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Samsung Gallery app update introduces option to hide albums
Samsung has pushed out an update to its Gallery app that brings the ability to hide albums. Samsung's Android devices already offer a slew of methods to keep your data secret, including Private Mode and Secret Mode, but the new Gallery feature is a simple one that doesn't involve any passwords or security, or even […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Galaxy Note 9 codename (possibly) revealed
Samsung will soon start developing the Galaxy Note 9, the successor to the popular Galaxy Note 8, under the codename “Crown,” according to a report originating from South Korea. The handset is expected to go on sale towards the latter part of 2018. A local smartphone component supplier, which wanted to remain anonymous, was quoted […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Galaxy J2 Pro (2017) release will likely take place soon
Samsung launched the Galaxy J2 Pro last year. It's nearly identical to the Galaxy J2 (2016) in terms of specs but does feature 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. It appears that Samsung is gearing up for the Galaxy J2 Pro (2017) release in the near future. The handset has not only been spotted […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
![[Poll Results!] Should the Galaxy S9 design be similar to the Galaxy S8 or iPhone X?](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/galaxy-s8-226x127.jpg)
[Poll Results!] Should the Galaxy S9 design be similar to the Galaxy S8 or iPhone X?
There have been a lot of rumors and reports about the Galaxy S9 design recently. It's unclear if Samsung is going to make major or minor changes to the design of its next flagship smartphone. If changes are to be made, perhaps some of you might like if the company took inspiration from some existing […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung mocks a decade of iPhones in new ad
Samsung is pretty good at mocking Apple in its ads and the company has released a new one titled “Growing Up” which mocks an entire decade of iPhones. It's no coincidence that the ad has been released on the very weekend that Apple has released the iPhone X. The ad highlights the journey of a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Sprint Galaxy S8 Active will be launched soon
AT&T has had exclusivity over the “Active” variants of Samsung's Galaxy S handsets but that's set to end soon. It has been confirmed more or less that the Galaxy S8 Active will soon be launched on T-Mobile. It appears that Magenta will not be the only carrier other than AT&T to offer this handset, though. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta: How stable is it?
Well, it's stable enough for a beta, but it's not perfect as a daily driver. You weren't expecting a different answer, were you? Beta software is never without its quirks, and as we have noticed in the day or so that we have been using the Oreo beta on a Galaxy S8, there's some work […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: November 3, 2017 — Galaxy S6, Gear 360 (2018) 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. Bixby […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Here are the winners of our Galaxy Note 8 and Gear Sport giveaways
The SamMobile premium giveaway winners have been selected for the last two months. What was the prize and who won? We gave away a Galaxy Note 8 and a Gear Sport for the last two months, and the usernames of the lucky winners are listed below. Please don't forget to check your email if you're […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
![[Poll Results!] Hey Samsung, how about a currency converter in your calculator app?](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/korean-won-1-226x127.png)
[Poll Results!] Hey Samsung, how about a currency converter in your calculator app?
Like everyone else, I was excited for the Android 8.0 Oreo beta, which Samsung finally made available after what seemed like an endless wait. There's a lot of new stuff on Oreo and I like how it is shaping up even with the first beta, but I have to say I'm disappointed to see that […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Verizon-branded Galaxy S6 now receiving October security update
Verizon has started rolling out a new update for its carrier-branded variant of the Galaxy S6 in the United States. Part of Samsung's routine Security Maintenance Release (SMR), the upgrade bundles 215 patches for vulnerabilities in the open-source Android operating system and six for the firm's own modified software. Related: Samsung details contents of October security […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 sales cross one million units in South Korea
The Galaxy Note 8 has been very well received in Samsung's home country of South Korea. According to a new report, the combined Galaxy Note 8 sales in South Korea have crossed one million units. That's only a little over a month after the device was released in the country. It was reported two weeks […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Patent allegedly surfaces for next-generation Gear 360
Samsung is working on a new variant of its coveted 360-degree camera, the Gear 360, according to a filing spotted on the Korea Intellectual Property Rights Information Service's online database. The upcoming unit, which has been dubbed the Gear 360 (2018), is expected to hit the shelves in 2018. We don't have any solid details […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung was the smartphone market leader in Q3 2017
This is a familiar headline. Merely three months after we reported that Samsung remained the global smartphone leader in Q2 2017, the latest data from Strategy Analytics shows that Samsung retained its top position in Q3 2017 as well. The data shows that global smartphone shipments increased 5 percent annually to reach 393 million units in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Latest Bixby update completely kills the Bixby key if it is disabled
Samsung is rolling out a new update for Bixby for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 today. The company had implemented an option to disable the Bixby key from firing up Bixby Home nearly two months ago, putting an end to the misery faced by many users. Samsung is making things even more permanent […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung starts selling the 43-inch Frame TV
When Samsung first unveiled The Frame TV at the Consumer Electronics Show 2017, it said that the TV would be available in 55-inch and 65-inch models. Samsung released The Frame TV globally several months ago and has received a good response from customers. In order to make it more affordable for a lot of customers, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: November 2, 2017 — Android 8.0 Oreo, 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.
- 7 years ago
What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 9: Settings menu gets a few changes
We have seen a lot of new features on the Android 8.0 Oreo beta for the Galaxy S8, and our What's New With Android 8.0 Oreo articles give you the rundown on what's changed. We have discovered that the settings menu has also received a few minor modifications, which may or may not impress you […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 8: Custom color options for folders
The Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta brings a lot of new features. There are also countless user interface tweaks that we're discovering as we spend more time with the beta. If you've always wished for more color options for your app folders, Oreo has you covered. The beta firmware allows users to choose a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy Upcycling program helps you put your old Galaxy devices to use
Have a Galaxy smartphone or tablet lying around at home that you haven't used for a long time? If the answer is yes, then Samsung has a few tips on how you can put your old Galaxy device to use instead of throwing them away or letting them sit in your drawer. Samsung has teamed […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
