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Nougat update for some Galaxy S6 models also brings the May security patch
Samsung first rolled out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge a couple of months ago. Since then, the update has gradually been hitting more models in different markets across the globe. The update is now being released for some unbranded Galaxy S6 models together with the May […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 global sales have crossed 5 million units
The Galaxy S8 broke all pre-order records for Samsung. The company's new flagship smartphone has been very well received even though it's the first flagship that Samsung has released after the disaster that was the Galaxy Note 7. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on March 29 and released both handsets in select […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy C10 dual rear camera and Bixby button rumored
We reported last week that Samsung will soon extend the Galaxy C lineup this year with the Galaxy C10 and Galaxy C10 Plus. These handsets will carry model numbers SM-C9100 and SM-C9150/9158. Like their predecessors, these handsets are likely going to have impressive specs at the price of a mid-range smartphone. While rumors have suggested […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Third-party LED customization apps could be messing with the Galaxy S8’s notification LED
Has the notification LED on your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ stopped working? You might not be alone in this predicament, as it looks like a few users have seen the notification LED go bad, soon after they purchased the phone. For some, it happened after a software update; for others, it looks like third-party […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active gets certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance
Soon after our exclusive reveal that the Galaxy S8 Active was in the works (not that we take too much credit, as it isn't very surprising that Samsung is continuing the Active line of Galaxy S phones), the device's user agent string was spotted online. Now, the S8 Active has obtained the necessary certification from the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 camera gets a DxOMark rating of 88, same as the Galaxy S7
Samsung has been leading the way in smartphone photography for a while now, and the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge were the top performers on DxOMark's charts last year until they were bested by the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. DxOMark has now published its results for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ and given […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
ZeniMax is now suing Samsung over the Gear VR headset
We know that Samsung made the Gear VR in collaboration with VR firm Oculus. ZeniMax, a games company which successfully sued Facebook-owned Oculus, has now filed a lawsuit against Samsung over the Gear VR virtual reality headset. The lawsuit alleges that Samsung knowingly profited from Oculus' VR technology, which was originally developed at ZeniMax. Oculus […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: How to sync your Google Chrome bookmarks with Samsung Internet web browser
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ (and most Galaxy smartphones and tablets from Samsung) come preinstalled with the company's custom built web browser Samsung Internet. It's faster and smoother than Google Chrome for Android, and comes with a lot of additional features like an ad blocker, a secret mode that authenticates users by fingerprints or iris, a QR code […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: May 15, 2017 — Galaxy Note 7R, 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 went live today. Firmware News [Update: Galaxy A7 (2016), […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung to launch limited edition Pirates of the Caribbean case for the Galaxy S8
Disney has teamed up with Samsung to celebrate the upcoming release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales by launching a special edition case for the Galaxy S8 — or so it would seem. While the add-on is still yet to be announced, a series of pictures were uploaded to Weibo earlier today, showing off the case itself, […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 to sport a 6.3-inch display
Back in March, we exclusively revealed that Samsung had started development of its successor to the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7, and now a report has surfaced online claiming that the Galaxy Note 8 is set to sport a 6.3-inch display — presumably with a tall 18.5:9 aspect ratio — which is a mere 0.1-inches larger than the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 18% on a 32GB Evo Select microSD
With summer rapidly approaching, chances are you’re going to be snapping a lot more pictures on your camera or smartphone — so it would probably be wise to stock up on another microSD card. Fortunately, Amazon has slashed the price of the Samsung-branded 32GB EVO Select microSD down to just $12.99 (18% off). For those unaware, the […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
How it feels to upgrade from the Galaxy S6 to the Galaxy S8
The Galaxy S6 was the beginning of a new era for Samsung's flagship smartphones. Samsung demonstrated with the handset that it was also capable of making smartphones with striking designs and impeccable build quality. It was a complete departure from the kind of design language that Samsung used for all previous flagship smartphones. Samsung pushed the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung Z4 will be available in India starting May 19
The Tizen-based Samsung Z4, which was announced last week by the company, will be launched in India on May 19. It will be available with a price tag of INR 5,790 (approximately $89.52), and will compete with entry-level Android smartphones. The Samsung Z4 is the first phone running Tizen 3.0. It features a 4.5-inch WVGA LCD […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy Note 7R receives Bluetooth certification
Samsung will soon release the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 in select markets. The company confirmed back in March that it was going to release the Galaxy Note 7R but it hasn't said precisely when it's going to do that. The handset has received some certifications and requires some more before it can be released. The […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Dual-SIM variant of Samsung Galaxy S8+ with Exynos chipset goes on sale in the US
Samsung had launched the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ in the US last month through all the major carriers. These were the Snapdragon variants with single SIM card slots. Now, factory unlocked variant of the Galaxy S8+ with the Exynos 8895 chipset and a dual-SIM card slot is available for purchase in the US. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Bixby makes its way to the Family Hub 2.0 refrigerator
When Samsung took the wraps off its Bixby virtual assistant a little over two months ago, it revealed that it wouldn't only be available on smartphones and that over time it will make its way to a slew of home appliances — and that expansion has finally started. On Sunday, the South Korean company announced that […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Chromebook Pro now available for pre-order from Amazon
Samsung unveiled the Chromebook Plus and the Chromebook Pro at the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 in January. It worked on the Chromebook Pro with Google so that it could have support for Android apps, a digitized pen as well as a 360-degree rotating touchscreen display. The Chromebook Plus was made available for purchase soon after […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 requires more certifications before it can be released
After weeks of rumors, Samsung confirmed in March that it was going to launch a refurbished version of the Galaxy Note 7. The ill-fated flagship had to be discontinued last year after a battery defect caused units to catch fire. Samsung tried to fix the issue by switching battery suppliers but that didn't work. The […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
![[Update: Galaxy A7 (2016), too] Android 7.0 Nougat hits the Galaxy A5 (2016) in India](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Android-7-0-Nougat-226x127.jpg)
[Update: Galaxy A7 (2016), too] Android 7.0 Nougat hits the Galaxy A5 (2016) in India
The Galaxy A5 (2016) is the first non-flagship Galaxy phone to receive Nougat; the rollout started with Russia, and it has now expanded to the Indian market. It could be available in other markets already, so if you have received the update on your A5 (2016), do let us know in the comments section. With […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
