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Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo update development has started
While Samsung is yet to roll out the Android 7.0 update for its low-end and lower mid-range smartphones and tablets, Google has released the final version of Android 8.0. However, we've received some exciting news earlier today. According to our reliable sources, Samsung has started the development of the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 is going to be a nightmare to repair
The Galaxy Note 8 can be disassembled in ten relatively straightforward steps, reveals a teardown published by iFixit on Friday, but due to an abundance of small parts and the excessive use of adhesive, it's a bit of a massive pain to reassemble. Steering away from the traditional component layout, Samsung has positioned the battery in […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2017) with an 8-inch screen goes official in Vietnam
The Galaxy Tab A (2017) just went official in Vietnam. It's a mid-range tablet with a metal body and price tag of VND 6,490,000 (about $285). It's available for purchase from retail stores across the country. It features an 8-inch TFT screen, a quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, a microSD card slot, and a 5,000 […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Unlocked variant of the Galaxy S8 Active certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance
An unannounced variant of the Galaxy S8 Active has been spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance's online database. The handset's model number (SM-G892U) is similar to the one assigned to the standard model (SM-G892A), which hit the shelves last month, though the inclusion of the letter U leads us to believe it's an unlocked version. If […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 pre-orders in South Korea almost hit 400,000 on the first day
Samsung has revealed that approximately 395,000 customers pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 8 when reservations opened in South Korea on Thursday, outpacing its ill-fated predecessor, which managed to draw in 380,000 pre-orders over a 13-day period. That's an impressive feat, especially when you consider the fact the Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung's most expensive smartphone to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 and S8+ gain HDR video playback on YouTube
The Galaxy Note 7 was the first smartphone from Samsung to feature HDR video playback capability, but we all know what happened to the smartphone. Earlier this year, the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Tab S3 were launched with the same capability, but HDR content was hard to find. Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung is still leading the virtual reality race—but probably not for long
Samsung is still leading the virtual reality race, according to a new report published by research firm IDC; however, like last quarter, Sony is gaining ground with the success of its more functional PlayStation VR headset. It's hardly a surprise that Samsung has been at the forefront for as long as it has; it regularly […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Facer 4.0 brings a slew of new watch faces for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier
Popular watch face platform Facer has teamed up with a number of leading watchmakers, including Manufaktur Waldhoff and Maurice Lacroix, to bring their coveted traditional dials to digital smartwatches. A total of sixteen high-end watch faces are included in the new Watchmaker Series, with more set to be added in the coming weeks. In addition […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 is surprisingly durable, video shows
Despite its design comprising of a thin metal frame sandwiched in between two slabs of glass, the Galaxy Note 8 is actually a pretty durable smartphone. At least, that’s what a video uploaded to JerryRigEverything's YouTube channel would lead you to believe. In the five-minute video, the Galaxy Note 8 is scratched, but not until […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab A2 S images and specifications leak
The Galaxy Tab A2 S is an unannounced tablet from Samsung that appeared in Samsung's official changelog two months ago. It is supposed to be budget-friendly for children. It wasn't announced at the last Unpacked event, and there's a fair chance that the South Korean brand will quietly launch it in the near future. Now, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 7, 2017 — Galaxy J3 (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. Deals […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 8 in India on September 12
Samsung has announced that it will launch its new Galaxy Note smartphone in India on September 12. The launch will take place in New Delhi on 12:30 PM, and there will be a livestream if you're interested to watch the live event here. The Galaxy Note 8 could be priced anywhere between INR 70,000 (about […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Themes Thursday: Here are this week’s seven best themes
Welcome back to Themes Thursday! Hundreds of new themes get released for Galaxy smartphones every week, and we try to choose the best ones for you. This week, Samsung has released more than a couple of hundred themes in the Theme Store, and we've chosen seven theme packs that you might like. Two new themes […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung takes the wraps off the Galaxy C8 in China
Samsung has quietly announced the Galaxy C8 in China. As expected, the handset is near-identical to the recently-launched Galaxy J7+, with a dual-camera setup (13MP+5MP) sitting in pride of place on the rear. Two variants of the Galaxy C8 are scheduled to hit the shelves in the region: one with 32GB of storage, and the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Leaked Galaxy C8 press images show it’s just a Galaxy J7+ for China
The next phone to launch in Samsung's Galaxy C series of mid-range phones looks set to be the Galaxy C8, which will be the third phone from the Korean giant to feature dual rear cameras. Today, press images of the C8 have leaked online, and as many of you will notice, it looks exactly like […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
August security update now making the rounds for the Galaxy J3 (2017)
Samsung has started rolling out its first significant maintenance update for the recently-released Galaxy J3 (2017) in Europe. The upgrade—J330FXXU1AQH4—includes all of the patches included in last month's release, as well as a handful of miscellaneous bug fixes, stability improvements and speed optimizations. Here's the full changelog: Applied Monthly Google Security Patches (August) Improved Auto […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 24% on a 64GB EVO+ microSD card
For a limited time only, you can pick up a 64GB EVO+ microSD card for $27.85 (34% off), which is a fantastic price to pay for a chip that not only offers super snappy transfer speeds, but is also waterproof and resistant to extreme temperatures. If you want to take advantage of this promotion, tap the Buy Now button. […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung starts accepting pre-orders for Galaxy Note 8 in South Korea
Samsung kicked off pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 8 in its home market South Korea earlier today. The phablet is slated to be officially available for purchase through stores later this month. The phone was officially unveiled last month at an event in the US. The 64GB variant of the Galaxy Note 8 is priced […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
No, the Galaxy Note 8’s face recognition can’t be fooled by a photo
Last week, a video started making the rounds online claiming that the Galaxy Note 8's face recognition feature can be fooled by a photograph—and guess what? It can't. Seriously. We tried it for ourselves and weren't able to generate the same result. Here's why it worked in the clip: When a smartphone is on display in […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung starts rolling out Android 7.0 to the Galaxy J7 Prime in India
After rolling out the Nougat update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) two days ago, Samsung has started rolling it out to the Galaxy J7 Prime in India. The update brings a new UX to the phone along with improved notifications and quick settings as well as Dual Messenger and improved multi-window features. The Galaxy J7 […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
