Unknown Samsung device gets spotted on GeekBench running a Snapdragon 620
This past May, Samsung filed trademarks for Galaxy A6, A8 and A9 with the USPTO. Today we get what could be our first glimpse of the upcoming Galaxy A9.
A mysterious Samsung device recently passed through GeekBench running an all-new Snapdragon 620 processor. The device was listed as “Samsung msm8976fhdlte-eur-open.” We could be looking at the new Galaxy A9. The device will be one of the first to include a Snapdragon 620 processor, which will be backed with 3GB of RAM. The CPU has eight cores, four in which are Cortex-A72 and the other four which are Cortex-A53. It’s capable of shooting 4k video and includes and all-new unidentified Adreno GPU. It will also include fast download speeds and support up to a 13MP camera sensor. The device is expected to ship with Android 5.1.1 pre-loaded.
The Samsung device managed to score 1325 of GeekBench’s single-core benchmark test, in addition to a score of 4461 on the multi-core test. These are impressive scores for a mid-range device, hopefully we’ll find out more in the coming weeks.
Source: GeekBench
Via: PhoneArena
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Hardware Showdown: iPhone 6s vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Perhaps you’re wondering just how good these new iPhones (iPhone 6S and iPhone 6s Plus) are that were announced earlier this week. Maybe you’re wondering how they stack up against the competition.
We all know about the age-old argument about how the iPhone has “inferior” specs to the Android flagships. We also know about how Apple is behind the times, and needs to catch up to the rest of the world. So what exactly is it about the iPhone that makes it such a heart throb for the Apple-lites around the world? Check out this graphic to see what’s under the hood between these two devices.
In this edition of the AndroidGuys Hardware Showdown, we are pitting the iPhone 6s against the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
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Hardware Showdown: iPhone 6s vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Perhaps you’re wondering just how good these new iPhones (iPhone 6S and iPhone 6s Plus) are that were announced earlier this week. Maybe you’re wondering how they stack up against the competition.
We all know about the age-old argument about how the iPhone has “inferior” specs to the Android flagships. We also know about how Apple is behind the times, and needs to catch up to the rest of the world. So what exactly is it about the iPhone that makes it such a heart throb for the Apple-lites around the world? Check out this graphic to see what’s under the hood between these two devices.
In this edition of the AndroidGuys Hardware Showdown, we are pitting the iPhone 6s against the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
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New rumor supports dual camera setup for Samsung Galaxy S7
The rumors continue to flow regarding the Samsung Galaxy S7, the tech giant’s next flagship device to be released if they stick to their normal schedule. The latest source of information claiming some early knowledge of the device appears to have confirmed a conjecture made last spring, that the Galaxy S7 would come equipped with a dual camera setup similar to some attempts HTC made with their devices, like the HTC One M8.
Back in April as part of an earnings report, Samsung shared news that they had a dual-camera prototype in the works that would be ready in the first half of 2016. At the time, many connected the dots and suggested this meant the dual-cameras would go in the Galaxy S7. More recent rumors suggested Samsung was working on an “all lens cover” project that would support the device having more than one camera lens. This latest suggestion that the Galaxy S7 would be equipped with dual-cameras is consistent with the information that has previously surfaced.
Do you think Samsung can successfully equip a smartphone with dual cameras that consumers would be interested in using?
source: SamMobile
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Samsung sends more jabs Apple’s way in new Galaxy ad
Samsung has released a new 30-second Galaxy ad, making fun of the iPhone in that it doesn’t have Samsung’s fast wireless charging capabilities or any wireless charging at all.
It’s a joint commercial, featuring both the new Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+. The ad shows how convenient it is to wireless charge the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, but when you put an iPhone on it, well…nothing happens.
Apple previously released its own set of ads with the “If it’s not an iPhone, it’s not an iPhone” tagline. Samsung’s response, right off the heels of the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus unveiling, is “It’s not a phone, it’s a Galaxy.”
Now the only real problem is that Samsung’s wireless charging isn’t actually wireless, requiring the pad to be plugged into a wall outlet by way of a cable.
Here’s the ad:
Click here to view the embedded video.
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Say goodbye to grime and fingerprints with dbrand’s Galaxy Note 5 skins
Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 5 is a beautiful blend of metal and glass, with smooth lines and a pristine finish… Well, it’s pristine when you first take it out of the box, because the minute you begin using the Note 5, you will notice the one big drawback of that eye-catching mirror finish: it’s the ultimate fingerprint magnet.
If you bought a Note 5 (the Silver and Gold models, in particular), you have a few options to deal with the constant grime from the back. You can ignore it or just pretend it doesn’t bother you (hey, we don’t judge). You can carry around a cleaning cloth, or convert your sleeve into one. You can hide that beautiful phone into a case. Or, you can apply a custom skin from dbrand and forget you ever had to worry about fingerprints and grime.
dbrand is well-known for its selection of vinyl skins for electronic devices, from gaming consoles to smartwatches, including skins for Samsung’s top smartphones. The latest addition is a range of Galaxy Note 5 skins in 18 different styles, that you can mix and match using dbrand’s intuitive online interface.
Applying a skin to your Note 5 can really change its appearance. You can go for a plain matte finish or replicate the look of the Note 4 with a leather-textured skin. Or you can go flashy and pick a carbon fiber or metallic texture. All skins are precisely cut and you can mix textures to make sure your Note 5 stands out.
Using a skin is a great way to avoid smudges, but it has some practical benefits as well – skins protect against scratches and they help with grip. And when you want a change, it’s easy to take them off and start over.
dbrand skins for the Galaxy Note 5 are available for $10 for the back (including a matching camera skin) and $8 for the front (with or without capacitive keys cutouts). Pro tip: try adding a little color accent by picking up a standalone camera skin for just $1.
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Samsung announces Galaxy J2 in India for Rs. 8,490
Samsung is very keen to secure a major share of the booming Indian smartphone market and so has just announced its new affordable Galaxy J2 handset in the country. The tech giant developed the Galaxy J2 specifically for this market at its research and development centre located in India.
The Galaxy J2 features a 4.7-inch AMOLED display with a 960×540 pixel resolution. The handset is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core Exynos 3475 SoC, which is paired up with 1GB of RAM and a 2,000mAh battery. As for storage, the phone only comes with 8GB of space, but will accept 128GB microSD cards if you need more. Camera specs are a little basic, with just a 5 megapixel shooter on the rear and a 2 megapixel sensor on the front.
The J2 comes with 4G dual-SIM support, a particularly popular feature in India. Samsung has also incorporated a new Ultra Data Saving Mode, which is powered by Opera Max’s data compression technology. This boasts up to 50 percent data savings when downloading video, a 40 percent saving when using social apps and up to 30 percent less data while browsing the web, which is useful in locations without a blazing fast LTE connection. We have seen a similar implementation of Opera Max’s tech in Xiaomi’s new MIUI 7 operating system.
The Galaxy J2 is designed with a faux leather back and a metallic edge. The phone will be available from a variety of retailers in black, white and gold color options from September 21, with a Rs. 8,490 price tag. What do you think?
Latest Samsung TV ad takes another swing at the iPhone
Poor Apple and its latest iPhone, the two have been on the receiving end of a few jibes from its Android rivals since its launch announcement this week and Samsung is looking to hammer its major rival once again with its latest TV advertisement.
Much like Sony the other day, Samsung seems to be playing on the lack of any major advances in the iPhone’s battery technology. Apple hasn’t given away any major details about the battery or its associated features inside the iPhone 6S, but did state that it should offer the same performance as its predecessor. Make of that what you will.
The ad showcases Samsung’s wireless charging technology, which is built into its latest Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and Note 5 products. There’s also a twist on Apple’s latest “if it’s not an iPhone, it’s not an iPhone” tagline, to which Samsung responds with “it’s not a phone, it’s a Galaxy.”
Although Samsung has done away with a removable battery this year, it is the only smartphone manufacturer to offer dual-mode wireless charging as standard, which is compatible with the Qi and PMA technologies used in various accessories and charging hotspots in certain businesses.
Where does this one sit in your Samsung ad rankings?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition now receiving Android 5.1 update
Samsung is currently pushing out a rather unexpected update to all unlocked variants of the Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition located in the United States. In terms of added functionality, this upgrade transports the latest build of Android 5.1.1 to the handset, as well as a multitude of bug fixes, stability improvements and speed optimizations.
Hit the break for the full changelog.
- Material Design: You will quickly notice a whole new colorful look and feel to your device – from fluid animations to new application and system themes, colors and widgets.
- Notifications UI & Priorities: In order to alert you to the mosttimely and relevant information, the format and behavior of notifications have evolved:
- notifications will appear on the lock screen and are intelligently ranked by type and who sent them.
- you double-tap to open one, swipe left or right to clear one, or clear all notifications from the bottom of the list.
- you can set the priority and privacy of notifications for each application.
- very high priority notifications will pop up briefly over other applications so that you can take action.
- when you dismiss a notification on one device it will be dismissed on your other Android devices, if they are connected to the Internet.
- you can further tailor how notifications behave with the new Downtime and Ambient Display settings (see below).
- New Interruptions & Downtime Settings: You can tailor how interruptions behave, choosing to allow all, none, or only priority interruptions. You can personalize what counts as a priority interruption (reminders, events, calls, messages) and even tailor them to be from only contacts you specify. The Downtime setting will allow only priority interruptions during the times and days that you specify. e.g. allow only priority interruptions on the weekend.
- Recent Apps (Multi-tasking): The redesigned Overview space (formerly called Recents) will include both applications and separate activities within those applications. For instance, each open tab in Chrome will also appear here along with recent applications; both your Gmail Inbox and a draft email message will appear as separate cards. This provides a consistent way to switch amongst tasks.
- Flashlight: Lollipop includes a new flashlight option as part of Quick settings (swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to see it).
- Pin a view/app: Screen pinning allows you to keep a specific app or screen in view. For example, you can ‘pin’ a game and your child will not be able to navigate anywhere else on your phone.
- Battery: The Battery settings panel now shows an estimated projection for how much time you have left while discharging or charging. You can also enable a new battery saver mode that will save power by reducing performance and most background data operations to extend your battery life.
- Smarter Internet Connections: With Android Lollipop, your phone will not connect to a Wi-Fi access point unless there is a verified Internet connection. This feature improves hand-offs between Wi-Fi and cellular connections, helping to maintain your video chat or voice-over-IP (VoIP) call as you switch.
- Performance: Your phone now uses the new Android Runtime to help optimize application performance. After upgrading to Lollipop, your applications will undergo a one-time optimization process. Note that the optimization for ART requires more space.
- Security: Encryption can now use a stronger 256-bit key to help protect your data. Note that the stronger key willonly be used after you perform a factory reset on Android Lollipop. Otherwise encryption will continue to use 128-bit key. You can turn on encryption in the Security settings menu.
If you don’t feel like waiting for a notification confirming that the update is ready for your device, you could always search for the upgrade manually. To do so simply follow the four steps below:
- Open the Settings app
- Scroll to the bottom and tap on “About Device”
- Hit “System Updates”
- Tap on “Check for update”
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Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200) passes through the FCC
Less than twenty-four hours ago, we reported that Samsung is gearing up to launch its latest upcoming budget-friendly, 4G-enabled smartphone, the Galaxy J2, in India, and today the handset made a quick pit stop at the United States of America’s official certification authority — the FCC — thereby adding weight to the claim that the unit’s release is imminent.
Unfortunately, the paperwork included in the filing doesn’t reveal anything about the internals of the device, but recent leaks, rumors and speculation suggests that it will pack a 4.5-inch TFT display, a 1.2GHz Exynos 3475 quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable internal storage, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2,000mAh Li-Ion battery.
If you wish to view the full FCC documentation – hit the source link below.
Source: FCC
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