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Galaxy C7 Pro may be launched outside China soon
We reported exclusively six months ago that Samsung had the Galaxy C7 Pro in the pipeline. The company quietly launched this handset in China a couple of months back and it appears that Samsung might soon release it in other markets as well. The Galaxy C7 Pro is a pretty robust mid-range handset with its […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung might push Galaxy S8 over the Galaxy S8 Plus as the main variant
It is being reported that Samsung will push the Galaxy S8 as their main flagship smartphone variant over the Galaxy S8 Plus. Last year, the company focussed more on the Galaxy S7 edge, thanks to its larger and curved display. However, the company’s strategy might be different this time around. According to a report by […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung chairman’s wife may play key role in heir’s succession
Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee has been out of the picture since 2014. He suffered a heart attack three years ago and has been bedridden since then. Samsung has gradually put a succession plan in motion which will see his son, Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jae-yong, assume control of the largest conglomerate in South Korea. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung SDI Note 7 battery compensation talks reportedly stalled
Citing industry sources, a report out of South Korea today claims that the Samsung Group's battery affiliate Samsung SDI has put its Galaxy Note 7 battery compensation plan for sister company Samsung Electronics on hold as the two affiliates have yet to find a middle ground for a settlement. The two companies have still not […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung airs another Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus TV ad in South Korea
With a little more than a week to go until the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus are made official, Samsung has aired another advert teasing the handsets on TV in South Korea. This latest clip plays on the relationship between the ‘Galaxy' branding and space. Also, note how the door appears to be the same shape as the Galaxy S8 we've seen […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung expects Galaxy S8 preorders to exceed Galaxy Note 7
Samsung is reportedly betting big on Galaxy S8 preorders ahead of the smartphone's availability on April 21. The company recently decided to unveil subsidy plans for customers earlier than usual during the pre-order period of April 7 to April 17 and then shipping the phones from April 18 (ahead of the official release date). The […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Rogers and Telus release Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Several mobile carriers in Canada started rolling out the much-awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. SaskTel, Bell, Virgin Mobile, EastLink, Wind Mobile and Freedom Mobile released said update for those who own Samsung's 2016 flagship on their networks. However, two of the country's largest carriers were missing […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Here’s what Samsung privately showcased during MWC 2017
Samsung unveiled several new display technologies during a private briefing at this year's Mobile World Congress, including a 3D Touch-like OLED panel, which the firm will reportedly adopt in order to make the navigation keys on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus (and the entire screen on the upcoming Galaxy Note 8) pressure-sensitive. Although, a source in […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s Q1 2017 result expected to beat expectations
Financial analysts have made several predictions about how Samsung's first quarter of 2017 is going to turn out. Some suggested that the company would see a 40 percent increase in operating profit but this was revised down to 30 percent just two weeks ago. According to a new report out of Korea, the company is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
![[Updated] Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ seems to be getting the Nougat update in Turkey](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/s6-edge+-review-6-226x127.jpg)
[Updated] Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ seems to be getting the Nougat update in Turkey
Samsung Turkey's roadmap for the Nougat update is being proven accurate yet again, as the Galaxy S6 edge+ is now being upgraded to Nougat in Turkey. Firmware G928CXXU3CQC7 has been spotted on Samsung's servers; it's the same firmware that rolled out for the Galaxy Note 5 last week, so Galaxy S6 edge+ owners should look […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S8 fully revealed in ‘Orchid Gray’ and ‘Black Sky’
Veteran leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks on Twitter) had leaked an image of the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus a couple of days ago, showcasing them in three color variants. However, the rear design of these smartphones wasn't visible in the image. Evan has now tweeted a new image that shows the front and rear design of the Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
![[Poll Results!] Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+: What device are you thinking of getting?](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/s7-edge-226x127.jpg)
[Poll Results!] Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+: What device are you thinking of getting?
At this point, we don't need any more confirmation that the Galaxy S8 will be offered in two models, a standard one with a 5.8-inch display and a Plus model with a 6.2-inch display. Despite the significant leap in screen sizes, especially for the base model, handling them shouldn't be as horrific as it would generally […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: March 20, 2017 — Galaxy J7 (2017), Galaxy S8 and more!
We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, most of the news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to follow every post that goes live. But, we think we’ve come up with an ideal solution — a daily recap. In the list below, […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung makes Galaxy S8’s Bixby voice assistant official
We exclusively reported a long time back that the Galaxy S8 is going to feature a virtual assistant called Bixby which will be more capable than the likes of Siri and Cortana. Samsung has officially confirmed this artificial intelligence-powered smart assistant today. The core philosophy that drove Samsung to develop Bixby is to have a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 42% on a pair of Active InEar headphones
For a limited time only, you can snag yourself a pair of Samsung's Active InEr headphones for $13.22 (42% off). For the record, these are the same earphones that ship in the box of the firm's latest smartphones and come with a set of interchangeable wingtips. If you want to take advantage of this deal, […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
![[Poll Results!] Are you a fan of smartphone leaks?](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/black-galaxy-s8-leaked-7-226x127.jpg)
[Poll Results!] Are you a fan of smartphone leaks?
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus are probably Samsung's most-leaked smartphones to date. We've already seen the handset from all angles, learnt about their functionality and have some basic pricing details, leaving little for the firm to announce during its event on March 29. This got us thinking, do consumers like seeing leaks or would […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy J7 (2017) for AT&T makes its FCC stop
We've been hearing reports over the past couple of months that the Galaxy J7 (2017) will soon be launched in the United States. A recent report claimed that the handset would be launched on Sprint, Verizon, Boost and Virgin. However, it appears that the Galaxy J7 (2017) might be making its way to AT&T as […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Get your daily weather forecast in virtual reality with AccuWeather for Gear VR
A globally renowned name in weather information, AccuWeather, has released an app for the Samsung Gear VR which lets users experience and interact with 360-degree video content, weather information and updates in a way they've never experienced it before. Since the app leverages virtual reality, it puts users “in the middle of the action,” as […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Good on Samsung for using black on the front of every Galaxy S8 color variant
Nothing is confirmed at this point, but it certainly looks like the Galaxy S8 will be offered in at least one new color option we haven't seen on Samsung's smartphone lineup (not recently, at least). Whether this color is a shade of grey or violet (or a mix of both) remains to be seen, but […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
![[Update: More images!] New images show the Galaxy S8’s AKG earphones in the flesh](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170226_194731-226x127.jpg)
[Update: More images!] New images show the Galaxy S8’s AKG earphones in the flesh
At the Galaxy Tab S3 unveiling last month, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S8 would come with earphones tuned by AKG in the box. The company offered a look at the earphones on-stage, and the same earphones have now appeared in newly leaked images. This is the first time we're seeing these in the flesh; […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
