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    It’s raining Lollipops: Galaxy S5 Exynos variant starts getting Android 5.0 update

    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 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

    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

    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 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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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 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

    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

    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 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
    Patent shows Samsung’s dual Edge display and a peculiar panel

    Patent shows Samsung’s dual Edge display and a peculiar panel

    Ever since Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note Edge in September 2014 there have been questions about whether the same would be replicated on the company's Galaxy S flagship series. It has already been reported multiple times that at MWC 2015 Samsung is going to show off a Galaxy S6 variant that has dual Edge displays, […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    This might be our first look at the upcoming Galaxy S6’s original design

    This might be our first look at the upcoming Galaxy S6’s original design

    The Galaxy S6 is expected to be officially announced by Samsung next month during its event at the MWC 2015. There have been several leaks and rumours in the past,  shedding the lights on its hardware as well as software, but we think that this might be our first real look at the upcoming Galaxy S6's original […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Import data points towards a 5-inch screen on the Samsung Galaxy S6

    Import data points towards a 5-inch screen on the Samsung Galaxy S6

    Samsung is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S6, during its MWC 2015 event next month, and a lot of hardware specifications of the device have been leaked except its screen size. Now, the new import data from Zauba suggests that the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) might feature a 5-inch display, which is 0.1-inch […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    [Updated] Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) is getting the Lollipop update in Russia

    [Updated] Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) is getting the Lollipop update in Russia

    Well, it looks like Samsung Russia is planning to update all the older flagships from the company to Lollipop ahead of newer devices. After the Galaxy Note 3, the Galaxy S4 has started receiving the Android 5.0.1 update in the country. The update is rolling out to the Exynos variant of the device (GT-I9500), and […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    01-30-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy S4 mini LTE, Galaxy Note 4, and more

    01-30-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy S4 mini LTE, Galaxy Note 4, 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
    Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 pre-orders go live at Carphone Warehouse

    Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 pre-orders go live at Carphone Warehouse

    A couple of days back we reported that Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5, Samsung's newest metal touting smartphones, will soon be available to customers in the United Kingdom. Samsung has already confirmed the release date on which customers will be able to pick up a unit from the company's own stores as well as a […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago