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Wallpaper Wednesday: Sea
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on four backgrounds featuring the sea. 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 download […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: April 19, 2017 — Galaxy S8, 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 Android 7.0 to Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in India
We had reported last week that Samsung could soon roll out Android 7.0 to the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925I) in India, and the company has done just that today. The update, which has a file size of 1247.36MB, brings Android 7.0 to the devices along with April 2017 security patch. The Nougat update brings […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Why Galaxy S7 edge users don’t need to upgrade to the Galaxy S8 or S8+
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be released in just a couple of days, which means that those of you who have been planning to buy this handset will probably be heading to your local retailers and carriers to pick one up. You have all the reasons in the world to upgrade to the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Take 26% off a 32GB EVO Plus microSD card
If you're running low on storage on your smartphone or tablet, you've come to the right place. While stock lasts, you can pick up Samsung's waterproof 32GB EVO Plus microSD card for just $16.99 (26% off). Pretty neat, huh? Like always, if you want to take advantage of this promotion, hit the Buy Now button below. Be warned, though […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J7 (2016) receives April security patch in India
Samsung is rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India. It's a minor update that weighs in at just under 26MB. As you can probably guess by the size of this update, it doesn't bring much in the way of new features. What it does bring is the April security […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 dual camera system predicted by KGI analyst
Samsung confirmed last year that despite the failure that it suffered with the Galaxy Note 7 it was going to launch a new phablet in 2017. Since then, we've often heard rumors about the Galaxy Note 8 and now we have a prediction from renowned KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who is normally known for […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J3 (2017) will be running Android 7.0 Nougat when it arrives
Samsung seems to be gearing up to launch a refreshed Galaxy J series. We've been hearing reports about the devices in this series for the past couple of weeks. Just yesterday we saw some purported leaked photos of the Galaxy J5 (2017). That handset is believed to run Android 7.0 Nougat of the box and now […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
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[Update: Galaxy S8 as well] First firmware for the Galaxy S8+ is now available for download
We're just days away from the official release of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Many pre-order customers have already received their units ahead of time and that's not something you'd find them complaining about. The first firmware for the Galaxy S8+ is live now and available for download. Firmware details: Model SM-G955F Model name Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in India
After launching the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in the US, the UK, Korea, and some other important markets, Samsung has launched its latest flagship smartphones today in India. The Galaxy S8 is priced at INR 57,900 (around $893), while the Galaxy S8+ carries a price tag of INR 64,900 (around $987) in the country. Both these smartphones would […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung releases April security update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe
Samsung has started distributing this month's security patch for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe. As per the firm's Security Blog, the upgrade addresses a total of 49 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS and an additional 16 patches for the firm’s Galaxy-branded smartphones. We should probably point out […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Poll] Has your Galaxy S8 pre-order arrived right on time?
Samsung is going to officially release the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on April 21 in South Korea and the United States. It has been taking pre-orders for the new flagship smartphones since a couple of weeks and in South Korea alone more than one million units have been pre-ordered. Some carriers in the United […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung discusses how it “redefined what’s possible in safety” with the Galaxy S8
When Samsung launches a new product, it typically takes to its Newsroom to share an interview shedding light on the creative process — and as expected, it's done the same for the Galaxy S8, but (rightfully) shifted the focus towards the safety practices it put into place, like an 8-Point Battery Safety Check, to ensure […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ (SM-G950F/G955F) user manual in English available now
Samsung is going to release the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in South Korea and the United States on April 21. More than a million pre-orders for the new flagship handsets have already been placed in the company's home country. Carriers have already started shipping units ahead of the official release date. Samsung has confirmed […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Gear S3 watch face design contest winner announced
Samsung announced the Gear S3 watchface design contest last month in collaboration with aBlogtoWatch and watchface customization platform Facer. The contest challenged designers and developers to use Facer to create their own unique watchfaces for the Gear S3. The company received an overwhelming response. The panel of judges included famous watch designer Yvan Arpa, aBlogtoWatch […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 AKG earbuds will be included in every retail package
Samsung announced long before it had even unveiled the Galaxy S8 that its next flagship smartphone is going to ship with AKG-tuned earbuds. This has been made possible by the company's recent acquisition of Harman International which counts AKG among the many premium audio brands that it owns. There have been some reports recently which […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Over 260,000 Galaxy S8 units registered on the first day of launch in South Korea
Samsung has sold more than 1 million units of the Galaxy S8 during the pre-order period which is a new record for smartphones in its home market of South Korea. On the first day of the handset's preliminary launch in the country, Samsung confirmed that over 260,000 units of the new flagship were registered with […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 gets local business search inside the native dialer app with Hiya
What do you do when you want the phone number for a local restaurant or business? Chances are you search for it online and then perhaps you have to visit a couple of links before you get what you're looking for. It's a cumbersome process that normally involves switching between multiple apps. Things are about […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8+ battery design is ‘virtually identical’ to the Galaxy Note 7
Samsung has taken a lot of concrete steps since the Galaxy Note 7 disaster to ensure that something like that never happens again. It has come up with a comprehensive battery testing program to ensure that future smartphones don't suffer the same fate. It appears that the company is convinced that the Galaxy Note 7's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Exynos-powered mid-range phones don’t seem to be as optimized as those with Snapdragon chips
Over the last few weeks, I've used two of Samsung's mid-range phones as my primary device. The Galaxy A7 (2017) came first, followed by the recently launched Galaxy C7 Pro. In terms of overall specs, both are packed with features that we wouldn't have expected on Samsung devices in the same price range only a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
