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Samsung to expand retail presence in Europe and US to fend off competition and sustain growth
Samsung and Apple are the two biggest smartphone vendors in the world, but unlike Apple, the Korean manufacturer has managed to become a dominant force in the industry without relying on its own retail stores. However, that's something the company has been working on changing recently, and according to The Wall Street Journal, Samsung will […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 and Galaxy Tab 3 Neo launched in India
Samsung's assault on the Indian market continues with the launch of the Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 and the Galaxy Tab 3 Neo (Tab 3 Lite in other markets), which will be made available in the country soon along with the Galaxy Note 3 Neo. The two tablets carry price tags that are at opposite ends of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy Note 3 Neo in India for Rs. 40,900 ($660)
Samsung has confirmed at the Samsung Forum 2014 event in Bali that the Galaxy Note 3 Neo will be making its way to India shortly. The Note 3 Neo was officially announced last month and looks similar in design to the original Galaxy Note 3. It comes with a slightly smaller 5.5-inch 720p screen to […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-I9515) certified by Bluetooth SIG
The Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-I9515), a device that we exclusively confirmed was in the works at Samsung, has taken a solid step forward on its way to market availability. The handset has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG a couple of days ago, which means Samsung should announce it in the near future, though like […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 Neo Android 4.3 Jelly Bean kernel source now available
The Galaxy Note 3 Neo is the latest handset for which Samsung has released the kernel source code. The mobile was officially announced at the end of last month, and although the device hasn’t launched yet, Samsung has released its kernel source code on its Open Source Release Center. The Galaxy Note 3 Neo will […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Leaked document mentions KitKat availability on February 19 for U.S. Cellular’s version of the Galaxy S4
It looks like other carriers in the U.S. are beginning to offer Android 4.4 KitKat for their Galaxy S4 variants. The latest carrier to do so is U.S. Cellular, which is scheduled to roll out the update on February 19th. The update will be titled a “Maintenance Release”, and will be s staggered rollout, which […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Explained: Samsung’s implementation of the fingerprint sensor on the upcoming Galaxy S5
Yes, you heard it right folks! Today, we are finally confirming that Samsung’s upcoming flagship device, the Galaxy S5, will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor, and not only that but we will also be explaining exactly how Samsung implemented it and what it’s planning to use it for. Huge kudos to our insiders who […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Samsung announces the Galaxy Core LTE
After launching the Galaxy Core Advance in South Korea earlier today, Samsung is following suit with another variant: The Galaxy Core LTE. As the name indicates, the Galaxy Core LTE features LTE connectivity. Samsung has stated that the device might be called the Galaxy Core 4G in a few regions. The device will be available […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Galaxy Grand Neo listed in India for Rs. 18,299 ($300)
The Galaxy Grand Neo is yet to be officially announced, but an online retailer in India has already listed the device as “Coming Soon.” Samsung is set to announce the mobile next week, but thanks to the online listing, we know the hardware the device will feature. The Galaxy Grand Neo is a dual-SIM offering […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S5 teased by O2 Germany, might launch by end of February
By now, we have a clear indication of the hardware details of the Galaxy S5, thanks to the numerous leaks, rumors and benchmarks. What was missing was an official launch date by a carrier. O2 Germany has put that to bed by launching an official teaser site for the Galaxy S5. The German carrier will […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Exclusive: I9505XXUFNAD – Leaked Android 4.4.2 KitKat Test Firmware for Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)
It's been a few weeks since the official Android 4.4 KitKat release for the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy S4 has still not received its update by Samsung. Plus, it's been a while since we released a test build, so we decided to release one of the latest test firmwares – I9505XXUFNAD – for […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5 listed on retailer website with 1080p display
As the day when Samsung will announce the Galaxy S5 inches closer, we will certainly be seeing the anticipated device appear in an increased number of leaks and rumors. Today, the fifth-generation Galaxy S has appeared on Dutch retailer Typhone's website, with a listing mentioning many of the specs of the device. The listing highlights […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung reportedly turned down offer to buy Android before it conquered the world
Android has taken over the smartphone world in a rather short time, powering almost 90 percent of all smartphones in the world. While Samsung has arguably been the biggest reason the little green droid has become as popular as it is today, thanks to the successful Galaxy lineup of phones and tablets, it seems that […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Status – SamMobile Firmware page
Leading up to the debut of SamMobile 3.0 over the weekend, one of the biggest requests we had from our users was a move away from TeraFile as our firmware host to one that is faster and more convenient. It's a demand we complied with eagerly, introducing a dedicated server where we host all our […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 10 years ago
Samsung launches Galaxy Core Advance in Korea
Last we heard about Galaxy Core Advance was when Samsung officially announced the device. Now Samsung has launched the device in its home country – South Korea. SKT will sell the Galaxy Core Advance in Deep Blue and Pearl White colours and the phone's selling point is its enhanced accessibility features. Samsung devices are a […]
- By Kunal G.
- 10 years ago
The Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (SM-T530) and Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (SM-T330) visit the FCC
Last week, three new models in what could be the Galaxy Tab 4 series were ousted through a series of leaks. Today, two of these tablets, with model numbers SM-T530 and SM-T330, were certified by the FCC. These two models are for the Wi-Fi only editions of the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 and Galaxy Tab […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
SamMobile 3.0: A New Chapter
Founders of SamMobile, Danny Dorresteijn, Martin Reinders and Johan Nenzen, have appointed me, Faryaab Sheikh, as the new Editor-In-Chief of SamMobile. I have been with SamMobile for over a year now, first as a News Writer, then as a Senior Editor and now as the Editor-In-Chief. We at SamMobile strongly believe that nothing can be […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Best Buy selling the Galaxy Gear for $150 today
Best Buy is selling the Galaxy Gear smartwatch for $150 today, which is half off the $299 launch price of the device. Currently, four color variants of the device that include rose gold, oatmeal beige, lime green and wild orange are available for $150. The mocha gray and jet black variants still cost $250. The […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
