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How to use Pop-Up View on the Galaxy Note 8
It used to be that when you purchased an Android-powered Galaxy smartphone, Samsung's Pop-Up View swipe-multitasking platform would be enabled out of the box. But nowadays, it's switched off by default, meaning you need to turn it on before you can use it. If you're feeling a little bit lost right now, allow me to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 features we can look forward to next year
We recently reported that the Galaxy S9 firmware development has begun. Our report mentioned that there will be two models – the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ – and that they're likely to be launched early next year. Samsung fans will be wondering what Galaxy S9 features might be introduced by the company in 2018. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Take 17% off a Gear S3 frontier
Amazon is now selling the Gear S3 frontier for $297.98, which is a cool 17% off its recommended retail price of $349. For those unfamiliar with the unit, it’s the ruggedized, LTE-enabled variant of the firm’s flagship smartwatch, the Gear S3—and it’s definitely worth your attention. Gear S3 frontier review: Outclassing most smartwatches in the market […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
BlueBorne security update now arriving on the Galaxy S6 in Europe
Scared by the consequences of taking a lax approach, Samsung has rushed to patch the BlueBorne security vulnerability on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge in Europe by way of an over-the-air (OTA) update. From what we can tell, the upgrade—G920FXXU5EQI6 and G925FXXU5EQI6, respectively—doesn't bundle any of the changes included in last month's Security […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Gear Fit2 Pro doesn’t work with iOS, because the required app isn’t available yet
Unlike the 2016 iterations of Samsung's smartwatches and fitness trackers, the Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro launched this year with support for the iPhone out of the box. Sadly, it looks like the Gear Fit2 Pro can't actually be used with an iPhone yet, as Samsung is still waiting for approval on the app […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Latest Galaxy S8 update reaches India, brings fix for BlueBorne exploit
Samsung has been pushing out an update to the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in various countries in recent days to fix the recently discovered BlueBorne vulnerability, and the same update is now available for Indian users. At around 476 MB, this update is as big as the ones that have come before for Samsung's 2017 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay app getting updated with Android 8.0 Oreo support
It looks like Samsung's beta program for Android Oreo for the Galaxy S8 (fingers crossed Samsung will also offer the beta for its latest Note flagship this time around) will launch with support for Samsung Pay from the very first day. One of our Galaxy S8 units is receiving a Samsung Pay update that adds […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 29, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, 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. Deals […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 firmware development begins, two models confirmed
We have obtained some information about Samsung's next flagship smartphone. The company has started Galaxy S9 firmware development. The version numbers confirm that there will be two models, which means that we can expect a Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ to be released in 2018. Galaxy S9 firmware development begins Two separate Galaxy S9 firmware […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8+ Android 8.0 Oreo update appears in Geekbench listing
We reported earlier this month that Samsung has started developing the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. A Geekbench listing has been spotted today which mentions the Galaxy S8+ Android 8.0 Oreo update. It's likely that tests are being performed on this firmware update as the development progresses. Galaxy S8+ […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung explains how it optimized the S Pen for Galaxy Note 8
The S Pen has been a permanent fixture on Samsung's Galaxy Note lineup. It improves the stylus with each iteration to provide more functionality to users. In a new interview with Hyesoon Jeong, the Principal Engineer of Framework R&D Group for Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business Team, Samsung explains how it optimized the S Pen for […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Windows Mixed Reality headset controller spotted at FCC
Recent reports suggest that there's a Samsung Windows Mixed Reality headset in the pipeline. We first heard rumors about a Samsung VR device codenamed Odyssey last year. The new device is going to complement the entry-level Gear VR headset with more powerful technology. It will also mark the departure of Samsung's partnership with Oculus. Several […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s now selling the first-generation Gear IconX for just $49.99
Samsung has kicked off an unmissable deal on the first-generation Gear IconX, which feature 4GB of internal storage for independent music playback. As part of a clearance sale to make way for the recently-announced Gear IconX (2018), the firm has slashed $150 off the retail price of the wireless earbuds, so you can pick up […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 named ‘Gadget of the Year’ at India Mobile Congress
The Galaxy Note 8 was named ‘Gadget of the Year' at the inaugural India Mobile Congress (IMC) on Friday. The handset, which launched in the region on September 12, is Samsung's most powerful—and expensive—smartphone to date, featuring a 6.3-inch Infinity Display, an Exynos 8895/Snapdragon 835 CPU, 6GB of RAM, a dual-camera setup and an S […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
You can now pre-order Samsung’s SmartThings Link dongle for Nvidia Shield TV
Samsung has been integrating its Internet of Things (IoT) platform SmartThings into various devices and home appliances over the past couple of years. Its latest smart TVs can control SmartThings-compatible home appliances, lights, sensors, and more. The company had showcased a SmartThings Link dongle for the Nvidia Shield TV at CES earlier this year, and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Verizon’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge update brings bug fixes and August security patch
Verizon has mentioned on its support pages for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge that it has released a new software update to the phones. The update brings improved voice recognition for OK Google and S Voice, regular bug fixes, improvements to Wi-Fi calling, and August 2017 security patch. There are some improvements […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active launch seems like a possibility
According to a new report, the T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active launch seems like a possibility now. Ever since the first “Active” handset was launched by Samsung back in 2013, all of the rugged Galaxy S handsets that have followed have been exclusive to AT&T in the US. It started with the Galaxy S4 but it […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Themes Thursday: Eight new themes worth checking out
Welcome to a new edition of Themes Thursday! We have eight new themes for you today, and we've tried to select something for everyone. The first two themes in our list are from designer Binod Kumar Ray, who has published a lot of impressive icon packs, themes, and wallpapers. The RedTailUI theme has Material UI-inspired […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 28, 2017 — Galaxy Tab S3, Gear Fit 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 covered today. Deals […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Tab S3 now supports HDR video streaming from Netflix
Samsung has released a long-awaited update—T820XXU1AQI2— for the Galaxy Tab S3 in the Netherlands, which bundles support for HDR video streaming for Netflix, in addition to a handful of bug fixes and security improvements—but unfortunately, there's no word on what exactly they do. The full changelog can be seen below: A new feature for Samsung […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
