[Deal] Snag a brand new Galaxy Note 5 for $549.99!
Oh, boy! Have we got a fab deal for you today? If you’ve been hankering for a brand new Note 5 off-contact, but the $749 price tag is a little out of your price range, then you may want to listen up. For a limited time only, you can pick up either a black or white factory unlocked 32GB LTE model of the handset for just $549.99 from independent retailer Breed through eBay.
Just in case you need a refresher on its specifications, the Note 5 packs a gorgeous 5.7-inch qHD display, an Exynos 7420 octa-core CPU, a Mali-T760MP8 GPU, 4GB of RAM, a 16MP rear-facing camera, a 5MP selfie shooter and a 3,000mAh non-removable battery.
As this is an unlocked variant of the Note 5, it will only work on GSM carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T, but not with CDMA carriers like Verizon and Sprint. A full list of supported carrier bands can be seen below:
- 2G Network: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G Network: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 4G Network: LTE 2100 (B1), 1900 (B2), 1800 (B3), AWS (B4), 850 (B5), 2600 (B7), 900 (B8), 700 (B12), 700 (B17), 800 (B18), 800 (B19), 800 (B20), 800 (B26)
If you like the sound of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and would like to take advantage of this awesome deal – hit the source link below.
Source: eBay
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Samsung to sell LCD factory as it focuses on OLED
OLED display technology has become increasingly popular in mobile devices and Samsung looks poised to ramp up further production at the expense of one of its LCD units.
According to reports from Korea, Samsung has halted operation of its L5 LCD production facility and is looking to sell off its idle equipment, which is expected to generate revenue in the tens of billions of won. This isn’t the first LCD production line that Samsung has sold off. Last year the company closed its Cheonan line and sold it to China’s Truly. It is rumored that Samsung will switch production at the L5 facility over to OLED, potentially enabling the company to pump out additional AMOLED displays for mobile devices.
Demand for mobile OLED display panels seems to be increasing, with other smartphone manufacturers looking to place orders for next generation products. Samsung is said to have struck a supply deal with Huawei and even Apple is rumored to be looking at purchasing AMOLED panels from Samsung. Apparently, the deal may have an exclusive production clause to ensure supply, which could be where the L5 facility comes in.
Read on: AMOLED vs LCD: differences explained
Display rival LG has been switching its focus to additional OLED production this year and invested almost one billion USD into a new flexible OLED production line for foldable displays. Xiaomi is said to have decided to use LG AMOLED panels for some of its next generation products as well.
Although not everyone may be convinced that OLED is a superior alternative to LCD, it looks like we will see a lot more OLED devices on the market in 2016 and beyond.
70 QHD(1440p) Wallpapers to show off that awesome display
Just like you, we love our QHD displays. Sure we don’t really need them but since we have them, we might as well take advantage of that super crisp 1440p display. If you don’t have a QHD display you can still take advantage of this hand selected group of QHD wallpapers too. There is a wide range of photos here so hopefully there is something for everyone. If you want to browse the wallpapers, click the left/right arrows to navigate. Once you find a wallpaper you like, press the image once, then long press it to bring up the download option. Click “download” and then goto your gallery or photos and set it as your wallpaper.
A few devices with a QHD display are:
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and 5
Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge plus, S6 Active
LG G3, G4 and V10
Blu Pure Xl
Google Nexus 6 and 6P
Blackberry PRIV
If you see a wallpaper that belongs to you and you would like to receive credit, I would love to give it to you! Just drop a comment in the section provided below with some proof (You know, just so we don’t have people claiming things that are not theirs…) So, please choose those that you like and enjoy!
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The Wirecutter’s best deals: Sonos Play:1 and the UE Megaboom
This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer’s guide to the best technology. Read their continuously updated list of deals at TheWirecutter.com.
You may have already seen Engadget posting reviews from our friends at The Wirecutter. Now, from time to time, we’ll also be publishing their recommended deals on some of their top picks. Read on, and strike while the iron is hot — some of these sales could expire mighty soon.
Samsung Galaxy S7 may release in February despite rumors of an earlier announcement
Tipster Ricciolo took it to Twitter to state the date of Samsung’s 2016 Unpacked event. Despite recent rumors of an earlier announcement, the post draws up the typical February announcement.
Although we don’t know much about the Galaxy S7, we can expect the release date to be around the same time as recent years, perhaps February 21 in Barcelona. This is the day before the Mobile World Congress event gets underway, which is when Samsung typically takes its wraps off the newest Galaxy flagship. It’s still unknown whether the flagship will run Samsung’s own Exynos processor or switch back to Qualcomm for their new Snapdragon 820 chipset. The company is currently testing both and it may come down to your location to determine which processor variant you’ll get. One can also expect the latest hardware including a high-resolution camera and 3 or 4GB of RAM. Samsung is also working on a new edge variant to ensure it satisfies all users, but we’re yet to find out details regarding size and specifications.
Over the next few months expect plenty of talk on Samsung’s newest Galaxy flagship(s). Let the rumors begin to roll-in.
Source: Ricciolo (Twitter)
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Samsung unveils Exynos 8 Octa (8890), its 2016 flagship SoC
Samsung just officially launched its newest high-end SoC, the Exynos 8 Octa (8890). Featuring Samsung custom CPU cores and advanced LTE, the new Exynos will provide brainpower to the Galaxy S7 and other Samsung flagships from next year.
We will have a closer look at the new 8890 processor in a deep dive post, but here are the basics. Just like the Exynos 7420 before it, the 8890 is a processor built on a 14-nm process, meaning that the distance between the microscopic components of the chip is just 14 nanometers. The smaller the process, the lower the power consumption and heat generation. Qualcomm’s freshly announced Snapdragon 820 (also manufactured by Samsung) is also 14-nm.
Exynos 8890 is a 64-bit octa-core design, with four Cortex A53 chips and four of Samsung’s custom cores. This is the first chip from Samsung to feature in-house designed custom cores. Previously, Samsung used ARM’s ready-made Cortex designs. The four Cortex A53 cores are the power efficient cores, while the four Samsung cores provide the grunt needed for intense applications.
Watch: SoC showdown: Snapdragon 810 vs Exynos 7420 vs MediaTek Helio X10 vs Kirin 935
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Thanks to the usage of custom cores and other optimizations, Samsung claims the Exynos 8 Octa offers 30% more performance and 10% better efficiency compared to previous Samsung chips.
The graphics work is handled by the Mali-T880, ARM’s latest GPU design, which supports 4K and offers better performance with a 40% efficiency improvement compared to the GPU in Exynos 7420.
Another big feature of the Exynos 8890 is an integrated LTE Cat. 12/13 modem. Samsung has had integrated chips before, but they were mid-range, and Exynos 8890 is its first high-end chip with built-in LTE. That benefits performance, efficiency, cost, and product design. LTE Cat. 12 can, in theory, provide download speeds of up to 600Mbps, with the huge caveat that your carrier needs to actually support it.
Now read: Snapdragon 820 vs Exynos: the 2016 mobile SoC battle begins
There have been persistent rumors that Samsung will use both Exynos 8890 and Snapdragon 820 for the Galaxy S7, which is expected early next year. Samsung says that commercial production of the 8890 will begin by the end of the year; according to a Korean report, manufacturing is already underway.
Samsung officially announces the Exynos 8890, boasts 30% performance improvement
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Another year, another new processor. Samsung has just officially announced the processor that is going to power its flagship smartphones – or at least, most of them – the Exynos 8890 and says that it has improved its performance by 30% and power efficiency by 10% over its predecessor, the Exynos 7420. Speaking about the Exynos 8 series, Samsung Vice President of System LSI marketing, Dr. Kyushik Hong,, said:
“The Exynos 8 Octa is a leading-edge application processor for next-generation mobile devices that incorporates Samsung’s mobile technology leadership in CPU, ISP, and modem as well as process technolog. With our custom designed CPU cores and the industry’s most advanced LTE modem, consumers using mobile devices with the Exynos 8 Octa will experience a new level of mobile computing.”
The Exynos 8 improves on the Exynos 7 formula by also incorporating LTE functionality onto the chip, which boasts download speeds of 600Mbps and uploads of 150Mbps. Samsung says that mass production of the chip will begin at the end of 2015, presumably ramping up to the release of the Samsung Galaxy S7, which will likely carry the Exynos 8890, depending on what region you’re in. We can’t wait to see some benchmark results, but we’re sure it’s going to give the Snapdragon 820 a run for its money.
What do you think about the Exynos 8890? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Samsung Tomorrow via SamMobile
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Samsung’s ‘premium’ smartphone chip puts everything in one place
Samsung’s next chip is a single square of silicone with a load of things your mobile computer needs. To start, the Exynos 8 Octa 8890 (memorable) is based on 14nm FinFET tech, whose 3D design means better power performance. The company has custom-designed the CPU around a 64-bit ARM design, and will apparently give a 30 percent improvement in performance and ten percent in power efficiency compared to the Exynos 7 Octa it replaces. ARM’s Mali-T880 graphics processor also snuggles closely next to a high-end LTE modem. You know, like Qualcomm does.
Source: Samsung
Samsung has a new 64-bit Exynos 8 Octa processor
Samsung has unveiled their new 64-bit Exynos 8 Octa processor. The new chip features a CPU based on 64-bit ARMv8 architecture with an embedded LTE modem as well as a list of other new features.
The Exynos 8 Octa is Samsung’s first application processor to include the company’s initial premium custom CPU cores based on 64-bit ARMv8 architecture providing over 30 percent improvement in performance and 10 percent in power efficiency compared to the Exynos 7 Octa. This chip also supports enhanced heterogeneous multi-processing for efficient usage of the eight cores, four custom and four ARM® Cortex®-A53, to deliver the highest performance and power efficiency in its class.
This new chip is the first Samsung chip to combine the processor and modem onto a single chip. Also, it will support download speeds of up to 600Mbps and upload speeds of up to 150Mbps with carrier aggregation.
Samsung says they plan on mass producing the new Exynos chip in late 2015. It’s basically already late 2015 now, which means we will probably see this chip on next years Samsung phones.
Press Release:
Samsung Unveils the Latest Application Processor, Exynos 8 Octa, Built on 14-Nanometer FinFET Process Technology
First premium chipset with Samsung custom-designed CPU and embedded LTE modem
SEOUL, South Korea—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced the newest member of its Exynos family of application processors, the Exynos 8 Octa 8890. This chip is Samsung’s second premium application processor built on 14nm FinFET process technology. Unlike the previous Exynos 7 Octa 7420, the Exynos 8 Octa is an integrated one-chip solution that features the company’s first custom designed CPU based on 64-bit ARMv8 architecture and the latest LTE Rel.12 Cat.12/13 modem. This brings a new level of performance to Samsung’s Exynos processor premium line-up for mobile applications.
“The Exynos 8 Octa is a leading-edge application processor for next-generation mobile devices that incorporates Samsung’s mobile technology leadership in CPU, ISP, and modem as well as process technology,” said Dr. Kyushik Hong, Vice President of System LSI marketing, Samsung Electronics. “With our custom designed CPU cores and the industry’s most advanced LTE modem, consumers using mobile devices with the Exynos 8 Octa will experience a new level of mobile computing.”
The Exynos 8 Octa is Samsung’s first application processor to include the company’s initial premium custom CPU cores based on 64-bit ARMv8 architecture providing over 30 percent improvement in performance and 10 percent in power efficiency compared to the Exynos 7 Octa. This chip also supports enhanced heterogeneous multi-processing for efficient usage of the eight cores, four custom and four ARM® Cortex®-A53, to deliver the highest performance and power efficiency in its class.
The Exynos 8 Octa is Samsung’s first integrated one-chip solution in its premium line-up that combines the application processor and modem. Samsung has delivered one-chip Exynos solutions for mid to high-end smartphones in recent years. The Exynos 8 Octa integrates the most advanced LTE Rel.12 Cat.12/13 modem that enables maximum download speed of up to 600Mbps (Cat.12) and upload speed of up to 150Mbps (Cat.13) with carrier aggregation. With such a high data transfer rate, the Exynos 8 Octa will contribute to delivering an excellent mobile experience, allowing users to enjoy and share high resolution video content on the go with ease. Also the one-chip solution benefits OEMs with a reduced number of parts needed and overall space required for a device, allowing more flexible design options.
For a graphic-intensive user interface, highly immersive 3D gaming and life-like virtual reality experiences, the Exynos 8 Octa employs ARM®’s latest GPU, Mali™-T880.
Samsung plans to begin mass production of the Exynos 8 Octa in late 2015.
For more information about Samsung’s Exynos products, please visit http://www.samsung.com/exynos.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. We are also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. We employ 319,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of US $196 billion. To discover more, please visit our official website at http://www.samsung.com and our official blog at global.samsungtomorrow.com.
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Early Galaxy S7 unveiling? Maybe not.
Historically, Samsung has saved its reveal of Galaxy S devices until right before Mobile World Congress. Recently, though, word on the street has been that the Galaxy S7 will arrive a bit earlier than originally expected. According to claims by “industry insiders” as well as speculation on S7 firmware development, many signs point to a January release for Samsung’s next super smartphone. With that said, if today’s rumors prove true, we might not see an early announcement of the S7 after all.
According to a tipster on Twitter, the Galaxy S7’s release isn’t ahead of schedule at all. In fact, we shouldn’t expect to see an official announcement until the day before MWC begins, just like every other year. MWC 2016 will take place in Barcelona on February 22 through February 25, so if this anti-rumor rumor is to be believed, the Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on February 21, 2016.
Related: Contradictory Samsung Galaxy S7 camera rumors surface
The theory that Samsung would be releasing the Galaxy S7 early started circulating in October. Proponents of the idea claimed that Samsung would be using the early release to get ahead of their competition by putting the device out as early as January 2016. By releasing their product early, Samsung wouldn’t run the risk of hype dying down during a longer waiting period between the Note 5’s launch and the next Galaxy S flagship launch. It’s an interesting idea, but those eager to get their hands on an S7 might be a little bit too quick to believe in it.
Nevertheless, evidence continues to mount for the early release. Will they, won’t they? We’ll have to wait for official word from Samsung to know for sure.
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