Showing posts with label Samsung. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Samsung. Show all posts

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Android 5.0 Lollipop demonstrated on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Galaxy Note 3 running Android 5.0 Lollipop

Samsung, like many other manufacturers are hard at work readying Android 5.0 Lollipop for their top shelf devices.Both the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 are expected to be updated to the next version of Android, but the following video and screenshots give us a sneak peak of Lollipop running on the Galaxy Note 3.

Samsung's Tizen 2.3 update demonstrated

TizenWhile Samsung has still to release a Tizen powered smartphone to the global market, the company has a decent lineup of devices (Gear S, Samsung Z) running their in-house mobile OS. 

Now Samsung is working on a new device (Samsung SM-Z130H) which runs Tizen 2.3, and some new screenshots give us a vision of what the latest version of Tizen will look like on one of Samsung's smartphones.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge now available in the US through most carriers for $399.99 on-contract

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, with its unique side display is now available in the US through most major carriers. Unfortunately it comes at quite a cost, with prices starting at $399.99 on contract or a whopping $900 off-contract.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) receives Android 4.4.4 update

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition for T-Mobile (P607) is now receiving the Android 4.4.4 software update, with the usual security updates and Download Booster. The update is being pushed out OTA (over-the-air) and you should receive a notification when it is available for your device.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 for AT&T receives software update

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 for AT&T (SM-T807A) has received a software update which is around 58MB in size and brings the KOT49H.T807AUCU1ANJ5 software version with a few new features and improvements

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 for AT&T receives software update

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 for AT&T (SM-T707A) has received a software update which is around 32MB in size and brings the KOT49H.T707AUCU1ANJ5 software version with a few new features and improvements

Samsung Galaxy S4 for AT&T receives software update

Samsung Galaxy S4


The Samsung Galaxy S4 for AT&T (i337) is receiving a software update which is between 392MB - 488MB in size and brings the KTU84P.I337UCUFNJ4 software version with a few new features and improvements to your device. The changelog follows after the break.

Samsung Galaxy Mega for AT&T receives software update

Samsung Galaxy Mega

The Samsung Galaxy Mega for AT&T (SGH-i527) is now receiving a software update which is around 77.3MB in size, and bring the KOT49H.I527UCUBNJ1 software version. AT&T has been very vague on the changelog, simply stating that the update brings "Android OS Enhancements"

Samsung Galaxy S III for AT&T receives software update

Samsung Galaxy S III

The Samsung Galaxy S III for AT&T (SGH-i747) is now receiving a software update which is around 69MB in size, and bring the KOT49H.I747UCUFNJ1 software version. AT&T has been very vague on the changelog, simply stating that the update brings "Android OS Enhancements"

Samsung Galaxy Note II for AT&T receives software update

Samsung Galaxy Note II

The Samsung Galaxy Note II for AT&T (SGH-i317) is now receiving a software update which is around 93.2MB in size, and bring the KOT49H.I317UCUCNJ1 software version. AT&T has been very vague on the changelog, simply stating that the update brings "Android OS Enhancements"

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs. Apple iPhone 6 - Video Comparison

Samsung Galaxy AlphaApple iPhone 6 Plus

While Apple has chosen to experiment on larger screen sizes with the Apple iPhone 6, Samsung has decided that they will replace their all plastic body with a premium metal design on their Samsung Galaxy Alpha. Both handsets offer nearly identical specs and features, so lets see how they compare.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. Nokia Lumia 1520 - Video Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 4Nokia Lumia 1520

The Nokia Lumia 1520 has been around for along a year now, and it seems to be fighting a lone battle against the continuous lineup of phablets on the Android platform. One of the top large screen phone choices this year is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and despite being physically smaller than the Lumia 1520, its on a quest for domination.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 - Video Review

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Ever since the original Samsung Galaxy Note was launched back in 2011, Samsung has had a clear innovative advantage over its competitors in the phablet department. The following generations of the Note series all came with even bigger screens, better internals, and refined S Pen capabilities. Now we have the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 which is easily one of the top smartphone choices in the market today.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Sony Xperia Z3 - Video Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 4Sony Xperia Z3

Samsung faces some heavy competition this year from fellow Android manufacturers. Its top device in the market is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 which offers a Quad HD display and a Snapdragon 805 processor. Lets see how Samsung's top device compare against one of its top contenders, the Sony Xperia Z3

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Motorola Moto X 2014 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 - Video Comparison

Motorola Moto X (2014)Samsung Galaxy S5

The is generally one of the top flagship smartphone choices, for anyone looking to purchase a new smartphone. This year the has set itself as one of Samsung's biggest competitors, with an improved design and hardware.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Samsung Gear S now available in the US

Samsung Gear S

The Samsung Gear S was announced a few months ago as the first smartwatch capable of making calls by itself, thanks to its SIM card slot and 3G connectivity. Starting today you will be able to purchase the smartwatch in the US.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Get Galaxy Note 4 features on your Galaxy Note II with this custom ROM

Samsung Galaxy Note II

The Electron Team have managed to port several features from the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to the Samsung Galaxy Note II. So if you your old Note is starting to feel a little run down, you may want to see how the Ditto Note 4 (DN4) ROM can breath some life back into it.

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge will be released in the US on November 14 through all major carriers

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

Have you been considering skipping the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in favor of the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge? If so, you will be happy to know that Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Note Edge will launch in the U.S. on November 14. Best of all, it will be available on all five major U.S. carriers, including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon Wireless.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 announced with ultra-slim metallic design

Samsung Galaxy A5 and Samsung Galaxy A3

Samsung has announced two new members of the Galaxy smartphone family - the  and the . The new Android handsets are part of Samsung's Galaxy A series - which is tailored for "young consumers seeking practicality and functionality" - and are presented as the company’s slimmest smartphones to date.

Friday, October 24, 2014

Samsung ATIV S receives Windows Phone 8.1 update in specific regions

Samsung ATIV S

The Samsung ATIV S was the first official Windows Phone 8 device, so its fitting that it is currently being updated to Windows Phone 8.1 in certain regions. The update bring build 14157, and firmware 2424.14.9.3 to the veteran device.