March 2012
Samsung ChatON now available for BlackBerry [Updated]
UPDATE: ChatON is now available for all BlackBerry devices. Just head onto the link below and it will automatically point to the correct download. Samsung’s cross-platform messaging service, ChatON is now available on the BlackBerry platform. Interestingly, ChatON for BlackBerry currently works only on Torch 9800 (more devices coming soon) and needs to be [...]
Samsung and Apple apparently in talks of a settlement
The way things are going currently between Samsung and Apple, a truce between both the companies seem highly unlikely. However, Bloomberg Businessweek’s sources claims otherwise. According to them, top level executives at both the companies “have communicated lately about potential settlement options.” The settlement will be possible because the current Apple CEO Tim Cook [...]
Samsung announces La Fleur edition phones in Germany
Samsung announced the La Fleur edition of phones in Russia last month and now they’ve announced the same for the German market. However, only three La Fleur phones – Galaxy Ace, Wave Y and C3520 will be available in Germany. Donning a floral design on the front and back, each La Fleur device goes for [...]
Samsung enhances Face Unlock with blink-recognition for Galaxy S
Samsung today released the Value Pack upgrade for Galaxy S users in South Korea. This update is based on Android 2.3 but adds some features present in Android 4.0 like Face Unlock, Snapshot, Photo Editor etc. Face Unlock is one of the features that scores on the cool factor but loses when it comes [...]
Google rolling out Android 4.0.4 for Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus
Google has confirmed that they’re rolling out an over-the-air update for Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus devices. The new firmware will update the Android version to 4.0.4 and will bring some stability, camera improvements, smoother camera rotation, better phone number recognition and more. This Android update is applicable only for GSM variants only. CDMA-based [...]
Galaxy S Android 2.3 Value Pack Upgrade now available in South Korea
Samsung promised to release the Value Pack upgrade for the original Galaxy S and they’ve released it in South Korea. South Korean variant of Galaxy S can now be upgraded to a new Gingerbread build that gives ICS-like features like Face Unlock, Photo Editor, Snapshot while video recording, improved Folders and more. Users can [...]
Samsung I9300 to be a mid-range phone, expected in mid-May?
New details of Samsung’s I9300 handset has surfaced. According to GSM Arena’s tipster, the I9300 is expected in mid-May and is identified as Galaxy M in the ordering system. If you’re aware of Samsung’s new smartphone nomenclature, Galaxy M is targeted at the mid-range segment. Samsung sells Galaxy M (in Korea) and Galaxy M [...]
Samsung chairman now sued by his nephew’s family for inheritance
Samsung’s chairman, Lee kun-hee has been sued again, this time by his nephew’s family over inheritance. Just like the lawsuits filed by Lee kun-hee’s brother and sister, the nephew’s family is also asking for cash and stock in Samsung subsidiaries. Wife of late Lee Jae-chan (the grandson of the Samsung founder) is seeking 454,847 [...]
Galaxy Note sales surpass 5 million units
Samsung today confirmed that its smartphone/tablet combo device has surpassed sales of 5 million units (to operators, retailers etc.). The Galaxy Note was first launched in late October and took just 5 months to reach since this milestone. Samsung says thanks to the high sales of Galaxy Note, they’ve managed to grab about 67 [...]
Video: Elephant playing with a Galaxy Note
Samsung is pulling out all stops to market its phone/tablet hybrid device. A new video shows off Peter the elephant from Thailand playing with the Galaxy Note. This viral video is said to be inspired from the videos showing a frog and lizard playing with smartphones. Frankly, Peter does well.