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Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 update features..

October 17, 2013 No Comments 0

Samsung's prediction that its Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware would be rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S4 by the end of October has been accurate, with leaked info heralding the release of the real McCoy. To begin with, Samsung Galaxy S4 owners in Germany will be pioneering the upgrade which will roll out all over the world by the end of 2013. So what will we get in this latest update? There will be OpenGL 3.0 support along with Galaxy Gear smartwatch support, Trim support and Ant+ support. Samsung have also popped in the Knox Implementation of the bootloader and dedicated application and the Samsung Wallet is also featured. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li6ZcsP00Q0 There will be improved RAM management and a much sharper display with far better colour reproduction as well as an improved TouchWiz launcher which will solve lag problems with fewer redraws. For keyboard warriors there's a new keyboard as well as a new Samsung browser with a full screen by default and new tab interface. A new reading mode will optimise display for reading and for the snap happy there's welcome new camera firmware. A few other tweaks have been made to the contacts app and the flashlight widget. The result of this 4.3 upgrade is that Android performance will be heaps better, with benchmarks up by 20%, which is a significant amount. You can download the update via Odin but if you do, you will invalidate your warranty so you may want to be patient. At the moment the 4.3 update is only available for the 19505 Galaxy S4 LTE-enabled model with Snapdragon 600. SamMobile says the octa-core 19500 will be out next week and the Galaxy S3 expected to get the update next month. It looks like December for the Galaxy Note 2. Delays are due to the number of S-Pen features that have to be moved to the new...

Samsung's prediction that its Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware would be rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S4 by the end of October has been...

Does the Galaxy Note 3 have bio-metric security in its future?..

August 5, 2013 1 Comment 0

The Galaxy Note series of smart devices has proven to be extremely popular with the masses, with Samsung finding a great mix of features, usability and device size. The Note is a nifty cross between a phone and a tablet, which offers users all smartphone functionalities but almost with the feel of a tablet device, with its large display and features, which includes the ability to run two applications simultaneously in a split screen, and features a hardware stylus which can be used on the capacitive display for a variety of functions. Both the Note and the Note 2 have proved to be very popular devices on the market, and are currently used by a large number of people around the world. People are eagerly waiting for the impending release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, which is due for release in a couple of months and is rumored to have better and more features than its predecessors.

The Galaxy Note 3

There have been a lot of rumours floating around about the feature set that Samsung is going to include with their new Note device. After the success of the previous two iterations of the Note device, other manufacturers are waking up to the prospects of phablet devices, and a number of other manufacturers are also slated to release their own take on the form factor later this year. According to reports received, the new Note device will sport a 5.7 inch high-definition display with a native resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels. It will be featuring Qualcomm's newly designed processor, the 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800. The device will be running the latest release of Google's Android Operating system, Jelly Bean 4.3. Other features that users can expect in the new Note 3 are 3 GB of RAM and a 4G...

The Galaxy Note 3

The Galaxy Note series of smart devices has proven to be extremely popular with the masses, with Samsung finding a great mix of...

Real Racing 3 Android Precision update new cars, events and graphics..

July 3, 2013 No Comments 0

Here is the latest Real Racing 3 update known as Precision adding in a new Time Trial mode. Two new manufacturers cars as well as updated graphics makes this one of the biggest free updates to a mobile game ever! Update your game now for the new features. It's really great to see EA upgrading the game so far after launch and adding in so many new cars is a real bonus as well. The price is still free with IAP but honestly the game is a blast even if you never pay a penny in app. Taken from the developers from a while back it looks like the AI has also been given an...

Here is the latest Real Racing 3 update known as Precision adding in...

A Unique WINDOWS-ANDROID HYBRID Launched By Samsung..

June 26, 2013 No Comments 0

Samsung has come forward with 3 latest devices in its ATIV line of Windows computers and tablets: The ATIV tab 3, the ATIV BOOK 9 Plus and the ATIV Q.

Let us take a look at all the new entrants:

ATIV TAB 3

ATIV TAB 3 is claimed to be the world’s thinnest tablet that uses Windows Operating System. Its design elements are on par with the Samsung Galaxy series, Smartphones series and tablets. Its thickness is only 8.2 mm with 540 grams weight. It has a screen display of 10.1cm which is ideal for high definition video to ensure brown photos. Battery life of 10 hours is claimed by Samsung. The specifications are identical to Android. The 10.1 inch display‘s resolution is 1366 X 768. Its on-board flash has the capacity of 64 GB. This device has a RAM of 2GB in size and a slot which is of microSD and microHDMI. Since it runs Windows 8, it can run all Windows Applications. For creative and official work, as it uses, S Pen, it is compatible with Microsoft Office also.

ATIV Q

ATIV Q is yet another device from Samsung in the ATIV line of Windows PCs and tablets. It is a hybrid electronic device which runs both of the Operating System, the Windows and the Android. Moreover it acts as an Ultrabook in addition to a normal tablet. It has four different operating modes like a Notebook with a full keyboard access, a standard Tablet, a raised Tablet and a standing Tablet. This flexibility of the device will help the customer to convert the device to use for any type of situation as the time demands. This certainly reduces the burden of carrying additional paraphernalia on the part of the consumer.

Using this tablet you can...

Samsung has come forward with 3 latest devices in its ATIV line of Windows computers and tablets: The ATIV tab 3, the ATIV BOOK 9 Plus and the ATIV Q.

Let us take a look at all the new entrants:

ATIV TAB 3

ATIV Q

ATIV Q is yet another device from Samsung in the ATIV line of Windows PCs...

Samsung has come forward with 3 latest devices in its ATIV line of Windows computers and tablets: The ATIV tab 3, the ATIV BOOK 9 Plus and the ATIV Q.

Let us take a look at all the new entrants:

ATIV TAB 3

Samsung has come forward with 3 latest devices in its ATIV line of Windows computers and tablets: The ATIV tab 3, the ATIV BOOK 9 Plus and the ATIV Q.

Let us take a look at all the new entrants:

ATIV TAB 3

ATIV TAB 3 is claimed to...

Samsung has come forward with 3 latest devices in its ATIV line of Windows computers and tablets: The ATIV tab 3, the ATIV BOOK...

Samsung has come forward with 3 latest devices in its ATIV line of Windows computers and tablets: The ATIV tab 3, the ATIV BOOK 9 Plus and the ATIV Q.

Let us take a look at all the new entrants:

ATIV TAB 3

Samsung Galaxy S4 outshines Apple’s iPhone5 where it counts...

June 25, 2013 No Comments 0

Consumer watchdogs claim that the Samsung Galaxy S4 outshines Apple's iPhone 5 which it says is the slowest smartphone on the market. In comparison, the Galaxy S4, running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, outshines its main rival in the $253 billion smartphone market with a performance that is almost twice as fast. Which? says that the Samsung S4 scored 3,188 on the Geekbench speed test, an industry standard, while the iPhone trailed along on 1,664, behind six other handsets. The tests measure processing and memory speed and Which put seven handsets through their paces including those from Google, Sony, HTC and BlackBerry. They looked at their performance for playing games, multi-tasking, using apps and editing pictures. Some of the results are likely to be down to the speed of the processor. The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a 1.9GHz quad-core processor while the Apple has a 1.2GHz dual-core. The Android HTC One was second in the ratings on 2798 followed by the Sony Xperia Z third on 2173 and the Google Nexus 4 fourth with 2134. In fifth place was the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 on 1950 and the BlackBerry Z10 on 1698 was sixth. Samsung has loaded its new S4 with masses of features including the ability to call a friend, answer the phone, preview emails and control videos without even touching the phone. It can also be used as a controller for your home entertainment system. Androidizen put both the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One through a comparison, see how they did. It has some innovative features including S Health which lets you monitor your fitness levels during workouts and tracks your diet. You can also ask it to keep an eye on your comfort level with temperature and humidity info. If you buy a compatible body...

Consumer watchdogs claim that the Samsung Galaxy S4 outshines Apple's iPhone 5 which it says is the slowest smartphone on the market. In comparison, Consumer watchdogs claim that the Samsung Galaxy S4 outshines Apple's iPhone 5 which it says is the slowest smartphone on the market. In comparison, the Galaxy S4, running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, outshines its main rival in the $253 billion smartphone market with a performance that is almost twice as fast. Which? says that the Samsung S4 scored 3,188 on the Geekbench speed test, an industry standard, while the iPhone trailed along on 1,664, behind six other handsets. The tests measure processing and memory speed and Which put seven handsets through their paces...

Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 leaks, set for third quarter release..

June 12, 2013 1 Comment 0

Samsung reportedly is planning to release a 12.2in tablet in the third quarter as it looks to further challenge Apple's iPad. That's according to Korean website...

Samsung reportedly is planning to release a 12.2in tablet in the third quarter as it looks to further challenge Apple's iPad. That's according to Korean...

Samsung reportedly is planning to release a 12.2in tablet in the third quarter as it looks to further challenge Apple's iPad. That's according to Korean website...

Samsung Galaxy S4 review Best Smartphone of the year?..

May 23, 2013 No Comments 0

We've spent quite a lot of time with the Galaxy S4, this isn't a first blush review by any stretch of the imagination. Quite a lot of time and effort has gone into using the S4 in lots of different situations and really taking a good look at what Samsung are bringing us. So first off spec wise, this is by far the most powerful smartphone ever created. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor is backed up with great GPU, a 1080p 5in display, 2 gig of system ram... it flies. Let's face it, this is the fastest smartphone ever created. But it's let down in a few areas which we'll come on to later in the review. Now, first off, the style of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is striking, but maybe not the most progressive of designs we've ever seen. Certainly when placed against something like an HTC ONE this does look a little bit out of date, let's say, a little bit too close to the Galaxy S3 and the Note 2 with only really minor updates to the general look and feel of the hardware. However, one massive change that Samsung have made is the in-the-hand feel. Now, the Galaxy S4 feels great in the hand. With the Note 2 and the S3 at times you could feel your finger starting to strain a little bit because of the kind of curved back wasn't quite as curved as it could be. Now, though, the feel certainly in my hands is very very good. The weighting as well has been distributed much better so at no point do you quite feel the device is tipping.

Galaxy S4 Build Quality

The continued use of polycarbonates in the Galaxy S4 does make you feel that the device is little bit cheap. The S4 does feel shiny and plasticky...

We've spent quite a lot of time with the Galaxy S4, this isn't a first blush review by any stretch of the imagination. Quite a...

Galaxy S3 4.2.2 sneak peak Lock Screen Widgets and new Settings area..

May 20, 2013 2 Comments 0

Galaxy S3 4.2.2 is in the wild, the team over at SamMobile have snagged the very latest Galaxy S3 firmware and this one bring many S4 features to the S3 including Lock Screen widgets and an all new settings area. It's great to see the Galaxy S3 get 4.2.2 we have been waiting what feels like a lifetime to see some sign of it. We can expect the Note 2 to also get these features in due course as well. It's interesting to see the gap close a bit between the S3 and...

Galaxy S3 4.2.2 is in the wild, the team over at SamMobile have snagged the very latest Galaxy S3 firmware and this one bring...

Galaxy S4 Flip Cover case review..

May 10, 2013 7 Comments 0

So here we are with the Samsung Galaxy S4 Flip Cover. Now it's very similar to the previous Flip Covers if you've seen them on the Galaxy Note 2 or the Galaxy S3 so not a lot new with this cover. Really it's a case of new material has been used to create the look and feel of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and replicate it on the cover. Now, as you'll know from the previous covers the idea behind Flip Cover is to protect the front of the screen from taking any substantial knocks and it does a very good job at that. It's quite hard wearing although a little bit flexible as you can see and it has a nice inside lining which stops the screen from getting any scratches or smudges and what I've actually found it can actually help to take off some of those smudges over time. It's made of that lovely material that you get, like a chamoix or something like that, you know, lint free cloths that have become very popular for cleaning up screens. Overall, it's a nice case, it does the job well. Because realistically all it's doing is replacing your back cover, you're not gaining any extra protection for the back or sides of the device particularly. It's stylish and it certainly will stop those knocks from occurring that could potentially damage the lovely 5in display that comes on the Galaxy S4 but it is a fairly limited cover in the sense that is not providing any additional protection here. One of the things that's always worth noting with any of these flip covers is that the case itself does not stay attached to the screen the whole time, as you can see in the video it's actually raising up of its own volition which is a little...

So here we are with the Samsung Galaxy S4 Flip Cover. Now it's very similar to the previous Flip Covers if you've seen them...

Protect your Galaxy S4 investment with the best cases..

May 7, 2013 2 Comments 0

We all know the Samsung Galaxy S4 is one of the most cutting edge devices ever released, but we also know it’s not the most rugged of smartphones. To help you choose the best protection for your Samsung Galaxy S4 check out our round-up of some of the best Galaxy S4 cases on the market today.

Galaxy S4 Flip Cover

If you owned the Galaxy S3, or the Note 2, you will be familiar with Samsung’s standard Flip Cover. This clever case replaces your battery cover and offers a hard front face that flips across your screen to protect it from bumps and knocks. Consider this the gold standard in cover safety. Available in black or white.

Galaxy S4 S View Cover

New to the Galaxy S4 is a case that you will wonder why they aren't all like this. It features a cutout on the front of the case and a small magnet. The S View Cover allows you to see notifications and answer calls, all without having to open up the case to look at the full screen. The magnet wakes or sleeps the S4 automatically when the cover is used. There's something very cool about receiving a phone call with the S View Cover. Reject or answer with just a swipe on the touch sensitive S View panel without ever opening the cover. Awesome! Available in black or white.

Galaxy S4 FlexiShield

The FlexiShield Galaxy S4 case is a great third party case for users who don’t want their screen covered at all with a flip cover. The meta-material of this case is like a hard gel, flexible yet tough, encasing the rear of the device and offering a small lip around the front of the screen. The FlexiShield will help protect against knocks and drops, although a direct hit to the screen will still be a possibility...

Galaxy S4 Flip Cover

Galaxy S4 S View Cover

Galaxy S4 Flip Cover

We all know the Samsung Galaxy S4 is one of the most cutting edge devices ever released, but we also know it’s not the most...