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Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ specs and release date officially announced
The day that all of you had been waiting for is finally here. Samsung took to the stage in New York City today to officially confirm the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ specs and release date. The company says that its flagship pushes the boundaries of traditional smartphones with its seamless hardware design. It comes […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
[Poll] Will you be buying the Galaxy S8/S8+?
Based on our initial impressions, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are Samsung's best smartphones to date. Both sport a gorgeous Infinity Display, powerful processors and fantastic software features (think Bixby). This sparks the question: Are you planning on picking one up? Be sure to let us know in the poll below, and drop a comment in the section […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
![[Update: YouTube link] Here’s where you can watch the Galaxy S8 launch livestream](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S8-Unpacked-2017-226x127.jpg)
[Update: YouTube link] Here’s where you can watch the Galaxy S8 launch livestream
Update: We have added Samsung's official live YouTube video for the event below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfJVUd1gjT8 Original story: Samsung will unveil its flagship smartphones for 2017, the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+, later today. The devices would be unveiled at the company's press conference at the David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center in New York (11AM EDT) and at […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ gets Nougat in India and Sri Lanka
It was only yesterday that the Galaxy Note 5 started receiving the Nougat update in India, and Samsung is now pushing out the update to the Galaxy S6 edge+ in the country. Both devices have usually been updated at the same time since they launched in 2015, and it's good to see the trend is […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
European Galaxy S6 edge+ Nougat firmware now available online
The Galaxy S6 edge+ began its transition to Android 7.0 Nougat around a week ago, and the update's availability has now reached the European continent. Nougat firmware for the SM-G928F model is now available from our database for a a couple of countries, so those interested can download these firmware files and update their S6 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: March 28, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Samsung Z4 and more!
We publish a fair few of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the bulk 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 on SamMobile. But, we think we’ve come up with a solution — a daily recap. In […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
![[Update: More details!] Pre-order Galaxy S8 from our selected partners and receive a special gift!](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/silver-galaxy-s7-edge-226x127.jpg)
[Update: More details!] Pre-order Galaxy S8 from our selected partners and receive a special gift!
Samsung is finally going to unveil the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ tomorrow and it's also going to confirm the official pricing and availability details for its new flagship smartphone. Previous reports have suggested that pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 might open in the first week of April, in some markets they might go live […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Pay to Play: An examination of Samsung’s rising smartphone prices
We’ve seen the cost of the next Galaxy already, enough to know that Italy will have it a little harder than the rest of us with buying the upcoming devices, but some believe these new prices are indicative of an upward trend for Samsung: that is, the upcoming prices are part of a phone trend […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 68% on a 32GB EVO microSD card
For a limited time only, you can pick up a 32GB EVO microSD card for $11.99 (68% off). That's a fantastic price to pay for a chip that not only offers super-fast transfer speeds, but is also waterproof and resistant to extreme temperatures. If you like the sound of the 32GB EVO microSD card and […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Latest Gear S3 classic and frontier update brings new features and improvements
Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier smartwatches today. Firmware version R770XXU2BQC5 and R760XXU2BQC5 is now being rolled out for both wearable devices respectively. The latest update brings a handful of new features and improvements for these devices. Gear S3 owners can now add new […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
![[Firmware now online] Samsung releases Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy Note 5 in India](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/note-5-nougat-226x127.png)
[Firmware now online] Samsung releases Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy Note 5 in India
It has only been a couple of weeks since Samsung released the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy Note 5 in Turkey. We knew that it was only a matter of time before the update made its way to other markets across the globe. Last week, Nougat for the Galaxy Note 5 was released […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 will not be sold in the United States
Samsung confirmed yesterday that it's going to bring back the Galaxy Note 7. It's going to sell refurbished units in select markets across the globe. These units will reportedly have a smaller battery so that they don't catch fire like the original units did. Samsung has said that it's going to work with local regulators […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
March security update now arriving on the Galaxy S5 in Europe
Hot on the heels of the Galaxy J3 (2016), Samsung has started distributing the March security update for the Galaxy S5 (yeah, you read that right!) in Europe. As you're probably well aware by now, the upgrade bundles patches for 73 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures in the Android OS and 12 fixes specifically for Galaxy smartphones. If […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung releases March security patch for the Galaxy J3 (2016) in Europe
Samsung has started rolling out this month's security update for the Galaxy J3 (2016) in Europe. The upgrade transports patches for a total of 73 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures in the Android OS and an additional 12 fixes specifically for Galaxy-branded smartphones. There's one thing we should note, though. The OTA weighs in at approximately 170MB […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Z4 certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance
A little more than two weeks after it was spotted on the FCC's online database, Samsung's next-generation Tizen smartphone, the Samsung Z4 (SM-Z400F), has been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Unfortunately, details about the Samsung Z4 are sparse. All we know for certain is that it'll be the first device on the market to ship running the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: March 27, 2017 — Galaxy S8 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
Unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge finally get March security update in US but that’s not enough
Samsung has taken a lot of flak from unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners in the United States. Despite the fact that factory unlocked devices normally receive updates sooner than their carrier-locked counterparts, the unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge last received an update in the US back in December. Samsung released […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Our video review of the Galaxy A5 (2017) is now online!
A little over a month ago, we published our comprehensive review of the mid-range Galaxy A5 (2017) — and now we've released our accompanying video review. If, after reading our thoughts, you're still torn between whether to pick it up or not, the short, in-depth clip should help you make a decision. Check it out below: […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung confirms that it is bringing back the Galaxy Note 7 as a refurbished device
We had reported a few weeks ago that Samsung might sell the Galaxy Note 7 as refurbished units shortly. The South Korean smartphone giant has now confirmed that it will bring the Galaxy Note 7 as a refurbished smartphone in some markets depending on regulatory approvals and local demands. In an official blogpost, Samsung has […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Is Samsung now making up for smaller batteries by lowering display resolution?
Android 7.0 Nougat brought many new features to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, and we discovered a slew of minor changes the new version of the OS made across the board. One important change post Nougat was the lowered screen resolution, as the S7 and S7 edge default to Full HD after being […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
