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Galaxy J5 (2017) release in Europe may take place on June 22
There have already been countless leaks and rumors concerning the Galaxy J (2017) series. We know that the company has made certain improvements to the series and that it shouldn't be long before they're officially announced. If a retailer's listing is to be believed, the Galaxy J5 (2017) may be released in Europe starting June […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s new display for VR headsets has 3.5x more pixels at 858ppi
Samsung unveiled a new display panel, which is specifically designed to be used in VR headsets, at Display Week 2017. It's a 3.5-inch display panel with a resolution of 2,024 x 2,200 pixels and pixel density of a whopping 858ppi. It has twice the pixel density compared to what HTC Vive and Oculus Rift have to offer, and around 3.5x more pixels. Apart […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung will reportedly miss its own deadline for the launch of Bixby Voice in the US
The launch of Bixby Voice, the best aspect of Samsung's AI-powered digital voice assistant, was delayed in the US. It was supposed to be launched along with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, but the launch was delayed by the company to spring in the US. However, Samsung will reportedly miss its own deadline. According to a new report from […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Oculus announces Chromecast support for the Samsung Gear VR
Oculus has just announced that it has added Chromecast support for the Gear VR. The latest version of the Oculus app on your compatible Galaxy device will let you stream virtual reality content to a nearby TV that's connected to a Google Chromecast. Gear VR owners can hit the Cast button in the new Oculus app and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Material Design
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting five backgrounds that comply with Google's Material Design guidelines. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and just about any other smartphone on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want to download and […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: May 31, 2017 — Galaxy Note 5, Notebook 9 Pro 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: Save 8% on a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Update: Samsung, too] Best Buy starts selling the unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
Best Buy has today commenced sales of the unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the United States. The handsets are priced at $724.99 and $824.99, respectively, and are only available in the (slightly boring) Midnight Black hue. Obviously, there aren't any differences between the unlocked model of the Galaxy S8 and the version you'd […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung rolls out an update to fix the Galaxy S8’s connectivity issues in the UK
Last week, Samsung started distributing a maintenance update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the United Arab Emirates — and now it's rolling out an identical upgrade in the United Kingdom. While the release doesn't bring any new features to the handsets, it does pack a plethora of bug fixes and stability improvements, including the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung retires My Knox in favor of Secure Folder
My Knox was a free security solution from Samsung that enabled users to keep their work and personal data separate on one device. The My Knox app created a container which could only be accessed by an authorized user. All files and data would be safely encrypted within the container. It was a full virtual […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 8% on a Gear VR (2017) with Controller
Amazon has slashed 8% off the price of the recently-released Gear VR (2017) with Controller, meaning you can currently pick one up for $119.94. There's a caveat, though. You'll need to reside in the US (or know somebody who does and is willing to forward the package to you) in order to take advantage of […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: Use Smart Lock to easily unlock your phone in certain scenarios
One of the most useful features in Android has to be Smart Lock. Smart Lock is a great way to make using your phone more convenient by letting you skip the lock screen security when certain conditions are met. You can set your phone to stay unlocked if it's connected to a particular Bluetooth device […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung will publish a detailed white paper on the Galaxy Note 7 recall
The Galaxy Note 7 recall last year was an unexpected crisis for Samsung last year. The company would never have thought that it would have to recall its new flagship smartphone twice before discontinuing production and taking billions in losses due to lost sales. The company conducted a thorough investigation into the matter and revealed […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Latest Gear Fit 2 update enhances its features
Samsung is rolling out a new software update for the Gear Fit 2 which improves its heart-rate and exercise-tracking abilities. It also brings new ways for users to maximize the impact of their training. The company says that this update is going to make fitness tracking more intuitive and effective. For example, once a user […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Would you pay more for a Galaxy S8 or S8+ with sapphire glass?
The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ are two of the most beautiful smartphones ever made, and (almost) everyone is awed by their design. The phones are expensive, and they feel premium thanks to their glass-and-metal build, but that also makes these phones more susceptible to drops. There's Gorilla Glass 5 on the front as well as the rear […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J3 (2017) spotted running Android 7.1
On Monday, the long-rumored Galaxy J3 (2017) broke cover in a series of leaked press renders, and now the Chinese variant of the handset has been spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance's online database. As you'd expect, the listing doesn't cast a light on any of the device's internals, but it does reveal something else that's […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung unveils Notebook 9 Pro with S Pen at Computex 2017
Samsung has unveiled a new laptop at Computex 2017 in Taiwan. The Notebook 9 Pro is a convertible laptop, similar to last year's Notebook 9 Spin, but comes with an S Pen that can be neatly hidden away in a dedicated slot under the keyboard. There are two variants of this Windows 10 Home-powered laptop, one with a 13.3-inch screen and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: May 30, 2017 — Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S8 and more!
We publish a ton 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 wrote today today. Business Samsung SDI expands presence in […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Z4 hands-on: Tizen on yet another entry-level handset
Traditionally, every new device in a particular smartphone lineup comes with a couple of upgrades over the previous device. With Tizen, Samsung threw that tradition out the window with the third Tizen handset, the Samsung Z2. Well, it tweaked tradition rather than throwing it away: The Z2 was launched after the Z3, with specs that […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 21% on a Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand
For a limited time only, you can snag yourself a Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand for just $39.39 (21% off). Don't let its name fool you, though. This charger isn't only compatible with Quick Charge-enabled devices, it also supports regular charging speeds on non-Samsung Qi-enabled handsets. Review: Samsung fast wireless charging stand makes charging very convenient If […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: How to activate Download Booster
We honestly believe that Download Booster is one of the most underrated features Samsung bakes into its version of Android. For those unaware, the software tweak allows your device to download applications and files that exceed 30MB a lot faster by using LTE and Wi-Fi connections simultaneously. Download Booster has been available on Galaxy devices for a long time, but […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
