Recent articles by Josh L.

Samsung’s Chinese market share expected to drop below 2 percent in Q4

Samsung's share of the Chinese smartphone market will drop below 2 percent in the fourth quarter, according to Strategy Analytics. The firm ranked ninth in the People's Republic, with a 2 percent share, in the third quarter—but that's expected to drop to 1.6 percent by the time January arrives. Related: Samsung is having a tough time […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Samsung’s upcoming Black Friday deals include $50 off the Gear IconX (2018)

Samsung's upcoming Black Friday promotions for the United States have leaked online ahead of their commencement on Sunday, November 19—and they include healthy savings on everything from Chromebooks to TVs. $100 off the Chromebook Pro and more! Some of the best deals, as noted by Android Central, include $100 off the Chromebook Pro, $120 off […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

SamMobile Daily Recap: November 10, 2017 — Android 8.0 Oreo, Galaxy J5 (2016) and more!

We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a daily recap. Here’s what we published today. Firmware […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Watchface Friday: Here’s our selection of this week’s best watchfaces

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another edition of Watchface Friday! For those unaware, every Friday, we highlight a selection of our favorite watchfaces for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier. All of the offerings are available to download through the Galaxy Apps Store, so you can rest assured that you won’t have to search all over […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 11: New clock styles for the Always-On Display

Samsung has today released the second build of its Android 8.0 Oreo beta for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the United Kingdom–and, among other things, it transports a number of new clock styles for the Always-On Display (AOD). Related: Second Android 8.0 Oreo beta firmware released Before we dive into them, however, we'd like […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Samsung’s working on a full-screen compact smartphone, says tipster

Samsung's working on a full-screen compact smartphone, according to esteemed tipster Ice Universe; however, there's no guarantee that the handset, which is rumored to tout a sub-5-inch Infinity Display, will actually hit the shelves. Ice Universe wasn't able to confirm the identity of the unit, but we think it's safe to rule out the upcoming […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Samsung registers Couphone branding in Europe—but what’s it for?

Samsung has submitted the required paperwork to the European Union Intellectual Property Office to reserve a new brand name: Couphone—and before you ask, that isn't a typo. That's the peculiar moniker the firm is interested in. Truth be told, we don't have any information pertaining to the Couphone. Our first instinct was to compare the […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

SamMobile Daily Recap: November 9, 2017 — Exynos 7872, Galaxy Note 8 and more!

We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a daily recap. Here’s what we covered today. Business […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Themes Thursday: 24 new themes, but hardly any are worth your attention

It’s Thursday, which means that it’s time for another exciting edition of our weekly Themes Thursday segment. This week, eighteen new themes found their way onto the Store. Unfortunately, they’re not all worth of your attention as, sadly, the majority are priced too high and are a bit over-the-top. Check out four of the best new themes […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Unresponsive microphone on your Galaxy Note 8 or Galaxy S8? Try this!

If the microphone on your Galaxy Note 8 or Galaxy S8 isn't as responsive as it once was, try blowing into the USB area to clear any dust and lint that may have built up. We know, we know: it sounds like a belated April Fools joke. But it isn't. A member of our team […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Mophie releases two fantastic battery cases for the Galaxy Note 8

Mophie has announced the Charge Force and Juice Pack, a lightweight wireless-charging cover and an integrated battery case, for the Galaxy Note 8. They're priced at $49.95 and $99.95, respectively, but you'll need to shell out a little more if you opt for the former. Why's that, I hear you ask? Well, the Charge Force […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Samsung’s Exynos 7872 SoC receives Bluetooth certification

Samsung's yet-to-be-announced Exynos 7872 system-on-chip (SoC), which Galaxy Club believes could debut on the upcoming Galaxy A3 (2018), has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG, indicating that its release is right around the corner. Information surrounding the Exynos 7827 is sparse Not a lot is known about the mysterious Exynos 7872, other than that it bundles compatibility […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

SamMobile Daily Recap: November 8, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9 and more!

We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a daily recap. Here’s what we published today. Firmware […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Wallpaper Wednesday: Illustration

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting five illustrated backgrounds. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ — and just about any other smartphone on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want to download and set […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Galaxy S9 could enter mass production as soon as next month

The upcoming Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ could enter mass production as soon as next month, according to reliable tipster Ice Universe. If that turns out to be true—and we have no information to doubt the source's claim—there's a chance Samsung's next flagship could hit the shelves a little sooner than expected. While the prospect […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

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