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Samsung Galaxy Gear gets its first custom kernel
Custom development on the Galaxy Gear hasn't been as quick as one sees on smartphones, but the community has still managed to do a lot of cool stuff with Samsung's smartwatch, including a full custom ROM and creating plenty of cool watch faces. Now, the Gear has received its first custom kernel, thanks to the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S5 and Note 4 to sport improved Air View, Air Gesture and Pen Recognition features
According to a report published by ETNews, Synaptics has once again been chosen by Samsung to provide the touch controller for the screens on the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4 that will be coming out this year. Synaptics has reportedly made some strides in its improving its touch solution with better hovering detection that […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung SM-W750V Windows Phone handset has 1080p display
The appearance of a Samsung SM-W750V in the past few weeks has everyone speculating on the possibility of the Korean manufacturer working on yet another Windows Phone 8 device (one that could possibly have some of Microsoft's money behind it), and now the device's user agent profile (UAProf) on Samsung's website has revealed that the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung SM-G900A, possible Galaxy S5 variant, appears with 1080p display
The SM-G900A is expected to be the AT&T variant of the Galaxy S5, and it has now shown up on Samsung's mobile website. Oddly, the user agent profile (UAProf) for the device mentions a 1080p screen, when the phone is confirmed to sport a QHD (2,560×1,440) display – it's possible the plastic / cheaper version […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (SM-T110) confirmed through leaked user manual
The Galaxy Tab 3 Lite hasn't been officially announced yet, but that might soon change as the user manual of the device has leaked on Samsung's Polish website and confirmed its existence and details in an unofficial capacity. The website mentions the Wi-Fi variant of the tablet (SM-T110), and a Polish retailer is already taking […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 10 years ago
AT&T pushing out Android 4.3 update to Galaxy S4 Active
The Galaxy S4 has been reaping the benefits of Android 4.3 for a while, and now it's the turn of its ruggedized sibling, the Galaxy S4 Active, to start taking the leap to the newer version of Android. AT&T has begun pushing the Android 4.3 update to the S4 Active over the air in a […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 10 years ago
Samsung has a Glassless 3D UHD TV and 8K TV in the works
A Bendable TV and a monstrous 105-inch curved UHD TV are good and all but how about we peek in the future? At the CES 2014 last week, Samsung was showing off some interesting prototypes that gave a glimpse of what might come from the world's biggest TV giant. First is the Glassless 3D UHD […]
- By Kunal G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung releases official Sochi Winter Olympics app
The Sochi Winter Olympics begin next month, and as the official partner of the event, Samsung has released the Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 app. It's a visually appealing app that will allow users to get information on event schedules, live results, details on athlete scores based on sport, country and other categories, and even tutorials on […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Here’s why Jay Z and Martha Stewart use Samsung phones instead of iPhones
Most Hollywood celebrities seem to use an iPhone, with Apple's flagship being so popular that even those Samsung teams up to market its products are often caught tweeting from an iPhone. But there are some, like Jay Z, Martha Stewart, and Dana Brunetti, who have switched to a Samsung phone and haven't gone back to the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S5 to sport 2,900 mAh battery with rapid charging and new Li-ion tech?
We were able to confirm many of the Galaxy S5's specs just a day ago, but many details continue to elude us as we look forward to the device's official unveiling. Now, PhoneArena is offering us details on an important part of the phone, i.e. the battery. According to PhoneArena's tipster, the Galaxy S5 will […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
TriangleAway updated to support Galaxy S4 and Note 3 on Android 4.4.2
The software on Samsung devices is pretty easy to modify, but an internal flash counter has helped the company keep track of whether someone has made any changes to the stock software, using which it can also deny servicing a device under warranty. Popular developer Chainfire's TriangleAway app has allowed users to reset this flash […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 Lite (aka Neo) listed on online stores
The Galaxy Note 3 Neo (previously known as Galaxy Note 3 Lite) is all but confirmed thanks to several leaks in the last week, but Samsung still hasn't made it official. That hasn't stopped some retailers from listing the device on their website, further confirming its imminent arrival (in March). However, the phone is listed […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung to recruit software engineers from the South Korean military
Samsung has been acquiring quite a few startups and focusing heavily on improving the quality of its software, and now the company is also ready to recruit fresh talent from the South Korean military and train them in software programming. The defense ministry in the country is giving soldiers a chance to get a job […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
EXCLUSIVE: Galaxy S5 specs confirmed, Galaxy S5 mini and S5 Zoom also in the pipeline
Ever since rumors surrounding the Galaxy S5 started to evolve from faint rumblings to full-blown tremors, there have been multiple questions raised about Samsung's next flagship smartphone. Will it be made of metal or plastic? Would it be powered by the new Exynos 6 / Snapdragon 805 processor? Has Samsung finally implemented hardware optical image […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
AT&T teams up with Samsung to test its VoLTE service
According to The Korean Herald, AT&T has teamed up with Samsung to test its upcoming VoLTE service. AT&T is expected to launch its VoLTE network by the end of 2014, using which users will be able to make calls over an LTE network instead of a 2G or 3G network, resulting in better call quality and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Here’s Samsung official Android 4.4.2 KitKat changelog for the Galaxy Note 3
Samsung started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 update for the Galaxy Note 3 earlier today, and as usual, the company didn't reveal any details on what's new and what's changed with the new version of the OS. But fret not, as we have an internal Samsung document thanks to our resourceful insider, detailing some of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung secretly showcased 5.68-inch foldable AMOLED display at CES
Back in November at Samsung's Analyst Day in South Korea, the company reportedly showed off foldable displays to high-ranking officials behind closed doors, and now a report by ETNews claims the Korean manufacturer did the same at CES as well. Samsung reportedly showed off a 5.68-inch foldable AMOLED display, made of a film-like polyamide substrate that […]
- By Martin R.
- 10 years ago
SamMobile Weekly Samsung Firmware Update List, Volume 1 Issue 2
Last week, we started off with a weekly update list that will let our followers know which device was updated and in which region by Samsung in the last week. Well, you can now download the latest list of firmware updates from the link below. For those who would like to get these updates daily, […]
- By Michael R.
- 10 years ago
Samsung GT-I9405 leaks with a 5.5-inch screen
Indian import/export tracking site Zauba has managed to inform the world about yet another announced Samsung phone. A GT-I9405 was recently shipped to India for testing and evaluation, carrying a 5.5-inch screen. The model number suggests the device could be placed somewhere between the Galaxy S III and Galaxy S4, though the screen size being […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 now available from T-Mobile
It was recently revealed that T-Mobile would be launching the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, and now, without any official announcement, the uncarrier has put up the 7-inch slate for sale on its website and in its brick and mortar stores. The tablet seems to be compatible with T-Mobile's LTE network, and can be purchased for $0 down and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
