Following yesterday’s report that Samsung was planning to launch two versions of the Galaxy S5 along with a new Galaxy Gear smartwatch in early 2012, South Korea’s ETNews today has more details about the next Samsung flagship smartphone. Early reports about the device spoke about a new “state-of-the-art” 16MP camera module being developed for it. This suggested that Samsung may […]
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Samsung Galaxy Gear firmware update rolling out in Canada
Good news on the Canadian smartwatch front today! Having kicked off in other countries earlier this month, the much anticipated Galaxy Gear update is now rolling out across Canada. Firmware version V700XXUAMK7 makes significant improvements to the notifications functionality of Samsung’s first smartwatch. The original notfication system worked only with Samsung’s own apps and a few third party ones. For […]
Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 to launch alongside Galaxy S5?
The same ETNews report that suggests that Samsung will launch two Galaxy S5 variants in early 2014 also reveals a few details about the next Galaxy Gear smartwatch. It indicates that the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 will launch at the same time as the Galaxy S5. Little information is provided about the Galaxy Gear 2 except to suggest that it […]
Samsung planning two versions of the Galaxy S5?
Despite having sold over 40 million units, Samsung is reportedly disappointed with sales of its Galaxy S4 flagship device. As a result, there have been rumours that it could move up the announcement of its successor to January. A report by South Korea’s ETNews now suggests that mass production is set to start in January for a launch in March […]
Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition also getting Android 4.4 update
We reported yesterday that the rollout of the Android 4.4 update for the HTC One Google Play Edition was underway. It turns out that the update is right behind and also landing on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition. The announcement came via Google+’s Android account: Starting today, Samsung GS4 and HTC One Google Play edition devices are getting […]
Samsung sells only 10,000 Galaxy Round smartphones?
Samsung may have been the first to launch a smartphone with a flexible display but sales of the Samsung Galaxy Round suggest that the device has yet to catch the interest of customers. According to South Korea’s Daum web portal, Samsung has only sold 10,000 Galaxy Round smartphones since it went on sale on October 10 (40 days ago). In […]
Samsung announces Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung today unveiled another large-screened smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is the successor to the original Galaxy Grand, a mid-range device back in its day. It promises to improve upon the original with “meaningful upgrades.” Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 specifications: Processor: 1.2GHz quad-core Operating system: Google Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Cellular connectivity: HSPA+ Other connectivity: GPS/GLONASS, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, […]
Images of Samsung Galaxy S5 metal frame leaked?
Rumours that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 could sport a metal chassis first surfaced this summer. A series of newly leaked pictures appears to give credence to this rumour. According to France’s Nowherelse.fr, the images come from a source claiming to be an employee for one of Samsung’s suppliers. Samsung reportedly asked the company to produce an aluminium frame for […]