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Galaxy S8 signup page appears with phone design hint
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have much to commend them as upcoming devices. We've seen the trademark application filed back in January, drawings of the device, official phone monikers and logos, support pages and product numbers, official Samsung cases and third-party case listings, along with numerous photos to confirm the phone's existence. But some leaks […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: February 24, 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. In the list below, you’ll find […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Watchface Friday: Here are six of this week’s best watchfaces
Welcome back to another issue of Watchface Friday! Every Friday, we highlighting a selection of our favorite watchfaces for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier. All of the offerings are available to download through the Galaxy Apps Store, so you can rest assured that you won’t have to search all over the Internet to find something we’ve […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Specs comparison: Samsung Exynos 8895 vs. Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Samsung unveiled the Exynos 8895 SoC, the company's next-generation flagship smartphone processor, yesterday. Even though the new chipset's model number is 8895, the company is categorizing it as an Exynos 9 series SoC. The South Korean electronics components giant also announced that the chipset is already being mass produced at Samsung's foundries. It will most probably debut with […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 49% on a second-generation Gear VR
If you've been meaning to enter the virtual reality market, but haven't had the wherewithal to shell out $99.99 for Samsung's latest Gear VR, you may want to listen up. While stock lasts, you can bag yourself a second-generation model of the device for just $51.43 (49%). There is a caveat, though — you'll need […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung officially releases Secure Folder for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Following the recent appearance of the Secure Folder APK for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung has officially made the Secure Folder app available from the Galaxy Apps store. Secure Folder is supported by the S7 and S7 edge on Android 7.0 Nougat, and Samsung says more devices will be supported soon. The […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung to conduct UK’s first 5G trials with Arqiva
Samsung today announced that it's going to conduct the United Kingdom's first 5G trials with a focus on Fixed Wireless Access in collaboration with Arqiva. The purpose of this trial is to demonstrate 5G's potential to serve as an alternative to fibre deployment for fast broadband services. “Our trial with Samsung will demonstrate the enormous […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 4 February security patch released in Europe
Do you have a more recent Samsung device that has still not been updated to the February security patch? If you do, you're not going to like this one bit. Samsung has started rolling out the February security patch for the Galaxy Note 4 in Europe even though some of its recent devices have yet […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung launched 31 new smartphones in 2016
Over the course of 2016, Samsung released an eye-watering 31 new smartphones, including the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, reveals a chart published by online statistics portal Statista. For comparison, Lenovo, ZTE and Huawei launched 26, 24 and 22 devices, respectively, while the firm's main competitor Apple only introduced three. What's particularly interesting, however, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Book said to have Windows 10, LTE and S Pen support
It was reported last week that Samsung might be working on another Windows 10-powered device called the Galaxy Book. The information came from the description of the app called Book Settings which prematurely surfaced on the Windows Store. Some more information about the Galaxy Book is now making the rounds online. The report mentions that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Top Samsung executives reportedly offer resignations over corruption scandal
It has been a tough few months for Samsung. The company has been under investigation by South Korea's special prosecutor's office as it looks into claims of Samsung giving tens of millions of dollars in bribes to win the government's support for a key merger between two of its affiliates. The prosecutor's office submitted an […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Chromebook Plus now available from the Google Store
Samsung announced two Chromebooks at the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 last month. It released the Samsung Chromebook Plus in the United States about two weeks ago and it was available for purchase through its own website as well as retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. The Chromebook Plus is now available for purchase via the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay is now available in Malaysia
Following its release in Thailand earlier this month, Samsung has today launched its mobile payment platform in Malaysia. Customers in possession of a credit, debit or prepaid card issued by CIMB, Citibank, Maybank or Standard Chartered can now store their details in the application, with compatibility for Hong Leong Bank arriving soon. The South Korean company has […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung taking new steps to improve transparency in financial donations amid bribery scandal
Samsung has been ensnared in South Korea's corruption scandal which has already led to the arrest of its heir apparent Lee Jae-yong on bribery charges. Lee allegedly paid bribes under the guise of corporate social responsibility grants of more than $35 million to win the government's support for a controversial 2015 merger between two of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
February security patch hits the Galaxy S7 in India
Samsung is updating the Galaxy S7 in India with an update that brings the February security patch to the handset. Some countries had already received the February patch as part of the Nougat update, but that wasn't the case for India as it was one of the first few markets where Nougat was made available to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S8 leaks yet again, this time wrapped inside a protective case
Samsung doesn't seem to be able to plug the leaks. Two upcoming high-end products from the company – Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Tab S3 – have been leaked multiple times over the course of past few weeks. The Galaxy S8 has now appeared once again, wrapped inside a protective case. This new image of the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
More Galaxy Tab S3 photos leak, confirm keyboard dock and AKG audio presence
The Galaxy Tab S3, Samsung's upcoming high-end tablet, was once a mystery that has been unraveling over the last few weeks: first specifications and pricing, the presence of the S Pen (a feature that matters for productivity), sweet-tasting Nougat and the now-deceased Galaxy Note 7's Grace UX, the metal and glass build, and the Tab […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: February 23, 2017 — Exynos 8895 chipset goes official, Galaxy S8 Plus specs 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 the perfect solution — a daily recap. In the list below, you’ll find […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Pick up a Gear S3 classic for 8% off
If you're in the market for a new smartwatch, you've come to the right place. While stock lasts, you can pick up the more refined variant of Samsung's latest smartwatch, the Gear S3 classic, from Amazon for $322.99 (8% off). We reviewed this particular model of the device back in December, and came to the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Themes Thursday: Look at our selection of this week’s best themes
Welcome to Themes Thursday. We've selected six new themes from this week, ranging from darker to brighter ones. The [Anup] Neel Black UI is a darker theme pack with black backgrounds in the dialer and other stock apps, which will help in conserving battery life. The [Very] Polar Bear and amusementpark_wheelee – THE NEW themes […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
