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Samsung just “can’t get enough” of everything. The Korean handset makers has filed a couple of patents which reveal parts of their plans in the wearables space. First we’ve got to learn about Samsung’s trademark for the “Gear S” name, which we think will be used for the company’s premium line of smart watches. The…
The budget minded Samsung Galaxy Avant is now available from T-Mobile for a price of $216 outright, or $9 a month for 24 months. The Avant isn’t the hottest device on the block, but it’s got enough guts to get the job done without emptying your savings account. The Avant looks like a mini GS4…
As part of the strategy that seems tailored to appeal to business customers, Samsung announced the Smart Wireless Security Access Point that helps businesses identify unauthorized intrusion in the wireless network. The device supports 802.11ac and is equipped with wireless intrusion prevention solution (WIPS) sensor that can detect unauthorized connections to the network. According to…
The days of messaging Facebook friends through the Facebook mobile app are quickly coming to an end. According to TechCrunch, Facebook will force its users with and iPhone or Android device to use the standalone Facebook Messenger app to chat with friends, removing the feature completely from the Facebook app itself. Facebook users on the…
It was back in early June when we’ve told you about the Samsung Galaxy W, the 7-inch tablet with voice and cellular connectivity. Said device has also been caught at the FCC, hinting us it could also be unveiled in other parts of the world, perhaps even in North America. Now we have the same…
Samsung Ventures, which is the investment arm of Samsung Electronics, along with few other investors have invested some $13 million in BlueStacks, TechCrunch is reporting. BlueStacks, for those who haven’t heard of it before, is best known for making software that allows users to run Android apps on their Windows and Mac computers. However, it’s…
The internet has been rife with rumors of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha of late, pointing to thin smartphone with a 4.7-inch screen and impeccable specs. According to a report from SamMobile, the Galaxy Alpha will tout an aluminum band around the sides and a faux-leather plastic backside. The device is said to be a direct…
Samsung has released a new Galaxy S5 ad today, one that sets its sights on the iPhone. It’s not surprising to see Sammy go for Apple’s jugular, but this ad hits iPhone users right below the belt. The new ad takes on the old “size matters” line, with the Galaxy S5’s large screen putting the…
Facebook is adding a Save feature to its iOS and Android apps, which will allow you to keep track of posts, places and music to look at later. Saved posts can be viewed simply by heading to the “More” tab on mobile devices, and on the desktop by clicking the link displayed on the left side…
Aside from the “regular” colored Samsung Z models, the Korean company is also working on the gold-colored version. Brought to our attention by the good folks of TizenExperts, this unit looks rather sexy in gold and could thus help Sammy move more units. That said, we’re still waiting to see any Z variant hitting the…