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Samsung patent envisions palm scanning for remembering forgotten passwords
Samsung is proud for having the highest number of security features on its latest flagships, offering no less than five different methods (iris, facial recognition, fingerprint, pattern, and pin) for keeping the device locked and protected. Samsung also seems to be working on ways to ensure those who use a password for their device and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Recent Galaxy S8 and S8+ update may have broken fast charging for some users
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ haven't been getting updates as frequently as one would like for flagship phones. They're also not getting them quickly enough, as evident by the fact that many regions saw the October security patch hitting the devices in mid-November. If some reports from S8 and S8+ users are to be […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Verizon’s Galaxy S6, S6 edge and Note 5 get November security update
Verizon seems to be working around the clock to update Samsung phones on its network every time a major new Android vulnerability rears its head. It was only last week that we saw the November security patch update, with a fix for the KRACK exploit that affects almost every modern Wi-Fi-enabled device, hit the Galaxy […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Protected: Testing the polls
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- By Johan Nenzén
- 7 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Christmas
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting five Material Design-esque Christmas 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 […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: November 29, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 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. Firmware […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
International unlocked Galaxy Note 8 is getting an update at last
In what has been an almost excruciating wait for Galaxy Note 8 owners, who spent a hefty amount to buy the device only to see no sign of a software update for more than two months, Samsung is finally pushing an update that includes the November security patch and a slew of other changes. The […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung has a Swarovski SMARTgirl Limited Edition Galaxy S8+ in Spain
Over in Spain, Samsung is selling a special edition of the already special Rose Pink Galaxy S8+ called SMARTgirl Limited Edition. What's in this edition? Well, Samsung is just bundling a shiny Swarovski case with the phone to attract the ladies, probably those who weren't already sold on the regular Pink Rose Galaxy S8+. The case itself […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung mass producing 2nd gen 10nm FinFET process technology
Samsung has announced today that it has started mass production of chips based on the company's second generation 10nm FinFET process technology. Called 10LPP (Low Power Plus), the company says the second-generation process will allow up to 10 percent higher performance or 15 percent lower power consumption over the first generation 10nm process. Second generation 10nm […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Latest Android 8.0 Oreo beta rolling out for the Galaxy S8 in the US
Samsung has released the third iteration of its Android 8.0 Oreo beta firmware in the United States, following its rollout in the United Kingdom last week. Unlike the upgrade that made the rounds over the pond, this latest update bundles a number of miscellaneous bug fixes, according to the lengthy changelog. Related: Samsung has begun testing […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
You may soon be able to share your Samsung Pay transactions
Samsung has built a feature for Samsung Pay that allows users to view a list of all their past transactions and share them to various social networks, including Facebook and Twitter, according to a patent spotted on KIPRIS' database. Samsung Pay Story, which the firm describes as a “system for sharing buying experiences,” is expected […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A7 (2016) gets update with S Bike mode support in India
Two weeks after the Galaxy A5 (2016) was updated with support for S Bike mode in India, Samsung is rolling out a similar update for the Galaxy A7 (2016) in the country. Samsung has announced availability of the update in its forums, and along with support for S Bike mode, the update also installs the Samsung Members […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: November 28, 2017 — Cinema LED Display, 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. Bixby […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 owners reporting frustrating camera focus bug
A number of Galaxy S8 owners have taken to Samsung's Community Forum to report a frustrating issue that's preventing their handset from automatically focusing when taking pictures using the default Camera application and third-party offerings, like Snapchat. With autofocus out of play, one would think that you'd be able to use manual focus—but you can't. […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy Note 8 gets November security patch update in the US
Those owning an unlocked Galaxy Note 8 in the US are finally getting the latest security patches on their phone. An update with the November 2017 security patch is rolling out to the unlocked model of the Galaxy Note 8 in the country. Verizon, in fact, is also releasing an update for its carrier-locked variant, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
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[Poll] Check out these concept images of a Galaxy S9 with minimal bezels
We had recently published a story talking about the possibility of the Galaxy S9 featuring as much as a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. There's no guarantee the rumor will pan out, but if the Galaxy S9 does launch with next to no bottom bezel and reduced top bezel, a couple of concept images give us […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Here are a few real-life images of the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8
The Burgundy Red version of the Galaxy S8 goes on sale in South Korea today, and it looks like some folks have already gotten their hands on the device. Ice Universe, a constant source of reliable information on Samsung devices, has shared pictures of the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8, with the pictures taken right after […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung has purportedly begun testing the Galaxy S9 with Android 8.0 Oreo
It looks like Samsung has begun testing the Galaxy S9 in earnest. Galaxy Club is reporting that both the regular S9 and the Plus models are currently being tested with Android 8.0.0 Oreo. There's nothing concrete to go on here, but it should come as no surprise that Samsung is putting its upcoming flagship through […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Exclusive: Galaxy A7 (2018) might not launch in most of Europe
We can't confirm if Samsung is throwing away the existing naming scheme for its upcoming Galaxy A smartphones, and we can't be completely sure if the Galaxy A7 (2018) will be skipping most of Europe when Samsung's new A series goes official. But we can say that the latter is looking somewhat plausible based on […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 goes on sale in South Korea
What is perhaps the most exquisite color option for the Galaxy S8 has gone on sale in Samsung's home country. The Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 can be purchased in South Korea starting today, and Samsung says the new color variant will also come to other markets in the future, although it hasn't mentioned specific country […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
