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First proper Galaxy Tab S3 update brings April security patch
It has been a few weeks since the Galaxy Tab S3 was released after it was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona back in February. Samsung has now released the first proper firmware update for this device which brings the April security patch. Firmware version T820XXU1AQD6 is now being rolled out by […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ Nougat update release will take place this week
T-Mobile is the only major carrier in the United States that hasn't released the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S6 edge+ yet. Rivals Sprint, AT&T and Verizon have all followed through with the update so it's about time that Magenta released it as well. T-Mobile's @askdes has confirmed via Twitter that the carrier's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: Change screen density to fit more content on the display
Want that tall, narrow display on your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ to be able to show more content on-screen than it does right now? Well, there's a setting for that. You can change the screen density on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ (as well as other Samsung devices running Nougat) to increase (or […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: Slide up or down the camera shutter button to zoom in or out
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ come with a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera that’s broadly similar to that of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. However, Samsung has done some work on the software side to things improve image quality (using Multi Frame Processing) and ease of use (through a newer camera UI). The new camera app […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
PSA: Galaxy S8’s pressure sensitive home button is always active
Even though most Android smartphone makers moved on to on-screen navigation buttons, Samsung was reluctant in doing so because a physical home button was a part of its smartphone design philosophy for years. Now that the company has finally moved to on-screen buttons with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, it did so better than its […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 and S8+ get update in India with display color balance fix
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are yet to go on sale in the Indian market, but Samsung is taking a preemptive measure and is already rolling out an update in the country for fixing the display's red tint issue. The update is surprisingly large in size for one that only optimizes the display's color […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
PSA: Double tap the Galaxy S8’s AOD home button to wake up the phone
The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ feature large Infinity Displays with curved corners and edges. Samsung had to ditch its traditional physical home buttons to bring us such a beautiful smartphone design. The company has now shifted to on-screen navigation buttons (the on-screen home button is also pressure sensitive). There are multiple ways to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 restart issue is a nuisance for users
Samsung has barely addressed the reddish display tint issue of the Galaxy S8 and we're now hearing of a new issue that many Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners are facing. Apparently, some units are restarting on their own for no reason at all. Users who are facing this issue report that the handset restarts […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: April 28, 2017 — Galaxy J3 Prime, Galaxy S8 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
Samsung starts rolling out update in Europe to fix the Galaxy S8′s display issue
Samsung has started distributing an update in Turkey and the UK for the Galaxy S8 and in Germany and Turkey for Galaxy S8+ to patch a bug that resulted in some users noticing a “reddish tint” on their handset's display. The upgrade itself weighs in at 426MB and appears to be identical to the release the firm […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Forgive us if we’ve been extra critical of the Galaxy S8 and S8+
It's something I've meant to write about for a few days, and I finally got around to penning down my thoughts on why we here at SamMobile might be more skeptical and critical of the new Galaxy S8 and S8+, and of Samsung devices in general. Well, to be honest, the reason is simple: We're a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 36% on a Gear VR (2016)
Amazon has slashed the price of the 2016 variant of the Gear VR –so while stock lasts, you can pick one up for just $64 (36% 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 […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung releases kernel sources for the Exynos-powered Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have made their way to a handful of markets across the globe. As Samsung continues to expand the availability of its new flagship smartphone, the company has done a commendable job by releasing kernel sources for the Exynos-powered Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. As more and more people get […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Malaysia is offering 50% discount on new Gear VR and Gear 360 (2017) if you purchase Galaxy S8
Samsung usually offers incentives to those who preorder its flagship smartphones, including freebies or discounts. These incentives vary by market, and the company is being quite generous to its Galaxy S8 and S8+ customers in Malaysia. Apart from a free Limited Edition Starter Kit (Clear Cover, Screen Protector, Wireless Charging Stand, USB Type-C cable) and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
How to move all of your data from an iPhone to a Galaxy S8
If you've made the switch from an iPhone to a Galaxy S8, there's a good chance you're going to want to transfer all of your content from iOS to Android. The good news is: it's possible. However, if you don't have an adapter handy to connect the two devices, it's going to take a little […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J3 Prime now available from T-Mobile
T-Mobile and its prepaid subsidiary MetroPCS have now started selling the Galaxy J3 Prime. It's an entry-level smartphone with specs to match but it does come with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. T-Mobile postpaid customers can purchase the Galaxy J3 Prime for $6 down and $6 per month for 24 months. This works […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
How great does this Galaxy S8 with a clear back look?
Remember the time when someone found a way to peel the color film from the Galaxy Note 5's back so that the internals could be on full display at all times? Well, someone just did that with the Galaxy S8 but the procedure is a bit harder on the new flagship than it was on […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung posts Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ video overview
If you've been using Samsung smartphones for a while now then you won't really find it that hard to get familiar with the company's new flagship smartphone. However, if the Galaxy S8 has enticed you to switch over from another manufacturer, Samsung has posted an overview video for you which will help you understand some […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Themes Thursday: Have a look at this week’s best new theme packs
Welcome back to Themes Thursday! This is where we showcase some of the best new themes released each week for Galaxy smartphones. A whopping 242 new theme packs have been released by Samsung over the past one week. We've gone through each and every one of them, and shortlisted a few theme packs that you […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: April 27, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Q1 2017 earnings 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 Electronics decides to cancel […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
