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Here are a few real-life images of the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8
The Burgundy Red version of the Galaxy S8 goes on sale in South Korea today, and it looks like some folks have already gotten their hands on the device. Ice Universe, a constant source of reliable information on Samsung devices, has shared pictures of the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8, with the pictures taken right after […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Samsung has purportedly begun testing the Galaxy S9 with Android 8.0 Oreo
It looks like Samsung has begun testing the Galaxy S9 in earnest. Galaxy Club is reporting that both the regular S9 and the Plus models are currently being tested with Android 8.0.0 Oreo. There's nothing concrete to go on here, but it should come as no surprise that Samsung is putting its upcoming flagship through […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Exclusive: Galaxy A7 (2018) might not launch in most of Europe
We can't confirm if Samsung is throwing away the existing naming scheme for its upcoming Galaxy A smartphones, and we can't be completely sure if the Galaxy A7 (2018) will be skipping most of Europe when Samsung's new A series goes official. But we can say that the latter is looking somewhat plausible based on […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 goes on sale in South Korea
What is perhaps the most exquisite color option for the Galaxy S8 has gone on sale in Samsung's home country. The Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 can be purchased in South Korea starting today, and Samsung says the new color variant will also come to other markets in the future, although it hasn't mentioned specific country […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Galaxy J7 Pro gets an update with the November security patch
The Galaxy J7 Pro was launched as a more feature-packed version of the Galaxy J7 (2017) in a handful of markets, offering Samsung Pay support and higher internal storage. It was updated with the October security patch last month in some of the countries where it is available, and Samsung is now pushing the security […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s 4K Cinema LED Display is en route to Europe
Samsung has revealed that it's bringing its 10.3-meter-wide 4K Cinema LED Display to Europe. The first unit is currently being prepped for installation, as part of a partnership between the firm, Arena Cinemas and Imaculix AG, at Arena Cinema Sihlcity in Zurich, Switzerland, with a launch scheduled to take place next year. Showcased at an […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung narrows gap with Apple in Q3 smartphone sales, reveals new report
Samsung narrowed the gap with Apple in terms of smartphone sales in the third quarter, revealed data published by Strategy Analytics on November 28. The South Korean manufacturer maintained its lead in shipments, accounting for 21.2 percent of the market, followed by the Cupertino company with a 11.4 percent share. Related: Samsung beats Apple in […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung acquires AI startup to strengthen Bixby’s conversational skills
Samsung has acquired South Korean startup Fluently, which specializes in text-based conversational artificial intelligence, to strengthen Bixby. Launched in the United States back in 2015, the application is compatible with various third-party services, including Facebook Messenger, Telegram and WhatsApp. It's unclear if Samsung is planning on pulling the Fluently application from the Play Store, so […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: November 27, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9 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 covered today. Business […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018) break cover in case renders once again
Another batch of case renders have surfaced online allegedly showcasing the yet-to-be-announced Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018), seemingly corroborating everything we've seen of—and heard about—the units to date. The Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018), as outlined in the renders, should ship with an Infinity Display and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, which […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s SeeColors Smart TV app helps the color blind see better
Samsung has teamed up with Colorlite to release a new application for its QLED Smart TVs that aims to help those with Color Vision Deficiency – commonly referred to as ‘color blindness’ – see a more true-to-life range of colors. To get started, someone with – or who is looking for a diagnosis for – Color […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S9 fingerprint sensor may come from a new supplier
According to a new report by ETNews, Samsung is looking at a new supplier to source fingerprint sensors for its next flagship, the Galaxy S9. The company has reportedly gone with a Taiwanese manufacturer that has supplied fingerprint sensors for Samsung's mid-range phones and could be making those for the company's flagship line as well […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Hotfix update fixes major issue in the third Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta
Samsung is releasing a hotfix update for the third Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Android 8.0 Oreo beta to fix a serious issue that was preventing apps from opening. The app power monitor feature that comes built-in on Samsung's software puts apps unused for more than three days to sleep, and while this is supposed […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Samsung shares drop following reduction in stock price target by Morgan Stanley
Samsung's smartphone sales have been going strong, but they haven't been the primary reason for the record profits the company has attained in the last two quarters. An increase in demand and prices for memory chips for smartphones and servers is what truly helped, but it looks like the chip business may not offer the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: November 27, 2017
Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly Firmware Magazine. You can think of it as your go-to resource to find out which of your Samsung devices has received a new update or if it’s going to receive a new firmware update in the near future. To keep things interesting, we present the Firmware Magazine […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Samsung has filed a number of bezel-less smartphone patents, but don’t get too excited
Samsung has filed a number of design patents with the Korean Intellectual Property Rights Information Service. The sketches included in the documentation would lead you to believe that the company's toying with a number of different designs for the Galaxy S9—but all is not as it seems. The patents are actually for a number of […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) spotted at the FCC
Samsung's been working on a 2017 edition of the Galaxy J5 Prime, specs for which were revealed through the phone's listing on a benchmark website. It seems the launch of the phone is imminent, as it has now been spotted at the FCC. The FCC listing is a recent one, dated November 24, so we […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Samsung develops (and patents) ‘graphene ball’ to speed up charging
The Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) has successfully synthesized a now-patented “graphene ball” that can be used to make lithium-ion batteries last 45 percent longer and charge around five-times faster, it has been revealed. Lithium-ion batteries—like one bundled on the Galaxy Note 8—take an hour to charge, but that will be reduced to around […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung to supply LTE-enabled smartphones for UK emergency network
Samsung has secured a contract with the United Kingdom's Home Office to supply LTE-enabled smartphones and related accessories for the emergency services network, which includes the ambulance, fire and police departments. The region's response bodies currently use an airwave system to communicate that's limited to voice radio; however, Samsung's network will provide a slew of […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s latest design patents probably won’t see the light of day
Samsung has been granted a number of new design patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), reports Patently Mobile—and they include everything from a foldable smartphone to a 360-degree speaker. Related: Samsung foldable smartphone listed on company’s own website It's worth noting, however, that nothing outlined in these (minimalistic) design patents is set in […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
