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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
Samsung Knox customers to get 3 months of Google Drive for Work free with every subscription
Only hours back did we break news about the little revamp that Samsung's Knox service received. Turns out, there was more to come. Just in is an offer from the Google-Samsung duo for users of Samsung's Knox scheme; according to the offer, customers of Samsung's Knox receive three months of Google Drive for Work free with […]
- By Yash G.
- 9 years ago
Bangladesh gets the Tizen powered Samsung Z1
After announcing its first ever Tizen powered smartphone in the Indian market some weeks back, Samsung has gone ahead to launch the Z1 in the neighboring Bangladeshi market. The device has been priced 6,900 BDT (US$88) in the country, which isn't bad at all considering that buyers will also be getting 300 minutes worth of calls (Robi […]
- By Yash G.
- 9 years ago
2-3-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4 mini, Galaxy Grand 2 LTE, Galaxy Note 10.1, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Good for Samsung Knox now looking after enterprise users as well
Good and Samsung have inked a deal for a solution that will be used to provide enterprise users access to Good for Knox. In other words, the Samsung Knox platform has now extended beyond private use to now encompass businesses and enterprises. “Good is now the first enterprise mobility management (EMM) provider whose secure container platform […]
- By Yash G.
- 9 years ago
It’s raining Lollipops: Galaxy S5 Exynos variant starts getting Android 5.0 update
The Korean firm started rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop to the Snapdragon-equipped Galaxy S5 in December, 2014. However, the update was rolled out only in Poland initially. Just recently the company started seeding it in Russia and Malaysia. Nevertheless, the day has finally arrived when users with an Exynos-powered Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H) can taste the sweetness […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 9 years ago
Samsung announces Lee Sang-chul as the new head of marketing for mobile business
Samsung has announced that it has appointed Lee Sang-chul as the new head of strategic marketing for its mobile business, replacing Kim Seok-pil. This move comes just a month before the expected launch of its next-generation flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S6. Prior to taking charge of this important role, Lee Sang-chul used to be head of operations at […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
New Samsung payment system debuting with Galaxy S6 confirmed by Korean media
Samsung is often wont to go after Apple when it comes to some major features. We saw the Korean manufacturer implement a fingerprint sensor in its flagships after Apple introduced it in the iPhone, and we recently exclusively leaked details on Samsung's new payment system and that it is working with VISA to make it great […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Exclusive: The Samsung Galaxy S6 will be available in these four colours
Samsung has recently sent out press invites for the Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event, where it is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S6 (and possibly its curved screen variant). The launch event teaser image points towards a curved screen on the Galaxy S6, though no one really has correct information about […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung won’t be holding a remote Galaxy Unpacked 2015 Event in New York
Samsung has just officially started giving out invites for its Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. At the event, the Korean firm is expected to announce its next generation Galaxy S device, the Galaxy S6, its dual-edged display variant, the Galaxy S Edge, and a Tizen smartwatch with a round display […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 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
2-2-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Ace Style, 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 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 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
Samsung starts sending out press invitations for March 1st, hints at curved design
Press invites for an event scheduled for March 1st have finally started making rounds. The date had long been rumoured to host the launch of the next-gen Samsung flagship, i.e., the Galaxy S6. Emphasis is on curved design, as seen on the invite itself. The invite also has the words ‘What's Next' imprinted, along with a […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 9 years ago
The Samsung Galaxy J1 will have both dual-core and quad-core variants
The Galaxy J1 is among the least feature-packed devices that Samsung has launched recently. The phone recently went live in Malaysia with a dual-core processor on-board, which was surprising since leaked benchmarks had indicated that the J1 would feature a 64-bit quad-core processor from Marvell. Well, it turns out the Galaxy J1 will actually have two […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s Lollipop update finally fixes high latency problems while other OEMs continue to suffer
If you're a garage band fan, you'll know that doing similar stuff on Android phones is quite some task, because of the lag between the time you give input to the time when the sound is actually produced. Samsung seemed to have noticed this before any other Android smartphone OEM, and rolled out fixes for […]
- By Yash G.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S6 renders point at a phone that’s going to be slimmer than you expect
Innumerable leaks and rumours about the next-in-line Samsung flagship, aka the Galaxy S6 have popped up in the recent past. However, this one's perhaps the most comprehensive, when you're talking form than anything else. Previous leaks have pointed at a phone that might have support for various feature-enabled rear covers, suggesting that accessories will be […]
- By Yash G.
- 9 years ago
AT&T offering $100 bill credit with Galaxy Alpha purchase on Next program
AT&T, the second largest carrier in the United States, today posted about a new offer on Twitter which is only up for grabs for a limited time only. With every purchase of a Samsung Galaxy Alpha the carrier is offering $100 in bill credit. The only caveat is that customers have to purchase this smartphone […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
