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[UPDATE] Here’s Samsung’s vague official statement regarding Galaxy Note 3’s regional SIM lock
The Galaxy Note 3 might look like a great device on paper, but it was a disappointing revelation yesterday that Samsung's latest phablet won't work with SIM cards from operators outside the continent it was purchased in (for example, a Note 3 bought in Europe won't work with SIM cards in the USA, or anywhere […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung admits Galaxy Gear ‘lacks something special,’ will support Galaxy S4 starting next month
When you launch a product that is the first of its kind for your company, chances are it won't quite prove to be a hit and will likely need a few more iterations before consumers warm up to it. That seems to be the case for Samsung's Galaxy Gear, which was unveiled at IFA and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition arrives in the US on October 10th, pre-orders begin tomorrow
Well, Samsung has finally made an official announcement regarding the Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition (yes, there's a hyphen before 2014 there, and it's Samsung's doing, not ours) – the Korean manufacturer's most powerful tablet will be available in the U.S. from October 10th, from retailers including Best Buy, Amazon, PC Richard's, Walmart, and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung unveils dual SIM Galaxy Trend 3 in China
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Trend 3 in China, a low-end handset that sports dual SIM slots. The device looks similar to the Galaxy Trend DUOS that was launched in India recently, but seems to run on Android 4.2 out of the box instead of 4.1, which is odd since the firmware Samsung rolled […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung granted patent for folding wireless keyboard for tablets
Samsung could be preparing to launch a new wireless keyboard for tablets, complete with a dock and kickstand to go along with it, as it has recently been granted patents for a wireless keyboard that can act as a kickstand as well. Furthermore, this keyboard will be foldable as well in order to save space, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Here’s the Galaxy Note 3’s Consumer Consultant guide, with three times the info in the user manual
Looking forward to buying a Galaxy Note 3 but afraid you'll be lost in the sea of software features that Samsung's latest phablet will offer? Well, why not download its consumer consultant guide in that case, which explains every single feature of the device in detail? From the new S Pen features, such as Air […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 firmware now available for download
It was only yesterday that the Galaxy Note 3 went up for sale in more than 140 countries around the world, and now we have the first full firmware for the device available for download. For now, the firmware are for South Korea (the octa-core Exynos model, SM-N900S) and are based on Android 4.3, the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung not developing fingerprint tech for smartphones, says report
A report from The Korean Herald claims that Samsung is not looking to adopt fingerprint scanners in its products until the second half of next year, as the company considers the technology is still in its nascent stages. An unnamed Samsung official is quoted as saying: “We never officially admitted that Samsung was weighing the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung SM-N601 and SM-N605 10-inch tablets spotted in shipping manifest
It seems Samsung is prepping up a new 10-inch tablet as a successor to the Galaxy Tab 3 line of tablets – two variants of an unnamed tablet, carrying model numbers SM-N601 and SM-N605, were recently shipped to India for testing. The value of each device is listed as Rs. 25,008 (around $400), putting the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Unlocked octa-core Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000) on eBay Daily Deals for $749 in the US
While the Galaxy Note 3 is now available for purchase in many parts of the world, those in the U.S. are going to have to wait till October, when carriers finally get around to launching Samsung's latest phablet. However, if you can live without LTE connectivity and don't mind paying full price, then you can […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung targeting enterprise and business users with new app store
Samsung is reportedly working with software developers, such as Citrix and SAP, to offer enterprise apps that have been tweaked to work better with features found on Samsung's mobile devices, such as the S Pen (Air View), screen mirroring, and more. Dubbed Samsung Solutions Exchange, the project aims to get an app store going for […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
European Galaxy Note 3 won’t work with non-European SIM cards?
Well, here's an odd limitation of the Galaxy Note 3 that might spell trouble for those that buy the device in Europe but travel to other continents – according to retailer Clove UK, the Galaxy Note 3 launched in Europe (SM-N9005) is only compatible with SIM cards issued by European network operators and will not […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Forget the iPhone 5s Gold, Samsung wants you to buy its golden Galaxy S4
When the newest iPhone comes in gold, you can't expect Samsung to just sit on the sidelines and watch, can you? In a somewhat shameless and direct act of inspiration, Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S4 Gold Edition. Tweeted by Samsung's Middle East social accounts, the gold-colored Galaxy S4 comes in two variants – Gold […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Expected release date Android 4.3 for Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and Note II
Now that we finally know that Samsung started testing the Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and Note II. The big question is: When will Samsung update the three devices to Android 4.3. We expect that Samsung will update the Galaxy S4 in October. The Galaxy S3 is expected to be released […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 reception “disappointing” in Korea
With close to 40 million sales of the Galaxy Note devices since the first one was launched back in 2011, it's no secret that Samsung's phablet has been a roaring success. Nothing could stop the Galaxy Note 3 from being another hit, but could it be that Samsung's latest and most powerful phablet won't be […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Bell and Virgin confirmed to launch the Galaxy S4 mini in Canada
Samsung recently announced that the Galaxy S4 mini would be coming to Canada in early October (along with three other devices, including the Note 3), but until now, only carrier TELUS had confirmed it would be making the device available to its customers. Now, both Bell and Virgin Mobile have also been confirmed to be […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung working on premium ‘Galaxy F’ series of devices?
The Galaxy S series of smartphones has Samsung rise to the top in the mobile market, with every Galaxy S flagship resulting in multi-million sales and positive critical reception. However, according to a report by ETNews, Samsung's not willing to sit idle and rest on its laurels, and is apparently working on super premium range […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear now available
Samsung's latest flagship Galaxy Note 3 and its companion accessory Galaxy Gear have been officially released. The devices were announced earlier this month and could be termed as the most ambitious launch for Samsung by making it available in many countries on day one. Samsung is selling both Exynos 5 Octa and Snapdragon 800 variants […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung smartphone with curved display coming soon
There’s no information if we’ll ever see a limited edition Galaxy Note 3 with a flexible display but Samsung has confirmed that a curved display smartphone is indeed coming soon. If we were to take Reuters word, we’ll see it in October in South Korea while Yonhap News pins it sometime in Q4. According to […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Official firmwares rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Trend 3 (SM-G3508)
Samsung has just starting rolling out official firmwares of the Galaxy Trend 3 (SM-G3508). The device is exclusive to Chinese market and won't be coming to the European market. Samsung Galaxy Trend 3 is equipped with a dual-core CPU with a clock speed of 1.2GHz, 4.3-inch WVGA (480×800) TFT display with a pixel density of […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
