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US Cellular launches Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, priced at $49.99
The Galaxy S4 mini has been slowly but steadily making its way to various carriers in the US, and after being launched by Sprint and Verizon, the mini Galaxy S4 is now available from US Cellular. The price is set at $49.99 for a two-year contract, while the off-contract price is $499.99, which, for some […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition now available in Australia
Samsung's latest 10.1-inch tablet, the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, is now available in Australia, in Samsung's Experience Stores in Sydney and Melbourne. Both the Wi-Fi and 4G variants are available for $649 and $799 respectively, in Jet Black and Classic White color options and with 16GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD cards, in […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung announces the Galaxy Grand 2
Remember the 5.25-inch device that was leaked a few days back? As it turns out, Samsung has announced the device and it is none other than the Galaxy Grand successor. Samsung rightly calls it the Galaxy Grand 2 and brings in better hardware and new design. Galaxy Note 3's stitched faux leather back has also […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung’s smartphone market share and sales plummet in Japan
Samsung continues to dominate the overall smartphone market worldwide, but in Japan, the Korean manufacturer isn't seeing the same reception towards its smartphones as in other regions. According to industry data, Samsung managed to sell only 1 million units of its complete portfolio of smartphones in the July – September period, seeing its market share […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
T-Mobile Holiday Sale: Free $40 Bluetooth headset with Galaxy S4
Black Friday is approaching, and as usual, carriers and retailers are doing their best to woo customers with deals that range from free tablets with a smartphones to free accessories – T-Mobile is going with the latter, and is offering a free Plantronics M25 Bluetooth headset worth $40 with the Galaxy S4. If you port […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Android 4.3 rolling out for Galaxy S4 and S4 mini in Canada
The time has come for those in Canada to start reaping the benefits of Android 4.3 on their Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 mini, as the update has begun rolling out to the two devices on various carriers (Bell, Rogers, Fido, TELUS, etc.) in the country, right on schedule. Android 4.3 brings features such as Galaxy Gear […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S III on US Cellular receiving Android 4.3 (R530UVXUBMJA)
The Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4 on US Cellular is unfortunately on hold, but the carrier isn't willing to present the same disappointment to Galaxy S III owners, and is now rolling out the 4.3 update for the device. The update carries build number R530UVXUBMJA, and brings support for the Galaxy Gear, new camera […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 11 years ago
Phones 4U’s extended Galaxy Note 3 deal will get every buyer a free Tab 3 and S View case
UK retailer Phones 4U recently started offering a free Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 to every Galaxy Note 3 buyer. That deal was supposed to end today, but the retailer has decided to extend the offer to November 28th and sweeten the already great deal even further – every Galaxy Note 3 buyer will now get […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Gear Smart Remote app allows TV control through IR sensor on Galaxy Note 3/S4
Love controlling your TV with that IR sensor on your Galaxy Note 3/Galaxy S4, but are tired of keeping the devices in your hand all the time? Well, if you have a Galaxy Gear, you can transfer those TV control duties from your phone to the smartwatch on your wrist. Samsung, and Peel, makers of […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Purported pictures of Galaxy S5’s metallic frame leak
It has often been rumored that Samsung will be finally opting for metal instead of using cheap-feeling plastic, which has consistently given its flagships a not-so-flagship feel, for the Galaxy S5, with Samsung reportedly looking towards suppliers for providing metallic cases for the device. Now, it's time to grab that pinch of salt (a few […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S4 and Note 3 to get Android 4.4 in January, S III and Note II before April 2014?
Ever since Google unveiled Android 4.4 KitKat, we've been wondering when Samsung will bring the latest version of the world's most popular OS to its smartphones. We were told by our insiders that Samsung is already testing Android 4.4 on the Galaxy Note 3, and now a leaked document obtained by iTechAddict suggests that the […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
More details emerge on Samsung’s 5.25-inch mid-range device
An unknown Samsung smartphone with a 5.25-inch screen (SM-G7106) was recently spotted in China, and now the European variant of the device (SM-G7105) has reared its head as well. The new leak reveals that the handset will be capable of 4G LTE connectivity, and also confirms previously leaked specs, including a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB of […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
Jury awards $290 million towards damages to Apple in case retrial
The jury has given their verdict in the partial retrial of the Apple vs Samsung case. After being awarded a hefty sum of $1.05 billion in damages to Apple, judge Lucy Koh reduced the damages by $450.5 million as she considered the number to be based on some wrong calculation. The new jury has now […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
Bell to update Galaxy S4 and S4 mini to Android 4.3 from November 23
Canadian carrier Bell will begin updating the Galaxy S4 and its smaller sibling, the Galaxy S4 mini, to Android 4.3 starting November 23rd, according to leaked internal documents obtained by Mobile Syrup. While the S4 has been receiving the update in many regions already, if Bell's schedule goes according to plan, it will become the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Custom recovery (TWRP) up and running on the Galaxy Gear
The Galaxy Gear might not be a blockbuster seller, but that is not deterring the custom development that is going on in the XDA development community – we recently saw the first proper custom ROM get released for Samsung's smartwatch, and now the man behind that ROM has managed to get TWRP recovery up and […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Gear to get $50 price drop in Canada on Black Friday
Samsung might be touting the 800,000 shipment figure for the Galaxy Gear as something impressive, but the truth of the matter is that adoption of the Galaxy Gear just hasn't been as great as the company might have expected. To help turn things around a bit, Samsung Canada has announced that it will be discounting […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Mega 6.3 heading to MetroPCS on November 25th
Prepaid operator MetroPCS will soon be offering one of the largest smartphones currently in existence to its customers, as was reported last month. The Galaxy Mega 6.3 is heading to the operator's stores on November 25th, with the price starting at $349 (plus tax), after an instant $100 holiday discount and a $50 rebate for […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Concept video shows off a curved Galaxy S5 with monster specs
While most simply wait around for a company to unveil its next flagship device, some make themselves busy with cooking up concept designs for those devices, often giving us a look at drool-worthy designs and concepts that are never actually realized by manufacturers. Well, the folks over at O2 Guru TV have released a Galaxy S5 […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S4 beats HTC One in ‘uncheatable’ gaming benchmark
When Samsung was accused of cheating in benchmarks on the Galaxy S4 by making its hardware run at higher clock speeds when benchmark apps were run, people were quick to jump at the chance of throwing curses and insults at the Korean manufacturer. That stopped when it was discovered that almost every manufacturer does the […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
Verizon now selling the Galaxy S4 mini for $99.99
If the year-old Galaxy S III mini isn't what you want to buy from Verizon, then you can opt for the newer and higher-spec'd Galaxy S4 mini instead, which is also available from North America's largest carrier starting today. The pricing starts at $99.99 on a two-year contract, and $399.99 off-contract – if you're willing […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
