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SamMobile Daily Recap: November 10, 2017 — Android 8.0 Oreo, Galaxy J5 (2016) 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
Watchface Friday: Here’s our selection of this week’s best watchfaces
It’s Friday, which means 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 Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Android 7.1 Nougat update rolling out to the Galaxy J5 (2016) in India
The Galaxy J7 (2016) was updated to Android 7.0 Nougat in India almost two months ago, and we had assumed at the time that the update would also be offered to the Galaxy J5 (2016). It looks like that wasn't the case, as Samsung is only now rolling out Nougat to the device in the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 11: New clock styles for the Always-On Display
Samsung has today released the second build of its Android 8.0 Oreo beta for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the United Kingdom–and, among other things, it transports a number of new clock styles for the Always-On Display (AOD). Related: Second Android 8.0 Oreo beta firmware released Before we dive into them, however, we'd like […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 Tip: You can lock the screen orientation to landscape
Tablets have always allowed one to lock the screen orientation to either portrait or landscape, but the latter has not been possible on smartphones, at least not those made by Samsung. But did you know the ability to lock screen orientation to landscape is available on the Galaxy Note 8, and any device that runs […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Second Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta firmware released
It has been a week since the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta was released. Samsung has launched the beta in the United States, United Kingdom and South Korea in the first phase. Samsung today rolled out the second beta firmware for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The second beta firmware update with version […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s working on a full-screen compact smartphone, says tipster
Samsung's working on a full-screen compact smartphone, according to esteemed tipster Ice Universe; however, there's no guarantee that the handset, which is rumored to tout a sub-5-inch Infinity Display, will actually hit the shelves. Ice Universe wasn't able to confirm the identity of the unit, but we think it's safe to rule out the upcoming […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Galaxy A7 (2018) release near as it sails through the FCC
We've been seeing a lot of reports about the Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018) recently. Samsung is expected to unveil its new Galaxy A (2018) series in a couple of months. It appears that the Galaxy A7 (2018) release may not be that far off, given that the device has now sailed through […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung registers Couphone branding in Europe—but what’s it for?
Samsung has submitted the required paperwork to the European Union Intellectual Property Office to reserve a new brand name: Couphone—and before you ask, that isn't a typo. That's the peculiar moniker the firm is interested in. Truth be told, we don't have any information pertaining to the Couphone. Our first instinct was to compare the […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung wins 36 CES 2018 Innovation Awards for design and engineering
Samsung today announced that 36 of its latest products have won CES 2016 Innovation Awards. The products across 28 different categories have been honored for their outstanding design and engineering. The categories include Virtual and Augmented Reality, Wearable Technologies, Video Displays, Smart Home and Home Appliances. This is also the first time in years that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung might not be world’s top smartphone vendor in Q4 2017
Samsung has been the world's top smartphone vendor for the first, second and third quarters of 2017. Many would have been expecting the company to continue this momentum in the fourth and final quarter. However, if a new report by TrendForce is believed, Samsung might lose this title to Apple in the fourth quarter of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Dual SIM Galaxy S7 edge is now receiving the October security update
The latest security patch – not counting the one for November that is yet to make it to any device and was only recently detailed – is now hitting the dual SIM version of the Galaxy S7 edge, roughly three weeks after the standard Galaxy S7 and S7 edge got the update. The update is […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: November 9, 2017 — Exynos 7872, 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. Business […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Themes Thursday: 24 new themes, but hardly any are worth your attention
It’s Thursday, which means that it’s time for another exciting edition of our weekly Themes Thursday segment. This week, eighteen new themes found their way onto the Store. Unfortunately, they’re not all worth of your attention as, sadly, the majority are priced too high and are a bit over-the-top. Check out four of the best new themes […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Live images of Samsung’s SM-W2018 clamshell flagship will make you want one
There aren't a lot of companies out there making smartphones in the clamshell form factor. Samsung does release a couple of Android-powered flip phones every year in select markets. It has been working on a new flagship flip phone for the past few months. It's going to be called the SM-W2018 when it's released and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Galaxy X foldable smartphone interface possibly revealed by patent
There have been countless reports about Samsung's foldable smartphone, commonly referred to as the Galaxy X. The company is expected to release this handset at some point next year. We've never really seen a glimpse of what the foldable smartphone's user interface might look like. A recent patent application from Samsung might possibly offer us […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Unresponsive microphone on your Galaxy Note 8 or Galaxy S8? Try this!
If the microphone on your Galaxy Note 8 or Galaxy S8 isn't as responsive as it once was, try blowing into the USB area to clear any dust and lint that may have built up. We know, we know: it sounds like a belated April Fools joke. But it isn't. A member of our team […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung raises awareness for endangered animals with its Frame TV
Samsung launched its high-end Frame TV earlier this year. The company has designed this product to look more like an art piece than a conventional television set. It has been showcasing this product at art galleries and museums in various markets. Samsung is now teaming up with National Geographic to raise awareness for endangered animals […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Mophie releases two fantastic battery cases for the Galaxy Note 8
Mophie has announced the Charge Force and Juice Pack, a lightweight wireless-charging cover and an integrated battery case, for the Galaxy Note 8. They're priced at $49.95 and $99.95, respectively, but you'll need to shell out a little more if you opt for the former. Why's that, I hear you ask? Well, the Charge Force […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung manufacturing industry’s first 10nm server processor for Qualcomm
Samsung's component business has proven to be a cash cow for the conglomerate. It has manufacturing deals with major companies like Qualcomm to mass produce their chips. Samsung is already producing the Snapdragon 835 for Qualcomm on its 10nm process. The company has now announced that it's going to be mass producing the industry's first […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
