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Galaxy A5 (2018) specifications surface online
We'll soon start hearing a lot of rumors and reports about the Galaxy A (2018) series as Samsung is due to launch it early next year. The first Galaxy A5 (2018) specifications have now surfaced online. A benchmark listing for the SM-A530F has been spotted which gives us an idea of what the Galaxy A5 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung to make chips with dedicated cores for processing AI-related data
Samsung, the largest chip maker in the world, is in urgent need to make chipsets that have dedicated cores for processing artificial intelligence-related data. Although the company has released its AI-powered digital voice assistant Bixby for the Galaxy S8 duo and the Galaxy Note 8, the Exynos 8895 chipset that powers the phones do not […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung Electronics’ Q4 2017 operating profit estimated to hit $13.6 billion
Samsung Electronics became the most profitable technology firm in Q2 2017, leapfrogging Apple, thanks to solid revenues from its chipset and display manufacturing arms. The company was recently named among the top five influential Asian brands by Forbes. Now, it is being reported that the company could hit an estimated operating profit of $13.6 billion […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: September 25, 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 Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung rolls out security patches to fix BlueBorne vulnerability
We recently reported that software updates released this month for several Samsung smartphones lacked the September 2017 Android security patch. The Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S6 duo, Galaxy S5, and the Galaxy A5 (2016) received updates this month sans the September security patch. Yesterday, the Galaxy S7 received a new software update, and we found […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Sketchy rumor claims Galaxy A (2018) series will feature Bixby button
The Galaxy A (2018) series is likely going to be announced early next year. We're gradually hearing more rumors about this device but it's still early days. Nothing is set in stone yet. A sketchy rumor out of China claims that the new Galaxy A premium mid-range smartphones will have a physical Bixby button. Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Foldable Samsung smartphone surfaces yet again
There has been no shortage of reports about a foldable Samsung smartphone. While the company is yet to announce one officially, there has been enough circumstantial evidence to support the theory that one exists. Normally referred to as the Galaxy X, Samsung's foldable smartphone has now surfaced in a listing filed with a Korean regulator. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 22, 2017 — Bixby Voice, 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. Bixby […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Check out a few Galaxy Note 8 Live Focus camera samples
The Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung's first smartphone with a dual camera. It happens to be one of the Galaxy Note 8's biggest selling points. There's a lot that you can do with a dual camera system. For example, you can add DSLR-like bokeh effects to your photos through Samsung's Live Focus feature, and change […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
How to reactivate Bixby button on Galaxy smartphones
Samsung launched its AI-powered digital voice assistant with the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. It even added a dedicated hardware button for summoning Bixby. A lot of people were left unimpressed by Bixby and many of them wanted to an option to either remap the Bixby button to open some other app or to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung starts rolling out Bixby Voice in India
Samsung has finally started rolling out Bixby Voice in India. The South Korean smartphone brand had unveiled its AI-powered digital voice assistant with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, but its rollout was delayed. It was first released in South Korea and the US. Later, the company rolled out Bixby Voice for US English speaking consumers […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) review: A beautiful phone with substandard performance
The first-generation Galaxy J7 was released in June 2015, and now, two years later, we get to test the 2017 variant of the entry-level device. The Galaxy J7 (2017) features a premium metal build, just like the Galaxy J5 (2017) we recently reviewed, and pairs it with a big Super AMOLED display. Last year, we […]
- By Michel G.
- 7 years ago
Samsung releases Galaxy Note 8 in Thailand and Malaysia
Samsung confirmed earlier this week that the Galaxy Note 8's global launch will cover 150 countries by next month. The company today released the Galaxy Note 8 in Thailand and Malaysia. The handset is gradually being rolled out in more markets across the globe. India is another major market where the Galaxy Note 8 was […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung donates $1.1 million for Mexico earthquake relief efforts
You have heard the news about the devastating earthquakes in Mexico recently. It's an incredibly tough time for the country as it deals with the fallout of the natural disaster. Samsung today announced that it's going to make a contribution to aid the Mexico earthquake relief efforts. Mexico was hit by two very strong earthquakes […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Blueborne fix for Galaxy Note Edge released by Verizon
Verizon started rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy Note 4 yesterday. It's a security update which brings a patch for the Blueborne vulnerability. Verizon is now rolling out the Blueborne fix for Galaxy Note Edge. Blueborne is a Bluetooth-based vulnerability that's present in countless Android-powered devices. The Blueborne vulnerability was discovered only […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay is the most favored mobile payment platform in South Korea
Samsung Pay has emerged as the most favored mobile payment solution in South Korea as per a new survey by the Korea Consumer Agency. The mobile payments solution emerged victorious with a score of 3.78 points on a scale of 1 to 5. Around 1,200 consumers participated in this survey. Samsung Pay was launched in […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S5 September security patch missing from latest update
Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) in the Netherlands. The update, which has a file size of 69MB, has been rolled out through OTA. Most consumers might think that it includes the latest Android security patch, but it doesn't. Galaxy S5 September 2017 security patch missing The latest Galaxy S5 update […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Forbes names Samsung Group among top five influential Asian firms
The US-based business magazine Forbes has named Samsung Group among the top five influential firms in Asia. The South Korean consumer electronics giant has been named among firms like China's Alibaba, India-based HDFC Bank, Sony, and Toyota, thanks to its achievements in the technology segment. Forbes mentioned that the companies it listed as the top […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
PSA: The HDR toggle has moved to the camera settings on the Galaxy Note 8
Samsung was perhaps the first manufacturer to implement real-time HDR on its flagship smartphone cameras, allowing users to capture HDR images and have them saved as quickly as regular images. An automatic HDR option, which turns HDR on or off based on the scene being captured, soon followed, and it works so well that you […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 21, 2017 — Galaxy A3 (2016), 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. Deals […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
