We’ve already featured a number of Samsung Galaxy S5 concepts (including this one and this one) on EyeOnMobility. Given the level of anticipation for Samsung’s next flagship smartphone, it’s no surprise that so many have come up with their own concepts. As rumours evolved over time, they have given us a few interesting takes on what we can expect, including […]
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Samsung still unsure of date and time for Galaxy S5 announcement
A report earlier this week suggested that Samsung would return to MWC to unveil its Galaxy S5 flagship smartphone. It contradicted an earlier rumour that Samsung would again hold a dedicated Unpacked event, this time in mid-March in London. It now appears that the conflicting rumours may be due to the fact that Samsung is still unsure when to make […]
Samsung to unveil Galaxy S5 on February 23?
Samsung executive Lee Young Hee recently alluded to a March or April announcement for its Galaxy S5 flagship, dashing the hopes of many for an earlier announcement. Rumours followed up claiming that a dedicated global launch event would take place in mid-March. Now comes word via Twitter from Mobile-review’s Eldar Murtazin that the announcement will in fact take place on February […]
Samsung drops plans for iris scanner in Galaxy S5?
Biometric security is quickly becoming a ubiquitous feature on flagship devices. The Apple iPhone 5S and HTC One Max are but two devices currently sporting a fingerprint scanner. In a bid to distinguish its upcoming Galaxy S5 flagship from the competition, Samsung had been considering an iris scanner but now appears to have opted instead for the more traditional fingerprint […]
Samsung Galaxy S5 to sport fast-charging 2,900mAh battery?
Following yesterday’s rumour that revealed that Samsung was planning to release the Galaxy S5 with both plastic and metal cases comes word today about the battery that it could sport. PhoneArena has learned that the next Samsung flagship smartphone could sport a new type of Li-ion battery packing a larger capacity. According to the report, this new Li-ion type of […]
Samsung Galaxy S5 to be followed by Galaxy S5 mini and Galaxy S5 Zoom?
The confusion about the Samsung Galaxy S5 specifications may have been put to rest today (or not). SamMobile claims to have landed key details thanks to a company insider. The plastic or metal rumours have now swayed back into the ‘both’ camp. It appears again that Samsung will offer both metal and plastic variants. It’s still not clear though whether the […]
Samsung to hold next Unpacked launch event in March?
Following reports that Samsung was aiming for a March or April launch for its next Galaxy S smartphone, likely the Galaxy S5, a separate report now suggests that Samsung will hold a dedicated global launch event in mid-March. Italian freelance journalist @flavio tweeted that the information comes from “a reliable source.” Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S4 last year on March […]
Samsung executive reveals “March or April” launch for Galaxy S5 and new Galaxy Gear
The Samsung Galaxy S5 may not launch as early as many had hoped for. Samsung will instead stick to its yearly update schedule according to Samsung Mobile executive vice president Lee Young Hee. “We’ve been announcing our first flagship model in the first half of each year, around March and April, and we are still targeting for release around that […]