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Samsung has started production of the new high-speed low power DDR3 (LPDDR3) RAM for mobile devices. The new chips are based on 20-nm process while apparently capable of achieving performance levels comparable to RAM found on computers. The 4Gb RAM can transmit data up to 2,133 megabits per second (Mbps) per pin, which is much…
Companies who pay celebrities to tweet about their device need to do some screening before turning these folks loose on the internet. In yet another well-intentioned, but embarrassing tweet, Spanish tennis player David Ferrer crooned about his Galaxy S4 using an iPhone. The tweet said Ferrer said was “configuring S Health on my new #GalaxyS4…
These days, it’s not easy to fulfill all Galaxy S4 pre-orders… Because of limited supply, Best Buy is asking some (though not all) users to wait for 2 to 3 weeks to get their shiny new gadget. Here’s the email electronics retailer is sending to users who pre-ordered Sammy’s super-phone: We’re sorry, but the fulfillment…
Users of Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S4 have been prompted to update their beloved super-phone by downloading the 24MB-heavy file. Build L720VPUAMDL is pushing out to SGS4 owners as we speak, but unfortunately we’re not sure what kind of feature tweaks it brings to the mix. That said, we’re betting it will fix some of the…
Samsung is known for the elaborate shows that it uses to introduce a new device, and the Galaxy S4 is no exception. The Korean manufacturer put on a Broadway show in the US for the S4, and now the manufacturer is reviving Psy and his Gangnam style hit for the Galaxy S4 launch in India.…
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has some impressive software, but it comes with a price. It seems that Samsung’s software takes up about half of the 16GB models storage space, leaving users with only about 8.82GB of available storage. Of course, you could always expand the storage of your unit via the microSD slot, as the…
Mobile game company Gameloft announced that a lineup of its popular titles will be optimized for Samsung’s latest powerhouse, the Galaxy S4. The games will be customized for the best possible performance on the S4’s 5 inch 1080p display and 1.9GHz quad-core processor. The optimized versions will be available in both Google Play and the Samsung Apps application included on…
New rumors are suggesting that Samsung will be releasing three new tablets later this year, the next iteration of Google’s Nexus tablets, as well as one of their own design. With the recent announcement of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 3 and the release of the Galaxy S4, this news proves that the South Korean giant is…
Smartphone drop tests are done to show the durability of one smartphone pitted against another, but they’re also pretty darn fun to watch. This time around, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 is put against Apple’s iPhone 5. The results may sound a bit obvious given the build materials on each device, but the results are…
Samsung added another tablet to its Android lineup today — the Galaxy Tab 3. The latest in the Galaxy Tab series is a mid-range offering with a 7-inch WSVGA display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and storage options of 8GB or 16GB with microSD expansion up to 64GB. On the back is a 3-megapixel main camera and…