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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
The best replacement USB Type-C cables for your Samsung smartphone
If you recently picked up a Samsung smartphone, there's a good chance it sports a USB Type-C port. Sadly, certified replacement cables aren't as easy to come across as microUSBs (using a dodgy one can fry your handset) — so we've decided to put together a short list of our top four affordable replacement leads, which can […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
We’re looking for a news author based in the Netherlands, come be a part of our team!
The team here at SamMobile is committed to bringing the latest updates on everything related to Samsung’s mobile devices, and to further improve what we do, we are looking to hire a news author based in the Netherlands that can contribute on a daily basis. If you like and use Samsung devices and have the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 60% on a pair of Active InEar headphones
While stock lasts, you can pick up a pair of Samsung's InEar headphones for $19.99 (60% off). For the record, these are the same basic earphones that ship in the box of the company's latest smartphones (excluding the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+). If you want to take advantage of this deal, click the Buy […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 pre-orders top 600,000 units in South Korea
The Galaxy S8 is shaping up to be a big hit for Samsung, at least initially. A local news report claimed yesterday that Samsung had received more than 550,000 pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 in just four days after it started taking them. Samsung has confirmed on the fifth day that it has actually received […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A (2017) Nougat update enters testing
It has only been a couple of months since Samsung came out with the Galaxy A (2017) series and even though the refreshed series was launched after Android 7.0 Nougat came out, they came with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box. Now that Samsung has released Android 7.0 Nougat for devices like the Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung will reportedly test a dual-screen smartphone prototype soon
If a new report out of South Korea is to be believed, Samsung is going to test a prototype of its dual-screen smartphone soon. It might be a preliminary version of its much-rumored foldable smartphone. It's claimed that the prototype can be folded open 180-degrees and features two OLED display panels that are connected with […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8+ more popular with pre-order customers in the US, says Samsung
A lot of people expected that customers will prefer the 5.8-inch Galaxy S8 over the 6.2-inch behemoth that is the Galaxy S8+ but that doesn't appear to be the case, at least in the United States. Samsung has said that pre-orders for its new flagship are already performing better than the Galaxy S7. The company […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Five more startups are being spun off from Samsung’s Creative Lab program
Samsung launched its C-Lab or Creative Lab program back in 2012. It's a startup business program for the company's employees that encourages them to work on innovative ideas. Samsung provides them with support and successful ideas are subsequently launched as independent companies that are supported by Samsung. 25 C-Lab projects have been turned into businesses […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 could get Android 7.1 soon, and maybe other Samsung devices as well
Android 7.0 Nougat is currently out for numerous Samsung devices, and while you might say these run on the latest version of Android, that isn't completely true. Samsung's Nougat builds are based on Android 7.0, while Android 7.1 has been out for a few months. Usually, Samsung incorporates features of newer point upgrades without changing the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime with 32GB internal storage to go on sale in India
Samsung had launched the Galaxy J7 Prime in India last year along with the Galaxy J5 Prime. Both smartphones were launched with 16GB of internal storage. However, most competing smartphones in the lower mid-range price category come with at least 32GB of internal storage. The company might have realised this, and it is now preparing to launch […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung might confirm Magneti Marelli acquisition later this year
It was first reported last year that Samsung was interested in acquiring Fiat Chrysler's auto parts subsidiary Magneti Marelli. Progress was reportedly being made in the talks but the deal had to be set aside as Samsung dealt with the fallout from the Galaxy Note 7 disaster. It was later reported that Samsung had actually […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Sprint launches the Galaxy J7 Perx
Good news for Sprint customers looking to pick up a Galaxy J7 (2017): it's now available through the operator, though it carries the moniker Galaxy J7 Perx. Don't let its name fool you, though. It's the exact same as the Galaxy J7 V that's listed on Verizon's website. For those in need of a refresher, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Premium Care launched for the Galaxy S8
Samsung has launched the Premium Care enhanced warranty program for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. It has teamed up with HelloTech and Dish in the United States to enable customers to have a service representative meet them at their desired location. The representative can help with setup, troubleshooting, repairs and even replacements all within […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: April 10, 2017 — Galaxy S8 and more!
We publish a solid 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. Here’s what went live today. […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 16% on a pair of Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones
Amazon has cut the price of Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones by 24% — so, for a limited time only, you can bag yourself a pair for $167.47. What's more, this promotion is available worldwide, though additional shipping fees do apply if you're outside the US. For those in need of a refresher, the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Best Galaxy S8 cases that provide the most value for money
Many of you may have already pre-ordered your Galaxy S8 and might be searching for the best Galaxy S8 cases online now. Given that your new flagship smartphone is due to arrive in a couple of weeks, we've put together a list of what we think are the best Galaxy S8 cases available now. You […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Is this the Galaxy Note 8? Probably not
Even after the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, Samsung has confirmed that it is working on a new Galaxy Note device. The South Korean smartphone giant will probably release it later this year. Now that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ have been officially unveiled, we've started to see some Galaxy Note 8-related leaks and rumors. A […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Bixby to be released in Germany in Q4 2017
Samsung's new AI-powered digital assistant Bixby debuted with some cool features on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. It goes up against Apple's Siri and Google's Assistant. However, Bixby's third-party app support seems limited to just a few partners as of now. Moreover, it is currently limited to English and Korean languages, but that will reportedly change later this […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Asiana Airlines Edition confirmed
If you're a fan of the second-largest commercial airline in South Korea then perhaps you might want to purchase a special edition of the Galaxy S8 that has been made just for the passengers who choose Asiana. Samsung and Asiana Airlines are offering a special edition of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ that passengers […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
