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Specs comparison: Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Galaxy A8+ (2018)

Samsung has finally unveiled its new Galaxy A series handsets today. The Galaxy A8+ (2018) carries the baton from the Galaxy A7 (2017). This handset was initially supposed to be launched as the Galaxy A7 (2018) but Samsung has decided to switch up the names this year. The new handset is quite impressive on paper. […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Gear S3 update in Canada addresses battery life issue

The long-awaited Tizen 3.0 update was delivered about a month ago, and with much excitement Gear S3 users could not wait to download it and check out the new features, the new look, etc. At first glance, everything seemed to be peachy until users took a look at their battery percentage and noticed quite a […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Here’s the winner for our Gear Sport giveaway from November

The SamMobile premium giveaway winner has been selected for the last month. What was the prize and who won? We gave away a Gear Sport smartwatch for November, and the username of the lucky winner is listed below. Please don’t forget to check your email if you're the winner; contact us through our contact page if you […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Watchface Friday: Here’s our selection of this week’s best watchfaces

It’s Friday, so it’s time for another edition of Watchface Friday! For those unaware, every Friday, we highlight a selection of our favorite watchfaces for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier. All of the offerings are available to download through the Galaxy Apps Store, so you can rest assured that you won’t have to search all over […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Synaptics’ in-display fingerprint sensor isn’t coming to the Galaxy S9

We already laid out several reasons why Synaptics' newly announced in-display fingerprint sensor had little chance of making its way into the Galaxy S9, and it looks like it has indeed been confirmed that the new sensor will not be seen on a Samsung phone. Instead, it's Chinese manufacturer Vivo that will claim the honor […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Galaxy S9 launch expected at MWC 2018

Samsung did not unveil the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ at the Mobile World Congress earlier this year. It conducted a separate launch event for the flagship handsets in New York on March 29. Samsung was expected to conduct a separate event for the Galaxy S9 as well after MWC 2018 but this may not […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Samsung to work with IBM on quantum computing

IBM launched its IBM Q initiative not too long ago. It's the first initiative of its kind in the industry to build commercially available universal quantum computers for business and science applications. Samsung is one of the first clients to tap into the IBM Q quantum computing systems to explore practical applications of the technology. […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Galaxy S7 and S7 edge December security patch update is rolling out

The latest Android security fixes are now making their way to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in a few countries. In North America, it's Verizon that's rolling out an update to both the S7 and S7 edge, becoming the first carrier yet again to release the newest security patch for one of Samsung's […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Synaptics’ new in-display fingerprint sensor will probably not be on the Galaxy S9

Exactly a year ago, Synaptics announced a new fingerprint sensor that could be placed beneath the glass on the bottom bezel of a phone's front side. That led to plenty of speculation that the Galaxy S8 would come with the fingerprint scanner buried under its AMOLED display, only for Samsung to put the fingerprint sensor […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy J3 (2017) get the December security patch

The December security patch is now out for two more Samsung devices, the Galaxy A3 (2017) and the Galaxy J3 (2017). An update is rolling out for the two devices in a couple of markets (Italy, Ecuador, and Cambodia), but since these are the entry-level models in their respective lineups, it remains to be seen […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

[APK] Samsung’s Game Live app update brings Galaxy Note 8 support

Samsung's Game Live app was launched earlier this year for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ as a dedicated streaming service for mobile gamers. Game Live allows one to stream their gaming sessions on Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube, with support for recording audio so they can offer real-time commentary while taking out the enemy in […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Samsung Email surpasses 100 million downloads on the Play Store

Samsung's in-house Email application has surpassed an eye-watering 100 million downloads on the Play Store, making it one of the most-used mobile clients in the entire world – but that doesn't mean people actually use it. Samsung Email actually comes pre-installed on all of the firm's smartphones, so there's a (good) chance the number recorded consists […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Galaxy A8/A8+ (2018) manual confirms dual front cameras, Infinity display

The Galaxy A8 (2018) and the Galaxy A8+ (2018), which are what we're now supposed to call this year's Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7, have been the talk of the rumor mill for a long time now, and it looks like we're finally close to an official announcement. The user manual for the phones has […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) manual available online; launch imminent?

The Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) looks close to an official launch, as the official user manual for the device has now been uploaded online on Samsung's website. The manual doesn't reveal a whole lot, but it does confirm the J2 Pro (2018) will look similar to the mainstream Galaxy J (2017) handsets while sporting a […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

Samsung India kicks off major Christmas sale on its online store

A couple of weeks ahead of Christmas, Samsung India has kicked off a seven-day sale to celebrate the holidays. Starting today and going on until December 15, the sale includes phones across all price ranges, Bluetooth speakers and headphones, and a couple of TVs. Rather than just price cuts, Samsung is offering deals such as […]

By Martin R.
6 years ago

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