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Samsung and Apple took 87% of smartphone market profits in last six years
It's no secret that Samsung and its arch-rival Apple enjoy the lion's share of profits generated by the smartphone industry, with the two companies having accounted for more than 109 percent of profit as a result of other companies bleeding cash in the third quarter last year. According to a new report, Samsung and Apple's dominance over […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
![[Update: Could be Galaxy NX mini] Samsung to announce ‘new level of device’ in Russia on March 19th](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/samsung-new-device-teaser-feature-190x127.jpg)
[Update: Could be Galaxy NX mini] Samsung to announce ‘new level of device’ in Russia on March 19th
Samsung is getting ready to announce what the company's Russian Twitter account calls a “new level of device” (well, that's what Google Translate tells us) on March 19th. Samsung Russia doesn't say what it is, but judging by the teaser image, the “new level of device” will come in five different color options (turquoise, pink, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
![[Video] Samsung’s Activity Tracker (S Band) unveiled in Germany, priced at €80](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/activity-tracker-1-feature-190x127.jpg){kind=tracking}
[Video] Samsung’s Activity Tracker (S Band) unveiled in Germany, priced at €80
We recently leaked information on Samsung's second-generation S Band, and it seems the company has quietly showcased the device at an event in Germany without any sort of press release or announcement accompanying it. Samsung is calling its new fitness device Activity Tracker instead of S Band, and the folks over at Stereopoly were able […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s first low-end Android 4.4 KitKat phone (SM-G310) clears the FCC
Ever since Google announced Android 4.4 KitKat, which focuses on bringing a great experience to devices with as low as 512MB of RAM, people have been looking forward to budget devices running on KitKat out of the box. Samsung's first such device was recently spotted in the wild, and now it looks like it could […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Bell Canada offering the Galaxy Gear for just $100
Ahead of the Gear 2 and Gear2 Neo launch later this month, Bell Canada is offering a clearance sale of the Galaxy Gear in which the carrier is selling the smartwatch for just $100. This is a $250 discount on the Galaxy Gear’s launch price of $350. The discount is offered on three color variations […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Quad-core Galaxy S3 Slim launched in Brazil
Don’t let the name fool you. The Galaxy S3 Slim is not a premium version of the Galaxy SIII. If anything, it is a watered-down version of the Galaxy SIII. The device was quietly launched in Brazil late last week, and features hardware that is decidedly sub-standard. The Galaxy S3 Slim features a 4.5-inch screen […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung launches Tizen SDK for Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo
Samsung has launched a software development kit (SDK) for its upcoming Tizen-based smartwatches, the Gear 2 and the cheaper Gear 2 Neo, to court developers into building apps for the new wearables. Samsung never launched an SDK for the original Gear, which ultimately limited the number of third-party apps available for the company's first smartwatch. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung official says Gear compatibility with non-Samsung devices is still a probability
If there was one thing people were hoping Samsung would fix with the sequel to the Galaxy Gear, it was its incompatibility with non-Samsung phones and tablets, but given the fact that Samsung is hoping to tie consumers into its ecosystem, it wasn't surprising when the Gear 2 also had the same limitation in terms […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 leaks, will pack mid-range specs like the original
The original Galaxy Beam never took off in terms of sales and popularity despite being a good option for those looking for a pocket projector, but in line with Samsung's tradition of launching successors of basically every device, it looks like a Galaxy Beam 2 is under development. The device has been recently certified by TENAA (China's […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung ATIV SE (Windows Phone) press image leaks, still no word on release date
The ATIV SE, Samsung's upcoming Windows Phone device for U.S. carrier Verizon, has been revealed in a press image leaked by the ever-enterprising @evleaks. We've seen images of the phone before, but this is the first time we're seeing one with the Windows Phone UI visible as well. The image confirms that the device will […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Vodafone will exclusively sell gold Galaxy S5 in the UK
The Galaxy S5 will be launched with black, white, blue and gold color options, but for those in the UK, getting their hands on the gold S5 will only be possible through carrier Vodafone, which has received exclusive rights on the most shiny color variant. Vodafone doesn't mention how long this exclusivity will last, though […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Report: Samsung having trouble producing lens optics for Galaxy S5 camera
The Galaxy S5's on-time arrival was already challenged by a fire at one of Samsung's partner factories, and now, according to the Korean media, Samsung could be running into issues producing the camera lens on the device. According to ETNews, the Galaxy S5 uses a new 6-elements lens (present on devices like the Nokia Lumia […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
![[Updated] Samsung Arabia: Galaxy S III KitKat update coming by end of March](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kitkat-feature-190x127.png)
[Updated] Samsung Arabia: Galaxy S III KitKat update coming by end of March
It has been a conflicting few weeks of reports about whether the Galaxy S III will be getting an update to Android 4.4 KitKat or not, but Samsung Arabia might just have given us some semblance of an official confirmation that the S III will be updated to KitKat. Responding to a user inquiry on Facebook, Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Hungary ‘confirms’ Galaxy TabPRO with AMOLED display
We recently leaked a few details of Samsung's upcoming AMOLED tablet, and it looks like Samsung Hungary might have inadvertently confirmed its existence on its Facebook page, giving us the first official word on the device. In response to a user's inquiry asking when the Galaxy TabPRO 8.4 LTE will be launched in the country, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung VC hints at premium line of smartphones, while CEO denies premium Galaxy S5
Many have been hopeful of a more premium and high-quality version of the Galaxy S5, one that would include all the latest tech, including a 2K/QHD (2560×1440) display, but till now, there has been little evidence that the device exists. Now, a report published in the Korean media and the words of Samsung's Vice Chairman […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom specs leaked, will have a 19-megapixel camera
We exclusively confirmed earlier this year that Samsung was working on the Galaxy S5 Zoom (SM-C115), and now, the specs of the company's second-generation phone-cum-camera device have been revealed through benchmark site GFXBench. The Galaxy S5 Zoom will sport a 19-megapixel main camera according to the benchmark, a noticeable upgrade over the 16MP sensor on […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition arrives in the UK
Samsung's recently announced Galaxy S4 Black Edition is now up for sale in the UK, as a Phones 4u exclusive. The Black Edition comes in an all black paint job and a faux leather back similar to the Galaxy Note 3, exclusive preloaded wallpapers and ringtones, and a power adapter, data cable and headphones matching the dark […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
This is Samsung’s new S Band fitness tracker
Samsung's original S Band, announced as an accessory for the Galaxy S4, never made it to market, but that hasn't stopped the company from working on a successor to the S Band, which will be released a fitness accessory for the Galaxy S5 and other devices in the coming months. We've received a few slides […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung introduces new ‘Specialized Usability’ accessories for Galaxy Core Advance
Samsung unveiled its first set of accessories meant for Galaxy Core Advance consumers who require special assistance. The accessories will work in conjunction with the device's accessibility functions and will aid disabled and visually impaired users. First is the Ultrasonic Cover that when held in the front of the user, will enable them to detect […]
- By Kunal G.
- 10 years ago
Confirmed: Samsung’s new AMOLED tablet will have 2560×1600 display, Wi-Fi and LTE models
Samsung has been working on a tablet with a Super AMOLED display as a followup to its first and only AMOLED tablet, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 from 2011, and SamMobile has received information that work on the new tablet is underway in full swing. We can confirm that the tablet will come in Wi-Fi, 3G […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
