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Samsung’s software and a MediaTek processor are a match made in hell
The Galaxy J7 Max, recently launched in India as the successor to the Galaxy J7 Prime, isn't the first Samsung phone to be powered by a MediaTek processor. That honor goes to the Galaxy J2 Prime, a much more affordable handset that was launched late last year. I didn't get to use the Galaxy J2 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung and LG following different strategies to sell their 4K TVs
The TV market has been stagnant for quite a while now, and the world's two largest TV brands LG and Samsung are following different strategies to sell their 4K TVs. While LG is trying to ramp up the sales of its 4K TVs by launching cheaper models, Samsung is planning to launch Tizen software-based ultra-premium […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung-owned Harman acquires Hi-Fi audio equipment manufacturer Arcam
Samsung lapped up Harman International last year for $8 billion to strengthen its connected automobile and consumer audio portfolio. Later, the company started using Harman-owned AKG's audio technologies into its mobile devices and accessories. Harman and Samsung recently showcased new entertainment products that are a result of their close collaboration. Now, Harman has announced that […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
New Galaxy S8 Active render appears online, launch expected soon
We've been hearing about the Galaxy S8 Active for a couple of months now. The handset is codenamed Cruiser and will be an AT&T exclusive in the United States. Over the past few weeks, the handset has received its Wi-Fi certification and has also surfaced on benchmarking websites a few times. It has also stopped […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 buy one get one free offer returns with trade-in condition
Samsung previously launched a buy one get one free promotion for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ back in May. It has now launched a similar promotion with a slight change. There's a trade-in condition and Samsung has revealed the devices that it's going to accept as a trade-in for this promotion. Customers can trade-in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung may start supplying OLED displays to Xiaomi
Samsung has a virtual monopoly in the small-to-medium OLED display market which is why most major manufacturers who want to make the shift to OLED displays for their smartphones end up at Samsung's door. According to reports, Samsung may start supplying OLED displays to Xiaomi. Xiaomi has reportedly signed an OLED supply deal with Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung increases the production of 8GB HBM2 memory chips due to rising demand
Samsung, the current world leader in memory chips, has announced that it has increased the production of 8GB HBM2 memory chips. HBM2 (second-generation High Bandwidth Memory) chips are used in high-end computers and servers for artificial intelligence, advanced graphics, high-performance computing, and network systems. HBM2 offers a data bandwidth of 256GB/s, and is currently the fastest […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung will recycle recalled Galaxy Note 7s to recover 157 tons of rare metals
There was a lot of pressure on Samsung following the demise of the Galaxy Note 7 to limit the environmental impact of it all. The company addressed those concerns by releasing a refurbished variant of the Galaxy Note 7 that it calls the Galaxy Note FE. The refurbished variant is essentially the same device with […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Bixby launch in China delayed due to local cybersecurity laws
Samsung launched Bixby properly in South Korea a couple of months ago. The full Bixby experience hasn't been released anywhere else so far but the company has released a preview of Bixby Voice for select users in the United States. The release of Bixby Voice in English and Chinese languages has been delayed primarily due […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: July 17, 2017 — Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy Note 8 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 went out today. Deals Daily Deal: Save 24% on […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 is outselling the Galaxy S7 by 15 percent, says Samsung’s mobile chief
There has been speculation recently that the Galaxy S8's sales have stalled. The new flagship was off to a great start when it was released a couple of months back. It broke pre-order records for Samsung and it appeared that the handset was going to be a smash hit for the company. It was reported […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8+ battery life review: Holding up very nicely indeed
When it became evident that the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will feature 3,000mAh and 3,500mAh batteries respectively, many presumed that it would be a repeat of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. Those handsets ticked all the right boxes but the battery life left a lot to be desired. Fortunately, that wasn't the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay adds support for PayPal
Big news for Samsung Pay customers in the United States: you can now pay for goods both online and in brick-and-mortar stores using PayPal. While accessibility is restricted to the aforementioned region, it should make its way to other countries where Samsung Pay is currently available in the not-too-distant future. “Customers will be able to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results] Would you prefer a squeezable frame instead of a dedicated button for Bixby?
Samsung debuted its AI-powered digital assistant Bixby with the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+, and even dedicated a hardware button for it on the smartphones. However, since the company failed to launch Bixby Voice (the assistant's most important feature) in time, consumers got annoyed. Hello Bixby isn't very useful in its current form, and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Firmware update magazine: July 17, 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
Daily Deal: Save 24% on a Gear VR (2017) with Controller
You can currently pick up a Gear VR (2017) with Controller, which ships with both a microUSB and USB Type-C connector, for just $99.43. That's an impressive saving of 24 percent off its usual price of $129.99. Read more: Hands-on with Samsung’s Gear VR controller If you like the sound of this promotion and want to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Indian e-wallet service Mobikwik reportedly partners with Samsung Pay Mini
Indian e-wallet service provider Mobikwik has announced that it has partnered with Samsung. The e-wallet service will soon be integrated into Samsung Pay Mini, a cut-down version of Samsung Pay that works on mid-range phones without NFC or MST. Samsung Pay Mini users can pair their Mobikwik accounts in the near future with the service […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A7 (2017) certified running Android 7.0 Nougat
A variant of the Galaxy A7 (2017) has been approved by the Wi-Fi Alliance running Android 7.0, leading us to believe that Samsung is planning on distributing the much-anticipated Nougat update for the handset in the not-too-distant future. Last week, Samsung released the Galaxy A7 (2017) in South Korea and it had a surprising feature […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung mobile division’s boss confirms when the Galaxy Note 8 will be announced
There have been a lot of reports recently about when Samsung is going to unveil the Galaxy Note 8. Many expected Samsung to stick to tradition and announce the handset at IFA in Berlin this September but the rumor mill believes that Samsung is going to host a separate event for the new flagship. We […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy C10 sports dual camera in leaked pictures
Samsung is yet to release a smartphone with a dual camera system at the back. The Galaxy S8 was expected to be Samsung's first handset with a dual camera but even though we've seen prototypes of that device, the Galaxy S8 that was eventually released didn't have it. Over the past few months, it has […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
