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Samsung Pay now available on the Gear S3 in the UK
Samsung has extended its mobile payment platform to smartwatches in the United Kingdom. Starting today, customers can use Samsung Pay on their Gear S3 to pay for goods in brick-and-mortar stores, but seeing as the platform doesn’t support MST in the region, it’ll only work with NFC terminals. At present, Samsung Pay is still missing […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung removes sexist descriptor tags for Bixby
After keeping us waiting for months, Samsung finally released Bixby for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ in the United States. It was previously reported that Samsung had to delay Bixby's release because it was facing troubles getting it working properly with the English language. It appears that the issues have now been resolved […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Here’s a full list of Bixby Voice commands for the Galaxy S8 and S8+
Samsung started rolling out Bixby Voice in the US yesterday, and owners of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ can now use all the capabilities of the AI-powered digital assistant on their smartphones. Bixby is pretty new to the game, and it competes with pretty mature AI assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. However, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
T-Mobile releases July security patch for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners in the United States were happy to find out yesterday that Samsung had finally released Bixby in its true shape and form. Those who own the handset on T-Mobile also received a firmware update yesterday which brings the July security patch for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Coral Blue Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be released in the US on July 21
It was reported a couple of weeks ago that Samsung might soon offer the Coral Blue color option for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ in the United States. A render was also leaked online which suggested that the handset was headed to the country in the near future. Samsung has now confirmed that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Geometric
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting five backgrounds featuring shapes. 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 […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: July 19, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S5 Neo 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 wrote today. Bixby Samsung may not launch […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
There’s no Skype app for Tizen yet, but there’s a workaround if you want to use the IM service
Skype hasn't released its official app for Tizen yet, but if you own a Samsung Z4, there's a workaround if you want to use the IM service. The folks over at TizenExperts have discovered that you can use Skype on Tizen 3.0-based Samsung Z4 via its stock web browser. The stock web browser on the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Why I’m happy Samsung ditched physical navigation keys on the Galaxy S8
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past couple of months, I'm sure you're aware that Samsung opted for a set of on-screen navigation keys for the Galaxy S8 — and I'm especially pleased with its decision, because I was never really a fan of the physical Home button arrangement on its former […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 43% on a Protective Cover for the Galaxy S8
Amazon has wiped 43 percent off the price of Samsung's Protective Cover for the Galaxy S8, so you can pick one up for $17. The firm also cut the price of the Protective Cover for the Galaxy S8+ down to $18.96. If you like the sound of this promotion and want to take advantage of it, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S5 Neo to receive Android 7.0 Nougat update
In a strange turn of events, the Galaxy S5 Neo has been spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance running Android 7.0, seemingly confirming rumors claiming that Samsung will distribute the long-awaited Nougat update for the handset, which is now approaching the end of its two-year support window. Android 7.0 Nougat brings a plethora of new features […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung may not launch its Bixby smart speaker this year
Samsung may not launch a Bixby smart speaker anytime soon, despite reports claiming that it's preparing to launch one by the end of August, because it believes that “the global market is dominated by Amazon and the Korean market is too small to make profits.” As it stands, the Amazon Echo holds an astonishing 70 […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
América Móvil partners with Samsung to deliver 4.5G networks in Latin America
América Móvil, the fourth largest telecom carrier in the world, has partnered with Samsung to deliver 4.5G cellular networks in Mexico and other Latin American markets. The partnership also focuses on improving the connectivity for IoT (Internet of Things) devices. The companies will test the 4.5G network using the Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S8, and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Leaked Galaxy Note 8 case shows an extra large top bezel
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Note 8 on August 23, but a lot of renders have been leaked already, showcasing the possible design of the phablet as well as its dual-camera setup. However, a newly leaked image shows a different front facia of the Galaxy Note 8. The image has reportedly been released […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung releases Bixby Voice in the US
Samsung has just announced that it has started rolling out Bixby Voice capabilities in US English. Bixby consists of four main aspects: Hello Bixby, Bixby Reminders, Bixby Vision, and Bixby Voice. All the Galaxy S8 and S8+ users in the US and South Korea who speak US English will now be able to use Bixby […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: July 18, 2017 — Galaxy S8 Active, OLEDs 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 Bixby launch in China […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Reminder: Galaxy S8 and S8+ will retain 95 percent of their battery capacity after a year
Back when the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ were launched, Samsung had made a very important announcement. According to the Korean giant, the batteries inside the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will hold 95 percent of their original battery capacity in a year's time. We've mentioned this before, and we thought it would be a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Apple reportedly goes back to Samsung for 7nm A12 processors
Apple stopped offering Samsung manufacturing contracts for its A-series processors after it faced power efficiency problems with the A9 chipset for the iPhone 6s. The US-based consumer electronics giant then started working exclusively with TSMC for the A10 and A11 processing chipsets for iPhones and iPads. Now, it is being reported that Apple is going back […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Grab Samsung’s Fast Charge Dual-Port Car Charger for 59% off
For a limited time only, you can snag yourself a Dual-Port Car Fast Charger for just $18.98 (59% off). Without a doubt, the best thing about this charger is that it features Samsung's Adaptive Fast Charging technology, which is capable of charging a handset from 0 to 50% in half an hour. If you like the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 to sport the same Infinity Display as the Galaxy S8
The Galaxy S9 should sport the same shape screen as the Galaxy S8, according to The Bell, which also claims that the firm has already placed an order for the 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch Infinity Display panels for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, respectively. Looking to the future, Samsung is also believed to have commissioned its […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
