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The biggest problem I’ve encountered with my Galaxy S8+ (so far)
The Galaxy S8+ is without a shadow of a doubt the best smartphone I've ever owned. In the first impressions post I published a little less than two weeks ago, I explained how impressed I was with the design and performance of the handset — but I'm now starting to doubt its build quality. A few days after […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung readying Kids Mode for the Gear VR
The Gear VR is the most popular sophisticated virtual reality headset in the world right now, and as per recent statistics, it sold more than the next three competitors combined. The company is trying to add more features to its VR headset range with each passing year. Earlier this year, the company released a new […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] What’s your preferred screen lock feature on the Galaxy S8?
It has almost been a month since Samsung released the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Many of you got the new flagship on April 21, the day it was released, and would by now have settled into a routine with your new device. Since the Galaxy S8 offers more screen lock security features than any […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Z4 sales in India begin today
It was only last week that Samsung announced its new Tizen smartphone. The company confirmed that it would start selling the Samsung Z4 in India from May 19. Samsung Z4 has gone on sale in the country today via offline retailers. It's unclear at this point in time when the handset is going to be […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 40% on a Gear VR (2016)
Amazon has slashed the price of the 2016 variant of the Gear VR, so you can pick one up for just $59.99 (40% off). This is the same model that was released alongside the Galaxy Note 7 last year, and features both a USB Type-C and microUSB; meaning it’s compatible with the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Check out these five thin cases for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
Fragile things need to be protected, and there's nothing more fragile than today's smartphones. Samsung's all-glass design language (with metal on the sides) for its flagships necessitates a case for protection, and for those who don't like making their devices thick and burly in order to keep them from damage, case makers offer various slim […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung offers an in-depth look at the Galaxy S8’s components
It goes without saying that the Galaxy S8 is a gorgeous device, perhaps one of the best that Samsung has ever made. Have you stopped to wonder what are the little bits and pieces that make up this great device? If you have, then today is your lucky day. Samsung has provided an in-depth look […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung tablets push the iPad down to second place in Western Europe
Market analysis firm IDC has released a new report on the state of the tablet market in Western Europe in the first quarter of 2017. The tablet market in this region posted a contraction of 1.7 percent year-over-year in the period under review. A total of 7.1 million units were shipped with the recovery in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
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
