Learning to live with a phablet
I was not shy when I first reviewed Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Note “phablet” early last year. In a piece titled “The smartphone that ‘Samsunged’ Samsung,” …
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Apple triumphs over Samsung in latest patent infringement trial
Apple (AAPL) scored another win against Samsung (005930) on Thursday in the latest patent infringement battle between the two companies. A UK court ruled that the …
Galaxy S III unlock screen flaw opens up entire device to hackers
The iPhone and Galaxy Note II both contain vulnerabilities that allow unauthorized users to bypass the device’s lock screen. Recent reports suggest that the Galaxy …
Samsung’s Galaxy Note III rumored to feature 5.9-inch display, eight-core processor
Samsung (005930) isn’t afraid to take chances with its Galaxy Note line of smartphones. The company previously introduced 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch models, and may go …
Samsung reportedly pulls Windows RT tablets from Germany, cites weak demand
It seems that the Surface isn’t the only Windows RT tablet that’s proving to be a tough sell. German website MobileGeeks reports that Samsung (005930) …
Leaked Galaxy S IV screenshots reveal several new features
New features Samsung (005930) reportedly plans to include in its next-generation Galaxy S IV smartphone have been revealed in a series of leaked screenshots. The …
Samsung buys into key Apple supplier with $110 million Sharp investment
Samsung (005930) is reportedly set to buy a 3% stake in struggling panel maker Sharp Corporation for approximately $110 million. The deal will ensure Samsung sees …
Samsung executive defends sticking with plastic for its smartphone casings [updated]
With all of the money that Samsung (005930) has made over the last year, some of its fans have been hoping that the next-generation Galaxy …
Leaked Samsung Galaxy S IV images may finally reveal design
Samsung (005930) has gone to great lengths in the past to keep the design of its flagship Android smartphone from leaking ahead of its unveiling. …
Samsung apologizes for fatal gas leak at semiconductor plant
Samsung (005930) has issued a public apology for the fatal gas leak at one of its semiconductor plants that left one contract worker dead and four …
Galaxy S IV to include new eye-tracking tech for touch-free control
Samsung (005930) plans to introduce new eye-tracking technology in its next-generation Galaxy S IV smartphone, according to a new report. With just over a week …
Galaxy Note II vulnerability allows hackers to bypass lock screen [video]
Samsung (005930) has been pushing its enterprise-ready smartphones to business customers lately, but the company could hit a roadblock after a vulnerability was discovered on the …
iPhone 5 found to dominate all other smartphones again in February
A recent report suggested Apple’s (AAPL) latest iPhone reclaimed the title of top-selling smartphone in the world last quarter, and the popular handset apparently maintained …
Why Android fans might have mixed feelings about Samsung’s success
Let there be no doubt: Samsung (005930) is the king of Android devices at the moment. Not only did the South Korean manufacturer account for …
Galaxy S IV specs reportedly confirmed in new benchmarks
While we still have a couple of weeks to go before Samsung (005930) reveals its next big thing, we can take comfort from knowing that …
Samsung teases Galaxy S IV ahead of next week’s launch [video]
Samsung (005930) will unveil its next-generation flagship smartphone during a press conference next week, where BGR will be reporting live. While we already know plenty …
Apple award cut to $599 million in Samsung patent case
Apple’s (AAPL) award from last summer’s landmark patent trial with Samsung (005930) has been reduced to $598.9 million, according to a new report. The Wall …
Samsung loses another patent trial to Apple, this time in Japan
A Japanese court on Thursday ruled in Apple’s (AAPL) favor in a recent patent infringement lawsuit filed by Samsung (005930). The company had alleged that …
Judge who slammed Apple during patent trial hired by Samsung [updated]
A former judge in the United Kingdom known most recently for forcing Apple (AAPL) to issue a public apology after calling Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Tab …
Samsung invites public to Galaxy S IV debut in Times Square
Smartphone fans around the world can tune in to BGR on March 14th as we report live from Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy S IV unveiling at …
Coming this summer: Plummeting phablet prices
Samsung (005930) stared down an army of critics when it launched the Galaxy Note in 2011. The 5.3-inch screen was viewed with deep suspicion by …
Has Samsung started slipping?
Samsung’s (005930) global market share surge in the past few years was underpinned by its remarkable success in key emerging markets like India, China and …
Samsung picks Apple’s pocket, ends up with Wallet [video]
Whether or not you agree that Samsung (005930) is the “shameless” copycat Apple (AAPL) has repeatedly accused it of being, there is no denying that the …
LG eyes smartphone growth as Samsung targets tablets
As the high-end smartphone market begins to slow following a period of breakneck growth, the companies that drove much of that growth are starting to …
With an Android backup plan already in place, Samsung says no to Firefox OS
One of the few points of interest that emerged from a phablet-filled Mobile World Conference this year is the first round of phones powered by …
Former Apple ad man says Samsung ads are ‘out-buzzing’ Apple
Apple’s (AAPL) meteoric rise to the top was fueled by a number of important factors, not the least of which is its monstrous marketing budget. …
Google exec calls Motorola acquisition an insurance policy against Samsung
Samsung’s (005930) unprecedented success with Android smartphones and tablets has Google (GOOG) shaking in its boots. Company executives are worried Samsung has become so big …
Why every rival tech company should be scared to death of Samsung
One thing has become very clear at this year’s Mobile World Congress: Samsung (005930) is not satisfied with only being the world’s top Android vendor. …
New study reveals some surprising demographic data for tablet owners
There are some clear signs that the iPad owner base os older than the iPhone owner base, such as the stronger popularity of bingo and …
Samsung is just trolling us now, and it’s not alone
This has gone too far. I was one of many people to cast serious doubt on Samsung (005930) when it birthed the phablet category with …
