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Leaked image hints at a 3,300 mAh battery for the Galaxy Note 8
Even though Samsung's next Galaxy Note device is to be unveiled later this month, most aspects about its hardware have already been leaked. Earlier this week, Evan Blass reported detailed hardware specifications of the Galaxy Note 8 on VentureBeat. Now, a leaked image has appeared, showcasing the battery capacity of the phablet. If we're to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
iKey launches compact monitor and keyboard solutions for Samsung DeX
DeX is one of the most interesting features of the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. It is a docking station that allows users to connect Samsung's current flagship smartphone to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and then use the combination as a full-fledged PC, thanks to DeX's desktop-like user interface. Now, iKey has launched […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 seen again in leaked marketing image
As the Galaxy Note 8's launch draws near with each passing day, the frequency of the leaks has started to increase. Over the past couple of days, we've seen multiple leaked images of the handset while a report brought us claimed “final specs” of the new flagship. The leaks are certainly not going to end […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: August 3, 2017 — Galaxy S5, Galaxy S8 and more!
APK Samsung’s Game Live app is now available on the Play Store Deals Daily Deal: Bag yourself a pair of Active InEar headphones for 49% off Firmware News Latest Galaxy S5 update brings July security patch Phones Galaxy Note 8 release date possibly revealed Galaxy S8 Active confirmed by AT&T without an official announcement Galaxy […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) review: A milestone for the masses
It was not all that long ago that Samsung was chronically criticized for putting too many plastic parts on expensive phones. Now, in 2017, things are entirely different. Of course, a few markets already saw affordable premium devices last year, but for many consumers, the new Galaxy J (2017) series presents that which seemed impossible […]
- By Michel G.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Active confirmed by AT&T without an official announcement
The Galaxy S8 Active has been in development over at Samsung for a few months now. We were the first to report that the handset, bearing codename Cruiser, was being developed for AT&T. The Galaxy S8 Active has been the subject of many leaks and rumors over the past few weeks so a lot about […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Latest Galaxy S5 update brings July security patch
The Galaxy S5 will not receive any major Android updates since it's more than two years old. However, Samsung continues to send out security updates for the device. Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy S5 in Europe. The latest update brings the July security patch. Samsung last released a security […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
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
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[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
