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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
Samsung receives seven awards at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
Samsung's first advertisement for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, which debuted during the handset's unveiling event on March 29, won seven awards at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity: three gold, two silver and two bronze. The commercial shows an ostrich wearing a Gear VR struggling to fly, and is said to reflect Samsung's […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay now supports Discover cards
A year later than expected, Samsung has armed its mobile payment platform — Samsung Pay — with support for Discover cards. This news comes shortly after the firm added compatibility for plastic issued by three more banks in the United Kingdom: First Direct, HSBC and M&S Bank. What separates Samsung Pay from the competition is its ability […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J7 (2017) to launch on Cricket as the Galaxy Halo
The Galaxy J7 (2017) will launch on Cricket Wireless in the United States as the Galaxy Halo, according to reliable tipster Evan Blass. There's no word on whether the handset will sport any changes on the inside, but it looks like there are a number of cosmetic differences, including a redesigned camera configuration. Samsung Galaxy Halo (Galaxy […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung took the number-two spot in the wearable market for Q1 of 2017
Samsung was the second-largest global wearable vendor during the first quarter of this year with a total market share of 12.8 percent, reports The Korea Herald. However, that figure doesn't seem half as impressive when you take into account that Apple topped the table with an eye-watering share of 53 percent. As you'd expect, the Gear S3 […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Watchface Friday: Here’s our selection of this week’s best watchfaces
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another edition of Watchface Friday! For those unaware, every Friday, we highlight a selection of our favorite watchfaces for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier. All of the offerings are available to download through the Galaxy Apps Store, so you can rest assured that you won’t have to search all over […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 23, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Active 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. Business Samsung’s new $300 million US […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 will cost more than $1,000 when it launches in September
Samsung will launch the much-anticipated Galaxy Note 8 in September, according to VentureBeat. The handset is expected to carry an eye-watering price tag of €999 ($1,120), earning it the title of the firm's most expensive smartphone to date. With regards to specifications, the Galaxy Note 8 is rumored to pack a 6.3-inch edge-to-edge Infinity Display (18.5:9 aspect ratio), an Exynos 8895/Snapdragon […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: Get faster iris scanning with one simple change
The Galaxy S8 is the only Samsung flagship on the market right now that has an iris scanner. The feature is great for controlling access to the device and also for services like Samsung Pass where the user can rely on iris scanning to authenticate their credentials. You first have to configure your iris data […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Pick up a pair of Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones for 20% off
You can currently pick up a pair of Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones for $159.99 (20% off), which, as we’re sure you’d agree, is a fantastic price to pay for a set of earbuds that feature real-time voice feedback for workout progress and 4GB of integrated storage. Samsung Gear Icon X Review: Not ready for prime […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung may soon announce an outdoor surveillance camera
It appears that Samsung has a new outdoor surveillance camera in the pipeline that it's going to announce soon. The camera has surfaced online via a page on Best Buy's website. It's actually a listing for this product and also serves as a clear indication that this product is going to be launched in the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Tizen 4.0 first milestone release breaks new ground for the Internet of Things
The first milestone of Tizen 4.0 was released a couple of weeks ago and it marked a turning point for the platform. Samsung points out that Tizen is the “most successful Linux-based embedded OS in the world.” Tizen 4.0 was developed to invigorate the app ecosystem by making the development experience easier and to build […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s new $300 million US factory may be announced next week
It was first reported earlier this year that Samsung was thinking about setting up an appliance factory in the United States after the 2016 election elevated Donald Trump to the country's highest office. The president has vowed to amend the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) so that the United States can charge hefty tax […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Active specs surface yet again
Samsung is due to release an “Active” variant of the Galaxy S8 in the near future. The handset was recently referenced on Samsung's own website which is a big indication that it's coming soon. The company may not have confirmed anything about this handset so far but it's not like the Galaxy S8 Active's specs […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches its QLED TVs in Brazil, reveals pricing and special offers
After launching new QLED TVs in Europe, India, Mexico, the US and some other markets, Samsung has launched them in Brazil. The company announced the pricing for its new QLED TVs for the Brazilian market on 20 June. These TVs not only offer great picture quality, but they also have great designs while doing so. Samsung is […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 22, 2017 — Galaxy J5 (2017), 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 we put live today. Business Samsung starts mass producing […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) now receiving June security patch in India
Samsung has started rolling out this month's security update, which transports 96 fixes for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android operating system and 23 patches for Galaxy-branded smartphones, for the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) in India. For those who haven't been following SamMobile closely over the course of the past few days, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches Galaxy Folder 2 flip phone in South Korea
There aren't a lot of manufacturers out there that are still making flip phones but Samsung is doing its part to keep the trend alive by launching a new device every now and then. The company launched the Galaxy Folder 2 ten months back and the handset has only been available in China since then. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S5 Neo Nougat update possibly being tested
Samsung launched a new variant of the Galaxy S5 over two years ago called the Galaxy S5 Neo. It had a different processor and support for LTE-A. The Galaxy S5 Neo featured a 5.1-inch 1920×1020 pixel resolution display with a 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 7580 processor. The handset featured 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
