Samsung's debuting their new Tizen powered Samsung Z3 in India. It's designed as a value device, but it still features some major hardware improvements over the Z1.

The Z3 features:

• 1.3 GHz quad-core processor
• 720p 5 inch HD Super AMOLED display
• 8 GB internal storage
• 1 GB RAM
• Compatibility for up 128 GB microSD cards
• 8 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras
  
  

Despite the upgrades, the Samsung Z3 still lacks support for 4G LTE. The design itself is reminiscent of Samsung's mid-range priced Galaxy A series with the curved back much like a Galaxy Note 5.

The Tizen OS and software features such as Ultra Data Saving Mode gives users as much as a 40% data savings. The Ultra Power Saving Mode boosts battery life as well. Samsung's also tailored their My Galaxy app to offer content specifically for Indian consumers.

You can get the Z3 in silver, black and gold for Rs. 8,490 or $130. It'll be available later in the month via Snapdeal.

Source: Samsung Tomorrow

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Editor - YouMobile

Few months ago, SamsungUK has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo (SM-N750) will get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update, However, in these past few months we didn't see any Lollipop firmware entering the testing or development process so far.

Now, SamsungUK is still confirming that the Note 3 Neo is indeed getting the Android 5.0 Lollipop update as soon as it is ready... which will take a long time since the firmware has NOT entered the "In-Development" stage yet.

@Abhishek5990400 The Note 3 Neo will be receiving the Lollipop update. As soon as it's ready, we'll be sure to let you know! ^ES

— Samsung UK (@SamsungUK) October 11, 2015

It's not clear whether the device will receive an Android 5.0.2 or 5.1.1 firmware build, we will keep you updated regarding this matter so stay tuned and keep your eyes on the official Samsung Updates Page.

Samsung has announced before exclusively through our blog that it will update most of its devices to Google's latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow release. Google has officially released the final version of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OTA updates earlier this month.

Today, After collecting all of our internal information we are glad to announce the official list of Samsung Galaxy devices that will receive the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update officially with an ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) dates.

Don't forget check your device's current Marshmallow update status [Development, Testing, Pedning...] on Official Samsung Updates Page

Marshmallow for Mid-Range devices 

The Korean giant is still evaluating the Marshmallow 6.0.1 updates on some of its current mid-range devices, due to lower hardware performance and limited memory than High-end flagship devices. We will add any samsung Galaxy mid-range devices from the (E, A, J.. etc) family once we get a confirmation about them.

What's New on Samsung's 6.0.1 updates ?

Samsung Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow major updates will be rolling-out by the Early,2016 Over-the-air (OTA). The update will include a New TouchWiz UI with more Material Design, improved security, improved internet experience, better app permissions control, updated notification panel, updated system apps, HUGE improvements in the battery life, Redesigned App Drawer, minor UI changes along with various bug fixes and performance improvements.

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HTC has officially announced its final list of devices that will receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow update in the period starting from the end of this year (2015) to early next year (2016). The list included One M8 and M9 and lots of other variants.

Unfortunately, the official list didn't include the HTC One M7 (2013), the first One family flagship. The Taiwanese company decided to Cancel the Marshmallow update to the One M7 as the device's support has ended already.

We would like to remind you that the HTC One M7 and One M7 Dual-SIM variants has already got Android 5.0/5.1 updates with all the security and bug fixes.

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If you are like me, a long time Verizon Wireless customer, you will hate to see this, Verizon Wireless has announced that they will be increasing their loyal customers' grandfathered unlimited data plans $20 per month.

 
Verizon has already exerted some force on this band of unlimited data resistance fighters. It stopped offering unlimited data plans in 2011, so it wouldn't renew two-year contracts. These people continued on Verizon on a month-to-month basis, and they also had to pay full price for new phones.

When asked about this increased, here's the response:

"How do you put a cost on reliability?" Company Rep said. "If you charge a little more, but you're providing an excellent service, customers don't mind that. They know you get what you pay for."

Press release:

We continuously evaluate the price of our plans and service, so we're increasing the price of unlimited data plans by $20 per line per month for customers no longer under contract with Verizon Wireless. At the same time, we're also offering customers currently on our unlimited data plan the added benefit of purchasing a new phone using our monthly device payment plan, instead of paying full price up-front for the device. This option is available to all unlimited data plan users once their current contract period ends.

These changes will allow Verizon to continue to maintain the highest standards of network performance for all our customers. And it's worth noting that Verizon does not manage the data connection speeds (often called throttling) for its customers - including those who have kept or plan to keep their unlimited data plans.

Most of our customers (99%) are not on unlimited data plans, and for those who are, many could save money by switching to a Verizon Plan, based on their data usage. For the small number of customers still on unlimited data plans, they will see the increase in their first monthly bill after November 15.

Verizon will not increase the price on any lines with an unlimited data plan that is currently in a two-year contract until the customer completes that contract or enters into a new contract. This increase does not affect government or corporate accounts that have unlimited data.

Please help us by signing the petition here.