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August security update now arriving on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
Samsung has kicked off the week on a good note as it's started rolling out this month's security maintenance update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in Germany, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. Weighing in at approximately 600MB, the upgrade bundles patches for a total of 40 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures; 28 in […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: August 11, 2017 — Galaxy J7 (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 we covered today. APK […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Galaxy J7 (2016) in pictures
Samsung's 2016 editions of the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 were the company's first steps in the market for premium-feeling budget smartphones. The J5 and J7 had metal rims that made for a notably improved look and feel compared to the original Galaxy J handsets and pretty much any other low-cost Samsung phone that had […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Gear Fit 2 Pro spotted in a support page on Samsung’s website
The long-rumored Gear Fit 2 Pro (SM-R365) has surfaced on a blank support page on Samsung's website. This news comes shortly after the unit was spotted passing through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), leading us to believe that it could hit the shelves at the same time as the Galaxy Note 8. Gear Fit 2 […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung has the 2nd highest number of patent registrations in the US
Tech companies are quick to patent their innovations even if they have no intention of bringing them to market at any point in the near future. Patenting the innovations gives them peace of mind. They protect their intellectual property while trying to prevent competitors from encroaching into their space. Major tech companies like Google, Facebook, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Would you consider yourself a Samsung loyalist?
Regardless of the industry, every major brand strives to inspire brand loyalty among its customers. After all, it's relatively easier to get an existing customer to purchase one of your products again as opposed to acquiring a new customer. Tech companies thrive off of customer loyalty. You need customers who are really loyal to the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 class action lawsuit ruling will be appealed by customers
The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of Samsung yesterday in a class action lawsuit filed by 1,900 customers of the Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea. They were seeking compensation for the troubles that they faced after the Galaxy Note 7 was recalled. They wanted the company to pay $822,000 as compensation. The […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Someone has found a ‘fix’ for the Galaxy S8’s fingerprint sensor placement
Some of us have been very critical of Samsung's decision to place the Galaxy S8's fingerprint sensor at the back. I don't personally agree with the criticism that Samsung has had to take because of this decision. As I mentioned in my thoughts on the Galaxy S8's fingerprint sensor, the fuss about it being in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Mysterious Gear Sport wearable spotted at the FCC
Samsung may be preparing to launch a new wearable at IFA in September. At least that's what a listing that was discovered on the Federal Communication Commission's online database by The Leaker has led us to believe. Unfortunately, we don't have any information about the device other than that it's been assigned the model number […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s global range of audio accessories launched in India
Samsung latest global range of audio accessories has now been launched in India. The company has launched its Level Box Slim, Bottle and Scoop audio accessories in the country. Samsung has also introduced the Level Active and Rectangle Headset to expand its headset portfolio in India. Samsung unveiled the Level Box Slim earlier this year […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
You can install the latest build of the Samsung Internet Beta on any Android device
Earlier this week, we reported that Samsung released an update for the beta version of its Internet application, but it would appear we missed something. According to Peter O'Shaughnessy, Developer Advocate at Samsung, V6.2 of the Internet Beta client opens up compatibility for non-Galaxy smartphones. The upgrade is being rolled out in phases and is […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: August 10, 2017 — Galaxy C5, Galaxy C7 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. […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Studios help bring Samsung’s vision of connectivity to the world
Samsung has found a new medium to spread its vision of connectivity across the globe. It's setting up Galaxy Studios in some of the most iconic places around the world. These Galaxy Studios “transport visitors to a one-stop experience of mobile connectivity,” according to the company. Visitors at the Galaxy Studios can try out the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Nougat now being tested on the Galaxy C5, Galaxy C7 and Galaxy C9 Pro
Samsung has started testing the Android 7.0 Nougat firmware for the Galaxy C5 (SM-C5000), Galaxy C7 (SM-C7000) and Galaxy C9 Pro (SM-C9000) in China, according to Twitter tipster @mmddj_china. It's unclear when the update will start making the rounds, but based on the firm's past, we're guessing it will start rolling out within the next […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung is bringing Tizen to even more home appliances
Samsung has been baking its Tizen operating system into its major home appliances, including refrigerators and televisions, for a while now, but a new report out of South Korea claims that it's planning on bringing it to small-sized products, like lighting and thermometers, as well. When you take the firm's recent release of a SmartThings-enabled […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Connect Home is the solution to all of your home Wi-Fi problems
Following in Google's footsteps, Samsung has launched its own mesh Wi-Fi network. It's called the Connect Home and ships with an integrated SmartThings Hub, which gives users the facility to connect a whole host of appliances to the internet, letting them automate how they work. Like most mesh systems, the Connect Home couldn't be easier […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Gear S3 frontier update patches major S Voice bug
Samsung released a much-requested update for the Gear S3 frontier on Wednesday. The upgrade has been designed to patch a major bug that resulted in S Voice crashing whenever it was toggled — and from what we can tell, it's working. The glitch itself has been running riot since May, which is around the same […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Is Samsung preparing Bixby Voice for a global launch?
Bixby Voice, Samsung's new voice assistant, was initially released in South Korea with support for the Korean language. After making users in the US wait for a couple of months, Bixby Voice was released for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the country last month. The US is the only market where Bixby Voice […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
PSA: Samsung’s Video app is still alive and available for download
At some point in the last couple of years, Samsung decided that its consumers didn't need a dedicated app for viewing all videos on their Galaxy device and stopped loading its proprietary Video app on devices by default. But did you know that video app still exists, gets regularly updated, and is alive and kicking […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Let Samsung teach you how to take great pictures with your Galaxy S8
There's no denying the fact that the Galaxy S8 features one of the best mobile cameras on the market right now. It's simple enough to use if you're not a power user but also offers a robust Pro Mode for those who really know what they're doing. Talented amateur and professional photographers both use mobile […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
