Category: Samsung

How to Watch Samsung’s Note 5, S6 Edge+ Launch Event Live

With IFA Berlin and Apple’s annual iPhone event, September is always the exciting month for new flagship launches. Seems like that strategy didn’t quite work out for Samsung, since they’re launching their new flagships earlier this time.

Samsung’s annual Unpacked event is scheduled for 13th August, 8.30pm IST. The event is being held in Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Centre New York. The company is expected to launch the Samsung S6 Edge+, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and a surprise device.

Okay, so wondering how you can watch the event live? By bookmarking this page. Samsung will be sharing the live stream of the event.

iGyaan will also be covering the event, so make sure to stay tuned on our website and follow us on Twitter. You can check back here to watch the events unfold.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k8jxRQa98s

August 12, 2015
New Leak Reveals All Dimensions Of the Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+

Reports suggest that a Reddit user, under the alias ‘joelrtaveras’ has revealed images of the soon to be released Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+.

The pictures reveal that the edges of the Galaxy Note 5 are made with a metal frame and that the S Pen will be spring loaded at the bottom of the phone. When compared to the iPhone 6Plus, the Note 5 is said to be thicker and has a tapered back. While it won’t have an SD card slot, the model will reportedly have a 32GB storage capacity.

The S6 Edge+ plus has been compared to the iPhone 6 Plus as well as the Note 5. It is said to come with a feature called Apps Edge, that allows one to swipe from the right in order to view app shortcuts.

While, these images leave nothing to one’s imagination, it is yet to be seen what the devices are going to be priced for at Samsung’s Unpacked Event on Thursday the 13th of August 2015.

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August 11, 2015
Report : Samsung Galaxy S7 to Come With a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Chipset

Samsung has not even released its Galaxy Note 5and S6 edge+, and there are already leaks and rumours about the Galaxy S7.

According to reports, today in China, a document depicting an internal Samsung communication suggested that “Jungfrau”, which is rumoured to be the code name for the Galaxy S7, is being added to the company and along with it the “MSM8996” , which is the model number for the Qualcomm Snapdragom 820, as part of its software development plan for Android M.

This suggests that Samsung may be beginning to test the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 inside its next flagship. This also means that after the company’s usage of an Exynos silicon chipset throughout 2015, it is again planning on using Qualcomm chipsets for its devices.

Reports also say that Qualcomm’s new chip should be out in devices by the end of 2015.

August 11, 2015
Report: We Might See the Samsung Galaxy S7 By This December

In a usual scenario, we would see a new Samsung S series handset being released in the second quarter of every year. However, if reports from Phonearea are right, we may soon see a new Galaxy S7 in the market. Reports read that the company has adopted the new ‘Agile’ process instead of the traditional ‘Waterfall’ method.

The Agile methodology means creating a project with simple beginnings and building it up by dividing development into modules that are executed as fast as possible. The project gets tested and assessed every time a module gets completed, but the main advantage of this method is that the product can easily be replaced mid-way due to the flexibility of modular development. This goes in contrast with Waterfall development that basically implies a very precise plan, and once you finish a critical stage of the project, you can no longer go back.

If the S7 applies the Agile methodology, we may see a new S-series devices in the next edition of the Mobile World Conference.

For now, we have absolutely no clue about the specs and the design of the Galaxy S7. Few reports suggest that Samsung is still deciding between a Qualcomm processor and one of its own Exynos chips. But, if the device is slated to be releasing in December, we may hear a word or two soon enough.

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August 8, 2015

Here’s a List of Handy Android Codes That Show You Hidden Information

Our Android devices have a lot of information stored within itself which we need to access frequently. Knowing some shortcodes would definitely save your time,and also give you secret information like hidden camera details. You can even factory reset your device and backup all your data with one-click.

The below given codes can be accessed through your dial pad very easily. While most of the codes would work on all Android devices, some of the codes are carrier-specific. So, it is not sure which one would work on your device, although most of them should.

Check out the list below:

Codes	Function
*#06#	IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number – essential in case your device is stolen, and you want to block the thief from accessing your network
##7594##	Make Power button turn off your device without displaying menu
##4636##	Display information about phone, battery, usage and WiFi
##7780##	Factory reset (deletes app data and apps, not firmware)
27673855#	Complete phone wipe, including firmware
##273283255663282##*	Back up all your photos and videos
##1472365##	Test your GPS
##1234##	Display phone firmware and PDA info
##232338##	Show WiFi Mac address
##8255##	Access GTalk Service Monitor
##36245##	Access Email debug info Email
##225##	Events Calendar
##426##	Debug info for Google Play Service
##759##	Access Google Partner Setup

Android code — By typing *#0228#, you can access the battery status of your Android device.

While most of the codes are universal, some codes are very specific. You can check out codes for Samsung or HTC devices below:

Samsung

Codes	Function
##34971539##	Show all camera information
##197328640##	Enable test mode for services
##232339##	Wireless LAN test
##1575##	Test your GPS (alternative to generic Android GPS test)
##0##*	Test your LCD
##49862650468##*	Display crucial phone information (PDA, Hardware, firmware, etc.)

HTC

Codes	Function
##3424##	HTC function test Program
##	HTC Info menu
##8255##	Launch GTalk Service Monitor
##3424#	Diagnostic mode
##3282#	EPST menu
##8626337#	VOCODER
##33284#	Field trial menu
##786#	Reverse Logistics Support
##7738#	Protocol Revision

August 8, 2015

New Leak Reveals Dual-SIM Samsung Note 5 Will Include a microSD Option

Recently, we received the unwelcoming news that the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will not be including any expandability options and will not have a microSD slot for expanding the memory. But, there still might be a chance that the device might feature the useful option.

According to a latest report, the device will be a supporting microSD card option. The report says the memory card slot will share the same slot as the second SIM slot. For double SIM users, this might present itself as a problem. Basically, one of the Micro-SIM card slots doubles as the MicroSD card extension slot. So, you can either use the expandability option, or you can use two SIM cards at the same time.

So, for single SIM users, storage might not pose much of a problem.

As far as we know about the device, the Galaxy Note 5 will have a curved back and is likely to feature a 5.4-inch or 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with curves on both the edges. The display is likely also to feature a 4K resolution. According to reports, the phone may also feature a 16MP rear camera and an 8MP secondary shooter.

The Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge + are officially scheduled to launch on the 13th of August.

August 7, 2015

Specifications of the Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge Plus Revealed

Samsung has been gearing up to reveal its flagships for 2015; the rumour mill has been abuzz with details of the new phones. There have been several images leaked of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and today, the spec sheet for both phones have been leaked.

Speculated specifications for the Galaxy Note 5:

Display	5.7-inch Quad H, 2560 X 1440 pixels resolution
Processor	Samsung Exynos 7420 octa-core SoC
Storage	32GB of internal storage
RAM	4GB
Rear Camera	16MP OIS
Front Camera	5 MP
OS	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with TouchWiz UI

According to leaks the Galaxy Note 5 will feature a 5.7 inch diplay with a 2560 X 1440 pixels resolution with a pixel density of 515 ppi. The phone is said to be powered by the Exynos 7420 Soc, also found in the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Other features include a 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, a Mali-T760 GPU and 32GB of internal storage, a 16 MP primary camera and a 5MP front-facing camera, all supported by the Android 5.1.1 version.

The Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, on the other hand, is said to be similar to the Note 5 with a smaller display of 5.5 inches and a 2K resolution with 534 ppi. It is said to be powered by the Exynos 7420 chipset along with a 4GB of RAM space, Mali – T760 GPU, 16MP and 5MP cameras.

If leaked AnTuTu scores are to be believed, then it is said, both the devices will manage to increase and outperform current Samsung performance. The Note 5 is said to have a score of 69,702 and the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus has a 68,345.

Samsung has not verified any of the rumours, so we might have to wait till the August 13th unveiling to confirm all of it.

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.antutu.com/view.shtml?id=8104″]Antutu.com[/tw-button] via [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_5_and_galaxy_s6_edge_full_specs_sheets_get_revealed-news-13386.php”]gsmarena.com[/tw-button]

August 5, 2015

Samsung Releases Official Teaser Image Of the Galaxy Note 5

As reported earlier, Samsung is about to launch a new set of next-gen supersized phones at its Unpacked event, on the 13th of August 2015. However, just two weeks before this, Samsung has posted a small teaser image, which shows a dual edge display design and a protruding stylus attachment.

Along with this, Samsung has also mentioned a number of reasons why a bigger smartphone is more convenient. The reasons include, a clear display that allows lining up pictures and editing videos, more space for reading e-books and messaging, S-Pen for taking memos, watching movies, and playing games etc.

Besides, this official teaser, what we know about the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, through unofficial leaks,is that it might feature a 5.66-inch 2560×1440 display, Samsung’s own Exynos 7420 SoC, 4GB of RAM and a 16 megapixel rear camera. The downside of this phone is that it might not feature an expandable microSD card.

This launch event will be held in New York at 11:00 EDT on August 13th 2015, and will be streamed live on its YouTube link, here.

August 5, 2015
Samsung Releases the Galaxy S4 Value Edition

Samsung has launched a new device today, called the Samsung I9195I Galaxy S4 mini plus. The mini plus is said to be a smaller version of the Galaxy S4 and is also called the Galaxy S4 Value Edition, depending on the market.

Image Source: GS Marena

The specifications include a 4.3″ Super AMOLED qHD screen, and it is run by the Snapdragon 410 chip with a quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, Adreno 306 GPU and 1.5GB of RAM. It also comes with an 8MP camera with 1080p video recording and a 1900mAh battery with an operating system run by the Android KitKat.

It is said that besides the improved chipset and the power boost, everything else remains similar to the Galaxy S4. The new device is said to have been listed on Samsung sites in the European Union last month and is already on sale. The S4 mini plus / S4 mini VE is said to be priced at 239 euros (approx. Rs. 16,727), and even as low as 190 euros (approx. Rs. 13,300)

August 4, 2015
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Will Not Include an Expandability Option

Recent leaks by @evleaks, have given us more information about the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5.

It is now said to come with a 5.66 inch display with QHD resolution. The Galaxy Note 5 is the first in the series to increase the screen size from the current 5.7 inch display, and is said to be powered by Exynos 7420 chipset, also available in the Galaxy S6.

The Note 5 is also said to come with a 4GB RAM space and an internal storage of up to 32 GB, however, it will not come with the option of an expandable memory via a microSD slot. Further leaks also suggest that the camera would be a 16MP unit with a front camera of a 5MP unit.

The Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge + are officially scheduled to launch on the 13th of August. However, Samsung hasn’t confirmed any of the above rumours.

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August 3, 2015

Samsung Brings Out the Galaxy A8 in India

Lately, Samsung has been in the news for its upcoming smartphones – the Galaxy Note 5 and the S6+. But before bringing out its big guns, Samsung has launched the new Galaxy A8 for the Indian market. The smartphone has been priced at Rs. 32,500. The Galaxy A8 stands out in the company’s vast portfolio as their slimmest smartphone, with a thickness of a mere 5.9mm and a fingerprint scanner included.

Specs-wise the 4G-compatible smartphone features a 5.7-inch Full HD display, and is powered by octa-core Samsung Exynos 5430 SoC (four cores clocked at 1.3GHz, and four at 1.8GHz). It has 2GB RAM and comes with a single storage variant – 32GB which is expandable upto 128GB via a microSD card.

With a combination of a 16MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, for photography enthusiasts this smartphone is well equipped. The rear camera also features autofocus, Optical Image Stabilisation, f/ 1.9 aperture, LED flash and a wide-angle lens.

It runs on it runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI on top. The device’s connectivity options include dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC and Bluetooth 4.1. The Samsung Galaxy A8 is powered by a 3050mAh battery and will be offered in three colour variants – black, white and gold.

The misgiving about the smartphone is that one of the Micro-SIM card slots doubles as the MicroSD card extension slot. So, you can either use the expandability option, or you can use two SIM cards at the same time. Stay tuned, hands on with the device is coming up soon.

Here’s a look at its full specifications:

Hardware Specs	Samsung Galaxy A8
Display	5.7-inch FHD
Resolution	1920 x 1080p
Chipset	Octa-core (Four cores clocked at 1.3GHz, and four at 1.8GHz)
Processor	Exynos 5430 SoC
GPU	Adreno 405
RAM	2GB
Primary Camera	16MP f/ 1.9, Auto-focus, OIS,
Front Camera	5MP, 120 Degress wide-angle lens
Storage	32GB
Expandable Up to	128GB
Battery	3,050 mAh
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop with TouchWiz
Bluetooth	4.1
Price	Rs. 32,500

August 3, 2015

Samsung Ups its Game By Adding a Rotating Bezel to the Gear Smartwatch

Samsung has decided to up its game with its new Gear smartwatch installation. This tech wear is said to come with a rotating bezel which can be used for navigating menus, apps, widgets, notifications and can even be used to zoom information, as well as interact with games.

This is the first time Samsung is featuring a round bodied smartwatch. According to rumours, the watch will be unveiled along with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. It is said to be running the latest version of Tizen 2.3.4 OS with a display of 360×360 pixel resolution. Other speculated features include, an Exynos 3472 dual-core processor, the Mali-400 MP4 GPU clocked at 450 MHz, 768MB of RAM, 4GB of on-board storage, and a 250 mAh battery.

It is also said to have an inbuilt Global Positioning System, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, and heart rate sensors. These features look promising, although one can never tell until the product actually releases into the market.

August 1, 2015
Samsung Announces Price Cut Rates For the S6, S6 Edge in Europe

We had earlier reported that the Samsung S6 and S6 Edge would be announcing a huge price cut, due to the fall in their sales during the last quarter. Today, the exact amount of this price drop has been announced in Netherlands, Europe.

The Galaxy S6 (32GB) had originally been priced at 699 Euros (approx Rs.49,250), but will now be priced at 599 Euros (approx. Rs.42,199), which is 100 euros less. The Galaxy S6 Edge (32GB), on the other hand, has had a further drop of 150 euros, from 849 euros (approx. Rs.59,800) to 699 euros (approx. Rs.49,250).

The Galaxy S6 (64GB) will be for 699 euros (approx. Rs.49,250) and the S6 Edge will be 799 euros (approx. Rs.56,300). It is also rumoured that the Galaxy S6 edge + Phablet (32GB), will start at 799 euros, bringing it at par with the S6 Edge smartphone.

Despite the price cuts, the S6 and S6 Edge are still within the range of a high-end phone, however these discounts are expected to increase sales in the future.

It is to be noted that these price cuts are applicable only to the Netherlands, and might differ in other countries, including those, within the Euro zone.

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August 1, 2015
Samsung Introduces Apps to Delete Bloatware in China

Samsung Electronics, was sued in Shanghai, China over its alleged involvement in blocking Galaxy users in China from deleting applications. Samsung has been asked to address the issue of less storage space due to pre-installed apps otherwise known as bloatware. The particular device in question is the “N9008S” model, called the Galaxy Note 3 in Korea.

The Chinese version of the Note 3 is said to come with 44 pre-installed apps, which reduces its storage by a fair amount. Therefore, Samsung is now distributing apps that allow consumers to delete pre-installed apps in all Galaxy devices.

However, this change is specifically caters to Chinese consumers and does not affect the rest of the world. Would you like Samsung to introduce bloatware deleting apps in India too? Let us know.

Source:[tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2015/07/133_183780.html”] Korea Times[/tw-button]

August 1, 2015
Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo with 2GB RAM and a 16MP Camera Unveiled

With the earlier announcement of the cheaper version of the Galaxy S5, that is, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo, leaks about the device have been pouring in. Just recently an online retailer, Belsimpel, a Dutch e-commerce website, has leaked the price of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo, quoted at EUR 429 (roughly Rs. 30,000). The device has been on pre-order on a lot of e-commerce websites and is rumoured to start shipping by the end of next month.

According to leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo has a similar design as the Samsung Galaxy S5. However, it runs on the Samsung’s octa-core Exynos 7580 processor instead of the Galaxy S5’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC. The modem is advertised to be supported by Cat.6 LTE speeds of up to 300Mbps and a front camera of 5MP.

Other specifications include a display of 5.1 inch Super Amoled full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) resolution, and 2GB of RAM, being quite similar to the Samsung Galaxy S5.

The smartphone is said to come with Android 5.1 Lollipop. Camera-wise it features a 16MP rear camera with Auto-focus, which has been paired with a 5MP front camera. Samsung wasn’t available for comments to confirm the rumour and are said to be working on the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5 due to release on August 13th 2015.

July 31, 2015