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Samsung hires former Pentagon CIO as its executive vice president
Samsung has announced that it has hired Terry Halvorsen, former chief information officer of the US Department of Defence, as executive vice president for its mobile division. The former DoD official retired in February 2017 and used to provide advice and guidance on information technology policies and strategies. It is being reported that Halvorsen will […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: April 13, 2017 — Galaxy A (2017), Galaxy S8 and more!
We publish a decent 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. So, without further ado, here’s […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro gets April security patch in India
Just two days after the device went on sale in the country, the Galaxy C7 Pro is getting its first software update in India. The update is a small one (35 MB) that brings the security updates for the month of March, putting the security level at April 1. The C7 Pro is among the first […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Some customers who pre-ordered the Galaxy S8 from Samsung are receiving a free speaker dock
The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ went on preorder in the US on March 30, and they will be released on April 21. All four major carriers in the US are accepting preorders for the new flagship smartphones. However, if you happen to preorder the Galaxy S8 or S8+ from Samsung's official website, you might just receive an additional gift […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 20% on a Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand
While stock lasts, you can pick up Samsung's Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand for $39.34 (20% off). As its name suggests, this charger has compatibility for the firm's Fast Charge technology, though it also supports regular charging speeds on non-Samsung Qi-enabled handsets. Review: Samsung fast wireless charging stand makes charging very convenient As always, if you […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Themes Thursday: Here are this week’s seven best themes
Samsung has released 135 themes for its compatible Galaxy smartphones this week, and there are some of those theme packs are brilliantly designed. We've shortlisted seven themes for this week's Themes Thursday, and you might find them worth having a look. The [Code Art] Nice Day theme has a pleasing blue background and a brighter color […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s In-Traffic Reply app will help drivers keep their attention on the road and not their phone
Samsung Netherlands has created a new app called In-Traffic Reply which is going to help drivers keep their attention on the road and not on their phones. Using your phone while you're behind the wheel can be very dangerous. You might think that it'll only take a few seconds to check that message or read […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung heir loses board seat at Fiat Chrysler
Samsung Electronics vice chairman and the conglomerate's heir apparent has had a tough few months. He has been behind bars due to his alleged role in South Korea's corruption scandal that has already toppled the presidency. The scandal appears to be having an impact on Lee Jae-yong's standing in the global business community as well. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Nougat update could start rolling out in India next week
It looks like the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge could start getting the Nougat update next week in India. This comes from a Samsung India representative, and it's likely that the update will be made available in other markets as well within the next couple of weeks. As usual, we'll let you know once […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A (2017) series gets new update in India
Samsung has started rolling out a new update for the Galaxy A5 (2017) and the Galaxy A7 (2017) in India. There isn't much cause for celebration, though, as this isn't an upgrade to Nougat. The 101MB update is minor in the sense that it doesn't bring much in the way of big new features and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung sells over 100,000 additional Galaxy S8 units in just two days in Korea
It has only been two days since Samsung said that pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have crossed 620,000 units combined in its home market of South Korea. The company has even sold more than 150,000 units of the $1000 128GB Galaxy S8+ that features 6GB of RAM. Samsung’s mobile business chief Dong-jin […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Verizon Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ get Nougat
Sprint got the ball rolling on Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ last week when it released the update for both handsets on its network. AT&T followed suit yesterday and released Nougat for its customers who own the aforementioned devices. Now it's Verizon's turn. The largest mobile network in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: London
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on four backgrounds based around London. 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 […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: April 12, 2017 — Galaxy S8, 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 went live today. Business Samsung will start operating […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) review: Finally the ‘A class’ compact phone we wanted
After reviewing the Galaxy A5 (2017), I turned to the Galaxy A3 (2017), the smallest of the new A series. The A3 has always been the device lacking in specs ever since the Galaxy A lineup was launched. Last year’s A3 had no Samsung Pay support nor a fingerprint sensor, making it a tough sell […]
- By Martin R.
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Snag yourself a 32GB EVO Plus microSD card for 31% off
Good news for folk looking to pick up a new microSD card: Amazon has slashed the price of Samsung's waterproof 32GB EVO Plus memory card — so you can now pick one up for a mere $15.95 (31% off). If you like the sound of the 32GB EVO microSD card and want to bag yourself one, […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Why you should upgrade from the Galaxy S6 to the Galaxy S8
You've held on to your Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge for two years. It has been faithful to you, never letting you down, but it's been two years now. Your contract is probably up and you may be beginning to feel that the device isn't keeping up with your needs. Samsung will gladly sell […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 will be available in the UK from April 24
The Galaxy Xcover 4, a rugged mid-range smartphone from Samsung which was officially announced last month, will be available in the UK starting April 24. It carries a price tag of £249, and you can preorder it SIM-free today through retailers like Clove. It will also be available in other European markets for €259. The Galaxy Xcover […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung puts up massive Galaxy S8 sculptures across the United Kingdom
To let people in the United Kingdom know that the Galaxy S8 has arrived, Samsung has put up massive sculptures of its new flagship smartphone across the country. The sculptures have been installed at landmarks such as Stonehenge, St. Ives Cornwall, London and Bournemouth. They measure 12 feet long and are a sight to behold. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy C7 Pro now available for purchase in India
Samsung quietly announced the Galaxy C7 Pro for India last week. This handset was first launched in China more than three months ago and the company has now decided to offer it to customers in India as well. The Galaxy C7 Pro comes with a 5.7-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display and it's powered by a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
