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Report: Samsung sold one smartwatch for every 23 smartphones shipped in Q3 2017
Samsung makes among the best smartwatches available on the market, but the Korean company isn't selling as many smartwatches as it should be, according to data released by analysts at Canalys. In the third quarter of this year, Samsung sold one smartwatch for every 23 smartphones shipped, falling behind Apple and also selling fewer units […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
PSA: Galaxy Note 8 owners, don’t forget about the fingerprint gestures
The location of the fingerprint sensor on Samsung's 2017 flagships is far from ideal. While some folks have found it easy to adapt to the awkwardly placed fingerprint sensor, some of us haven't and are probably using iris or facial recognition (or the traditional pin or pattern) to keep their device secure. But no matter […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Verizon’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ getting a new update
Verizon had released the October security patch for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ late last month, and the carrier was one of the few to include a fix for the KRACK Wi-Fi exploit ahead of Android's November security update. It seems some people who received that particular update were running into problems making a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: November 15, 2017 — Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy Note 8 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. Firmware News […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Winter (Part 2)
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting five more winter-themed backgrounds. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ — and just about any other smartphone on the market. Forest Flakes Frostbite Lagoon Ice Fortress Winter Wonderland Download
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Is Samsung unifying Galaxy A series phone names with its flagships?
An interesting new leak has surfaced today regarding Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A series devices. Twitter leakster @mmddj_china has shared an image that mentions a Galaxy A8 (2018) and a Galaxy A8 Plus (2018), adding some confusion given the lack of any previous hints of a new Galaxy A8. We have had some discussions here at SamMobile about […]
- By Martin R.
- 6 years ago
Galaxy A7 (2018) gets listed on Samsung’s website
Merely days after we spotted a listing for the Galaxy A5 (2018) on Samsung's website, a similar listing has been spotted for the Galaxy A7 (2018). Both handsets have recently sailed through the FCC as well. Enough circumstantial evidence has mounted to support the theory that Samsung will soon be launching these smartphones. While the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S7 edge getting October and November updates in the US
Samsung doesn't have the best kind of support for unlocked variants of its flagships in the US, but it has certainly picked up the slack in recent months. It's still not perfect, though, as the company is now rolling out the October security patch for the Galaxy Note 8, its latest flagship, and the November patch for […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Can Samsung take back the Indian smartphone market from Xiaomi?
It has finally happened: Xiaomi has managed to make it to the top of the Indian smartphone market, according to the latest data revealed by IDC. Samsung and Xiaomi are currently tied for 23.5 percent share each of the Indian smartphone market, and if the Chinese OEM keeps up, it may soon zoom past Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Here’s when Samsung will retire its My Knox platform
Samsung has revealed that it will retire its My Knox platform on December 19, 2017. This news comes less than a year after the firm announced that it would be axing the service in favor of Secure Folder, a sandboxed, secure environment that can be used to store sensitive information. My Knox users won't be able […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Oprah’s Favorite Things 2017 list features The Frame TV by Samsung
Oprah Winfrey releases her Favorite Things List annually ahead of the holiday season. Winning one of those coveted spots brings in a lot of sales for featured products. Samsung has announced that The Frame TV has been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things 2017 list. It has been selected by Oprah and the editors of O, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung could release a 4-inch Galaxy S9 Mini
Samsung is preparing to release a compact variant of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, according to investment information provider Valuewalk. The handset—believed to be called the Galaxy S9 Mini—is expected to feature a 4-inch Infinity Display. From what we can tell, however, Valuewalk's prediction is based solely on a forecast made by esteemed Weibo […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung Odyssey headset will be released in South Korea on November 21
Samsung's first Windows Mixed Reality headset was launched last month. The Samsung Odyssey headset requires a compatible Windows 10-powered PC to function. The company started taking pre-orders for the headset in the US last month and released it a few days back. The company has now confirmed when the headset is going to be released […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
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[Update: Also the S6 edge] Galaxy S6 November update rolling out now
Samsung detailed the November 2017 security patch last week and has since been rolling it out. The patch has been released for the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 (2017). It has also landed on the Galaxy J1 (2016). It's now being rolled out for the Galaxy S6. Since it's a minor security update that only […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Second Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta pulled in the US
Samsung released the second Android 8.0 Oreo beta firmware for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the US less than 24 hours back, but it looks like the update carried a major bug. Beta participants have taken to Reddit to reveal that their Galaxy S8 isn't getting a network signal on the second Oreo […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: November 14, 2017 — Galaxy A5 (2018), Galaxy S8 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 published today. Firmware […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S9 will be unveiled ahead of MWC, says tipster
Samsung could release the Galaxy S9 a little earlier than expected, according to a reliable tipster, who expects it to be unveiled ahead of Mobile World Congress in February, though the same rumor makes the rounds every year—so best take it with a pinch of salt. That's not to say it doesn't seem feasible, though. […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Galaxy A5 (2018) makes an appearance at the FCC
Last week, the upcoming Galaxy A7 (2018) was spotted on the Federal Communication Commission's online database—and now the much-rumored Galaxy A5 (2018), which was prematurely listed on Samsung's website on Monday, has made an appearance. The accompanying documentation doesn't reveal anything about the handset; however, recent leaks and rumors point towards it shipping with an […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
PayPal users in the Netherlands can get up to 20% off on select Samsung products
Samsung is offering a special discount for PayPal users in the Netherlands. Customers who purchase select products through Shop Samsung and pay with their PayPal account can get discounts of up to 20 percent. These special promotional prices are valid from today through November 30, 2017. The offer is limited to customers in the Netherlands […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s SM-W2018 flagship seen in leaked images once again
Samsung is yet to announce its new flagship flip phone even though we've already seen plenty of live images of this device. Several images were leaked online just last week and new live images have surfaced online once again. It's about time that Samsung officially unveiled this handset. The company is yet to confirm when […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
