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Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Wi-Fi receiving Android 4.4 KitKat update
At long last, Samsung has begun pushing out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, the high-end tablet that was launched alongside the Galaxy Note 3 back in September last year. The update should include all the standard KitKat features and improvements – faster/smoother performance, white status bar icons, wireless […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Next Galaxy Note to feature a new form factor
In a wide-ranging interview with Reuters, Samsung’s senior VP for product strategy Yoon Han-kil mentioned that the manufacturer was working on a new Tizen handset that will launch later this quarter. In addition, he also mentioned that a smartwatch running Android Wear was in the works, and that it would be available sometime later this […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Could the Galaxy S Fitness be Samsung’s Android Wear smartwatch?
In an interview with Reuters, Samsung’s senior VP for product strategy Yoon Han-kil stated that the manufacturer intends to launch a smartwatch that runs Google’s Android Wear OS sometime this year. Yoon also stated that in addition to the smartwatch, Samsung would launch a high-end Tizen smartphone. Android Wear would be the fourth different operating […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
First Tizen smartphone to be released in second quarter of 2014
Well, after a couple of months of silence, talk about the first Tizen phone has surfaced again. According to Reuters, Yoon Han-kil, senior vice president of Samsung's product strategy team, has said that the first Tizen smartphone would be launching in the second quarter of this year, and that it would be a high-end model. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
UK retailer confirms Galaxy S5 sales twice that of Galaxy S4 on launch day
Well, if you thought the reports of the Galaxy S5 outselling its predecessor by a comfortable margin were far-fetched, then maybe a statement from an actual retailer confirming the same will be enough to make you believe that Samsung's newest flagship really is a massive hit. According to UK retailer Phones 4u, launch day sales […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 gets shot by .50-caliber sniper rifle
What do you do when you have an arsenal of guns and an abundance of bank balance to buy new mobile devices whenever you wish at your disposal? Well, if you're Richard Ryan, you pick your favorite weapon and pit it against the latest gadget you possess. The YouTuber and marksman has taken to shooting new […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung website offering insight into its products’ design now live
Samsung teased a new website to showcase its design philosophies and concepts back in March, and now, that website has gone live. The Korean manufacturer isn't exactly known for its design prowess, but the website aims to offer ‘product stories’ and ‘meaningful stories’ that go into detail about the designing process behind its many products, be […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Ting is offering the Galaxy S5 for $597
The Galaxy S5 is available at all major carriers around the world, but an unlocked version will set you back at least $699. However, prepaid carrier Ting is offering the Galaxy S5 for just $597. Ting is a MVNO that utilises Sprint’s bandwidth. The carrier offers affordable plans for users that do not require too […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Samsung announces list of devices the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit are compatible with
Samsung announced a comprehensive list of devices the Gear 2, gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit are compatible with. One of the major drawbacks with last year’s Galaxy Gear was that the smartwatch only worked with the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, thereby limiting its customer base. This time around, Samsung […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Download Booster hidden on Verizon and AT&T Galaxy S5 models, can be activated
Verizon and AT&T variants of the Galaxy S5 were found to be missing the Download Booster feature – which combines Wi-Fi and LTE connections to increase download speeds of files larger than 30MB – that Samsung has been touting ever since it announced its latest flagship, but it looks the option was simply hidden from […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Report: Samsung expects to ship 35 million Galaxy S5s in three months
It was earlier reported that the Galaxy S5 has enjoyed strong sales on the first day of launch, selling almost 1.3 times more than its predecessor did on its debut. This has given analysts some hope about the new flagship's prospects in the market, and now company insiders suggest that Samsung is aiming to ship […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5’s fingerprint scanner can be easily hacked
Just three days after the launch of the Galaxy S5, it has been discovered the device’s fingerprint scanner suffers from the same issues that have plagued earlier implementations by Apple and others. A security research firm from Germany called SRLabs has successfully hacked the fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy S5 using a similar method that […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Samsung SDI launches a curved battery for wearable devices
Samsung SDI announced a 210 mAh curved battery that is designed to be used in wearable devices. Samsung is said to be focusing its energies on the wearable segment this year, and will launch more products in this segment. The manufacturer has already trademarked the Gear Solo and Gear Now names in the US last […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Samsung trademarks Galaxy V:, Galaxy Adore and Galaxy S Fitness in the US
Last week, it was discovered that Samsung has trademarked the Gear Solo and the Gear Now names in the US. The Gear Solo will be a version of the Gear 2 smartwatch that comes with a SIM card slot. There is no indication as to what the Gear Now will be, although from its name, […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Samsung denies copying iPhone features, claims branding was key to success
The latest instalment in the Apple Samsung trial sees the South Korean manufacturer stating that it did not copy any iPhone features, and that its marketing efforts were what led to the success of the Galaxy series of handsets. Samsung America's marketing chief Todd Pendleton took to the witness stand to state that branding was […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Samsung patent hints at headphones with integrated head-up display
Patent applications and concepts have revealed that Samsung has some interest in coming out with smart glasses – tentatively titled – similar to Google Glass. However, it looks like the company isn't exactly decided on what it wants to create, as a patent granted to it showcases a device that seems to be a headphone […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 bill of materials stands at $256, display the costliest component
The Galaxy S5, which went up for sale on April 11 and broke launch day sales records of its predecessor, costs about $256 to build, according to a teardown analysis by market research firm IHS. According to IHS, the cost of components (or bill of materials) on Samsung smartphones has been increasing in recent months – […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Amazon is offering Verizon’s Galaxy S5 for $99 on two-year contract
The Galaxy S5 is now available at all major carriers, but if you have decided to wait a while before getting the handset, you’re in luck. Amazon is offering Verizon’s variant of the Galaxy S5 for just $99, which is a $100 discount on a device that launched just a week ago. Verizon’s own website […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
Group Play updated to version 3.0, enables Group Camcorder option on Galaxy S5
Group Play has been a standard feature on Samsung's smartphones since the Galaxy S4 debuted back in early 2013, letting users pair up multiple devices and share pictures, documents and music among them in real time. Today, the company is pushing out an update to the Group Play app, bringing it to version 3.0. The latest […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung has to look beyond smartphones for growth
Samsung may have to find an alternate growth area to counter slow sales of its smartphones. Although the Galaxy S5 got off to a great start by selling 30 percent more than the Galaxy S4, analysts estimate that the device would not be able to match overall sales of the Galaxy S4. The handset manufacturer […]
- By Harish J.
- 11 years ago
