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Galaxy Note 8 is surprisingly durable, video shows
Despite its design comprising of a thin metal frame sandwiched in between two slabs of glass, the Galaxy Note 8 is actually a pretty durable smartphone. At least, that’s what a video uploaded to JerryRigEverything's YouTube channel would lead you to believe. In the five-minute video, the Galaxy Note 8 is scratched, but not until […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab A2 S images and specifications leak
The Galaxy Tab A2 S is an unannounced tablet from Samsung that appeared in Samsung's official changelog two months ago. It is supposed to be budget-friendly for children. It wasn't announced at the last Unpacked event, and there's a fair chance that the South Korean brand will quietly launch it in the near future. Now, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 7, 2017 — Galaxy J3 (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. Deals […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 8 in India on September 12
Samsung has announced that it will launch its new Galaxy Note smartphone in India on September 12. The launch will take place in New Delhi on 12:30 PM, and there will be a livestream if you're interested to watch the live event here. The Galaxy Note 8 could be priced anywhere between INR 70,000 (about […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Themes Thursday: Here are this week’s seven best themes
Welcome back to Themes Thursday! Hundreds of new themes get released for Galaxy smartphones every week, and we try to choose the best ones for you. This week, Samsung has released more than a couple of hundred themes in the Theme Store, and we've chosen seven theme packs that you might like. Two new themes […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung takes the wraps off the Galaxy C8 in China
Samsung has quietly announced the Galaxy C8 in China. As expected, the handset is near-identical to the recently-launched Galaxy J7+, with a dual-camera setup (13MP+5MP) sitting in pride of place on the rear. Two variants of the Galaxy C8 are scheduled to hit the shelves in the region: one with 32GB of storage, and the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Leaked Galaxy C8 press images show it’s just a Galaxy J7+ for China
The next phone to launch in Samsung's Galaxy C series of mid-range phones looks set to be the Galaxy C8, which will be the third phone from the Korean giant to feature dual rear cameras. Today, press images of the C8 have leaked online, and as many of you will notice, it looks exactly like […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
August security update now making the rounds for the Galaxy J3 (2017)
Samsung has started rolling out its first significant maintenance update for the recently-released Galaxy J3 (2017) in Europe. The upgrade—J330FXXU1AQH4—includes all of the patches included in last month's release, as well as a handful of miscellaneous bug fixes, stability improvements and speed optimizations. Here's the full changelog: Applied Monthly Google Security Patches (August) Improved Auto […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 24% on a 64GB EVO+ microSD card
For a limited time only, you can pick up a 64GB EVO+ microSD card for $27.85 (34% off), which is a fantastic price to pay for a chip that not only offers super snappy transfer speeds, but is also waterproof and resistant to extreme temperatures. If you want to take advantage of this promotion, tap the Buy Now button. […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung starts accepting pre-orders for Galaxy Note 8 in South Korea
Samsung kicked off pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 8 in its home market South Korea earlier today. The phablet is slated to be officially available for purchase through stores later this month. The phone was officially unveiled last month at an event in the US. The 64GB variant of the Galaxy Note 8 is priced […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
No, the Galaxy Note 8’s face recognition can’t be fooled by a photo
Last week, a video started making the rounds online claiming that the Galaxy Note 8's face recognition feature can be fooled by a photograph—and guess what? It can't. Seriously. We tried it for ourselves and weren't able to generate the same result. Here's why it worked in the clip: When a smartphone is on display in […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung starts rolling out Android 7.0 to the Galaxy J7 Prime in India
After rolling out the Nougat update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) two days ago, Samsung has started rolling it out to the Galaxy J7 Prime in India. The update brings a new UX to the phone along with improved notifications and quick settings as well as Dual Messenger and improved multi-window features. The Galaxy J7 […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches a bug bounty program for its smartphone software
Samsung has today launched its Mobile Security Rewards Program, an initiative designed to compensate users for reporting weaknesses in its firmware—and much to our surprise, it isn't only available for owners of its latest smartphones; some of the devices on the list date back to 2015. In order to be eligible for a cash prize, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Yes Bank credit cards can now be used with Samsung Pay in India
Samsung has expanded the list of cards that will work with its mobile payment solution in India. Samsung Pay now supports MasterCard credit cards issued by Yes Bank. Visa credit cards and any debit card issued by Yes Bank are not supported yet. Yes Bank customers can also receive a cashback of up to INR […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung details contents of September security patch
Samsung has taken to its recently-revamped Security Blog to detail the contents of this month's Security Maintenance Release (SMR). The upgrade, which could start making the rounds as soon as next week, addresses a total of 46 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in the Android operating system and 12 in the South Korean company's firmware. […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung could bundle DeX dock with the Galaxy Note 8 in India
Samsung is yet to announce the availability of the Galaxy Note 8 in India, but the company started accepting pre-registrations for the phablet in the country last week. It's being reported that the phone could be launched on September 12 and the sales could commence from September 25. Since the price of the Galaxy Note […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung in a strong position to dictate OLED screen pricing for Apple’s next iPhone
It's an apparent fact that Samsung makes the world's best OLED panels for smartphones. They're bright, colorful, and flexible, and more importantly, the performance is consistent. Apple is reportedly moving to OLED screens with its next-generation iPhone. Since the bezel-less screen will be the centre of the iPhone 8's focus, Apple wants nothing but the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 6, 2017 — Gear VR, Samsung Pay 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
Wallpaper Wednesday: Material Scenery
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week, we’re highlighting a total of five animated scenic backgrounds. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the 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 download and set […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Hey Samsung, maybe launch fewer Gear VR headsets?
Samsung entered the consumer VR market with the “Innovator Edition” variants of the Gear VR headset a couple of years ago. The headset was really only aimed at enthusiasts and developers at that point in time. Samsung later released the first consumer version of the Gear VR for $99 in 2015. It was compatible with […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
