We publish a ton of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a daily recap.
Here’s what happened today.
Firmware News
First proper Galaxy Tab S3 update brings April security patch
T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ Nougat update release will take place this week
General
Samsung gets approval to test its self-driving car on public roads
Samsung might acquire micro-LED developer PlayNitride
Phones
Bixby released for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in South Korea
Boost and Virgin Mobile are offering the Galaxy S8 for the cheapest
Galaxy S7 sales top 55 million units
Samsung’s Marshmallow parental control app teaches kids healthy smartphone usage habits
Samsung patent shows what the Galaxy S8 might have looked like with a physical home button
This might be the best Galaxy Note 8 concept yet
Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay may launch in the UK on May 16th
Tips & Tricks
Galaxy S8 Tip: Change screen density to fit more content on the display
Watches
Samsung Gear S3 receives an official price cut in the US, now available for just $299.99