Galaxy S6 shipments cross the 10 million mark

There’s no doubt in the fact that the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge are two of the most beautiful handsets that Samsung has ever come up with, the company has even found it hard to keep up with demand for the Galaxy S6 edge. It has been more than a month since the two handsets were released across the globe and it’s being reported that the Galaxy S6 shipments have crossed the 10 million units mark. The report out of Korea cites a “high-ranking...

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge tops iPhone 6 Plus in home Wi-Fi speed test

“Thinner, lighter, and faster.” That’s the never-ending mantra we hear about some of the most popular smartphones (if you already know to which smartphones this statement refers, congrats: you’re a true techie.) in history. We’re told that quad-core Android smartphones can’t top iPhones, that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus with their 1.2 or 1.3Ghz dual-core processors still best any quad-core devices they come up against – leading many people, unfortunately,...

Confirmed: the Galaxy S6 Active will feature a Quad HD display

It’s no secret that the Galaxy S6 Active is alive and well. What has been rumored for the device, however, has been based upon the expectation that the Active model will conform to the specs and features of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. One feature, the screen resolution, has been confirmed with a recent device profile that shows the resolution near the model number (SM-G890A). That resolution is, as...

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A series in Australia

Over the past couple of months Samsung has gradually been launching its Galaxy Tab A series of tablets in various markets across the globe and the latest destination for these tablets is Australia. Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Tab A series in Australia, the tablets will be available in stores starting May 25th. The 8-inch and 9.7-inch models with Wi-Fi and LTE variants have been launched in the country, the LTE model...

Best Buy gearing up to sell the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in Blue Topaz and Green Emerald

Despite being shown as the available color options for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge back when the devices were unveiled in March, Blue Topaz and Green Emerald colors were not available for purchase. Just yesterday Samsung announced the launch of these color options and also pointed out that release dates and availability will vary based on market and distribution channels. One of the largest retailers in the United States, Best...

05-18-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy A7, and more

Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup, and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various regions every day, and you can find out which firmware updates were pushed out by the company over the weekend through...

T-Mobile Galaxy Tab S 10.5 gets Android 5.0 Lollipop at last

The Wi-Fi only variant of Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 received the much awaited Lollipop update a couple of months back and since then those with the cellular variant have been waiting for this update to arrive. AT&T finally came through in the United States last week when it released Lollipop for this tablet and now it’s T-Mobile’s turn. T-Mobile today released the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update for the Galaxy Tab S 10.5. Software...

Samsung seems to have done zero quality control on Galaxy S6 cases

Samsung really seems to have messed up when it comes to the quality control on the cases for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. There has been a lot of outrage over Samsung’s Clear View cover causing scratches on the phones’ display, and, well, things are not any better on the company’s flip covers as well. A few days ago, I noticed that the flip cover on my Galaxy S6 edge had a slight crack on one of the...

Samsung may have to pay reduced damages in 2013 Apple lawsuit

Samsung has had a lot of spats with Apple in the courts, but the Korean manufacturer’s biggest loss was back in 2013, when it was fined for copying design elements from Apple’s iPhone. The courts had ordered Samsung to pay $930 million in damages, but a new ruling by a U.S. appeals court has now asked a lower court to decrease the damage amount, saying that the “overall look of the iPhone can’t be protected.” According to Samsung, around $382...

Samsung takes you through the skies of Shenzen with the Galaxy S6

Samsung has released its final video for its ‘Next Is Now’ promotional campaign, which were meant for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. In the latest video, Samsung takes you through the skies of Shenzen, China using the Galaxy S6′s camera. Samsung invited the famous skyscraper scaling photographer, Daniel Lau, who is known for climbing and capturing some of the world’s tallest and most breathtaking buildings and landmarks. The...

One month later: The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge revisited

The Galaxy S6 edge is the most cutting-edge smartphone on the market today, at least when you consider its specs on paper and look at its beautiful curved design. I’ve been using the Galaxy S6 edge (and so have my mates here at SamMobile) since the day it went up for sale, and from the moment I fired it up for the first time, it was clear I was in for the nicest flagship experience Samsung has ever...

Samsung sets sights on the iPhone 6S, may announce the Galaxy Note 5 in July

We all know that engineers at Samsung are hard at work in developing the Galaxy Note 5, and it was expected that the company would traditionally announce it during IFA 2015. Now, a report from WhoWired Korea is claiming that Samsung might drop the bomb sooner than expected as it is trying to outmatch Apple by announcing its next flagship smartphone ahead of the iPhone 6S’ possible announcement in August. According to the report, Samsung...

The Hulk smashed and dropped some gifts at our office

As a huge Marvel fan, I was overjoyed this year when Samsung and Marvel announced that they are one-upping their relationship by launching original accessories. Samsung announced various bundled packs with its latest flagships, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge; I had been wondering where these were available and was disappointed to see they weren’t released here in the Netherlands, but we were able...

Samsung and Cigna announce a new version of Coach by Cigna health and fitness app

Samsung and Cigna have announced a newer version of the health and fitness app, Coach by Cigna. The app now comes with an updated UI, which follows Material design guidelines, and comes with new features. The app will be available for the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S6 edge, the Galaxy S5, the Galaxy Note 4, and the Note Edge free of charge through the Google Play Store. Keep in mind that it will only be compatible with these devices...

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are now available in Blue Topaz and Emerald Green

During the official unveiling of the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge at MWC 2015, Samsung announced that each of them would be available in four colors. However, only three color variants (White, Black, and Gold) of these devices were actually available in the market during the initial phase of the launch. Now, Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge will be launched in Topaz...

Samsung Galaxy Note PRO 12.2 LTE gets Android 5.0.2 Lollipop

The Lollipop party continues for Samsung devices, with the Galaxy Note PRO 12.2 LTE the newest kid on the block to receive the confectionery update. Samsung’s largest Galaxy Note is being updated to Android 5.0.2 over in Switzerland as we write this, with the update carrying build number P905XXUABOD7. The update should include all the goodies that are part and parcel of Lollipop, including a Material Design-inspired user interface, faster performance,...