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Daily Deal: Grab Samsung’s Fast Charge Dual-Port Car Charger for 63% off
For a limited time only, you can bag yourself Samsung’s Dual-Port Car Fast Charger, which is capable of charging any Fast Charge-enabled handset from 0 to 50 percent in around half an hour, for just $16.99 (63% off). If you like the sound of this promotion and want to take advantage of it, hit the Buy […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 could come with a front-facing fingerprint reader
The upcoming Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ could feature a front-facing fingerprint scanner to combat criticism the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 received, suggests a patent Samsung filed for with KIPRIS, South Korea's trademarking organization. If the information included in the patent documentation is accurate, the firm is planning on building a small recess […]
- By Martin R.
- 7 years ago
Samsung ranked as the most valuable brand in South Korea
Valuation and strategy consultant Brand Finance has released its list of the top 50 most valuable brands in South Korea. Samsung has been ranked as the most valuable and powerful brand in the country, unsurprisingly. The firm ranks the brands for its Brand Finance South Korea 50 league table by taking into account a variety […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung to announce a three-year buyback plan next week
Samsung is preparing to announce a three-year plan to buy back shares next week, reports The Korea Herald. The initiative can be considered an extension to the $10 billion buyback program it launched in 2015, which had a positive effect on its price per share. Last year, the firm said it would spend 50 percent […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Apple and Samsung to return to the courtroom for a patent damages retrial
Judge Lucy Koh of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California determined on Sunday that Apple and Samsung will return to the courtroom to battle a retrial of their famous design patent damages case, which is exactly what the South Korean company has been fighting for. Samsung had originally, as noted […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung CEO’s replacement could be selected this week
Samsung Electronics CEO and Vice Chairman Kwon Oh-hyun announced recently that he was stepping down amid an “unprecedented crisis.” He has been with the company for more than 30 years. He was essentially serving as the de facto head after Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong was imprisoned earlier this year. According to a new report, Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung could be working on a Dual Wireless Charging Pad
Samsung has been approved a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a Dual Wireless Charging Pad that will—presumably—work in a similar way to the one Apple announced alongside the iPhone X back in September, allowing users to charge their Galaxy- and Gear-branded products simultaneously. The firm's Dual Wireless Charging Pad takes […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active makes its FCC stop
It's no longer a secret that the Galaxy S8 Active will soon be making its way to T-Mobile. AT&T is going to lose its exclusivity over Samsung's “Active” lineup this year. Even Samsung hinted as much when it launched the Galaxy S8 Active on T-Mobile. The company said at that time that the device would […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: October 23, 2017
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 Gear Sport preview: Our initial impressions
The Gear Sport is at the SamMobile office, and while we're working on the full review, we felt like sharing a few thoughts about the watch in this short preview. For those unaware, Samsung announced the Gear Sport at the IFA as a small upgrade to the Gear S3. The Gear Sport is smaller (something […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
New Chromebook Pro from Samsung might get a specs bump
Samsung announced the Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro back at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in January. The company delayed the latter's release by several months due to issues with Android app compatibility. The Chromebook Pro was finally released on May 28. According to a report, there's a new Chromebook Pro from Samsung in the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung TV sales expected to provide earnings boost
Industry sources believe that Samsung TV sales are going to provide the company with an earnings boost. The demand for its high-end TV products remains strong which will enable the company to bring in more revenue from its TV business. The company's QLED TVs are said to be driving demand for Samsung's high-end TV products. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung has reportedly invested in Chinese AI developer DeePhi Tech
Artificial intelligence is going to power a lot of features and services on our mobile devices in the years to come. The AI market is certainly heating up and major tech companies are trying to get a leg up on the competition. To this end, Samsung has reportedly made a significant investment in DeePhi Tech, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: October 20, 2017 — Galaxy S9, Galaxy Tab Active 2 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. Business […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Watchface Friday: Here’s our selection of this week’s best watchfaces
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another edition of Watchface Friday! For those unaware, every Friday, we highlight a selection of our favorite watchfaces for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier. All of the offerings are available to download through the Galaxy Apps Store, so you can rest assured that you won’t have to search all over […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
A massive Samsung showroom is reportedly being built in London
Samsung is reportedly going to open a massive showroom in London's King's Cross district. The new location is said to be a showcase for Samsung's products and technology. It's reportedly going to be located in the under construction Coal Drops Yard mall. The company is reportedly going to lease out the entire top floor of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Take 60% off a pair of Active InEar headphones
Amazon has slashed the price of Samsung’s InEar headphones by 60%, so you can currently pick up a pair for just $12.09. For those unaware, these are the same earphones that ship in the box of the firm’s smartphones, with the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 being the only exceptions. If you want to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Should the Galaxy S9 iris scanner be ditched for a display-based fingerprint sensor?
There have been countless rumors that the Galaxy S9 might feature an optical fingerprint sensor. What that means is that the sensor will be integrated into the display itself. This was also rumored for the Galaxy S8 as well but Samsung decided against it because apparently, the technology wasn't ready. Do you think the Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay updated with support for American Express in the UK
Great news for Samsung Pay customers in the United Kingdom: You can now add your American Express card to the payment platform to start making payments in both brick-and-mortar and online stores using your smartphone—or smartwatch. At the beginning of the month, Samsung Pay was updated with support for Co-op Bank, one of the United […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J7 Pro October security update rolling out now
Samsung has now started rolling out the Galaxy J7 Pro October security update. Bearing model number SM-J730GM, the handset is an iteration of the Galaxy J7 (2017) and was launched earlier this year. The handset is available in several markets such as India, Singapore, Mexico and Thailand. The company is now rolling out the latest […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
