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    Samsung puts together new quality control team to prevent a repeat of the Galaxy Note 7

    Samsung puts together new quality control team to prevent a repeat of the Galaxy Note 7

    It goes without saying that Samsung would never want a repeat of the Galaxy Note 7. The flagship had immense potential but due to battery issues, it had to be recalled and discontinued. Samsung lost billions of dollars due to the entire Galaxy Note 7 debacle aside from immense damage to its reputation. The company […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung is now letting Indian users sign for early access to Samsung Pay

    Samsung is now letting Indian users sign for early access to Samsung Pay

    With the Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung officially confirmed that Samsung Pay would soon be coming to India. There has been no specific date for when the service would actually launch, but Samsung is now letting users sign up for early access to Samsung Pay. Supported devices include the Galaxy Note […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 7 years ago
    [Update: sold out]Gear 360 now 71% off at Verizon

    [Update: sold out]Gear 360 now 71% off at Verizon

    The Gear 360 is Samsung's 360-degree camera announced last February that lets you capture both “circular” and still photos and virtual reality videos. We brought you an Amazon deal on the Gear 360 two weeks ago that would take 27% off the retail price, but a new deal today gives you the VR camera of […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 7 years ago
    Wallpaper Wednesday: Water

    Wallpaper Wednesday: Water

    Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on five water-inspired backgrounds. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge 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: March 1, 2017 — Galaxy S8 press render, Viv Labs and more!

    SamMobile Daily Recap: March 1, 2017 — Galaxy S8 press render, Viv Labs 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 great solution — a daily recap. In the list below, […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy A9 Pro price in India slashed

    Galaxy A9 Pro price in India slashed

    The Galaxy A9 Pro happens to be Samsung's most feature-packed smartphone in its Galaxy A series. It was initially released in China back in March last year and the company brought it over to India in September. The handset was priced at Rs. 32,490 at launch ($485) but at a local event today, Samsung has […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy S8 leaks in all its glory

    Samsung Galaxy S8 leaks in all its glory

    After a press image of Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone was leaked earlier today by @evleaks, the Galaxy S8 has been leaked once again, and this time it appears to be the AT&T variant of the smartphone. The black variant of the device appeared on BGR, and its similar to most other leaks and renders that […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Daily Deal: Grab a pair of Level U Pro headphones for 60% off

    Daily Deal: Grab a pair of Level U Pro headphones for 60% off

    For a limited time only, you can pick up a pair of Samsung's Level U Pro Bluetooth headphones for $39.99 (60% 0ff). In addition to delivering fantastic sound quality, this particular set of earphones are splash and sweat resistant, which makes them perfect for anyone who enjoys working out. If you like the sound of the […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Yet another Galaxy S8 video clip leaks

    Yet another Galaxy S8 video clip leaks

    We've seen a couple of leaked video clips recently that apparently show the Galaxy S8 in action. We already have a very good idea of what the next-generation Samsung flagship is going to look like courtesy of the endless stream of leaked renders and images. Samsung's official Galaxy S8 teaser also hints at the same […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung officially announces the rugged Galaxy Xcover 4 smartphone

    Samsung officially announces the rugged Galaxy Xcover 4 smartphone

    We had been picking up on hints that Samsung could soon launch a new Xcover smartphone and it has finally followed through with the official announcement. Samsung confirmed today that it's going to release the Galaxy Xcover 4 in April. The handset has been designed for harsh environments and it's protected against water and dust […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Nougat Tip: You can hide Secure Folder using its quick setting toggle

    Nougat Tip: You can hide Secure Folder using its quick setting toggle

    The Secure Folder app, which debuted with the Galaxy Note 7, was recently released for the Nougat-powered Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. It's a place where you can keep your private files and apps protected using fingerprint authentication. However, if you wish to hide Secure Folder itself, you can do that as well. If you've installed […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    SamMobile is now on LinkedIn!

    SamMobile is now on LinkedIn!

    In our constant quest to expand and reach out to you in new and exciting ways, it gives me great pleasure to announce that SamMobile is now on LinkedIn! We've set up our very own company page on the professional social network and will now be sharing updates there regularly. Since LinkedIn is primarily geared […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    [Update: More pictures] Leaked Galaxy C5 Pro picture reveals color options

    [Update: More pictures] Leaked Galaxy C5 Pro picture reveals color options

    It was back in September last year when we exclusively reported that Samsung is working on the Galaxy C5 Pro. Samsung is expected to launch this handset in China initially but recent reports have suggested that the handset could eventually make its way out of the People's Republic as well. A leaked Galaxy C5 Pro […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy S7 edge gets February security patch in India

    Galaxy S7 edge gets February security patch in India

    Samsung recently updated the Indian variant of the Galaxy S7 with the February security patch, and it is now rolling out the same update to the Galaxy S7 edge in the country. It's rather odd to see Samsung still being unable to push out updates to both the regular and edge models at the same time, […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 7 years ago
    Here are some more images of the new Gear VR’s wireless controller

    Here are some more images of the new Gear VR’s wireless controller

    Samsung's new Gear VR headset comes bundled with a wireless controller, and it was unveiled at MWC 2017 earlier this week. However, Samsung released only a single image of the controller. If you wanted to look at the controller's design, Engadget managed to go hands-on with it and click its pictures from all the angles. The wireless controller, […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Nougat now rolling out for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands

    Nougat now rolling out for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands

    At long last, Samsung is pushing out the much-anticipated Android 7.0 update for the unlocked variant of the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) and Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935F) in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. As expected, the upgrade weighs in at a little less than 1.3GB and transports all of the new features baked into Nougat, in […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    2017 will be the year of Samsung

    2017 will be the year of Samsung

    What a year 2016 has been for Samsung. It was off to a great start with the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge which were undoubtedly the best Android smartphones released last year. Customers flocked to pick it up and Samsung's results showed that its mobile business was performing very well courtesy of the […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung acquired Viv Labs for around $215 million

    Samsung acquired Viv Labs for around $215 million

    Back in October 2016, Samsung announced that it had acquired artificial intelligence startup Viv Labs. Unfortunately, at the time, the financial terms of the deal weren't revealed. The firm has now, however, disclosed that it inked the contract for 238.93 billion won on Friday, October 8, when the Korean won was equal to $0.0009 — […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy Xcover 4 passes through the FCC

    Galaxy Xcover 4 passes through the FCC

    Less than a month after it was spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance's online database, the Nougat-powered, LTE-enabled Galaxy Xcover 4 has made a pitstop at the FCC in the United States, which is typically one of the last testing facilities a new device is sent to before it launches on the open market. A recent […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy S8 press shot released with March 29th date on display

    Galaxy S8 press shot released with March 29th date on display

    Samsung confirmed the March 29th date of its upcoming Galaxy S8 announcement at MWC 2017 where it showcased its newest devices, the Galaxy Tab S3 and Galaxy Book. Now, however, the market is headed into the final month of teases and leaks, with a press shot released by none other than the VentureBeat reporter and renown […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 7 years ago