Samsung Galaxy S3 to reportedly receive Android KitKat update

The Galaxy S3 wasn’t included in the official list released by Samsung to receive the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. But according to a leaked document shown by Android Headlines, the older Galaxy device will receive the update sometime around April or May. The Galaxy S3 was not included in the list because it had low memory, which was said to be unsuitable for the 4.4.2 update. But seems Samsung had a change of heart.

Samsung Ativ Book 9 to get faux leather treatment

Samsung seems to love the faux leather design so much they’re extending it beyond its tablets and smartphones to its laptops. The new Ativ Book 9 features a faux leather cover over the lid. This recently launched device is a 15.6-inch Chromebook with Full HD LED display, 2.6GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB solid state drive, 4GB RAM, and 720p webcam. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi ac, HDMI out, VGA, out, two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, Gigabit LAN, Bluetooth 4.0, and a memory card slot. It will come in black and white color options.

Source: Ubergizmo

Samsung to secure office printing with Cloud Print app for Android, iOS

Samsung wants to secure printing for its users with its upcoming Cloud Print application. The app will encrypt user data between the device and the printer with the help of Samsung’s Knox service that has been updated with “enhanced security.” The Android version of the app will be coming out in June and will support NFC pairing with up to 20 NFC-enabled Xpress-branded printers from Samsung. The iOS version of the app will come out in the second half of the year.

Source: Engadget

Faux leather treatment comes to new Samsung Chromebook

The faux stitched leather look has become something of a Samsung tradermark but only for its more premium or pro-focused devices. It is present in the Note 3 as well as the Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO tablet line and various accessories that have come out including Ethernet dongles and battery accessories. @evleaks has revealed what looks to be an upcoming Chromebook that sports the stitched leather effect, it's been a while since Samsung's released a Chromebook so this could be something Google is readying for release sometime soon.

Source: @evleaks