Price, news, rumors, specs and release date of the Samsung Galaxy S5

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The Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours continue to flow, with latest reports claiming the handset will be slower than the iPhone 5S when it launches in Q1 2014.

With claimed Samsung Galaxy S5 benchmarks having appeared online in recent days, it has been suggested that, despite making a jump to a rival 64 bit processor, the Samsung Galaxy S4 follow-on will in fact be slower than its leading Apple-branded rival.

While reports have suggested that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 clocked a score of 3303.88 in a Rightware Browsermark test, the recording is slower than both the iPhone 5S's score of 3669.91 and even the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 which clocked 3353.07.

This, however, is just one of many Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours currently doing the rounds as Samsung works up to its challenger to the Google Nexus 5 and LG G2. Ensuring you are kept abreast of all the latest Samsung Galaxy S5 news and rumours, including when you can expect the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date, what specs the phone will have and how much it will set you back, bookmark this page as will be updating it regularly leading up to the S5 launch next year.

While the leaked Samsung Galaxy S5 benchmarks have suggested the phone will be less powerful than the iPhone 5S, further reports this week have suggested that in a bid to save money on production costs, Samsung will drop the flagship phone from its usual AMOLED panel to a cheaper LCD offering.

Although blacks will be reduced by the mooted switch to an LCD display, colours should appear more natural. Despite the change in panel, the Samsung Galaxy S5 has been tipped to be the first smartphone to adopt a 2K resolution.

Recently, it has been suggested that the Korean manufacturer will hold a Samsung Galaxy S5 release date in March 2014. Although the S4 was unveiled in March of this year, it did not go on sale until April. What's more, it has been rumoured that the new flagship phone will launch alongside a second-generation Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch that will be 30 per cent slipper than the original.

Elsewhere, Samsung recently teased a range of potential Samsung Galaxy S5 features. Speaking at its annual Analyst Day in Seoul, South Korean, the manufacturer has suggested that its 2014 phones (i.e. the Samsung Galaxy S5) will boast impressive 2560 x 1440 pixel displays as well as 16-megapixel ISOCELL camera sensors and as much as 4GB of RAM.

What's more, while recent Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours have pointed to the device trading in its less than impressive plastic build in favour of a new metal option, Samsung itself has stated the phone will support a 64-bit processor. While it might copy the iPhone 5S' CPU, Samsung has stated the S5 will not feature an integrated fingerprint scanner.Ensuring it is not left behind, latest Samsung Galaxy S5 news has once again seen the upcoming handset tipped to run a 64-bit processor, similar to that found in the new iPhone 5S.

While Samsung’s CEO of Mobile Shin Jong-Kyun recently stated that "yes, our next smartphones will have 64-bit processing functionality," reports of production issues had hinted this feature might not drop until later in 2014 aboard the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Now, however, the Samsung Galaxy S5 looks set to be on the receiving end, of the PC-esque processor.

“According to the latest bits of information coming from Samsung’s homeland, the company is pretty much done with developing its in-house 64-bit CPU,” tech blog GforGames has reported. They added: “From our understanding, Samsung went past the more difficult parts of creating the CPU, and the chip is almost ready for its release.”

Further reports have suggested the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date will see the handset line up with 3GB of RAM in tow. A feature that has also been mooted for the imminent Samsung Galaxy Note 3, the S5's expansive RAM has been hinted at after the company's latest development announcement.

Speaking in recent weeks, Samsung confirmed that it had started mass production of the first 3GB low power DDR3 RAM chips for mobile devices. With the Samsung Galaxy S5 set to be the manufacturer's new flagship phone, it makes sense that it will run the company's latest developments and most advanced components.

A chip that could spell more than increased speeds and improved multitasking capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy S5 RAM improvement could result in a slimmer phone with a bettery battery life. An official spokesperson for the company stated: "Samsung's new ultra-slim memory solutions will enable thinner smartphone designs and allow for additional battery space, while offering a data transfer speed of up to 2,133 megabits per second (Mbps) per pin."

As you would expect, Samsung has yet to give any direct indication as to when the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date will be held. That’s not to say we don’t have some idea on when to expect the next addition to the company’s flagship smartphone brand though.

If Samsung sticks with past tradition – and we can’t see why it wouldn’t – then it is expected that the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date will be held sometime around April/May 2014.

Although still nothing more than speculation, this predicted Samsung Galaxy S5 release date does have a theory behind it. Like its bitter rival Apple, Samsung has become something of a fan of strict annual product cycles for its leading product lines, as such it has become a little bit predictable.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 hit UK retailers on April 26 after a dedicated New York launch event on March 14. The Samsung Galaxy S3 went into stores on May 29 2012 and all the way back in 2011, the Samsung Galaxy S2 launched on May 1. Starting to see the pattern?

Although a late April/early May Samsung Galaxy S5 release date is believed to be on the cards, there are still many rounds of rumours and leaks expected before then.

It might be early, but the Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours are already doing the rounds. The most prominent Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours to date, however, all focus on one area of the currently unconfirmed phone – its design.

With the Samsung Galaxy S4 having been widely criticised for its plastic form factor which failed to match up to the brushed metal highlights of the iPhone 5 or HTC One, Samsung is widely expected to adopt an all new finish for the S5, with new aluminium body repeatedly tipped.

According to unnamed “sources close to the South Korean phone maker,” recent reports have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be used to launch a new ‘Design 3.0’ standard within the company.

The sources stated: “While we don’t have the slightest idea what Design 3.0 really means in terms of looks, we can now confirm that Samsung will start to use aluminium for its high-end smartphones, and the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be the first one to receive this treatment.”

Further hinting at a change in design and materials, Samsung recently acquired carbon fibre specialist the SGL Group, announcing in an official statement that it would be using the high-end lightweight materials in future phones and tablets.

"Lightweight materials have become an important factor not only in industrial applications but also the consumer end markets such as digital media," Yoosung Chung, President & CEO of Samsung Petrochemical said. He added: "This partnership will position Samsung as a leading player in the development and application of carbon fibre-based products.”

"The cooperation is expected to provide a stable long-term supply of carbon fibre materials for Samsung and promote its use in various Samsung products and applications such as consumer electronics, medical devices and engineering applications,"

With the Samsung Galaxy S4 having taken smartphone specs to the next level, it is widely expected that the South Korean manufacturer will continue with a similar trend with the next-generation S5. Although few areas of the phone’s features list have yet been rumoured, certain elements have been teased.

Earlier this month a Samsung design patent leaked (above) showing off a new angled-edged phone which has been mooted to the be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5.

Based on the outed design filing, the phone will run a version of Google’s Android operating system (no surprises there then) as well as integrated cameras front and back. At present no further S5 specs have leaked.

Other recently emerged Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours have claimed the upcoming handset will make use of a new 16-megapixel smartphone camera sensor, offing high-end snaps that will finally spell the end for the dedicated compact camera.

Recent reports have claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S5 specs sheet could be bolstered by a 16-megapixel rear-mounted camera and 3GB of RAM wrapped within a Samsung Galaxy S4 Active esque waterproof coating. Although currently unconfirmed, the already eagerly awaited Samsung Galaxy S5 is an inevitability of the current trend of annual product cycles and companies’ insatiable need to always be pushing the envelope and raking in the cash.

According to further leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S5 specs sheet will see the new 16-megapixel camera sensor further bolstered by optical image stabilisation features.

The revised camera component is said to be under development in Korea to replace the 13-megapixel snapper found on the existing S4. It is not expected that the improved camera optics will be ready in time for next week’s Samsung Galaxy Note 3 unveiling.

Although the Samsung Galaxy S5 price is a long way from being confirmed, it has already been suggested that the S5 will cost more than its already pricy predecessor.

According to the same unnamed sources who have claimed a metal bodied design will be bestowed upon the next-gen handset, the Samsung Galaxy S5 price will be bumped up by the new premium building materials.

Stay tuned for more Samsung Galaxy S5 news and rumours as more details on the S4 follow-on continue to appear. While you wait, why not take a look at all the latest iPhone 5S rumours.

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5S release date, iPhone News, rumors and price

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The iPhone 5S release date is now just days away as Apple confirms its next-generation flagship phone will be formally unveiled on September 10.

With a raft of iPhone 5S rumours having done the rounds in recent week and the phone making a number of premature appearances, invites to a September 10 unveiling have now revealed the iPhone 5S really is on its way. What's more, it is expected that the 5S will be unveiled alongside an all new, budget iPhone 5C.

Here's all you need to know about the iPhone 5S ahead of the phone's official unveiling.

After months of speculation, Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 5S will be launched on 10 September, next Tuesday. While official invites have confirmed the phone will make an appearance at the company's Cupertino HQ in California, Apple's next flagship phone will reportedly hit retailers just days later. An iPhone 5S release date has been teased as September 20, 10 days after its unveiling.

The news was originally broken by iMore, before being backed-up by the usually-reliable 9to5Mac and TechCrunch. 9to5Mac spoke to a source who has apparently used the device, suggesting it may be someone within Apple.

Apple’s mobile devices are usually available to buy within two weeks of their launches. Our bet is that the iPhone 5S will be available on Friday 20 September. This will make it the exact mirror of the iPhone 5’s launch – which went on sale on Friday 21 September 2013.

The most-leaked new feature of recent weeks is a new gold finish. This is the first time we’ve seen a genuinely new shade of iPhone since the first white model – the white iPhone 4 back in 2011.

If you’re imagining gaudy bling, rest assured that it’ll probably look pretty good in the flesh. Leaked photos suggest the gold iPhone 5S will have a light ‘champagne’ finish rather than a vivid gold colour.

iMore’s quick Photoshop job of the finish gives you a good idea of what to expect.
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Don’t like it? There are no signs of Apple dropping the black and white finishes currently available. It’s also rumoured that the gold iPhone 5S will only come in a ‘premium’ 128GB edition, which seems a shame as it’ll probably cost upwards of £700.
Earlier this year, it was rumoured that the iPhone 5S will feature a fingerprint scanner as a method of identification. Although initially dismissed by many as an unlikely addition, unearthed iOS 7 code suggests it might actually exist.

The fingerprint reader – if real – will be built into the home button, letting it slide into the phone without forcing any drastic changes in the phone’s design. 

The code suggests the iPhone 5S will ask you to scan your right thumb during the setup process, which will them be used to identify you – presumably cutting down the passwords and such you’ll have to enter.

It could also be used to load discrete user profiles, which would be particularly useful for iPhones that’ll be used by kids as well as adults. Nice idea, Apple. If it works, that is.

History suggests the iPhone 5S will have roughly the same design as the iPhone 5. The iPhone 3GS looked a lot like the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 4S was the dead spit of the iPhone 4. Isn’t it a bit soon for a full iPhone redesign?

Some sources do not agree. Commmercial Times suggests the iPhone 5S will have a 4.3-inch screen – 0.3 inches up from the iPhone 5. However, there are plenty of conflicting rumours that suggest Apple will stick with the 4-inch form.

For example, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the iPhone 5S’s design will be near-identical to the current model.

Apple will give the iPhone 5S a proper camera refresh this year, having barely updated the camera in the iPhone 5.

The phone is expected to feature a 12-megapixel camera, suggesting it’ll have a different sensor from the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z, both of which use a 13-megapixel Sony sensor. That’s four megapixels greater than the 8-megapixel sensors used in both the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5.

Just as important, the iPhone 5S will also have an improved lens and a more powerful flash. KGI Securities writes that the phone will have an f/2.0 lens, significantly faster than the f/2.4 lens used in the current model. The flash will also be bumped up from the single-LED type to dual-LED. This should help give the flash more even coverage, which is crucial when taking low-light shots with a flash.

However, come release day the most noticeable change for most people will be the shift from iOS 6 to iOS 7 and its new camera app. iOS 7’s camera interface offers far more features than the stripped-back app of iOS 6.

New additions include active filters for Instagram-style effects. You can also take square photos – perfect for Facebook profile portraits.     

The iPhone 5 has a dual-core 1.3GHz processor. Next to the quad-core Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One that doesn’t sound too powerful.

Apple is taking a different approach to its Android rivals, though. The iPhone 5S will move from a 32-bit ARMv7 architecture to 64-bit ARMv8 architecture – it’s Apple’s main move in the upgrade from an Apple A6 chip (as seen in the iPhone 5) to the Apple A7 type, used here.

KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that it’ll be 20 per cent more efficient than the current Apple A6 chipset. However, there have been relatively few suggestions that the iPhone 5S will actually move to a quad-core chipset. Where we might have expected a consensus on quad-core chip, many suggest the iPhone 5S will have a dual-core CPU. The jury is out.

Most agree that the GPU will get an upgrade from a tri-core PowerVR model to a quad-core one, though.

Apple is not going to radically alter the screen size and screen resolution of the iPhone series in the iPhone 5S. The phone will have a 4-inch 1,136 x 640 pixel display, just like the current iPhone.

However, Apple is expected to change the type of screen it uses. Rather than a standard IPS screen, the iPhone 5 will use an IGZO display, a screen type made by Sharp.

IGZO is designed to be more power-efficient than IPS, while retaining great image quality and the good viewing angles expected of an iPhone. The screen array is also thinner than IPS.

One of the big questions is - will there be a 128GB iPhone? The only Apple mobile device to get a 128GB edition so far is the full-size iPad.

Of course, in a larger device like that, there's much less of a technological challenge. To get a NAND array small enough to fit into the (doubtless) super-slim iPhone 5S will require much greater miniaturisation.

Sandisk told us earlier this year that it was working on its own tech to make 128GB phones possible. But will it be ready for September?

Some believe so, having suggested Apple will release a 'premium' gold edition of the phone with 128GB storage.

Leaked photos that show what appears to be the iPhone 5S with its rear casing removed, revealing a 5.92Whr unit. This is just a little more powerful than the 5.45Whr battery of the iPhone 5, but if coupled with the power saving features of an IGZO screen then battery life could be substantially improved.

It’s a spec that supports the idea that the iPhone 5S will have the same screen size as the current model.

Early Impressions
The iPhone 5S is likely to be an important, but hardly earth-shattering upgrade to the iPhone 5. Improvements to most elements, including camera and CPU are likely.  

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IPhone 5 release date budget, news, rumors, price and pictures

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The budget iPhone is likely to launch as a mid-range, plastic-bodied alternative to the upcoming iPhone 5S. If the rumours are true, its launch date could be rapidly approaching.

Although Apple’s Senior Vice President, Phillip Schiller, rebuffed claims of a cheaper iPhone model, it hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from generating a lot of gossip about a budget iPhone launch, complete with pictures of the plastic body.

“Despite the popularity of cheap smartphones, this will never be the future of Apple’s products,” said Schiller. “Every product that Apple creates, we consider using only the best technology available.”

Although not denying the possibility of a budget iPhone, Apple's former Senior Vice President of the iPod division, Tony Fadell, suggested that creating such a device would be hard for Apple to do.

"It's really hard for Apple to make anything low cost, so it's going to be really hard for them to produce a low cost iPhone," he said to TrustedReviews.

“I think they should [make a low cost iPhone],” he added. “We made really low cost iPods so I think there is a way to make a low cost iPhone.”

To whet your appetite pre-launch, we’ve rounded up everything we know so far about the heavily rumoured budget iPhone, including the first pricing tips.

The latest rumour suggests the budget iPhone could be with us on September 18, touching down with the iPhone 5S. According to the source cited by CurrentEditorials, the mid-range smartphone will be a refresh of the existing iPhone to complement the iPhone 5S, but with a new plastic case and a reduced price tag.

Previously tipped to make an appearance in September, the leak was the first to give a specific launch date for the budget iPhone. The rumour also suggested that the launch would be coupled with a September 27 release date.

These launch and release dates sit well with previous iPhone release dates, in that the iPhone 5 was launched on September 12 2012 and then released to the public on September 21 just over a week later.

The budget iPhone will target the mid-range market currently dominated by Android smartphones, attempting to broaden Apple’s user base. It will do this by using a plastic case rather than the aluminium of the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S.

Taking design cues from the 5th generation iPod touch and iPhone 3GS, the body of the budget iPhone is said to be a little wider and thicker than the iPhone 5 due to its curvy plastic body.

According to a hands-on video posted on YouTube where the budget iPhone is compared to the iPhone 3GS and iPod touch, the cheaper model has a unibody plastic casing that is made from polycarbonate.

The volume buttons, mute slider, SIM tray and hold buttons will apparently all be made from the same plastic material to keep a cohesive design and reduce costs.

From the leaked rear cases for the budget iPhone it is evident that the cheaper model will have the new lightning connector and a headphone jack on the bottom of the device. It will also have similar speaker grills to the iPod touch 5th generation and the iPhone 5.  

The plastic body will reportedly be available in six to eight colours, with five of those already popping up in leaked images – white, yellow, red, green and blue.

Potentially launching as one of the first devices running the new iOS 7 due this autumn, the latest budget iPhone rumours suggest that the device will be a reinvented iPhone 5.

“Instead of adding another iPhone to its line-up, Apple has decided to refresh the soon-to-be mid-range iPhone 5 with a selection of colours and a reduced build cost, thanks to some well-placed plastic,” said the source.

This means the budget iPhone could have the same 4-inch 1136 x 640p resolution screen with a 326ppi image density. This could be powered by an Apple A6 processor with the option of 16GB, 32GB and 64GB internal storage options. However, Apple has a history of restricting storage options in its lower-end phones.

On the rear there’s an 8-megapixel camera coupled with a 1.2-megapixel front-facing FaceTime camera.

However, originally the budget iPhone was rumoured to pack a bit of a spec downgrade to reflect the mid-range price, with one source even suggesting that the device could launch in two different price bands due to slightly varying innards.

Rumoured to be codenamed Zenvo and Zagato/Bertone, the two budget iPhone models may well have different processors to mark their differing price tags.

Zenvo is reportedly the cheaper of the two with a Samsung-made H5P dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM, 4G LTE and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.

The dearer model, Zagato or Bertone, will have another Samsung-made processing chip, the H6P with the same 1GB of RAM and connectivity options.

The latest rumour is that the iPhone 5C may not include certain software features like Siri when it launches.

According to Gene Munster analyst Piper Jaffray, Apple may decide to restrict the software features on the iPhone 5C to stop the budget offering stealing sales from the iPhone 5S flagship.

“In terms of the phone itself, we expect the cheaper phone to have a plastic casing, 4-inch display, and lower end internal specs (processor, camera, memory, etc.) than the 5S/5 line up,” wrote Jaffray in a note to investors. “Additionally, we believe that Apple may exclude some software features, such as Siri, which we note was not an option on the iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4 upon launch.”

It would be rather strange for Apple to take Siri out of the iPhone 5C, seeing as the Cupertino company has increasingly put focus on the increased voice functionality of Siri in the new iOS 7.

Although widely expected to launch as a cheaper alternative to the iPhone 5S, there hasn’t been much news as to how much the budget iPhone will actually cost.

However, that changed recently when a prominent commenter on Chinese social media site Weibo said the iPhone 5C would be priced at 3000 yuan SIM-free. This would mean the budget iPhone would launch with a UK price tag of around £320.

This was further supported by KGI analyst and notorious Apple tipster Mingchi Kuo, who said:

"We've learned that the iPhone 5 line will be terminated from 4Q13, while the iPhone 4S line will carry on. From this, we infer that iPhone 5C is launched to replace iPhone 4. In order words, the 5C model will be positioned as midrange. We forecast its retail price to be US$400-500."

If you look at the prices of other recently released mid-range handsets from rival manufacturers like Samsung and HTC, this £320 price tag for the iPhone 5C fits well. The HTC One Mini is £380, the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini is £350 and the Nokia Lumia 820 is £320 in comparison.

Of course, we don’t actually expect Apple to call their cheaper device the budget iPhone, but with no official name to go by as yet, this will have to do for now.

Other names that have been bandied about include the iPhone mini, following the naming scheme adopted by the 7.9-inch iPad mini, or the iPhone Lite.

In July, a picture of budget iPhone boxes emerged online, revealing the name iPhone 5C in a rather convincing Apple font.

Similar to the S added to the iPhone 3G, iPhone 4 and potentially the iPhone 5 as well, standing for “speed”, the iPhone 5C may represent the word colour, seeing as the smartphone is tipped to launch in a variety of colour options like the newest iPod Touch.

It may also relate to the mid-range pricepoint for the iPhone 5, with the C perhaps standing for “cost” or “cheap”. However, we highly doubt that Apple would want the word cheap associated with any of their products.

A huge number of budget iPhone pictures have leaked online, although so far all we’ve seen is the back panel of the device complete with the component chassis.

Check out the first snaps of the budget iPhone below.

We’d like to think that Apple could release a viable mid-range option for its iPhone range, but until the specs sheet and pricing details are released, we’re not holding our breath.

Next, read why the iPhone 5C will ambush Apple's innovation.

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Price, news, rumors, specs and release date of the Samsung Galaxy S5

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is not expected to start until 2014 Q2, but that hasn't stopped a raft of Samsung Galaxy S5 rumors doing the rounds already.

While very forthcoming flagship phone of the Korean manufacturer remains shrouded in speculation of a mystery, recent reports have claimed that the Samsung Galaxy specs sheet S5 could be reinforced by a 16-megapixel rear camera and 3 GB RAM. Although unconfirmed at present, already anticipated Samsung Galaxy S5 is an inevitability of current trend of annual cycles of product and company must always be insatiable pushing the envelope and raking in cash.

With the Samsung Galaxy S4 now a couple of months, attention has already turned his successor, with Samsung Galaxy S5 rumors starting to make the rounds.

Ensuring that they are kept abreast of all the latest Samsung Galaxy S5 and voices, including when you can wait for the release date of the Samsung Galaxy S5, which will phone specifications and how much it will set back, bookmark this page as it will be updating it regularly led to S5 launch next year.

Recently emerged rumors of Samsung Galaxy S5 argued the next laptop will make use of a new 16-megapixel sensor camera smartphone, produce high-end shots that finally spell the end for the compact camera.

According to recent reports, the Samsung Galaxy specs sheet S5 will see the new 16 megapixel camera sensor further enhanced by optical image stabilization function.

Revised camera component is said to be under development in Korea to replace 13 megapixel snapper found on S4. It is not expected that the improved camera optics will be ready in time for next week's Samsung Galaxy 3 Note unveiling.

Other reports have suggested that the release date of the Samsung Galaxy S5 will see the line laptop with 3 GB of RAM in tow. A feature that even the breezy for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy 3, RAM expansive note of S5 has been mentioned since the last announcement of the company's development.

Speaking in recent weeks, Samsung has confirmed that it had started mass production of the first 3 GB RAM DDR3 low-power chips for mobile devices. With the Samsung Galaxy S5 set to be the new manufacturer's flagship phone, it makes sense that will run the latest developments and most advanced components of society.

A chip that could mean more than increased speed and improved multi-tasking capabilities, improvement of Samsung Galaxy S5 RAM could result in a thinner battery phone bettery. An official spokesman of the company said: "Samsung new ultra-slim memory solutions will be allow thinner smartphone models and leave room for additional battery, offering a data transfer rate of up to 2,133 megabits per second (Mbps) for each pin."

As you'd expect, Samsung has yet to give any direct indication as to when the release date of the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be held. That is not to say that we do not have any idea about when to expect the next addition to the company's flagship smartphone though.

If Samsung sticks with the tradition of the past – and we can't see why it wouldn't be – then it is expected that the release date of the Samsung Galaxy S5 will take place sometime around April/May 2014.

Although still nothing more than speculation, this predicted release date of the Samsung Galaxy S5 have a theory behind it. As his bitter rival, Apple, Samsung has become something of a fan of rigorous annual product cycles for its main product lines, as this has become a bit predictable.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 hit UK retailers on April 26, after the launch of a New York dedicated the March 14. The Samsung Galaxy S3 went into stores on May 29, 2012 and all the way into 2011, Samsung Galaxy S2, launched on 1 May. Starting to see the pattern?

Although a release date late April/early may Samsung Galaxy S5 is believed to be on the cards, there are still many rounds of rumors and losses expected before then.

It may be early, but rumors of Samsung Galaxy S5 are already making the rounds. The most prominent Samsung Galaxy S5 entries to date, however, all focus on an area of the phone currently unconfirmed – its design.

With the Samsung Galaxy S4 widely having been widely criticized for its plastic form factor that failed to match the brushed metal highlights of iPhone 5 or a HTC, Samsung should adopt a new ending to the S5, with new aluminium body repeatedly tipped.

According to "anonymous sources close to the creator of South Korean phone," recent reports have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be used to launch a new Design standard 3.0 ' within the company.

The sources he declared: "we don't have the slightest idea of what design, while 3.0 really means in terms of looks, we can now confirm that Samsung will start to use aluminium for its high-end smartphones and S5 Samsung Galaxy will be the first to receive this treatment."

Further hinting at a change in design and materials, Samsung has recently acquired carbon fiber specialist of SGL group, announcing in an official statement that it would be using the lightweight materials in future high-end phones and tablet.

"Lightweight materials have become an important factor, not only in industrial applications, but also consumer end markets such as digital media," said Yoosung Chung, President and CEO of Samsung petrochemical &. He added: "this partnership will be positioned in the Samsung as a leading company in the development and implementation of products based on carbon fibre".

"The cooperation should provide a stable long-term supply of carbon fiber materials for Samsung and promote the use of various Samsung products and consumer electronics applications, medical devices and engineering applications"

With the Samsung Galaxy S4 having taken specific smartphone to the next level, it is widely expected that the South Korean manufacturer will continue with a similar trend with the next-generation S5. Although few areas the list of phone features have yet to be rumored, some elements have been around.

Earlier this month a leaked Samsung patent (above), showing off a new angled cut phone that has been questioned for being the next Samsung Galaxy S5.

By design store outed, the phone will run a version of Google's Android operating system (no surprise there then) as well as integrated cameras front and back. Currently no further specifications S5 are leaked.

Although the price of Samsung Galaxy S5 is far from being confirmed, it has already been suggested that S5 will cost more than its predecessor already pricy.

According to the same unnamed sources who claimed a metal-bodied drawing will be given the next-generation portable, the price of Samsung Galaxy S5 will be bumped up from the new premium, construction materials.

Stay tuned for more news Samsung Galaxy S5 and sounds like further details on continuation S4 continue to appear. While you wait, why not take a look at all the latest rumors of 5S iPhone.

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Price, news, rumors, specs and release date of the Samsung Galaxy 3 Note

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is now just days away from entering the realms of reality, with Samsung's third-generation 'phablet' device seemingly set to be unveiled at IFA 2013.

Expected to line up with a larger battery and the new Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is expected to go head-to-head with the likes of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra and the Huawei Ascend Mate. The recently confirmed September 4 Samsung Unpacked event in Berlin looks likely to be the launch venue for teh Note 3.

Hot on the heels of the recently released Samsung Galaxy S4, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 looks set to be better, and indeed bigger than ever, with the 5.5-inch form factor of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 tipped for a considerable size upgrade.

We have compiled a handy one-stop-shop for all your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 needs and desires and will be updating this post regularly until the Note 3 enters the realms of reality, so bookmark it now to keep up to date with all the latest developments.

With the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 expected to be made available in both quad-core and octa-core options, latest reports have suggested that the eight-core rendition of the phone is facing delays.

Said to be facing production and overheating issues, the eight-core Exynos 5420 processor hosting version of the Note 3 will now not be available at launch, with the Snapdragon 800 quad-core rendition of the device being the UK's only option from day one.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is expected to launch in standard black and white colour options with a more vibrant pink handset coming later in the year.

With a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date widely expected to be held in 2013, a selection of recent reports have looked to narrow down the device’s arrival.

Having failed to materialise alongside the S4 as some had predicted, the Note 3 release date has since been pegged for an IFA 2013 unveiling in early September. In recent weeks a flurry of reports have highlighted a single day for the phone’s arrival, with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date expected to be confirmed on September 4. Samsung has added backing to these claims by issuing press invites to the next Samsung Unpacked launch event, scheduled for September 4, alongside the phrase "Note the date."

According to claimed “sources close to the matter,” the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date will follow the September 4 unveiling, with a late September / early October arrival expected to see the stylus bragging device hit retailers within days of the iPhone 5S.

The pre-IFA press day is already set to host the conference of fellow tech giants, Sony. The Note 3 isn't even the only Samsung product expected to be unveiled on September 4, recent reports out of Samsung’s native Korea have claimed that the Galaxy Note 3 will share centre stage with the Samsung Gear Smartwatch, a product known to be in the works.

"We've been preparing the watch product for so long," Samsung's executive VP Lee Young Hee said in an interview earlier this year. He added: "We are preparing products for the future, and the watch is definitely one of them."

Things have changed dramatically since the Note 2’s arrival too, with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 not expected to be the largest smartphone on the Samsung roster come launch. Having looked to corner all market niches, the Note 3 has been preceded by an oversized, mid-range smartphone in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3.

With the Mega looking lacking the same stylus hosting wares as the Note range, it has been suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will see the ‘phablet’ device sport a new generation of Samsung S-Pen stylus. It is predicted the new S-Pen will offer even more detailed control than the MWC 2013 unveiled Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet.

One of the most hotly contested points of the device’s specs sheet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 screen is expected to be heading for an increase of size over its predecessor. However, that said, much speculation still remains around exactly what size form factor the stylus hosting device will eventually sport.

With the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 lining up at 5.5-inches in size, up on the 5.3-inch of the original-generation model, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has been tipped to play host to an even larger display.” Recent “R&D samples” found entering India confirmed that Samsung has tested prototypes with 5.5-inch, 5.7-inch and 6-inch screens.

Although a 5.7-inch Samsung Galaxy Note 3 screen size has received the most backing from the rumour mill, it is far from a foregone conclusion that this is how big the phone will be, with a 5.99-inch display also being widely banded around.

“Samsung is working on introducing a new phablet using a 5.9-inch organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen,” Korean news outlets recently quoted unnamed Samsung officials as revealing.

Suggesting that Samsung will implement a reduced bezel design to provide as large a screen size within a shell as small as possible, the sources added: “Even if these kinds of sizes ? from 5-inch to 6-inch ? are stretching the limits of traditional pockets, well-made phablets using bezel-less technology have been warmly received. Users prefer bigger phones and they use them more often. Samsung will be more focused on larger phones.”

Adding backing to these claims, further Note 3 rumours have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 screen will be “6-inches” is size and will see the “screen accounting for 84 per cent” of the phone’s overall size.

What’s more, regardless of the screen’s size, a spattering of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumours have suggested the third-generation device will be the world’s first device to land with a flexible, unbreakable display. Although it is well publicised that Samsung is working on such technologies, it is unlikely that flexible displays are ready for mass production, and, as such, reports to this nature should be taken with a considerable pinch of salt.

Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumours have pointed to a considerable improvement in the phone's battery life, with the 3100mAh Lithium-Ion powerpack in the current Samsung Galaxy Note 2 expected to be bumped to a hefty 3450mAh offering in the third-generation handset.

According to claimed sources who have reportedly “seen the engineering sample of the phablet first hand,” recent reports have predicted that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 battery life will be 11 per cent better than on past models. Although the expected increase in screen size and CPU performance are sure to have an added drain on this staying power, it is expected the move to a new low power 3GB DDR3 RAM chip will further aid battery life.

“Samsung's new ultra-slim memory solutions will enable thinner smartphone designs and allow for additional battery space, while offering a data transfer speed of up to 2,133 megabits per second (Mbps) per pin," an official Samsung spokesperson recently stated at the launch of the company's new mobile RAM offering.

Alongside the oversized battery, Android 4.3 has been tipped to run the show, moving the recently launched software on past the new Google Nexus 7 and Motorola Moto X. Android 4.3 sees restricted profiles introduced alongside new Bluetooth Smart support and revised OpenGL graphics options.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is expected to be one of the most powerful phones on the market at launch, rivalling even its flagship sibling, the Samsung Galaxy S4.

“The new handset will be powered by the in-house Exynos octa-core chipset to meet consumer demand for faster data processing and download speeds,” reported insiders recently revealed. They added: “Samsung plans to use the Octa core processor in the upcoming Galaxy Note 3, which will debut later this year.”

While the S4 received octa-core innards in certain market, those nations with 4G connections (UK, US) we handed a 1.9GHz quad-core substitute. It is understood that the same will be true of the Note 3, with the UK rendition of the phone to be a speedy quad-core option.

Arguably more important, the Note 3 specs sheet will benefit from 3GB of RAM according to multiple leaks.  Allowing for improved multitasking and smoother app transitions, the 3GB of memory would be the first for a smartphone device. It has been suggested that next year’s Samsung Galaxy S5 will feature the same option.

On a camera front the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 looks set to host a strong photographic offering, with the same 13-megapixel snapper found within the S4 partnered by a Xenon flash and a second, 2-megapixel snapper up front.

A range of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumours have claimed the phone will be just 8mm thick. Although it is believed the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will feature a design similar to that of an oversized S4, with a slim profile and softly curved edges, a selection of claimed leaks have pointed a boxier, squared off finish.

A selection of rumours which are far from confirmed, the discussions of the Note 3 design have pegged the phone as sporting everything from a squared off plastic finish, to a more luxurious, metal construction. In short, it is unclear as yet exactly how the Note 3 will look.

Price is one area of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 that has yet to properly surface in the raft of rumours and leaks that have been doing the rounds. Needless to say, however, based on past Note offerings it isn’t going to be cheap.

The 16GB version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 sported a near £550 price tag at launch and it is believed the Note 3 will be of a similar position.

For all the latest on Samsung’s next-generation stylus boasting smartphone-turn-tablet hybrid keep following our Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date, news, rumours and price post.

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