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Samsung launches a bug bounty program for its smartphone software
Samsung has today launched its Mobile Security Rewards Program, an initiative designed to compensate users for reporting weaknesses in its firmware—and much to our surprise, it isn't only available for owners of its latest smartphones; some of the devices on the list date back to 2015. In order to be eligible for a cash prize, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Yes Bank credit cards can now be used with Samsung Pay in India
Samsung has expanded the list of cards that will work with its mobile payment solution in India. Samsung Pay now supports MasterCard credit cards issued by Yes Bank. Visa credit cards and any debit card issued by Yes Bank are not supported yet. Yes Bank customers can also receive a cashback of up to INR […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung details contents of September security patch
Samsung has taken to its recently-revamped Security Blog to detail the contents of this month's Security Maintenance Release (SMR). The upgrade, which could start making the rounds as soon as next week, addresses a total of 46 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in the Android operating system and 12 in the South Korean company's firmware. […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung could bundle DeX dock with the Galaxy Note 8 in India
Samsung is yet to announce the availability of the Galaxy Note 8 in India, but the company started accepting pre-registrations for the phablet in the country last week. It's being reported that the phone could be launched on September 12 and the sales could commence from September 25. Since the price of the Galaxy Note […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung in a strong position to dictate OLED screen pricing for Apple’s next iPhone
It's an apparent fact that Samsung makes the world's best OLED panels for smartphones. They're bright, colorful, and flexible, and more importantly, the performance is consistent. Apple is reportedly moving to OLED screens with its next-generation iPhone. Since the bezel-less screen will be the centre of the iPhone 8's focus, Apple wants nothing but the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 6, 2017 — Gear VR, Samsung Pay 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. Deals […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Material Scenery
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week, we’re highlighting a total of five animated scenic backgrounds. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the 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 […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Hey Samsung, maybe launch fewer Gear VR headsets?
Samsung entered the consumer VR market with the “Innovator Edition” variants of the Gear VR headset a couple of years ago. The headset was really only aimed at enthusiasts and developers at that point in time. Samsung later released the first consumer version of the Gear VR for $99 in 2015. It was compatible with […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Alliances Galore teams up with Samsung Pay to offer exclusive rewards in India
Alliances Galore, the leading aggregator for merchant offers in India, has announced that it's teamed up with Samsung Pay to offer customers rewards for using the mobile payment platform in a number of retail establishments within the health and lifestyle sector, including restaurants. “Samsung Pay has been designed to be the smartest and most convenient […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 to come preloaded with Hancom Office S
Samsung usually bundles additional third-party apps on its smartphones, including office suites. The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ came with Microsoft Office pre-installed. Now, it is being reported that the recently launched Galaxy Note 8 will come with Hancom Office S pre-installed in the US. Hancom Inc., a South Korean software developer, announced this […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung is having a tough time competing in China
It hasn't been smooth sailing for Samsung in China. It's having to deal with strong competition from local rivals while the political tensions between South Korea and China aren't helping as well. The latest estimates from market research firms show that Samsung accounted for only 3 percent of the country's smartphone market in the second […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 is Daydream compatible at launch
It was confirmed not too long after the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ were unveiled that both flagships would be compatible with Google's Daydream VR platform. However, Galaxy S8 owners had to wait for a very long time to receive the software update that brought support for Daydream. The update enabling Daydream support on the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung and Red Bull partner to produce 360-degree content for the Gear VR
Samsung and Red Bull have announced a partnership to produce more 360-degree content for the Gear VR. The two companies say that they can, together, offer great 360-degree content to consumers. Samsung makes some of the best mobile virtual reality headsets and related technology, while Red Bull makes compelling and exciting 360-degree video content by supporting […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
After using the Galaxy S8 for five months, this is my only complaint
I’ve been using the Galaxy S8 ever since it hit the shelves back in April. During that time, I’ve learned an awful lot about the device—both good and bad—so I thought I’d put together a piece describing my experience. Before we go any further, I’d like to say that I’m totally obsessed with the design […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: September 5, 2017 — Android 7.0 Nougat, Galaxy S9 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
Screenshots: Android Nougat with Samsung Experience UX on the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 (2016)
Android 7.0 Nougat is finally arriving on the 2016 iterations of the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7, with the Galaxy J7 (2016) Nougat update rolling out in a couple of markets. Impressively, Samsung has brought over the latest version of its user experience, called Samsung Experience, to last year's J5 and J7. It means the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier to receive the Tizen 3.0 update
Samsung has confirmed that it will distribute the much-requested Tizen 3.0 update for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier, reports AndroidPIT. The upgrade will bring the wearables in line with the recently-announced Gear Sport on the software front. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the Gear Fit 2 is going to be subjected to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung plans to develop mental health diagnosis tools for hospitals using the Gear VR
Samsung is planning to develop various mental health diagnosis tools for hospitals using its mobile virtual reality technology. The South Korean electronics giant has teamed up with Gangnam Severance Hospital and VR content maker FNI for the development of such tools. The plan is to use Samsung's Gear VR virtual reality headset, FNI's VR content development […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Android 7.0 Nougat update now arriving on the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India
Samsung is now pushing out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India. The upgrade, which weighs in at 1.03GB, transports compatibility for a number of new features, including enhanced notifications and refined battery saving tools, as well as Samsung's vibrant Experience user interface. Related: Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Galaxy J7 (2016) […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 could sport a ‘full-screen’ design, reveals patent
It's been revealed that Samsung filed for a design patent with KIPRIS in May 2016 for a smartphone, which is believed to be the much-anticipated Galaxy S9, with an edge-to-edge display that's equipped with a sensor cut-out, long before rumors emerged that Apple's so-called iPhone 8 will feature a similar design. Matching up to the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
