Android
Galaxy Victory on Sprint gets Android 4.1.2 update
Sprint just confirmed to have rolled out Android 4.1.2 update for Galaxy Victory 4G LTE smartphone. It’s an OTA update, which means the update will be automatically downloaded to the phone and will notify the user to update whenever it’s ready. As for the new things that comes with the Jelly Bean update are Google [...]
Samsung rumoured to launch Galaxy Mega Smartphones
Samsung will launch smartphones with display larger than Galaxy Note II, if the report by Sam Mobile is to be believed. The site claims Samsung will initially launch two devices – one with a 5.8-inch display (GT-I9152) and other with a 6.3-inch display (GT-I9200), branded under Galaxy Mega. These devices will cater to the mid-range [...]
Samsung Galaxy Camera Is Powered by Android 4.1
Samsung revealed its intentions of an Android-based camera when it applied for a trademark earlier this year. Now at the IFA in Berlin, Germany, Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Camera powered by Android OS. Unlike the competitive Android-based digital cameras, Samsung’s offering is the first camera to run Android 4.1 OS. The camera [...]
Samsung updates ChatON with Olympic Buddy, Walkie-talkie
Samsung has updated its ChatON for Android to v1.9.5 that adds a bunch of new features. First and foremost is the inclusion of Olympic buddy. Users can subscribe to special Olympic buddies that broadcast breaking news, medal tables and daily schedules. Other features include Walkie-talkie that allows to send audio messages instantaneously, show typing [...]
ChatON for Android gets updated with improved UI, new features
Samsung has released a new update for its ChatON messaging service on Android and going by the changelog, it appears to be a big one. The first and foremost change is in the user interface, which is now cleaner and more streamlined. Additionally, ChatON users now have an option to reply directly on a [...]
Samsung gives free apps to bada and Android users to celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day maybe a week away but Samsung has decided to celebrate the day a week before and after by giving away a bunch of paid apps for free to its users. Samsung is gifting its bada or Android users with free paid apps till February 21 and also a chance to win a [...]
Samsung most preferred Android device brand among consumers
iGR, a market strategy consultancy that focuses on wireless and mobile communications industry, revealed in its Android consumer research that Samsung is the most preferred Android device brand. Of the major brands supporting Android, Samsung has the highest brand preference among consumers, followed by Motorola, HTC and LG. ZTE and Huawei ranked toward the bottom [...]
Samsung ChatON now available for Android
UPDATE: Available on the Android Market as well. Link below. Samsung’s cross-platform communication service, ChatON is now available for mass consumption. The app is currently available on Android via Samsung’s own app store. ChatON, if you’re unaware is Samsung’s tool for communication across various platforms including Android, bada, iOS, BlackBerry and PC. Currently, Samsung [...]
Galaxy S II update to add big menu buttons, FOTA widget
Samsung has announced to release a new Galaxy S II software update that will add two new features to the phone. Expected to release soon, the new update’s highlight is the Big Home that increases the icon size by 30%. Next feature is the System Update widget. The new update brings firmware-over-the-air widget that allows [...]
Samsung Nexus Prime specs revealed: Update
Update: We have a fresh set of updates coming in from GSMArena that majorly proves the BGR.com mentioned specs wrong. GSMArena was contacted by a tipster from inside Google that revealed the specs. Besides being a world phone, the Nexus Prime will also be LTE enabled. With so many specs leak coming in, we would [...]