Samsung Has Sold More Than 100 Million Galaxy S Devices

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Beats HTC One in Teardown Test

on April 13, 2013

The Samsung Galaxy S 4 will launch globally this month, but someone has gotten their hands on one of the phones early... and has already taken it completely apart. TechnoBuffalo posted a teardown video , revealing that the Galaxy S 4 is actually fairly easy to disassemble should owners ever need to repair it. Although if the phone's Gorilla Glass screen might cost quite a bit to replace, the S 4 is "almost infinitely" easier to repair than the "other" flagship Android phone of the moment, the HTC One . SEE ALSO: Samsung's Galaxy S4 Is Great But No iPhone Killer Check out the video to get a good look at the insides of Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, and tell is if you're thinking about getting one — and why — in the comments. Read more... Read more »

Have $39,999 to Spare? You Could Buy This Samsung 4K Ultra HD TV

on March 22, 2013

If you're watching March Madness and wish you were actually at the games, you could fork over some serious cash for a more lifelike television experience in the future — 40 grand that is. Samsung's 85-inch Ultra HD TV (UN85S9), which was showcased at CES this year, will retail for $39,999 in the US, as explained in the video above. That's similar to the $35,700+ equivalent price tag for this model in Korea . Pre-orders for this massive flat screen begin in the US this month. The 4K resolution on this Samsung model, dubbed the "S9", is four times greater than the resolution on a 1080p HD TV. But before you drain your savings and buy this Samsung 4K TV, note that there is still little to no 4K content available to watch. Read more »

Samsung Launches New Version Of S Health, Complete With S Band Step Tracking Wristband

on March 14, 2013

Samsung’s S Band and updated S Health apps are new features added to the Galaxy S 4. The updated S Health app improves upon the S Health design that debuted in the Galaxy S III. It takes advantage of a new built-in pedometer for tracking steps, as well as ambient temperature and humidity, and the app also tracks food nutrition information from a database. The S Band is a brand new accessory that has its own pedometer to keep you tracking your steps even when you don’t have the phone on you. Everything also plays nice with third-party accessories and devices, meaning it’ll connect to heart-rate monitors and more to give you a much more comprehensive picture of your overall health. Read more »

Watch Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd’s Teaser for Samsung’s Super Bowl Ad

on January 31, 2013

Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd pitch ideas for a Samsung Super Bowl ad in this 60-second teaser for Samsung's upcoming 120-second Super Bowl ad. In a very meta concept, the two stars pitch Mr. Show 's Bob Odenkirk on an idea for "The Next Big Thing." Odenkirk, however, is hypersensitive about getting sued for using the term "Super Bowl" or naming either team playing in the game (though the "50 minus 1ers" and the "Baltimore Blackbirds" is fine.) Finally, he suggests using the term "el plato supremo" instead of Super Bowl. The full 2-minute ad, and an extended cut version with never-been-seen footage will be released later this week, according to Samsung. The brand is encouraging consumers… Continue reading... More About: Advertising , Marketing , Paul Rudd , samsung , Seth Rogen , Super Bowl ads Read more »

Samsung Super Bowl Ad to Feature Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd

on January 30, 2013

Judd Apatow regulars Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd will appear in a 2-minute Samsung ad slated for the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl. However, instead of Apatow, the spot is directed by Jon Favreau of Iron Man fame. The brand has not released the ad or a teaser, but a rep said the ad is called "The Big Pitch" and "shows Rogen and Rudd on a quest to become the Next Big Thing." Thirty-second Super Bowl ads this year are going for $3.7 million to $3.8 million, which means Samsung's spot could have cost as much as $15.2 million. In the 2012 Super Bowl, the company ran a 90-second ad called " A Thing Called Love " that promoted its Galaxy Note that poked fun at Apple fanboys and fangirls. I … Continue reading... More About: Paul Rudd , samsung , Seth Rogen , Super Bowl ads Read more »

AT&T Reportedly Looking to Expand to Europe and Two Other Stories You Need to Know

on January 17, 2013

Welcome to this morning's edition of ' First To Know ,' a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world. Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories. AT&T Reportedly Looking to Expand to Europe AT&T is considering expansion to Europe, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing "people familiar with the carrier's thinking." The company is looking into potential acquisitions on the old continent. If such a deal comes through, it could happen before the end of 2013, the WSJ claimed . Targets include Dutch company Royal KPN NV and the UK's Everything Everywhere, but AT&T also wouldn't mind settling in Germany, the report added. Dutch … Continue reading... Read more »