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Wallpaper Wednesday: Space (Part 2)
§elcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting another set of four space-themed backgrounds. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and just about any other smartphone (or even tablet) on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want to download and […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung could be working on a souped-up variant of the Galaxy J2 (2017)
Samsung is working on a souped-up variant of the Galaxy J2 (2017), according to a listing spotted on GFXBench’s online database on Wednesday. The handset, which carries the model number SM-J250G, sports a larger 5-inch display and a more powerful 1.4GHz Snapdragon 425 processor. Related: Samsung launches Galaxy J2 2017 in India The documentation also points […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Gear Sport pre-order customers get six months of Spotify Premium free
Samsung recently confirmed the Gear Sport's price and release date for customers in the United States. The new smartwatch is already available for pre-order and it will be released on October 27. It offers some great new features like swim tracking, real-time heart rate monitoring and even Spotify's offline mode. The company is offering Gear […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S7 October security patch released
Samsung detailed the October security patch over a week ago and it's gradually rolling it out. The Galaxy S7 October patch has been released today. Samsung has released the latest security maintenance release for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge in the Netherlands. The 2016 flagships are being bumped up from the August […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Daily Deal: Take 20% off a SmartThings Hub
You can currently snag yourself a SmartThings Hub for $79.80 (20% off), which is a great price to pay for a unit that sits at the centre of the IoT household, allowing users to connect an array of appliances to the internet. If you’d like to take advantage of this promotion, hit the Buy Now button below. […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung’s latest ad showcases swim-tracking on the Gear Fit2 Pro
Samsung has uploaded a short 30-second commercial to its YouTube channel to showcase the accurate swim-tracking functionality, which was developed in partnership with swimwear manufacturer Speedo, on board the Gear Fit2 Pro. Gear Fit2 Pro: How to come out one stroke ahead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIbp2nzMPjs The Gear Fit2 Pro is the first waterproof unit in the Gear […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Gear Sport now up for pre-order in the United Arab Emirates
Samsung's latest fitness-orientated wearable, the Gear Sport, is now available to pre-order in the United Arab Emirates through a number of authorized digital stores, including Axiom, Carrefour, Eros, Jumbo and Plugins, for AED 1,199 ($325). The Gear Sport, as we noted in our hands-on coverage, is a watch-like activity tracker that was created to bridge […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 now available in Nigeria
Samsung has now launched the Galaxy Note 8 in Nigeria, following an announcement at the Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos a couple of weeks ago; however, customers wanting to purchase the handset will have a tough time seeing as it isn't actually up for grabs yet. Those interested will instead need to pre-register their interest […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung sees ‘programmable objects’ blanketing your entire home
Samsung is serious about competing in the connected home market. It has been investing heavily in the Internet of Things as it feels that this is an area of growth for the company. Samsung needs to find new avenues for growth as it can't keep relying on its components business to do all the heavy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Greenpeace ranks Samsung in the bottom tier for eco-friendliness
Greenpeace USA has released its latest Guide to Greener Electronics and it's not impressed with Samsung's eco-friendliness initiatives. The global non-profit has ranked Samsung in the bottom tier for its eco-friendliness. Greenpeace has scored 17 of the world's largest technology companies based on their transparency, performance and advocacy efforts. The companies are scored on their […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung Pay users in South Korea have doubled in a year
South Korea was the first market where Samsung launched its mobile payments service. That wasn't surprising, it is Samsung's home market at all. The company's mobile payment service was well received initially and growth doesn't seem to have stalled. A new report by industry tracker WiseApp reveals that Samsung Pay users in South Korea have […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung 8nm foundry process development has been completed
Samsung announced earlier this year that it would be adding 8nm process technologies to its existing roadmap. The new process technology will deliver improved performance, scalability and power advantages compared to existing process nodes. It has been confirmed today that the development of the Samsung 8nm foundry process has now been completed. Samsung today announced […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Vodafone Galaxy S7 August update brings Blueborne fix
The Vodafone Galaxy S7 August update is now being rolled out. It's been a while since the carrier updated the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge in the Netherlands. Prior to this update, both devices were running on the May security patch. It seems that the need for the Blueborne fix has forced the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: October 17, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Galaxy Tab Active 2 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. Business […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung Pay updated with support for Kotak Mahindra Bank in India
Samsung Pay has received a long-requested update in India. The upgrade transports support for Kotak Mahindra Bank credit and debit cards, in addition to a slew of undisclosed bug fixes, stability improvements and speed optimizations. Last month, Samsung issued a similar upgrade in the region for its mobile payment platform, which added compatibility for MasterCard […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Daily Deal: Take 38% off Samsung’s Wireless Charging Pad
Amazon’s slashed 38% off the price of Samsung’s first-generation Wireless Charging Pad, so you can currently pick one up for just $24.99. If that’s not enough to sway your hand, knowing the promotion is available worldwide should be, as you can bag yourself one for the discounted price even if you don’t live in the […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Lee Jae-yong will likely be notified as the Samsung Group Head in April 2018
Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee is the head of the conglomerate in name only. He suffered a heart attack in May 2014 and has been under medical care ever since. His son, Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, has been running the conglomerate since then. However, he has never been formally designated as the Samsung Group Head. That […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung teams up with Insight to provide Smart TV owners with more UHD content
Samsung has teamed up with Insight TV to provide TV Plus viewers in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK with up to 500 hours' worth of Insight's original UHD content, featuring entertainment and lifestyle programming, from early 2018. This news comes less than 24-hours after Insight announced that its catalogue of content, which includes […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ top US consumer review
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have topped the list of the best-performing smartphones in the United States, with the Galaxy S7 coming in a close third, beating the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus—which ranked fifth and fourth, respectively—according to a review conducted by Consumer Reports. It's not all good news for Samsung, though. […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Samsung demonstrates how to get started with the Gear IconX (2018) and Gear Sport
Samsung uploaded a couple of videos to its YouTube channel on Monday, demonstrating the quickest (and easiest) way to get started with the recently-announced Gear IconX (2018) and Gear Sport—and as expected, the setup process couldn't be easier. Check them out below: Gear IconX (2018): Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVCncDPB5xo Gear Sport: Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pew9e9VrDRA For those who missed […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
