According to the GLBenchmark, it looks like the Samsung GT-N5100, new model of the Galaxy Note will use a 1.6GHz Exynos 4412 processor with a resolution of 1280×800 which is the exactly the same as the current Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 model. The Samsung N5100 will probably be running on Android 4.1.2 which is the latest Andriod version at Samsung offers at this time, but it will likely to be able to upgradable to Android 4.2.

As reported by Unwiredview, we've heard that Samsung was working on a low-end Galaxy Note, alongside a 13.3 inch model, and a 6.3 inch Note III. With a quad-core processor, the N5100 is probably not the rumored low-end device. So we could see a total of four new Notes next year.

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GLBenchmark performance of: Samsung GT-N5100

A U.S. judge on Monday Denied the Apple Inc.'s request to seek a ban on the sale of some Samsung Electronics Co. products in the U.S. market.

The judge also denied Samsung's request to seek a new trial citing alleged juror misconduct.

Apple first patent lawsuit against Samsung, filed in April of 2011, went to trial in August with a damage award of more than $1 billion for Apple. Samsung has tried to have that decision thrown out.

The two companies are already taking their patent battle to courts all over the world, in a dispute that's heating up as the battle for dominance within the smartphone and tablet markets intensifies. Samsung's share with the smartphone market was 31% in the third quarter, up from 23% 2009, according to market-research firm IDC. Apple was at 2nd place using a market share of 15%, up from 14% a year earlier.

Meanwhile, Both Samsung and Apple declined to comment at this time.

Source (Reuters)

Samsung's most popular mobiles could be vulnerable to app-based attacks, according to a XDA developer, he discovery a security risk in Samsung's own-brand Exynos 4 processor.

XDA Developers member "alephzain" says they found the problem when investigating new ways to root the Samsung Galaxy S3. The vulnerability lies within Samsung's Exynos 4 chip, and noted that a Play Store app could potentially access information from the phone's RAM or even inject malicious code directly into its kernel. It has also been reported that the vulnerability could affect all devices that are equipped with a Exynos 4210 or 4412 processor and utilize Samsung's kernel.

"RAM dump, kernel code injection and others could be possible via app installation from Play Store", alephzain writes. The Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note 2 could also play host to the same security hole. The good news is we can easily obtain root on these devices", the original post reads, "and the bad is there is no control over it".

It seems users have been able to plug the hole with some industrious tinkering, though adjusting the smart phone's code appears to be disabling the S3's camera. Luke at CNET contacted Samsung about the reported vulnerability and he will post an update.

When Samsung was brought attention to this problem, they posted the following message.

"We are currently in the process of conducting an internal review".

We hope Samsung will post a fix to this soon.

Samsung's Windows Phone 8-powered device has finally made it to Canada, via TELUS, Bell and Rogers. As reported by MobileSyrup, that the "quantities are limited," if you really want to get this phone, you better act fast. Currently online sales are available.

The Samsung ATIV S gives you powerful performance, elegant design and an amazing HD screen, all on the new Windows Phone 8 operating system.

Enjoy blazing-fast speeds on Canada's largest LTE network1, view your pictures and videos in full HD on its 4.8" HD Super AMOLED screen, and store and share documents in the cloud with SkyDrive. Plus, access everything important in your life with just one quick glance thanks to customizable Live Tiles in Windows Phone 8.

Via: Rogers | TelusMobility | Bell

MetroPCS has unveiled another new 4G LTE-capable smartphone: the Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G - which has similar characteristics towards the Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 (released captured in Asia and europe).

This new smartphone is an enhanced version of MetroPCS' popular Galaxy Admire^TM and features a faster processor, larger battery, bigger screen, the addition of a front facing camera and of course, the 4GLTE connectivity that gives consumers the ability to quickly navigate the Web, stream multimedia and stay connected with friends and family. Beginning today, the Galaxy Admire 4G is available online at www.metropcs.com and in MetroPCS stores for $169 plus tax.

Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G Features at a Glance

• 3.65" HVGA TFT screen
• 1 GHz processor for multitasking and quick navigation
• Android^TM 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system with access to Google Play^TM
• Support for MetroPCS 4GLTE Mobile Hotspot service (available for an additional monthly charge)
• joynTM- capable for an intuitive way to unify mobile-to-mobile communications and use enriched services like integrated instant messaging or chat, WiFi and video calling and simplified content sharing. The official joyn app can be downloaded via Google Play and the @metro App Store^TM.
• 3MP rear facing camera and VGA front facing camera allowing for easy video capture and chatting