Samsung launched more than half a dozen smartwatches in 2014, but it’s been a while since we’ve seen a new model from the company. So what does Samsung have in store for the second half of 2015? A smartwatch with a circular display and a bezel that rotates, allowing you to perform certain actions without […]
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Samsung’s first Tizen smartphone: 1 million units sold
Samsung sells more smartphones running Google Android software than any other company. But Samsung has also been hedging its bets by contributing heavily to the development of Tizen, another Linux-based operating system designed for mobile devices, smart TVs, and other gadgets. Most of Samsung’s smartwatches run software based on Tizen, and after numerous delays, the […]
Lilbits (4-20-2015): Fossdroid makes finding free and open source Android apps easy
Want the source code for Google’s Android operating system? Just head on over to the Android Open Source Project. Want to run free and open source apps on your Android device? It can be a bit tough to find them in the Google Play Store. That’s where F-Droid comes in. It’s an app store for […]
Lilbits (4-10-2015): Windows 10’s dark side (err… I mean theme)
The new build of Windows 10 for phones (with the Spartan web browser and a crop of new apps) may be grabbing the spotlight today. But Microsoft is also working on an upcoming update of the Windows 10 preview for desktop computers… and, if leaked images are accurate, one of the most notable new features […]
Samsung Z1 launches in India (the first Tizen smartphone)
Samsung has finally launched its first smartphone running software based on Tizen Linux. The company has been working on Tizen-based phones for years, but has continually delayed their actual launch. Now Samsung is launching its first Tizen phone. The Samsung Z1 is now available in India for about $91. In case the price wasn’t a […]
Samsung’s Tizen phone will support (some) Android apps
Samsung’s getting ready to launch its first smartphone that runs Tizen, a Linux-based operating system. But why would you spend money on a Tizen phone when you could get one of Samsung’s Android phones that with support for more than a million third-party apps? Because Samsung’s Tizen phones might be able to run some of those […]
Samsung’s 2015 Smart TV lineup is powered by Tizen
Samsung already sells smartwatches and cameras running software based on the Tizen Linux operating system. The company plans to launch Tizen phones soon, and last summer Samsung introduced tools to let developers create apps for smart televisions running Tizen. Now the company has announced that its first Tizen-based TVs will launch in 2015. In fact, all of […]
Samsung’s first Tizen phone heading to India in January (maybe)
Samsung may finally be getting ready to launch its first smartphone running the Linux-based Tizen operating system. Of course, we’ve heard that before — Samsung has repeatedly pushed back the launch of Tizen-based phones. But if Samsung goes through with it this time, it looks like customers in India might be able to pick up […]
The Egg is a personal, pocket-sized cloud media server (crowdfunding)
Like the convenience of storing your photos, music, or videos online so you can access them from any phone or computer… but don’t like the idea of giving your files and data to Google, Apple, or Facebook? A startup called Eggcyte has developed a personal web server they’re calling the Egg. It’s a small device […]
Opera Mini brings web browsing to Samsung Gear S smartwatch
Most smartwatches are companion devices for your smartphone, designed to let you view notifications and perform simple actions without taking out your phone. The Samsung Gear S is a bit different. You can pair it with a phone. But you can also use Samsung’s new smartwatch to make phone calls, send text messages, or check […]