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Better Mortgage customers can now earn Rewards Points
Better Mortgage, a digital mortgage company attempting to improve access to home financing, has announced that it's taking advantage of Samsung's Rewards API to provide customers with Reward Points when they're pre-approved for a mortgage, lock in a rate or fund a transaction. “Our new Samsung Rewards API is really important to bring innovative developers […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong’s imprisonment could have long-term implications
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong was imprisoned earlier this year on charges of bribery and corruption. He has been sentenced to five years in jail, although he is appealing the sentence. Samsung's outgoing CEO Kwon Oh-hyun says that while the business is going well today, his imprisonment could have long-term implications for the company. Kwon Oh-hyun […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Arianna Huffington’s new Samsung app will help you reconnect with life
Arianna Huffington of The Huffington Post fame is also the founder of Thrive Global, a company that's focused on wellness. The company has launched a new app called Thrive. The app is going to help you disconnect from your smartphone and reconnect with your life. Seems a bit ironic that you need an app to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Specs comparison: Galaxy Tab Active vs. Galaxy Tab Active 2
Samsung has today taken the wraps off the long-rumored Galaxy Tab Active 2 and naturally we want to see how it compares to its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab Active. Unfortunately, we don't have the unit in our possession, so we can't conduct any physical tests, but that doesn't mean we can't pit them head-to-head in […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung kicks off its annual Silicon Valley 5G Summit
Samsung kicked off its Silicon Valley 5G Summit, a platform for telecommunication industry participants to come together to discuss different ways to strengthen the upcoming commercialization of 5G technologies, on Thursday. “To power our mobile future—and lead the world in 5G service—we need to free up more spectrum and make smart choices about infrastructure. That’s […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8+ update brings October security patch, stability improvements
The Galaxy S8+ is now getting an update that brings the October security patch, following devices like the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy A5 (2016 and 2017). Once again, the latest security patch update seems to have hit the Netherlands first, but it shouldn't be long before it makes its way to other regions. The update […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
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[Update] Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 rugged tablet now official
Following weeks of rumors about the Galaxy Tab Active 2, Samsung has now officially launched its new rugged tablet. We were actually the first ones to report that Samsung was working on this tablet for Europe and Latin America four months ago. It's the successor to the first-generation Galaxy Tab Active that was launched in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: October 19, 2017 — Galaxy J7 (2017), Galaxy Note 8 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. Business […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
You can now pre-order the Gear Sport in the UK
Samsung has started accepting pre-orders for its latest fitness wearable, the Gear Sport, in the United Kingdom. All customers who reserve a unit, which is priced at £299 ($393) in the region, will receive a free pair of the firm's U Flex earphones. Announced at a standalone event ahead of IFA back in August, the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Take 20% off Samsung’s USB-C to HDMI Adapter
Amazon has wiped 20% off the price of Samsung’s USB-C to HDMI Adapter, which lets you view movies and pictures stored on your smartphone on televisions, monitors and projectors, meaning you can currently pick one up for just $39.93. If you like the sound of this promotion and want to take advantage of it, hit […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J7 (2017) now receiving routine maintenance update in Europe
Samsung has released its first routine maintenance update—J730FXXU1AQI5—for the Galaxy J7 (2017) in Europe. The upgrade transports all of the changes baked into August's security release, which includes patches for twenty-eight Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures in the Android operating system and twelve in the firm's firmware, in addition to a patch for the BlueBorne security […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Simband isn’t dead—its technology could be coming to a device near you soon
Samsung unveiled the Simband, a reference wearable that manufacturers could experiment with, back in 2014. The unit was packed full of sensors that tracked blood pressure, skin temperature, sweat production, blood volume, heart rate and more, leading many to believe that it would be released once the Apple Watch, which was rumored to be a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
2015 Samsung merger ruled valid by Seoul court
Ilsung Pharmaceutical had filed a case to have the 2015 Samsung merger nullified. The Seoul Central District Court dismissed the case today. Ilsung had a 2.11 percent stake in Samsung C&T before the merger. The local pharmaceutical claimed that the merger with Cheil Industries was “unfair” to shareholders. The court ruled today that no illegality […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s new Secure Element will help manufacturers develop safer IoT systems
Samsung has taken the wraps off a new integrated Secure Element (SE) turn-key solution for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The SE, which is on display at the firm's Developer Conference in San Francisco, will help chip manufacturers employ reliable safety features, and bring innovative products and services to the market faster. For those interested […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 sales in South Korea maintain solid momentum
Samsung's new flagship phablet has been very well received in South Korea. According to the latest industry data, Galaxy Note 8 sales in South Korea are keeping up the solid momentum we saw right after the release. Samsung is selling around 10,000-20,000 units of the Galaxy Note 8 every single day in South Korea. It's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Tizen 3.0 will reportedly let you control smart devices with Gear S3
Samsung recently unveiled the Gear Sport smartwatch. It's going to be the first wearable device from Samsung to ship with Tizen 3.0. The existing Gear S3 happens to be on Tizen 2.4.2. The new firmware should, in theory, bring improvements like improved syncing over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It should also bring UI tweaks, battery life […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Windows Mixed Reality headset won’t be sold in Europe
The Samsung Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality headset was first spotted last month when its renders leaked online. A couple of weeks later, the headset was officially announced by the company. The Samsung Windows Mixed Reality headset is widely believed to be one of the best on the market. The company is planning to release the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Customers can now pre-order the Galaxy Note FE in Malaysia
It was reported a couple of weeks back that the Galaxy Note FE launch might take place in Malaysia. It's going to be the first country outside South Korea to receive the refurbished version of the Galaxy Note 7. The confirmation about the Galaxy Note FE Malaysia launch came through last week. Customers who want […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
New Gear S3 Golf Edition is the perfect companion for golfers
Golfers rely heavily on information given by their caddies. They're the ones who know about the geographical features of the course. It's crucial to listen to them when playing on a course that you're not familiar with. Regular human caddies are good enough but Samsung now wants to throw some tech into the equation. The […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition showcased tech that positively impacts lives
Samsung believes in creating fundamental solutions to the social issues faced by the world today. It has created some exceptional solutions that leverage technology to positively impact users' lives. While virtual reality may be commonly known for its entertainment value, Samsung has used VR to change people and communities for the better. Take Relúmĭno for […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
