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Galaxy Note 8 release date possibly revealed
Samsung is going to unveil the Galaxy Note 8 on August 23, the company confirmed recently. The event is going to take place in New York City. The company will confirm at this event when the handset is going to be released and how much it's going to cost. Samsung is likely to start taking […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung shipped more smartphones in North America than Apple last quarter
Samsung had a record second quarter which saw it become the world's most profitable tech company. Q2 2017 is the first time that Samsung's operating profit has surpassed Apple's. The latest date from Strategy Analytics also shows that Samsung shipped more smartphones than Apple in North America this past quarter. Samsung became the top smartphone […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 shipments reportedly cross 20 million units
Samsung recently addressed rumors that the Galaxy S8 was lagging the Galaxy S7 in sales. The company said that this wasn't true and that its new flagship continued to outsell its predecessor. Samsung has shipped 20 million units of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ combined, according to a new report by market research firm […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Game Live app is now available on the Play Store
Samsung's Game Live app was leaked last month. It allows users to livestream gameplays from their Galaxy smartphones to Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube. Users can also save the gameplay video on their phones so that it can be viewed and shared later with people or on social media websites. The app was earlier available for […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
![[Poll Results!] Do you want flip phones to come back?](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/samsung-new-flip-phone-official-9-226x127.jpeg)
[Poll Results!] Do you want flip phones to come back?
Samsung's new flip phone generated quite a bit of hype over the past week or so. Flip phones have long been discarded as a relic of the past. They're not as popular with customers now as they once were. A small market does exist for them in certain parts of the world, though. Samsung continues […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Typography
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week, we’re highlighting four nifty backgrounds. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy Note 5, 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 set one as […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung officially launches the SM-G9298 flip phone
We had been seeing a lot of leaks concerning the SM-G9298 flip phone over the past couple of weeks. Samsung has finally announced this handset officially. As expected, the SM-G9298 or “Leader 8” has only been confirmed for China and it's unlikely that the handset will be launched elsewhere. Crafted from aviation-grade aluminum alloy, the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: August 2, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and more!
Deals Daily Deal: Take 69% off a first-generation Gear 360 Firmware News Android 7.1 for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ to roll out soon Phones Average selling price of Samsung’s phones go up, thanks to Galaxy S8 Galaxy S8 wins top-level environment certificate in the United States Samsung remained global smartphone leader in Q2 2017 […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Final Galaxy Note 8 specifications detailed
We've known for a while now that the Galaxy Note 8 isn't really going to push the envelope on specs. That has always been the case. The Note flagships have almost always had specs similar to the Galaxy S flagships released earlier in the year with just one or two major differences. The famous Twitter […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
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[Update: False alarm] Android 7.1 for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ to roll out soon
Update: Vodafone Australia has edited its website and now says Android 7.0 instead of 7.1. Looks like it was a false alarm. Original story: Samsung's decision to ship the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ with Android 7.0 left many confused. The latest version of Google's mobile operating system at the flagship's launch was Android 7.1. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 wins top-level environment certificate in the United States
Touting its green credentials, Samsung today revealed that the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have received a top-level certification after an environmental evaluation was conducted in the United States. Samsung's 2017 flagships have received the Gold rating from the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT), approved by the Green Electronics Council and Underwriters Laboratories. This […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Average selling price of Samsung’s phones goes up, thanks to the Galaxy S8
Even though Samsung is the largest smartphone brand in the world in terms of market share, Apple has the benefit when it comes to ASP (average selling price). Since Apple sells only high-end phones, its ASP is much higher than any other smartphone manufacturer in the world, including Samsung. However, there's some good news for […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung remained global smartphone leader in Q2 2017
Samsung retained its lead in the global smartphone market last quarter. The latest data from Strategy Analytics shows that global smartphone shipments rose by 6 percent annually to reach 360 million units. Samsung takes the first spot by accounting for 22 percent of the global smartphone market in Q2 2017. The numbers from Strategy Analytics […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: Disable Bixby notifications and reminders
It's annoying when Bixby fires up because of an accidental press of the Bixby button, but it's even worse when Samsung's virtual assistant keeps pestering you with notifications and reminders. From asking you whether you want to set an alarm based on the time it thinks you go to sleep to telling you to use […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung reshuffles Chinese unit to tackle declining smartphone sales
In a bit to tackle declining sales in China, Samsung has recently reshuffled its Chinese arm, replacing seven major sales points with 22 smaller stores. The Korea Herald reports that the reshuffle will not include any job cuts, as confirmed by Samsung. The reshuffle is to fight competition from local manufacturers like Oppo, Huawei, and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches the 88-inch Q9 QLED TV in North America and Korea
Samsung showcased its QLED TVs at CES 2017 earlier this year and then launched them in most important markets around the world. However, the company had only launched 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch variants of the Q7 and Q8 series of QLED TVs. Now, Samsung has announced that it has launched the 88-inch variant of its […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: August 1, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Gear VR (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 published today. Deals Daily Deal: Save 23% […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung reveals some details about its upcoming wearable device
Recent reports have suggested that Samsung is working on a new wearable device. It's not said to be a full-fledged smartwatch so it won't be the Gear S4. The information that Samsung has revealed suggests that it's more of a fitness tracker/smartwatch hybrid. Samsung has revealed some details about the upcoming wearable device. The company […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 23% on a Gear VR (2017) with Controller
Amazon has cut the price of the Gear VR (2017) with Controller by 23%, so you can pick one up for a limited time only for the modest price of $99.48 — and best of all, the promotion is available worldwide. For those unaware, the Gear VR (2017) supports both microUSB and USB Type-C, meaning it’s not […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay adds support for SBI (State Bank of India) debit cards in India
Samsung Pay is now compatible with debit cards from State Bank of India (SBI), the largest and most widely used bank in India. At launch, Samsung Pay had arrived with support for only credit cards from SBI, in addition to both debit and credit cards from Axis, HDFC, ICICI, and Standard Chartered, and the Paytm wallet […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
