SamMobile Daily Recap: May 3, 2017 — Galaxy A3 (2017), QLED TVs and more!

We publish a lot 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 we went live today.

Deals

Daily Deal: Pick up a Gear S3 classic for 16% off

Firmware News

Galaxy A3 (2017) Nougat update might arrive soon

Galaxy A5 (2016) is getting Android 7.0 Nougat in Russia

Samsung details contents of May security patch

Phones

Bixby Vision Amazon shopping feature goes live on Verizon’s Galaxy S8

PSA: You can keep your free Gear VR if you return the Galaxy S8 because of a manufacturing defect

Samsung’s Bixby can entertain you with its raps

Samsung Pay 

Samsung Pay launch in France might take place this September

Tips & Tricks

Galaxy S8 Tip: Capture custom screenshots and GIFs using the Smart Select Edge panel

TV

Samsung launches QLED TVs in India, offers a free Galaxy S8+ for preorders