The Samsung Galaxy S V - 2014 Flagship Android Smartphone

Samsung has just announced their 2014 flagship Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S V during their Samsung Unpacked 2014 Episode 1 event. The new phone is, personally, lovable. The way the back panel is perforated gives the Galaxy S line of devices a new feel to it. Anyway, design is subjective so let's just leave it at that. The features are more interesting that the design, as it should be with a Samsung device. The S5 is the world's first smartphone with a heart rate sensor on it. Yes, the one you see just below the camera lens (photo above) just beside the flash. Also the S5 runs on the latest version of Android, 4.4 KitKat and has a larger display measuring 5.1". A larger battery comes into the bandwagon too and I should not forget, it is the first Galaxy S device to be IP67 certified uhuh, it now competes with Sony's Xperia line of devices. The S5 has a IP67 certification which is higher than that of  the Z2 (IP58).

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 Galaxy Core LTE

The Samsung Galaxy Core LTE, is the successor of the Galaxy Core, a mid-range smartphone offering from the Korean phonemaker that sports a huge screen. Now, with this update, the Galaxy Core line becomes an LTE capable smartphone, apparently. Anyway, the Galaxy Core LTE will be available in white or black across Europe, Russia, and in some select countries in Asia. The phone will definitely arrive in the Philippines (or it may have already been selling here) because its predecessor was sold in the country. 

Ready for the next big thing? Samsung Unpacked 5 event Feb. 24, 2014 MWC 2014

Samsung has already sent out their invitations for the next Unpacked event during the MWC 2014 in Barcelona, Spain! All Unpacked events are major events which means these events unveil flagship devices and we basically know what is coming in February 24 right? Yes, Samsung's 2014 flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S V. A lot of rumors, leaks and whatnot have already been roaming around the internet but mark your calendars for that will be the day everything will be known. See you on February 24!

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.

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!

CES 2014: The Samsung Galaxy NotePro

Last but definitely not the least, the Samsung Galaxy NotePro. The biggest of the Galaxy Note line sporting the same screen size with that of the Galaxy TabPro (12.2). The NotePro sports a huge 12.2" WQXGA (2560x1600) display. It basically has all the features the TabPro (12.2) have but with the addition of the famous S Pen. Of course, whenever Samsung puts the S Pen into a Galaxy Note device that device automatically turns into something special. It does all the things the TabPro line can do plus more. The Galaxy NotePro will also be available globally in Q1 of 2014 and is available in different versions.

CES 2014: The Samsung Galaxy TabPro (12.2)

And here is the big daddy of the Galaxy TabPro line. Dubbed as the Samsung Galaxy TabPro (12.2), this is one of Samsung's largest Android tablet to date. It follows in terms of design the other Galaxy TabPros but only with a bigger screen and a display aspect ratio of 16:10. According to Samsung, this is the world's first 12.2-incher tablet with a WQXGA resolution with the said aspect ratio allowing for a new way to consume content and create them. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and a huge 9500 mAh battery. The TabPro (12.2) will be sold globally in Q1 of 2014.

CES 2014: The Samsung Galaxy TabPro (10.1)

Here is the second of the slew of tablets Samsung has unveiled at CES 2014. This is the Samsung Galaxy TabPro (10.1) the bigger brother of the TabPro (8.4). The way it looks, Samsung has followed what the Note III have, a leather-like rear panel is prominent on these devices. That is still not to mention that these devices looks a lot like the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014). Anyway, like the TabPro (8.4) this tablet will be available globally starting Q1 of 2014 and will be available with various connectivity from WiFi-only to WiFi + 4G LTE.