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[Poll Results!] Do you think Bixby Voice will be available internationally before the Galaxy Note 8 launches?
Bixby Voice was originally set to launch on board the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, but a lack of resources meant the firm was only able to release the feature in one region: South Korea. However, last month Samsung kicked off an Early Access Program for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners in the United States […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s new infographic shows how Knox completely secures your digital life
Samsung's mobile security suite Knox now comes with almost every mid-range and high-end Galaxy smartphone. When it was first introduced, Knox was meant for keeping safe corporate data, but the South Korean smartphone giant added more features and extended it for normal consumers. Now, the company has released an infographic that showcases how Knox secures […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Bag yourself a Gear 360 (2017) for 18% off
Amazon has reduced the price of the Gear 360 (2017) by 18%, so you can currently pick one up for just $189.46. For those unfamiliar with the Gear 360, it's — surprise, surprise — a 360-degree camera that's capable of recording 4K footage in the dustiest and wettest environments on Earth. If you want to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay now accepted in Lulu and Union Coop Hypermarket shopping malls
Lulu and Union Coop Hypermarket are the latest shopping malls in the Middle East to start accepting Samsung Pay — but don't get too excited. At present, the service is strictly limited to Visa cardholders, leaving American Express and Mastercard customers out of luck. “This recent partnership to introduce Samsung Pay with Visa at Lulu and […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max hands-on
Large-screen smartphones are in high demand in markets like India, where people often use their mobile devices as all-in-one devices for consuming media, making phone calls, and even getting a bit of work done when required. Budget phones with big screens are particularly popular in the country, and this year, Samsung seems to have decided […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung named Asia’s best brand for six years in a row
Samsung announced earlier today that it was judged as Asia's best brand for 2017 among 1,000 brands. The company has been bagging this award since the past six years. The list of Asia's top 1,000 brands for 2017 was released by research agencies Campaign Asia-Pacific and Nelson, and more than 6,000 customers from 13 countries […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
You can now stream PC games on your Samsung smart TV using the Steam Link app
It was revealed nine months ago that Samsung was working with Steam to integrate the latter's PC game streaming technology into its smart TVs. Now, a beta version of Valve's Steam Link app is available through Samsung's app store. It can be used to stream games from a PC on a local network. The app […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s new Galaxy J5 Pro is just an updated version of the Galaxy J5 (2017)
It has only been a month since Samsung launched the new Galaxy J (2017) series and the company has already launched a slightly updated model of one of the new handsets. It has announced the Galaxy J5 Pro in Thailand today. The handset is essentially a Galaxy J5 (2017) with minor changes. The Galaxy J5 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s ISOCELL Dual camera sensor can also measure depth
Samsung recently showcased four new sub-brands of ISOCELL camera sensors: ISOCELL Bright, ISOCELL Dual, ISOCELL Fast, and ISOCELL Slim. It is being speculated that the company will bring a dual-camera camera setup in the Galaxy Note 8. The company showcased a few features of the ISOCELL Dual camera sensor at MWC 2017 Shanghai. Now, a […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 cases already available for pre-order, reveal design clues
It's not uncommon for us to see cases and accessories for a new handset appear before the device itself has been unveiled. Online retailer Mobile Fun listed and started taking pre-orders for official Galaxy Note 7 accessories in July last year. Today, the retailer has made the official Galaxy Note 8 cases from Olixar available […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: July 4, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, 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 went out today. Business Samsung plans to invest $18.6 […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
5 things I like about the Galaxy S8+
I've been the proud owner of a Galaxy S8+ ever since it hit the shelves back in April, and I'm pleased to report that there isn't anything I really don't like about the handset. There is, however, a lot I like about it — so I thought I'd put together a column outlining the top five […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Launch of Bixby Voice in the US delayed due to lack of enough big data
Samsung was supposed to launch the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ with Bixby, one of its major features. However, when the phone was launched in Korea as well as in the US, Bixby's voice capabilities weren't activated, and it took the company months before the feature was launched in its home market South Korea. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Bag yourself a 5,200mAh Fast Charge Battery Pack for 15% off
You can currently pick up a 5,200mAh Fast Charge Battery Pack for just $38.24 (15% off), though be warned: if you decide to take advantage of this promotion, you will need to carry around a a microUSB or USB Type-C cable as it doesn't have one built in. Like the sound of the 5,200mAh Fast Charge […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
June 2017 security patch starts rolling out to Galaxy S6 in Europe
Samsung has started rolling out the June 2017 security update to the Galaxy S6 in the Netherlands, and the update is expected to roll out to other European markets. The update is not available for the Galaxy S6 edge yet, but Samsung should release it soon since the non-edge variant has it already. The new […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 design hinted in latest CAD image
Samsung's next flagship smartphone is not due for a couple of months so the rumor mill is in full swing these days. We're hearing new rumors and reports about the Galaxy Note 8 every other day and seeing new leaked images and renders that claim to offer us a glimpse of the new handset. Take […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung starts mass production at its new chip plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea
Samsung today announced that it has started mass production at its new semiconductor fabrication line in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. The first product being produced on this line is now shipping to customers. The new facility is primarily going to focus on mass production of Samsung's fourth-generation V-NAND memory product. The company broke ground on this […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge receive June security patch
The third largest mobile carrier in the United States is rolling out a new firmware update for last year's flagship smartphones. Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners on T-Mobile should keep an eye out for an over-the-air update notification which should pop up on their handset soon if it hasn't already. T-Mobile has rolled […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Bixby smart speaker is reportedly in development
Samsung introduced Bixby late last year. It's the company's new voice assistant that it launched with the Galaxy S8. Samsung says that Bixby allows users to do almost everything that they can do with a tap by just using voice commands on the handset. That being said, it rolled out Bixby before it was completed. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Active, Tab A2 S, and Galaxy J7 Reloaded appear in Samsung’s official app changelog
We've long been reading about the Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A), a possibly rugged version of the Galaxy S8 for AT&T's network. The phone was certified by the FCC two days ago, and its rear design was revealed in the documents. It also appeared in Wi-Fi certification documents. Now, the phone has been confirmed as it has […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
