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Latest Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), with regular updates and all the information you need.
Specs comparison: Galaxy A7 vs Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung launched the Galaxy A7 (2017) in January last year so it has been almost two years since this device was released. This was a significant update for the Galaxy A series at that time. It had a metal frame and 3D glass back. It clearly took inspiration from Samsung’s more premium offerings such as […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) goes official with triple rear cameras
After many leaks, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A7, its latest addition to the Galaxy A lineup (Samsung isn’t using the 2018 tag, but we’re guessing it will be present on the retail devices). Looking at the feature set, it appears to be the first device under the company’s new strategy for mid-range smartphones, […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Samsung rolling out July 2018 security update to the Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung started rolling out the Android 8.0 Oreo update to the Galaxy A7 (2017) in April. It’s a major OS update which brings a long list of new features and UI changes. Even before the dust settles down, Samsung has now released the July security patch to the Galaxy A7 (2017) in Iraq, Tunisia, Turkey, […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
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[Update: S9+ too] Samsung releases May 2018 security patch for the Galaxy S9
Samsung has already released the May 2018 security patch for a string of low-end and mid-range devices. The company rolled out this update for the Galaxy A8+ and Galaxy J1 mini Prime just yesterday. It has also rolled out this update for devices like the Galaxy J7 (2017) and Galaxy J2 Pro in the past […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 years ago
Galaxy A7 (2017) Oreo update is rolling out in more regions
Unlike the Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017), the Galaxy A7 (2017) Oreo update didn’t debut in Russia. Vietnam was the first market to get the A7 (2017) Oreo update, but it looks like Samsung Russia wasn’t too far behind and is also rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo for the largest of Samsung’s 2017 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Galaxy A7 (2017) Oreo update is rolling out in Vietnam
The Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) have been receiving the Android 8.0 Oreo update in Russia for a few days now, and it looks like the Galaxy A7 (2017) is joining the Oreo party today, only this time the update has been released in Vietnam. One of our readers has sent us screenshots […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy A7 receive latest security patch
As we approach the end of the month, Samsung is rolling out the latest security maintenance release to more supported devices. It has released the March 2018 security patch today for the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy A7 (2017). The relevant firmware files are now available for download. March 2018 security patch […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 years ago
Camera comparison: Galaxy A8+ (2018) vs Galaxy A7 (2017)
The Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) are Samsung’s first smartphones with dual front cameras, which, as we noted in our review, impressed us with their performance. On the back, the 16-megapixel sensor has carried over with the same megapixel count from the A5 (2017) and A7 (2017), but now has a larger aperture […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Galaxy A8+ (2018) in pictures
This year, the Infinity display that debuted on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ has made its way to Samsung’s mid-range lineup with the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018). Thanks to the 18:5:9 display, these phones are taller, narrower, and have larger screens than the Galaxy A5 (2017) and the Galaxy A7 (2017) […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Galaxy A5, A7 (2017) update brings selfie focus, other camera features
Samsung has added a number of new camera features for the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) in the latest update, somewhat bringing the two devices in line with their 2018 successors as far as camera functionality is concerned. We say somewhat because the Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) also pack upgraded camera […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Samsung releases December security patch for the Galaxy A7 (2017)
The December security update is gradually making its way to more devices. It was released for the 2016 and 2017 models of the Galaxy A3 just yesterday. Samsung has now rolled it out for the top-of-the-line model of its premium mid-range lineup. The Galaxy A7 (2017) is now receiving its December security patch update. Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 years ago
Specs comparison: Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Galaxy A8+ (2018)
Samsung has finally unveiled its new Galaxy A series handsets today. The Galaxy A8+ (2018) carries the baton from the Galaxy A7 (2017). This handset was initially supposed to be launched as the Galaxy A7 (2018) but Samsung has decided to switch up the names this year. The new handset is quite impressive on paper. […]
- By Martin R.
- 5 years ago
Galaxy A7 (2017) November security update rolling out in India
The Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) became the first devices to get the November security patch, and at least the A7 (2017) is now receiving the latest security update in India as well. The update is available over the air; it’s a 330 MB download, carries build number A720FXXU2BQK2, and is the first update […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Galaxy A7 (2018) surfaces with an Exynos 7885 CPU, 6GB of RAM
Samsung has started development of the successor to the Galaxy A7 (2017), according to a listing spotted on Geekbench’s online database on Wednesday, which points towards the handset sporting a 6-inch Full HD+ display ((2160 x 1080 pixels), a 1.6GHz Exynos 7885 octa-core processor and 6GB of RAM. There’s no word on whether the South […]
- By Josh L.
- 5 years ago
Samsung starts rolling out Android 7.0 to Galaxy A7 (2017) in India
Even though Google had released Android 7.0 late last year, Samsung launched this year’s variant of the Galaxy A7 with Android 6.0. However, Samsung has now started rolling out the Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy A7 (2017) in India. The Nougat-based update for the Galaxy A7 (2017) (SM-A720F) uses firmware version A720FXXU2BQI2 and has […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 6 years ago