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    Galaxy A4 receives Wi-Fi certification

    Galaxy A4 receives Wi-Fi certification

    We've known for a little over three months that Samsung is working on yet another addition to its Galaxy A lineup called the Galaxy A4. Sadly, details regarding the handset's appearance and intended launch date have been non-existent, but it would now appear that it's one step closer to hitting the shelves as five carrier-branded […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 8 years ago
    8-4-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy A5, and more

    8-4-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy A5, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 releases a new video that highlights the Galaxy Note 7 launch event in 360 degrees

    Samsung releases a new video that highlights the Galaxy Note 7 launch event in 360 degrees

    If you missed out on watching the Galaxy Note 7 launch event live, you could catch up with the action once again. Samsung has released a new 360-degree video on its YouTube that highlights its Unpacked 2016 event where the Galaxy Note 7 and the new Gear VR were launched on August 2. Note that you'll have […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 8 years ago
    Earn $5 for every friend you invite to use Samsung Pay

    Earn $5 for every friend you invite to use Samsung Pay

    Following the release of its Samsung Rewards program yesterday, Samsung has kicked off a new promotion for all users of its mobile payment platform. Starting today through December 31, customers will have $5 added to their Rewards balance for each friend they invite to use Samsung Pay. Don't be thinking that you can trick the […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung gives an Olympic Games Limited Edition Galaxy S7 edge to all 12,500 Olympians competing in Rio 2016

    Samsung gives an Olympic Games Limited Edition Galaxy S7 edge to all 12,500 Olympians competing in Rio 2016

    Being the Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment, Samsung is pumping in a lot of resources to making its presence felt at the games this year. The company recently introduced the Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Limited Edition smartphone which features several cosmetic customizations to commemorate the Olympics and has also launched a […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung expects Galaxy Note 7 sales to beat the Galaxy Note 5

    Samsung expects Galaxy Note 7 sales to beat the Galaxy Note 5

    Samsung can now get down to the business of selling the Galaxy Note 7 and the company is optimistic that the new handset is going to do well. The head of Samsung's mobile business forecasts that the Galaxy Note 7 sales will beat that of its predecessor the Galaxy Note 5. These remarks were made by […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung may implement an iris scanner in its mid-range smartphones

    Samsung may implement an iris scanner in its mid-range smartphones

    On Tuesday, Samsung unveiled its first smartphone to feature an iris scanner, the Galaxy Note 7, and now it has been revealed that DJ Koh, President of Samsung's Mobile Division, is hoping to bring the technology to the firm's mid-range lineup once costs are more controllable. Although, we don't expect that to happen any time soon, seeing as it's […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung’s hoping that more developers create new features for the edge display

    Samsung’s hoping that more developers create new features for the edge display

    The Galaxy Note 7 is Samsung's third smartphone to feature a dual-edged AMOLED display. However, the functionality of the panel is a little underwhelming. As it stands, users can currently choose to display a clock, news ticker or a selection of other basic widgets on their edge screen. DJ Koh, President of Samsung’s Mobile Division, […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 8 years ago
    Canadian Galaxy Note 7 pre-orders to include free Level Box Pro Bluetooth speaker or Gear Fit 2

    Canadian Galaxy Note 7 pre-orders to include free Level Box Pro Bluetooth speaker or Gear Fit 2

    The Galaxy Note 7 is a pricey smartphone, and Samsung and carriers are sweetening the deal for those who pre-order the device by offering freebies like a Gear Fit 2, a 256GB microSD card, and even a year's worth of Netflix. In Canada, Samsung is switching things up a bit and is offering its Level Box Pro […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 8 years ago
    Sam’s Club probably has the best Galaxy Note 7 pre-order deal in the US

    Sam’s Club probably has the best Galaxy Note 7 pre-order deal in the US

    The Galaxy Note 7 is now available for pre-order from Samsung's carrier and retail partners in the United States. Customers can take their pick and they might want to take a look at the Galaxy Note 7 pre-order deal that Sam's Club is offering before making their decision. The freebies are mostly the same across all carrier […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung makes web browsing on the Gear VR more immersive

    Samsung makes web browsing on the Gear VR more immersive

    Samsung unveiled the new Gear VR headset alongside the Galaxy Note 7 yesterday. The new headset features incremental updates when compared to its predecessor but all of them contribute to providing a better user experience. Samsung has also been working to improve the web browsing experience in virtual reality. It has partnered with cloud graphics […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Hiya powers caller ID and spam detection in the Galaxy Note 7’s dialer app

    Hiya powers caller ID and spam detection in the Galaxy Note 7’s dialer app

    Samsung included caller ID and spam detection functionality in the Galaxy S7's dialer app and it's doing the same for the Galaxy Note 7. Hiya, a leading provider of this service, is going to power caller ID, spam detection and business search services in the new flagship's dialer app. Hiya tracks more than 1.5 billion […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Galaxy Note 7 unboxing video from T-Mobile features waterslides and lots of water

    Galaxy Note 7 unboxing video from T-Mobile features waterslides and lots of water

    There will be countless Galaxy Note 7 unboxing videos on YouTube that you can watch again and again while you wait for your unit to arrive but there won't be many like the one T-Mobile has made. Samsung brought back water resistance to its Galaxy S series with the Galaxy S7 and T-Mobile drove the […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung Rewards program gives you free money for using Samsung Pay

    Samsung Rewards program gives you free money for using Samsung Pay

    Samsung today released an update for Samsung Pay which adds support for the rumored Samsung Rewards program. The update is part of Samsung's continuous push to provide more value to users who have chosen its mobile payment service to make payments on the go. Samsung Pay now supports Samsung Reward cards, basically, these cards will be an […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    T-Mobile offering $200 discount on the Galaxy S7, the Galaxy S7 edge and the Galaxy Note 5

    T-Mobile offering $200 discount on the Galaxy S7, the Galaxy S7 edge and the Galaxy Note 5

    If you're in the United States and you want to purchase a new handset but don't want to spend too much money then T-Mobile's new promotion is right for you. As previously reported, the carrier is now offering $200 off some of Samsung's best smartphones. This promotion is aimed at those who are looking to […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung said to be in talks to buy auto components manufacturing arm from Fiat

    Samsung said to be in talks to buy auto components manufacturing arm from Fiat

    Samsung has been investing in smart automobiles segment from the past few months. It recently started collaborating with German car makers to develop smart brains for futuristic automobiles and also launched Samsung Connect Auto. Now, the company is said to be in talks to buy an auto components manufacturing brand. According to a report from […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung to launch dual-SIM variant of the Galaxy Note 7 in India

    Samsung to launch dual-SIM variant of the Galaxy Note 7 in India

    Samsung had announced earlier this year that the company would launch dual-SIM variants of its high-end smartphones in India. The company launched dual-SIM variants of the Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S7, and Galaxy S7 edge. Now, the company is gearing up to launch the dual-SIM variant of its latest Galaxy Note smartphone in India. According […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 8 years ago
    Wallpaper Wednesday: Patterns

    Wallpaper Wednesday: Patterns

    Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on seven patternized 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 […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 8 years ago
    Galaxy Note 7 has a blue light filter option built into the display settings

    Galaxy Note 7 has a blue light filter option built into the display settings

    Blue light isn't the best kind of light for the human eye, and the blue light from electronic displays is even worse. With the smartphone such an important part of our lives, our eyes are being exposed to a lot of unnecessary blue light in this day and age. OLED displays inherently emit less blue light […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 8 years ago
    Read back on all the Galaxy Note 7 news and details through the SamMobile Magazine

    Read back on all the Galaxy Note 7 news and details through the SamMobile Magazine

    The Galaxy Note 7 was made official yesterday, and here at SamMobile we spent our time bringing you all the details and information on Samsung's newest (and most feature-packed) flagship. There's a lot of new stuff on offer, and while many of you probably had your eyes glued to your mobile and PC screens getting all […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 8 years ago