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Galaxy Note 8 trade-in Malaysia campaign kicks off from September 21
Samsung has unveiled a Galaxy Note 8 trade-in Malaysia campaign via its local website today. The campaign will enable customers to trade-in their existing handsets. They can put that trade-in value towards the purchase of a new Galaxy Note 8. Select handsets from Samsung, Apple, Huawei, Oppo and Vivo are eligible for trade-in. The Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Tab Active 2 surfaces on GFXBench
Less than a week after it was spotted at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the LTE variant of the upcoming Galaxy Tab Active 2 (SM-T395) has surfaced on GFXBench's database—and the listing reveals a lot about the slate's internals. The ruggedized Galaxy Tab Active 2 sports an 8-inch display (1,280 x 800 pixels), an Exynos […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 sales top 270,000 units on first weekend
Samsung released the Galaxy Note 8 last week in a handful of countries across the globe. The handset was also released in its home country of South Korea. A new report out of the country reveals that Galaxy Note 8 sales crossed 270,000 units on the first weekend. The initial response to the Galaxy Note […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s reputation takes a hit after heir’s arrest
You might remember that Samsung Electronics' Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong was arrested earlier this year. He was arrested on charges that ranged from corruption to embezzlement. Lee Jae-yong was later indicted, convicted, and sentenced after the trial. The legal troubles of the conglomerate's heir apparent seem to have had an impact on Samsung Electronics' reputation. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s new video shows how easy it is to transfer content from iPhone to Galaxy Note 8
The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus from Apple will be released in a couple of days. They'll be competing against the Galaxy Note 8. While Apple is busy in hyping up the release, Samsung is highlighting just how easy it is for existing iPhone owners to ditch their phones. Samsung has posted a new […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
August security update now making the rounds for the Galaxy S5 Neo
Samsung has started rolling out a maintenance update for the Galaxy S5 Neo in Europe. The upgrade bundles all of the changes baked into last month's Security Maintenance Release, which includes patches for twenty-eight Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures in the Android operating system and twelve in Samsung’s in-house firmware, as well as a number of […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
First US unlocked Galaxy Note 8 firmware update released
Merely days after it released its new flagship, Samsung today rolled out the first US unlocked Galaxy Note 8 firmware update. It's a minor update that weighs in at 81.63MB. The changelog doesn't reveal much because this update doesn't bring much to begin with. The first US unlocked Galaxy Note 8 firmware bears version number […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 18, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9 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
Accessing notifications on the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 is now easier
Samsung removed the home, back and recent apps buttons from the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8. It added support for new gestures to make up for that. For example, you can swipe up and down anywhere on the home screen to launch the app drawer. Samsung could have offered a simple gesture to access […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Firmware Update Magazine: September 18, 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
You can now use 2D apps in VR, thanks to PhoneCast VR’s new update
PhoneCast VR is an app was released two months ago for the Gear VR. It makes various third-party video streaming and video player apps compatible with Samsung's virtual reality headset, allowing users to watch videos on a 200-inch virtual screen. Now, a new version of the PhoneCast VR has been released, which makes it compatible with […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2016), Galaxy Tab A 8.0 and Galaxy Tab A 9.7 spotted running Android 7.1.1 Nougat
The Galaxy J5 (2016), Galaxy Tab A 8.0 and Galaxy Tab A 9.7 have been spotted on both Geekbench and GFXBench's online database running Android 7.1.1, which has (almost) led us to believe that Samsung is in the final stages of testing the much-anticipated Nougat update for the devices. Truth be told, we're feeling a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 could sport an in-house camera sensor that’s capable of shooting at 1,000 fps
Samsung is working on a camera sensor that's capable of shooting at one-thousand frames per second (fps) to rival the one on board the Sony Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Premium, according to a new report published by ETNews. The sensor is expected to enter mass production in November, leaving plenty of time for it […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s teamed up with Lego to release a Ninjago Movie Edition of the Galaxy Kids Tab
Samsung has teamed up with Lego to release a ruggedized Galaxy Kids Tab. The slate, which is aimed at infants, comes complete with branding from the entertainment giant's latest animated movie, Ninjago, as well as Samsung's Kids Suite. Under the hood, the Galaxy Kids Tab 7.0 Lego Ninjago Movie Edition (try saying that after a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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
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
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
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
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[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 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
