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Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 3
Samsung has just announced the successor to the Galaxy Tab 2, launching the Galaxy Tab 3. While it is a very quiet launch in comparison to the recent gala launch of the Galaxy S4, Samsung is focusing on the Tab 3 as a tablet that is easy to hold in one-hand with a sleek design [...]
Samsung facing customer rage on Facebook
Angry customers is the understatement of the week… Samsung are facing a deluge of disgruntled customers, rage and outright petty name calling on their facebook page due to the apparent short supply of the much anticipated Galaxy S4. NOT HAPPY!! I missed out!! Virgin mobile only had 200units on release day!!?? WHAT A JOKE! Not [...]
Achievement Unlocked: Galaxy S4 Rooted
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has been rooted and it couldn’t be simpler, download a .zip file and follow these instructions Extract the entire contents of the zip file. If you are using Windows, ensure you have installed the latest Samsung USB drivers available for your phone. Ensure USB Debugging mode is enabled on your device. [...]
Galaxy S4 with dual sim and Exynos 5 Octa-core, now in China
The dual-sim variety of the Samsung Galaxy S4 leaked images and videos from some time ago, has come to fruition. The dual-sim, octa-core beast is now available in China. The GT-i9502 looks great and dual-sim would be pleasing to some users, but for those of us in 4G/LTE areas it’s lacking in that DEPARTMENT – [...]
Samsung continue to dominate the mobile market, nearly 30% market share in Q1 2013
The dominance that Samsung has over the smartphone market continued in Q1 2013 where they command an impressive 30% of the market. There’s no sign of them slowing down, particularly as they’re expecting to sell roughly 10 million Galaxy S4 units in the first month from release of the device. Add to this, the price [...]
Samsung Knox not shipping with the Galaxy S4
Adding to the news that James brought us earlier that Galaxy S4 shipments are going to be delayed in the US due to overwhelming demand, it looks like the Knox software that was to be launched with Samsung’s new flagship device looks like it is going to be delayed as well. For those of you [...]
Galaxy S 4 shipments delayed in the US; Samsung blames ‘overwhelming demand’
Two of the major carriers in the United States – T-Mobile and Sprint – have had to push back their release dates for the Galaxy S 4 due to supply shortages. T-Mobile were to begin taking online orders today, but have delayed this until Monday, while Sprint are still taking orders on Saturday as planned, [...]
Smackdown: HTC One vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (Vote Now!)
Given that the Samsung Galaxy S4 is about to hit the market, and the HTC One is already attracting a lot of attention, we want to know which phone will make it as the must-have for 2013 so far. We’ve reviewed the HTC One (you can read the review here, we thought it was great) [...]
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Australian Launch — Event Wrap
For Samsung, tonight’s Galaxy S 4 launch event seemed as much a show of force as it was a smartphone launch. While its competitors seem to like to hold device launches at the Museum of Contemporary Art, there’s a certain statement made by launching at the Opera House. It’s the Sydney Opera House. It’s world-famous. [...]
Where to buy the Galaxy S4 outright
Now that the Australian launch has been and gone it’s time to evaluate your options for purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S4 outright or on a plan. Samsung has announced that they will have it available in their Samsung experience stores for outright purchase for $899 from tomorrow and in carrier stores around the country from [...]
Samsung Galaxy S4 accessories now showing on Samsung Australia website
One of the best parts of finding a great phone is then checking the accessories you can find to complement your new purchase and Samsung has realised this, announcing 11 accessories for the Galaxy S4 at the global launch in New York back in March. The Samsung Australia is now listing a selection of accessories [...]
Samsung Galaxy S4 Plans: Optus
Optus has revealed their plans for the Samsung Galaxy S 4, announcing that the phone will be available to pre-order online from Wednesday 24th April, with stock being in-stores at selected ‘yes’ Optus stores and retail partners from Saturday the 27th of April. The Galaxy S 4 will be available on a 24 month contract [...]
Galaxy S 4 Gorilla Glass screen survives attempted mugging
With the Samsung Galaxy S 4 sporting a very tough Gorilla Glass 3 front, it was only a matter of time before someone decided to put the phone to the test and with phones starting to be found more commonly in the wild a Romanian reviewer has attacked his review unit with keys, knives, coins [...]