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If there was a theme that Sony had going for them in 2013, it was that for the most part, their Xperia lineup of phones were both dustproof and waterproof, starting with the Sony Xperia Z which was launched during CES 2013. While these features might not necessarily make or break a decision to purchase a device, they are pretty handy and we’re sure many will be thankful should they ever get their phones wet. That being said, could this be a feature that Samsung might adopt for its own Galaxy smartphones? Well according to the Korean media, yes it would be.

According to the reports, Samsung is said to be planning to make dustproof and waterproof features that would be part of their higher-end series of Android devices, like the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 where the South Korean tech giant reportedly cancelled plans for LDS built-in antennas in favor of IMA technology which allows for waterproof smartphones, albeit at the expense of a slightly thicker device. In any case like we said, we don’t think waterproof and dustproof are features that will make or break a device, but definitely something to take into consideration and definitely marketing material, but what do you guys think?

Samsung Galaxy S5 Could Be Dustproof And Waterproof [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo.

There’s certainly no shortage of Galaxy S5 rumors and leaks, and even though the device is expected to be unveiled in only a couple of weeks, the influx continues on a daily basis. Today we’re treated to a purported Galaxy S5 render which has been leaked by Sonny Dickson. This particular source was quite actively involved in leaking various details about the iPhones and the iPads that Apple released late last year, and most of his information turned out to be spot on.

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Galaxy S5 Render Leaked original content from Ubergizmo.

Samsung is expected to unveil its 2014 flagship smartphone later this month, at the Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona. Before that happens, we can be sure that new rumors and leaks will come in almost every single day, even though the official announcement isn’t that far off. Today isn’t any different. An image of what is claimed to be Samsung Galaxy S5 retail packaging has surfaced online, hinting at the purported specifications of this highly anticipated smartphone.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Retail Packaging Hints At Purported Specifications original content from Ubergizmo.

Sony’s Vaio PC business is no more, with the company confirming reports that it will sell the PC division.

But a forthcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 will soon arrive and comfort you during this very difficult time. After all, it’s smartphone season with MWC right around the corner.

We discuss all this and more on this week’s episode of the TC Gadgets Podcast, featuring John Biggs, Matt Burns, Jordan Crook, Natasha Lomas and Darrell Etherington.

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Will the Samsung Galaxy S5 feature a fingerprint sensor like the iPhone 5s? Well if the rumors are to be believed, the answer is yes. However instead of turning to third-party manufacturers to provide them with the fingerprint sensor technology, word on the street has it that Samsung could be looking to produce their own fingerprint sensors rather than outsourcing the job. We’re not sure if this decision was recently made, or if the information was recently made available, because if it is due to the former, we’re sure as heck hoping that it will not affect the release date of the handset in any way.

In any case the rumors claim that the fingerprint sensor developed by Samsung will be of the swiping variety, as opposed to Apple’s TouchID where the finger/thumb is left on the sensor to be detected rather than swiped through. We’re not sure if this sensor will be better than the iPhone 5s’ TouchID which has proven to be rather effective, but it will definitely be a feature worth looking forward to. Should you get your hopes up for a fingerprint sensor? Well back in 2013, it was rumored that the Galaxy Note 3 would come with a fingerprint sensor but apparently it was scrapped due to it not passing Samsung’s QC, so here’s hoping that we will see it in the Galaxy S5. Until we hear the official word, do take it with a grain of salt for now.

Galaxy S5′s Fingerprint Sensor Is Developed In-House [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo.