Is Samsung hinting at a quick update to Android Lollipop for the Galaxy Note 4?

That the Galaxy Note 4 will get an update to Android 5.0 Lollipop, and will be among the first Samsung phones to do so, is something that’s set in stone. But could Samsung be working on updating the Note 4 to Lollipop much faster than it has pushed out major updates in the past? The company has tweeted about the Galaxy Note 4′s Quad HD display, and the tweet shows an image of lollipops on the phone’s screen. Now, Samsung could simply have used this image because of the excitement around Android 5.0 at the moment (thanks to its very recent official announcement), but it could also be a hint that the update will arrive sooner rather than later.

We exclusively revealed earlier that Samsung is aiming for a late November/early December release for the update, and the company is already testing the latest version of the OS on the Galaxy S5, something we gave you a peek at recently. Samsung’s tweet is a good indication that that time frame could indeed be correct, though as always, we would caution against getting too excited, especially given how major an update Android Lollipop is.

What do you think? Is that tweet just a marketing gimmick, or could be hinting at something we will all await impatiently over the next couple of months?

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Samsung explains the Galaxy Note 4′s accessibility features

Samsung has always been big on offering accessibility features on its smartphones (well, not that it doesn’t apply for basically every type of feature the company loves cramming into its phones), and the Galaxy Note 4, being a flagship devices, naturally brings along a ton of such features. Today, Samsung is offering a look at all the accessibility functions on its latest flagship through its blog. The Galaxy Note 4 comes with quite a few useful ones, such as a doorbell detector for notifying users on the sound of a doorbell (useful for those with hearing impairments), and an Image Reader feature for offering a voice guide for an image’s details and to guide users into taking better pictures.

There are quite a few other options, many of which were present on the Galaxy Note 3 and other Galaxy devices as well. Head over to the source link to get more info on the accessibility features on the Galaxy Note 4, and let us know if you’re planning to buy Samsung’s best phablet yet!

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Did Google just hint at a Google Play Edition Galaxy S5?

It looks like Samsung and Google might be collaborating on a Google Play Edition Galaxy S5. Today, Google made Android 5.0 Lollipop, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Play official, and with that, it also updated the android.com homepage, and we have found something on the homepage which is really striking. It’s an image of all current Nexus devices and Google Play Edition devices, however, that image features three pictures of a Galaxy S5 running a pure build of Android Lollipop. Now this could be a mistake on Google’s end, or Samsung may soon be launching a Google Play Edition of the Galaxy S5.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 officially launched in India for Rs. 58,300

Samsung officially launched the Galaxy Note 4 in India today, at an event in the country’s capital of New Delhi. The phablet has been priced at a whopping Rs. 58,300 (approx. $950), though the device should actually be available for less since that’s the maximum retail price. Breaking its usual tradition, Samsung has launched the Snapdragon-powered variant of the Galaxy Note 4 in India instead of the Exynos model. This will likely make prospective consumers in the country happy, as Samsung’s use of Exynos CPUs for its flagships in India has been a point of contention for many, especially since the company often demos the Snapdragon variant of the device in stores while selling the Exynos variant.

Samsung has also tied up with carrier Vodafone to offer 2GB of free 3G data for two months to users that aren’t already using its data plans, though those that are will still get 1GB of data. As revealed earlier, the Galaxy Note 4 will go up for sale in local stores and at online retailers from October 17th. Samsung is already taking pre-orders, though as we’ve often pointed out, the company doesn’t offer a refund of the pre-order amount if you cancel your order, so be sure you really want the phone before putting down your money for one.

The Galaxy Note 4 features a 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560×1440) Super AMOLED display, an octa-core Exynos 5433 chipset, 3GB of RAM, a 16-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization, a 3.7-megapixel front-facing camera, 32/64GB of expandable internal storage, a 3,220 mAh battery, and Android 4.4.4 KitKat. It also comes with the traditional S Pen stylus, and is the first Galaxy Note smartphone to feature a metallic body.

Don’t forget to check out our hands-on of the Galaxy Note 4, and let us know if you intend to pick one up this week.

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Samsung Sweden says you can win a Galaxy Alpha if you can ‘pick it up’ at a store

“What would you do if a phone suddenly starts to ring in the store?” If your answer to that question is “I’ll pick it up,” then you might have a chance to win a Galaxy Alpha. Samsung Sweden has kicked off a new promotion that will let people by answering a call on the Galaxy Alpha – this entire week, a Galaxy Alpha will start ringing in selected stores (not just Samsung stores), and those who “pick it up” will have a chance to win it. Samsung will also be offering clues to where the phone might ring next through text messages on the device – it all seems unnecessarily elaborate just so someone can get a free phone, but given how good the Galaxy Alpha is, we’re sure some will be willing to go through the trouble of standing around in stores just to hear a phone ring.

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Samsung Rises to No. 7 in Interbrand’s ‘Best Global Brands 2014’ Report

SEOUL, Korea – October 9, 2014 – Samsung Electronics has risen to seventh position in

Interbrand’s annual ‘Best Global Brands’ report released today. The report recognized the global growth of Samsung’s brand value through creative marketing initiatives and continued market leadership across many product categories, including smartphones, televisions, digital appliances and memory devices.

Up one spot this year –from eighth in 2013 – Samsung recorded a brand value of $45.5 billion in 2014, a 15 percent increase over last year’s $39.6 billion. Samsung continued to show significant growth in its brand value; this is more than double the average growth rate of 7.4 percent achieved by the World’s Top 100 Brands. It also exceeds the average technology business growth rate of 8 percent.

Samsung has maintained its No. 1 position in the smartphone market for two years, which was boosted by the launch of flagship smartphone products including new devices in the Galaxy S and Note series, while wearable devices like Samsung Gear and Samsung Gear VR point to new engines of growth. Collaboration with world-renowned fashion brands and sponsorship of the 2014 Winter Olympics also increased Samsung’s brand value with consumers.

In the television market, Samsung managed to extend its global industry leadership, which is now in its eighth year; this was helped by the introduction of the first Curved TVs. Samsung is also leading the premium market for digital appliances, with new product line-ups such as the Chef Collection. The company’s partnerships with Michelin-starred chefs and world class furniture brands underline Samsung’s innovative marketing.

Meanwhile in the memory business, Samsung has successfully maintained its No. 1 position for the 21 years, supported by its solid technology leadership and new consumer-centric marketing initiatives.

Samsung managed to improve its brand value by focusing across the company on one common brand ideal: ‘Accelerating discoveries and possibilities’, and making it come to life with a number of consumer engagement programs, such as the ‘Launching People’ campaign, which reached more than 100 million people globally.

“We want to continue our efforts to become an aspirational brand through innovative ideas and technologies that give people the power to discover new experiences and enhance people’s live,” said SP Kim, the Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung Electronics.

Samsung entered the top 20 Interbrand global brand list for the first time in 2009, and moving into the top 10 in 2012 – just three years later.

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Sprint Galaxy Note 4 receives a sensible price cut

Following the Galaxy Note 4‘s launch, seemingly the only release detail that was up in the air was the date. However, once US carriers began accepting pre-orders for the smartphone, Sprint was the odd man out in a very odd way. Typically, the new generation of any modern phone carries with it the same price tag as did its predecessor; which made the $349.99 price tag of the Sprint Galaxy Note 4 cause some confusion. As it turns out, Sprint has now joined fellow major carriers AT&T and Verizon in offering the handset at a subsidized price of $299.99 (with a two year contract).

The off-contract price remains at $720, and the Easy Pay option is still the cheapest of the major carriers with a monthly cost of $30 for 24 months. One additional point of interest though, is what course of action Sprint will choose to pursue with those who had pre-ordered the phone prior to this announcement. They will either honor/credit the $50 difference upon shipping (ship date is still around Oct. 17th), or they will consider the $50 a premium for having been able to pre-order it first. We’ll have to wait and see.

By now you are all aware what the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 brings to the table; a 1440×2560 resolution Super AMOLED display, update cameras, top-of-the-line processors, and an improved S Pen. The wait is almost over. Pre-order it on Sprint here.

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