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    Best Galaxy Note 8 cases that don’t break the bank

    Best Galaxy Note 8 cases that don’t break the bank

    You may be searching for the best Galaxy Note 8 cases now that Samsung has released the handset. Here's a list of five such cases that have their own unique aspects. The most important detail here is that they don't break the bank. So if you want to buy any one of these best Galaxy […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    You can now meet 17th century artist Rembrandt in virtual reality

    You can now meet 17th century artist Rembrandt in virtual reality

    Samsung has been consistently releasing a lot of virtual reality apps, games, and videos for the Gear VR. Now, a new app by virtual reality studio Force Field has been released for the VR headset which lets users meet Rembrandt, a 17th century Dutch artist. The Meeting Rembrandt app takes you back to 17th century […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Android 7.0 Nougat update released for the Galaxy On Nxt in India

    Android 7.0 Nougat update released for the Galaxy On Nxt in India

    Samsung has started distributing the Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy On Nxt in India. The upgrade bundles all of the exciting new features you'd expect to find baked into Nougat, as well as the firm's coveted Dual Messenger feature, which debuted on the Galaxy A (2017) and Galaxy J (2017) series earlier this year. […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Buy unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy Note 8 in US via eBay

    Buy unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy Note 8 in US via eBay

    Samsung usually releases dual-SIM variants of its flagship smartphones and that's true for the Galaxy Note 8 as well. The company started taking pre-orders for the unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy Note 8 in markets across Europe last month. It hasn't started doing that officially in the United States. However, customers in the US can now buy […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    [Update] Samsung finally lets us disable the Bixby button

    [Update] Samsung finally lets us disable the Bixby button

    The dedicated Bixby button on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ didn't really serve any meaningful purpose until last month when Bixby Voice was rolled out globally. Before the global release of Bixby Voice, the dedicated button could only be used for Bixby Home. Most users didn't feel the need for Bixby Home to have […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung shares its vision for the smart home of the future

    Samsung shares its vision for the smart home of the future

    Samsung is already one of the biggest vendors of home appliances in the world. It's going to leverage that position and establish itself as a serious player in the smart home market. Samsung has been focusing on the Internet of Things quite a lot over the past few years. It's now sharing its vision for […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung teams up with WeChat Pay for the Galaxy Note 8 in China

    Samsung teams up with WeChat Pay for the Galaxy Note 8 in China

    Samsung's smartphone division hasn't been performing very well in China. The company has been reduced to a single-digit market share in one of the most lucrative smartphone markets. Samsung is hoping for a surge in market share with the Galaxy Note 8. It's now relying on local partnerships to help push the new flagship device. […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 8 ad is about falling in love

    Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 8 ad is about falling in love

    Samsung has always positioned the Galaxy Note 8 as a productivity behemoth. It's not difficult to see why. The handset has a large display with specific software features aimed at enhancing productivity. It comes with the S Pen stylus which aids in productivity as well. However, Samsung's latest ad for the Galaxy Note 8 is […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    [APK] Samsung adds support for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in latest version of Game Live

    [APK] Samsung adds support for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in latest version of Game Live

    Two months ago, Samsung had released the Game Live app that lets users live broadcast their mobile gameplay on social media websites such as Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube. The company then released the app on the Play Store after one month. However, it was only compatible with the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Now, a […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    SamMobile Daily Recap: September 15, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Gear Fit2 Pro and more!

    SamMobile Daily Recap: September 15, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Gear Fit2 Pro 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
    [APK] Gear application updated with support for the Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear Sport

    [APK] Gear application updated with support for the Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear Sport

    Samsung has released an update for its Gear application on the Galaxy Apps Store. The upgrade bundles support for the recently-announced Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear Sport, as well as a handful of user interface improvements. Here's the full changelog: Gear Sport supported. Gear Fit2 Pro supported. Initial Connection Screen improved. News & Tips card […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy S8 shows up on Geekbench running Android 8.0

    Samsung Galaxy S8 shows up on Geekbench running Android 8.0

    It has been close to a month since Google released the final version of Android 8.0, and we had reported earlier this month that Samsung has started the development of Android 8.0 for its flagship smartphones: Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Now, the Galaxy S8 has been spotted on Geekbench running Android 8.0. As spotted […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Daily Deal: Save 20% on a Keyboard Cover for the Galaxy S8+

    Daily Deal: Save 20% on a Keyboard Cover for the Galaxy S8+

    Amazon has slashed the price of Samsung’s detachable QWERTY Keyboard Cover for the Galaxy S8+ by 20%, so you can pick one up for just $47.96. You’ll need to act fast though as there’s only a limited amount of inventory available. “The Samsung Galaxy S8 Keyboard Cover provides the protection of a standard protective cover […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung releasing Gear Fit 2 Pro and new Gear VR in Korea

    Samsung releasing Gear Fit 2 Pro and new Gear VR in Korea

    Samsung unveiled its new fitness trackers – Gear Fit 2 Pro and Gear Sport – two weeks ago at IFA 2017. The Gear Fit 2 Pro went on pre-order in the US in the same week. Now, the company is releasing the Gear Fit 2 Pro in its home market Korea. Samsung has also released […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    You can now watch AfreecaTV broadcasts on your Samsung Smart TV

    You can now watch AfreecaTV broadcasts on your Samsung Smart TV

    Samsung has announced that it's teamed up with Korean streaming giant AfreecaTV to offer Smart TV owners the facility to watch real-time broadcasts of popular games, including Battleground and StarCraft. The only caveat? They'll need to reside in Canada, Korea or the United States to access the application. The firm also revealed that it's launched […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy Note 8 pre-orders surpass 800,000 in South Korea

    Galaxy Note 8 pre-orders surpass 800,000 in South Korea

    The Galaxy Note 8 appears to be defying all odds in South Korea. More than 800,000 people have pre-ordered the handset since reservations opened on Thursday, September 7, far outpacing its predecessor, which received 380,000 pre-orders over a 13-day period. Even though the Galaxy Note 8 is—dare we say it—the best Android smartphone on the […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung and Kakao working together on artificial intelligence

    Samsung and Kakao working together on artificial intelligence

    Samsung has announced that it's working with Kakao Corp. on artificial intelligence and voice recognition. For those who are unaware, Kakao Corp. operates the most popular mobile messenger in South Korea. As a result of this partnership between the two companies, the Kakao I artificial intelligence program will be integrated with Bixby, the new digital […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    [Poll Results!] What’s your main reason for not buying the Galaxy Note 8?

    [Poll Results!] What’s your main reason for not buying the Galaxy Note 8?

    Samsung has officially released the Galaxy Note 8 in 42 countries across the globe. The new flagship will also be released in additional markets down the road. The Galaxy Note 8 has been well received. Samsung has said that it has broken pre-order records for the phablet lineup. Clearly, there are a lot of people […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy Note 8 officially released in 42 countries

    Galaxy Note 8 officially released in 42 countries

    The commercial launch of the Galaxy Note 8 takes place today. Samsung has officially released the Galaxy Note 8 in 42 countries initially. The handset will be rolled out in additional markets across the globe in the coming weeks. The 42 countries where the Galaxy Note 8 has been released today include the United States, […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Themes Thursday: Here are this week’s five best new themes

    Themes Thursday: Here are this week’s five best new themes

    We're back one more edition of Themes Thursday! There are plenty of new themes for Galaxy smartphones every week, and we're here to help you in shortlisting the best ones. This week, we found five themes interesting, and all of them have been listed below along with their screenshots. The [Binod] PastelUI is a simplistic […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago