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After being off-air for almost two months, SamMobile TV will return tomorrow, March 15, at 13:00 CET. That's 13:00 GMT and 18:30 IST. And take it from us, it's not something to be missed; we'll be discussing Android Q, the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy S10, after making a surprise announcement. Our most dedicated fans […]
Samsung introduced an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint reader with the Galaxy S10, eliminating the need to stretch to the rear of the device for biometric authentication. But, as is the case with anything new, it's going to take some getting used to — and we want to know how you feel about it now, after less […]
Samsung's main aim is to create a full-screen smartphone, wherein the camera and all the required front-facing sensors, including the earpiece speaker, are mounted beneath the screen — without a notch, hole-punch or any other sort of cut-out in sight, according to a report from Yonhap News. “Punching a hole in the OLED display is […]
The Galaxy Fold hasn't even hit the shelves yet, but that hasn't stopped rumors circulating about Samsung's next foldable handset — dubbed the Galaxy Fold Watch — and the latest web the rumor mill has spun is that it could be worn on a wrist like a watch. Best not get too excited, though: the […]
Now the Galaxy S10 has hit the shelves, discussion has shifted to the Galaxy Note 10. We've heard a lot about what the successor will bring to the table, and now a set of renders released by Phone Arena could show us what it will look like. It's important to emphasize, however, that this design […]
Samsung Pay will soon be compatible with Discovery Bank and Investec in South Africa, it has been revealed. The move will bump the total number of supported financial institutions in the region up to seven, with the most recent addition being FNB, following in the footsteps of Absa, RMB, Standard Bank and Virgin Money. There's […]
Bad news: You can't store Bitcoin in the Blockchain KeyStore wallet on the Samsung Galaxy S10, despite the token's logo appearing in pre-release images of the application. That's because the client is only compatible with Ethereum and Ethereum-derived tokens, according to CoinDesk Korea. It's a little strange that Samsung has decided to omit what's without […]
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ — and Galaxy S10, for that matter — will cost a fortune to repair as the excessive use of strong adhesive makes it nothing short of a nightmare to dismantle and reassemble, according to teardown expert iFixit, and that's something that's going to need to be done as the handset has […]
Samsung is working on a TV that requires no cables whatsoever to function, according to a new patent. The supporting documentation explains how such a device works: an electromagnetic bar is mounted between the TV and the wall, drawing current from a base station, which also doubles as a soundbar, that generates an electromagnetic field […]
Samsung has recognised that a large number of screen protectors on the market won't work with the Galaxy S10‘s ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint reader, so it's installed one on the device that will. But it's nothing to write home about, because it's plastic and will no doubt scratch over time — so it's more of a […]
The first software update for the Samsung Galaxy S10+, which will be waiting for customers to install as soon as they take their handset out of the box on March 8, introduces the option to remap the Bixby button to launch an aftermarket application or execute a Quick Command. It also enables Instagram Mode. Let's […]
Samsung has started rolling out its first software update for the Galaxy S10+, bundling a number of miscellaneous bug fixes and stability improvements, as well as the option to remap the Bixby button to launch any stock or aftermarket application — like Facebook, Google Maps, Instagram and Netflix. The upgrade also includes the fixes for […]
Samsung has spared no expense to make sure Barcelona is aware that Bixby Voice can now understand Spanish, dotting several Hola Bixby Experience Stores around the capital, where MWC 2019 is currently underway — with the most notable situated opposite Apple's flagship Passeig de Gràcia location, which has been closed for the last month for […]
The Samsung Galaxy S10 doesn't have a notification LED, but that isn't such a big deal… is it? Some would disagree. We want to know exactly how much of a deal-breaker it is, though, so we've put together a short poll (below) to gauge the market's (and our readers') response to the controversial omission. Missed […]
Samsung showcased an awful lot at Unpacked 2019 — we saw five new smartphones, two smartwatches and a set of earphones. But which of those are most exciting announcement to come out of the conference? We're leaning towards the Galaxy Fold, but we want to know where you stand, so vote in the poll below […]