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    Exclusive: First look at Samsung’s low-end Tizen interface, more details on SM-Z130H

    Exclusive: First look at Samsung’s low-end Tizen interface, more details on SM-Z130H

    Two months ago, SamMobile spilled beans on Samsung’s upcoming low-end Tizen device (SM-Z130H), but at that time we only had a few details about the device. A week ago, the device’s User Agent Profile (UAProf) went online on Samsung’s website, which confirmed a few details we leaked earlier. Today, we have received new information about […]

    • By Faryaab S.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung to make ‘80% of mobile processors used in Apple devices’ from 2016

    Samsung to make ‘80% of mobile processors used in Apple devices’ from 2016

    With a slew of lawsuits having played out between Apple and Samsung over the last few years, it's no secret the companies aren't the best of friends in the public eye. But Samsung has continually manufactured Apple's A-series SoCs that power iPhones and iPads. In recent months, it has been rumored that Apple has been […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    11-17-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Grand 2, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Mega 6.3, and more

    11-17-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Grand 2, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Mega 6.3, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
    Samsung releases Gear S Experience app on the Play Store

    Samsung releases Gear S Experience app on the Play Store

    Samsung loves showing off what its latest devices can do, and every so often the company comes up with so-called Experience apps that let you demo the features of a Samsung device on any Android phone or tablet. With the Gear S out in the market as the first smartwatch that features a SIM card […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Gear S now available for purchase in Canada

    Samsung Gear S now available for purchase in Canada

    Earlier this week Samsung confirmed that it will begin selling the Gear S smartwatch in Canada very soon. The Gear S smartwatch is indeed available now in Canada, folks in the country can pick one up for $399. At this point in time the wearable device is only being sold through Samsung's stores. The company has […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung addresses Galaxy Note Edge curved display durability

    Samsung addresses Galaxy Note Edge curved display durability

    Back in September, Samsung showed off the Galaxy Note Edge. This smartphone stands out from the pack because of its curved display. Many were curious about what Samsung had done with this smartphone and the biggest question they asked was whether or not this curved display was durable. Samsung has addressed those concerns in a […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Dual SIM Galaxy A5 spotted on Samsung’s China website

    Dual SIM Galaxy A5 spotted on Samsung’s China website

    Smartphones with dual SIM compatibility tend to perform well in emerging markets which is why it is not going to surprise anyone that a dual SIM variant of Samsung Galaxy A5 was spotted on the company's China website. Not much is different between this variant and the one Samsung showed off at the end of […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    11-14-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4 LTE-A, Galaxy Ace 4, Galaxy Alpha, and more

    11-14-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4 LTE-A, Galaxy Ace 4, 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 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung explains about 10 hidden features of the Galaxy Note 4

    Samsung explains about 10 hidden features of the Galaxy Note 4

    Samsung's TouchWiz UX is generally known for abundance of software features but the version of TouchWiz which comes pre-installed on the Galaxy Note series of smartphones has even more features. Sometimes, it's hard to find out these features, so Samsung has listed and explained 10 such hidden software features of the Galaxy Note 4 on their […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Gear VR overheating reports rubbished

    Gear VR overheating reports rubbished

    Given that users will have to wear a virtual reality headset on their face comfort is always a big point of focus for manufacturers. Reports started circulating yesterday that developers had noticed overheating problems with the Gear VR headset from Samsung but the company has rubbished those reports as it says the problem has already been […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung decline results in pay cuts for executives

    Samsung decline results in pay cuts for executives

    In case you haven't heard up till now, Samsung Electronics isn't having a great year, and that's primarily because of declining sales that are having a direct impact on the revenue. Sliding revenue means less money in the boss's pocket, that's evident from Samsung mobile chief J.K. Shin's pay for the third quarter of this year, […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung reportedly working on Volt, an original video content service

    Samsung reportedly working on Volt, an original video content service

    With revenues considerably down compared to where they were a year ago, Samsung has been looking towards different avenues to find a way to get back to profitability. The company is already betting big on curved displays, an area where it thinks the competition will find it hard to catch up to easily, and now, […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    AT&T updates the Samsung Galaxy S4 to Android 4.4.4

    AT&T updates the Samsung Galaxy S4 to Android 4.4.4

    Android Lollipop isn't here yet, though Samsung is certainly working on bringing it to its flagship devices. In the meanwhile, those using the Galaxy S4 on AT&T can now update their device to Android 4.4.4, the last and final version of KitKat (and of Android 4.x.) The update is rather minor, with the only big […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    DirecTV launches 4K content exclusively for Samsung TVs

    DirecTV launches 4K content exclusively for Samsung TVs

    US satellite provider DirecTV has announced that it will be releasing selected movies in 4K resolution via video-in-demand, exclusively for subscribers with a Samsung TV. Titles like Star Trek (2009), Transformers: Age of Extinction, Forrest Gump, Coral Reef Adventure and The Ultimate Wave Tahiti will be among around 20 movies offered to those with a 2014 Samsung […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    New video commercials highlight the advantages of Galaxy Tab Active for professional use

    New video commercials highlight the advantages of Galaxy Tab Active for professional use

    In a series of latest video commercials, Samsung has highlighted the advantages of the Galaxy Tab Active being used by professionals in various work environments such as healthcare, law enforcement, logistics, and construction. The Galaxy Tab Active, which is a ruggedised version of the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, was announced for business in September. It is […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung partners with BlackBerry to provide improved end-to-end security for Android

    Samsung partners with BlackBerry to provide improved end-to-end security for Android

    At the on-going BlackBerry Enterprise Event in San Francisco, BlackBerry has announced a strategic partnership with Samsung to provide improved security solution for Android-based devices through Samsung's KNOX and BES12. Launching early next year, enterprise customers can have access to Samsung's Android smartphones and tablet offerings with a tightly integrated end-to-end security solution. BES12 (BlackBerry Enterprise Server) will […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung announces Advanced S Pen with improved sensitivity and editing features

    Samsung announces Advanced S Pen with improved sensitivity and editing features

    Samsung's S Pen stylus has never been as good as it is on the Galaxy Note 4, with the device coming with a stylus that has double the pressure points and increased sensitivity compared to the S Pen that accompanied the Galaxy Note 3 last year. However, the Korean manufacturer thinks there's room for more […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    11-13-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Galaxy Note 10.1, and more

    11-13-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, 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
    Avengers 2: Age of Ultron extended trailer highlights Samsung products

    Avengers 2: Age of Ultron extended trailer highlights Samsung products

    It is not uncommon to see some of our favorite gadgets in movies and TV shows coming out of Hollywood. Usually its not a mere coincidence that these products find their way in these productions. Companies actually pay to have their products featured and Samsung is one of the companies that takes part in product […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Proximity is Samsung’s response to iBeacon

    Proximity is Samsung’s response to iBeacon

    A lot of interesting announcements have come in from the Samsung Developer Conference which kicked off yesterday in San Francisco. Samsung has announced its very own location based alerts system which is an iBeacon rival. Samsung is calling it Proximity. Proximity will allow businesses to send localized messages. For example you might be walking down […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago