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Galaxy S8 Live Focus mode could arrive via a software update
Samsung introduced a Live Focus mode with the Galaxy Note 8. It's what enables the dual camera handset to add blur to the background and foreground while only focusing on the subject. That's what's called the bokeh effect and it was previously only possible on DSLR cameras. The Galaxy Note 8 has a dual camera […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 deal ends today
If you've been meaning to buy Samsung's new phablet, bear in mind that the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 deal ends today. The carrier launched this deal back in September. It's a Buy-One-Get-One-Free or BOGO deal. Customers first purchase both devices on T-Mobile's EIP and add a line for the second device. The carrier then refunds […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung invests $5 million in online TV service Pluto TV
Pluto TV is an online TV service with more than six million subscribers. It's one of the biggest ad-supported online TV services available right now. Pluto TV distributes more than 100 live TV channels from news, cooking and sports to kids' entertainment channels for free. Samsung has announced a $5 million investment in the Los […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ prices get a sizable cut in India
Samsung India has dropped the official prices of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the country by a sizable margin. The Galaxy S8+ has received the more significant drop in price, with the phone now available for Rs. 58,900, down from Rs. 64,900. The Galaxy S8, meanwhile, is now available for Rs. 53,990 instead […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: October 16, 2017 — Connect Tag, Galaxy J3 (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 covered today. Business […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 9 features like the S Pen will be improved, says Samsung
Samsung's fans and critics were very interested to find out how the company planned on bouncing back from the Galaxy Note 7 recall. It did so in spectacular fashion with the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy Note 8. It obviously won't be stopping here. Samsung has said that Galaxy Note 9 features like the S […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s releasing a set of S Pen-inspired ringtones for the Galaxy Note 8
Samsung has teamed up with three musicians—a self-proclaimed “pen beater,” a world-class beatboxer and an acclaimed producer—to release a collection of S Pen-inspired ringtones for the Galaxy Note 8. “Each of the collaborating artists brings to the table a diverse set of skills that, when harmonised, create sounds that are reflective of multifaceted millennials,” explains […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung US market share tied with Apple
Samsung has gained considerable ground in the United States over the past few years. Apple has recently made some gains against its main rival, though. That's why the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel shows that the Samsung US market share is now tied with Apple. Samsung did see a resurgence in another key market, Great […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Take 75% off a first-generation Gear 360
Amazon has temporarily slashed the price of the first-generation Gear 360, which is Samsung’s award-winning camera that’s capable of taking 360-degree photographs and videos, down to just $88.00 (75% off). If you want to take advantage of this promotion, hit the Buy Now button below. We strongly advise you to hurry though, as Amazon only has a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J3 (2016) Android 7.1.1 Nougat update released by AT&T
Galaxy J3 (2016) owners on AT&T are receiving a new firmware update which brings Android 7.1.1 Nougat for their handset. The carrier has started rolling out the Galaxy J3 (2016) Android 7.1.1 Nougat update now. The August security patch and the Blueborne vulnerability fix are also included in this release. It's a pretty hefty update […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung approved patent for a smart bracelet with a flexible display
Samsung has received approval for a patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office for what appears to be some sort of smart bracelet that's equipped with a flexible display, which can not only take the shape of the bracelet, but can also be stiffened into an upright position (outlined below). In addition, according to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung trademarks ‘Universal Browse’ possibly to improve cross-platform browsing
Samsung has filed for a new trademark in South Korea for the term “Universal Browse.” It appears that the company is planning on expanding its cross-platform web browsing experience. The trademark details suggest that this has something to do with further integrating the web browsing experience on Samsung smartphones and TVs. The Samsung Internet web […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: October 16, 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
Never lose your keys again with Samsung’s brand new Connect Tag
Samsung has today taken the wraps of Connect Tag, a simple way to keep track of loved ones and valuables. The Connect Tag, which is the world's first consumer mobile product to use narrowband network technology, uses low-power networks to send GPS readings back to your smartphone—so if you happen to lose your keys, for […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung might rebuild its control tower to fill leadership vacuum
Samsung has dealt with the various operations of its business through a central organization for over 60 years. The central organization has had many titles. It was most recently known as the Future Strategy Office, it served as the conglomerate's control tower and had significant authority over business decisions. Samsung decided to dismantle the Future […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
![[Update: New image] Feast your eyes upon the Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018) in these renders](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Galaxy-A5-A7-2-226x127.jpg)
[Update: New image] Feast your eyes upon the Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018) in these renders
Reliable tipster OnLeaks has teamed up with MySmartPrice to release a set of renders and a 360-degree video of the upcoming Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018), based on official dimensions they'd obtained. During the rendering phase, however, OnLeaks forgot to insert the rear-camera flash, but there is, of course, one present on both […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Q3 2017 profits largely came from the components business
Samsung's components business has been padding up the company's bottom line for the past few quarters. The company recently reported its earnings guidance for the third quarter this year. According to market estimates, Samsung's Q3 2017 profits have largely been contributed by its components business. As per the company's earnings guidance, it expects to post […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
![[Update: More images!] Galaxy Tab Active 2 could come with an Exynos 7880 CPU, 3GB of RAM](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Galaxy-Tab-Active_20-with-C-Pen-226x127.jpg)
[Update: More images!] Galaxy Tab Active 2 could come with an Exynos 7880 CPU, 3GB of RAM
We've known that Samsung has been working on a successor to the ruggedized Galaxy Tab Active for a while, and now esteemed leaker Roland Quandt has shared some information about the so-called Galaxy Tab Active 2. There isn't a huge difference between the Galaxy Tab Active and Galaxy Tab Active 2 in the design department, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
PSA: Android 8.0 Oreo is next for Galaxy devices on Android 7.0, not 7.1.2
Samsung has pushed the Nougat update to a lot of devices in its Galaxy lineup in recent months, and it's fair to say that most of the devices that are expected to get Nougat already have the update, even if not in every market or region. As you may have noticed, Samsung is only bringing […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
October security patch hits the Galaxy A5 (2016) and A5 (2017)
The September security patch got lost in the hubbub of Samsung's focus on patching the BlueBorne vulnerability on its smartphones. We saw a slew of updates for Samsung phones in September without the month's security patch and had guessed early on that the company would directly bring us the October security patch, and that is what is […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
