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Like GIFs? Download the Animated GIF camera mode on your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+
Everyone likes GIFs. You've probably shared a ton of them with your friends on Facebook and other social channels, and even wondered at times if you could easily make your own GIFs. Well, some of you might already know it, but for those who don't, Samsung offers a dedicated camera mode so you can record moments […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s artistic Frame TV will be on display at La Biennale di Venezia’s 57th International Art Exhibition
At CES 2017, Samsung showed off The Frame, a concept UHD TV capable of effortlessly blending into the background by displaying artwork when it's not in use, and now it's been revealed that the device will exhibited in La Biennale di Venezia’ 57th International Art Exhibition titled Viva Arte Viva in Venice, Italy. “In an era where consumers […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Keep your color grudges aside when deciding what Galaxy S8 or S8+ color to go for
We published a poll yesterday asking our readers what Galaxy S8 or S8+ color option they have opted for, and following one of the comments on that poll, I thought I should point out a very important factor for anyone looking to pick either of Samsung's new flagships in the coming days. This is advice […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 is reportedly the most fragile phone ever made, and repair shops are happy about that
SquareTrade, an American extended warranty service provider for consumer electronic devices, recently published a video showcasing how fragile the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ are. It was reportedly the first phone that the company has tested that cracked on the first drop on all sides. Now, Motherboard is reporting that repair companies are stoked […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J3 (2017) passes through the FCC with a 2,400mAh battery
Recently, we've heard a lot about the upcoming Galaxy J3 (2017). It all started when the handset was imported into India for testing back in October and shortly after a copy of its specifications surfaced online. Now, however, the device has been spotted passing through the FCC, which is usually one of the last port […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung to launch the Galaxy Tab S3 in South Korea on May 11
Back in February, Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy Tab S3 — and now the firm has revealed that it will launch the slate in South Korea on Thursday, May 11. Unfortunately, it didn't provide any information with regards to pricing, though we expect the device to retail for around 680,000 won in the region. […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung will pre-install McAfee’s security software on Galaxy S8, smart TVs, and PCs
McAfee has announced that its security software will come pre-installed on the Galaxy S8 as well as on Samsung's smart TVs and PCs worldwide. The McAfee LiveSafe security software is shipping on all Samsung PCs shipping this year, and users get a 60-day free trial, after which they will receive special offers if they wish to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s 360-degree cameras will be Google Street View-ready this year
Uploading 360-degree imagery to Google's Street View can be a bit of pain, but the Internet search giant thinks that it can help contributors in this regard. The company has announced that it is working with hardware partners on “Street View ready” standards. Google has created four categories for 360-degree cameras, depending on how easy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
PSA: Samsung Pay is now compatible with all Mswipe PoS terminals in India
Samsung launched its mobile payment service Samsung Pay in India earlier this year, ahead of Apple Pay and Android Pay. Apart from tying up with some of the biggest banks and card companies in the country, Samsung also added integrated two popular payment services – Paytm & UPI – into the Samsung Pay app. The […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: May 9, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Q1 sales figures 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 live today. Business Samsung’s acquisition of Magneti Marelli […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results] What color did you choose for your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+?
At this point, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are available for purchase across the globe, and many of those who didn't pre-order have probably gone out and bought the S8 or S8+ after they went on sale. This year, Samsung is offering a different take on the color options for its new flagships. The […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ pre-orders now live in the US
Samsung has announced today that customers in the United States can now place pre-orders for the unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The handsets are part of the Unlocked by Samsung category and can be used on most US and international cellular networks. Samsung has also confirmed when the unlocked variant of its new flagship […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Here’s how you can extend the battery life on your Galaxy S8 or S8+
For all the specs and features that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ carry, their battery sizes don't seem like enough. In practice, the Galaxy S8+ manages to last impressively long (at least on Wi-Fi), but the Galaxy S8 doesn't fare so well. Some of you might be getting great battery life while some of you […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Snag yourself a Gear Fit 2 for 28% off
Good news for folk looking to pick up a fitness tracker: You can currently purchase the Gear Fit 2 for $129 (28% off). For those unaware, this particular device not only records your calorie intake, exercise and sleep, but also has 4GB of built-in storage, which can be used for wireless music playback. This is really one […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Gear Fit Pro and Gear POP may be announced at Tizen Developer Conference next week
We reported three months ago that Samsung was possibly working on a new fitness tracker called the Gear Fit Pro. It already has a trademark for the name so that's one less thing it has to done before releasing this device. Not much is known about the Gear Fit Pro at this point in time. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s acquisition of Magneti Marelli deemed unlikely
We've been hearing for almost a year now that Samsung is interested in acquiring auto parts giant Magneti Marelli, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler. We did hear a few months ago that Samsung had actually given up on the acquisition but over the past few weeks, there have been reports yet again of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s smartphone sales dropped by more than half in China in Q1
According to a Hong Kong-based research firm, Samsung's smartphone sales dropped by more than half in China in the first quarter of 2017 as the company lost ground to local manufacturers Huawei, Oppo and Vivo. More specifically, shipments of the firm's smartphones in the region decreased by around 60 percent year-on-year to 3.5 million units in the first quarter. Its market share […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: May 8, 2017 — Galaxy Folder, 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 covered today. Camera Samsung UK will ship the Gear […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung UK will ship the Gear 360 (2017) early if you preorder it now
Samsung introduced its new and improved 360-degree camera, the Gear 360 (2017), along with the Galaxy S8 and S8+ on March 29. It comes with a slimmer design, which makes it easier to carry around. Moreover, it can shoot 4K 360-degree videos at an even higher resolution compared to its predecessor. You can preorder it right […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy S7 gets Android 7.0 Nougat in the US
After what must have felt like eternity to consumers, the unlocked variant of the Galaxy S7 edge was updated to Android 7.0 Nougat in the US last week. Today, the update has started going out to the regular Galaxy S7. Yes, even after the original delay, Galaxy S7 owners had to wait a few more days, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
