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Verizon Galaxy S5 gets August security patch
Samsung has been doing a good job of rolling out security updates even for devices that you might think would no longer receive updates. Take the Galaxy S5 for example. It was released more than three years ago in April 2014. Then again, it's still the most popular Samsung smartphone in the US. It has […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay could launch in South Africa later this month
Samsung Pay will launch in South Africa on September 22, which just so happens to be the same day the much-anticipated Galaxy Note 8 is scheduled to hit the shelves in the region, according to Craige Fletcher, Head of Mobile at Samsung Electronics SA. It's unclear what banks and credit unions will be supported when […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Repetition
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week, we’re highlighting a total of four backgrounds featuring patterns. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and just about any other smartphone on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 13, 2017 — Galaxy A9 Pro, 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 covered today. Bixby […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
First Galaxy Note 8 firmware update improves camera performance
Samsung is going to officially release the Galaxy Note 8 on September 15. However, there have been many reports of pre-ordered units shipping to customers before the actual release date. Merely days before it's scheduled to release the new flagship, Samsung has today rolled out the first Galaxy Note 8 firmware update. Samsung is rolling […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
iPhone X’s OLED display isn’t as bright as Galaxy S8’s Super AMOLED display
Apple unveiled its first iPhone with a bezel-less screen, the iPhone X, yesterday. It features a 5.8-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 2436 x 1125 pixels. Samsung is currently the sole supplier of OLED panels for this new iPhone, and one would think that Apple would source nothing but the best OLED panels from […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Follow these five tips to get the most out of your shiny new Galaxy Note 8
If you’ve just got your hands on a Galaxy Note 8, we’d recommend following these five simple tips, which include changing the screen resolution, configuring App Pair and rearranging the order of the on-screen buttons, to get the very most out of it. Activate One-Handed Mode Whatever way you slice it, the Galaxy Note 8 […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A9 Pro Nougat update released in India
We reported a month ago that Samsung was testing the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy A9 Pro. This handset was spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance's online database running Nougat. Prior to that, the handset was spotted with Nougat on GFXBench and Geekbench. There was ample circumstantial evidence to support the possibility that Samsung might […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
After Apple, Samsung will be the biggest beneficiary of the iPhone X
Apple unveiled its new flagship smartphone called the iPhone X yesterday. The company says that this device represents the “future of the smartphone.” While that can be debated, Samsung actually stands to gain a lot if the iPhone X ends up performing well in the market. The iPhone X is Apple's first smartphone with an […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay launch in France might take place soon
Samsung has expanded its mobile payments service to a handful of new countries this year. Samsung Pay was released in Sweden, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates earlier this year. It was also reported a few months back that Samsung Pay might be launched in France in September. It was reported that Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Bixby Voice could be launched in India on September 30
Samsung launched its latest flagship phablet, the Galaxy Note 8, for the Indian market yesterday. During the launch event, the company also announced that it would launch Bixby Voice in the country in a few weeks, but it didn't mention any particular date for it. Now, it is being reported that Bixby Voice will be […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 12, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Tab Active 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
Samsung president DJ Koh confident of Galaxy Note 8’s success
Pre-order sales of Samsung's latest Note series smartphone have reached a record high in the US as well as in its home market Korea. The phablet, which goes on sale later this week in Korea, has already managed to gather over 650,000 pre-orders, far exceeding the Galaxy Note 7's 380,000 pre-orders in 13 days since […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s smartwatches can help with senior care and employee safety
Samsung is using its wearable devices to showcase three solutions for senior care and employee safety. At the Mobile World Congress Americas expo that is happening in San Francisco this week, Samsung showcased Ability Wearables, Reemo, and Solo Protect services. Ability Wearables' real-time health intelligence system works with Samsung's GearUP platform in help people like construction […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 45% on an OtterBox Commuter Series case for the Galaxy S8
Amazon has temporarily slashed the price of OtterBox’s slim Commuter Series case for the Galaxy S8, which sports a dual-layer build for enhanced protection, by 45%, meaning you can currently snag yourself one for just $21.99. If you like the sound of this promotion and want to take advantage of it, hit the Buy Now […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung aims to launch its foldable smartphone next year, according to DJ Koh
We've been constantly reporting about Samsung's plan to launch a smartphone with a foldable display. It was meant to be launched sometime late last year or earlier this year, but the plans were postponed due to various reasons. Now, Samsung CEO DJ Koh said that the company is planning to launch its first foldable screen […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung is preparing to start manufacturing Z-SSDs
Samsung has developed a Z-NAND chip and an accompanying controller, according to industry sources. The components are currently being put through a rigorous testing process, with the firm hoping to start production as soon as next year. “Z-NAND is small in capacity as it is based on a Single Level Cell, in which one bit […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy Note 8 in India, pre-orders start today
After unveiling it globally last month, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Note 8 in India today. The phone is priced at INR 67,900 ($1,061) in the country and it will be available through select retail stores as well as Amazon.in and Samsung Shop starting September 21. The company will start accepting Galaxy Note 8 pre-orders today, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Tab Active 2 makes its way through the FCC
We've known that Samsung is working on a successor to the ruggedized Galaxy Tab Active for a while—and now the slate has been spotted passing through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States. Two variants of the so-called Galaxy Tab Active 2 are reportedly in the works: a Wi-Fi-only model (SM-T390) and a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 11, 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 covered today. Business […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
