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New Samsung patents consider flat and curved backs for future budget Galaxy S smartphones
Samsung is preparing to bring foldable smartphones to market: consider the sheer number of patents submitted by the Korean giant over the last few years, and it's safe to say that foldable smartphones are more than just a leisure project for Samsung. At the same time, though, we're aware of Samsung's desire to bring curved […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy C9 Pro price leaked ahead of launch in Malaysia
If a new report is anything to go by, it would appear that Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy C9 Pro in Malaysia next month. The handset will be available in three colors — Black, Gold and Pink Gold — and should carry a price tag of RM 2,299 ($516) when it finally hits […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung expected to capture 72% share of the smartphone AMOLED market by 2020
According to the ‘2017 OLED Display Annual Report' published by UBI Research, Samsung will capture 72% share of the smartphone AMOLED panel market by the year 2020. The research firm expects the global smartphone AMOLED panel market to improve tremendously in 2017 and reach up to $57 billion by 2020, thanks to increasing demand from […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
T-Mobile offering substantial discount on the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge
T-Mobile is conducting a mega-phone sale for a limited time and it's offering great discounts on a variety of Android devices, even the current flagships from Samsung. It has shaved off hundreds of dollars from the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge's price. Both the flagship handsets can now be purchased for $360 which […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S6 February security patch released in India
There's a new update rolling out today for Galaxy S6 owners in India. Samsung is sending out the latest February security update for this handset. Firmware version G920IDVS3EQB2 is now being rolled out for the Galaxy S6 in India. The firmware weighs in at just over 134MB and its changelog mentions that it includes device […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Newly leaked specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ claim 6.2-inch display, 12MP camera, and earphones tuned by AKG
The specifications sheet of the Galaxy S8 Plus has just been leaked by famous leakster @evleaks (Evan Blass). The leaked image of the spec list contains information about the display, cameras, storage, memory, and connectivity of the Galaxy S8+, but there's no information about its processor and battery capacity. As per the information, the Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung Exynos 8895 chipset with 10nm FinFET process technology is now official
Samsung has finally revealed the name of its new Exynos chipset: Exynos 8895. The company claims that its new smartphone chipset offers up to 27% higher performance or 40% lower power consumption compared to its predecessor, thanks to 10nm FinFET process technology with an improved 3D transistor structure. The chipset also comes embedded with a new […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: February 22, 2017 — Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus pictured together, Gear VR controller 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 the perfect solution — a daily recap. In the list below, you’ll find […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Material
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on six Material Design-inspired backgrounds. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge 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
Battle of the wristbands: why you should pick the Gear S3 Frontier over the LG Watch Sport
Cellular data is becoming one of the newest iterations of smartwatch advancement, though companies such as Samsung have been offering at least 3G cellular data with its smartwatches since the Gear S back in 2014 (three years ago). Google and LG partnered together on the newly-announced LG Watch Sport, one of the first Android Wear […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay launch in India teased yet again
Samsung started teasing Samsung Pay for India several weeks ago. Recent firmware updates for some of the compatible devices like the Galaxy Note 5 include the Samsung Pay app which is a big indication that the official launch is not that far off. A recent report claimed that American Express will be Samsung Pay's launch […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Nine premium themes from designer Hiten Soni go free for a limited time
Nine premium themes from popular theme designer Hiten Soni went free today. We've listed all those themes along with screenshots below. Most of them are dark themes, so they would conserve even more battery on your Galaxy smartphone if it has a Super AMOLED display. I found [Soni] Blak UI, [Soni] Bora UI, [Soni] Cherry, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
What to expect from Samsung at MWC 2017
The Mobile World Congress 2017 is one of the world's largest consumer electronics trade shows. Samsung has used this stage almost every year to unveil new products, particularly new Galaxy S series handsets, but the company confirmed a few weeks ago that it won't launch the Galaxy S8 at this event. So if not a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Carnival offers discounts on smartphones and tablets via Amazon India
Customers in India who are looking to pick up a new Samsung smartphone or tablet should head over to Amazon India and find out if the device they want to purchase has been discounted as part of the Samsung Carnival. This online sale event is being conducted via Amazon India and it will end tomorrow, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Q1 2017 operating profit expected to jump 40 percent
Things may not be looking good for Samsung's top management but these troubles are not likely to have an impact on its business in the short term. This is why analysts who cover the company are of the view that it's going to showcase robust growth in the first quarter of this year. According to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy A5 (2017) will reportedly cost $500 in Canada
Samsung launched the new Galaxy A (2017) series last month and since then the company has been gradually rolling it out across the globe. Some customers in North America might be waiting for these devices and at least those who are waiting for them in Canada now have an idea of what the mid-range model […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Sprint starts rolling out Nougat for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge
Those who own the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge on the fourth largest carrier in the United States will be delighted to find out that the carrier has now started rolling out the much-awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update for these flagship smartphones. It's not uncommon for carrier-locked handsets to receive updates quite a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Gear VR controller receives Bluetooth certification
Less than two days after it was spotted at the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in the United States, the Samsung-made Gear VR Controller (ET-YO324) has been granted Bluetooth certification; meaning it's now passed all of the tests required to launch on the open market. Unfortunately, we don't know a great deal about the device. Recent […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus seen together with soft Home button
The leaks keep coming in and we're bound to see more in the days leading up to the launch of the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus next month. A leaked image has surfaced online which shows the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus side-by-side and reiterates what we've heard so many times in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
A refurbished Galaxy Note 7 with a measly 3,200 mAh battery makes no sense
That's right. Unless you want to be stuck with a portable charger all day long or become one of those fabled “wall huggers,” a refurbished Galaxy Note 7 with a 3,200 mAh battery makes no sense. We've heard rumors of Samsung wanting to sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7 units ever since disaster struck (the second […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
