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ITC to review split ruling in Apple-Samsung patent battle

ITC to review split ruling in Apple-Samsung patent battle

The International Trade Commission said on Wednesday that the panel will take another look at a split decision made by an ITC judge in Apple's patent dispute with rival Samsung; Apple alleged that Samsung had infringed on an Apple...

posted: 29 May 2013, 22:55

Samsung: the never-ending search for the next big thing

Samsung: the never-ending search for the next big thing

Tomorrow at Samsung’s event in the Big Apple, all eyes are on the expected official announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S IV – well, we hope it’s what all the hoopla is all about! Throughout all channels on the interwebs, there’s a...

posted: 13 Mar 2013, 21:13

Analyst: Apple iPhone has sold 88 million more units than Samsung Galaxy S and Note models

Analyst: Apple iPhone has sold 88 million more units than Samsung Galaxy S and Note models

A chart made by Raymond James analyst said in an illustrated research note to clients that the Apple iPhone 4, Apple iPhone 4S and Apple iPhone 5 have together out sold Samsung Galaxy S and...

posted: 17 Jan 2013, 15:17

Samsung sells 100 million Samsung Galaxy S series phones

Samsung sells 100 million Samsung Galaxy S series phones

Two major corporations are watching the momentum of their flagship devices go in opposite directions as indications are that the Apple iPhone 5 is suffering from a bout of indigestion, leading Apple to cut orders for parts; meanwhile,...

posted: 13 Jan 2013, 23:44

Split decision in South Korean courtroom leads to ban on Apple and Samsung devices

Split decision in South Korean courtroom leads to ban on Apple and Samsung devices

The verdict is in and Apple has been found guilty of infringing on two Samsung patents...in South Korea; meanwhile, despite having the home court advantage for this trial, the South Korean jury did...

posted: 24 Aug 2012, 01:53

Samsung Galaxy S III is dimmer than prior models, says test

Samsung Galaxy S III is dimmer than prior models, says test

A test conducted by DisplayMate Technologies comparing all three generations of the Samsung Galaxy S series shows that when it comes to the brightness of the phone's screen, the new model trails the prior two generations of Galaxy...

posted: 11 Jul 2012, 17:18

Samsung sells over 50 million units of first two Galaxy S models, 7 million Samsung GALAXY Notes

Samsung sells over 50 million units of first two Galaxy S models, 7 million Samsung GALAXY Notes

Korean based Samsung has sold over 50 million units of its first two Samsung Galaxy S handsets since the first one launched in June 2010; meanwhile the more recently launched phablet,...

posted: 01 Jun 2012, 01:39

Samsung Galaxy S Value Pack update gets released in Korea

Samsung Galaxy S Value Pack update gets released in Korea

Samsung has released the Value Pack update for its Samsung Galaxy S smartphone, but only in Korea. Whether it will come to the U.S. versions of the device is still unknown...

posted: 29 Mar 2012, 02:39

No Value Pack update for Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab is to be released

No Value Pack update for Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab is to be released

According to a recent report, the Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab are not getting the Value Pack software update, which we spoke of not long ago. That means that both devices will be stuck with Gingerbread...

posted: 04 Jan 2012, 04:03

Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab may get a “Value Pack” instead of a true Ice Cream Sandwich update

Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab may get a “Value Pack” instead of a true Ice Cream Sandwich update

Instead of a full-fledged Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade, Samsung may be working on a “Value Pack” software update for the Galaxy S and the Galaxy Tab. It is expected to bring as much...

posted: 28 Dec 2011, 08:37

Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab not getting ICS

Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab not getting ICS

Just recently, Samsung updated us on its Ice Cream Sandwich update schedule and which devices are getting it and to our great disappointment the Samsung Galaxy S and…

posted: 23 Dec 2011, 02:38

Samsung says it has sold 30 million Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy S II handsets globally

Samsung says it has sold 30 million Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy S II handsets globally

Samsung announced today that it has sold a combined total of 30 million copies of the Samsung Galaxy S and the Samsung Galaxy S II handsets; the Samsung Galaxy S was launched in 2010 and has rung...

posted: 24 Oct 2011, 14:02

Samsung Galaxy S and S II sales top 30 million

Samsung Galaxy S and S II sales top 30 million

Samsung has just announced that its Galaxy S and S II are doing extremely well in sales, registering over 30 million units sold for…

posted: 17 Oct 2011, 07:54

Samsung Galaxy S Plus packs beefier hardware inside the shell of the original model

Samsung Galaxy S Plus packs beefier hardware inside the shell of the original model

Interestingly enough, it appears that the original model is getting a slight refresh in the form of the Samsung Galaxy S Plus – and boy does that plus mean more! Specifically, it retains the shell...

posted: 11 Aug 2011, 09:25

Samsung says Apple claims of design copying won't be

Samsung says Apple claims of design copying won't be "legally problematic"

The patent lawsuit battle rages on between Samsung and Apple with both sides asking for access to new and upcoming devices, but Samsung doesn't expect to have much trouble with their defense...

posted: 01 Jun 2011, 14:00

CyanogenMod 7 adds support for some Samsung Galaxy S smartphones

CyanogenMod 7 adds support for some Samsung Galaxy S smartphones

If you enjoy tinkering with your Android-powered smartphone, you are probably familiar with CyanogenMod. With over 250,000 active users out there, CyanogenMod has grown into the most popular aftermarket Android ROM to date...

posted: 19 May 2011, 10:06

Samsung Galaxy S and Tab getting Gingerbread from May on

Samsung Galaxy S and Tab getting Gingerbread from May on

Here comes a good news for the owners of the original Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Samsung Galaxy S...

posted: 16 May 2011, 09:37

Super AMOLED Plus vs Super AMOLED: to the PenTile matrix and back

Super AMOLED Plus vs Super AMOLED: to the PenTile matrix and back

We found the Super AMOLED Plus screen superior to Super AMOLED in more than one way, with brightness being the only eyebrow-raiser. We especially appreciate going back to a normal matrix, which brings “true” 480x800 pixels...

posted: 12 May 2011, 07:07

LG Optimus 2X and Samsung Galaxy S screens put under a microscope, interactive tool visualizes why the PenTile matrix is bad for you

LG Optimus 2X and Samsung Galaxy S screens put under a microscope, interactive tool visualizes why the PenTile matrix is bad for you

Creative Hungarians have enlarged 11x with a microscope sections of the IPS-LCD and Super AMOLED displays on the LG Optimus 2X and Samsung...

posted: 20 Apr 2011, 14:46

Samsung Galaxy S Gingerbread update put on hold

Samsung Galaxy S Gingerbread update put on hold

The Samsung S series of phones have enjoyed immense popularity, but up until now users couldn't taste the fresh features of Gingerbread. Luckily, just yesterday the update was rolled out, but shortly after …

posted: 19 Apr 2011, 09:47

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