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Galaxy C5 Pro showcased at Samsung Forum 2017 in China
The Galaxy C5 Pro, which has been leaked multiple times over the past few weeks, was recently showcased at Samsung Forum 2017 in China. The mid-range smartphone appeared in Blue, Champagne Gold, and Rose Gold a couple of days ago. Now, the Galaxy C5 Pro can be seen in Black. The Galaxy C5 Pro is a […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 24% on a pair of Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones
Amazon's slashed the price of Samsung's Gear Icon X wireless earphones by 24%, so you can currently pick up a pair for just $152.17. If you've never heard of the Gear Icon X before, don't be fooled into thinking they're merely a set of overpriced earbuds. They're actually packed full of incredibly useful features, including real-time voice […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Trademark seemingly confirms that the Galaxy S8 will feature an ‘Infinity Display’
According to a recent USPTO trademark application, Samsung has settled on the ‘Infinity Display' moniker, which we first heard about back in February, to describe the nearly full-screen curved panels that'll ship on board the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. As you can imagine, the South Korean firm kept its cards close to its chest […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
![[Sponsored] Two ways to record games on Samsung/Android devices](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/4-226x127.jpg)
[Sponsored] Two ways to record games on Samsung/Android devices
The thing is that I am not a huge game player, but I play enough, read enough, and talk enough to know that other game players do this. I wanted to do it too. How on earth could I do a screen capture, of a sequence of a game? I had got bored of trying […]
- By Martin R.
- 7 years ago
Samsung heir’s trial starts March 9
Samsung Electronics vice chairman and heir to the conglomerate Lee Jae-yong has been behind bars for a couple of weeks now after he was arrested on multiple charges including bribery. Since he has been indicted a trial will now follow. The Seoul Central District Court has confirmed that it's going to start the embezzlement and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J7 (2017) receives Wi-Fi certification running Nougat
Earlier today, a variant of the long-rumored Galaxy J7 (2017) bearing the model number SM-J730 was spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance's online database. Much to our dismay, the documentation doesn't reveal anything about the device, other than that it was tested running a build of Android 7.0 Nougat. Recent leaks point towards the Galaxy J7 (2017) packing […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Exynos 8890 and HMD VR headset showcase eye tracking at MWC 2017
Samsung recently announced its new octa-core, Exynos 8895 SoC, and intends to use it in standalone VR headsets that the company revealed behind closed doors at MWC 2017, but the company still intends to make the most of its Exynos 8890 processor. The new doesn't cancel out the old, at least not yet. A report […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S6 declared end-of-life at Bell and Virgin to make way for Galaxy A5 (2017)
The Galaxy S6 launched alongside the Galaxy S6 edge in 2015, and the smartphone that started a new chapter in Samsung's history is soon to come to an end with regard to Android updates (the two-year mark is right around the corner). For Bell Canada and Virgin Mobile, however, that end has come quicker than […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
New Samsung Voice Recorder leaks, Galaxy S8 design teased inside the app
Samsung has updated its proprietary Samsung Voice Recorder app to support devices running Nougat, as expected, but there's more to be done than just delivering Nougat to its devices. Samsung is always aiming to make its software better, with Nougat, for example, being the most refined experience the Korean giant has provided yet. Now, to […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Samsung may still be trying to acquire Magneti Marelli
Auto parts giant Magneti Marelli is a subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler. It was first reported last year that Samsung Electronics was interested in acquiring Magneti Marelli because of the latter's entertainment, telematics, and lighting capabilities. Talks were reportedly progressing nicely but Samsung then had to put the deal on the back burner because it had […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung offering $250 discount on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge as well as a free microSD card
Samsung is due to unveil its new flagship smartphone later this month so it makes sense why the company wants to move as many units of the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge as it possibly can ahead of the launch. We are now seeing a new discount on these handsets every other week […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
A tailored look: Gear VR and consumer vision
When I opened the box and pulled out Samsung’s Gear VR headset, I remember putting the headset up to my face, making sure that it fit my eyes, then having this weird feeling of “this reminds me of all those infamous eye checkups I had as a kid.” As weird as that feeling may have […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: March 2, 2017 — Gear 360 Pro, Samsung Pay and more!
We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, most of the news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to follow every post that goes live. But, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a daily recap. In the list below, you’ll […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Themes Thursday: Take a look at this week’s six best theme packs
Themes Thursday is back! This is where we try to showcase some of the best theme packs that are released each week for Samsung's Galaxy smartphones. We've selected six themes this week, and there's a good chance that you'll like at least one of them. The For Night (Live) theme has a live wallpaper and mono-colored icons. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] How would you rate Samsung’s update policy at this point in time?
Samsung's firmware update policy has always left a lot to be desired, as we've expressed time and again, but the company has been making some sincere efforts lately. It was surprisingly efficient in setting up the Galaxy Beta Program for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge and subsequently releasing the firmware for both handsets. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung to produce 4.7 million Galaxy S8 units this month, 7.8 million in April
According to a new report out of South Korea, Samsung's production facility in Vietnam has now started mass production of the company's next flagship smartphone. Production is said to be in full swing as Samsung is expecting healthy demand for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. An official of a company that supplies […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Bag yourself Samsung’s Dual-Port Car Fast Charger for 69% off
While stock lasts, you can pick up Samsung's Dual-Port Car Fast Charger for just $11.95 (69% 0ff). The best thing about this charger is that it has integrated Adaptive Fast Charging technology, which is capable of charging a compatible smartphone from 0 to 50% in a around half an hour. While this deal sounds great, there […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S5 February security patch being rolled out in Europe
Galaxy S5 owners in Europe should keep an eye out for a new firmware update today. Samsung is now rolling out the February security update for this handset across the continent. It's a minor update which doesn't bring much in the way of new features but at least it's going to patch up the dozens […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung has been showing off untethered VR headsets behind closed doors at MWC 2017
Samsung's Exynos processors aren't that popular with third-party manufacturers. They're primarily used by Samsung in its own smartphones while only a few manufacturers like Meizu have started gradually picking these chips up for their smartphones. Samsung is now looking to change that and it thinks that standalone virtual reality headsets stand to benefit from its […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
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Galaxy S8 Music app is now available [APK]
We have less than a month to go before Samsung finally unveils the Galaxy S8. Exciting times are upon us and as we continue to look for more information about the company's next flagship smartphone, we've come across the Galaxy S8 Music app which will be pre-installed on the device. Version 16.1.93-9 of Samsung's own […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
