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Samsung to release ‘See the Unexpected’ video series on extreme sports with Red Bull
Red Bull is the energy drink that requires no introduction. The company has long aligned its brand identity with extreme sports. You would find it difficult to name an extreme sport that doesn't have a Red Bull-sponsored top athlete. Samsung has announced today that it has teamed up with Red Bull to release a new […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung TVs with LG display panels might be developed starting next month
Samsung found itself in a bit of a pickle when Sharp notified the company late last year that it would stop supplying it with LCD panels. Sharp decided to end supply to Samsung after being acquired by Foxconn, a decision that was likely meant to promote the company's own TVs instead of backing Samsung in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung remains top smartphone display manufacturer in Q1 2017
The latest market data from industry tracker IHS Markit shows that Samsung retained its position as the world's top manufacturer of smartphone displays in the first quarter of this year. One of the reasons why the company was able to retain its position is said to be the robust growth in shipments of flexible OLED […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung confirms $380 million appliance plant in South Carolina
It was first reported earlier this year that Samsung was considering setting up a plant in the United States to manufacture appliances. It was the company's expected response to growing protectionism in the country following Donald Trump's election to the office of the president. The president had long claimed on the campaign trail that he […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
MWC Shanghai 2017 awards ‘Best Smartphone’ honor to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
Samsung's new flagship smartphone continues to bring in more awards for the company. Samsung today announced that the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ earned the “Best Smartphone” honors at the 2017 Asia Mobile Awards. The awards are held annually to recognize game-changing innovations in the mobile industry at Asia's largest mobile event, Mobile World Congress […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Rose Pink Galaxy S8+ will be released tomorrow
Samsung confirmed earlier this week that it was going to offer the Galaxy S8+ in a new color option that it's calling Rose Pink. The confirmation came from Samsung Taiwan's official Facebook page which said that the device would be released in the country next month and that it would only be available for a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 28, 2017 — Game Launcher, 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. APK Game Launcher update brings support […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
The Galaxy S8’s primary camera has me unimpressed, but that’s not a bad thing
Last year, Samsung knocked it out of the park with the Galaxy S7's camera. The 12-megapixel rear camera on the S7 didn't have as many megapixels as its predecessor, but the combination of features like dual-pixel autofocus and larger pixels made the S7's camera nothing short of amazing. The Galaxy S7 was hailed as having the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 FE specs show up in GFXBench listing
Samsung's refurbished version of the Galaxy Note 7 is set to launch on July 7 as the Galaxy Note 7 FE (with FE said to stand for ‘fandom edition'), according to recent reports. With just a week to go before the phone hits retail shelves, Note 7 fans are no doubt excited, even though the Galaxy […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung invests $1 billion in its Texas chip foundry, aims to manufacture 4nm chips by 2020
Samsung's chip manufacturing plant in Austin, Texas is one of the most technologically advanced foundries in the world. It was established back in 1997, and the company manufactures some of the latest and greatest memory, storage, and processing chipsets for itself as well as for big-name brands like Apple. Now, the company has invested $1 billion to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Bag yourself a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ for 25% off
Amazon has slashed the price of the international variants of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ by 25%, meaning you can currently pick up the former for $660 and the latter for $749.99. Both handsets ship anodized in the Midnight Black hue with 64GB of expandable internal storage. If you want to snag yourself a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Use these apps to disable system apps on your Samsung phone without root
A few years ago, the only way to disable proprietary and inbuilt apps on an Android phone was by rooting it to gain full access to the system. Samsung devices remain easy to root to this day, but it is no longer recommended to do so as rooting a Samsung device trips its warranty, and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
We now know why Samsung’s having trouble teaching Bixby Voice different languages
Samsung was originally expected to launch Bixby Voice in Chinese and English on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ back in April, but it was forced to postpone the feature because it was having trouble teaching it the languages, and now we know why: the firm doesn't have the right resources, like foreign language experts. “Bixby’s […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung introduces new ISOCELL lineup of camera sensors, includes dual-cameras
Samsung has introduced its new lineup of ISOCELL camera sensors at the ongoing MWC 2017 expo in Shanghai. The company had been making ISOCELL sensors since 2013, but it has now divided its lineup in four sub-brands: ISOCELL Bright, ISOCELL Dual, ISOCELL Fast, and ISOCELL Slim. ISOCELL sensors have greater separation between individual pixels to reduce color crosstalk […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Game Launcher update brings support for DeX
Samsung has issued an update for its Game Launcher application, which transports support for DeX, as well as a plethora of bug fixes and stability improvements. Don't rush to install it though, as the feature is pretty much useless at this precise moment in time. Even when you attempt to play a game listed in […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
TouchWiz Home update for Galaxy S8 and S8+ promises to fix the lag
Yesterday we wrote about lag and UI fluidity problems on the Galaxy S8 and S8+, and how Samsung needs to fix those problems on its flagship smartphones. It seems like the company had already been working to fix some of those issues. The company has now released an update to its TouchWiz Home launcher to fix the lag. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 27, 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 30% on […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Newly leaked Galaxy Note 8 image shows the position of the fingerprint reader
Samsung's next S Pen-toting phablet is expected to be launched by the end of August, and we've been noticing a steady flow of leaks showcasing its possible design, features, and specifications. However, with just a couple of months to go before the official unveiling, the Galaxy Note 8 leak floodgates have opened, and we're finally […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s UI fluidity problem needs fixing
The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ are two of the most feature-packed and powerful smartphones released this year. It is powered by a 10nm, 64-bit octa-core processor (Exynos 8895 in most markets and Snapdragon 835 in China and Norther America), 4GB/6GB of RAM, and 64GB of fast UFS 2.1 internal storage. Both chipsets come […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 30% on a second-generation SmartThings Hub
If you're in the market for a second-generation SmartThings Hub, you're in luck. While stock lasts, you can pick one up from Amazon for $69.98 (30% off), which is a fantastic price to pay for a Hub that sits pin the center of the IoT household, allowing users to connect a host of appliances to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
