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Sprint rolling out Galaxy S8 Active July security update
The Galaxy S8 Active is being treated to the July 2019 security update by Sprint. The rugged variant of the Galaxy S8 is getting a new update with software version G892USQS5BSG2. It is an Android Oreo-based update, so the wait for the Android Pie (One UI) update continues. Sprint Galaxy S8 Active receiving latest security fixes Sprint has released […]
- By Sumit Adhikari
- 5 years ago
Galaxy S8 helps in saving the lives of 20 people in the Philippines
News reports about smartphones are always about specifications and new features. We rarely come across stories that throw light on the impact of these pocket computers on our lives. In one such story, Samsung’s Galaxy S8 has helped in saving the lives of 20 people at sea in Cebu province, Philippines, thanks to its IP68 […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ get QR code scanner with July 2019 update
Samsung detailed the security patch for the month of July 2019 today. The company rolled out some camera features with last month's update including the ability to scan QR codes using the camera app itself. That will now be possible on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ as well. The July 2019 security update has […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 years ago
You won’t believe this image of Saturn was taken on a Galaxy S8
South African astrophotographer Grant Petersen snapped a picture of the most recent occulation of Saturn and the moon using nothing more than a Galaxy S8 and a basic 8-inch Dobsonian telescope from his home base in Johannesburg — and the result is fascinating to say the least, with the image showcasing the second-largest in the […]
- By Josh L.
- 5 years ago
Sprint now rolling out April security update for the Galaxy S8
Earlier this week, Sprint started rolling out this month's security update for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ — and now it's turned its attention to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, distributing an identical release (G950USQU5DSD3/G955USQU5DSD3), which addresses five critical and dozens of high-risk vulnerabilities in the Android OS, as well as 15 that […]
- By Josh L.
- 5 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S9 users complain of battery drain after Android Pie update
Samsung began rolling out the stable Android Pie One UI update for the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in December last year. The update has now hit most of the regions and devices. And it appears, among many good things, the update has brought about heavy battery drainage issues for some users. Similar issues have hit […]
- By Sumit Adhikari
- 5 years ago
10 years of Samsung Galaxy S flagships: Looking back at the Galaxy S8!
Welcome to part eight of our 10 years of Samsung Galaxy S flagship series, in which we here at SamMobile talk about our experiences and memories of each of the nine Galaxy S flagships that have come before the Galaxy S10. Today, we look back at the Galaxy S8, the device that started Samsung's journey into […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Galaxy S8 4K 60fps video recording possible without root
Samsung's flagship smartphones come in both Exynos and Snapdragon variants to cater to different regions around the world. One of the disadvantages of using two different chipsets for the same model is that the company has to sometimes intentionally restrict supported features on one of the variants to maintain feature parity with the other. That’s […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Samsung is getting rid of Call Stickers on the Galaxy S8 and other devices
Some of you may have noticed stickers pop up when calling someone from the Galaxy S8. It's the feature Samsung refers to as Call Stickers and it was introduced with the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. They would come up if you called a contact who also had either flagship and both of you […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S8+
The Galaxy S8+ was an impressive smartphone when it made its debut last year. The Galaxy Note 7 fiasco was still fresh in our minds, but Samsung came out of the entire ordeal with a solid resolve. When the Galaxy S9+ came out, Galaxy S8+ owners probably didn't see much of a reason to upgrade […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Note 8 get stickers in the Samsung Calendar app
Samsung is rolling out an update to the Samsung Calendar app via the Galaxy Apps store. The update brings stickers support in calendar to the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 users. Until now, Samsung Calendar supported stickers only on the Galaxy S9/S9+ but is now available on older flagship devices as well. While some might […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Latest Samsung Experience update lets you rotate home screen on the Galaxy S8
A feature that has only been available on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ so far has seemingly been ported to the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and the Galaxy Note 8 by Samsung. The company is rolling out a new update for its Samsung Experience launcher which will enable you to rotate home screen on […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S9, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 win US military approval
Samsung today announced that the Galaxy S9/S9+, Galaxy S8/S8+ and the Galaxy Note 8 on Android 8.0 Oreo have received approval from the US military. This means that military personnel can now use these handsets for official business. These handsets have been added to the Approved Products List for the US Department of Defense. Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S9+ tops the global bestsellers list in April, Galaxy S8 takes 10th spot
According to the data from Counterpoint Research, Galaxy S9+ was the bestselling smartphone globally in April. Its smaller sibling, the Galaxy S9, came in second, pushing Apple’s iPhone X to the third spot. Strong sales in Asia Pacific and North American markets reportedly helped the Galaxy S9 series to snatch the top rankings. Since April marks […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Galaxy S Light Luxury a.k.a Galaxy S8 Lite officially launched in China
Recent reports had revealed that Samsung was working on a watered-down version of the Galaxy S8 and it was then referred to as the Galaxy S8 Lite by the rumor mill. We reported yesterday that Samsung is going to announce this device as the Galaxy S Light Luxury today and that's precisely what it has […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
