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Here’s some explosive news: Galaxy Note 7 just got certified with Oreo

Samsung hasn't yet been able to release the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the one flagship it was able to fall back on when the Galaxy Note 7 met its untimely demise, but someone at the company sure had enough time to test Oreo on the discontinued Note 7 and send it to the Wi-Fi […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
6 years ago

Fact or fiction? Galaxy Note 8 has ‘most generous battery capacity’ of any Note series device

Now, before you reach for those pitchforks, let me say that the words in the title aren't mine or one of my colleagues' at SamMobile. They come straight from Samsung, or at least from the company's Samsung Members app, from a section on official performance tips for the Galaxy Note 8. And, frankly, if we […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
7 years ago

Samsung Spain hands out 200 free Galaxy Note 8 units on a plane

Samsung's reputation took a hit because of the Galaxy Note 7. The handset's faulty battery made it a fire risk so it was quickly banned from airplanes. The airlines actually started making announcements that the Galaxy Note 7 was not allowed in the cabin. The company bounced back with the Galaxy Note 8. The great […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Customers can now pre-order the Galaxy Note FE in Malaysia

It was reported a couple of weeks back that the Galaxy Note FE launch might take place in Malaysia. It's going to be the first country outside South Korea to receive the refurbished version of the Galaxy Note 7. The confirmation about the Galaxy Note FE Malaysia launch came through last week. Customers who want […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Galaxy Note FE to launch in Malaysia on October 25

Samsung has announced that it will launch the Galaxy Note FE, the refurbished variant of the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7, in Malaysia on October 25. The handset will be available to purchase from both the firm's online and brick-and-mortar stores, as well as a number of authorized third-party retailers, for RM 2,599 ($616). Related: Galaxy Note […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 sold out in South Korea

Samsung had to recall millions of units of the Galaxy Note 7 due to battery issues. It later decided to launch a refurbished variant of the handset to limit the environmental impact of the recall. Thus the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 was announced as the Galaxy Note FE in July this year. The Galaxy Note […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Samsung wants you to know it appreciates your continued support

There's no denying the fact that the Galaxy Note 7 debacle turned a number of customers to the dark side (iOS), but the majority stuck with Samsung while it rebuilt its reputation—and now it wants you to know its grateful. On Tuesday, the firm took to its YouTube channel to share a short “Thank You” […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Samsung brought in a safety consultant to ensure battery safety for the Galaxy Note 8

Samsung absolutely does not want a repeat of what it went through with the Galaxy Note 7. Last year's flagship handset had to be recalled twice and discontinued due to faulty batteries. Samsung has since introduced a new 8-point battery testing standard to ensure battery safety. The company wasn't going to take any chances with […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Galaxy Note 7 owners get a discount on the Galaxy Note 8

The Galaxy Note 7 was an absolute disaster for Samsung. The company had to recall the handset twice due to faulty batteries. It eventually saw the writing on the wall and decided to discontinue the handset. Samsung booked billions in losses due to the Galaxy Note 7. Customers were irked by the recall and refund […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Specs comparison: Galaxy Note 8 vs. Galaxy Note 7

Samsung's finally taken the wraps off the much-anticipated Galaxy Note 8—and naturally, we want to see how it compares to its now-recalled predecessor, the Galaxy Note 7. The most noticeable difference is—of course—the shiny new Infinity Display, though that is not all that has changed. It's safe to say that the Galaxy Note 8 is […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Galaxy Note 7 class action lawsuit ruling will be appealed by customers

The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of Samsung yesterday in a class action lawsuit filed by 1,900 customers of the Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea. They were seeking compensation for the troubles that they faced after the Galaxy Note 7 was recalled. They wanted the company to pay $822,000 as compensation. The […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Samsung gets a favorable ruling in Galaxy Note 7 class action lawsuit

Some 1,900 owners of the Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea filed a class action lawsuit against the company last year. They sought compensation for their troubles after the handset was recalled twice and eventually discontinued. They wanted compensation to the tune of $822,000. Samsung was quick to cater to Galaxy Note 7 customers after […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Samsung destroys 3 percent of its monthly battery inventory to keep you safe

The Galaxy Note 7 battery incident was very unfortunate for Samsung. It could have been one of the best-selling smartphones to ever come out of the company but it met its fate at the hands of a defective battery. After the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, Samsung launched a thorough investigation into the matter and determined […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Galaxy Note 8 specs, design and price: What we know so far

Samsung finally confirmed yesterday when it's going to unveil the Galaxy Note 8. The company has sent invites to the press for an event in New York City on August 23 where it's going to officially announce the successor to the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7. There's a lot of anticipation surrounding this handset given that […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Galaxy Note 8 launch date has been confirmed by Samsung

There has been a lot of speculation about the Galaxy Note 8's launch in recent weeks. Reports have suggested that the handset will be launched earlier than previously expected. This means that Samsung won't be unveiling it at the IFA 2017 convention in September. Samsung's mobile boss recently confirmed that the Galaxy Note 8 is […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

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