Tizen is the new hotness: 1200 Tizen TVs sold in March

Samsung said at the end of 2014 that the company would proceed with Tizen OS on its TVs, that all of the company’s 2015 TV lineup would proudly feature the fledgling OS.

Well, Samsung’s delivered, and the numbers look positive.

Tizen Indonesia says that Samsung’s Super Ultra HD TVs have been bringing the Korean manufacturer promising numbers. According to Samsung (the blog claims), the company’s sold 1200 SUHD TVs in Korea in the month of March alone, with an average weekly sales increase of 30%. And Samsung has been releasing updates for its Tizen devices (including the SUHD TV) in unbelievable fashion. An SUHD TV Tizen update surfaced just this week, the site claims.

Samsung has been criticized for its high-resolution displays that some have said tend to oversaturate color and produce colors that are not true-to-life; however, when it comes to TV sharpness and stunning details, customers care more about the visual aesthetic than true-to-life colors. The true-to-life vs. oversaturation debate seems more like a fight amongst tech enthusiasts than it does the customer base to which Samsung is catering.

Samsung’s Smart TVs have been under some criticism in recent days for consumer privacy violations, but Samsung’s Smart TVs operate like all other Smart TVs that allow you to dictate voice commands. Recently, Domino’s Pizza has partnered with Samsung to provide a pizza ordering app for Tizen TVs.

Tizen is here to stay, and over time, Tizen could become a powerhouse. If you’re thinking about a Samsung TV, you should think about a Samsung model. Oh, and, if you’re a UK customer, Samsung’s 2015 Tizen TV lineup is now available at Curry’s – with prices ranging from £899 to £9,999.

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Galaxy Grand Prime now available at Cricket Wireless

If you’re a Cricket Wireless customer who doesn’t want to shell out $650+ for the new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, AT&T-owned Cricket Wireless now has a budget-friendly Galaxy device for you.

The 5-inch Galaxy Grand Prime features a respectable 8MP back camera but comes with a 5MP “selfie” front camera that’s sure to please social medialytes. 1GB of random access memory (RAM) is sufficient for light multitasking, as is the 1.2Ghz quad-core processor, although the 8GB of onboard storage and quarter HD display (960 x 540) leave a few stones unturned. The Grand Prime does come with a 2,600mAh battery, so light or moderate users should be satisfied.

The Grand Prime with Cricket Wireless is off-contract and only costs $199.99. It’s not a bad offer for what you’re getting, and we’re glad Samsung’s launched the Grand Prime in the US. Now, Samsung, get on that Z1 America release…

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Galaxy S6 and S6 edge midnight launch in UAE starts Samsung’s new chapter

If you haven’t been living under a rock the last few years (or removed all electronics from your home), you’ve heard of the long-standing Apple lines in New York City for each new iPhone product launch. Seven days before the new Apple iPhone rollout, customers start forming lines to be one of the first to purchase the new devices. Those who can’t afford iPhones get in line and use their line positions in order to “earn” the new iPhone. Some individuals camp out, with tents, small fires, and bags of necessary supplies (food, drink, battery packs, spare chargers, etc.) in order to survive the bitter cold until NYC’s Apple Store doors swing wide open.

Well, Samsung’s famous, but it hasn’t created the long-standing lines that Apple has had for the last several years. At the same time, however, the company just may be on the verge of creating its own stand-in-line fanaticism. The evidence? Today’s midnight launch in the UAE.

According to The National, at least 50 customers stood outside a store in Dubai waiting to get their hands on the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge at midnight, before the rest of the world. One customer noted that he found the line quite unusual. “It’s a bit odd to have to stand in line outside an open shop – but the phone will be great I’m sure,” said an Iranian student. He was headed to a 12:15am movie showing and decided to pick up his new Samsung device on the way.

While we don’t have a more exact number of the crowd that stood outside the Dubai store, it’s reassuring to Samsung to know that its own loyal fan base will go crazy to have the company’s latest. If you stood outside the Dubai store, please feel free to write in and tell more about the stand-in-line experience.

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Tizen Z1 in Bangladesh gets OTA update

The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge have now officially launched worldwide, and all the eyes of the world are upon them. Android Lollipop has been pushing out to Note 3 and Note 4 users this week on various carriers (AT&T and Sprint), with others still waiting their turn.

And in the middle of all this, there are some lucky Tizen customers out there, too.

India was the proud recipient of its Tizen 2.3.0.1 update two weeks ago, and Bangladesh is now next on the list.

The Bangladesh Z1 Tizen update weighs in at a small 26.9MB, so Z1 customers won’t see anything new here. Rather, as is the case with all small, incremental updates, bug fixes will be the new gift for Tizen OS.

If you’re not seeing the update at the moment, you can always visit your settings and then select the “software update” feature to see if a little “push” won’t bring a notification to your device. If you’ve already gotten the update, write in and let us know.

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Latest Galaxy Note 4 Lollipop OTA brings in new features, fixes bugs

Samsung didn’t really make a big deal out of this for some reason, but the latest over-the-air update for the Galaxy Note 4 brings in some nice new features added with some bug fixes.

First and foremost, the notoriously annoying forced close error on the Contacts app is now fixed, which should give users some respite. Other than that, the update also brings in a new feature called the Side View Panel, which essentially is Samsung’s implementation of the Pie Controls (if you’ve ever been a Nexus user). Side View Panel brings the two capacitive buttons – Back and Recent Apps – along with the Home button to the screen, thus making it easier to use the device with one hand.

Other than that, the Mute feature is back for when vibrate and sound modes don’t cut it for you. Lastly the update, details of which can be had from the screenshots below, also change the notification selection mode from All/Priority Only/No notifications to a new Do Not Disturb mode.

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Verizon Galaxy S6 models now shipping, just in time for worldwide launch

Verizon’s been a little behind the other carriers in shipping its Galaxy S6 and S6 edge pre-orders, but some evidence uncovered today shows that the Cadillac of carriers isn’t wasting time getting its pre-order shipments to excited customers.

Verizon is sending emails to pre-order customers, informing them that as of today, April 8, 2015, pre-order GS6 and S6 edge models are shipping and should be at your residence soon. If you didn’t know, you can still go view the Galaxy S6 at Best Buy here in the US, to get a feel for what you can expect when your package arrives.

There are a few things we’d like to remind you about as you eagerly await your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge. First, if you order the 32GB models, you can expect 23GB of storage out of the box, although Verizon’s carrier apps could steal more storage from the remaining amount left on your device. Samsung is to be commended for increasing its storage models, since many a tech journalist has aptly stated that 16GB is not enough for the needs of most smartphone users. 32GB should suffice, and cloud storage services such as Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive will aid you in extraordinary circumstances.

Next, check your device carefully when you open the box for the first time. Some T-Mobile users are seeing scratches and dead pixels on their new beauties, and you want to make sure to spot the problems immediately so as to inform your carrier in the event you are an unfortunate recipient of a smartphone with defects right out of the box. As we reported on earlier today, Samsung’s camera flash software bug could be a problem for you if bad luck befalls you.

Then, you should charge your device. It’s tempting to have some hands-on time with the device, but you may want to charge it first, to make sure that your fun lasts a while. AT&T customers will have worse battery drain that most other US customers, since the packaging is responsible for reducing battery drain below normal levels before the customer receives the device.

When all of this is said and done, sit down, take a few deep breaths, and write SamMobile to tell us about your experience with the Verizon Galaxy S6 or S6 edge. Feel free to drop us a comment (or two, or five) below and tell us what you like, what you don’t, and whether or not you’ve spotted a pixel, camera flash, overheating, or other random problem with your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge. And yes, we know that someone out there in the blogosphere will likely crack the “edge” of the S6 edge just a few days after it arrives. For those of you who put the S6 edge through your own “torture test,” we’d love to hear from you, too.

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Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and 8.4 now $100 off through April 11th

The Galaxy Tab S, unveiled last August, is eight months old now but is still a stellar tablet to own. Not only was it thin and light (a point Samsung emphasized in its New York “Tab Into Color” presentation), it comes with the company’s trademark AMOLED display with a “super AMOLED” resolution. Samsung produced two sizes of this tablet that was designed to take on the iPad Air 2 (didn’t emerge until October). Even at eight months old, it’s still one of the best tablets to own on the market.

Samsung agrees, and to this end, has decided to discount its iPad-rival tablet by $100 (both sizes). This means that the 16GB Tab S 8.4, priced at $399.99, is now on sale for $299.99. The 16GB Tab S 10.5, priced at $499.99, is now $399.99. And the best part of all is that these tablets both provide expandable storage up to an additional 128GB – which means that you could potentially have 144GB of storage for your device (of course, the microSD card is sold separately).

This deal isn’t long, though, so you’ll have to visit Samsung’s site and take advantage of the deal between today, April 8th, and Saturday, April 11th. If you’re unsure about a few things regarding the tablet, we take you on a journey into what you can expect. With the Tab S now receiving Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, Samsung’s experience can only get better.

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