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Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge January 2018 security update released in China
Samsung seems to be moving quickly with the January 2018 security patch, as we have now seen three days in a row of its release to compatible handsets. Early on in the month, we saw low-end devices like the Galaxy J1 mini Prime and mid-range devices like the Galaxy A5 (2017) receive the patch. The […]
- By Landon A
- 7 years ago
![[Poll] How’s the latest Galaxy S8 Oreo beta working for you?](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Oreo-1-226x127.jpg)
[Poll] How’s the latest Galaxy S8 Oreo beta working for you?
The Android 8.0 Oreo beta program for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ is at an end. Samsung had revealed that the beta program would come to a close on January 17th, and while the company didn't make a final announcement that the program has indeed ended, we're not expecting to see any more betas. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Here are the winners for our Gear Sport giveaway from December
The SamMobile premium giveaway winners have been selected for the month of December. What was the prize and who won? We gave away three Gear Sport smartwatches for December, and the usernames of the lucky winners are listed below. Please don’t forget to check your email if you’re the winner; contact us through our contact page if […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Indian Galaxy S8, Note 8, and A8 users can quick launch the camera via Always On Display
When the Galaxy S8 and S8+ launched in India, consumers in the country were surprised to see that the quick launch camera shortcut mapped to the power button was disabled on the Indian variants. Samsung did this on purpose, as the Indian government necessitates that three presses of the power button should dial emergency services, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
The new Exynos 7885 SoC is arguably the Galaxy A8 (2018)’s best feature
A lot has been said about the new Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018), especially when it comes to how these handsets bring Samsung's mid-range lineup closer to the flagships more than ever. What hasn't been highlighted enough is the Exynos chip that powers these handsets. The Exynos 7885 is the first Exynos 7 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung trademarks Micro QLED in South Korea
It has been known for some time that Samsung is working on alternate TV technologies to compete with OLED TVs from rivals. At CES 2018, Samsung offered first glimpses of it when it announced, ‘The Wall’, its first 146-inch modular MicroLED TV. Samsung recently announced MicroLED Samsung’s MicroLED technology does share some traits with OLED. […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Samsung releases full feature video tour of the Notebook 7 Spin (2018)
Two weeks ago Samsung announced the launch of a new notebook, and just this past weekend Samsung showcased the new hardware at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Notebook 7 Spin (2018) has pretty much everything you'd expect from a mid-range notebook, but Samsung wants to, at the same time, reiterate and enlighten us […]
- By Landon A
- 7 years ago
My long-term experience with Bixby: The sky’s the limit
After seven seemingly long months with Samsung's coveted personal assistant, Bixby, it is safe to say that I have a pretty solid gauge as to its abilities and disabilities. This post will take a deep dive into my long-term experience integrating Bixby into my everyday life. When Bixby was first announced and showcased at the […]
- By Landon A
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s AI chips will reportedly be more advanced than Apple’s
Samsung has been working diligently to develop AI chips, formally known as Neural Processing Units, since the second half of last year. Rival companies including Apple and Huawei have already released handsets with NPUs so it's only a matter of time before Samsung throws its hat in the ring as well. Improved artificial intelligence is on […]
- By Landon A
- 7 years ago
Samsung unveils Exynos 7872 hexa-core processor for mid-range smartphones
Samsung has officially announced the Exynos 7872 hexa-core processor. It will make its first commercial appearance in the just announced Meizu M6s. The company often uses Samsung chips for its handsets, last year's Meizu Pro 6 Plus used Samsung's Exynos 8890 chipset. The processor is a part of the Exynos 5 series chipsets and is a […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S6 edge January update released in India
It has only been a couple of weeks since Samsung started rolling out the January 2018 security patch for its handsets. After having released it for mid-range handsets like the Galaxy A5 (2017) and even low-end models like the Galaxy J3 (2017), Samsung is finally releasing this update for a flagship device, albeit one that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung showcased its Exynos 5G modem behind closed doors at CES 2018
Samsung has teased and announced a lot of products at CES 2018. While most of the action at CES is consumer-facing, the company also reportedly demonstrated some new technology behind closed doors to various industry partners. It was reported earlier that Samsung showed its foldable smartphone prototype to its partners at CES 2018, but then […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime launched in India for Rs. 12,990
It's been known for some time that the Galaxy On7 Prime would be launching in India, with Amazon having spilled the beans on the device ahead of Samsung, and the device has now been made official in the country at an event in New Delhi. The On7 Prime is the latest in Samsung's On series […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung offering free AKG Bluetooth headphones with the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8
Samsung and its retail partners have long incentivized the purchase of the company's flagship smartphones with discounts and free accessories. With the holiday season behind us and a new flagship smartphone on the horizon, Samsung is once again offering a freebie to get people to buy the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy Note 8. The […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A8 January 2018 security update released
Samsung is ramping up the rollout of the January 2018 security patch to compatible devices. The latest security maintenance release was rolled out for the Galaxy J3 (2017) and the Galaxy J1 mini just yesterday. It's out now for the Galaxy A8. Not to be confused with the Galaxy A8 (2018), the new mid-range smartphone […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Don’t hold your breath for the Galaxy S6 Android 8.0 Oreo update
You may have seen reports recently suggesting that the Galaxy S6 Android 8.0 Oreo update could be released next month. Those who are familiar with how Android platform updates work know better not to hold their breath because it's highly unlikely that Samsung is even working on Oreo for the Galaxy S6. Samsung launched its […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung has made a limited edition Galaxy Note 8 for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games
Samsung has long been a Worldwide Olympic partner and it's extending that partnership further for the upcoming Olympic Winter Games that will take place in PyeongChang, South Korea next month. It's keeping up with its tradition of launching a limited edition model of its flagship smartphone for the Olympic Games with the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
![[Update: APK] Samsung launches Thrive for Galaxy Note 8 to let users take control of their personal time](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thrive-app-samsung-226x127.png)
[Update: APK] Samsung launches Thrive for Galaxy Note 8 to let users take control of their personal time
Samsung today launched the Thrive app for the Galaxy Note 8 to help users take control of their personal time in partnership with Thrive Global. The app is developed by Thrive Global, a company founded by Arianna Huffington of The Huffington Post fame. The wellness-focused company developed this app to help users disconnect from their […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Not a single Samsung handset made it on the best sellers list in China last year
Samsung is having a tough time in the world’s largest smartphone market, China. Things are going from bad to worse for Samsung in the key market. Chinese OEMs are making Samsung an irrelevant player in the fiercely competitive market. More and more data is emerging every day about Samsung’s smartphone troubles in China. Complete domination […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Samsung releases January security patch for the Galaxy J3 (2017) and Galaxy J1 mini
Samsung detailed the January 2018 security patch a couple of weeks ago and it's now gradually rolling it out to compatible devices. As expected, the company's mid-range and low-end devices are receiving it first, we've yet to see the patch being rolled out for a flagship handset. Samsung has rolled out the January 2018 security […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
