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Galaxy J5 (2016) receives April security patch in Europe
Samsung has started pushing out last month’s security maintenance release for the Galaxy J5 (2016) in Europe. The upgrade — J510FNXXU2AQD2 — addresses 49 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS and packs 16 additional patches for the firm’s Galaxy-branded smartphones, which include a fix for a weakness that allowed prying eyes to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay is now available in Hong Kong
Following a brief early access phase, Samsung has launched its mobile payment platform — Samsung Pay — in Hong Kong, with support for American Express, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Citibank, Dah Sing Bank, DBS and Standard Chartered. “Less than two years ago, Samsung Pay came to life in Korea with a simple mission: To […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Newsroom Mexico is now live
Over the past few months, we've seen Samsung launch dedicated information hubs for key markets. Samsung announced the launch of Samsung Newsroom Russia just three days ago. It features content in the Russian language targeted towards local media and consumers in Russia. It was the eighth such newsroom that Samsung has launched so far, and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung patents a smartwatch with a wristband display
Samsung's working on a smartwatch equipped with a built-in camera and a secondary display on the wristband, suggests a patent recently filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The diagram included in the filing indicates that the wristband display will function like the Edge panel on board the Galaxy S8, providing users with […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung will release the DeX station in Canada tomorrow
The DeX station is an accessory that Samsung unveiled alongside the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ back in March. It enables these smartphones to power a PC-like experience on an external display for enhanced productivity. The handsets come with productivity apps that have been optimized for DeX. The Galaxy S8 is the first smartphone to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A8 (2016) Nougat update release possibly due soon
Samsung launched the Galaxy A8 (2016) last year in South Korea last year. The handset has an Exynos 7420 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage. It also has a 5.7-inch Full HD display. Additional features include a fingerprint sensor, 3,500mAh battery, Samsung Pay and more. The company hasn't updated this handset to Android […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Gear 360 (2017) price and release date confirmed for the United States
Samsung unveiled its new Gear 360 (2017) camera back in March alongside the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The company has now confirmed the price and release date of this 360-degree camera for customers in the United States. The Gear 360 (2017) has been priced at $229 which is a full $100 cheaper than the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung to fix automatic HDMI switching issue on select TVs via firmware update
We reported last week that automatic HDMI switching in Samsung's 2016 smart TVs was proving to be a nuisance for users. The TV automatically switches to the HDMI input when the device that's connected to it via HDMI is powered on, even when another input source is in use. Reports also suggested that affected models […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Space
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting four space-themed backgrounds. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and just about any other smartphone (or even tablet) on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want to download and set one as […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: May 24, 2017 — Gear S3, Galaxy S9 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 went live today. Deals Daily Deal: Take 56% off […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung distributes an update to fix the Galaxy S8’s connectivity issues
Samsung's now in the midst of rolling out a maintenance update, which bundles all of the changes included in this month's security release, in addition to a slew of additional bug fixes, for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the United Arab Emirates. More specifically, the upgrade appears to address a whole host of issues […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Take 56% off a Samsung Wireless Charging Pad
While stock lasts, you can pick up Samsung’s original Wireless Charging Pad for $17.66 (56% off). What’s more, the promotion is available worldwide — so you’ll be able to bag yourself one for the reduced price if you reside in the UK, US and pretty much any other country that has access to Amazon. To […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Switch to stock Android navigation keys on your Galaxy S8 with this little app
Don't like the funky icons Samsung has used for the software navigation keys on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+? Want to switch to the ones from stock Android? Some folks over at the XDA forums have created a solution to do just that. A simple app install followed by a reboot will replace the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung ranks tenth in Forbes’ list of world’s most valuable brands for 2017
Samsung is undoubtedly one of the most well-known and valuable brands in the world, but how does it fair against the likes of Apple, Facebook, and Google? Forbes releases a list of world’s most valuable brands every year, and it released its new list for 2017 yesterday. As per the new rankings, Samsung is currently […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
STARZ video streaming app is now available for Samsung’s Smart TVs
STARZ has announced that its video streaming app is now available on select smart TVs from Samsung. STARZ's premium subscribers can now watch a huge collection of video content from the channel, including the its original TV shows like American Gods, Black Sails, Outlander, and Power. Subscribers can also watch hundreds of movies and first-run films on […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Thoughts on the Galaxy S8’s fingerprint sensor: What’s the fuss all about?
Many Samsung fans were up in arms when it was confirmed that the Galaxy S8's fingerprint sensor is placed at the back, alongside the camera. Some of us here at SamMobile were extremely critical of this, too, but I don't personally agree with all of the flak that Samsung is having to take because of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: Use fingerprint sensor gestures to access the notification shade
We've already brought you a long list of Galaxy S8 Tips & Tricks to help you get the most out of your new Samsung flagship smartphone. Today, we have another one. You must already know that the Galaxy S8's fingerprint sensor is placed at the back, alongside the camera. The difference of opinion regarding the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
SK Telecom and Samsung win Infrastructure Innovation Award
SK Telecom and Samsung have been jointly awarded the Infrastructure Innovation Award at the Global Telecoms Business Telecoms Innovation Summit 2017 for their successful verification of 5G mobile handover in an urban outdoor environment. We first discovered that Samsung was working on introducing 5G when it revealed that it managed to clock a transmission speed of 7.5Gbps […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung starts rolling out a hefty update for the Gear S3 in the U.S.
Samsung has started distributing a hefty update for both variants of the Gear S3 — the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier — in the United States. The upgrade brings a slew of new features to the table, including compatibility for BMW Connected, Gear for Nest and Spotify, in addition to an auto-refresh option for the barometer. Also […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 reportedly codenamed ‘Star’ as development begins early
According to Korean publication The Bell, Samsung has chosen ‘Star' as the codename for the Galaxy S9 (and ‘Star 2' for the larger model). Development of the device has reportedly begun 3 to 4 months ahead of schedule, but as expected, there is no information available on what the S9 will offer (other than a more refined […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
