Tag: s5

Ever tried the Samsung Outlet Store ?

Walking around the shops in Burton-upon-Trent, I couldn’t help but notice just how popular CEX and GAME were. The front of each store had a window with lots of phones and tablets that have been traded in. You can then, obviously, buy them but at a knock down …

Goospery Viva Case for Galaxy S5 – Reviewed

If you want to keep your Samsung Galaxy S5 in good condition, this Viva Window cover is worth a look. We’ve been using it on a Galaxy S5 and it sits over the battery cover – not replacing it as some do. This adds a small amount of …

UK Galaxy S5 receiving Lollipop Update.

In December last year Samsung began rolling out their Lollipop update the Galaxy S5, starting in Poland, which those of us that love to hack, soon started shoe horning into our devices. Well if you’re not a hacker the wait appears to be over with the update now officially landing on …

Living with the Galaxy S5

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is a phone my wife recently upgraded to. She was initially going to go for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha but hey, there’s no explaining the mind of a woman. Anyhow, although she went with Vodafone in the end she could’ve gone with O2, because …

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini and Young 2 to arrive in the UK in days

The Samsung Young 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini are due to arrive here in the UK very soon indeed, so if that Galaxy S5 5.1″ screen is too much, you can have a slightly smaller one instead. Sasmsung tell us that the shrunk-down version of the …

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini announced

As expected, a smaller version of the Samsung Galaxy S5 has been announced today. It features a 4.5″ HD (720×1280) pixel Super AMOLED screen and a quad core 1.4GHz CPU with Android KitKat, so it’s no slouch. Around back there’s an 8 megapixel camera with autofocus and a …

Hey! Want a free Samsung Gear Fit?

No, you’re not going to get one completely free. It’s not like some crazy person is standing on a street corner dishing these out. You’ve got to buy something else first, but it’s a rather good deal still, so that’s ok. Buy yourself a Samsung Galaxy S5 online …

Get the golden S5 from Three

Whilst EE have got the exclusive on the gold HTC One mini 2, Three have the Samsung Galaxy S5 in gold on their network. It’s available on one of three 24 month plans or you can choose a Pay As You Go plan and pay £549. If you …

T5 becomes S5

Heading somewhere nice over the next couple of weeks? Well, if you’re passing through LHR you’ll find that Terminal 5 has had a rather massive makeover. The Heathrow terminal is to be converted into a rather large advert for the Samsung Galaxy S5. There’ll be branding and promotion …

Galaxy S5. 11 meeeeelion sold

Samsung have,  according to the co-CEO of the company,  off-loaded 11 million Galaxy S5 handsets so far. It proves that, despite the doubters, the Galaxy range is doing very well indeed. Since going on sale early last month, J.K. Shin can also see the company grabbing a higher …

Pink Galaxy S5 spotted

Not happy with your white, black, blue or gold versions of the Galaxy S5? Well if you’re living in Japan, today is your lucky day. Japanese carrier NTT Docomo has just unveiled a pink color variant of the Galaxy S5. Other changes include the NTT Docomo branding at the front and …

Another shot of the new smaller Galaxy S5

Confusingly named the Galaxy S5 Dx (obviously “mini” just doesn’t cut it any more), here’s a slightly clearer shot of the smaller brother of the S5.. We have already covered some of the rumoured details this morning and you can probably guess where this newer leak has come …

Win a Samsung Galaxy S5 with giffgaff

Today Three have been giving away a number of Samsung Galaxy S5 handsets via their Twitter feed. Now giffgaff are giving away an S5 too. Following the giffgaff “We’re all the boss” campaign, there’s now a competition to win an S5 if you can show what “boss things” …

Rumoured S5 Zoom Pictured

Following on from the Galaxy S4 Zoom, rumors for the next interation of the Zoom series the Galaxy S5 Zoom have been hitting the internet. We have now had a Mr Blurry Cam photo of the device, now if this is the S5 Zoom (referred to as the …

Yet more Galaxy S5 deals. Get yourself some cashback

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EugL4W2FOBw We’ve already told you about the Samsung Galaxy S5 deals on EE. Yes, there’s the free return flight to Europe and yes, you’ll get getting double-data. However, how’d you like even more? Well, if you sign up for that Quidco and pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S5 with …

Samsung Galaxy S5 Unboxing

There’s more pre-order deals than you can shake a stick out there. The S5 is a device we’ve been tracking for some while now. We got a hands on with the device minutes after it was released, but it’s now arriving in stores, so here’s an unboxing video …

Amazon S5 / Z2 / One M8 pricing

If you’re after either the Samsung Galaxy S5,  the Sony Xperia Z2 or the HTC One M8 and have some money stashed away,  check the SIM free prices on Amazon. The HTC One M8 seems to be the cheapest at £529.95 whilst the Sony and Samsung both retail …

Voda announce their S5 plans

Now it’s the turn of Vodafone to let us know what their Galaxy S5 deals are. They’re offering the handset on pre-order and you’ll be able to stick it in your pocket on April 11th. The best deal we could find will get you the phone completely free …

EE announce their pre-order Samsung Galaxy S5 deal

It’s definitely the day when all networks tell us about their Galaxy S5 deals. Now it’s the turn of EE, who’ve got a 4G Extra Plan for the same price as 3G. The online exclusive deal also delivers that free return flight to 1 of 12 European destinations …

Virgin Media reveals Samsung Galaxy S5 pricing

Hot on the heels of everyone else, Virgin Media are also shouting loudly about their Samsung Galaxy S5 pricing. There’s some particularly good deals if you’re already a Virgin Media customer, however do have a look at our demo video and hands-on shots here. Existing Virgin Media TV, …

O2 taking Pre-Orders for S5 and Sony Z2

Following on from Carphone Warehouse, O2 are also taking pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Sony z2 from today. The S5 will be available in either black or white from April 11th, and a little later for the other colours. The Z2 will be in store …

Galaxy S5 already on sale weeks early.

Samsung’s latest flagship device is due to go on sale on April 11 ( a date I will not forgot, not because of the launch but because its my wife’s birthday, and she doesn’t want a S5 but some handbag thing ). Now from today you can pre-order …

Hands on with the new Samsung Galaxy S5 at Phones 4U

Impressed by the new Samsung Galaxy S5? Leigh got to try one out when it was officially announced back in February, and tomorrow is the pre-order launch of the handset. However, if you can’t quite make your mind up you might want to head down to one of …

Planning on buying an S5? Have a nose at these

Samsung are trying to grab a bit of the HTC spotlight today by announcing a range of rather nice accessories for the new Galaxy S5. The handset itself will be available to buy on April 11th, so it looks like the new HTC One will be getting a …

Galaxy S5 pricing on Three

It’s a busy day for Three and they’ve just announced their pricing for the new Samsung Galaxy S5. Pre-orders start on the 28th March for an April launch. This comes on the back of today’s earlier news regarding new contract plans. For £38 a month customers will get …

Galaxy S5 – I love gold! Exclusive to Voda

If you’re waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S5 and want to “stand out from the crowd” a little, Vodafone have a little something for you. They’ve got the exclusive on the gold version of the new Samsung device. You’ll be able to pre-order the gold S5 and the …

Get more Galaxy S5 bits on your mobe

We’ve already seen the Galaxy S5 backdrops leak onto the web, now there’s more. The Galaxy S5 apps, including the Samsung Gear Manager and S Note apps, are now available to download as APK files from XDA Developers. Other apps include Watch ON, the S5 Calculator, Gear Fit …

Oppo tease the Find 7, throws down the gauntlet to Samsung

We’ve all seen the Samsung Galaxy S5 and I’m already getting tired of websites calling it “disappointing” (even though it’s not, and will sell by the bucket-load). Oppo, however, have just released an image which basically states that their upcoming Find 7 will be better than the Galaxy …

Samsung Galaxy S5 Looky-likey already showing online

Was it really only Monday night that we see the Galaxy S5 for the first time? Well, in a factory somewhere in China plans are a-foot to clone it. Meet the Goophone S5, which has been listed on their website. Thankfully it’s not fully available just yet, and …

Samsung Galaxy S5 – Hands on and video

After the waiting, the miniature burgers and the orchestra, we eventually got to see the Samsung Galaxy S5. The handset looks pretty similar to the S4 (if I’m brutally honest) apart from that rear panel, which does give it a slightly more distinctive look this time. Samsung are …

EE confirm Samsung Galaxy S5

EE just emailed us with a press release confirming they will be stocking the new Galaxy S5 on their UK LTE network and offering Cat4 means it takes advantage of their 150Mbps network The S5 features some amazing specs from the 16 megapixel camera to the large 5.1 …

Three confirm Samsung Galaxy 5

Three have just announced they will be stocking the new Samsung Galaxy S5 phone on their UK network which we did expect to happen after they range most other top Samsung phones. Specs of the S5 include an impressive 5.1 inch 1920 x 1080 resolution screen, 16 megapixel …

Samsung Galaxy S5 Goes Official

Another press event goes a bit awry as we all receive full details of the handset which is yet to be announced on stage. The event hasn’t even started and, as I speak, there’s music still playing, However, we now have official confirmation of the Samsung Galaxy S5. …

Samsung Galaxy S5 Leaked

Well, that’s blown the surprise somewhat hasn’t it? Here’s the Galaxy S5 that’s about to be launched. Yes it’s plastic again, but here you’re getting a fingerprint reader on the home button and a patterned rear end. That fingerprint reader needs a swipe to work. The Samsung Galaxy …

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked – Live

You know what’s coming. So do we. Tonight is the main event.  Samsung are here in Barcelona and have something to show us. Join in the fun from 6PM UK / 7PM Barcelona for all the latest. The event starts at 7PM UK / 8PM CET. Follow us …

Samsung UNPACKED – A 5 tease

Go on, guess. Guess what Samsung will be unveiling at Mobile World Congress on Monday night. You’ll never get it… Here’s some clues. Don’t forget, we’ll be there live with all the very latest as it happens, so do follow us on Twitter if you don’t already.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y42eQJmGbxk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Are Samsung releasing two variants of the S5 ?

If you have been living in a cave with your eyes shut and your fingers in your ears, you won’t be aware of the upcoming Mobile World Congress, which kicks off at the end of the month. Mobile phone giant Samsung have the “Unpacked 5” event on Feb …

Samsung Galaxy S5 launch date seemingly confirmed

It seems like only days away now.  We’ll soon be packing up the Coolsmartphone Camper and heading out to Barcelona for our usual unique coverage of Mobile World Congress. It’s the event where we’ll see stacks of new handsets, gadgets, accessories, solutions and apps for the first time. …