Samsung Galaxy Note III Neo

Samsung in Poland has officially made the Galaxy Note III Neo official by silently outing it there. Like what I have always said to my readers/friends Samsung will only announce two flagship devices in a year and to do those who own a Note III shouldn't worry about this announcement. The Note III Neo is a non-flagship device and carries the Note II specs with the Note III-ish design especially the rear panel which sports a leather-like feel to it. Samsung has not yet put this device over their official website where they collate their press releases so there I still do not have anything from this device with regards to its official specs sheet.

The Samsung Galaxy Camera II

Ahead of CES 2014 in Las Vegas, Samsung announces, finally, the next-gen Samsung Galaxy Camera II. This camera apparently succeeds on the success of the original Galaxy Camera. The one thing I immediately noticed with the Galaxy Camera II is it's width. Samsung has done a good job in actually making this camera thinner than what it succeeds. Design-wise, the GCam2 does not really go far away from it's older brother which is nice because we want this line of camera from Samsung a bit noticeable. Once you get to see that aesthetics, you'd immediately identify it as the GCam2. Like almost all of Samsung's announced devices, the Galaxy Camera 2 does not come with information regarding when and where this camera will be sold. But taking note of the original Galaxy Camera, expect this to be sold around the world.

The Samsung Galaxy Grand II

Who said that Samsung's 2013 is done with the launching of the Galaxy Note III? I did, and I know I am wrong. This probably won't be their last phone for this year. I was already wrong with the Note 3. Anyway, today, Samsung has announced the successor to one of its most popular smartphones out there with a screen that is bigger than 5-inches. The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 might look like it's predecessor but as you will see with the photo below it goes away with the plastic rear panel and in with the, and taking note from the Note 3, a leather-like rear panel. No word yet on where and when the device will be available. But I will have to peg it that the Korean-giant will be launching this device in Asia, Europe, and Other regions within the Holidays. Also, this device is officially Samsung's second device to run on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean right from the box. 

Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE (GT-N7105) starts receiving Android 4.3 update

Samsung is now rolling out the much awaited Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy Note II. Although this update is only for the LTE variant of the phablet with a model number of GT-N7105. Also, this update is pushed only in the Nordic countries which include (for those who does not know) Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. For those who are not from these countries but own a Note II with that model number (or simply the LTE variant) then there is really no harm in checking if you have the update too and if you do, please comment if you have it and which country you come from. Cheers! 

Samsung Galaxy Gear will be compatible with the Galaxy S IV, Note II and more

Samsung's first attempt of a SmartWatch, the Galaxy Gear, will be compatible with more devices aside from the Galaxy Note III. This isn't news actually because Samsung announced this back when they were introducing the Gear, Note III, and the Note 10.1 (2014) but anyway, since Samsung posted a presser about it probably because a lot of reports said that the Gear will not be compatible with other Galaxy devices. Samsung on their presser, said that the Galaxy Gear support will come with the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update to other Galaxy devices.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update starts rolling out to the Galaxy S IV

According to SamMobile, the LTE variant of the Samsung Galaxy S IV (I9500) has started receiving the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. From the same report, the update is first pushed in Russia and the Indian market should also be expecting it. The update will first be available to those Galaxy S IVs that are SIM-free (not from a carrier). The update will come with Samsung KNOX and of course, support for the Galaxy Gear among other features that will be added onto the device (like reading mode). If you are a proud owner of the smartphone and bears the same model number then there is no harm in actually checking if the update has arrived on your device.

Samsung Galaxy Round - world's first device to incorporate a curved HD Super AMOLED display

You probably have already heard a lot about Samsung and even LG launching their first curved smartphones within this year, right? Samsung's display displays division has already announced earlier this year that they will be mass producing their Flexible Super AMOLED displays within this year. Samsung has solidified that fact by announcing the world's first mobile device to incorporate the Flexible AMOLED display, the Samsung Galaxy Round. The device, which I believe, is basically the Galaxy Note III just with a different screen, this time a curved one and with a curved display comes a curved design aesthetics of the hardware itself. The phablet or smartphone, whatever you would like to call it, sports a 5.7" HD Super AMOLED display, runs on Android (probably 4.3 Jelly Bean9), sports the same leather backing the Note III has, and also sports a microUSB 3.0 port (as seen in photo). The Galaxy Round is expected to be available in South Korea starting tomorrow and for the rest of the world, Samsung did not say anything. They probably are still testing the water on how the market will be accepting this device first in their home turf.

The Samsung Galaxy Note III and the Galaxy Gear is coming to the Philippines Sept. 28th for 36,990 and 13,990, respectively

Samsung Mobile Philippines' Facebook page has finally announced the coming of the coveted Galaxy Note III and its companion watch, the Galaxy Gear. According to news I have received, Samsung will be holding an event during its global launching of the device in the Philippines and that will happen on September 25, 2013. The devices will then be available starting September 28 and Samsung has something for those who have been waiting for these gadgets.

Canada and the UK? The Galaxy Note III is coming too!

Samsung's UK website has this on! Apparently, the Galaxy Note III will be coming to the Kingdom by September 25 together with the Galaxy Gear. The website is also accepting pre-orders of these devices. For those who wants to own one on that day, then head over here. For pricing in the UK, the Galaxy Note III is up for grabs for £649 while the Galaxy Gear will be priced at  £299. Together you can get them at £849. In Canada, Telus will be offering the device for $299 (Canadian) with a 2-year contract.

Sources: SamMobile (1) (2)

The Samsung Galaxy Note III will come to all the major carriers in the US

Good news for those who are in the US! The Samsung Galaxy Note III is coming to all the major carriers in the country. So far all of them has revealed how much the phablet will cost on contract except for Sprint which still may have to decide how much they will be offering the device. Verizon and AT&T will be selling the Galaxy Note III for $299.99 with a 2-year contract. The largest US carrier, Verizon, is also offering the phablet bundled with the Galaxy Gear for $599.98 still on a 2-year contract. T-Mobile on the other hand will be offering the Note III for just $199.99 on contract. You can register your interest here on T-Mobile and Sprint.

The Samsung Galaxy Note III

And here it is, Samsung's most amazing device ever since its conception, the Samsung Galaxy Note III. The Galaxy Note 3 alongside the Galaxy Note 10.1 is Samsung's first mobile device to sport a leather back panel complete with the stitches detail. The phablet will come in 3 different colors, apparently, black, white, and pink. The announcement of this device during the event was, for me, short. Samsung has focused on the S Pen and all the other Note exclusive features the line has. Well it fits, because whatever the Galaxy S IV has the Note III has plus the S Pen and the great compatibility this device has with the Galaxy Gear. There was pretty much no need for them to dwell with the other features because they were already demo-ed back when the Galaxy S 4 was announced. The S Pen and the exclusive Note line features on the GN 3 includes, Air Command, which uses the S Pen to open up options even without touching the screen. The new GN 3 and the software it has features a better Multi Window feature. The Multi Window can now handle 2 windows of the same app opened and there has the cool drag between windows feature that I was actually looking for on the GN 2. Anyway, these features will definitely come to the GN 2. Samsung also announced that the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note II will both get the 4.3 update come October. With regards to the device's availability, the GN 3 will be launched together with the Galaxy Gear to more than 140 countries worldwide in September 25, 2013.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)

The next device that was announced during the Samsung Unpacked Episode 2 event in Berlin was the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition). The GN 10.1 2014 sports the same specifications as the GN 3 the only difference is that the GN 10.1 only has an 8MP rear shooter and some other sensors that the GN 3 has while this tablet does not. Everything else, are totally the same, from RAM to CPU they are the same. Of course, the GN 10.1 does not sport the same display as the GN 3, apparently, this is way bigger than the GN 3 and is only sorting a Super Clear display rather than a Super AMOLED display. Nonetheless, this tablet, is a stunner. It has a leather backing like the GN 3 and a screen resolution fit for a huge display. The tablet will be available in the 3rd quarter of this year with no exact date. But I'm pretty sure this tablet will sell, because by specs alone and the feature it offers, it is bound to be a seller.

Google Play Edition Samsung Galaxy S IV's Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update rolls out

Together with the HTC One (Google Play Edition), the Samsung Galaxy S IV Google Play Edition is also getting it's fair share of the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. The software is being pushed to these devices via OTA, which mean your device should notify you if an available update is ready to be downloaded and installed. For those who still did not get the notification may want to manually check it via Settings > About Phone. The update for the SGS IV Google Play is 180MB so this update is best downloaded while connected to a WiFi network. 

The Samsung made Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus (HSPA) starts getting the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update

The Samsung-made Nexus 10 and the Galaxy Nexus are also getting the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update along side the Nexus 4 and the original Nexus 7. The update will come and will be administered via OTA and Google has started pushing it across the globe.  So for those of you Samsung users who own these devices should probably start checking it manually if it has not yet come to you via a notification. For those own a Nexus 10 might want to check the "Restricted Profiles" feature that Google has for you. For more info of Android 4.3 JB, you can click the link above. Enjoy!