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Daily Deal: Bag yourself a POWERbot Robot Vacuum for 30% off

Daily Deal: Bag yourself a POWERbot Robot Vacuum for 30% off

Tired of vacuuming your house? You've come to the right place. For a limited time only, you can pick up Samsung's POWERbot Robot Vacuum for $349.99 (30% off). There's a caveat, though: due to federal regulations, the product can only be shipped within the United States. For those unaware, the POWERbot is a completely automated […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) pictures leaked

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) pictures leaked

We've been hearing reports for the past few months now that Samsung is going to launch the Galaxy J5 (2017) in the near future. The company hasn't made an official announcement yet but the device has already been spotted at the FCC and Wi-Fi Alliance which suggests that a release is not that far off. […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
T-Mobile releases March security patch for the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge

T-Mobile releases March security patch for the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge

T-Mobile has rolled out a new firmware update for the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge. The minor updates weigh in at just under 130MB and bring the March security patch for these handsets. The carrier is rolling out firmware version N910TUVU2EQC1 and N915TUVU2DQC1 for the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Pre-order Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ online exclusively from Flipkart starting tomorrow

Pre-order Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ online exclusively from Flipkart starting tomorrow

Samsung will launch the Galaxy S8 and S8+ tomorrow in India, and Flipkart seems to be the company's exclusive online launch partner for the new flagship smartphones. If you're from India, you can place pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 or S8+ exclusively through Flipkart starting 12 PM on April 19. Pricing for the Indian market hasn't been revealed yet. We're […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 7 years ago
Some Galaxy S8 owners are complaining about “reddish” tint on their handset’s display

Some Galaxy S8 owners are complaining about “reddish” tint on their handset’s display

Over the course of the past few days, a number of reports have surfaced online from Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus owners in South Korea, claiming that their handset's display has a reddish tint. Quick to defend its latest flagship, Samsung issued a statement informing customers it's not a quality problem, and that the color […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 7 years ago
[Poll] Are you unhappy that Samsung won’t allow remapping of the Bixby button?

[Poll] Are you unhappy that Samsung won’t allow remapping of the Bixby button?

Samsung's Bixby voice assistant has a dedicated hardware button on the Galaxy S8 and it was recently revealed that a third-party app could be used to remap the Bixby button. This would have enabled users to configure the button to open any app on the device instead of the assistant. It would have certainly come […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
You can now purchase a 24K gold Gear S3 classic

You can now purchase a 24K gold Gear S3 classic

If the regular Gear S3 classic isn't lavish enough for you, you're in luck: Gold-plating specialist De Billas has released a 24K gold variant of the smartwatch. The cost of the anodization process (and, of course, the material) bumps up the price of the device — but probably not by as much as you'd of […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 pre-orders cross 1 million units in South Korea

Galaxy S8 pre-orders cross 1 million units in South Korea

We've witnessed over the past week just how popular the Galaxy S8 has turned out to be in Samsung's home market of South Korea. The company has been selling 50,000 units of the new flagship on average every single day. It was aiming to receive more than 1 million pre-orders for the handset before the […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Samsung has reportedly blocked remapping of the Bixby button on Galaxy S8 and S8+

Samsung has reportedly blocked remapping of the Bixby button on Galaxy S8 and S8+

Samsung's new flagship smartphones come with an AI-powered digital assistant Bixby, and the company spent a lot of time showcasing its abilities during the press conference. These smartphones even feature a dedicated hardware button that summons Bixby. However, the launch of the digital assistant's most talked-about feature, Bixby Voice, has been delayed in the US. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: April 17, 2017 — Galaxy S8 and more!

SamMobile Daily Recap: April 17, 2017 — Galaxy S8 and more!

We publish a solid amount 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 with every post. But, we think we’ve come up with an ideal solution — a daily recap. Here’s what went live today. […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 48% on Samsung’s Dual-Port Car Fast Charger

Daily Deal: Save 48% on Samsung’s Dual-Port Car Fast Charger

Amazon has slashed the price of Samsung’s Dual-Port Car Fast Charger to just $19.99 (48% 0ff). As its name suggests, this particular charger has compatibility for Adaptive Fast Charging technology, meaning it's capable of charging a compatible smartphone from 0 to 50% in less than 30-minutes. If you like the sound of the Dual-Port Car Fast Charger and […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 7 years ago
128GB Galaxy C9 Pro may be in the pipeline

128GB Galaxy C9 Pro may be in the pipeline

Samsung exclusively launched the Galaxy C9 Pro in China several months ago before deciding to release it in markets like Malaysia and India. It has only been a few weeks since the Galaxy C9 Pro was launched in India. The variant that Samsung has released so far features 64GB of internal storage but it appears […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Galaxy S5 is still the most popular Samsung smartphone in the US

Galaxy S5 is still the most popular Samsung smartphone in the US

Samsung is a major player in the US smartphone market as its flagship smartphones are almost always some of the most highly anticipated devices of the year in this particular market. Samsung's flagship smartphones have seen considerable success in the country, the Galaxy S5 particularly, as the 2014 flagship still remains the most popular Samsung […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Samsung’s new Gear 360 app is now live on the Play Store

Samsung’s new Gear 360 app is now live on the Play Store

Samsung unveiled a new Gear 360 camera alongside the Galaxy S8 last month. The company has now released a new smartphone companion app for the Gear 360 (2017). The Gear 360 (New) app can be used to control the camera remotely, change various settings, and even for initiating a live 360-degree broadcast on Facebook, Samsung VR, […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is now available in Russia

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is now available in Russia

After launching the Galaxy Tab S3 in the US, the UK, and some other markets, Samsung has launched its latest high-end Android tablet in Russia. The company has listed the Wi-Fi only as well as the LTE variant of the Galaxy Tab S3 on its official website along with the pricing. The Wi-Fi only variant of […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 7 years ago
More images of Galaxy S8+ prototype with dual-camera setup leak

More images of Galaxy S8+ prototype with dual-camera setup leak

Images of multiple Galaxy S8+ prototype units were leaked a couple of weeks ago, showcasing a dual-camera setup and a missing fingerprint reader on the devices. Now, clearer images of a similar Galaxy S8+ prototype have surfaced on the Internet. There doesn't seem to be a model number mentioned on the device this time around, but it seems […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: April 14, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Gear S3 and more!

SamMobile Daily Recap: April 14, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Gear S3 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 hires former Pentagon CIO […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 7 years ago
Possible Galaxy X prototype surfaces at Wi-Fi Alliance

Possible Galaxy X prototype surfaces at Wi-Fi Alliance

Over at the Wi-Fi Alliance, an unusual Samsung device just received the certification required for commercial use. The device carries model code SM-G888No, which fits with information we received about a foldable device carrying a model number in the same range. The certification document itself does not reveal any interesting details about the SM-G888N0, except […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 60% on a Samsung Wireless Hands-Free Bluetooth Headset

Daily Deal: Save 60% on a Samsung Wireless Hands-Free Bluetooth Headset

You can currently pick up a Samsung Wireless Hands-Free Bluetooth Headset for $11.99 (60% off). As you can imagine, this device isn’t going to appeal to everyone, but if you spend a lot of time driving a car that doesn’t have a hands-free system, this is something you should be looking into. If you’re interested in […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 7 years ago
[Poll] You need to read this before you decide what color your Galaxy S8 is going to be

[Poll] You need to read this before you decide what color your Galaxy S8 is going to be

Samsung has started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in several markets across the globe. It's going to release the new flagship on April 21 (and on April 28th in Europe). If you're planning to buy one there's a big decision that you need to make. You need to decide which color […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago