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[Update] Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 rugged tablet now official
Following weeks of rumors about the Galaxy Tab Active 2, Samsung has now officially launched its new rugged tablet. We were actually the first ones to report that Samsung was working on this tablet for Europe and Latin America four months ago. It's the successor to the first-generation Galaxy Tab Active that was launched in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: October 19, 2017 — Galaxy J7 (2017), Galaxy Note 8 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.
- 7 years ago
You can now pre-order the Gear Sport in the UK
Samsung has started accepting pre-orders for its latest fitness wearable, the Gear Sport, in the United Kingdom. All customers who reserve a unit, which is priced at £299 ($393) in the region, will receive a free pair of the firm's U Flex earphones. Announced at a standalone event ahead of IFA back in August, the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Take 20% off Samsung’s USB-C to HDMI Adapter
Amazon has wiped 20% off the price of Samsung’s USB-C to HDMI Adapter, which lets you view movies and pictures stored on your smartphone on televisions, monitors and projectors, meaning you can currently pick one up for just $39.93. If you like the sound of this promotion and want to take advantage of it, hit […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J7 (2017) now receiving routine maintenance update in Europe
Samsung has released its first routine maintenance update—J730FXXU1AQI5—for the Galaxy J7 (2017) in Europe. The upgrade transports all of the changes baked into August's security release, which includes patches for twenty-eight Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures in the Android operating system and twelve in the firm's firmware, in addition to a patch for the BlueBorne security […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Simband isn’t dead—its technology could be coming to a device near you soon
Samsung unveiled the Simband, a reference wearable that manufacturers could experiment with, back in 2014. The unit was packed full of sensors that tracked blood pressure, skin temperature, sweat production, blood volume, heart rate and more, leading many to believe that it would be released once the Apple Watch, which was rumored to be a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
2015 Samsung merger ruled valid by Seoul court
Ilsung Pharmaceutical had filed a case to have the 2015 Samsung merger nullified. The Seoul Central District Court dismissed the case today. Ilsung had a 2.11 percent stake in Samsung C&T before the merger. The local pharmaceutical claimed that the merger with Cheil Industries was “unfair” to shareholders. The court ruled today that no illegality […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s new Secure Element will help manufacturers develop safer IoT systems
Samsung has taken the wraps off a new integrated Secure Element (SE) turn-key solution for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The SE, which is on display at the firm's Developer Conference in San Francisco, will help chip manufacturers employ reliable safety features, and bring innovative products and services to the market faster. For those interested […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 sales in South Korea maintain solid momentum
Samsung's new flagship phablet has been very well received in South Korea. According to the latest industry data, Galaxy Note 8 sales in South Korea are keeping up the solid momentum we saw right after the release. Samsung is selling around 10,000-20,000 units of the Galaxy Note 8 every single day in South Korea. It's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Tizen 3.0 will reportedly let you control smart devices with Gear S3
Samsung recently unveiled the Gear Sport smartwatch. It's going to be the first wearable device from Samsung to ship with Tizen 3.0. The existing Gear S3 happens to be on Tizen 2.4.2. The new firmware should, in theory, bring improvements like improved syncing over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It should also bring UI tweaks, battery life […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Windows Mixed Reality headset won’t be sold in Europe
The Samsung Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality headset was first spotted last month when its renders leaked online. A couple of weeks later, the headset was officially announced by the company. The Samsung Windows Mixed Reality headset is widely believed to be one of the best on the market. The company is planning to release the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Customers can now pre-order the Galaxy Note FE in Malaysia
It was reported a couple of weeks back that the Galaxy Note FE launch might take place in Malaysia. It's going to be the first country outside South Korea to receive the refurbished version of the Galaxy Note 7. The confirmation about the Galaxy Note FE Malaysia launch came through last week. Customers who want […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
New Gear S3 Golf Edition is the perfect companion for golfers
Golfers rely heavily on information given by their caddies. They're the ones who know about the geographical features of the course. It's crucial to listen to them when playing on a course that you're not familiar with. Regular human caddies are good enough but Samsung now wants to throw some tech into the equation. The […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition showcased tech that positively impacts lives
Samsung believes in creating fundamental solutions to the social issues faced by the world today. It has created some exceptional solutions that leverage technology to positively impact users' lives. While virtual reality may be commonly known for its entertainment value, Samsung has used VR to change people and communities for the better. Take Relúmĭno for […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung augmented reality efforts get a boost with Google partnership
Samsung is giving its augmented reality efforts a big boost. It announced during the Samsung Developer Conference 2017 today that it's teaming up with Google to extend the ARCore platform to devices like the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and the Galaxy Note 8. This will enable the company to bring the best in AR experiences […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung announces new ARTIK modules that vow to improve IoT security
Samsung announced new ARTIK system-on-modules and services for the ARTIK IoT platform, which have been designed to improve the security protocols used when transmitting data from a device to the cloud, at its Developer Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday. The new ARTIK modules combine hardware-backed security with pre-integrated memory, processing and connectivity for a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung DeX gets support for running Linux OS through Linux On Galaxy app
Samsung made a valiant effort to bring a desktop-like experience to its users through DeX earlier this year. Today, at its developer conference, the Korean giant has announced that it is launching a new app called Linux on Galaxy, using which developers can run the Linux operating system on their phone and view everything on […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
360 Round is a camera designed for recording and streaming 3D content
To assist in the recording—and consumption—of immersive VR content, Samsung has introduced a 360 Round camera that's capable of both recording and streaming high-quality 3D content. Obviously, a device of such nature won't be everyone's cup of tea, which is why the firm's marketing it towards enthusiasts and specialists who demand a “superior VR experience.” […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SmartThings Cloud unites all of Samsung’s IoT systems—and works with Bixby 2.0
Samsung has today taken the wraps off SmartThings Cloud, a platform that will unite all of its IoT systems. When it launches (unfortunately, there's no word on when that'll be), SmartThings Cloud will work with not only Samsung devices, but a wide range of other connected devices, ranging from refrigerators to TVs and from light […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Bixby 2.0 transforms basic digital assistants into an intelligence tool, says Samsung
It's the first day of Samsung's Developer Conference in San Francisco and it's kicking things off with a couple of announcements, the first of which is Bixby 2.0, the latest version of the firm's digital assistant. Bixby 2.0 is, according to Samsung, a “bold reinvention” of the Bixby platform. It's supposed to transform basic digital […]
- By Martin R.
- 7 years ago
