| Samsung Galaxy Note 3 budget model tipped to be coming soon Sep 23rd 2013, 18:39, by Cory Gunther Before Samsung announced their Galaxy Note 3 earlier this month there was countless reports regarding multiple different models in the works. At one point rumors suggested four different variants, but after their event we only saw two. The quad-core Snapdragon 800 powered LTE flavor, and Samsung’s own 8-core version. However, two more might actually still be coming. 
This morning we reported on rumors that a third Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is still in the works with a flexible AMOLED display. A technology we all were hoping to see at some point this year, after Samsung has shown it off multiple years in a row at the annual CES event in Las Vegas. While the thought of a flexible AMOLED packing Note 3 is nice, what sounds even better is a wallet-friendly model for those on a budget. Following the reports this morning, further talks have mentioned an entry level LCD Galaxy Note 3 coming in much cheaper than the original, or the rumored flexible option. 
We’re hearing it will house more plastic for the body, lose the fancy leather-like design on the rear, and opt for an 8 megapixel camera and a cheaper 720p LCD display. All of this saving Samsung 20-30% in cost, which will then trickle down to consumers. Make it also waterproof, like the Galaxy S4 Active, and we’ll have something worth talking about. Otherwise, it looks like a potential budget-friendly Note 3 would only launch later this year in emerging markets, and probably never see a US carrier. We’ll have to wait and see. VIA: ETNews |  | BlackBerry acquired by Fairfax Financial for $4.7 billion Sep 23rd 2013, 17:59, by Cory Gunther Say goodbye to Blackberry. Well we can say goodbye officially considering we all have known this was coming for quite some time. Not to mention the earnings report last week showing nearly $1 billion in loss, things weren’t looking too good. Just hitting the wires is news that BlackBerry has been acquired by a Canadian Financial company for the tune of $4.7 billion. 
Fairfax Financial, which is a company in Canada that specialized in insurance, has reportedly just agreed to purchase the company at $9 per share, coming in at around $4.7 billion US dollars. The company deals with lots of financials, and engages in property, casualty, and life insurance and reinsurance, investment management, and insurance claims management. At least according to their own webpage. This is a major shock, as we all thought another mobile or electronic company would snatch them up. Personally, we were hoping someone like Lenovo would acquire BlackBerry to help with their Android smartphone and tablet aspirations, but clearly that won’t be happening now. After multiple failed promises, getting complacent and showing up late to the smartphone game, and other things we’re sure you all know, BlackBerry has struggled. Here’s to a new chapter. Whatever that may be. Shares have been halted for the company, and they will resume at 2:00 PM according to statements from media, and earlier they were already down 5 points on the day. We’ve learned Fairfax was already Blackberry’s largest shareholder, but that’s all we know at the moment. This news has just hit the wires and we’ll be learning more soon enough. This also means those rumors on why BBM for Android didn’t launch yesterday were just excuses, and they were simply waiting for this deal to be finalized. Now we’ll have to wonder if they’ll ever release the app. Stay tuned. VIA: CNBC | | Samsung Galaxy S5 tipped for aluminum design with new supply order Sep 23rd 2013, 17:21, by Cory Gunther The argument between plastic or aluminum for smartphone designs is ongoing, and we all know Samsung’s been criticized for it in the past, but that could soon be changing. A company by the name Catcher Technology is reportedly looking to secure a large deal with Samsung electronics to manufacture and build millions of new metal smartphone casings, which many believe are for the new Galaxy S5. 
Catcher Technology manufacturers the aluminum frame for the MacBook Air, iPad Mini, and HTC One just to name a few, and some new reports are stating they have reached the final stages for a massive deal and order for Samsung. Could this be the workings of their upcoming Galaxy S5? It wouldn’t be the first time we’ve heard talks about an aluminum smartphone in the works. Interestingly enough, back in June Samsung partnered with a major Carbon Fiber and Kevlar company which had many thinking their next devices would take that route, much like Motorola’s DROID lineup. However no one seems to actually know what they have planned. Either way, if this deal goes through we’re hearing Catcher could be agreeing to manufacture roughly 30 million units for Samsung. Last month there were reports that Samsung had finished their own manufacturing plant to start churning out their own housings for the Galaxy S5 and upcoming smartphones, all in aluminum. The Galaxy S5 will move more than 30 million units, and Catcher will need some help with the job. This potentially means we could be seeing both parties manufacture the next wave of metal or aluminum Samsung smartphones and tablets. This wouldn’t be the first time a company has used multiple component sources. And in fact, most do to reduce risk or shortcoming in supply. We’ve heard countless rumors that Samsung is moving away from plastic, and the new leather-like Galaxy Note 3 could be the first, with more to come. VIA: AndroidAuthority | |
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