Samsung might equip the Galaxy S7 with Snapdragon 820, according to leaked doc

Samsung is already working on the Galaxy S7, and according to a leaked document that showed up in China today, there might be a model of the device that will employ the Snapdragon 820 (with model number MSM8996). The document also shows that a mysterious device dubbed "Jungfrau" has been added to the company's software development plan for Android M. Rumors suggest that "Jungfrau" is the codename for the Galaxy S7, but we're not sure of that yet.

In previous years, Samsung had been using Qualcomm's SoCs on at least one model of its flagship device. But this year, the company used its own Exynos SoC on its flagship devices. For now, it's not certain whether the company will do business with Qualcomm as usual next year, though it would be a welcome development for the users if it works out. See the documents below.

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Galaxy Note 4 gets Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update is now available for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. If you're a user of the device, and have been waiting patiently for this update, your wait is over. The update is currently being rolled out by Sprint in the US for the (SM-N910P), and you can also get the update here if you prefer using Odin.

The update is said to come with performance improvements, which means that after the installation, you handset's performance will be greatly improved.

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Samsung might launch the Galaxy Note 5 in Mid-August

Instead of launching the Galaxy Note 5 at IFA 2015, Samsung might launch the device in mid-August, according to Wall Street Journal. Launching the device as soon as possible will give the company an edge over its arch rival Apple. Last year, Apple's iPhone 6 Plus launch affected the sales of the Galaxy Note 4 negatively because it was launched just days after the Note. But this year, Samsung might be launching sooner to avoid that.

This information is not officially confirmed by Samsung, so take it with a little pinch of salt.

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Samsung Galaxy J7 listed on an online retailer's website in Russia

Last month, TENAA revealed a duo of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy J-series smartphones namely the Galaxy J7 and Galaxy J5. Now, the Galaxy J7, which is bigger than the Galaxy J5 has been listed on a Russian online retailer's website along with its full specs.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 certified by TENAA

The China Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center (TENAA) has certified the 8.0-inch model of Samsung's upcoming high-end Android tablet, and successor to the Galaxy Tab S, known as the Galaxy Tab S2. Early last month, the 9.7-inch model of the tablet was revealed, and the other day, another photo of the 9.7-inch model, and a bumper back case was also revealed. Thanks to TENAA, we now have our first look at the 8.0-inch model.

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Samsung to launch the Galaxy S6 Plus in the coming weeks

It was rumored in the past that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 5 in July's end to battle Apple's upcoming smartphones. But later, the company's mobile president, J.K Shin came out and denied the rumor.

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Android 5.0.2 to be released for the Galaxy S5 for bug fixes

Back in May, it was reported that Samsung was preparing to release micro-updates to fix Android 5.0 Lollipop issues on its devices. Now, there is report that Australian carrier, Optus, is testing Android 5.0.2 Lollipop for the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900), in partnership with Samsung.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 spotted in a case leak

Earlier this month, Samsung accidentally confirmed the existence of the Galaxy Tab S2, the successor to the Galaxy Tab S, and on that same day, an image of the 9.7-inch model of the tablet
leaked showing a Galaxy S6-like design. Now, another image has surfaced, revealing a bumper back case for the 9.7-inch model again. Note that the Galaxy Tab S2 will also have an 8-inch model just like its predecessor. These images makes it clear that case manufacturers are a step ahead of Samsung, and will start offering their cases immediately the tablets are announced.

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A mysterious Snapdragon 808-powered Samsung smartphone spotted on GFXBench

A mysterious Samsung smartphone powered by Qualcomm's second best SoC, the Snapdragon 808, has been spotted on GFXBench's site.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 gets Android 5.0.2 in Poland

Early this month, Samsung updated the Galaxy A3 to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, and just a couple of days ago, the same update was pushed over to the Galaxy A7. Now, the Galaxy A5 is getting it. The update is available over-the-air and via KIES in Poland and will be pushed to more regions in June.

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Samsung will launch Iron Man edition Galaxy S6 Edge next week

On the 15th of May 2015, Samsung officially teased a limited Iron Man edition of the Galaxy S6 Edge on its official Twitter profile. Now, the Korean giant has officially again, announced that the Iron Man themed Galaxy S6 Edge will be launched next week.

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Samsung's Galaxy J7 and J5 receives TENAA certification

Two Samsung’s unannounced smartphones named Galaxy J7 and Galaxy J5 have received TENAA certification in China. While nobody knows exactly when the duo will be launched, there appearance on TENAA’s website should mean that they’ll be launched soon, at least in China, since they both carry China Mobile logo at the back.

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Samsung ‘CHOPIN’ tablet spotted on Geekbench with Intel Atom processor and 4GB RAM

Samsung is said to be working on several new Android-powered tablets which it intends to announce in 2015, and one of those tablets, codenamed ‘CHOPIN-LTE’, has been spotted on Geekbench.

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Sprint Galaxy Note 4 gets factory reset protection in new update

Sprint has released a new software update for the Galaxy Note 4 today, and as you can see in the picture below, the update is not for Android 5.1 Lollipop, rather, it's just a simple update that adds Factory Reset Protection, a feature that was removed from the initial Lollipop build that was released for Samsung's devices.

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Here are the specs of the Galaxy A8 (SM-A8000)

Details of Samsung's unannounced metal handset, the Galaxy A8 (SM-A8000), has shown up on GeekBench, and as we thought, the handset is well above its siblings, the Galaxy A7, A5 and A3, in terms of specs.

The Galaxy A8 is expected to feature a 5.5-inch 1080p display (the display technology isn’t listed, but we’re guessing it’ll likely be Super AMOLED), Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 processor, Adreno 405 GPU, 2 GB of RAM 16 GB of internal storage, 16MP rear Camera, 5MP front camera and a 3050mAh battery. It will run Android 5.1.1 with the latest TouchWiz UI on top and will only be available in select Asia and Europe markets.

It’s not clear when Samsung will announce the handset at this point in time.

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J.K Shin denies early Samsung Galaxy Note 5 launch rumor

If the early Samsung Galaxy Note 5 launch rumor that reared its head on the internet the other day were getting you excited, then you'll be saddened to hear that the company's Mobile president, J.K Shin, has denied the rumor.

The rumor had said that Samsung might launch the Galaxy Note 5 in the end of July instead of early September as it normally do. The reason for the move was that the company planned to take on Apple's upcoming handsets, the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus. However, the rumor wasn't true because the move would mess up Samsung's cycle of launching a Galaxy Note flagship. More so, Shin also denied rumors about the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge doing poorly in the market.

It is noteworthy that, Shin, failed to address the rumor that says Samsung will release another Edge handset before unveiling the Galaxy Note 5 in September. In this case, his silence could mean something.

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Samsung's new Silicon Valley HQ looks perfect

Over the years, Samsung has worked very closely with many Silicon Valley based companies, which is why the company's move to construct a perfect complex of its own to rival many others that are scattered around Silicon Valley makes a lot of sense.

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Galaxy S6 series shipments cross the 10 million mark

Samsung has shipped more than 10 million units of the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge combined, according to a report from a "high-ranking" Samsung official to Yonhap News. Although the official didn't give an exact timeline as to when the milestone was achieved, it's clear that the company took more than a month to achieve the milestone with its latest flagship handsets. In the past, it took Samsung 25 and 27 days to achieve the milestone with the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S4 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE receives Android 5.0.2 Lollipop

Samsung has started updating the Galaxy Note 12.2 LTE to Android 5.0.2. The update is rolling out over in Switzerland right now with build number P905XXUABOD7. The update includes all the features of Lollipop, including a Lollipop inspired Material Design, Performance Improvement, Heads Up Notification, New Lock Screen, Battery Life Improvement and more. As usual, it will take days, even weeks before every user of the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE gets it OTA. However, if you can't wait, the update is also available to download via Samsung Kies or SamMobile's Firmware database.

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Samsung officially teases Iron Man edition Galaxy S6 Edge

Following the release of the Avengers movie: Age Of Ultron, Samsung will launch a limited Iron Man edition of the Galaxy S6 Edge. The company teased an image of the aforementioned limited edition Iron Man inspired handset on its official twitter handle, saying that it's coming soon.

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