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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
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
Endomondo, Map My Run, and MyFitnessPal apps are now available for Gear S2 and S3
Under Armour, the popular American sports brand, has released three new apps and a watchface for the Gear S2 and the Gear S3. These new apps offer users a way to calculate and keep track of calorie intake, physical activities, and workouts. Endomondo and Map My Run apps can accurately track runs, walks, rides, and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: February 28, 2017 — Galaxy X, Harman acquisition 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 an ideal solution — a daily recap. In the list below, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 50% on an S-View Flip Cover for the Galaxy S7 edge
Looking to add a layer of protection to your Galaxy S7 edge? You've come to the right place. For a limited time, you can snag yourself a S-View Flip Cover for a mere $24.99 (50% off). By far, the best thing about this case is that it sports an interactive window, which provides quick access […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung is expanding its Rich Communication Services messaging service
Samsung has announced today that it's going to expand its Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging services using the NewNet Communication Technologies solution that it recently acquired. Samsung's RCS is a complete end-to-end solution which features RCS-enabled devices, native and downloadable device clients, RCS application servers based in the cloud, a third-party monetization platform and an […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s infamous battery affiliate gets a new leader
You may not have heard of Samsung SDI prior to the Galaxy Note 7 debacle last year. It's the conglomerate's battery affiliate and it supplies Samsung Electronics with battery cells for its smartphones. Samsung SDI was supplying the bulk of the batteries for the Galaxy Note 7 and as the company's thorough investigation later revealed, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Harman acquisition approved by Fair Trade Commission
Samsung Electronics announced late last year that it was going to acquire Harman International for $8 billion. Even though there was some pushback from minority investors initially who thought that the price was too low, Harman's shareholders eventually approved the acquisition during the shareholders' meeting earlier this month. The relevant regulatory approvals are now required […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung rolling out February security patch for the Galaxy A5 (2016) in Europe
Samsung is now distributing this month's security patch for the Galaxy A5 (2016) in Europe. As you're probably well aware, the upgrade transport fixes for a total of 50 bugs present in the Android OS, in addition to a handful of patches that are exclusive to the firm's latest devices. Like usual, the OTA is being […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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Samsung Family Hub app available now [APK]
Samsung came out with its Family Hub refrigerators a couple of years ago. The fridge has a giant touchscreen on the door which lets users do a variety of tasks such as look at recipes, stream music, shop for groceries and much more. Samsung continues to improve on that idea with new models and it […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung trademarks Galaxy X in South Korea
Last year, we reported that Samsung is working on a foldable, 4K-resolution smartphone that'll hit the shelves in Q3-Q4 of 2017, though a more recent report states that it's been delayed until the first half of 2018, and now the purported branding for the handset — Galaxy X — has been trademarked by the firm […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
![[Update: Still the January security patch] Galaxy Note 5 receives February security patch](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/note-5-software-update-226x127.jpg)
[Update: Still the January security patch] Galaxy Note 5 receives February security patch
Update: As some of our readers have pointed out, the new update is actually just a regular update without the February security patch, something we confirmed after checking our Galaxy Note 5. We apologize for the incorrect report. Original Story: There's good news today for Galaxy Note 5 owners in some regions because on the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong will be indicted on bribery and other charges
Samsung Electronics vice chairman and heir to the conglomerate Lee Jae-yong has had a tough few weeks. He was recently arrested on charges of bribery as part of South Korea's influence-peddling scandal. He's accused of doling out millions of dollars in bribes to win the government's support for a 2015 merger between two Samsung affiliates. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 on-screen buttons may be customizable
Just a week ago, we got something of a first look at the new on-screen buttons that have been rumored to arrive on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Well, now, we're getting word that the Galaxy S8 on-screen buttons may be customizable, allowing users to change them to fit their liking. Android Police, a […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Best Buy offering a $100 gift card, 256GB microSD card and wireless charger with Galaxy S7 purchase
If you've been on the fence about purchasing a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge and you're based in the United States, you might want to take advantage of this new promotion that Best Buy is offering. The retailer is currently offering a $100 gift card, a 256GB microSD card and a Samsung wireless charger […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
The Samsung Galaxy Studio makes Samsung’s MWC visitors move
After a seemingly successful episode at CES 2017, Samsung decided to take the Samsung Galaxy Studio with them to Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress 2017. This technological playground is outfitted with five types of 4D simulators to prove to the visitors from all over the world that the future Virtual Reality (VR) is now. SamMobile managed to capture the different […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: February 27, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Galaxy Tab S3 and more!
We publish a ton 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 keep up with every post. But, we think we’ve come up with a solid solution — a daily recap. Today we're switching it up a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S7 edge wins Best Smartphone award at MWC 2017
There's no denying the fact that the Galaxy S7 edge is a fantastic smartphone. The handset has already received several awards and Samsung will now have to make some room on the shelf because its 2016 flagship has won another. The GSMA has recognized the Galaxy S7 edge as the “Best Smartphone” in the Best […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S6 edge+ with Nougat receives Wi-Fi certification
Samsung released the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge last month and we know that the company has been working on this update for other devices like the Galaxy S6 series and the Galaxy Note 5 as well. The company hasn't released the update for said devices just […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung is on the hunt for innovative startups
Samsung launched the Creative Square incubation program in April last year, the program nurtures innovative ideas from early-stage startups. It helps them in the development of their ideas as well as with market rollout within Samsung's global platform. Startups that are part of Samsung's incubation program receive funding for research and development, mentoring by experts […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
