Top 5 phones with 3 GB RAM

Only a couple of year’s back, even the high end devices came with under a GB of RAM and that was plenty. The apps and games weren’t very resource hungry and neither were the operating systems. But eventually the operating systems and apps grew resource hungry. Some OEM specific operating systems take up more than a GB of RAM just to keep running, add to that the memory requirements of that new game you downloaded. So even 2 GB isn’t enough anymore. Now if you are planning to hold on to a device for long, you should pick something with more memory than that so that you are running a capable hardware for long. Here we list down some of the best devices that come with 3 GB RAM to simplify the decision for you.

Samsung Galaxy S4 mini launched in India for Rs. 27,990

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S4 mini smartphone in the India for Rs. 27,990.

Although the smartphone is positioned as the compact version of company's flagship phone, theSamsung Galaxy S4, it's essentially a premium mid-range phone just based on the same design language.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 mini features a 4.3-inch qHD (540x960 pixels) Super AMOLED display, with a pixel density of 256ppi. 

Samsung is planning to launch 3rd Generation Galaxy Ace 3

Samsung mobiles are working aggressively on their mid range Smartphone segment to compete with other major manufacturers who fall in the same race. Recently, the company has announced to release another innovative Smartphone in its mid range Galaxy line-up and is dubbed as Samsung Galaxy Ace 3. This Smart device would be the successor of the Ace 2 and this third generation device is going to fetch a better processor, bigger display and a worthwhile battery. The Russian website revealed the basic details regarding the gadget, which you can see in the following review. Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 price is expected to be tagged at INR 17,800, which would be an affordable price tag for every individual's pocket. The Samsung will surely make their consumers happy as the device is packed in with pretty impressive features in this third generation Ace Smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One with 'stock' Android now available in Play Store

When it rains, it pours - that certainly seems to be case with stock Android devices. The stock Android variants of HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 are now are available in Google Play Store in the US.

Samsung Galaxy S4 expected to launch in India this Friday for Rs. 43,490

Samsung is all set to launch its Galaxy S4 smartphone in India on April 26. The Korean smartphone maker has already started sending out invites for the launch. It is noteworthy, that Samsung is expected to launch Galaxy S4 in some other countries on the same date.

NDTV Gadgets has learnt from its sources that the phone is likely to be priced at Rs. 43,490. Samsung is expected to take a leaf from HTC's book and market the phone carrying this as the 'best buy' price tag, though there's no confirmation of this yet. This will peg the Galaxy S4 at a slightly higher price tag than HTC One's Rs. 42,900, but given Samsung's wider dealer network, marketing clout and brand value in the country, that may not make much of a difference.

Samsung Galaxy S IV to reportedly feature floating touch, Android 4.2.1, Samsung Orb

Samsung Galaxy S IV launch is one of the most anticipated events and now that we're drawing closer, the rumours are coming thick and fast. 

The latest one, courtesy SamMobile mentions that the Galaxy S IV will come with a new display technology from Samsung in the form of a "green PHOLED", that bears similarities to the company's current AMOLED displays. What's different you ask? Well, according to the blog's "insider", the new display uses colour GREEN-YELLOW to make it 25% more efficient in terms of battery consumption.

Samsung GT-I9502 images leaked, looks like a Galaxy S IV variant

Certain images of the a Samsung device with the model number GT-I9502 have appeared on a Chinese forum that seem to reveal a Chinese variant of the Samsung Galaxy S IV.

The images are a first for the device and offer quite a bit in terms of the deign and hardware. The person who uploaded the images to 52 Samsung claims that the device is dual-SIM and will make its way to China Unicom. It would be wise not to jump the  gun just about yet considering it could be just one of the company's prototype designs.

Samsung to launch entry-level Galaxy Star at MWC: Report

Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013 is just round the corner and we are sure to see an array of flagship smartphones from the leading players in the industry. However, it is expected that we might also see some interesting entry-level smartphones being unveiled at this event.

Samsung Galaxy Note reportedly explodes in Korea, owner injured

Samsung's Galaxy Note has been a hot-selling product since the company unveiled the phablet back in 2011. Now, the phablet seems to be getting too hot to handle for some, quite literally.

According to a report in Korean media, the battery of Samsung Galaxy Note blew up while it was inside the pocket of a 55-year old man. The man was reportedly carrying the phone alongside a spare battery in his pocket when the explosion occurred. It is not clear if it was the spare battery that caused the explosion, or the battery inside the Galaxy Note. The man reportedly suffered second degree burns to his right thigh.

Samsung Galaxy Q with foldable display rumoured to launch at MWC

We already know that Samsung is planning to launch multiple devices this year and the Mobile World Congress sets the perfect stage for the company to showcase some of its devices as part of its 2013 lineup. Here's another one that's added to that list.

Rumour has it that the Korean electronics giant could debut the Galaxy Q, a new smartphone that features a foldable display, reports SlashGear. Samsung unveiled its Youm flexible display technology at CES last month and it is likely to feature on the Galaxy Q.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 official with Android 4.1, 1GHz dual-core CPU

After hearing about the Galaxy Xcover 2 for quite sometime now, the smartphone has finally been announced by Samsung. The pricing and availability details are yet to be made official by the company. But a previous roadmap leak suggested that the XCover 2 will be available in February 2013.

Review: Samsung launches dual-SIM Galaxy Grand with 5-inch display, Android 4.1

Samsung has added a brand new member in its Galaxy line-up with Samsung Galaxy Grand. This smartphone comes with 5-inch screen with WVGA TFT display. It is a dual-SIM smartphone that is powered by Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system and runs on a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM.

The smartphone packs in 8GB of internal storage (4GB available to the user). The memory can be expanded by up to 64GB via microSD card. Samsung is also offering 50GB of cloud space through Dropbox with the purchase of this smartphone.

Samsung to launch 5.8-inch Galaxy Fonblet smartphone, Galaxy X Cover 2 at MWC 2013: Report

Looks like Samsung is one company that's going to have it's plate full with a range of devices expected to launch this year. Apart from unveiling it's latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S IV as well as the new Galaxy Note, the company is also planning to launch a new smartphone sporting a huge 5.8-inch display.

Samsung's CES 2013: Portrait View TV and Beyond

When Samsung teased a seemingly translucent, portrait-oriented television in the weeks leading up to CES 2013, the tech media were quick to doubt, criticize, and make fun of Samsung. That didn't stop some of them from feeling a little betrayed when the real thing was unveiled as something other than a mainstream consumer product. But trust Samsung to win the love back in the end.

At the end of 2012, the Samsung Tomorrow blog released a teaser picture showing what looked like a semi-transparent TV designed in portrait mode, rather than the usual "landscape" widescreen of virtually all modern televisions. "A true innovation of TV design is coming up with a unprecedented new TV shape and timeless design," read The Verge's translation of the Korean-language blog's minimal description.

Samsung's roadmap reveals 4.99-inch full-HD screen smartphone

In the recent past, there have been plenty of rumours regarding Samsung's new flagship device. One of these leaks had hinted that Samsung Galaxy S IV may come with 5-inch 1080p screen. This news is now being seconded by AnandTech.com, which claims to have the spotted Samsung's roadmap at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013.

According to this roadmap, Samsung's new device will have 4.99-inch full-HD (1080p) screen with 440ppi. It also reveals that this smartphone will be debuting in Q1 2013 and is being speculated to be either Samsung Galaxy S IV or the next device in the Note Series.

Purported press shot of Samsung Galaxy S IV Picture leaked online

Samsung-focussed blog SamMobile has posted an image that the blog half-heartedly claims is a leaked press shot of the Samsung Galaxy S IV.

The blog says it has "received a huge tip from our insider at Samsung" who has sent them this image of "the next generation of the Galaxy S series, the Galaxy S IV". The blog goes on to state that it isn't 100% convinced about the image, but notes that the image of the device, which looks similar to the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Premier does not look like a fake.

Samsung reportedly rolls out Android 4.1.2 update for Galaxy Camera

Samsung's unique Android-running camera, Galaxy Camera, is now receiving the Android 4.1.2 update (firmware BLL7). Some users in the UK have reportedly received this update, and it's expected that users in other countries should get the update on their Galaxy Camera pretty soon.

This update reportedly brings a revamped Gallery app, which is similar to the one in the Galaxy Note II. It's not clear what other changes the update brings, but it is likely that Samsung has included miscellaneous bug fixes and performance improvements.

Samsung Galaxy S IV rumoured to launch with S-Pen stylus in April

The next iteration of Samsung's flagship device, the Galaxy S IV is rumoured to come with the famed S-Pen stylus as seen in it's 5-inch phablets the Galaxy Note and Note II

Phone Arena reports via Korean site eNuri that the Galaxy S IV is the first smartphone in the series to feature the stylus as the Korean manufacturer seeks to "unite its Note series with the flagship Galaxy S IV", allegedly confirmed by a quote from a Samsung official.

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Nikon Coolpix S800C

"Android camera." Wow, that has a weird ring, doesn't it? You just don't think of a camera as having an operating system. It's like saying "Windows toaster" or "Unix jump rope."

But yes, that's what it has come to. Ever since cellphone cameras got good enough for everyday snapshots, camera sales have been dropping. For millions of people, the ability to share a fresh photo wirelessly - Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, text message - is so tempting, they're willing to sacrifice a lot of real-camera goodness.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Grand with 5.0-inch display, Android 4.1

Samsung has unveiled the Android 4.1.2 running Galaxy Grand with 5.0-inch WVGA display.

Samsung Galaxy Grand is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and it comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage (expandable by another 64GB). Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Wi-Fi HT40, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0 + LE, A-GPS, Glonass and DLNA. It comes with the usual set of sensors like accelerometer, light and proximity sensors, gyro sensor and a digital compass. The Samsung Galaxy Grand is powered by a 2100mAh battery.