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Samsung releases Android 4.4 KitKat kernel source for Galaxy Note 3
It's been a few days since the Android 4.4 KitKat update started rolling out to the Galaxy Note 3 to a few users (in Poland), and now Samsung has released the related kernel sources for KitKat on its Open Source Release Center, a move that should help developers start their hacking on the newer version […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Verizon to offer $100-$150 rebate on Rose Gold Galaxy Note 3 and other Samsung phones
The new Rose Gold color variants of the Galaxy Note 3 were recently tipped to be heading to Verizon, and now an internal document of the carrier has confirmed the same. Obtained by Android Central, the document also shows that upon launch, consumers will be able to get a $100 mail-in rebate on the Rose […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Can Samsung retain its Championship in the smartphone market?
The world has witnessed tremendous growth in the field of mobile technology in the last five years or so. These years may have very well written and rewritten the rules of the mobile industry for the foreseeable future. While five years may appear too short for such a dramatic change, it is not an exaggeration […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE (SM-N7505) reaches the FCC
The Galaxy Note 3 Neo has been leaked rather extensively in the last couple of weeks, but Samsung still hasn't made it official, despite having things like the promotional material all ready to go. However, it looks that could change very soon, as the LTE variant of the Note 3 Neo has just hit the […]
- By Martin R.
- 10 years ago
Samsung gains more market share in the US
The Galaxy S III continues to be the most popular Samsung smartphone in the US, but sales of newer devices like the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S4 have helped the Korean manufacturer further widen its lead over the competition in the country, achieving a growth from 22 percent to 26 percent of market share. […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 10 years ago
Samsung launching Garnet Red Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 in the US
Being the most successful (in terms of sales) tablet for Samsung, the company isn't letting up on freshening up the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 just yet. Samsung has announced a limited edition Garnet Red color variant of the Tab 3 7.0 for the US, which we have to say looks quite striking, at least in […]
- By Michael R.
- 10 years ago
NTT DoCoMo reportedly postponing its Tizen smartphone plans
From being on Samsung's case about releasing a Tizen smartphone as soon as possible to scrapping immediate plans to launch a Tizen smartphone is a transformation Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo might have gone through, if a new report is to be believed. Published by SankeiBiz, the report says that DoCoMo has officially announced that it is delaying its […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S III is the most popular Samsung smartphone in the US
The Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 might have sold in the millions, but it was the Galaxy S III that gave Samsung its most acclaimed sales numbers, and it shows. According to the latest data Chitika about the advertising they served to Samsung devices during the month of December, the Galaxy S III accounted for 33.9 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Verizon Galaxy Tab 7.7 update reduces electrical consumption during charging
Owners of Verizon's Galaxy Tab 7.7 (that AMOLED tablet we loved to death over here at SamMobile), your electricity bill might just start coming in a bit lower in the near future, as Verizon has approved an update that reduces electrical consumption during power off charging. Well, okay, so it's not exactly going to affect […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Exclusive: I9505XXUFNA5 – Leaked Android 4.4.2 KitKat Test Firmware for Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)
Samsung recently officially started rolling out the new Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the Galaxy Note 3 LTE (SM-N9005), but it looks like a little more work is needed before the particular update hits the Galaxy S4. So, we thought let's bring you guys a new test build for your Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) – I9505XXUFNA5, […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Android 4.4.2 leaks for Galaxy Note 3 SM-W9008 (Telcel Mexico)
Samsung has begun the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update rollout for the Galaxy Note 3, but it's going to be a while before every variant of the device and every country receives the update. If you've got the a Galaxy Note 3 from carrier Telcel in Mexico, with model number SM-N900W8, and are unwilling to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
10 million Galaxy Note devices shipped in South Korea
Samsung had a point to prove when they released their first Galaxy Note device in 2011 but since then, it's been a rollicking ride. Not only the series has enjoyed success globally but also in Samsung's home market where they've managed to sell over 10 million units of Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note II and Galaxy […]
- By Kunal G.
- 10 years ago
Samsung officially announces Galaxy Tab 3 Lite with 7-inch screen
After a plethora of rumors and leaks that followed our reveal of the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite, Samsung has officially announced the tablet as a slimmer and more portable addition to the Galaxy Tab 3 series. The specs are the same as were leaked yesterday: the tablet will come in both Wi-Fi and 3G variants and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung launches “Eyes on the road” application
Singapore is ranked top in smartphone usage. However, bad mobile habits have caused agony, especially on the roads where drivers text while they drive. The dangers are fatal, yet Singaporeans remain ignorant about it. Samsung hopes to curb this behaviour. So the app, Eyes on the Road, is created. Using sensor fusion technology, the app […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 10 years ago
Samsung launches Smartphone GamePad in South Korea
Samsung announced its own game controller, called the Smartphone GamePad, last month, and now the company has launched the controller in its home country, for a price of 85,000 won ($80). The GamePad is compatible with Android 4.1 and above (optimized for Android 4.3 on Samsung devices) and connects via Bluetooth (or NFC on NFC-enabled devices), […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
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
