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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) passes through FCC, might be announced soon
It appears that Samsung might soon announce the Galaxy J5 (2017) for the US market. The smartphone, which received Wi-Fi certification three months ago, was spotted on GFXBench and its pictures were leaked a couple of weeks ago. Three variants of this smartphone – SM-J530GM, SM-530YM/DS, and SM-J530GM/DS – have cleared FCC certification. The device will likely run Android 7.0 […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 active start receiving Android 7.0 update on AT&T’s network
After releasing the Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+, AT&T has now announced that it has started seeding the Nougat update for three more Samsung phones on its network. The Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A), S6 edge (SM-G925A), and the S6 active (SM-G890A) have started receiving Android 7.0 on AT&T's network in the US. The […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
T-Mobile Galaxy S8 customers can get a free Samsung Gear VR with Controller
T-Mobile offered Galaxy S8 customers who pre-ordered the handset a free Gear VR with Controller. That was a limited time offer only for those who pre-ordered the flagship. It's now offering the virtual reality headset to any and all customers who purchase a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ from Magenta. T-Mobile customers who purchase the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S6 Nougat update released by Bell, BellMTS and Rogers
The Galaxy S6 Nougat update is now making its way to more users in Canada. Three major carriers in the country have now released the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S6. Bell, BellMTS and Rogers subscribers are now reporting that their carriers have started rolling out Nougat for the Galaxy S6. Firmware version […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Buy a Galaxy S8 by May 16 in the US and get a free Samsung Entertainment Kit
Samsung is running a great promotion for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ customers in the United States who purchase the new flagship by May 16. They'll receive a free Samsung Entertainment Kit. The kit includes a 64GB Samsung EVO+ microSD card, a Clear View Standing Cover for their device as well as a six-month subscription […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Nature
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on five backgrounds based around nature. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and just about any other smartphone (or even tablet) on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: May 3, 2017 — Galaxy A3 (2017), QLED TVs 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 live today. Deals Daily Deal: Pick up a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Switching to the Galaxy S8: My first impressions
I firmly believe that the Galaxy S6 edge+ is one of Samsung's best smartphones to date. It's the last handset I remember being genuinely excited about. For some reason, the Galaxy S7 didn't cut it for me, so I decided to make the jump from Android to iOS and pick up an iPhone 6s, followed […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Pick up a Gear S3 classic for 16% off
Looking to pick up a new smartwatch? You've come to the right place. For a limited time only, you can bag yourself the more refined variant — the Gear S3 classic — of the Gear S3 from Amazon for a mere $294.81 (16% off). We reviewed this particular device back in December and found it […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay launch in France might take place this September
Samsung continues to expand its mobile payments service in more markets across the globe. Samsung Pay went live in Hong Kong, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates just last week. There's mounting evidence to support the claim that Samsung Pay will finally be launched in the United Kingdom on May 16. According to a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Bixby Vision Amazon shopping feature goes live on Verizon’s Galaxy S8
Samsung wasn't able to get the Bixby Voice feature ready at launch so even though it has been released for users in South Korea, those who own the new flagship in the United States will have to wait for a while before they can give voice commands to Samsung's new voice assistant. Verizon customers also […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung details contents of May security patch
Samsung has announced the contents of this month’s maintenance update. As outlined over on the firm's Security Blog, the upgrade addresses a total of 54 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS and an additional 11 patches designed specifically for Galaxy smartphones. Unfortunately, most of the patches are listed as “privately disclosed,” and that’s because […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A5 (2016) is getting Android 7.0 Nougat in Russia
Samsung is rolling out the first Nougat update for its mid-range devices today. The update is going out to the Galaxy A5 (2016) in Russia, and we've received a video which shows the newest iteration of Android in action on the device. As expected, the user interface matches what we've seen on the Galaxy S7 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: Capture custom screenshots and GIFs using the Smart Select Edge panel
Seasoned Galaxy Note users will know how the S Pen makes possible a slew of functionality that you won't find on devices without a stylus. One of the features offered by the S Pen on the Galaxy Note lineup is the ability to capture random sections of content on the screen in different shapes and sizes. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Bixby can entertain you with its raps
Samsung launched Bixby Voice for the Korean market earlier this week, and the company showcased what its AI-powered digital voice assistant can do in a series of videos yesterday. It's impressive to see how Samsung took a different approach with its voice assistant compared to Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. Apart from obeying to your voice commands and perform various […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches QLED TVs in India, offers a free Galaxy S8+ for preorders
After showcasing its premium QLED TVs at CES in January and subsequently launching them globally in March, Samsung launched them in India yesterday. The company launched five QLED TVs in the country, with prices ranging from INR 3,14,900 and INR 24,99,900. Samsung has launched three series of QLED TVs in India – Q9, Q8, and Q7 – with four screen size […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
PSA: You can keep your free Gear VR if you return the Galaxy S8 because of a manufacturing defect
According to the folks over at PhoneArena, customers in possession of a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ with a manufacturing defect seeking a full refund can keep the complimentary Gear VR headset they received when they pre-ordered their device. The information came to light earlier today when a Galaxy S8 owner reportedly contacted Samsung requesting a refund […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A3 (2017) Nougat update might arrive soon
Samsung has gradually been rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for its recent flagship devices. It won't be long now before the company turns its attention to some of its mid-range handsets. There's a reason now to believe that the Galaxy A3 (2017) Nougat update might arrive soon. It appears that Samsung has started […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: May 2, 2017 — Gear S3, Samsung Pay 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 covered today. Business Samsung likely to become world’s largest […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
T-Mobile rolls out update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ to fix frustrating red tint issue
Good news for folk with a T-Mobile variant of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the United States: the handsets are now receiving a much-requested maintenance update to patch a bug that resulted in some users noticing a “reddish tint” on their handset’s display. The upgrade appears to be identical to the one that started […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
