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We have heard reports and seen benchmarks of alleged Samsung Galaxy S5 devices that were packing Full HD displays. In fact these rumours seem to contradict reports that the Galaxy S5 would pack a QHD display, but according to other rumors, Samsung could be launching multiple variants of the Galaxy S5. One would supposedly be a higher-end model with a QHD display, and the other would be the more “normal” model with a Full HD display. Apart from the difference in display resolution, we’re not sure if there are any other differences under the hood.

Now thanks to a report from Korean news out, ETNews, it has been suggested that there will indeed be at least two Galaxy S5 variants, and apparently the model with the Full HD display is expected to go on sale late-March as per an earlier rumor, while the QHD model will go on sale at a later date, although no specific dates or a timeframe was given. The report claims that this is due to Samsung being unable to optimize the image quality of their QHD displays, thus the delay. Assuming this is true, we’re not sure how this will impact the sales of the Galaxy S5. For all we know it could be an iPhone 5c situation where customers might decide to either wait or shell out a bit more money for the higher-end model, unless of course the Full HD Galaxy S5 is priced very competitively. Either way since these are rumors, try not to be too worried and check back with us on the 24th of February for all the details.

Galaxy S5 With QHD Display To Launch After FHD Model [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo.

We’re sure many of you guys can’t wait to learn more about the Samsung Galaxy S5 come MWC 2014. There are indeed many things to look forward to, such as a new design, a faster processor, maybe even a QHD display, and an upgraded camera. According to the rumors, the Galaxy S5 could sport a 16MP camera with ISOCELL technology. This allows the camera to deliver better images under low-lighting conditions, as well as better color reproduction. Now as to whether or not the Galaxy S5 will sport such camera technology, one thing that can be confirmed is its 16MP sensor. This is thanks to a sample photo discovered by @evleaks that was supposedly taken by a Galaxy S5 handset bound for AT&T.

The picture quality itself is pretty bad because it seems unfocused and blurred and is only a photo of a keyboard, so in reality there’s really not much to look at. However it is its EXIF data that made it interesting as the photo had a resolution of 5312×2988 which puts it in the 16MP range. Like we said apart from “confirming” the resolution of the handset’s camera, it does not really tell us if ISOCELL will be one of the Galaxy S5’s camera features. In any case Samsung will be holding their Unpacked 5 event on the 24th of February, so if you’re wondering what you might be able to expect from the Galaxy S5, check back with us then for the details!

Photo Sample Confirms Galaxy S5′s 16MP Camera original content from Ubergizmo.

Back at IFA in 2013, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Gear. This was a smartwatch designed by Samsung that also ran on Google’s Android platform. Now according to the reports, Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Gear 2 at MWC 2014, which is a little odd given that the Galaxy Gear is less than a year old. Then again the Galaxy Gear was designed to test the waters rather than debut as an actual commercial product, so perhaps Samsung isn’t too fussed about timelines. Given that the Galaxy Gear ran on Android, many have rightfully assumed that the Galaxy Gear 2 would be similar, especially since it does sport the Galaxy brand, but according to a report from USA Today, they claim that the Galaxy Gear 2 could instead run on Tizen.

According to the report, the Galaxy Gear 2 will run on a HTML5 version of Tizen, and apparently the reason why Samsung chose to use Tizen was because they wanted Tizen to start gaining some ground. Tizen, for those unfamiliar, is Samsung’s own smartphone operating system. The company has promised that we will soon be seeing Tizen devices in the near future so perhaps the Galaxy Gear 2 could help kick things off. However by switching to Tizen, Samsung would basically be abandoning the ecosystem that they have created with the original Android-based Galaxy Gear which probably does not help with developer confidence. Either way this is just a rumor for now, but check back with us during MWC 2014 for the details. In the meantime what do you guys think? Would Tizen be a better fit for the Galaxy Gear 2?

Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 Rumored To Run Tizen original content from Ubergizmo.

One of the industry’s biggest events is less than a week away. Mobile World Congress 2014 kicks off on February 24th in Barcelona, and already there are a lot of rumors about the tech expected to be announced there. We’re likely to see a lot of Android devices, and perhaps even Firefox OS phones, but there hasn’t been a lot of speculation about new Windows Phone devices. Sources tell re/code that while dozens of new Android phones will debut at MWC 2014, it is highly unlikely that any new Windows Phone models will be launched as well.

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MWC 2014 Won’t Bring New Windows Phone Devices original content from Ubergizmo.

Despite the fact that there have been countless rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S5, there hasn’t been much talk about its price. That’s because pricing happens to be more fluid than actual specifications, it varies a lot by carrier, country, retailer and distributor, so its not exactly easy to put a firm dollar figure on something that still hasn’t been announced. That said, a source has revealed to Bloomberg that following “encouragement” by one wireless carrier, the Galaxy S5 price might be lower than its predecessor.

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Galaxy S5 Price Might Be Lower Than Its Predecessor original content from Ubergizmo.