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First Galaxy J5 (2017) firmware update brings June security patch
Samsung recently launched its revamped Galaxy J series. The Galaxy J5 (2017) is directly available in the Netherlands today and the release coincides with the rollout of the first firmware update for this handset. The update that's rolling out now brings the June security patch for the Galaxy J5 (2017). The Galaxy J5 (2017) has […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Carphone Warehouse now accepting pre-orders for the Coral Blue Galaxy S8
The Coral Blue color variant of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ can now be pre-ordered exclusively from Carphone Warehouse in the United Kingdom. The former is priced at £689, while the latter carries a price tag of £779. As you'd expect, the Coral Blue Galaxy S8 is identical to the regular Midnight Black model, packing a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung starts mass producing new Exynos-branded IoT solution
Samsung has started mass producing a new Wi-Fi-based “solution” for Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. The Exynos i T200 is built on a low-power 28nm process, and features two high-performance MCU cores, an on-chip security solution and ancillary blocks. Unlike most other chips designed for IoT, the i T200 has an integrated baseband model and RF transceivers for 802.11b/g/n […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
June security patch now arriving on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Samsung has released an update for the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930W) and Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935W) in Canada. The upgrade bundles all of the changes included in this month's security maintenance release, which includes 96 fixes for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android operating system, and 23 additional patches designed specifically for Galaxy-branded smartphones. Read more: Samsung […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung releases Bixby Voice preview for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
Samsung announced last week that it will conduct a preview program in the United States to test Bixby Voice before the much-awaited feature is released for everyone. It invited Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners in the country to register for the preview. They would get the update if they were selected as part of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung reportedly acquired VR app studio VRB for $5.5 million
It's no secret that Samsung is very serious about its position in the virtual reality market. The company already has a great suite of products that enable users to experience virtual reality. It has also been inking new partnerships to bring more content to its VR platform. That's not all the company is working on […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung possibly preparing for Bixby rollout with new updates
Samsung has only properly released Bixby in South Korea where Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners can take full advantage of all of the features that the company's new voice assistant offers. Bixby's voice functionality hasn't gone live anywhere as yet but it appears that the company is getting ready to roll it out. One […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 21, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Gear VR (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 covered today. Business Samsung Q2 2017 operating profit […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
The Gear VR may soon be able to identify users based on their head shape
A patent has surfaced highlighting a new feature that is set to make its way to the Gear VR. According to the sketches, Samsung has devised a way to arm the headset with the ability to identify a user based on the shape of their face and head by recording the amount of pressure that's […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung ditching in-screen fingerprint sensor for the Galaxy Note 8
Samsung was originally rumored to be thinking about debuting an in-screen fingerprint sensor with the Galaxy S8 but that didn't happen. The company reportedly decided against the idea as the technology wasn't ready so it simply repositioned the fingerprint sensor at the back. It has since been rumored that the Galaxy Note 8 will be […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 review: A great tablet that should have been better
With the Galaxy Tab S3, Samsung completes a surprising merger of the Note series with its AMOLED display-toting Tab S lineup. The result is certainly a very premium-looking high-end device, with a unique combination of specs and features. However, the question remains whether all of this justifies its steep price, and what audience Samsung is targeting. […]
- By Michel G.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) receives Bluetooth certification
Samsung had announced the Galaxy C7 in June last year. Going by the company's yearly cycle for releasing new smartphones, it's almost time for it to unveil the successor to the Galaxy C7. We've now spotted Bluetooth certification documents of a new Samsung smartphone that could be launched as the Galaxy C7 (2017). The SM-C7100, which appears […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s next-generation Gear VR should have a super-high resolution display
According to industry insiders, Samsung's working on a standalone Gear VR that's equipped with an OLED display, which is believed to have an eye-watering pixel density of 2,000 ppi (pixels per inch). For comparison, the headset currently at the forefront of the virtual reality market, the Oculus Rift, has a measly pixel density of 460 […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung shares its own tips and tricks for the Galaxy S8
Samsung put a lot of work in the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ to provide users with a smartphone that fosters convenient and intuitive interactions. The company is very proud of the seamless interface that it has created for its new flagship which let users take full advantage of the Infinity Display to access the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 with dual cameras pictured yet again
There were a lot of rumors in the days leading up to the Galaxy S8's launch about the new flagship featuring a dual camera system at the back. It was predicted to be the first smartphone from Samsung to feature dual cameras. Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S8 on March 29 and subsequently proved the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung and Sprint test LTE-boosting technology in South Korea
Sprint and Samsung recently tested the Massive MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) technology on the 2.5GHz spectrum in South Korea. This was a real-world application of a technology that will enable Sprint to “dramatically boost” LTE Plus wireless capacity and cover. The technology will also enable Sprint to offer Gigabit LTE to its customers in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Arctic Silver Galaxy S8 pre-orders now live in the United Kingdom
We reported two weeks ago that EE is going to be the only carrier in the United Kingdom to sell the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in Arctic Silver. It's a very visually appealing color option for Samsung's new flagship smartphone and EE is likely to bring in a lot of new customers due to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Q2 2017 operating profit may beat every other company on the planet
There have already been many predictions from market analysts that the second quarter of this year is going to be a good one for Samsung. The company is expected to break its previous record of the highest operating profit ever in a single quarter. The latest predictions go so far as to suggest that Samsung's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 20, 2017 — Galaxy J7 Max, Samsung Pay 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: Score yourself a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] What do you use most frequently, Samsung Pay or Android Pay?
You can get Android Pay on Samsung Galaxy smartphones but you can't get Samsung Pay on non-Samsung Android smartphones. Google's mobile payments service isn't exclusive to any particular manufacturer while Samsung has predictably limited Samsung Pay to its Galaxy smartphones. Many of you might live in a market where both services are live. That begs […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
