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Galaxy Note 8 market share crosses 1 percent in several key markets
It has only been about a month since Samsung's new flagship smartphone was released and already the Galaxy Note 8 market share has crossed 1 percent in many key markets. Many were initially concerned that the high price tag would deter some customers from purchasing this handset. That doesn't appear to be the case so […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung appoints new executive for Bixby 2.0 development
Samsung recently appointed a new executive for the development of Bixby in an effort to enhance the performance of the assistant, which, as The Korea Herald notes, has faced a lackluster response from the market. The firm confirmed on Thursday that Samsung Research America’s Vice Chief Chung Eui-suk has been named the Head of its […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung smart appliances will be synced with Kakao’s artificial intelligence platform
Samsung announced a month ago that it's working with Kakao Corp. on artificial intelligence and voice recognition. Kakao Corp. operates the most popular mobile messager in South Korea and it has been building its own AI platform. It has been revealed today that the Kako I artificial intelligence platform will be synced with Samsung's smart […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Lawyers and prosecutors spar at Samsung heir’s appeal trial
Lawyers for Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong and prosecutors sparred in court today as his appeals trial started off. The Samsung Electronics vice chairman is appealing an earlier ruling which sentenced him to five years in prison for bribery. It was confirmed soon after the ruling by his legal team that he intends to challenge the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note FE to launch in Malaysia on October 25
Samsung has announced that it will launch the Galaxy Note FE, the refurbished variant of the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7, in Malaysia on October 25. The handset will be available to purchase from both the firm's online and brick-and-mortar stores, as well as a number of authorized third-party retailers, for RM 2,599 ($616). Related: Galaxy Note […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: October 11, 2017 — Bixby Voice, Galaxy Note FE 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
Wallpaper Wednesday: Patterns
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week, we’re highlighting a total of five backgrounds featuring patterns. 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
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2017) hands-on
The Android tablet market fell by the wayside a long time ago, but Samsung has continued to release new tablets. The Galaxy Tab S3 came out earlier this year with high-end internals and a Super AMOLED display, and recently, the Korean giant has launched the 2017 iteration of the Galaxy Tab A in a handful […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Behind closed doors: Our opinion on Bixby Voice
It took a while, but Bixby Voice is finally available across the globe. Samsung's only just offering support for Korean and US English, so Bixby Voice is far from being as useful as its competitors, but it's certainly better than not being able to use the feature at all, which was the case for a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches a dedicated Newsroom for fans in Italy
Samsung has today launched a new Newsroom for its fans in Italy. The firm will use the digital portal to provide local media and customers with information about business insights, company news and product announcement in Italian. In a post published on its Global Newsroom, Samsung noted that Italy is the fourteenth Newsroom it's launched, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 60% on a Gear VR (2016)
Amazon has cut the price of the Gear VR (2016) by 60%, meaning you can currently pick one up for the modest price of $39.50. But there’s a caveat: the promotion is only available in the United States. To purchase the Gear VR (2016), all you need to do is hit the Buy Now button below. You’ll […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] How often do you use your Gear VR?
Samsung's been awarding complimentary Gear VR headsets with pre-orders of its latest flagship smartphones in select regions for a while now, so chances are if you reside in the United States and own a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S8, you have one lying around somewhere. Or maybe you even purchased a unit. This got us […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note FE Malaysia launch could take place soon
It has been three months since the Galaxy Note FE was launched in South Korea. According to a new report, the Galaxy Note FE Malaysia launch could take place soon. The refurbished and safe variant of the Galaxy Note 7 was first released in South Korea where it quickly sold out. Previous reports have suggested […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s betting on Micro-LED technology to boost its premium TV business
Samsung is reportedly accelerating its effort to create a Micro-LED TV. According to a new report from South Korea, the firm is desperately developing alternative technologies for its next-generation premium TVs, after it struggled to increase its market share in the QLED segment last year. There are still technical challenges that need to be overcome […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung wants to put its Cinema LED Display in your home
Samsung is looking to supply its Cinema LED Screen to customers wanting one in their home, in an attempt to combat the sluggish QLED TV sales, reports BusinessKorea. The firm is also believed to have shown an interest in acquiring a Taiwanese LED manufacturer, which owns the rights to the technology required to make its […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Future Galaxy smartphones could feature an ‘Environmental Sensor’
Samsung could bundle an ‘Environmental Sensor' on future Galaxy-branded smartphones, according to a patent spotted by the folks over at Galaxy Club on Wednesday. The component, which is believed to have been in development for a while now, measures air quality to provide users with vital information about the environment they're in. In polluted cities—Beijing […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
New Samsung image sensors are slimmer and meant for bezel-less smartphones
Samsung today announced its new image sensors under its ISOCELL brand. The two new Samsung image sensors are slimmer than previous sensors and are meant for smartphones with large, bezel-less displays. The new sensors include the 1.28-micrometer 12-megapixel ISOCELL Fast 2L9 with Dual Pixel technology and the ultra-small 0.9μm 24-megapixel ISOCELL Slim 2X7 with Tetracell […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
BlackBerry adds new features to SecuSUITE for Samsung Knox
BlackBerry has announced that it's adding a couple of new features to SecuSUITE for Samsung Knox. The company launched its SecuSUITE enterprise service for Samsung handsets three years ago with the Galaxy S6. It's developed by BlackBerry's subsidiary Secusmart and provides an additional layer of security to those who use Samsung's Knox security suite. BlackBerry […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Fresh Galaxy A5 (2018) case render highlights Infinity Display
There's a fresh Galaxy A5 (2018) case render floating online. We saw one just two weeks ago when rumors and reports about the new Galaxy A (2018) series picked up. The latest leak gives us an idea of what the rumored Infinity Display might look like on the upcoming device. The Galaxy A (2018) is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay cardless cash withdrawal now supported by Wells Fargo ATMs
Samsung Pay users in the United States can now withdraw cash from Wells Fargo ATMs even if they don't have their debit card with them. The bank today announced that it has enabled support for Samsung Pay cardless cash withdrawal on more than 5,000 ATMs across the United States. Wells Fargo debit card customers can […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
