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Galaxy S8 certified by China’s product quality testing agency
Less than a week after it was spotted at the FCC, Samsung's much-anticipated Galaxy S8 has received its China Compulsory Certification (CCC) — which, alongside TENAA, is one of the final port of calls a handset makes before it hits the shelves in the region — bearing the model number SM-G9500. For those in need of […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 teaser was the most-watched corporate brand video last week
During its event at Mobile World Congress on February 26, Samsung released a (very minimal) teaser trailer for the Galaxy S8 — and it's since blown up, amassing a total of 26.6 million views around the world last week alone; making it the most-watched corporate brand viral video from March 6 to March 12. Read […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung discounts AT&T Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge by $200, throws in 128GB memory card
Samsung has been offering great discounts to those wishing to pick up a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge in the United States. Merely days after it discounted both Sprint and T-Mobile branded versions of both handsets by $250 and offered a free 128GB microSD card with them, Samsung has now slashed $200 off the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8 specs and April 21 release date predicted by renowned analyst
If you have a habit of reading tech blogs you might have read about analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. He's famous for covering Apple and making predictions about the company's future products which often turn out to be true. However, his latest note to investors is about Samsung and its upcoming flagship smartphone, the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Rogers Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Nougat update will be released on March 20
Samsung may have released Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge back in January but carriers across the globe are still in the process of rolling out said update to their subscribers. Rogers, one of the largest mobile carriers in Canada, has now confirmed when it's going to release the Nougat […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
‘Next Gear 360’ possibly coming soon
We've been keeping an eye on a mystery Samsung device bearing model number SM-R210. It first surfaced in an import listing last year and the description revealed that the device would have a camera. Earlier this year the device was spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance and the certificate revealed that it runs Samsung's Tizen OS […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S5 Neo March security patch released
There are countless more recent Samsung handsets that still haven't received the February security patch but given its tendency to surprise us with software updates, Samsung has released the March security patch for the unbranded Galaxy S5 Neo in the Netherlands. Launched almost two years ago, the Galaxy S5 Neo was a new variant of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Gear VR gameplay can now be streamed to Facebook Live
Oculus has updated its Gear VR platform to enable those who own this Samsung virtual reality headset to stream their gameplay sessions directly to Facebook Live. The Facebook-owned company says that the idea behind this feature is to “share the magic” of virtual reality with your friends and family since it can be a bit […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s Harman acquisition complete, will retain workforce and brands
Everything in life is a process, but the end to some processes is a cause for celebration. That is the case for Samsung, as its Harman International acquisition is now complete after four months of hard work to see it through. Harman stockholders will receive $112 per share, with a total purchase payment of $8 billion […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
DBrand announces skins for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
DBrand is known for its skins for high-end smartphones that allow additional customization if only to prevent glass-backed smartphones from their overbearing, fingerprint-prone nature. The company has released skins for current smartphones such as the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, and is now back to announce Galaxy S8 skins and Galaxy S8+ skins. The announcement […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: March 10, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Samsung Pay and more!
We publish a ton 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 keep up with every post. But, we think we’ve come up with a solid solution — a daily recap. Today we’re switching it up a […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8 poses for another hands-on picture, only front visible
Another hands-on picture of the Galaxy S8 has appeared online. This latest image comes courtesy of SlashLeaks and has obtained a confidence rating of 58/100, with the main reason for the reduced rating being that it doesn't showcase the entire handset — only the front is visible. Related: Here’s what to expect from the Samsung Galaxy S8 Tying in […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Here’s what to expect from the Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung may not have announced the Galaxy S8 at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona last month, but it confirmed when the flagship is going to be unveiled. We're only a couple of weeks away from the launch event, so this is the right time for a post that tells you what to expect from the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: You can currently bag yourself a Samsung Wireless Charging Pad for 58% off
Yesterday, we highlighted a great saving on Samsung's Mini Wireless Charging Pad, and now Amazon has kicked off a fantastic deal on the firm's original Wireless Charging Pad, which can currently be picked up for $20.80 (58% off). A common misconception is that Samsung's Wireless Charging Pad can only be used with Galaxy-branded smartphones, when, in fact, […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy A3 (2016) running Nougat surfaces on Geekbench
We've known that Samsung's preparing to start distributing the long-awaited Nougat update for the Galaxy A3 (2016) for a while now, but unfortunately we don't have an exact release date. It looks like it could arrive on the device soon, though, as a variant has been spotted on the official Geekbench online database for the second time running […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay to come to non-premium Galaxy smartphones in India
Samsung recently launched its mobile payments service in India and Sweden. The South Korean electronics giant is trying to expand Samsung Pay's features set as well as its reach. The company launched a rewards program and an in-app shopping feature in South Korea. According to Mashable India, Samsung is planning to bring Samsung Pay to non-premium Galaxy smartphones, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: March 9, 2017 — Galaxy S8 spotted at the FCC, Samsung Pay 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 with every post. But, we think we’ve come up with the perfect solution — a daily recap. In the list below, you’ll find […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Grab stock Samsung device wallpapers from the new SamMobile wallpaper archive
Any time a new and notable Samsung device goes on sale, or when its firmware pops up in our database, we make it a point to share the stock wallpapers from the device with you, our readers. If you were tired of searching for these wallpapers on our site, we now have a one-stop solution […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Snag yourself a Samsung Mini Wireless Charging Pad for 71% off
Starting today, you can snag yourself a Samsung-branded Mini Wireless Charging Pad for $11.45. For those unaware, this device is intended to be a scaled-down, more portable version of the orb-style charger (not the Fast Charge model) that was released back in 2015. If you like the sound of the Mini Wireless Charging Pad and want […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus size compared with Galaxy S6, S7, Note 7, and iPhone 7
Now that the design of the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus has almost been confirmed, new images have emerged which compare the physical size of these devices with other existing smartphones from Samsung and Apple. Popular leakster @OnLeaks has tweeted multiple images in which he has compared physical sizes of the Galaxy S8 and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
