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Galaxy A8 (2018) January security patch update rolling out
The Galaxy A8+ (2018) was quick to receive the January security patch update, with some markets getting the update before the phone hit retail shelves. The Galaxy A8 (2018) seemed to have been sidetracked, but Samsung is finally updating the smaller of its new mid-range phones with the latest security maintenance release (SMR). The update […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Bixby 2.0 may eliminate the need to say ‘Hi Bixby’ for every command
Samsung introduced its personal digital assistant Bixby last year with the Galaxy S8. The voice assistant is yet to receive a major update but as our reviews have shown, it holds a lot of promise for software that's only in its first iteration. Samsung introduced Bixby 2.0 three months ago at its developer conference in […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Hey Samsung, where’s your in-display fingerprint sensor?
It has consistently been rumored for the past few years that Samsung is going to introduce optical fingerprint recognition technology with a flagship smartphone. The Galaxy S8 was rumored to be the first commercially available smartphone with an in-display fingerprint sensor but that didn't happen. It decided against the idea because apparently, the technology wasn't […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Leaked video allegedly shows Galaxy S9 dummy unit
In what is the first Galaxy S9 leak after Samsung officially announced the date on which its next flagship will be unveiled, a video has cropped up on Weibo, purportedly showing a dummy unit of the smaller of the two Galaxy S9 variants. The dummy unit has a single rear camera with the fingerprint sensor […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
It’s official: Galaxy S9 launching on February 25 with ‘reimagined’ camera
How do you make it clear what a new flagship smartphone will be all about ahead of the smartphone's unveiling? By telling us directly through the phone's launch invite, that's how. For the Galaxy S9, the focus seems to be on the camera. Samsung is sending out invites for the February 25th Galaxy S9 UNPACKED […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 will feature an exclusive UX with features never seen before
Samsung is due to launch the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ next month and there's a lot of excitement among fans for the new flagship. We're gradually hearing more information about the new devices and while not all of it is bound to be accurate, it does help us develop an idea of what […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A3 (2017) gets January 2018 security patch
We may be reaching the end of January but many Samsung devices have yet to receive this month's security maintenance release. Samsung is gradually rolling out the firmware updates with this month's security patch to flagship and mid-range handsets across the globe. The Galaxy A3 (2017) is the latest device to receive the January 2018 […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s official PyeongChang 2018 app brings you closer to the Winter Olympics
Samsung has long been involved with the Olympic Games as a sponsor. It started back in 1988 when it was a local sponsor of the Olympic Games Seoul and the company later extended its commitment as the Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment category. The company today launched The Official App of PyeongChang […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 5 January 2018 update rolling out now
Quite a few Samsung handsets have received the January 2018 security update over the past couple of weeks. Even flagships like the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy Note 8 have received it in some markets. Samsung is gradually rolling out the update to more devices and now it's the Galaxy Note 5's turn. The Galaxy […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 Chinese certification reveals fast charging isn’t getting an upgrade
The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ went through the FCC's certification process much earlier than expected, but it looks like it's business as usual for 3C, one of China's certification authorities. The dual SIM S9 and S9+ have been spotted on the 3C database with model numbers SM-G9600/DS, SM-G9608/DS, and SM-G9605/DS. The first two are the Galaxy […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 January 2018 security patch update rolling out
The Galaxy Note 8, despite being the latest and greatest Samsung has to offer, doesn't receive the latest updates as quickly as one would expect. Even the January 2018 security patch has made its way to budget phones and older flagships before the Note 8, but thankfully, Samsung isn't making Note 8 owners wait too […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: January 22, 2018
Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly Firmware Magazine. You can think of it as your go-to resource to find out which of your Samsung devices has received a new update or if it’s going to receive a new firmware update in the near future. To keep things interesting, we present the Firmware Magazine […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Is Samsung revamping the Galaxy J series as well?
Samsung revamped the Galaxy A series recently and the new Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) handsets certainly appear to be promising. They're the first premium mid-range smartphones from Samsung with an Infinity Display, support for the Gear VR and also the first Samsung devices with a dual front camera. Is Samsung going to […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Oreo beta users: Do NOT flash ‘latest’ software through Smart Switch
I woke up this morning to an email from a Galaxy S8+ user running the Oreo beta in India, saying that there's a new update for his device on Samsung's Smart Switch software. I fired up my PC in excitement, thinking it might be the final release of Oreo. But as it turns out, Smart […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) initial impressions
The idea behind Samsung's Galaxy A series is simple: Take some key features from the flagship handsets, tone them down and package them into a more affordable device that's a step above your average mid-range Android-powered smartphone. It all started with the first generation Galaxy A series that was released in 2015 and this idea […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
