be a bigger version of the Galaxy S6 edge, then the latest batch of leaked photos should give it to you. The photos show a Galaxy S6 edge sitting atop a prototype of its bigger sibling, and reveal a couple of small changes in […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung planning to add touch controls on the side and backside of its future smartphones?
A new Samsung patent registered in 2014 shows an interesting new concept regarding touch controls. It appears that they intend to bring more touch actions to their Edge devices which involve the side and the back of the device. The Galaxy S6 Edge and the Note 4 Edge brought forth a lot of interesting new […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
This infographic shows Samsung’s eccentric color choices for its smartphones
Ever wondered how Samsung decides what color options would accompany a particular smartphone? Did you know that the selection of the right colors for a device is almost as important as the device's design, and that the colors and material used for a smartphone go hand in hand? Well, some of you probably knew it wasn't a very simple […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
MetroPCS is offering Samsung Galaxy Core Prime 4G for free with $40 or higher plans
The Galaxy Core Prime 4G, an entry-level smartphone with 4G LTE connectivity, is being currently offered for free by MetroPCS through its ‘Switch to MetroPCS' campaign. The offer is applicable for those who are willing to take up the carrier's $40 or higher plans. Apart from the Galaxy Core Prime 4G, MetroPCS is also offering […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
New entry-level Samsung smartphone found in UAProf, could be the Galaxy Young 3
A new entry-level Android smartphone from Samsung, the SM-G150NL, has surfaced on the Internet. A user agent profile of the device was discovered on Samsung's own website by the guys over at NapiDroid.hu. Going by its model number, the device appears to be a successor to the Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130). It device will have a screen […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung market share ahead of Apple in Q2
Samsung's smartphone shipments in the second quarter covered 26.8% of the market share as opposed to 16.4% for Apple. While these numbers are very positive the tech company might see an overall diminished growth this year as opposed to 2014 which is due to smartphone sales stagnating. The Galaxy S6 has sold a lot of […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Silicon Valley companies take Samsung’s side in Apple lawsuit
A new development in the Samsung-Apple patent battle now involves the biggest companies of Silicon Valley. Facebook, Google, Dell, HP & eBay are all taking Samsung's side in this lawsuit with a petition to the federal appeals court. The petition is meant to spare Samsung from paying the patent infringements caused by the Galaxy devices. […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J5 launching in South Korea for $260
One of Samsung's first smartphones with a front-facing LED flash, the Galaxy J5, has been announced for the company's home country of South Korea. The Galaxy J5 was launched in China and India earlier this month, and the phone's claim to fame are its imaging prowess. In addition to a 5 MP front camera with […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
07-20-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A5, Galaxy S4 LTE, Galaxy Alpha, and more
Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup, and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Incipio case lets you use a microSD card with your Galaxy S6 devices
Memory should no longer be an issue if you're a proud owner of a Galaxy S6 or a Galaxy S6 Edge thanks to Incipio. The accessory passes as ‘Offgrid' and it's meant to expand your battery life, but as an added bonus it has a microSD slot. Using the slot you can expand your S6 memory […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung offering a free Galaxy S6 with select 4K TVs in the US
Samsung has kicked off a new promotion in the US that is bundling a free 32GB Galaxy S6 with select 4K SUHD TVs. Well, anyone who has the cash to buy one of the TVs that are part of the prmotion won't really be jumping in joy for the free S6, but it's still a good […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 firmware now available online
The Galaxy Tab S2 with a metal build was announced earlier today, which is Samsung's thinnest tablet ever with a waistline of just 5.9 mm. The tablet will be available for purchase starting next month, but its firmware is already available online. The Galaxy Tab S2 will be offered in two variants; 8.0-inch and 9.7-inch screen sizes, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A8 to go on sale in South Korea on July 24
A week after getting unveiled in China, the Galaxy A8 has now been confirmed to be launching in Samsung's home market on July 24th. Samsung's thinnest smartphone ever with a waistline of 5.9 mm, the A8 will be available from carrier STK in white and gold for a price of 649,000 won – that comes up […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
How does the Galaxy Tab S2 stack up to the Galaxy Tab S?
Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S2 has been given an official unveil, and the tablet brings the company's stunning Super AMOLED displays to its tablet lineup for the third round (second, if you don't want to count the Galaxy Tab 7.7 from 2011.) The original Galaxy Tab S was a nice device overall, but how does […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
