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Rose Pink Galaxy S8+ will be released tomorrow
Samsung confirmed earlier this week that it was going to offer the Galaxy S8+ in a new color option that it's calling Rose Pink. The confirmation came from Samsung Taiwan's official Facebook page which said that the device would be released in the country next month and that it would only be available for a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 28, 2017 — Game Launcher, Galaxy S8 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. APK Game Launcher update brings support […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
The Galaxy S8’s primary camera has me unimpressed, but that’s not a bad thing
Last year, Samsung knocked it out of the park with the Galaxy S7's camera. The 12-megapixel rear camera on the S7 didn't have as many megapixels as its predecessor, but the combination of features like dual-pixel autofocus and larger pixels made the S7's camera nothing short of amazing. The Galaxy S7 was hailed as having the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 FE specs show up in GFXBench listing
Samsung's refurbished version of the Galaxy Note 7 is set to launch on July 7 as the Galaxy Note 7 FE (with FE said to stand for ‘fandom edition'), according to recent reports. With just a week to go before the phone hits retail shelves, Note 7 fans are no doubt excited, even though the Galaxy […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung invests $1 billion in its Texas chip foundry, aims to manufacture 4nm chips by 2020
Samsung's chip manufacturing plant in Austin, Texas is one of the most technologically advanced foundries in the world. It was established back in 1997, and the company manufactures some of the latest and greatest memory, storage, and processing chipsets for itself as well as for big-name brands like Apple. Now, the company has invested $1 billion to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Bag yourself a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ for 25% off
Amazon has slashed the price of the international variants of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ by 25%, meaning you can currently pick up the former for $660 and the latter for $749.99. Both handsets ship anodized in the Midnight Black hue with 64GB of expandable internal storage. If you want to snag yourself a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Use these apps to disable system apps on your Samsung phone without root
A few years ago, the only way to disable proprietary and inbuilt apps on an Android phone was by rooting it to gain full access to the system. Samsung devices remain easy to root to this day, but it is no longer recommended to do so as rooting a Samsung device trips its warranty, and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
We now know why Samsung’s having trouble teaching Bixby Voice different languages
Samsung was originally expected to launch Bixby Voice in Chinese and English on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ back in April, but it was forced to postpone the feature because it was having trouble teaching it the languages, and now we know why: the firm doesn't have the right resources, like foreign language experts. “Bixby’s […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung introduces new ISOCELL lineup of camera sensors, includes dual-cameras
Samsung has introduced its new lineup of ISOCELL camera sensors at the ongoing MWC 2017 expo in Shanghai. The company had been making ISOCELL sensors since 2013, but it has now divided its lineup in four sub-brands: ISOCELL Bright, ISOCELL Dual, ISOCELL Fast, and ISOCELL Slim. ISOCELL sensors have greater separation between individual pixels to reduce color crosstalk […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Game Launcher update brings support for DeX
Samsung has issued an update for its Game Launcher application, which transports support for DeX, as well as a plethora of bug fixes and stability improvements. Don't rush to install it though, as the feature is pretty much useless at this precise moment in time. Even when you attempt to play a game listed in […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
TouchWiz Home update for Galaxy S8 and S8+ promises to fix the lag
Yesterday we wrote about lag and UI fluidity problems on the Galaxy S8 and S8+, and how Samsung needs to fix those problems on its flagship smartphones. It seems like the company had already been working to fix some of those issues. The company has now released an update to its TouchWiz Home launcher to fix the lag. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 27, 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 30% on […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Newly leaked Galaxy Note 8 image shows the position of the fingerprint reader
Samsung's next S Pen-toting phablet is expected to be launched by the end of August, and we've been noticing a steady flow of leaks showcasing its possible design, features, and specifications. However, with just a couple of months to go before the official unveiling, the Galaxy Note 8 leak floodgates have opened, and we're finally […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s UI fluidity problem needs fixing
The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ are two of the most feature-packed and powerful smartphones released this year. It is powered by a 10nm, 64-bit octa-core processor (Exynos 8895 in most markets and Snapdragon 835 in China and Norther America), 4GB/6GB of RAM, and 64GB of fast UFS 2.1 internal storage. Both chipsets come […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 30% on a second-generation SmartThings Hub
If you're in the market for a second-generation SmartThings Hub, you're in luck. While stock lasts, you can pick one up from Amazon for $69.98 (30% off), which is a fantastic price to pay for a Hub that sits pin the center of the IoT household, allowing users to connect a host of appliances to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Feast your eyes upon the Galaxy Note 8 in these leaked renders
Reliable tipster OnLeaks has teamed up with online publication 91Mobiles to release a set of renders and a 360-degree video of the upcoming Galaxy Note 8, allegedly showcasing the handset from all angles. Just like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, the Galaxy Note 8 sports a near bezel-less design, though it's slightly thicker to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 26, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Gear S3 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 put live today. Deals Daily Deal: Save 18% […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
AT&T now rolling out June security update for the Galaxy Note 4
AT&T has started rolling out this month's security maintenance release (SMR), which includes 96 fixes for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android operating system and 23 additional patches for Galaxy-branded smartphones, for its carrier-branded variant of the Galaxy Note 4 in the United States. Related content: Samsung highlights contents of June security patch The […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches a Rose Pink color variant of the Galaxy S8+ in Taiwan
Samsung will launch a Rose Pink color variant of the Galaxy S8+ in Taiwan next month. The handset will be priced at TW 27,900 ($920) and will only be available for a short period of time, before disappearing from the firm's online store. Obviously the changes are purely cosmetic, meaning this particular variant of the Galaxy S8+ […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 sales surpass 1.3 million in South Korea
Samsung has announced that sales of its flagship Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in South Korea recently surpassed the 1.3 million mark, with around 11,000 to 12,000 customers purchasing a unit every day, which is the highest figure ever recorded in the region. On Monday, it was also revealed that the firm had set another record: its share […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
