Samsung begins IoT.js development for expanding interoperability to devices

Looks like Samsung isn’t just innovating with their unique hardware, but also with their software. Samsung has recently opened development of a platform called IoT.js which is a platform for the Internet of Things that means to expand the interoperability of lightweight devices. What is the internet of things? Well, it’s basically a more efficient way to interconnect devices by assigning a certain ID to it. An object in the IoT can be anything from...

Latest Galaxy S6, LG G4 camera shootout keeps the camera king on the throne

The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge have been prized for their cameras, and this still remains true some three months after both devices made their debut onto the world market. Tech enthusiasts like to place competing devices against each other, and market demand continues to show that a stellar camera experience is paramount for tech-savvy consumers. PhoneArena is known for its blind camera tests, and the site has once again provided another head-to-head...

New photos show the Galaxy S6 edge on top of a prototype S6 edge+

If you needed more proof that the Galaxy S6 edge+ will be a bigger version of the Galaxy S6 edge, then the latest batch of leaked photos should give it to you. The photos show a Galaxy S6 edge sitting atop a prototype of its bigger sibling, and reveal a couple of small changes in the hardware. On the Galaxy S6 edge+, the microphone at the bottom has shifted its position, and the phone seems to...

Samsung planning to add touch controls on the side and backside of its future smartphones?

A new Samsung patent registered in 2014 shows an interesting new concept regarding touch controls. It appears that they intend to bring more touch actions to their Edge devices which involve the side and the back of the device. The Galaxy S6 Edge and the Note 4 Edge brought forth a lot of interesting new actions based on their funky new design. The curved area of the display can display smart notifications...

This infographic shows Samsung’s eccentric color choices for its smartphones

Ever wondered how Samsung decides what color options would accompany a particular smartphone? Did you know that the selection of the right colors for a device is almost as important as the device’s design, and that the colors and material used for a smartphone go hand in hand? Well, some of you probably knew it wasn’t a very simple process, but for those who didn’t, Samsung’s new...

MetroPCS is offering Samsung Galaxy Core Prime 4G for free with $40 or higher plans

The Galaxy Core Prime 4G, an entry-level smartphone with 4G LTE connectivity, is being currently offered for free by MetroPCS through its ‘Switch to MetroPCS’ campaign. The offer is applicable for those who are willing to take up the carrier’s $40 or higher plans. Apart from the Galaxy Core Prime 4G, MetroPCS is also offering additional 1GB of free 4G LTE data every month as long as the user stays...

New entry-level Samsung smartphone found in UAProf, could be the Galaxy Young 3

A new entry-level Android smartphone from Samsung, the SM-G150NL, has surfaced on the Internet. A user agent profile of the device was discovered on Samsung’s own website by the guys over at NapiDroid.hu. Going by its model number, the device appears to be a successor to the Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130). It device will have a screen resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, which points towards an entry-level...

Samsung market share ahead of Apple in Q2

Samsung’s smartphone shipments in the second quarter covered 26.8% of the market share as opposed to 16.4% for Apple. While these numbers are very positive the tech company might see an overall diminished growth this year as opposed to 2014 which is due to smartphone sales stagnating. The Galaxy S6 has sold a lot of units and it’s estimated to reach 50M units sold by the end of this year. This is a great prospect for Samsung and it’s almost double...

Silicon Valley companies take Samsung’s side in Apple lawsuit

A new development in the Samsung-Apple patent battle now involves the biggest companies of Silicon Valley. Facebook, Google, Dell, HP & eBay are all taking Samsung’s side in this lawsuit with a petition to the federal appeals court. The petition is meant to spare Samsung from paying the patent infringements caused by the Galaxy devices. It’s surprising to see other companies join this eternal battle between the two biggest mobile tech companies...