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Galaxy A (2017) series gets new update in India
Samsung has started rolling out a new update for the Galaxy A5 (2017) and the Galaxy A7 (2017) in India. There isn't much cause for celebration, though, as this isn't an upgrade to Nougat. The 101MB update is minor in the sense that it doesn't bring much in the way of big new features and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung sells over 100,000 additional Galaxy S8 units in just two days in Korea
It has only been two days since Samsung said that pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have crossed 620,000 units combined in its home market of South Korea. The company has even sold more than 150,000 units of the $1000 128GB Galaxy S8+ that features 6GB of RAM. Samsung’s mobile business chief Dong-jin […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Verizon Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ get Nougat
Sprint got the ball rolling on Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ last week when it released the update for both handsets on its network. AT&T followed suit yesterday and released Nougat for its customers who own the aforementioned devices. Now it's Verizon's turn. The largest mobile network in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: London
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on four backgrounds based around London. 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 […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: April 12, 2017 — Galaxy S8, 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 went live today. Business Samsung will start operating […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) review: Finally the ‘A class’ compact phone we wanted
After reviewing the Galaxy A5 (2017), I turned to the Galaxy A3 (2017), the smallest of the new A series. The A3 has always been the device lacking in specs ever since the Galaxy A lineup was launched. Last year’s A3 had no Samsung Pay support nor a fingerprint sensor, making it a tough sell […]
- By Martin R.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Snag yourself a 32GB EVO Plus microSD card for 31% off
Good news for folk looking to pick up a new microSD card: Amazon has slashed the price of Samsung's waterproof 32GB EVO Plus memory card — so you can now pick one up for a mere $15.95 (31% off). If you like the sound of the 32GB EVO microSD card and want to bag yourself one, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Why you should upgrade from the Galaxy S6 to the Galaxy S8
You've held on to your Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge for two years. It has been faithful to you, never letting you down, but it's been two years now. Your contract is probably up and you may be beginning to feel that the device isn't keeping up with your needs. Samsung will gladly sell […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 will be available in the UK from April 24
The Galaxy Xcover 4, a rugged mid-range smartphone from Samsung which was officially announced last month, will be available in the UK starting April 24. It carries a price tag of £249, and you can preorder it SIM-free today through retailers like Clove. It will also be available in other European markets for €259. The Galaxy Xcover […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung puts up massive Galaxy S8 sculptures across the United Kingdom
To let people in the United Kingdom know that the Galaxy S8 has arrived, Samsung has put up massive sculptures of its new flagship smartphone across the country. The sculptures have been installed at landmarks such as Stonehenge, St. Ives Cornwall, London and Bournemouth. They measure 12 feet long and are a sight to behold. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy C7 Pro now available for purchase in India
Samsung quietly announced the Galaxy C7 Pro for India last week. This handset was first launched in China more than three months ago and the company has now decided to offer it to customers in India as well. The Galaxy C7 Pro comes with a 5.7-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display and it's powered by a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung could bring the Galaxy S8+ with 6GB RAM in markets outside of Korea
Samsung had launched a special variant of the Galaxy S8+ with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage in Korea last week. This variant is priced at $1,018 and comes with a bundled DeX station, but it is currently limited to the company's home market. However, it is being reported that the company could bring this variant to other […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 will be released in the UAE later this month
Samsung has confirmed that its new flagship smartphone is going to be released in the UAE later this month. The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are both available for pre-order now in a handful of markets across the globe where they will be released on April 21. Customers in the UAE will have to wait […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung will start operating the world’s largest semiconductor plant in July
Samsung has made significant investments in its semiconductor plants and for good reason. The chip business has been a cash cow for the company over the past few years and has enabled it to reign supreme in the market. Samsung obviously wants to maintain its lead which is why it's working just as hard to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
T-Mobile will ship Galaxy S8 pre-orders early
T-Mobile started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 late last month and while the handset is going to be officially launched in the United States on April 21, the carrier has said that it's going to ship pre-order units a bit early. It has started sending out text messages to pre-order customers in order to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung delays the launch of Bixby Voice in the US
Samsung's new AI-powered assistant Bixby was to be launched in the US alongside the Galaxy S8 and S8+. However, the company has now announced that Bixby won't see a full-fledged launch in the US on April 21. The launch of Bixby's voice module has been delayed, and it will be available in the US later this spring. Bixby […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung DeX station is now available in the Netherlands
The Samsung Dex station, which was unveiled alongside the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ last month, is now available for purchase in the Netherlands. It is priced at €119 (which is a 20% discount over its original price of €149), and you can order it through KnalDeals.com. The online shop is offering free delivery if you […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
AT&T releases Nougat for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+
Sprint rolled out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ on its network last week and now AT&T is following through as well. The second largest mobile carrier in the United States today rolled out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy Note 5 and the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung overtakes Apple in global smartphone share
Market intelligence firm TrendForce has published a new report today summing up the condition of the global smartphone market in the first quarter of this year. According to its data, Samsung has overtaken Apple to become the leader in the global smartphone market. Apple was in the top spot in the fourth quarter of 2016 as […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: April 11, 2017 — 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 happened today. Business Samsung might confirm Magneti Marelli […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
