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    Knox 2.7 improves security on the Galaxy Note 7

    Knox 2.7 improves security on the Galaxy Note 7

    Knox 2.7 is the latest version of Samsung's mobile security software and it significantly improves security on the company's latest flagship handset. It has several new security features which will be of great benefit particularly to enterprise users, the features provide enhanced protection of personal and work data as well as greater convenience. Knox 2.7's […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung confirms plans to launch Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage in China

    Samsung confirms plans to launch Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage in China

    There were numerous rumors about the Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, but Samsung finally launched it earlier this month with just 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. However, the company still has plans to launch the 6GB RAM variant of the Galaxy Note 7, but only in China. […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung delays Galaxy Note 7 release in The Netherlands

    Samsung delays Galaxy Note 7 release in The Netherlands

    Recent reports have revealed that Samsung is seeing high demand for the Galaxy Note 7. The handset is available for pre-order in several markets across the globe and it appears that supply constraints are forcing the company to manage the release schedule. Just yesterday Samsung Malaysia confirmed that the launch was being delayed in the […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 launched in India, priced at INR 59,900

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 launched in India, priced at INR 59,900

    After unveiling the Galaxy Note 7 earlier this month, Samsung has launched it in India today. Priced at INR 59,900 ($895), the Galaxy Note 7 will be available for pre-order from August, while general availability will start from September 2nd. The device will be available in black, gold, and silver. Sadly, the Blue Coral variant of […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 8 years ago
    8-11-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy Note 5, and more

    8-11-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6 edge, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung to launch the Galaxy Note 7 in Bahrain on Friday, August 19

    Samsung to launch the Galaxy Note 7 in Bahrain on Friday, August 19

    Samsung has today announced that it will launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 7, in Bahrain on Friday, August 19. The handset will be available in three colors — Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, and Silver Titanium — and will carry a price tag of BD315 ($835). All customers who pre-order the handset will […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung to acquire luxury home appliance manufacturer Dacor

    Samsung to acquire luxury home appliance manufacturer Dacor

    It has been revealed today that Samsung has entered into an agreement to acquire luxury home appliance manufacturer Dacor. It's currently unclear why the South Korean company is purchasing the firm, but we believe that it will utilize Dacor's branding, credibility, and resources to manufacture innovative products for the luxury IoT market. Unfortunately, Samsung hasn't […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 8 years ago
    Galaxy Note 7 delayed in Malaysia because of supply shortage

    Galaxy Note 7 delayed in Malaysia because of supply shortage

    The Galaxy Note 7 was one of the most highly anticipated flagship smartphones of this year and if pre-order performance is any indication, the handset is going to do well for itself in the market. It appears that Samsung might be facing a supply shortage at least in some markets because the company has decided to […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung Canada says Galaxy Note 7 pre-orders are ‘outstanding’

    Samsung Canada says Galaxy Note 7 pre-orders are ‘outstanding’

    The Galaxy Note 7 can now be pre-ordered in several markets across the globe and we've already heard that pre-order performance has been stellar in Samsung's home base of South Korea. That also appears to be the case elsewhere. Pre-orders for the new handset are open in Canada where it will be released on August 19th. […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Wallpaper Wednesday: Comics

    Wallpaper Wednesday: Comics

    Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on eleven comic-themed backgrounds. 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 images float your […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 8 years ago
    Galaxy Note 7 is the first commercial smartphone to support 4×4 MIMO

    Galaxy Note 7 is the first commercial smartphone to support 4×4 MIMO

    Samsung talked about the Galaxy Note 7's major features at its event but there are always some features that are only discovered later. One such discovery has now been made for the Galaxy Note 7 as well, it turns out that Samsung's new flagship is actually the first commercial handset to support 4×4 MIMO. Users […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    SamMobile Premium July giveaway winners

    SamMobile Premium July giveaway winners

    July is over, and we have selected the winners of the month’s SamMobile Premium giveaway! The prize for July was the Gear Fit 2, Samsung's latest fitness tracker. Who got lucky? Well, here are the winners for July 2016! Username: lowfire Country: Sweden Username: AcquirE Country: Germany Username: edge27 Country: Australia For this month (August), we will be giving the Gear Fit 2 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 8 years ago
    Galaxy S6 edge gets August security update, includes patch for ‘critical security vulnerability’

    Galaxy S6 edge gets August security update, includes patch for ‘critical security vulnerability’

    Samsung is pushing out an update to the Galaxy S6 edge to get the device on the security patches from the month of July. The changelog mentions a “patch for a critical security vulnerability”, although it's not clear if this for the recently discovered QuadRooter vulnerability. It probably isn't, as that exploit can only work when someone […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 8 years ago
    Powered by Gear VR, a British man is cycling across the UK in virtual reality

    Powered by Gear VR, a British man is cycling across the UK in virtual reality

    The magic of immersive virtual reality experiences is that they make you feel as if you're in a completely different place even if you can't find the motivation to get off the couch. Samsung's Gear VR headset is great for experiencing virtual reality and a British man is using it to do something truly unique. Aaron […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Gear Fit 2 fitness tracker already discounted by $30

    Gear Fit 2 fitness tracker already discounted by $30

    It has been around two months since Samsung launched its new fitness tracking wearable device called the Gear Fit 2. It was released in a handful of countries initially including but not limited to the United States, Germany, France and Spain. One of Samsung's major retail partners has decided to cut the price of the Gear […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage may cost over $900

    Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage may cost over $900

    Prior to the Galaxy Note 7's official announcement it was rumored that the handset would feature 6GB of RAM. That's not the case as the handset comes with 4GB of RAM which is more than enough but for some fans more is never enough. We recently found out that Samsung could soon launch a variant of […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung is now leading the global enterprise SSD market

    Samsung is now leading the global enterprise SSD market

    Following data reported by several analyst firms, Samsung today announced that it's now leading the global enterprise SSD market and is the number one supplier of enterprise solid state drives used in corporate data centers. IDC's latest report shows that Samsung rose to this position in the first quarter of this year and that it now […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    DisplayMate finds that the Galaxy Note 7′s display can go as high as 1048 nits of peak brightness

    DisplayMate finds that the Galaxy Note 7′s display can go as high as 1048 nits of peak brightness

    Samsung somehow manages to surprise us every six months by improving display quality on its smartphones even further just when we start to think that it can't get any better. Just six months ago, DisplayMate conducted an in-depth test on Galaxy S7 and S7 edge's displays and found them to be the best in the […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 8 years ago
    Exclusive: Samsung Z2 specifications confirmed, will be available in these countries

    Exclusive: Samsung Z2 specifications confirmed, will be available in these countries

    Samsung is planning on launching its third Tizen-powered smartphone in the very near future. There have been a lot of rumors and reports about this handset but now we can exclusively confirm the full specifications of the Samsung Z2. It's still a low-end handset that has specs comparable to its predecessor so don't keep your fingers crossed for […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung rolls out July security patch for the Galaxy J5, Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy S3 Neo

    Samsung rolls out July security patch for the Galaxy J5, Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy S3 Neo

    Samsung has started distributing the July security update to all unlocked variants of the Galaxy J5, Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy S3 Neo located in Europe. The upgrade weighs in at 90MB and brings the security level to July 1 and not July 5 like the upgrade Vodafone pushed out for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 8 years ago