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Galaxy J3 (2017) will be running Android 7.0 Nougat when it arrives
Samsung seems to be gearing up to launch a refreshed Galaxy J series. We've been hearing reports about the devices in this series for the past couple of weeks. Just yesterday we saw some purported leaked photos of the Galaxy J5 (2017). That handset is believed to run Android 7.0 Nougat of the box and now […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
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[Update: Galaxy S8 as well] First firmware for the Galaxy S8+ is now available for download
We're just days away from the official release of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Many pre-order customers have already received their units ahead of time and that's not something you'd find them complaining about. The first firmware for the Galaxy S8+ is live now and available for download. Firmware details: Model SM-G955F Model name Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in India
After launching the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in the US, the UK, Korea, and some other important markets, Samsung has launched its latest flagship smartphones today in India. The Galaxy S8 is priced at INR 57,900 (around $893), while the Galaxy S8+ carries a price tag of INR 64,900 (around $987) in the country. Both these smartphones would […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung releases April security update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe
Samsung has started distributing this month's security patch for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe. As per the firm's Security Blog, the upgrade addresses a total of 49 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS and an additional 16 patches for the firm’s Galaxy-branded smartphones. We should probably point out […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
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[Poll] Has your Galaxy S8 pre-order arrived right on time?
Samsung is going to officially release the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on April 21 in South Korea and the United States. It has been taking pre-orders for the new flagship smartphones since a couple of weeks and in South Korea alone more than one million units have been pre-ordered. Some carriers in the United […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung discusses how it “redefined what’s possible in safety” with the Galaxy S8
When Samsung launches a new product, it typically takes to its Newsroom to share an interview shedding light on the creative process — and as expected, it's done the same for the Galaxy S8, but (rightfully) shifted the focus towards the safety practices it put into place, like an 8-Point Battery Safety Check, to ensure […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ (SM-G950F/G955F) user manual in English available now
Samsung is going to release the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in South Korea and the United States on April 21. More than a million pre-orders for the new flagship handsets have already been placed in the company's home country. Carriers have already started shipping units ahead of the official release date. Samsung has confirmed […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Gear S3 watch face design contest winner announced
Samsung announced the Gear S3 watchface design contest last month in collaboration with aBlogtoWatch and watchface customization platform Facer. The contest challenged designers and developers to use Facer to create their own unique watchfaces for the Gear S3. The company received an overwhelming response. The panel of judges included famous watch designer Yvan Arpa, aBlogtoWatch […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 AKG earbuds will be included in every retail package
Samsung announced long before it had even unveiled the Galaxy S8 that its next flagship smartphone is going to ship with AKG-tuned earbuds. This has been made possible by the company's recent acquisition of Harman International which counts AKG among the many premium audio brands that it owns. There have been some reports recently which […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Over 260,000 Galaxy S8 units registered on the first day of launch in South Korea
Samsung has sold more than 1 million units of the Galaxy S8 during the pre-order period which is a new record for smartphones in its home market of South Korea. On the first day of the handset's preliminary launch in the country, Samsung confirmed that over 260,000 units of the new flagship were registered with […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 gets local business search inside the native dialer app with Hiya
What do you do when you want the phone number for a local restaurant or business? Chances are you search for it online and then perhaps you have to visit a couple of links before you get what you're looking for. It's a cumbersome process that normally involves switching between multiple apps. Things are about […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8+ battery design is ‘virtually identical’ to the Galaxy Note 7
Samsung has taken a lot of concrete steps since the Galaxy Note 7 disaster to ensure that something like that never happens again. It has come up with a comprehensive battery testing program to ensure that future smartphones don't suffer the same fate. It appears that the company is convinced that the Galaxy Note 7's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s Exynos-powered mid-range phones don’t seem to be as optimized as those with Snapdragon chips
Over the last few weeks, I've used two of Samsung's mid-range phones as my primary device. The Galaxy A7 (2017) came first, followed by the recently launched Galaxy C7 Pro. In terms of overall specs, both are packed with features that we wouldn't have expected on Samsung devices in the same price range only a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: April 18, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Gear S3 classic 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: Bag yourself a […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Our video review of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ is here!
Samsung unveiled its new flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus, last month. Both smartphones feature near bezel-less Infinity Displays, a faster processor, improved cameras, a newer user interface, and an AI-powered digital assistant Bixby. We tested both these smartphones over the past couple of weeks, and published our in-depth review a […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ review: Samsung brings us the future, but it’s not perfect yet
Another year, another Galaxy S flagship. With leaks flowing in faster than water from a tap, a lot was known about the Galaxy S8 ahead of its unveiling. Big design changes have been made this year: The front of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ is a giant screen with very little bezel, with Samsung […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
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
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 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
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
