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Galaxy S7 edge gets February security patch in India
Samsung recently updated the Indian variant of the Galaxy S7 with the February security patch, and it is now rolling out the same update to the Galaxy S7 edge in the country. It's rather odd to see Samsung still being unable to push out updates to both the regular and edge models at the same time, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Here are some more images of the new Gear VR’s wireless controller
Samsung's new Gear VR headset comes bundled with a wireless controller, and it was unveiled at MWC 2017 earlier this week. However, Samsung released only a single image of the controller. If you wanted to look at the controller's design, Engadget managed to go hands-on with it and click its pictures from all the angles. The wireless controller, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Nougat now rolling out for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
At long last, Samsung is pushing out the much-anticipated Android 7.0 update for the unlocked variant of the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) and Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935F) in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. As expected, the upgrade weighs in at a little less than 1.3GB and transports all of the new features baked into Nougat, in […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
2017 will be the year of Samsung
What a year 2016 has been for Samsung. It was off to a great start with the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge which were undoubtedly the best Android smartphones released last year. Customers flocked to pick it up and Samsung's results showed that its mobile business was performing very well courtesy of the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung acquired Viv Labs for around $215 million
Back in October 2016, Samsung announced that it had acquired artificial intelligence startup Viv Labs. Unfortunately, at the time, the financial terms of the deal weren't revealed. The firm has now, however, disclosed that it inked the contract for 238.93 billion won on Friday, October 8, when the Korean won was equal to $0.0009 — […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Xcover 4 passes through the FCC
Less than a month after it was spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance's online database, the Nougat-powered, LTE-enabled Galaxy Xcover 4 has made a pitstop at the FCC in the United States, which is typically one of the last testing facilities a new device is sent to before it launches on the open market. A recent […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8 press shot released with March 29th date on display
Samsung confirmed the March 29th date of its upcoming Galaxy S8 announcement at MWC 2017 where it showcased its newest devices, the Galaxy Tab S3 and Galaxy Book. Now, however, the market is headed into the final month of teases and leaks, with a press shot released by none other than the VentureBeat reporter and renown […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Endomondo, Map My Run, and MyFitnessPal apps are now available for Gear S2 and S3
Under Armour, the popular American sports brand, has released three new apps and a watchface for the Gear S2 and the Gear S3. These new apps offer users a way to calculate and keep track of calorie intake, physical activities, and workouts. Endomondo and Map My Run apps can accurately track runs, walks, rides, and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: February 28, 2017 — Galaxy X, Harman acquisition 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
Daily Deal: Save 50% on an S-View Flip Cover for the Galaxy S7 edge
Looking to add a layer of protection to your Galaxy S7 edge? You've come to the right place. For a limited time, you can snag yourself a S-View Flip Cover for a mere $24.99 (50% off). By far, the best thing about this case is that it sports an interactive window, which provides quick access […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung is expanding its Rich Communication Services messaging service
Samsung has announced today that it's going to expand its Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging services using the NewNet Communication Technologies solution that it recently acquired. Samsung's RCS is a complete end-to-end solution which features RCS-enabled devices, native and downloadable device clients, RCS application servers based in the cloud, a third-party monetization platform and an […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s infamous battery affiliate gets a new leader
You may not have heard of Samsung SDI prior to the Galaxy Note 7 debacle last year. It's the conglomerate's battery affiliate and it supplies Samsung Electronics with battery cells for its smartphones. Samsung SDI was supplying the bulk of the batteries for the Galaxy Note 7 and as the company's thorough investigation later revealed, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s Harman acquisition approved by Fair Trade Commission
Samsung Electronics announced late last year that it was going to acquire Harman International for $8 billion. Even though there was some pushback from minority investors initially who thought that the price was too low, Harman's shareholders eventually approved the acquisition during the shareholders' meeting earlier this month. The relevant regulatory approvals are now required […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung rolling out February security patch for the Galaxy A5 (2016) in Europe
Samsung is now distributing this month's security patch for the Galaxy A5 (2016) in Europe. As you're probably well aware, the upgrade transport fixes for a total of 50 bugs present in the Android OS, in addition to a handful of patches that are exclusive to the firm's latest devices. Like usual, the OTA is being […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
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Samsung Family Hub app available now [APK]
Samsung came out with its Family Hub refrigerators a couple of years ago. The fridge has a giant touchscreen on the door which lets users do a variety of tasks such as look at recipes, stream music, shop for groceries and much more. Samsung continues to improve on that idea with new models and it […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung trademarks Galaxy X in South Korea
Last year, we reported that Samsung is working on a foldable, 4K-resolution smartphone that'll hit the shelves in Q3-Q4 of 2017, though a more recent report states that it's been delayed until the first half of 2018, and now the purported branding for the handset — Galaxy X — has been trademarked by the firm […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
![[Update: Still the January security patch] Galaxy Note 5 receives February security patch](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/note-5-software-update-226x127.jpg)
[Update: Still the January security patch] Galaxy Note 5 receives February security patch
Update: As some of our readers have pointed out, the new update is actually just a regular update without the February security patch, something we confirmed after checking our Galaxy Note 5. We apologize for the incorrect report. Original Story: There's good news today for Galaxy Note 5 owners in some regions because on the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong will be indicted on bribery and other charges
Samsung Electronics vice chairman and heir to the conglomerate Lee Jae-yong has had a tough few weeks. He was recently arrested on charges of bribery as part of South Korea's influence-peddling scandal. He's accused of doling out millions of dollars in bribes to win the government's support for a 2015 merger between two Samsung affiliates. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8 on-screen buttons may be customizable
Just a week ago, we got something of a first look at the new on-screen buttons that have been rumored to arrive on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Well, now, we're getting word that the Galaxy S8 on-screen buttons may be customizable, allowing users to change them to fit their liking. Android Police, a […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Best Buy offering a $100 gift card, 256GB microSD card and wireless charger with Galaxy S7 purchase
If you've been on the fence about purchasing a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge and you're based in the United States, you might want to take advantage of this new promotion that Best Buy is offering. The retailer is currently offering a $100 gift card, a 256GB microSD card and a Samsung wireless charger […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
