SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission.
Notifications
News for you
All posts by Naresh Nekkanti
October security update rolling out to the Galaxy A80 and A8+ (2018)
Samsung has released the October 2019 security update to a couple of mid-range devices in its lineup. The Galaxy A80 and the Galaxy A8+ (2018) have started receiving the latest monthly patch since yesterday. The former model was launched in April this year, while the latter hit the market early last year. The Galaxy A80 […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy Tab S6, Watch Active 2, and the Watch 4G in India
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Watch Active 2, and the Galaxy Watch 4G in India today. The Tab S6 is the company’s latest flagship Android tablet, while the other two are its smartwatch offerings. All three devices will be available for purchase starting tomorrow through Samsung’s online and offline retail partners in […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Samsung Display plans to invest $11 billion by 2025 on next-generation displays
Samsung Display has announced plans to invest 13.1 trillion won (~$11 billion) by 2025 in R&D and for upgrading facilities. The company made the announcement at a special event that was attended by the Korean President Moon Jae-in and Samsung Electronics Vice-Chairman Jay Y Lee in the city of Asan in South Korea. Of the […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
‘Samsung Daily’ trademark hints at new newsfeed app from the company
Samsung has applied for the ‘Samsung Daily’ trademark with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) yesterday (via Galaxy Club). While the trademark itself doesn’t reveal much, the description in the application suggests a Flipboard-meets-Bixby style newsfeed app for smartphones and tablets. Before we speculate any further, it’s worth reminding that Samsung applies for hundreds […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Samsung will reopen Galaxy Fold pre-bookings in India on October 11
Samsung has revealed on its website that it will reopen the Galaxy Fold pre-bookings in India on October 11 at 12:00 PM local time. The company had to temporarily halt the pre-bookings in the country last week after the initial stock was sold out in 30 minutes on the first day. It remains to be […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
iFixit teardown shows Galaxy Fold will be difficult to repair
Being a foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold features a complex design with protective display layers and intricate hinges. Naturally, all of this makes it a delicate device to use, lacking IP protection and requiring additional care. Adding to the list of concerns, a detailed iFixit teardown shows the Fold will be a very difficult device […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
October security patch now available for the Galaxy J4+ and J8
Samsung has been rapidly releasing the October 2019 security patch to many of its devices. The Galaxy J4+ and the Galaxy J8 are the latest to join this list. Both are budget devices from last year and part of the now-dead Galaxy J series. It is heartening to see the company release regular security updates […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Initial stock of the Galaxy Fold sold out in 30 minutes in India
Despite the high price tag and questions over durability, the Galaxy Fold continues to be a sought-after device in all the markets where it’s currently on sale. The same appears to be true in India as well as the initial stock of the Galaxy Fold reportedly sold out in 30 minutes after pre-bookings were open […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Samsung will pay $10 to Galaxy S4 owners for manipulating benchmark scores
Back in 2013, Samsung and a few other Android manufacturers were caught cheating on smartphone benchmarks. They did this by including code that temporarily increased the speed of the chipset when a benchmark app was running. Samsung’s Galaxy S4 was one of the devices to have allegedly engaged in such behavior. Unsurprisingly, a lawsuit was […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Samsung releases October security update for the Galaxy S10 5G
Samsung has started rolling out the October 2019 security update to the Galaxy S10 5G. The update is currently available only in Switzerland (G977BXXU2ASI7), but you can expect that to change soon. Unlike the Note 10 5G variants, the S10 5G is an entirely different device from the rest of the S10 lineup, so there […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Samsung expands Art Store with renowned works from the State Hermitage Museum
Samsung complements the Frame TV hardware with a digital Art Store that features famous paintings and photographs from world-renowned artists, museums, and photographers. The Art Store currently has more than 1,200 such works, and the company is adding a few more to the collection by partnering with the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Samsung opens a showcase venue for ‘The Wall’ displays in Korea
Samsung has opened a new showcase venue for ‘The Wall‘ displays in Korea today. The ‘experience space’ is set up at ODEPort, a high-end audio store in Seoul’s Gangnam district. This is the first such showcase in Korea and the third one globally. The other two venues are the Harrods department store and the Samsung […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Galaxy M30s is now available for purchase in India
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy M30s in India last week as a mid-year refresh to the existing M30. It was scheduled to go on sale on September 29, but Amazon India has now revealed that Prime subscribers can buy the online-exclusive device a day early (i.e., starting today) on its website. Those without a Prime subscription […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Oculus CTO calls Gear VR a missed opportunity
The launch of the Galaxy Note 10/10+ marked the possible end of Gear VR – a mobile VR feature that has been part of Samsung’s Galaxy flagship smartphones for many years. It was born out of a partnership between Samsung and Oculus (now a Facebook subsidiary) and made its debut on the Galaxy Note 4 […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Samsung set to launch the Galaxy Fold in India on October 1
As rumored previously, the Galaxy Fold is set to launch in India on October 1. Samsung has sent invites to the local media outlets confirming the launch of the much-awaited device in the country next week. This makes India one of the first wave of markets to get Samsung’s foldable smartphone. Budget and mid-range devices […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
