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Live pictures of the Galaxy Note 8 leaked
We've only seen leaked renders of the Galaxy Note 8 so far but that changes today. Several live pictures of the Galaxy Note 8 have been leaked online. The upcoming handset struts its stuff in these real-life images. The images show a device that's in line with what we've heard so far about the Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s new U Flex headphones can bend and launch Bixby for you
Samsung has just launched a new pair of headphones, dubbed U Flex. As the name suggests, these headphones can bend and flex – according to Samsung, the U Flex headphones' neckband can bend by up to 100 degrees without breaking. That means you can put these in your bag or pocket without fear of breaking […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s rear fingerprint sensor will be back for a third round next year, says analyst
When will Samsung switch to an under-display (or in-screen) fingerprint sensor? Nobody knows, and the last we heard, Samsung was having trouble achieving uniform brightness across the display while testing an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The Galaxy Note 8 will stick with the oddly placed rear fingerprint sensor next to the camera, and according to 9to5Google, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: August 4, 2017 — Galaxy J7 Max, 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. Business Samsung OLED production to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] What’s your opinion on the Galaxy Note 8’s rumored 3,300 mAh battery?
At this point, it looks like the Galaxy Note 8 will indeed ship with a 3,300 mAh battery, smaller than the battery in the Galaxy S8+ and last year's ill-fated Galaxy Note 7. We could ignore the rumors and hold on to hope that the actual battery size will be bigger, but the rumors and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J7 Max review: An excellent budget phone held back by poor performance
India is an important smartphone market, and every manufacturer worth its salt knows that. Samsung has been particularly active at taking steps to cement its position in the country's highly competitive mobile space, and the fact that Samsung launches devices exclusive to India (followed by launches in a couple of small neighboring countries) is a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung destroys 3 percent of its monthly battery inventory to keep you safe
The Galaxy Note 7 battery incident was very unfortunate for Samsung. It could have been one of the best-selling smartphones to ever come out of the company but it met its fate at the hands of a defective battery. After the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, Samsung launched a thorough investigation into the matter and determined […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung OLED production to increase seven-fold this year for Apple
Since Samsung is the biggest manufacturer of small-to-medium sized OLED panels, Apple has no other option than to go into business with its rival and source OLED panels for the iPhone 8 from Samsung. Since Apple sells millions of units of the iPhone, Samsung will have to work hard to ensure that it can meet […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Here’s how you can tell the world you shot your pictures using the Galaxy S8
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ were launched with a new stickers feature in the camera app, which lets you take goofy pictures just like Snapchat has allowed everyone to do for so long. Well, someone at the XDA forums has decided to make a small app that adds new “Shot on Samsung Galaxy S8” […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Leaked image hints at a 3,300 mAh battery for the Galaxy Note 8
Even though Samsung's next Galaxy Note device is to be unveiled later this month, most aspects about its hardware have already been leaked. Earlier this week, Evan Blass reported detailed hardware specifications of the Galaxy Note 8 on VentureBeat. Now, a leaked image has appeared, showcasing the battery capacity of the phablet. If we're to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
iKey launches compact monitor and keyboard solutions for Samsung DeX
DeX is one of the most interesting features of the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. It is a docking station that allows users to connect Samsung's current flagship smartphone to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and then use the combination as a full-fledged PC, thanks to DeX's desktop-like user interface. Now, iKey has launched […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 seen again in leaked marketing image
As the Galaxy Note 8's launch draws near with each passing day, the frequency of the leaks has started to increase. Over the past couple of days, we've seen multiple leaked images of the handset while a report brought us claimed “final specs” of the new flagship. The leaks are certainly not going to end […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: August 3, 2017 — Galaxy S5, Galaxy S8 and more!
APK Samsung’s Game Live app is now available on the Play Store Deals Daily Deal: Bag yourself a pair of Active InEar headphones for 49% off Firmware News Latest Galaxy S5 update brings July security patch Phones Galaxy Note 8 release date possibly revealed Galaxy S8 Active confirmed by AT&T without an official announcement Galaxy […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) review: A milestone for the masses
It was not all that long ago that Samsung was chronically criticized for putting too many plastic parts on expensive phones. Now, in 2017, things are entirely different. Of course, a few markets already saw affordable premium devices last year, but for many consumers, the new Galaxy J (2017) series presents that which seemed impossible […]
- By Michel G.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Active confirmed by AT&T without an official announcement
The Galaxy S8 Active has been in development over at Samsung for a few months now. We were the first to report that the handset, bearing codename Cruiser, was being developed for AT&T. The Galaxy S8 Active has been the subject of many leaks and rumors over the past few weeks so a lot about […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Latest Galaxy S5 update brings July security patch
The Galaxy S5 will not receive any major Android updates since it's more than two years old. However, Samsung continues to send out security updates for the device. Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy S5 in Europe. The latest update brings the July security patch. Samsung last released a security […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 release date possibly revealed
Samsung is going to unveil the Galaxy Note 8 on August 23, the company confirmed recently. The event is going to take place in New York City. The company will confirm at this event when the handset is going to be released and how much it's going to cost. Samsung is likely to start taking […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung shipped more smartphones in North America than Apple last quarter
Samsung had a record second quarter which saw it become the world's most profitable tech company. Q2 2017 is the first time that Samsung's operating profit has surpassed Apple's. The latest date from Strategy Analytics also shows that Samsung shipped more smartphones than Apple in North America this past quarter. Samsung became the top smartphone […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 shipments reportedly cross 20 million units
Samsung recently addressed rumors that the Galaxy S8 was lagging the Galaxy S7 in sales. The company said that this wasn't true and that its new flagship continued to outsell its predecessor. Samsung has shipped 20 million units of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ combined, according to a new report by market research firm […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Game Live app is now available on the Play Store
Samsung's Game Live app was leaked last month. It allows users to livestream gameplays from their Galaxy smartphones to Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube. Users can also save the gameplay video on their phones so that it can be viewed and shared later with people or on social media websites. The app was earlier available for […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
