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SamMobile Daily Recap: March 31, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Gear S3 frontier 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. In the list below, you’ll find the stories that went […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
![[Update: Italy, too] Folk in Germany can now pre-order the Galaxy S8 from Amazon](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/galaxy-s8-s8+-51-226x127.jpg)
[Update: Italy, too] Folk in Germany can now pre-order the Galaxy S8 from Amazon
Amazon has kicked off pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 for folk in Germany. As expected, the device is listed with a price tag of €799 ($854), with inventory shipping in time for the April 20 release date. What's more, we've updated our promotion to include the online marketplace — so you can be in with a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
The Galaxy S8 is so tall I might start using Multi Window mode again
Yesterday, after what felt like ages, I decided to run two apps at the same time through Samsung's Multi Window feature on my Galaxy S7 edge. Multi Window is something I would regularly fire up when it first made its way to Samsung devices, but once the novelty wore off, it became one of those Samsung features […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 57% on a pair of Active InEar headphones
You can currently snag yourself a pair of Samsung’s Active InEar headphones for $12.91 (57% off). These are the same earphones that ship in the box of the firm’s latest smartphones (the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are an exception) and come with interchangeable wingtips. If you want to take advantage of this deal, click the Buy Now button below. […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung reportedly starts $9 billion expansion of OLED production lines
Samsung Display is one of the leading suppliers of OLED displays in the market but it can't rest on its laurels. The company has to work hard to ensure that it maintains and even grows its lead. According to a new report out of South Korea, the company has started its planned expansion of OLED […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8’s facial recognition feature can apparently be fooled by a photo
We've already told you that the Galaxy S8 offers the most security options of any smartphone on the market right now. You can use a pattern or a pin to secure access to the device or use the fingerprint sensor that's placed at the back. The handset also has an iris scanner if you'd like […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Q1 2017 earnings guidance may be announced next week
Industry sources in South Korea believe that Samsung is going to announce its earnings guidance for the first quarter of the year next week. They expect that the guidance will beat forecasts as earnings are likely to be buoyed by the continued stellar performance of Samsung's chip business. Samsung's operating profit for the first quarter […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s struggling to get a hold of camera modules for the Galaxy S8
Samsung's reportedly struggling to get a hold of front-facing camera modules for the recently-announced Galaxy S8 as its supplier Patron is struggling to boost the yield rate, reveals The Bell. It's thought that the production yield remains at less than 70 percent and should be elevated to 80 percent for stable supply. Power Logics, the supplier the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung teams up with Bear Grylls to showcase the power of the Gear S3 frontier in new ad
Samsung has teamed up with British explorer Bear Grylls to demonstrate the power of its latest smartwatch, the Gear S3 frontier, in a new commercial. The one-and-a-half-minute ad showcases a whole host of the device's features, including its barometer and health tracking functionality. Check it out for yourself below: https://youtu.be/lJIvCmb1k40
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Themes Thursday: Here are the best themes from this week
Samsung has released a whopping 243 third-party themes in the Theme Store over the course of past seven days. We know that it's quite a task to find a theme that suits your taste, and that is why we've shortlisted four new themes for our readers. Welcome back to Themes Thursday! Of the 243 new themes […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Gear Manager app updated with Auto Switch feature
Samsung has released a new version of the Gear Manager app today and it brings a couple of improvements for the app. Users will now see cards in the app which will provide them with tips about the new features, account sign-in, data backup, notification management and more. The updated Gear Manager app also comes […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung says there won’t be any Galaxy S8 supply issues
Samsung famously had to scramble to deal with supply issues for the Galaxy S6 edge because it apparently didn't anticipate just how well the handset would perform in the market. The demand supply gap was limited with the Galaxy S7 as Samsung was more prepared for demand and it now wants the public to know […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung expects Galaxy S8 sales to outperform the Galaxy S7
In the days leading up to the Galaxy S8's official announcement, it was rumored multiple times that Samsung expects the Galaxy S8 to perform much better in the market than the Galaxy S7. The Galaxy S7 was no slouch either, in fact, it single-handedly carried the flagship baton for Samsung throughout the entire year after […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 DeX dock price is $150, ships next month
Samsung announced the Galaxy S8 DeX accessory yesterday alongside the new flagship smartphone. The dock can be used to get a PC-like experience from the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on an external monitor. It even allows users to hook up a conventional keyboard and mouse for added practicality. Samsung has now confirmed what the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung is sourcing camera sensors for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ from two vendors
It was being rumored that Samsung might use a new sensor from Sony for the Galaxy S8 and S8+'s camera. Yesterday, we reported that the newly announced smartphones use a camera sensor manufactured by Samsung's System LSI arm (at least in our unit). Now, we can confirm that Samsung is sourcing camera sensors for the Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: March 30, 2017 — Galaxy S8, 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. In the list below, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
‘Microsoft Edition’ Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be sold in the US
Samsung has enhanced its partnership with Microsoft this year. We've seen the latter's Skype, OneDrive and OneNote apps come bundled on the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S7 but Samsung is taking a different route this year. After the new flagship was unveiled yesterday, it has been confirmed today that “Microsoft Edition” Galaxy S8 and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Pre-order your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ through SamMobile and you could get it free!
If you're planning on pre-ordering a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, we have a fantastic deal for you. By placing an order through one of our preferred retailers and forwarding the confirmation email to us, you'll be in with a chance of receiving your device for FREE! We're also throwing in a six-month SamMobile Premium membership, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Pick up a 64GB EVO microSD card for 67% off
If you’re running low on storage, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can currently pick up a 64GB EVO microSD card for $19.99 (67% off). What’s neat about this promotion is that it’s available worldwide — so you can take advantage of it in just about any country where Amazon is accessible. Like the sound of […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
![[Poll Results!] What do you think about the Galaxy S8’s design?](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/s8-feature-4-226x127.jpg)
[Poll Results!] What do you think about the Galaxy S8’s design?
Samsung unveiled two new flagship smartphones yesterday, the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. These smartphones feature Samsung's new bezel-starved Infinity Displays. The company has also moved the fingerprint scanner to the rear for maximum screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, for the first time, Samsung has used on-screen buttons in a Galaxy smartphone, complete with a pressure sensitive area […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
