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Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ top consumer ratings in the US
Samsung's latest smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, earned top ratings in a recent US consumer smartphone review, reveals The Investor. The handsets received 82 points each in the Consumer Reports survey, which was the highest number tallied, followed by the Galaxy S7 edge with 77 points. The LG G6 came in fourth. It's believed that the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 13, 2017 — Galaxy Note FE, 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 Qualcomm reportedly ditches Samsung, moves […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung could still launch the Galaxy Note 8 at IFA
Contrary to recent reports, there's a chance that Samsung will still launch the Galaxy Note 8 at IFA in September. We've reached out to our internal sources and have received word that Samsung is planning to release its successor to the Galaxy Note 7 at the conference, though it may share some details sooner. After all, it's unlikely […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Bag yourself a POWERbot R9000 Robot Vacuum for 19% off
If you're tired of vacuuming your house, you've come to the right place. While stock lasts, you can pick up Samsung’s POWERbot R9000 Robot Vacuum, which can be scheduled to operate at a specific time of the day and uses a flurry of sensors to navigate around obstacles, cleaning your house in the process, for […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung India is sending out event invites for its ‘next generation innovation’
Samsung India has just sent us an invite to an event in the country's capital tomorrow, June 14th, and the company is teasing the launch of a ‘next generation innovation.' There's no mention of what product will be launched, but it may be for the 2017 iterations of Samsung's Galaxy J handsets. It's not confirmed, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active pops up on Geekbench with Snapdragon 835, Android 7.0
We've known for a while that the Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A) is in the works, and we've even got a good look at the device thanks to an image published by the Wireless Power Consortium. It was around the same time last year that the Galaxy S7 Active was announced, and the Galaxy S6 Active was also made official […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Qualcomm reportedly ditches Samsung, moves ahead with TSMC for 7nm processors
Qualcomm chose Samsung to manufacture its 10nm Snapdragon 835 chipset late last year, thanks to the latter's superior fabrication technology. It was a win-win situation for both the firms. The South Korean electronics firm reaped profits by manufacturing Snapdragon 835. On the other hand, Qualcomm had access to Samsung's 10nm technology, and its chips were also used in millions of Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Another variant of the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 passes through the FCC
Less than a month after three models of the refurbished Galaxy Note 7, which has been dubbed the Galaxy Note FE, were granted approval by the FCC, another one has been spotted making its way through the authority's certification process, seemingly corroborating rumors claiming that the handset will launch in South Korea on July 7. […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Retailers slash $100 off the price of the unlocked Galaxy S8
The factory unlocked variants of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have been available to purchase in the United States for around two weeks, and now that sales have (presumably) started to stagnate, a couple of retailers have decided to start selling the units at a reduced price. Until the end of the week, you can bag […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung hasn’t received any reports of Galaxy S8 units bursting into flames
Samsung hasn't received a single report of a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ bursting into flames, according to The Korea Herald. For comparison, the Galaxy Note 7 had already been subject to a recall in a number of regions around the world, including the United States and South Korea, when it was on the market for the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: June 12, 2017 — Galaxy C10, Galaxy Note FE 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. Business Samsung’s Q2 2017 operating profit expected […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note FE may be released On July 7 with Bixby
There have been countless reports about the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 ever since Samsung confirmed that it was going to release the refurbished variant in the near future. Reports suggest that it will be called the Galaxy Note FE or “Fan Edition” and that it may be priced at over $600. A new report out […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Z4 might soon be released in South Africa
The Samsung Z4, which went official last month, was launched in India on May 19. Now, it is being reported that the smartphone will soon be released in South Africa. The device will reportedly be available via Vodacom South Africa for R1,299 (approx. $100). The device might be offered in Gold and might come with a data bundle […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Pick up a pair of Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones for 32% off
Amazon has slashed the price of Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones by 32%, meaning you can currently pick up a pair for just $135.75. As we're sure you'd agree, that's a fantastic price to pay for a set of earbuds that bundle real-time voice feedback for workout progress. Samsung Gear Icon X Review: Not ready for […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro gets a price cut in India
The Galaxy C9 Pro, which was launched in India earlier this year with a price tag of INR 36,990 ( approx. $575), has now received a price cut. Samsung has now dropped the price of its costliest Galaxy C-series device to INR 31,990 (approx. $499). The company recently dropped the price of the Galaxy C7 Pro from […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Which is your preferred default mobile browser, Samsung Internet or Google Chrome?
Samsung's Galaxy smartphones come with two mobile browsers out of the box, Samsung Internet and Google Chrome. It's up to the user to decide which they want to use as their default browser. We'd like to know which one you've picked as your preferred browser and why. Google Chrome is present by default on all […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Q2 2017 operating profit expected to hit new high
Financial analysts are bullish on Samsung's prospects for the second quarter of this year. They predict that the company's Q2 2017 operating profit is going to hit a new record high. Most estimates suggest that the operating profit will be in the range of 12 trillion won or $10.6 billion to over 13 trillion won. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 schematics hint at dual speakers
Samsung is going to launch a new Galaxy Note flagship later this year. We know that much for sure, but not much is known about the new flagship itself. There's a new rumor or leak concerning the device almost every other day and the latest suggests that the Galaxy Note 8 is going to have […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A3 (2016) Nougat update released
It appears that Samsung is now rolling out the much-awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update to the cheapest model in its Galaxy A series. The company has reportedly started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy A3 (2016) in Europe. Not like this wasn't expected. We saw evidence of the Nougat update being developed for […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note FE to be available in the same colors as the Galaxy Note 7
The upcoming Galaxy Note FE will be available in the same colors — Black Onyx, Blue Coral, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium — as its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 7, reveals a new report published by Korean outlet iNews24. The color scheme won't be the only similarity between the Galaxy Note FE and the Galaxy Note […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
