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Galaxy J5 (2017) launch now expected on June 5
We heard a lot of reports so far that the new handsets from Samsung's Galaxy J (2017) series will be unveiled in June. The company is yet to provide a confirmed release date at this point in time. However, if a listing for the device is believed, it may be out on June 5. Earlier […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung has now released the Device Maintenance app on the Play Store
Samsung has gradually been unbundling its system apps and releasing them as standalone apps on the Google Play Store. It has only been three days since the Always On Display app was released on the Android app repository and now the company has given similar treatment to yet another system app called Device Maintenance. The […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung took 13 percent of global smartphone market profit
A new report by Strategy Analytics reveals that Samsung took 13 percent of the global smartphone market's operating profit in the first quarter of this year. It accounted for 13 percent of the combined operating profit posted by global smartphone vendors. Samsung posted $1.57 billion in smartphone division's operating profit in the second quarter of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Connect Home Wi-Fi mesh router goes up for preorder tomorrow
Samsung had announced a mesh Wi-Fi router along with the Galaxy S8 and S8+ two months ago. The Connect Home is actually a combination of a Wi-Fi router and a SmartThings Hub. The company has now announced a release date and pricing for the device. The Connect Home goes on preorder from BestBuy.com starting tomorrow. It will be […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 1, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, 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 went out today. Deals Daily Deal: Take 10% off an […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Take 10% off an OtterBox Commuter Series case for the Galaxy S8
Amazon has slashed 10% off the price of OtterBox's slim Commuter Series case for the Galaxy S8, meaning you can currently pick one up for $35.99. What's unique about this particular cover is that it has a dual-layer construction; the soft inner and hard outer layer work together to absorb and deflect impacts. If you like the sound of […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung highlights the key features of its memory cards
If you're shopping for accessories for your new smartphone, chances are you're going to pick up a microSD memory card first before you buy anything else. Even though most handsets come with a decent amount of internal storage, the fact that most of us consume so much content on our smartphones leaves us all wanting […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Telus flips the switch on quad-band LTE-A for Galaxy S8
Telus, one of the largest mobile carriers in Canada, has released a new software update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Aside from bug fixes and network enhancements, the update also brings support for the carrier's quad-band LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) service. The service is going to provide significantly faster mobile data speeds to the carrier's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Check out this collection of Samsung Display’s latest design patents
Patently Mobile has published a collection of Samsung Display's latest design patents to be approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). While they don't reveal any specific details about the products the firm is working on, they do give us a clear insight into the different designs it's toying with. As usual, though, nothing is confirmed […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Pirates of the Caribbean edition goes on sale in China
It was first reported three weeks ago that Samsung had teamed up with Disney to create the Pirates of the Caribbean edition of the Galaxy S8. It was apparently just a limited edition case for the Galaxy S8 which came in a unique box that also included a faux gold ring. We now know exactly […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung releases The Frame TV globally
Samsung today announced that it's releasing The Frame TV globally. The roll out starts in Switzerland and Norway this week and will be expanded to other markets next week, including the United States, South Korea, Austria, Belgium, Germany and France. To highlight the design of this television, and it's all about design with this product, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Bixby can now be used to send money in South Korea
A couple of days after it was reported that Samsung will likely delay the launch of Bixby in the United States, the company has announced that it has teamed up with three major banks in South Korea to enable customers to check their accounts and even make payments by simply giving voice commands to Bixby. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s testing a variant of the Galaxy Note 8 running Android 7.1.1
Samsung's testing a variant of the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 running Android 7.1.1 Nougat, which is presumably the version of the operating system that will ship on board the handset when it hits the shelves, reports Galaxy Club. Citing its internal sources, the publication also revealed that the Galaxy Note 8 has the same aspect ratio (18.5:9) as […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 1, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Gear VR and more!
We publish a decent amount 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 with every post. But, we think we’ve come up with an ideal solution — a daily recap. So, without further ado, here’s […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Always On Display with Clear Cover support released on Google Play
Samsung is keeping up with its penchant for unbundling system apps from its Galaxy smartphones and releasing them as standalone apps on the Google Play Store. This enables them company to quickly send out updates for these apps without having to bundle them with software updates. Always On Display is the latest to receive this […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J7 (2016) Nougat update being tested by Samsung
The upcoming Galaxy J (2017) series may be getting all of the attention these days but there's something that existing Galaxy J series handset owners can look forward to: the Nougat update. Samsung is yet to roll out Android 7.0 Nougat for these devices. A GFXBench listing reveals that the Galaxy J7 (2016) Nougat update […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 37% on a Keyboard Cover for the Galaxy S8
For a limited time only, you can snag yourself a detachable QWERTY Keyboard Cover for the recently-released Galaxy S8 for just $37.90, which is a cool 37% off its recommended retail price. “The Samsung Galaxy S8 Keyboard Cover provides the protection of a standard protective cover with the convenience and functionality of a mechanical QWERTY […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Leaked render shows off Rose Gold color variant of the Galaxy S8+
An alleged press render of a Rose Gold color variant of the Galaxy S8+ surfaced on Chinese social networking website Weibo on Thursday — and we have to say, it looks absolutely fantastic. We're unable to trace its provenance, though, so it should be taken with a hefty pinch of salt. That said, it doesn't seem too […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Themes Thursday: Take a look at this week’s five best new themes
Welcome to Themes Thursday! 357 new theme packs have been published in the Theme Store for compatible Galaxy devices from Samsung. We've checked all the new themes and shortlisted five interesting ones for you. The [Anup] Translucent UI 2 (AOD) theme has a mix of neon colors and a black background. If you want to match your […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8+ with 6GB RAM launched in India
Samsung may be selling the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in most markets across the globe with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage, but it has made a variant of the larger model that has 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. This variant has only been released in a handful of markets and it will […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
