Samsung starts rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop to the Galaxy Note 3 in India

The almost 2-year old device from Samsung, in India, have started getting the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. According to Sammobile, the South-Korean smartphone pushes the said update to the country hours after T-Mobile in the US have pushed theirs. So, for those who are in India you might want to check your devices if this update has arrived to you. The update is available via OTA and or via Samsung Kies.

Globe and Smart start taking pre-orders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4

In the Philippines, the two largest carriers have started taking pre-orders or interest for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. During the Samsung Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 event in Berlin (IFA 2014), Samsung said that they will be launching the phone in more than 100 countries in October and it seems like the Philippines is one of those. If you are in the Philippines and wants to be one of the first to get to own the Galaxy Note 4, Globe and Smart have started getting pre-orders of the device. 

Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab Active

This is, according to Samsung, their tablet offering specifically built for business. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active a tablet that looks like more of an outdoor tablet rather than a business tablet. The design and how you actually perceive it delivers. The tablet has anti-shock covering, which explains all the metal and rubber frame and back cover. the tablet has a pen too but not the S Pen but a C Pen and it is made for the outdoors too (see photos after the break). 

Samsung UNPACKED 2014 Episode 2 Berlin now on YouTube

The Samsung UNPACKED 2014 Episode 2 live event is not up on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. For those who have not watched the event during the time it was streamed, then head over after the break to watch the whole event. When I wrote about both the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge (include the Gear VR) I said it would be better to actually see the devices while they are being demoed. So this is your time. Enjoy!

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2012) Android 4.4.2 KitKat update arrives in the Philippines

Samsung has finally rolled out the Android 4.4.2 update to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2012). This is the tablet's first ever software update after it had 4.1 so it was a very long wait for those who owned one. Earlier today, I got a notification from my N8000 (with mobile connectivity) that an 800MB software update is ready for download. I was sure with that size of  download that it is gonna be the KitKat coming and it did not fail me. There are a lot of things going on with the new software once you have it installed. Aside from a new look and feel it will give your device, it gave the tablet the boost it did not have with 4.1. It feels faster and apps seems to launch faster with 4.4. Multi-window has now been changed from what we previously known from the Note 10.1 to the one that the Galaxy Note 3 has (check photos below). I am sure there are a lot more things with this update, I still need to discover them but for those who have the update already and are looking for the screenshot button? Samsung removed that. Taking a screenshot with the new software will require you either with the S Pen (the S Pen trick) or pressing and holding the Lock and Volume Down buttons. Check the update now and enjoy your even faster Note 10.1 (2012).

The Samsung Tab S 8.4 - with Super AMOLED display

Earlier today, Samsung has announced their newest flagship tablet in New York. Dubbed as the Samsung Tab S it is the world's first HD Super AMOLED tablet. The Tab S is, apparently, aimed squarely on the iPad and I think they really got it right now. The Super AMOLED display is what the tablet world really needed for its huge display real estate the said display technology can only do great things for this device category. Super AMOLEDs have been rated the best in the smartphone world so I hope they do too in the tablet world. The tablet will be available in selective markets by July.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 WiFi gets Android 4.4.2 KitKat update

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet. According to SamMobile, the update has already been out but for the WiFi only variant it is only recently that it has been rolled out. The updates seems to be for those Note 8s in the UK and should be coming to more regions as the day goes by. For those who owns a Galaxy Note 8.0 check for a software update now by tapping through > Settings > About Device > Software Update. Cheers!

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 Android 4.4.2 KitKat update arrives in the Philippines

It first came into the world in France. So I kept waiting until, this morning, my phone downloaded the update. The Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 officially arrives in the Philippines. So, as you'd all expect, the update (photos below) will turn all your notification icons to just grey instead of them being colored (in previous officially updates). Anyway, as per my phone's performance it was a bit laggy at first like the first 10-20 minutes. I restart my phone and viola. It is opening my apps faster than ever. Get your dose of KitKat on your Note 2 now just tap through Settings > More > About Phone > Software Update. Cheers!

Android 4.4.2 KitKat arrives to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) tablet. The device launched and was sold with Android 4.3 Jellybean in tow. Today, with this update, the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) joins the Samsung family of devices that boasts Android 4.4 KitKat. For those who owns this particular tablet from Samsung, you might want to check for software updates. I think the update is available for the global variant of the tablet. I am not sure if the US has it already but it does not hurt to check. Cheers! 

Samsung Gear Fit sports Samsung SDI's curved battery

Samsung SDI, a subsidiary of Samsung Group and supplies batteries to Apple, unveiled their curved batteries for wearables. This (photo above) battery is 210mAh and with Samsung's technological development, called the V-Bending technology, allows them to create a a battery that has a reduced size but with increasing capacity. 

Samsung updates Group Play to 3.0 with Group Camcorder on the Galaxy S 5

For those who owns a Samsung from the Note 2 - 3 and the S4 -5, then you probably know what the app named Group Play cna do. Samsung has updated that to Group Play 3.0 on the Galaxy S 5 adding a feature called Group Camcorder. Again, for those who owns a Samsung, this feature need not be explained it works just like what the other features in the app are.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4. 8.0

Next we have the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. It has everything the GTab 4 10.1 has but just in a smaller form factor. That is how lines work. Anyway, like the GTab 4 10.1, the Galaxy Tab 4 80 is also expected to be available by Q2 of 2014. No details about the pricing yet, as always.

Smart starts accepting registration of interest for the Galaxy S 5

So, both carriers in the Philippines will be offering the Samsung Galaxy S 5 which will arrive by the 11th of April, I'm sure (at least for Globe). Anyway, I got this news from Smart's Line account, yes I am subscribed to them there. Anyway, Smart is offering the smartphone with their Plan 1799 with a 2-year contract, of course. If you want to get the smartphone with Smart's LTE, then head over here and register now. For Globe users and fans, go here. For more info about the Galaxy S 5 click the link.

Globe starts accepting pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S 5!

Globe has started to accept pre-orders for Samsung's 2014 Flagship Android Smartphone, the Galaxy S 5. It looks like Globe will be, until Smart does something, the only carrier in the Philippines to be offering the smartphone. You can get the Galaxy S 5 for as low as Php 1699 with 2 years contract. For those who wants to pre-order one right now, head over here. Check out Globe's offerings for the smartphone. But always be vigilant before applying for a plan with carriers in the Philippines. I believe Globe will start giving out the smartphone by the 11th, like what Samsung has announced back at MWC 2014 in Spain. Anyway, Cheers!

Globe Telecom now accepts registration of interest for the Samsung Galaxy S V

Globe Telecom, in the Philippines, has opened up a Galaxy S V dedicated page on their website for you to sign up your interest for the coming of the smartphone. There are no details yet on what postpaid plans Globe will be offering the device but at least you ca pre-register now. The Galaxy S V will definitely arrive in the Philippines on April 11, 2014 as announced by Samsung during their Unpacked Episode 1 event in Barcelona, Spain. Pricing, without the plan, is still to be known, but I will be posting about it once Globe announces it or as soon as they provide further details. If you are interested in Samsung's 2014 Flagship Android smartphone, then head over here to pre-register with Globe.

MWC 2014: Samsung Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo

Samsung, ahead of their Unpacked event at the Mobile World Congress 2014, has announced the successor to the Galaxy Gear, which was announced last year together with the Galaxy Note III. Their are two new smart watches from the Korean giant these are the Samsung Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo. These smart watches goes away from Android and actually runs on Samsung's own Tizen OS. I am pretty sure that these smart watches will still work fine with an Android device since, so far, there are no Tizen mobile devices announced yet.

Samsung starts rollout of Android 4.4 KitKat update to the Galaxy S IV

Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update to their 2013 flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S 4 (GT-I9500). The update is said to be rolling out in Russia as you are reading this blog post. As with all Android updates not every region/country will get it at the same time but the software is being rolled out in phases across the globe. But it does no harm in checking for an update just tap through Settings > About Phone > Software Update > Check for updates.

Samsung starts rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005)

Well, it looks like the rumors of Samsung testing the Android 4.4.2 KitKat build on the Note III weeks ago were true. According to SamMobile, the Samsung Galaxy Note III (SM-N9005) in Poland has started receiving the said version of Android. Yes! The update has started rolling out but as of now, it is only in Poland, as per the report. The update, as of now, is said to be being administered via Samsung Kies. But there is really no harm in checking if an OTA update is already available and if that fails you can then tether your device to get the update via Kies. Cheers!

The Samsung GamePad

After the success of Samsung's first attempt on a SmartWatch, the Galaxy Gear, the Global-giant has just announced the Samsung GamePad. As the name implies it's a game pad where you can put ur Samsung Galaxy devices on to and then play games with it. As a peripheral device, it will automatically transform your Galaxy device into one of, if not the best, portable gaming console you ever have. The GamePad communicated with your mobile device using Bluetooth technology so you can connect your GamePad wirelessly. Additionally, you can connect your smartphone/tablet to a TV via an HDMI cable or AllShare Screen Mirroring for a much immersive gaming experience.

Samsung Galaxy S IV Google Play Edition Starts receiving the Android 4.4.2 Kitkat Update

Yup! Remember the Google Play Edition of the Galaxy S IV? Well, if you own one or two, then rejoice, since Google has started rolling out its Android 4.4.2 Kitkat update. You probably got the update already since this news is already about a day old but if you still do not have the update, then simply check it manually. Tap through Settings > About Phone > Software Update. Cheers!