Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 receiving Android 5.0 Lollipop update in Russia

Samsung in a surprising move has started rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for its 2013- flagship devices in Russia. The Android 5.0 update is now rolling out for the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note 3 devices in the country. It is quite disappointing to see that the newly launched Galaxy Note 4 is yet to receive the Lollipop update.

Samsung Galaxy S4 running on Android 5.0 Lollipop detailed

So far, we have seen the test builds of Android 5.0 Lollipop on the current Samsung flagship smartphone, Galaxy S5. Now, the last year Samsung flagship smartphone Galaxy S4 has started flashing with the update. Those folks at SamMobile have managed to grab an internal build of Android Lollipop for the Galaxy S4 and have been testing it for a while. However, the report claims that as it is in the early stages of testing, there are numerous bugs all over.

Updated Android 5.0 Lollipop build for Samsung Galaxy S5 leaked, Galaxy S4 to get Lollipop update next year

The Galaxy S5 being the flagship smartphone of the South Korean tech giant, it is not a surprise for the vendor to roll out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the device at first. While we have already spotted an early build of Lollipop on the smartphone, there are reports suggesting that it will be updated in December. A SamMobile report reveals that Samsung has updated the Lollipop base from the earlier LRW58J build to LRX02E that brings quite a lot of changes.

Android 4.4.3 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy S5 to roll out this month, Galaxy S4 next month

The Android 4.4.3 KitKat update has already hit the Nexus devices and the Google Play Edition devices. Now, it is time for the update to be announced for the other smartphones. As per details revealed by Android Geeks, a leaked document suggests that the unlocked version of the current Samsung flagship model Galaxy S5 bearing the model number SM-G900H will be receiving the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update later this month.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition now available in India for Rs. 29,500

Samsung originally launched the Galaxy S4 in two colours, Black Mist and White Frost. Earlier this year, Samsung announced a new colour variant of the Galaxy S4 — Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition. This new variant of the Galaxy S4 comes in pure black colour along with high-quality leather-like textured black back cover and bezel. The same is now available in India. 

Samsung Galaxy S4 gets a huge price cut in India, now available for just Rs. 29,860

Samsung India has dropped down the price of Galaxy S4 in India. The Galaxy S4, which was launched way back in April 2013 for Rs. 41,500 is now available online for just Rs. 29,860. Sudden drop in price is due to the launch of Galaxy S5 in India on April 11, 2014. There is no word on the pricing of Galaxy S5, though we are expecting it to be around Rs. 40,000. 

Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy S4 now rolling out in India

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy S4 in India. The update is rolling out to the Exynos-version of the device, it's the same as Russia update, which rolled out last week. The update is available for download via over-the-air and via Kies PC software. India is the second country to get KitKat update for Galaxy S4, after Russia.

Android 4.4 KitKat update now rolling out for Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Galaxy S4 starting today. The update is currently rolling out for the Exynos-based Galaxy S4 in Russia, Snapdragon 600 running Galaxy S4 is expected to get the update shortly. The update is available for download via over-the-air (OTA) and also via Kies PC software.

Samsung announces Android 4.4 KitKat update schedule for 16 Galaxy devices in US

Samsung has just released its Android 4.4 KitKat roll out plans for US which includes the list of all the devices that will be getting the latest Android update in future. The roll out has started today in US. According to Samsung, the updates will continue over the coming months. The company has not revealed which devices will be the first to receive the KitKat update.

Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 Mini Black Editions with faux leather back announced

Samsung has officially introduced a new Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 Mini variant in Russia today. Dubbed as Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition and Galaxy S4 Mini Black Edition, the smartphones comes in black colour with a faux leather back, similar to what we can see on the Galaxy Note 3.

Android 4.4.2 KitKat test firmware for Samsung Galaxy S4 leaked, brings KitKat style white status bar icons and more

Eagerly waiting to see how KitKat looks on Galaxy S4, SamMobile has something exclusive for you all. SamMobile has got their hands on to a brand new Android 4.4.2 KitKat test firmware for the Galaxy S4. The update is for GT-I9505, the European version of the handset (Snapdragon 600 one). The firmware is pretty stable enough to be used as a daily driver, but still has minor bugs, as it's still a test build.

Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note III to get Android 4.4 KitKat update in late January, says SFR

Last month, a leaked schedule revealed that Samsung will be updating its flagship smartphones to KitKat in January 2014. Now, French carrier SFR, who has a good track record of giving away tentative dates for Samsung software update has released details on the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note III. 

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 to get Android 4.4 KitKat in January, Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3 in March-April

Motorola has already started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat for Moto X, HTC and Sony has shared their update plans, and LG and Samsung are yet to give their statement regarding this update. If newly leaked schedule is believed to be true, then Samsung will be updating its flagship smartphones soon to KitKat.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update now rolling-out in India

After releasing the Android 4.3 update for Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 first in Russia, the company has now started rolling the same update in India as well. The Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update is now live in India, and is available for download via Samsung PC software "Kies" and over-the-air (OTA). India is the second country in the world to get Android 4.3 update for GT-I9500 (Exynos variant).

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 and GT-I9505 now rolling-out officially

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S4 recently. The update is currently available for both the Galaxy S4 variants, the GT-I9500 (Exynos variant) and GT-I9505 (Snapdragon 800 variant). The first country to get the Android 4.3 update for GT-I9505 is Germany, whereas Russia is the first country to get the update for GT-I9500. The update is available via both Kies and OTA (over-the-air).

Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean test firmware leaked again, how to guide attached

It's almost two weeks when we shared the first Android 4.3 Jelly Bean test firmware for Galaxy S4. That firmware for Galaxy S4 has got a new build, which according to Sammobile is the final build. Which means, nothing will be included or excluded in the future builds of Android 4.3 for Galaxy S4, rather than fixing few bugs and doing some improvement here and there.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean test firmware for Samsung Galaxy S4 leaked, how to guide included

Still waiting for official Android 4.3 update for Galaxy S4, have a stop, folks of Sammobile have got the official test firmware of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for Galaxy S4. Samsung takes a lot of time before the update, this is due to tons of R&D's. The official Android 4.3 update for Galaxy S4 is scheduled Oct/Nov release, and before the update goes live you can have a look at what all changes you will notice after the original update.

Samsung Galaxy Gear compatible with Galaxy S4, basic functions works flawlessly, official support to arrive in October

Everyone knows that the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch is currently only compatible with Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition. Still folks of Planete Galaxy decided to do a test on Galaxy S4, and the Galaxy S4 managed to connect to the Galaxy Gear without any issue. All the basic functions of Gear were executing and working smoothly using the Galaxy S4.

Samsung has started testing Android 4.3 update for Galaxy Note II, expected to arrive in December

It's more than a year, Samsung has not yet released any major update for it's yesteryear flagship devices, the Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Note 2. But, Samsung is surely going to update both these devices to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean before the year end, along with this year flagship device Galaxy S4. If the folks of Sammobile are believed to be true, then Samsung has started testing Android 4.3 for the Galaxy Note 2.

Samsung unveils Golden Brown Galaxy S4 and Golden Pink Galaxy S4

After Apple and HTC launched the "Gold" edition of their flagship devices, Samsung has also moved forward and have officially unveiled the Galaxy S4 Gold Editions. The company has silently released two Gold Edition Galaxy S4's in Gulf region. The news reported by Samsung Gulf and Samsung Mobile Arabia via their official Twitter account, along with first images.