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Wallpaper Wednesday: Winter
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on ten light blur wallpapers. All images are available in a FHD resolution, which is a perfect fit for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 5 and other flagships, but they can, of course, be used on different smartphones too. If any of the following […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung faces patent lawsuit related to FinFET technology
Samsung is pushing forward with its 10nm FinFET technology for the upcoming Galaxy S8, but a new report out of Samsung's home country says the Korean giant may face a setback. According to The Korea Herald, the US-based Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (or KAIST, for short) is suing Samsung over FinFET patent […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Why the Galaxy S8 could be a game changer for Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has changed the way that we look at the company's products. The manufacturer has been under fire continuously since September over the Note 7, and the only ray of hope has been the anticipation of the Galaxy S8. There was talk that the handset will be released by January 2017 instead […]
- By Valerie R.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Quantum Dot TV ranked first in German consumer review
For at least the last two years, Samsung has been heavily investing in Quantum Dot TVs, and said earlier this year that it would bring 14 new Quantum Dot TVs to market. Samsung is now seeing the fruit of its labor. A new German consumer review has given Samsung's Super Ultra High-Definition (SUHD) Quantum Dot […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Get $200 off on Samsung’s 55-inch curved 4K TV from Amazon
Now that Amazon, Netflix, YouTube, and some other video services are offering streaming 4K content, it's a good time to invest in an excellent 4K television. If you are planning to get one this holiday season, have a look at this 55-inch curved 4K TV from Samsung. It is currently being sold for $847.99 on […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Patent application shows next-gen Gear VR headset with position, face and eye tracking
A patent application, filed by Samsung last May but published recently, shows a Gear VR headset with extended tracking capabilities. The documentation reveals that not only the headset's position can be tracked, but also movements of the wearer's eyes and their facial expressions. An important limitation of the current Gear VR is the fact that, […]
- By Michel G.
- 7 years ago
We’re making SamMobile even better and we need your help!
SamMobile has come a long way since our humble community got its start as a one-stop destination for Samsung firmware. Since launching back in December 2011, SamMobile has seen monumental growth over the past couple of years and our readers have been an integral part of our success. We are firm believers in the fact […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung releases firmware update for the Gear S3 in the US
After launching the Gear S3 in the US, Samsung has now rolled out the second firmware update for its smartwatch. The update brings improved GPS performance for the S Health and the Golf Navi apps on the Gear S3. The update also brings some changes to the time zone settings in the World Clock app […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Meizu’s new flagship smartphone uses Samsung’s Exynos 8890 processor
Meizu and Samsung have quite a history together. The former's high-end smartphones have been using Samsung's Exynos processors for quite some time. Now, the Chinese smartphone brand has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Pro 6 Plus, and it uses Samsung's latest Exynos 8890 chipset. The Meizu Pro 6 Plus features a 5.7-inch QHD AMOLED display, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016) launched in South Korea
Samsung launched its revamped Galaxy On series a couple of months ago. It was a complete overhaul compared to what Samsung launched last year with the Galaxy On5 Pro and Galaxy On7 Pro. The Galaxy On5 (2016) and Galaxy On7 (2016) were initially launched in China only but the company in now going to sell […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung adds $9 billion to its market value as shares soar to record highs
Samsung Electronics' much-awaited response to the corporate restructuring proposal put forward by minority shareholder Elliott Associates finally came through yesterday. While the company has given itself six months to decide whether or not it would want to split Samsung Electronics into two, it announced some eagerly anticipated measures to boost shareholder value in the short-term. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
New Galaxy J7 (2016) update for Europe brings November security patch
Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in Europe which brings the November security patch. The update weighs in at just under 190MB. Aside from bringing fixes and patches for bugs and vulnerabilities identified in the November security patch, the update also includes stability and performance improvements. Software […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Exclusive BALR. Gear S3 edition launching soon in The Netherlands
A couple of days before the Gear S2 was due to be released in The Netherlands, Samsung announced a collaboration with fashion brand BALR, which was founded in 2013 by professional football players Demy de Zeeuw, Eljero Elia and Gregory van der Wiel. It's a brand that's focused on football players. You might have seen […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J7 Prime lands in the US at Amazon
The Galaxy J7 Prime has arrived in India and in the Philippines, but the metal-clad smartphone had not landed in one of Samsung's biggest markets. That changes today, as the device has landed in the US by way of famous online retailer Amazon. The device is now available for around $290. The device features the same specs […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Samsung denied appeal on $119.6 million iPhone patent verdict
A jury verdict handed down in May 2014 found that both Apple and Samsung had infringed on each others' patents and even though Apple had sought $2.2 billion in damages, Samsung was ordered to pay $119.6 million for violating on three of Apple's patents. The patents were related to iPhone slide-to-unlock, quick links and auto-correct. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Pimp My Pixel: reflect your Galaxy Note 7 rebel pride with Google’s Live Photos Case
I've done a VR hardware comparison between the Samsung Gear VR and the Google Daydream View this week, primarily because, as a pre-order customer for the Pixel XL, I received the Daydream View headset (an $80 value) for free. I do love pre-order promos. And yet, I remember thinking to myself one night that, for all the appreciation I […]
- By Deidre R.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: 128GB EVO Plus microSD card from Samsung at 62% discount
Samsung's EVO Plus series of microSD cards are some of the fastest ones out there, and if you have any recently released smartphone from Samsung, you should have one of these to store all those high-resolution images, 4K videos, and lossless audio files. If you don't have one already, now is a great time to buy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
11-29-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note 5, and more
Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various regions […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay launch gets delayed to 2017 in the UK
Samsung launched its mobile payment service, Samsung Pay, in South Korea and the US last year. Later the company began the service in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Russia, Singapore, Spain, and a few other countries. The company promised earlier this year that it would bring Samsung Pay to the UK by the end of 2016. However, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 investigation result expected to be announced next month
Samsung has been investigating the cause of the Galaxy Note 7's tendency to catch fire even after it switched battery suppliers and promised that the replacement units sent out after the first recall were safe. The company has said that it's going to make the results of this investigation public. Industry sources cited in a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
