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Samsung rolls out Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500)
It looks like Samsung wants to update its last year's flagship devices to the latest version of Android, 4.4.2 KitKat, before the release of its next flagship device, the Galaxy S5. After the Galaxy Note 3, Samsung has now started rolling out Android 4.4.2 KitKat to the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500). The latest Android 4.4.2 update brings […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Samsung to introduce Kids Mode feature on Galaxy S5
Windows Phone might be considerably behind competing mobile operating systems when it comes to features, but one very useful feature it currently (exclusively) boasts is Kid's Corner, which lets parents create a dedicated and limited environment on their device, filled with only the apps and capabilities they want their kids to be able to access […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy TabPRO tablets headed to UK on March 6th
Samsung's new Galaxy TabPRO tablets are now available for pre-order in the UK from Samsung’s e-store, Carphone Warehouse and Shop Direct, with a free 32GB microSD card for early pre-orders from Samsung's website. The 8.4-inch, 10.1-inch and 12.2-inch Galaxy TabPROs will start shipping out to customers from March 4th and arrive in retail stores two days […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung starts selling the Galaxy Camera 2 in South Korea
Samsung has begun selling the Galaxy Camera 2 in South Korea. The successor to the original Galaxy Camera was unveiled at the CES last month. The Galaxy Camera 2 comes with a 16.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS sensor that features OIS and 21x optical zoom. It is powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 2 […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung to introduce Smart Media Networks at the MWC
Samsung will debut its Smart Media Networks mobile content delivery solution at the Mobile World Congress next week. These networks will utilise Samsung’s Smart Cache technology to alleviate burden on cell networks. With most users consuming multimedia primarily on their mobile devices, the solution is a novel way of reducing congestion on cell networks. Using […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Android 4.4 KitKat update is rolling out to Sprint’s Galaxy Note 3
When the kernel source of a newer Android version for a particular device comes along, it's almost a given that the update itself will follow soon after, and that is exactly what is happening with Sprint's variant of the Galaxy Note 3. The Android 4.4 KitKat update is now rolling out to the device in […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung to bolster enterprise efforts in India
At the Samsung Forum 2014 in Bali yesterday, Samsung officials have stated that India is a major market in the region. Samsung has a base of 80 million users in India that use its handsets, and is targeting the next 100 million users this year by broadening its offerings. B D Park, president and CEO, […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung to announce new Exynos Infinity processor at MWC, possibly 64-bit
The Galaxy S5, like all of Samsung's flagships, is expected to usher in a newer and faster version of the company's Exynos mobile processor. Until now, this newer chip has been called the Exynos 6, but it looks like it will actually be called Exynos Infinity, and could be announced at Samsung's Unpacked event at […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung attacks Apple’s iPhone and iPad in new ads showcasing Galaxy Note 3 and TabPRO 10.1
After a brief period of calm, Samsung is back to taunting Apple's iPad and iPhone in new ads for the Galaxy Note 3 and the recently announced Galaxy TabPRO 10.1, comparing them to the iPhone 5s and iPad Air and calling them out by name. The TabPRO ad shows off the multitasking abilities that allow […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Rumour: Samsung and Paypal could make payments much easier
There is a possibility that Samsung and PayPal might announce a partnership at the Samsung UNPACKED 2014 event on February 24 in Barcelona, because we have just received information which points towards a collaboration between the two companies. We are all well aware that Samsung already has its own payment solution called “Samsung Wallet”, but we […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5 to feature 16MP Camera Sensor, Side Touch, New Camera Modes and Effects
On Monday, we confirmed that the Galaxy S5 will feature a fingerprint sensor and also explained how it's being implemented by Samsung. Last week we received a plethora of trusted information regarding Samsung's upcoming flagship device, the Galaxy S5. We will be revealing details about the next big thing almost daily, until the actual launch […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Samsung working on music streaming service called Milk Music?
Android is home to various kinds of services offered by Google, and on Samsung devices, these Google services have to make way for many of the Korean giant's versions of competing services. Now, it looks like Samsung could be preparing to offer alternatives to Google's Play Music and Play Movies services – a patent application […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Report: Galaxy S5 to have Full HD display initially, QHD model to follow few months later
All the leaks and rumors in the past few weeks have hinted at the fact that the Galaxy S5 will have two models, with one of them having a standard 1080p display and the other sporting a QHD display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels (and other premium features such as a metallic build.) Now, the Korean […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung to provide network infrastructure to Indian telecom vendors
Samsung will collaborate with carriers in India in launching new radio stations and other network infrastructure in the country. Kim Young Ky, head of Samsung's network division, stated that the manufacturer was “giving its full efforts” to increase supply of additional network equipment to the country. Kim mentioned that the new airwaves made available to […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
US Cellular’s Galaxy Note 3 to get KitKat update starting February 19
Samsung's all set to roll out the Android 4.4 KitKat update to its devices, and it seems US Cellular could be among the first carriers to update both flagship smartphones that the Korean giant launched last year. Earlier this week, a leaked document confirmed that US Cellular would be pushing out the KitKat update to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
The standard Galaxy S5 will be dust and water proof
It looks like Samsung may not need to launch a rugged version of the Galaxy S5, as sources in the know indicated that the regular Galaxy S5 will be dust and water resistant. Samsung is said to be intent on including dust and water resistant features in its high-end handsets this year, and it looks […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung posts KitKat kernel source for Sprint’s Galaxy Note 3, update incoming?
Yesterday, Samsung announced that the Android 4.4 KitKat update will begin rolling out to devices, and now, the company has posted the KitKat kernel source for the Sprint variant of the Galaxy Note 3. The KitKat kernel source for the Sprint Galaxy S4 was followed by the OTA update, so it's a surefire sign that […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy Gear 2 to be powered by Tizen and not Android?
Now this is one rumor that should be taken with vast swathes of salt, but according to USA Today and “three sources,” the Galaxy Gear 2 will run on Tizen, not Android, as part of Samsung's plans to “develop more of its own software and services.” Samsung will reportedly unveil the second-generation Gear alongside a new HTML5 version […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 receiving update that fixes third-party accessory compatibility
The Android 4.4 KitKat brought some useful features to the already feature-packed software on the Galaxy Note 3, but it also introduced an issue that disabled compatibility with third-party accessories. Samsung acknowledged this issue and said it would release an update to fix it, and that update has finally begun rolling out, with Poland being […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung SM-G310 could be the company’s first budget phone with Android 4.4 KitKat
Samsung could be working on a new budget smartphone that runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box. An SM-G310 is currently undergoing testing in India, with its shipping info on Zauba mentioning a 3.97-inch screen. According to a tipster on Twitter, the display will sport a standard-for-low-end-devices resolution of 800×480, and the phone […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
