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Samsung will recycle recalled Galaxy Note 7s to recover 157 tons of rare metals
There was a lot of pressure on Samsung following the demise of the Galaxy Note 7 to limit the environmental impact of it all. The company addressed those concerns by releasing a refurbished variant of the Galaxy Note 7 that it calls the Galaxy Note FE. The refurbished variant is essentially the same device with […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Bixby launch in China delayed due to local cybersecurity laws
Samsung launched Bixby properly in South Korea a couple of months ago. The full Bixby experience hasn't been released anywhere else so far but the company has released a preview of Bixby Voice for select users in the United States. The release of Bixby Voice in English and Chinese languages has been delayed primarily due […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: July 17, 2017 — Galaxy A7 (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 went out today. Deals Daily Deal: Save 24% on […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 is outselling the Galaxy S7 by 15 percent, says Samsung’s mobile chief
There has been speculation recently that the Galaxy S8's sales have stalled. The new flagship was off to a great start when it was released a couple of months back. It broke pre-order records for Samsung and it appeared that the handset was going to be a smash hit for the company. It was reported […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8+ battery life review: Holding up very nicely indeed
When it became evident that the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will feature 3,000mAh and 3,500mAh batteries respectively, many presumed that it would be a repeat of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. Those handsets ticked all the right boxes but the battery life left a lot to be desired. Fortunately, that wasn't the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay adds support for PayPal
Big news for Samsung Pay customers in the United States: you can now pay for goods both online and in brick-and-mortar stores using PayPal. While accessibility is restricted to the aforementioned region, it should make its way to other countries where Samsung Pay is currently available in the not-too-distant future. “Customers will be able to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results] Would you prefer a squeezable frame instead of a dedicated button for Bixby?
Samsung debuted its AI-powered digital assistant Bixby with the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+, and even dedicated a hardware button for it on the smartphones. However, since the company failed to launch Bixby Voice (the assistant's most important feature) in time, consumers got annoyed. Hello Bixby isn't very useful in its current form, and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Firmware update magazine: July 17, 2017
Welcome to the newest 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
Daily Deal: Save 24% on a Gear VR (2017) with Controller
You can currently pick up a Gear VR (2017) with Controller, which ships with both a microUSB and USB Type-C connector, for just $99.43. That's an impressive saving of 24 percent off its usual price of $129.99. Read more: Hands-on with Samsung’s Gear VR controller If you like the sound of this promotion and want to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Indian e-wallet service Mobikwik reportedly partners with Samsung Pay Mini
Indian e-wallet service provider Mobikwik has announced that it has partnered with Samsung. The e-wallet service will soon be integrated into Samsung Pay Mini, a cut-down version of Samsung Pay that works on mid-range phones without NFC or MST. Samsung Pay Mini users can pair their Mobikwik accounts in the near future with the service […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A7 (2017) certified running Android 7.0 Nougat
A variant of the Galaxy A7 (2017) has been approved by the Wi-Fi Alliance running Android 7.0, leading us to believe that Samsung is planning on distributing the much-anticipated Nougat update for the handset in the not-too-distant future. Last week, Samsung released the Galaxy A7 (2017) in South Korea and it had a surprising feature […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung mobile division’s boss confirms when the Galaxy Note 8 will be announced
There have been a lot of reports recently about when Samsung is going to unveil the Galaxy Note 8. Many expected Samsung to stick to tradition and announce the handset at IFA in Berlin this September but the rumor mill believes that Samsung is going to host a separate event for the new flagship. We […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy C10 sports dual camera in leaked pictures
Samsung is yet to release a smartphone with a dual camera system at the back. The Galaxy S8 was expected to be Samsung's first handset with a dual camera but even though we've seen prototypes of that device, the Galaxy S8 that was eventually released didn't have it. Over the past few months, it has […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: July 14, 2017 — Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy J7 (2017) 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 Bixby Voice release date […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Is this what the Galaxy Note 8 will look like?
Could we finally be getting a look at the, well, final version of the Galaxy Note 8? Ice universe, a leakster who has often been proven right, has published a render showing the front fascia of the Galaxy Note 8. We can't say if this is the real deal, but given the Note 8's design […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Video shows the impressive capabilities of Bixby Voice
Bixby Voice has been the cause of much consternation for Galaxy S8 owners. Samsung hyped it up as one of the biggest features of the new flagship and yet it wasn't able to deliver Bixby Voice at launch. The company later delayed the feature's release a couple of times because it wasn't ready. Samsung launched […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Bag yourself a Gear 360 for 55% off
While stock lasts, you can bag yourself a first-generation Gear 360, a camera that's capable of capturing 360-degree images and video, for just $159 (55% off). It’s also dust- and water-resistant, so it's perfect for anyone who enjoys going on action-packed adventures. If you want to take advantage of this promotion, hit the Buy Now button below. We strongly […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ get $150 discount on Groupon
Groupon is a deals site that offers great discounts on a wide variety of things. You may or may not have any use for the countless offers that are listed on its website but this particular one will certainly interest you. Groupon is offering a deal for Samsung's latest flagship smartphone. If you're in the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) to get Android 7.0 update soon?
Samsung had unveiled the Galaxy A5 (2017) earlier this year running Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), but it looks like the phone will soon get the Android 7.0 update. The company received Wi-Fi certification for the Galaxy A5 (2017) running Android 7.0 earlier today, which means that the South Korean smartphone giant is close to releasing the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 performs well in unofficial user satisfaction survey
A smartphone-loving Redditor has given a number of Galaxy S8 owners a satisfaction questionnaire about their device, calculated the averages of the responses and presented them in a series of tables for technology enthusiasts to analyze. “The ratings were generated from a total of 1,433 responses gathered from Reddit (96%); a very small amount coming […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
