New Samsung Galaxy Alpha Phone Drops Next Week

  New Samsung Galaxy Alpha Phone

 Drops Next Week

  Leaked photos of a new Samsung smartphone led to speculation Thursday that the company may release its latest product as early as next week.  According to Sam Mobile, a blog that has leaked Samsung smartphones before, the Galaxy Alpha could be unveiled on August 4.

  The phone has a semi-metal design and a smaller screen than the Galaxy S5. It is said to fall under the mid-range smartphone space, not quite reaching the level of the high-end Galaxy S5.

  The news comes at the heels of Samsung posting its first year-over-year drop in net profit in nearly three years for the second quarter.  Samsung said in an earnings call it would launch two new smartphones in the next six months to protect its lead in mobiles.

Samsung Galaxy K Zoom and Nokia Lumia 1020 Camera Comparison

Samsung Galaxy K Zoom and Nokia Lumia 1020
 Camera Comparison

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom or the Nokia Lumia 1020, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom or the Nokia Lumia 1020, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Display and Design

  The Samsung Galaxy K Zoom comes with a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen, rendering 720 x 1280 pixels resolution. The Nokia Lumia 1020 comes with a 4.5-inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen, rendering 768 x 1280 pixels resolution.

  Both the devices are about the same in this category. The Lumia 1020 has a slight edge with a 332 ppi pixels display density compared to the 306 ppi pixels display density on the Galaxy K Zoom.

  The Samsung Galaxy K Zoom comes with 137.5 x 70.8 x 16.6 mm dimensions and weighs 200 grams. The Nokia Lumia 1020 comes with 130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm dimensions and weighs 158 grams.

Hardware and Operating System

  The Samsung Galaxy K Zoom is equipped with a quad core 1.3 GHz Cortex A7 and dual core 1.7 GHz Cortex A15 processor and Exynos 5260 chipset. It comes with 8 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded by up to 64 GB using a Micro SD card.

  The Nokia Lumia 1020 is equipped with a 1.5 GHz dual core Krait processor and Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon chipset. It comes with 32 GB of internal memory and no Micro SD slot for additional memory.

  The Samsung Galaxy K Zoom runs on the Android KitKat operating system and the Nokia Lumia 1020 runs on the Microsoft Windows Phone 8 operating system, which can be upgraded to the 8.1 version. Both the devices have 2 GB of RAM.

Camera

  The Samsung Galaxy K Zoom sports a 20.7 MP primary camera with auto/manual focus, 10x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation and Xenon and LED flash. The secondary camera on the device is 2 MP. The Nokia Lumia 1020 sports a 41 MP primary camera with Carl Zeiss optics, optical image stabilisation, auto/manual focus and Xenon and LED flash. The secondary camera on the device is 1.2 MP.

Battery

  The Samsung Galaxy K Zoom comes with a Li-Ion 2430 mAh battery, which allows for a talk time of about 14 hours on 3G or music play of about 47 hours. The Nokia Lumia 1020 comes with a non-removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery, which allows for a talk time of about 13 hours and 20 minutes on 3G or music play of about 63 hours.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 2

Samsung Galaxy Mega 2

  There has been a scarcity of information regarding the Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 release date and specs, but recent FCC filing documents reveal elements that can bring the product closer to reality.

The certification highlights elements such as: dimensions and connectivity bands.

The presumed Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 is expected to sport a 5.9-inch screen display and be LTE-capable.

  Previous leaks also mentioned that the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with Adreno 360 GPU and speeds up to 1.2GHz.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 is also predicted to sport 1280 x 720 screen resolution, 12MP rear-facing camera, 4.7MP front-facing camera, LED flash, 8GB internal memory, 2GB RAM and up to 64GB expandable memory.

  

  It is also uncertain whether this model will get a release date in the United States, or only be available in Asia, but in case it reaches US soil, there is a strong possibility that it will be exclusive to AT&T.

  The original Galaxy Mega sold for $499 and its successor might not depart too much from this wallet-friendly figure, given that Apple is predicted to release iPhone 6 which is certain to carry an expensive price tag.

  Rumors suggest that Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 will be unveiled before the third quarter of 2014 ends.

This happens amid a "time of crisis" for the South Korean tech titan.  Samsung is facing serious woes on company profits with a three-consecutive quarter decline that was mainly brought by weak sales performance of mid-range phones and chaos within leadership succession.

  Its foray into wearable device with the launch of Samsung Gear is still at an early stage and will face tough competition as Apple is set to unwrap its iWatch lineup before the year ends.  If there is one thing that can pull Samsung out of further troubles – it would be a real deal innovation that consumers have not seen for quite awhile from the largest smartphone maker in the world.

Samsung Galaxy Android 4.4 KitKat July Release Breakdown

Samsung Galaxy Android 4.4 KitKat

 July Release Breakdown

  Last month, the Android 4.4 KitKat update situation got extremely complicated thanks to a pair of new Android 4.4 KitKat updates from Google. In an effort to quell Android 4.4.2 KitKat problems, the company pushed out Android 4.4.3 KitKat and Android 4.4.4 KitKat, updates aimed at patching up issues left behind by the previous release.

  Samsung has been pushing out the Android 4.4 KitKat update to its Galaxy-branded devices since the middle of January. Six months later and the company is still working to get Android 4.4.2 KitKat updates out to its flagship devices. With new details swirling, we take a look at the progress Samsung is making with its Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 3, and Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.4 KitKat updates.

  While Android 4.4.3 KitKat and Android 4.4.4 KitKat have rolled out to a number of devices including the Moto X, Moto G, Sony Xperia Z1, and HTC One, some companies are holding back. One of those companies is Samsung, the largest Android manufacturer in the world and a company that continues to push out the aging Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to its users.

  Throughout the month of July, Samsung has been pushing out new Android 4.4.2 KitKat updates to Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, and even Samsung Galaxy S5 users. This despite the fact that Android 4.4.3 KitKat and Android 4.4.4 KitKat are out in the open and available on several Galaxy competitors.

  It doesn't help that Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, and Galaxy Note 3 users have been complaining about a myriad of Android 4.4.2 KitKat problems either.

  While Android 4.4.3 KitKat and Android 4.4.4 KitKat details remain MIA, we have seen a number of new Android 4.4.2 KitKat release details emerge in recent weeks and here, we take yet another detailed look at how Samsung’s Android 4.4 KitKat roll out is progressing, six months after the company first started rolling it out.

  While we can’t present every single detail, there are hundreds of different devices in hundreds of different regions on hundreds of different carriers, this will provide a rough sketch of what’s going on in the world of Galaxy Android 4.4 KitKat updates.

8 Ways To Make Your Samsung Galaxy Phone Live Longer

8 Ways To Make Your 

Samsung Galaxy Phone

 Live Longer

There's nothing more frustrating than having your phone battery die just when you need it the most which, by some weird law, is always when it seems to die. Use these eight tips to keep your Samsung Galaxy phone lasting longer.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Samsung Galaxy Alpha 

could be 

limited edition

Samsung Galaxy Alpha

The metal bodied Samsung Galaxy Alpha could be another limited edition smartphone for the company. 

  Samsung has had a few smartphones in recent years that have launched as a limited edition, particularly just for the Korean market. 

  A new report suggest the metal bodied, super high-end version of the Samsung Galaxy S5, known as the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, could be yet another exclusive device. 

  The main metal phone case manufacturers are located in Taiwan and are mostly controlled by Apple to make iPhone models. These include Castek Holdings and Foxconn among others. 

  There are also no metal casing manufacturers in Korea itself for Samsung to get in on the action, so the report states that the electronics giant is going to try China for the Galaxy Alpha body. 

  However, there’s a bit of a problem with that, because the prominent Chinese metal casing manufacturers can’t produce more than 1 million cases a month, even combined. 

  Due to that, there’s a high chance Samsung could be forced to make the Samsung Galaxy Alpha a limited edition handset just for the Korean market. 

  Samsung’s already done the same with the curved Samsung Galaxy Round for Korea and the Samsung Galaxy J for Japanese consumers. 

  However, Samsung could still try and launch the device worldwide, as it might see it as a good alternative for the flagship Galaxy S5, albeit for customers with a higher budget. 

  The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is expected to arrive in August with a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display running on an Exynos 5 octa-core processor.

  Allegedly, the metal body will be just 6mm thick, making it an ultra slim smartphone. Hopefully it should come with a QHD resolution too to match the LG G3.

Samsung handset division managers return part of bonuses

Samsung managers 

return part of bonuses

SEOUL  - Nearly 200 managers at Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's mobile division have voluntarily returned a quarter of their first-half bonuses, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said, with the firm poised to post its worst quarterly profit in two years.

Samsung Electronics earlier this month announced operating profit guidance for April-June that was far below most analysts' forecasts. The world's biggest smartphone maker is facing slowing market growth and intensifying competition.

The decision to return some of the bonus was partly a gesture to demonstrate that managers are taking responsibility for the earnings decline, and partly a way to show that management will work harder, the source told Reuters on Friday, declining to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter.

Such gestures are not uncommon in South Korea's corporate world, where senior employees of listed companies have been known to take similar steps when performance dips. The source did not give further details, though local media reports estimated that the value of the returned bonuses would likely exceed 3 billion won ($3.13 million).

A Samsung Electronics spokeswoman declined to comment.

Samsung's cash-cow smartphone business has been losing market share as Chinese rivals such as Xiaomi and Lenovo Group Ltd offer increasingly feature-rich phones at lower prices.

Meanwhile, a survey of 35 major global markets by researcher Counterpoint showed the flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone was outsold by Apple Inc's iPhone 5S in the month of May, suggesting that the device was not selling as well as hoped.

Samsung pointed to inventory buildup for its mid-to-low tier products as well as the strength of the South Korean won in its earnings guidance last week.

Samsung will disclose its full earnings for April-June on July 31.

8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0

8-inch Samsung Galaxy

 Tab 4 8.0

  AT&T customers have a new 8-inch tablet to consider. The carrier has announced that it is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0.

  Samsung is certainly following up on a promise it made to put more focus on its tablet lineup in 2014. The company has been releasing new tablets of all sizes and price points at a steady rate. It most recently launched its new flagship Galaxy Tab S in both 10.5-inch and 8.4-inch sizes, with high-end Super AMOLED displays boasting 2560 x 1600 resolutions.

  AT&T has just announced that it is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 through its online store, and the tablet will be available to purchase in AT&T retail stores beginning on July 25.

  The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 features an 8-inch 1280 x 800 dynamic HD display with a pixel density of 189 pixels per inch (ppi). It's powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and 1.5 GB of RAM. The tablet ships with 16 GB of internal storage and a microSD expansion slot that supports up to 64 GB microSD cards.

  The Galaxy Tab 4 8.0's camera capabilities consist of a 3-megapixel rear camera that can record 720p HD video @ 30fps and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat and selfies. The slate ships with Android 4.4.2 KitKat and an updated version of Samsung's TouchWiz user interface that makes the tablet more user friendly. When it comes to wireless connectivity, Samsung has included a 4G LTE radio, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP and GPS. It's packing a 4,450 mAh battery and IR blaster that turns the tablet into a universal TV remote via the included WatchOn application.

  AT&T is offering the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 for zero down and $18.50 per month for 24 months, $270 when signing a new 2-year contract, and $370 when purchasing the tablet outright. The carrier is also offering $50 off the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 when purchased alongside the Samsung Galaxy S5 or Galaxy S5 Active. 

Samsung GALAXY S5 - Quick Camera Review

Samsung GALAXY S5
Quick Camera Review

The decision to upgrade your phone can be difficult -- but this video can help. 

If you're a perfectionist when it comes to taking photos, you'll love the enhancements to the Samsung GALAXY S5's significantly larger and powerful 16-megapixel sensor camera as you can get some amazing detail. 

The great thing about the GALAXY S5's camera is that it can handle many different types of light conditions. Thanks to the advanced High Dynamic Range feature, you get shadow-free photos and videos, even in backlit or high contrast settings. 

The GALAXY S5 also lets you preview your shots in real time, so you can see how your pictures will turn out before you take them. The preview feature works for both photographs and videos.

Upgrade to the Samsung GALAXY S5 for a feature-filled life. 

Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung Galaxy S6 

Rumored to be Available

 in January 2015

  Samsung came up with their Galaxy S5 smartphone earlier this year and it has been quite successful too. However, rumor has it that the Korean brand, known for manufacturing some of the world’s greatest and most popular smartphone devices, is currently working on the S6.

  Detailed reports of this smartphone and its capabilities are yet to be ascertained, even as fans around the globe have made sure that their demands are heard. Some of the most popular demands made by fans include a processor capable of tackling problems quickly and with greater efficiency, better battery life, crispier screen resolution and curved & flexible display.

  The overall plastic build quality of the S5 should not be carried forward to the Samsung Galaxy S6, while we hope that the use of Graphene or Silicon is considered this time around. Samsung’s battery life has been under the scanner for quite a while too and they need to make some serious upgrades here, in order to retain customers.

While the design idea behind their S5 was simple and clean, the Samsung Galaxy S6 should feature a larger screen, packed with higher resolution. We are expecting a 5.5 inch screen, packed with 441 ppi and 1080 pixel density. These figures however, are not official.

  If you are from Canada or USA, you should expect this smartphone to be available at a store near you in January. If you are from China, India, UK, etc, you should get this device by February at most. Experts believe that this smartphone will be priced around $789, although, we cannot vouch for this figure right now.

Samsung could use the latest Android 5.0 L to power this device, if Google makes it officially available.

Fix your slow Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Fix your slow

Samsung Galaxy Phone

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