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Samsung SmartThings app updated with new dashboard and tablet support

Samsung SmartThings app updated with new dashboard and tablet support

Samsung has released a new update for its SmartThings app today which brings a new dashboard experience as well as tablet support. Samsung appears to have acted on feedback received from users to make improvements to the dashboard, this will certainly lead to a better user experience that the users themselves have asked for. Version […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017) prices confirmed

Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017) prices confirmed

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy J (2017) series officially today. We had been hearing a lot of rumors about these devices over the past few months. A couple of models had been listed on Amazon France and Germany in recent weeks which suggested that the official launch was not that far off. Samsung has […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017)

Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017)

After months of endless rumors, Samsung today announced the new Galaxy J (2017) series. The new handsets keep up the J series' history of offering powerful and stylish smartphones at affordable price points. Featuring a stylish metal body, the Galaxy J3 (2017), the Galaxy J5 (2017) and the Galaxy J7 (2017) promise improved performance, camera […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Five Galaxy S8 features that have made my life easier

Five Galaxy S8 features that have made my life easier

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ offer countless new features to help you get the most out of your smartphone. We all use our handsets differently, and the features that appeal to me may not be as appealing to you. That's just the way these things work. That being said, I thought I would share […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 25% on an OtterBox Symmetry case for the Galaxy S8

Daily Deal: Save 25% on an OtterBox Symmetry case for the Galaxy S8

While stock lasts, you can pick up an ultra-slim OtterBox Symmetry case for the Galaxy S8 for just $29.99 (25% 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: take your pick from […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 7 years ago
Galaxy Book pre-orders go live in the UK

Galaxy Book pre-orders go live in the UK

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona three months ago. It's a Windows 10 tablet that's aimed at professionals. Samsung is offering the device in two versions, one features a 10.6-inch TFT LCD display and the other has a 12-inch Super AMOLED display. Samsung started taking pre-orders for the […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Ideal Bluetooth headphones for the Galaxy Note 5

Ideal Bluetooth headphones for the Galaxy Note 5

There are many reasons why you would want to look at some of the best Bluetooth headphones for Galaxy Note 5. Most people like them because they don't have to deal with wires so it's much easier to live with these headphones. Others have style or even brand considerations. Whatever your reason to pick one […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Samsung Exynos 9610 octa-core chipset reportedly being developed

Samsung Exynos 9610 octa-core chipset reportedly being developed

If an unverified report out of China is believed, Samsung is developing the octa-core Exynos 9610 chip as a competitor to the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. Samsung's new chip is said to have similar performance to the Snapdragon 660. It's claimed that the Exynos 9610 is going to have four Cortex-A73 cores and four […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
T-Mobile to distribute Nougat update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge “this week”

T-Mobile to distribute Nougat update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge “this week”

T-Mobile's “gadget guy” Des Smith has revealed that the carrier will distribute the long-awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge in the US later this week. This news comes more than a month three months after the upgrade first started making the rounds for the handsets. In addition to […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 5, 2017 — Galaxy A4 (2017), Galaxy S8 and more!

SamMobile Daily Recap: June 5, 2017 — Galaxy A4 (2017), Galaxy S8 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 went out today. APK Samsung has now released the Device […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 7 years ago
[Poll Results!] How often do you check for software updates on your Samsung phone?

[Poll Results!] How often do you check for software updates on your Samsung phone?

Samsung has received considerable criticism for being too slow in releasing software updates to its smartphones and tablets. The South Korean giant has improved quite a bit in the last year or so, and it has been releasing monthly security updates to most Galaxy devices for some time now. Samsung has improved a lot in terms of […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Take 19% off a Gear VR (2017) with Controller

Daily Deal: Take 19% off a Gear VR (2017) with Controller

For a limited time only, you can pick up the recently-launched Galaxy VR (2017) with Controller for the modest price of $105.94 (19% off). You will, however, need to reside in the United States to take advantage of the promotion. The Gear VR (2017) supports both microUSB and USB Type-C, so it’s not only compatible with […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 7 years ago
Samsung Internet review: Samsung’s browser is fast, efficient, and packed with features

Samsung Internet review: Samsung’s browser is fast, efficient, and packed with features

Samsung ships its Galaxy smartphones and tablets with its versions of stock apps. The company’s custom offerings include some basic apps such as calculator, calendar, clock, and gallery to some more advanced apps such as the camera, an email client, and a web browser. Many Android purists criticize Samsung for bundling custom apps with its […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 7 years ago
Samsung is working on multiple accessories for the Gear VR

Samsung is working on multiple accessories for the Gear VR

Samsung recently unveiled a new Gear VR with a wireless controller. The controller greatly improves the virtual reality experience and makes it easier to play VR games. The South Korean electronics giant has published a patent application with the USPTO (U.S. Patent & Trademark Office), revealing various accessories that are being made for the Gear […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 7 years ago
Samsung establishing two new technical schools in India

Samsung establishing two new technical schools in India

Samsung has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to establish two additional technical schools in the country. It has also renewed the existing partnership for 10 schools that are being run across the country. This partnership is part of the country's Skill India program which seeks […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Samsung Internet Browser now supports some non-Samsung devices

Samsung Internet Browser now supports some non-Samsung devices

Samsung Internet Browser is one of the many system apps that Samsung has unbundled and made available for download via the Google Play Store. The app has long been compatible with only Samsung smartphones. Not too long ago, the company made the beta version of the app compatible with some non-Samsung devices. The beta version […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Samsung to invest $620 million to double smartphone production in India

Samsung to invest $620 million to double smartphone production in India

Samsung is reportedly mulling a $620 million investment in India to double smartphone production in the country. Government and industry sources mentioned in the report claim that Samsung is going to expand its existing 120,000-square-meter production facility in Noida, Uttar Pradesh to 240,000 square meters. It's reported that Samsung has completed the purchase of land […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2017) launch now expected on June 5

Galaxy J5 (2017) launch now expected on June 5

We heard a lot of reports so far that the new handsets from Samsung's Galaxy J (2017) series will be unveiled in June. The company is yet to provide a confirmed release date at this point in time. However, if a listing for the device is believed, it may be out on June 5. Earlier […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Samsung has now released the Device Maintenance app on the Play Store

Samsung has now released the Device Maintenance app on the Play Store

Samsung has gradually been unbundling its system apps and releasing them as standalone apps on the Google Play Store. It has only been three days since the Always On Display app was released on the Android app repository and now the company has given similar treatment to yet another system app called Device Maintenance. The […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Samsung took 13 percent of global smartphone market profit

Samsung took 13 percent of global smartphone market profit

A new report by Strategy Analytics reveals that Samsung took 13 percent of the global smartphone market's operating profit in the first quarter of this year. It accounted for 13 percent of the combined operating profit posted by global smartphone vendors. Samsung posted $1.57 billion in smartphone division's operating profit in the second quarter of […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago