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Dubious images of the Galaxy A5 (2017) metal shell leaked
We exclusively confirmed about a week ago that Samsung is now working on the Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 (2017). The 2016 iteration of the Galaxy A series was released nine months ago so it's time for the series to be refreshed. We've reported on purported specifications of the Galaxy A5 (2017) previously and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Gear S3 release date is November 4
Samsung unveiled the Gear S3 smartwatch about a week ago but it's yet to formally confirm pricing and availability information for this device. It did provide a suggested retail price of €399 in Europe but didn't say when the smartwatch is going to be released. A tweet from the Samsung Netherlands official Twitter account mentions that the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung patent envisions Galaxy phone running Android and Windows simultaneously
There's something fascinating about mobile devices that are capable of switching between different operating systems. In practice, those hardly ever work out, though. For example, Samsung's dual boot tablet Ativ Q was introduced, but never made it to the market. Still, Samsung has not given up on the idea, as testified by the publication of […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Will you replace, exchange or get a refund for your Galaxy Note 7?
By now you will be well aware that Samsung has issued a voluntary recall of the Galaxy Note 7 due to a battery cell issue it has identified. Samsung is going to voluntarily replace all Galaxy Note 7 units it has shipped out since the release on August 19. Customers have the option to get […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
SamMobile is looking for a news author based in the US
Here at SamMobile, we are dedicated to bringing our readers the latest scoop on everything related to Samsung’s mobile devices, and we are currently looking to hire a news author that can contribute towards that end. If you’re a fan/user of Samsung devices and have the writing skills to, well, write about them, then this […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung pushes out September security patch for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe
Samsung has today started rolling the September security patch to all factory unlocked variants of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe. The upgrade, which carries the firmware version XXU1BPHJ, also transports the revamped Gallery application that made its debut appearance on board the Galaxy Note 7, in addition to compatibility for Samsung […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus will offer a full refund to every Galaxy Note 7 customer
Last Friday, Samsung announced a global recall of the Galaxy Note 7 after it found that faulty batteries were the reason for a few handsets catching fire while on charge. To compensate for the inconvenience, the firm revealed that it would allow owners to swap in their device for a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
09-06-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Grand Prime, Galaxy S7, 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 tells the Gear S3’s design story in new video
Samsung's latest smartwatch is a story of refinement. The company has made a lot of tweaks to the Gear S2 which is already one of the best smartwatches it has ever made and transformed it into something even better with the Gear S3. Samsung took inspiration from classic analog Swiss timepieces to create what it […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Alcatel’s standalone VR headset is powered by Samsung’s Exynos chipset
Samsung offers one of the best mobile VR headsets in the market right now with its Gear VR series. Now, the company has started offering its chipsets to other virtual reality headset manufacturers. The latest in the line is the Alcatel Vision, a standalone VR headset, which is powered by the Exynos 7420 octa-core SoC from Samsung. The […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Oculus warns against using the Gear VR with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung is getting all the unwanted attention after multiple reports of Galaxy Note 7 units exploding due to faulty batteries. Now, Oculus has warned Gear VR users against using the Galaxy Note 7 until Samsung replaces their units with new ones. The company has also sent an email to Gear VR users with the same […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Batteries from Samsung SDI won’t be used in the Galaxy Note 7 temporarily
After the Galaxy Note 7 battery fiasco, Samsung Electronics has decided to temporarily stop using batteries from Samsung SDI in the Galaxy Note 7. This news comes straight out of the company's homeland South Korea. Various analysts predict that the Galaxy Note 7 recall could cost Samsung as much as $1 billion. Samsung SDI provides […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Design patent shows Samsung is working on a smart ring
An application for a design patent reveals that Samsung is not only working on a smart ring, but that development is already well underway. The patent application, filed in December of last year with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, shows a ring design with a volume rocker, buttons for answering a call, and possibly some kind of […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
Here’s the most interesting Samsung news from last week
Samsung was very busy last week. Not only did it take the wraps off the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier, but it announced its recall program for the faulty Galaxy Note 7. Understandably, not all Samsung fans have the time to keep up to date with all the news that breaks in a week, but, fortunately, […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung will launch premium home appliances under the Dacor brand
Samsung confirmed last month that it had acquired luxury home appliance company Dacor. The California-based company is best known for its professional-quality cooking ranges for homes as well as its in-home ventilation hoods. Samsung didn't immediately reveal why it had decided to acquire Dacor. It was initially said that following the completion of this acquisition Dacor […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung says Galaxy Note 7 recall will cost a ‘heartbreaking amount,’ analysts predict $1 billion hit
Samsung has shipped more than 2.5 million units of the Galaxy Note 7 ever since this smartphone was released in the third week of August. The company is now having to recall those units because of a battery cell issue that Samsung has identified. It's going to voluntary replace all Galaxy Note 7 units or give […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung showcased some new C-Lab projects at IFA 2016
Samsung's Creative Lab (C-Lab) innovation program was introduced last year. Through this program Samsung allows its employees to develop their own business ideas and it gives them the time and resources they need to develop that idea into a product. Just three months ago Samsung announced that 18 employees who were working on a total of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s handling of the Galaxy Note 7 recall raises concerns
You might have heard by now that Samsung has issued a voluntary recall of the Galaxy Note 7. It's going to replace every single unit shipped to customers since the device was released on August 19. Samsung was quick to look into reports of the Galaxy Note 7's battery exploding, it identified a battery cell issue […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 recall does not affect customers in China
An issue with the Galaxy Note 7's battery cell has forced Samsung to recall millions of Galaxy Note 7 units shipped since the handset was launched on August 19. Samsung will work with its carrier and retail partners to offer voluntary replacement of all units while customers also have the option to get a full […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s S Note now in beta mode at Google Play, Samsung calls for testers
Samsung is no stranger to releasing proprietary apps over at the Google Play Store. Over the last year, the company has brought apps such as S Health, Wi-Fi Transfer, Samsung Music, Samsung Voice Recording, and even the Galaxy Note's most cherished application, S Note, to Google's app store for the larger Android user base. The […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
