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Galaxy S8+ likely to account for more than 50% of all sales
A new report out of South Korea predicts that the 6.2-inch Galaxy S8+ is going to account for more than 50 percent of combined sales for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The model with the larger display is expected to sell better compared to its 5.8-inch sibling. Yuanta Securities Korea Co. released a new […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
This app (kind of) lets you remap the Bixby button on the Galaxy S8
Shortly after Samsung rolled out an upgrade to patch an exploit that enabled users to remap the function of the Bixby button on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, another workaround has surfaced. Once again, it's in the form of an application — but there's a caveat. At present, it can only be used to remap the button to open […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Update: Rolling out now] T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 Android 7.0 update coming soon
It has been a while since the Galaxy Note 5 started receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat update. Even major carriers in the United States have rolled it out. T-Mobile's rivals AT&T, Sprint and Verizon have all released Nougat for the Galaxy Note 5. T-Mobile subscribers have no reason to be concerned. The carrier has now […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Rogers to start rolling out Nougat update for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge next month
Canadian carrier Rogers has announced that it will start distributing the long-awaited Nougat update for its variant of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge on Monday, May 1. This news comes more than two months after the upgrade started making the rounds for the factory unlocked model of the handsets. In addition to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 iris scanner may soon be used for financial transactions
The Galaxy S8's iris scanner might soon be used for much more than just controlling access to the device. According to a new report out of South Korea, credit card companies in the country are looking to utilize the iris scanner to enable safer financial transactions on the mobile device. Samsung Card Co. is reportedly […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s 2017 QLED TV receives highest rating ever from German tech magazine
Samsung is celebrating the fact that Video Magazin, Germany's renowned consumer electronics magazine, has recently rated its 2017 QLED TV as the best on the market. The magazine particularly liked the QLED TV's “less is more” lifestyle-centric features and found them to be innovative. Samsung went back to the drawing board, so to speak, to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Sennheiser partners with Samsung to make smart headsets for Android devices
German audio technology brand Sennheiser has announced that it has partnered with Samsung to make smart headsets for Android smartphones and tablets. These headsets would feature the company's proprietary AMBEO 3D audio technology that makes games and movies sound more realistic. The company already makes AMBEO headsets with Lightning connectors for iPhones. The company's CEO […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 reddish tint on screen not a ‘controversial issue’
When the Galaxy S8 started making its way to pre-order customers last week we started hearing reports about a “reddish” tint on the handset's display. The issue was limited to some early adopters but was significant enough to warrant a response from Samsung. The renowned product review publication Consumer Reports has said that this isn't […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Bixby Vision is crippled on Verizon’s Galaxy S8 and S8+
If you've read any recent reports about Samsung's AI-powered personal digital assistant Bixby, you would probably know that its highly-anticipated voice recognition and voice command functionalities aren't ready yet for is launch in the US. However, it is now being reported that its image recognition capability is crippled as well, at least on Verizon's units. Bixby […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
IFA chief wants Samsung to unveil the Galaxy Note 8 in Berlin
After the impressive launch and subsequent reception of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in New York last month, IFA chief wants Samsung to unveil the Galaxy Note 8 in Berlin. Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, IFA Executive Director Jens Heithecker said that trade show would be a better place for Samsung to showcase […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: How to change the color of the navigation bar
By now, you're probably well aware that Samsung opted for a set of on-screen keys for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, but something you may not know is that you can change the color of them. Why would you want to, I hear you ask. Well, we've found that some hues provide a more immersive […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
You can buy a 24K gold plated Galaxy S8 and S8+ from Legend
If Samsung's new flagship smartphones aren't blingy enough for you (even in their golden color variants), and if you have enough money to burn, you should have a look at Legend's 24K gold-plated, diamond-studded Galaxy S8 and S8+. The Helsinki, Finland-based brand has developed a new way to cover the Galaxy S8's glass back as […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Watchface Friday: Here’s four of this week’s best watchfaces
It’s Friday, so it’s time for another edition of Watchface Friday! For those unaware, every Friday, we highlight a selection of our favorite watchfaces for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier. All of the offerings are available to download through the Galaxy Apps Store, so you can rest assured that you won’t have to search all over […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: April 21, 2017 — Galaxy S8, 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 we published today. Deals Daily Deal: Pick up a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung will start the production of 7th generation OLED displays soon
Samsung Display, the world's largest smartphone OLED panel manufacturer with more than 95 percent market share, is looking to expand its market share even further. The company will reportedly start the production of its seventh-generation smartphone OLED panels soon, while competitors are still trying to focus on sixth-generation OLED display panels. An analyst told The Investor that Samsung's new […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Sprint launches Samsung Galaxy S8 with BOGO promotion
Sprint has today kicked off a BOGO deal on the newly-launched Galaxy S8. As part of the promotion, customers can snag themselves two handsets for the price of one for just $31.25 per month. The offer is available for both new and existing customers from April 21 through April 27, but they'll need to activate a new […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ launch today
After waiting for what felt like an eternity, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have finally launched. Although, Samsung's claiming the handsets are only available in four markets — Canada, Korea, Puerto Rico and the United States — but that's not technically true, as customers all over the globe started receiving pre-orders as early as Wednesday. Read […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: Let the callee know that your call is important using this feature
The Galaxy S8 or S8+, which were officially launched today, come with a newer user interface with improved icons and a lot of new features. One of those features is the Important Call feature in its dialer app. When you want to let the other person (the callee) know that you need to talk to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Pick up a 128GB PRO Select microSD card for 9% off
For a limited time only, you can pick up a 128GB PRO Select microSD card for $81.91 (9% off). What’s neat about this promotion is that it’s available worldwide, so folk in both the UK and US will be able to take advantage of the unit’s snappy transfer speeds for the reduced price. Like the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8, S8+, and Tab S3 users will get free three-month subscription to Google Play Music
Samsung has just announced that it has partnered with Google to offer a free three-month subscription of Google Play Music to owners of the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and the Galaxy Tab S3. In addition to streaming music and podcasts, users can also upload and stream up to 100,000 songs (twice of what’s available for […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
