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Check out Android 8.0 Oreo screenshots from the Galaxy Note 8
While the official Oreo beta program from Samsung only targeted the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, a test build for the Galaxy Note 8 had also leaked around a month ago. Since then, quite a few Oreo builds for the Note 8 have surfaced (mainly for the Snapdragon variant), and the latest ones are release […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s February 2018 security patch ready for release
Samsung users can expect to see the February 2018 security patch rolling out soon as it's now ready for release. Samsung has detailed the latest security maintenance release for the month of February 2018. The company only ramped up the release of the January 2018 security patch a couple of weeks ago and there are […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches dual camera solution for budget smartphones
Samsung may have introduced its dual camera solution with the flagship Galaxy Note 8 last year but we knew that it was only a matter of time before this technology filtered down to more affordable devices. The company has since launched its premium mid-range handsets, the Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ (2018), they're the first […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung will reportedly launch an Exynos Auto chip for cars this year
Samsung wants to expand the reach of its semiconductors into new markets and the automotive industry seems like the right fit. According to a new report out of China, the company is going to launch a new chip called Exynos Auto for cars. It's not necessarily related to Samsung's self-driving car platform. The Exynos Auto […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
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[Updated] Rumor: Samsung’s flagship S series to be called Galaxy X from 2019
Update: The story has been updated to reflect the correct source of this news. The information doesn't seem to come from any actual source in Korea, so we'll recommend not taking this too seriously at this point. Yes, we know what you're thinking: Isn't Galaxy X supposed to be the name of Samsung's foldable smartphone? […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Exynos 7270 processor now powers a HiFi music player
A few weeks back, there were reports about Samsung marketing its Exynos range of processors to Chinese OEMs. So far, Meizu has been the only major Chinese brand to use Samsung Exynos processors to power its smartphones. Continuing the trend, Meizu M6s was launched in China with a Samsung Exynos 7872 processor on board in […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
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[Update: Coral Blue added] Galaxy S9 launch colors and new renders leaked online
As we eagerly wait for the launch of the Galaxy S9 duo on February 25 in Barcelona, Spain, new leaks are flooding the internet every day taking all the surprise factor out of the official announcement. After official Galaxy S9 cases surfaced online and reiterated all the rumors about the dual camera set-up for the […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: February 5, 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 Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung demonstrates video call over 5G with Verizon and KT
Samsung, Verizon, and KT have been collaborating on 5G research and development since 2015. The three companies have played an important role in aiding the development of early 5G specifications and global standards. Samsung has teamed up with them once again at a sporting event in the United States to demonstrate Samsung's 5G solutions and […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
On Oreo, biometrics can be used and stored only with a secure screen lock
With Android 8.0 Oreo, a big change is in order as far as biometrics on a Samsung device are concerned. Thanks to new compatibility rules implemented by Google in the latest version of Android, owners of Samsung devices will not be able to store their fingerprint, iris, or facial recognition data unless they use a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S7, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy Tab S3 Android 8.0 Oreo update being developed
Samsung is now done developing the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. The beta program ended over a week ago and it's only a matter of time before this update is released to the public. We can now confirm along with our friends over at GalaxyClub that Samsung has […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Cinema LED Screen makes its way to China with Wanda Cinemas
Samsung launched the world's first Cinema LED display last year and it installed the first ever commercial display at the Lotte Cinema World Tower in South Korea. It's an HDR-compatible theater screen which stretches almost 33.8ft wide and can be installed in multiple theater configurations. It brings 4K resolution with a peak brightness level of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 and S9+ cases and fast wireless charger pictured in new leak
With just twenty days left for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+' highly anticipated launch, we're going to see a new leak almost every day if history is any indication. Recently, accessory retailer Mobile Fun gave us a glimpse of the official Clear View cases for the S9 and S9+, revealing that the new phones […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung teams up with Grab to enter the ride-hailing market in Southeast Asia
The ride-hailing market is one of the fastest growing internet services sectors in Southeast Asia and it's expected to be worth $25 billion by 2022. Samsung wants to be a part of this which is why it has inked a multi-year MOU with the region's leading ride-hailing service Grab. The two companies will develop new […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung heir walks free as court suspends prison sentence
Samsung found itself ensnared in a corruption scandal last year that brought down South Korea's former president Park Geun-hye. Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, the conglomerate's heir apparent, was arrested on charges that included bribery and corruption. He denied wrongdoing throughout the trial but a Seoul court found him guilty and sentenced him to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Report: Galaxy S9 to carry £100 premium over the S8 in the UK
Flagship phones aren't getting any cheaper, and the Galaxy S9 is expected to command a higher price tag compared to the Galaxy S8 to continue that tradition. While prices will vary according to market, a new report is shedding light on the kind of premium the S9 could command over its predecessor in the UK. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Oreo update scheduled for end of February for some markets?
When the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge received their first official taste of Android 7.0 Nougat, it was less than two weeks after Samsung concluded the Nougat beta program for its then latest Galaxy S flagships. The initial rollout started near mid-January, 2017, but it was limited to only a handful of countries. Many markets […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung may never earn the kind of profits Apple does from smartphones
Samsung revealed its Q4 2017 earnings a couple of days ago and announced record operating profit of $14.3 billion for the quarter on revenue of $61.6 billion, posting a 64 percent increase in profits year-over-year. 2017 has been the year of Samsung as it posted a full-year record operating profit of $50 billion, but the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Official Clear View Galaxy S9 and S9+ cases reveal similar dimensions to S8 and S8+
Mobile Fun, one of the popular accessories retailer for smartphones, has gotten hold of the official Clear View cases for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ and revealed an interesting tidbit. The retailer has put up a video detailing the cases, and as noted in the video, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ fit almost perfectly […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Active Oreo update in development, Wi-Fi certification surfaces
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be receiving their Android 8.0 Oreo update any day now as the beta program ended last week. It goes without saying that this update will eventually make its way to the Galaxy S8 Active as well and a new development shows that it could happen in the not too […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
