The Samsung Galaxy S5 mini release was met with some critical reviews by some users. It was rated with poor graphic performance, and slower browsing speed. However, it had its redeeming factors like its long battery life.
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Apple iPhone 7 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7: iOS 9 or Android 6.0; DSLR-like or 30 MP camera; A9 or octa-core plus more details
Rumors are noting Apple to release the iPhone 7, and Samsung with the Galaxy S7. Each device is expected to offer better overall functionality based on the speculated specs and features. A table comparing the two devices will reveal the difference as well as potential benefits to consumers.
Samsung Gear Smartwatch: Circular Face Gear Sports Fashionable Custom Watch Bands, Rotating Bezel Ring Design from Swarovski and Romero Britto
Samsung has teased that its next generation Geat Smartwatch will sport a round face and will carry designs by leading name brands and artists.
Samsung Elec overtook Apple as top smartphone maker in first quarter: Strategy Analytics
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) overtook Apple Inc (AAPL.O) to recapture the title of world's top smartphone maker by volume in the first quarter of 2015, research firm Strategy Analytics said on Wednesday.
Apple’s cunning move that resulted to Qualcomm’s reduced earnings; Android devices affected too
Qualcomm recently reduced Q2 earnings for 2015, and considered Samsung as a big factor to it. However, what led Samsung to drop Qualcomm chips seems to stem from Apple’s move about the iPhone 5s. Without noticing, Apple’s “checkmate move” had a ripple effect against Qualcomm and Android devices.
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Both Samsung and HTC released promotional videos of their flagship devices. Samsung featured impressive Galaxy S6 features, while HTC released promotional video of the One M9 in a funny way.
Details about the Galaxy Note 5 point to a September-October 2015 release date. The device is also speculated to have 2160 x 3840 Super AMOLED display, metal body bonded to a glass rear, and others. On the other hand, the Galaxy S7 release date might be postponed until April 2016. It might come out with 5.5-inch AMOLED display, foldable design, and others.
Galaxy S4 and S5 devices started receiving Android 5.0 updates. However, it seems not helpful as researches revealed that hackers can easily steal personal information in phones running Android 5.0 and older OS version. The Galaxy S5 was found out to be the easiest to attack.
Rumors are saying that the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Note 5 Edge will come out with advanced Touch ID, retina scanner, and an extreme display. The display details were recently revealed by Samsung, which can store 3.8 million pixels, consumes less power, and gives unusual fast response.
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 is speculated for an early August release. It is also said to come out with a curved display, EPOP memory, and an LTE-Advanced modem. This seems to be backed up as Qualcomm expects slow sales in Q2, and Samsung investing $9 billion for another chip plant.
Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple was unlikely to release a 4-inch iPhone model this year, but rather would release it next year. New sources also hinted an iPhone 7 under works that would sport a QHD 5-inch Retina Display. Further, Antonio De Rosa gave a concept video of an iPhone 7 having a digital crown.
A curved screen and USB Type-C can be expected from the upcoming release of the Samsung Galaxy S7. Aside from these, Samsung intends to improve the battery life and camera snappers to fit the demands of this generaton.
Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) has pulled out all the stops on its new Galaxy smartphones, but their modest prices compared to the latest iPhones throw an uneasy spotlight on the long-term cost of fighting Apple's (AAPL.O) premium branding.
Xiaomi's past is tinted with flak due mainly to its Apple-like marketing and Apple-like products. This time the Mi Note doesn't looke like any iPhone rather more of a Samsung/Apple hybrid.
