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SamMobile Daily Recap: November 2, 2017 — Android 8.0 Oreo, 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 published today. Firmware […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 9: Settings menu gets a few changes
We have seen a lot of new features on the Android 8.0 Oreo beta for the Galaxy S8, and our What's New With Android 8.0 Oreo articles give you the rundown on what's changed. We have discovered that the settings menu has also received a few minor modifications, which may or may not impress you […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 8: Custom color options for folders
The Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta brings a lot of new features. There are also countless user interface tweaks that we're discovering as we spend more time with the beta. If you've always wished for more color options for your app folders, Oreo has you covered. The beta firmware allows users to choose a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy Upcycling program helps you put your old Galaxy devices to use
Have a Galaxy smartphone or tablet lying around at home that you haven't used for a long time? If the answer is yes, then Samsung has a few tips on how you can put your old Galaxy device to use instead of throwing them away or letting them sit in your drawer. Samsung has teamed […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S6 edge+ October security patch now rolling out in various markets
The October security patch is beginning to arrive on the Galaxy S6 edge+ with the latest update for the device. The update is rolling out in various markets in Western Asia and a couple of others, including the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and South Africa. The build number for the new firmware is G928CXXS3CQJ3. Galaxy S6 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
PSA: Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta does not have Live Focus in the camera
Last month, one of Samsung's support staff mentioned in the Samsung Community that the Live Focus camera mode from the Galaxy Note 8 could come to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ with the next software update, despite the lack of a second camera at the back. Well, the Android 8.0 Oreo beta that is […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 7: Samsung DeX enhanced
The much-awaited Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta program has finally been released by Samsung. Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ users can now get the beta firmware if they’re located in a market where Samsung has launched the beta. We have started this What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series to share our discoveries from […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 6: Hide albums in the gallery
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Android 8.0 Oreo beta is packed with new functionality, and one feature that folks who care about privacy will like is the ability to hide albums in the gallery. Samsung's Private Mode feature already allows this, but the company is making things a bit more simple for those who […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 5: App shortcuts on steroids
Samsung has finally released the much-awaited Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta program. Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners can now install the beta firmware provided that they're based in a market where the beta has been launched. We have launched the What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series to share our observations about the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 4: Dual Messenger is now a standard feature
The Oreo beta is ongoing for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, and we've discovered yet another feature that is included in the latest version of Android for Samsung devices. Dual Messenger is a feature that we have seen on a few Samsung devices this year, but with Oreo, it looks set to become a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 3: Pin or snooze notifications
Android 8.0 Oreo makes a lot of changes to how notifications work, and Samsung has implemented those changes on the Oreo beta that has gone live for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Nougat introduced a lot of control over Android's notifications, and things are even more customizable on Oreo. Two of the new customization […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 2: New Edge lighting effects
The Android 8.0 Oreo beta program for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ has officially begun, and we've been going through everything that's new on the latest version of Android since getting our hands on the beta. If you're lucky and reside in one of the countries where the beta is available, you will have […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 1: Keyboard gets several improvements
The Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta program has finally been released. Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners in markets where the beta has been launched can now get their hands on the firmware. Our What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series is a way for us to share our observations about the new beta firmware […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Oreo beta program is now live in the UK
It's time! The beta program for Android 8.0 Oreo on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ should now be live for users in the UK, and you can hop into the Samsung Members app on your phone to enroll. You should see a notice about the beta's availability in some point; just make sure you […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 Enterprise Edition launched in the US
Samsung has launched the Enterprise Edition of the Galaxy Note 8 in the US, following a launch in South Korea and Germany a couple of weeks ago. The Galaxy Note 8 Enterprise Edition is made for businesses and corporations; it's got the same specs as the regular Galaxy Note 8 (read our review here) but […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
How to download Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta
Samsung officially announced the launch of the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta earlier today. It didn't come as a surprise as there have been plenty of leaks already that reveal the changes this firmware brings. I'm sure many of you are curious about how you can download the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta on […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung officially announces launch of Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo program
We first reported several weeks ago that Samsung could launch the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta program soon. The license agreement for the new Galaxy Beta Program was spotted recently, confirming that the launch would take place soon. Samsung has now officially announced the launch of the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta program. It's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: November 1, 2017 — Android 8.0 Oreo, Galaxy J3 (2017) 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. APK […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta changelog reveals what’s new
Samsung hasn't announced the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo update yet but the leaked screenshots keep coming in. It appears that the beta is now in possession of some users as we're seeing more and more screenshots appear on Reddit. This particular screenshot shows us the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta changelong and it reveal […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta screenshots leaked
Samsung is yet to officially announce the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta but there's enough circumstantial evidence to suggest that the beta will be launched soon. The first Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta screenshots have now been leaked by someone on Reddit who claims to have the beta running on their Galaxy S8. It […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
