SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission.
News For You
News For You
Notifications
Samsung news archive
PSA: You cannot create shortcuts to apps in Secure Folder in Android Oreo
Secure Folder is one of the most underrated features on Samsung smartphones. It’s an encrypted, private space on your Galaxy smartphones to separate work-related data and apps from your personal stuff. It can also be used to install permission-hungry apps or store private files in a separate container to add an extra layer of privacy […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
![[Poll Results!] How do you like the Galaxy S9’s stereo speakers?](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/galaxy-s9-stereo-speakers-226x127.jpg)
[Poll Results!] How do you like the Galaxy S9’s stereo speakers?
When Samsung decided to acquire Harman International, the parent company of popular audio companies like Harman Kardon and AKG, back in late 2016, we were excited for the kind of changes the newly onboarded talent would bring to the Korean giant's smartphones. Samsung first brought us the AKG-tuned earphones with the Galaxy S8, before its acquisition […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J7 Aero and Galaxy J3 Eclipse 2 headed to Verizon
According to the well-known leaker Evleaks, Samsung phones with model numbers SM-J737V and SM-J337V are going to launch soon on Verizon as the Galaxy J7 Aero and Galaxy J3 Eclipse 2 respectively. He didn’t offer any information about specifications, availability, or pricing. Carrier variants of the Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 The info about the […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Hey Samsung, where’s your desire to innovate?
Allow me to start by saying that I have always been a loyal Samsung fan. The whole reason why I started SamMobile is that I liked what the company did and how it strived for innovation in both hardware and software. It used to be evident that Samsung wanted to raise the bar for the […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Samsung not worried of Dutch Consumers’ Association lawsuit on updates
A summary lawsuit was filed by the Dutch Consumer's Association against Samsung back in 2016 over device support. It had prayed to the court that Samsung be compelled to provide regular software updates for devices and make its update schedule more transparent. Samsung had emerged victorious then because the judge had ruled that the legal […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
AT&T Galaxy Note 8 Oreo update rolling out now
The AT&T Galaxy Note 8 Oreo update is rolling out today about a week after Samsung first released the latest Android platform update for its flagship phablet. Multiple reports have surfaced online confirming that the carrier is now rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo for the Galaxy Note 8 on its network. AT&T, which was the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Latest Gear S2 firmware update brings new features
Samsung launched the Gear S2 smartwatch back in 2015. The company worked on its shortcomings and followed the Gear S2 with Gear S3 and Gear S3 Sport smartwatches. The Gear S3 Sport launched with a host of new features which Samsung brought to the older Gear S3 models via a software update, commonly known as […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ review roundup: What the experts think
The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ went on sale in mid-March in nearly 70 countries, and Samsung will be releasing its latest flagships in the rest of the world by the end of this month. As we had noted in our review, we really like these phones, especially the Galaxy S9+. The S9+ is darn […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
A new Galaxy J3 model gets its Bluetooth certification
Towards the end of February, we reported about a seemingly new Galaxy J3 model in different carrier flavors headed to US telecom operators. Phones with model numbers SM-J337A, SM-J337T, and SM-J337P have been spotted at various benchmarking and certification websites. Based on the model numbers of the current Galaxy J3 models in the US, the […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
36 percent of Galaxy S8 owners don’t feel like upgrading to the Galaxy S9
We recently conducted a poll asking our readers who decided not to purchase the Galaxy S9 their reasons for not upgrading their handset. There have already been a couple of reports about the Galaxy S9 proving to be a tough sell as some customers, particularly those in Samsung's home country of South Korea, aren't that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 Tip: Enhance display touch sensitivity if you’re using a screen protector
Screen protectors may have fallen out of fashion thanks to the advancements in Gorilla Glass, but some of us still don't feel comfortable using our high-end phones without a screen protector, even if it may mess with the look and feel of the device. If you've selected a screen protector for your Galaxy S9 from […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Exclusive: Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ will be released in these markets
Samsung has significantly revamped its Galaxy A series and they can no longer be considered your average mid-range devices. The Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8 (2018)+ are borderline flagships which means that there's room in the lineup for mid-range devices. According to recent reports, this void will be filled by a couple of new […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay has nearly 7 million monthly users in South Korea
Samsung Pay has quickly become one of the most popular mobile payments services in the market and with good reason. Its support for both MST and NFC technologies enables customers to use Samsung Pay at almost all merchants where they can pay using a credit or debit card. The service has been doing particularly well […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches the 128 GB variant of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in India
After the official unveiling in Barcelona, Samsung didn’t waste any time in bringing the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ to India. The latest Galaxy flagship smartphones were available for purchase in India from March 16 onwards, in line with other major markets around the world. Both the devices were available in 64 GB and 256 […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
![[Update: More info] Samsung set to face Dutch Consumers’ Association in court over updates](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/s8-oreo-3-226x127.jpg)
[Update: More info] Samsung set to face Dutch Consumers’ Association in court over updates
Back in 2016, the Dutch Consumer’s Association filed a summary lawsuit against Samsung demanding regular software updates and transparency in the update schedule. The judge did not pass a verdict then as the issue was too complex for the legal process adopted. In November that year, the Consumers' Association filed a more comprehensive lawsuit to […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: March 26, 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 Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung Premium Care for the Galaxy S9 will soon cover aftermarket enrollment
Samsung has confirmed that it will soon open up Samsung Premium Care for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ to aftermarket enrollment. The company launched its extended warranty program in the United States with the Galaxy S8 last year and later expanded it to the Galaxy Note 8. While customers are able to sign up for […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung reportedly wants to sell 1.5 million QLED TVs in 2018
Samsung wants to further expand its position in the global premium TV market which is why the company has reportedly set an internal goal to sell 1.5 million units of its QLED TVs in 2018. It's a very ambitious target considering the fact that the company is believed to have sold 1 million units just […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung and KDDI conduct 5G trial in Japan with prototype tablets
Samsung and KDDI have been working closely to showcase the potential and performance of 5G in real-life scenarios since 2015. In December last year, the companies ventured out to demonstrate 5G connectivity on a moving train for the first time. Continuing their collaboration, Samsung and KDDI have now announced the successful completion of a 5G field trial […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
You can now use Samsung Pay in Dubai to pay your taxi fare
Paying your taxi fare in Dubai just got a lot easier. You can now use Samsung Pay in Dubai to settle your fare as taxis are now capable of accepting this payment method. Samsung Pay was originally launched in the United Arab Emirates in April last year, allowing users in the country to make payments […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
