SamMobile Daily Recap: May 12, 2017 — Galaxy Note 7R, Galaxy S8, Gear S2 and more!

We publish quite a few 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.

Business

Samsung creates a new division for contract chip manufacturing

Samsung’s delayed management reshuffle sees 54 execs get promoted

Deals

Daily Deal: Pick up a Gear S2 for 49% off

T-Mobile confirms Galaxy S8 BOGO deal

Firmware News

First Tizen 3.0 firmware is now available online

Phones

Galaxy J3 (2017) will also be launched in the Netherlands alongside the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 (2017)

Galaxy Note 7R listings start to surface in China