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Android apps on Chromebook Pro will be in beta at launch
At the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 in January, Samsung launched the Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro. The latter was developed in collaboration with Google and thus it has support for Android apps. The Chromebook Pro also features a 360-degree rotating touchscreen display and a digitized pen. Samsung released the Chromebook Plus soon after launch but […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy S8 in China
Samsung today announced the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in China. It held a special event at the scenic Great Wall Theater which is located in a historic part of Beijing, right beneath the Great Wall. The event was attended by nearly 1,000 guests, it featured presentations about the Galaxy S8's best features. Samsung also […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Harman aided Samsung’s performance in Q1 2017
Samsung completed its acquisition of Harman International on March 11. Harman has since posted its results for the first quarter which reveal that from March 11 to the end of Q1, the company posted 537.749 billion won in sales and 24.449 billion won in net profit. Harman International Industries is an unlisted company at this […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Themes Thursday: Three new good-looking themes for Galaxy smartphones
Welcome to Themes Thursday! This is where we showcase some of the best new theme packs released each week for Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones. 276 new themes have been released in the Theme Store over the past one week, but only three have managed to draw our attention. [aire] The Blue looks quite elegant, thanks to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Automatic HDMI switching is proving to be a nuisance for Samsung TV owners
There are countless replies on a post on Samsung's official Community forum that's calling on the company to add an option to disable automatic HDMI switching. Imagine you've got a set-top box or PC hooked up to your Samsung TV via HDMI. You're watching something on the TV from another input source. The moment that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Indian Galaxy S8 and S8+ pre-order customers can now redeem their free wireless charger
Those who pre-ordered the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in India can now claim their free pre-order gift. Samsung had many offers for pre-order customers in various countries, and Indian customers get a free unit of Samsung's new convertible wireless fast charger for the S8 and S8+. Samsung is today sending out a message telling […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
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[Sponsored] How to transfer data from your old phone to your Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+
Can you transfer data from your old phone to Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+? This article shows you how to do so with the best Android tool. Why we need professional phone-to-phone transfer tool? A professional phone is essential in transferring contacts, videos, messages, photos and SMS from one phone to another. When you change […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: May 18, 2017 — Galaxy A5 (2017), Samsung Display 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 wrote today today. Deals Daily Deal: Pick up a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S8 beats the iPhone 7 in this speed test
Performance comparisons to the iPhone are inevitable every time a new Android flagship comes out. The iPhone is known to offer the smoothest and most consistent performance, but is it actually the fastest? With the Galaxy S8 and this year's new 10 nm processors, it seems the iPhone 7 can't keep up, as Tom's Guide […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Pick up a 32GB Evo Select microSD card for 18% off
While stock lasts, you can pick up a Samsung-branded 32GB EVO Select microSD for just $12.99 (18% off). Why would you want to, I hear you ask? Well, the EVO Select range of microSD cards offer one of the fastest transfer speeds on the market (up to 80MB/s), so they're perfect for recording high-quality video. […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s quad-edge flexible OLED display wins an award
Samsung has revealed that its new quad-edge OLED panel, which could debut on board the Galaxy S9, has received an award from the Society for Information Display, one of the top honors in the display industry. According to the Society for Information Display, the quad-edge screen “boasts top-notch technology by adopting a curved design at all […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A5 (2017) receives May security patch in Europe
Following in the footsteps of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, Samsung has started pushing out this month's security maintenance release for the Galaxy A5 (2017) in Europe. The upgrade — A520FXXU1AQE2 — addresses 54 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS and bundles 11 additional patches for Galaxy smartphones. As the 155MB update has to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 will become a Google Daydream-ready device soon
Google I/O 2017 commenced a few hours ago, and the search giant announced a number of things it's working in, ranging from Android O to AI-powered Google Lens. However, there was one particular announcement that caught our eye, and it's regarding Google's Daydream VR platform coming to Samsung smartphones. The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Abstract
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting four abstract backgrounds. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and just about any other smartphone (or even tablet) on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want to download and set one as […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: May 17, 2017 — Galaxy C7 Pro, Tizen 4.0 and more!
We publish quite a few 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 happened today. Deals Daily Deal: Take 15% […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Are you using a microSD card with your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+?
In Europe and the US, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ ship with 64GB of internal storage as standard. While that's enough for most people, there are some users who store a lot of data on their handset. The good news is: Samsung's equipped its latest smartphones with a microSD card slot, providing customers with the facility […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Take 15% off a pair of Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones
Good news for folk looking to improve their fitness: Amazon has wiped 15% off the price of Samsung's Gear Icon X wireless earphones, so you can pick up a pair for just $169.99 — and we're sure you'd agree that's a great price to pay for a set of solid earbuds that not only bundle real-time voice […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 may actually be called the Galaxy Note FE
Samsung has already confirmed multiple times that it will soon release a refurbished variant of the Galaxy Note 7 with a smaller battery. The handset is only going to be sold in select markets. Samsung is yet to confirm what it's going to be called and how much it's going to cost. Previous reports have […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 starts getting May 2017 security patch
Samsung has started pushing out the May 2017 Android security patch to the unlocked variant of the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F). The update has started rolling out in the Netherlands, but the rollout should quickly expand to other markets soon. It should also make its way to the Galaxy S7 edge shortly. The May 2017 security […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Review: Spigen Thin Fit case for the Samsung Galaxy S8+
I like thin phone cases. I see everyone around me using fat, thick cases for their phones, and it makes me shake my head because I don't see the reason of increasing the heft of my phone for daily use. I know thicker cases mean you get better protection from the really devastating drops, but I […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
