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During our six years of existence, we've published more than 12,000 news posts, 130 reviews, and 250 editorials—and that number never stops growing. Our forums are home to more than 10,000,000 active members, the majority of which visit SamMobile at least once a month, so if you're reading this it's safe to say you probably […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Electronics shares surge as record profits expected
Investors appear to be quite bullish as Samsung Electronics shares surged 4.5 percent today after the market opened in Seoul. Analysts expect the company to report record profits from its memory chips business for the third quarter of this year ending September. This is the biggest intraday percentage gain for Samsung Electronics shares since October […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung to launch a laptop that can recognize in-air gestures, suggests patent
Samsung has filed for a patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a new laptop in its Notebook line. The (presumably) high-end machine is said to ship with a force-touch trackpad, in addition to a slew of sensors that can recognize contactless user input. Unlike Windows Hello, however, Notebook users—assuming the technology comes […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: October 9, 2017 — Cinema LED Display, 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 published today. Deals […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 9 fingerprint sensor might take care of this customer pain point
Samsung is only just getting down to the business of selling the Galaxy Note 8 and already there are predictions about the handset's successor. It's believed that the Galaxy Note 9 fingerprint sensor is going to take care of a major customer pain point, one that irks many Galaxy S8 owners as well. The company […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung showcases its latest products at GITEX Technology Week 2017
Samsung is taking advantage of one of the biggest tech events in Dubai to showcase its new products. The company is highlighting its latest innovative experiences at the GITEX Technology Week 2017 in partnership with Dubai Internet City. Visitors will be able to see the latest products from Samsung in different environments. GITEX Technology Week […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
How to set a Live Wallpaper on the Galaxy Note 8
Live Wallpapers have been a part of Android ever since Eclair debuted back in 2009, but, believe it or not, they haven't evolved a great deal since then. Sure, there are a lot more to choose from nowadays and they consume less power, though that's about all that's different. Well, that and the fact Samsung decided […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s printer business sale to HP approved by China
Samsung announced in September last year that it had decided to sell it printer business to HP for $1.05 billion. Samsung's printer business sale was part of the company's restructuring efforts. It wanted to free up cash and focus more on its core businesses. This decision freed up about a billion dollars for the company […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A (2018) series specs bump could cause a price increase
Samsung is expected to improve the Galaxy A (2018) series specs considerably, adding features like an Infinity Display and a dual camera. However, it's likely that these improvements will drive the handsets' price up. Latest reports suggest that the price of the new series could be higher compared to its predecessor. All of the upcoming […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung is bringing its Cinema LED Display to Thailand
Samsung will install a 10.3-meter-wide 4K Cinema LED Display at the Siam Paragon Cineplex in Bangkok, as part of an overseas supply deal it recently signed with Thai movie theater chain Major Cineplex. It will open in February next year. Unveiled back in South Korea back in July, Samsung's Cinema LED Display is an HDR-compatible […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: October 9, 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 in […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung to launch smart building IoT system next week
Samsung will unveil an Internet of Things (IoT) system that uses artificial intelligence to automate the management of buildings on October 18, reports The Korea Herald. The concept, which has been dubbed b.IoT, will automatically control temperature and lighting using data obtained by sensors housed in closed-circuit TV units. It's not difficult to see where […]
- By Martin R.
- 7 years ago
Samsung may have dibs on the Snapdragon 845 for Galaxy S9
If a new report is to be believed, Samsung is going to have dibs on the Snapdragon 845 for the Galaxy S9. It had a similar deal with Qualcomm this year as well for the Galaxy S8. Samsung manufactured Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 processor and got to keep the initial batch for itself. That's why early […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Should you watch Netflix using your Gear VR? Probably not
Chances are you’ve experienced Netflix at least once in your life, but it’s unlikely it was through a Gear VR—and take it from us, that’s probably a good thing. We’ve been playing around with the client for the past week to fill you in on the good, the bad and the ugly. Let’s not beat […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: October 6, 2017 — Galaxy S5 Neo, Galaxy Note 7 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. Deals […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 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.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S5 Neo Blueborne fix has been released
The Galaxy S5 Neo Blueborne fix has been released today. Samsung rolled out a similar fix for the Galaxy S5 recently. Samsung updated the handset to Android 7.0 Nougat just last month. The August security patch for the Galaxy S5 Neo also arrived last month. This latest update only brings the Blueborne fix for this […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
PSA: LibreLink is no longer compatible with the Galaxy S8
For some strange reason, LibreLink, the popular glucose-monitoring application for Android, is no longer compatible with the Galaxy S8 (and Galaxy S8+). The tool worked when the handset first launched back in April, but has since been disabled by way of an over-the-air maintenance update. We aren't sure why exactly Samsung has decided to revoke […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A3 (2016) charging bug fixed by latest maintenance update
Samsung has started rolling out a much-needed maintenance update for the Galaxy A3 (2016) and Galaxy A5 (2016) in Europe, which fixes an issue that prevented the former from charging beyond 87 percent and transports a patch for a frustrating “IMS Service Stopped” bug that was affecting both handsets in the Netherlands. Related: Galaxy A3 (2016) […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Bag yourself a pair of Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones for 30% off
You can currently bag yourself a pair of Samsung’s first-generation Gear Icon X wireless earbuds, which not only sport 4GB of storage for music playback, but also bundle real-time voice feedback for workout progress, for $139.99 (30% off). To take advantage of the promotion, all you need to do is hit the Buy Now button below. It […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
