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August security update now arriving on the Galaxy S6 in the Netherlands
Samsung has started distributing this month's security maintenance update for the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+ in the Netherlands. The upgrade—G920FXXU5EQH6, G925FXXU5EQH6 and G928FXXS3CQH1—bundles patches for 50 vulnerabilities in the Android OS and 12 in the firm's software. Related: Samsung details the August security patch Checking to see if the update […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay hits $8.76 billion in transaction volume in South Korea
It has been two years since Samsung launched its mobile payment service. Samsung Pay was first launched in its home country of South Korea in August 2015. The service processed 2 trillion won or $1.7 billion worth of transactions in its first year. Samsung has now revealed that Samsung Pay has processed an accumulated transaction […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
256GB Galaxy Note 8 surfaces yet again
Countless reports have claimed that Samsung is going to offer the Galaxy Note 8 with 256GB of internal storage. Some have suggested that this particular model will only be offered in select markets. The 256GB Galaxy Note 8 has surfaced online yet again, this time in what appears to be marketing material for pre-order customers […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung will make its HDR10+ technology open source this year
Samsung has said that it's going to make its High Dynamic Range technology open source for industry players this year. It's going to provide its HDR10+ technology for free to other companies so that it's not only used in premium TVs but also online video content players and gaming services. The company solely developed its […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
New Notebook 9 with S Pen will be launched next month
Samsung launched a convertible laptop earlier this year called the Notebook 9 Pro with S Pen. It's similar to last year's Notebook 9 Spin but features an S Pen which is stored in a dedicated slot under the keyboard. The notebook was powered by Intel's 7th Generation Core processors with 8GB of RAM and 256GB […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung shows off the Galaxy S8’s camera features in new videos
Samsung has recently been releasing short videos to refresh our memories about some of the best features of the Galaxy S8. This is an effort on the company's part to maintain the sales momentum that its 2017 flagships have shown so far this year. It recently released a few videos that highlighted just how durable […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
![[Update: It’s live!] Samsung launches Bixby Voice in over 200 countries across the globe](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Samsung-Bixby-226x127.jpg)
[Update: It’s live!] Samsung launches Bixby Voice in over 200 countries across the globe
The day that many had been waiting for is finally here. We reported about this possibility yesterday that Samsung could soon announce the global launch of Bixby Voice. Samsung has officially confirmed today that Bixby Voice is now available to users in more than 200 countries and territories across the globe. Millions of Galaxy S8 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: August 21, 2017 — Bixby Voice, 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. Bixby […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Firmware update magazine: August 21, 2017
Welcome to the newest 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 in […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Pricing for the Galaxy Note 8 could start at $940 in Asia
Pricing for the Galaxy Note 8 could start at as much as CNY 6,288 ($942) for the base variant—6GB/64GB—and top out at CNY 7,988 ($1,200) for the long-rumored Emperor Edition, which should come with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, in China, reports digital news outlet ITHome. 6GB/64GB — CNY 6,288 ($942) 6GB/128GB […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2016) spotted running Android 7.0 Nougat
The Galaxy J5 (2016) may be the next smartphone on Samsung's list to receive the Android 7.0 update. The handset was spotted on Monday on the Wi-Fi Alliance's online database running a build of Nougat, which is usually the final pit stop an upgrade makes before it's distributed. Just in case you missed the memo, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 59% on an OtterBox Symmetry Clear Series case for the Galaxy S8+
For a limited time only, you can snag yourself an OtterBox Symmetry Clear Series case for the Galaxy S8+ for just $20.63 (59% off). There’s a caveat, though: the promotion is only available in the United States. Here are some of its best selling points: Ultra-slim: sleek profile follows your phone’s precision lines Unlimited style: […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung secures first batch of Snapdragon 845 CPUs for the Galaxy S9
Samsung has reported reserved the first batch of Snapdragon 845 CPUs for the upcoming Galaxy S9. The octa-core processor, which was inadvertently leaked when Qualcomm lodged a complaint against Apple with the International Trade Commission back in July, is the successor to the Snapdragon 835. This won't be the first time that the firm has […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung is testing the successor to the Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung is reportedly testing a successor to the Galaxy A5 (2017) for the Chinese market. The handset, which has been dubbed the Galaxy A5 (2018), is equipped with a Snapdragon 660 processor and 6GB of RAM, according to a listing on Geekbench's online database, and will ship running Android 7.1.1 Nougat. For comparison, the regular […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A5 (2016) August security patch update released
Samsung detailed the August Security Maintenance Release for its smartphones a couple of weeks ago. The company has since been rolling it out for all supported devices. We've already seen it land on devices like the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S8. The company is now rolling out the August security patch update for the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung will launch the world’s largest QLED gaming monitor at Gamescom 2017
Samsung already offers several products for PC gamers and the company has now said that it's going to “up the game” at Gamescom 2017. It's going to launch the Samsung CHG90 QLED Gaming Monitor. Samsung says that this is the world's largest QLED gaming monitor that delivers an IMAX-style cinematic viewing experience. The 49-inch super […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 rumored to feature a modular design
Many companies have tried to embrace modular design for their smartphones. They enable customers to enhance the functionality of their smartphones by purchasing additional modules that perform a specific function. We've seen modules for enhancing camera capabilities and the sound experience from other manufacturers. Samsung hasn't done something like this as yet but if a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
The Gear Fit2 Pro will cost more than last year’s Gear Fit 2
Samsung will soon unveil an updated version of the activity tracker that it launched last year. Quite a lot of details about the new Gear Fit2 Pro were leaked online recently. We're now seeing information about the price that Samsung is likely going to charge for this wearable device. Serial gadget leakster Evan Blass a.k.a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Bixby global launch possibly happening tomorrow
The majority of the people who purchased a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ are still unable to use one of the biggest features of the flagship handset. Bixby has only been released in two markets so far, South Korea and the United States. There have been some indications recently that Samsung might be gearing up […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 release date and pre-order freebies revealed
Samsung confirmed several weeks ago that it's going to unveil the Galaxy Note 8 on August 23. The company hasn't confirmed when it will start taking pre-orders for the device and when the Galaxy Note 8 will be released. It hasn't even confirmed what freebies will be offered to customers who pre-order the new flagship. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
