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SamMobile Daily Recap: February 20, 2017 — Secure Folder available for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S8 teaser 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 an ideal solution — a daily recap. In the list below, you’ll find […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy A5 (2017) review: Samsung brings its ‘A’ game!
Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A5 is in its third iteration now, along with the A3 and A7. Last year’s A series introduced significant improvements, including a fingerprint scanner and support for Samsung Pay, and this time around the company has added features like IP68 water resistance and some nifty software functionality. Are this year’s improvements enough […]
- By Martin R.
- 8 years ago
Leaked Galaxy Tab S3 images hint at metal and glass build
Samsung's next-generation flagship Android tablet might offer the same premium look and feel that we've grown accustomed to with its smartphones. Live images of the Galaxy Tab S3 have been leaked via Taiwan's National Communication Propagation Committee where the tablet was submitted for regulatory approval prior to its release. The NCC has now certified the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Gear VR controller passes through the FCC
Earlier today, we reported that Samsung may be preparing to take the wraps off a new Gear VR, together with a dedicated controller, next month that'll work with the much-anticipated Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, and now the one-handed controller (ET-YO324) has been spotted passing through the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in the United […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 56% on a 128GB EVO+ microSD card
Another day, another deal. For today's promotion, you can pick up a 128GB Evo+ microSD card for $44.99 (56% off). If you've been following SamMobile closely over the course of the past few months, you're probably familiar with the Evo+ range as we've featured discounts on a handful of different products as part of our […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
This Samsung app might be teasing the Galaxy S8
We just reported on the Galaxy S7 Secure Folder app that's floating online. You can download it right now on your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge and provided that it's running Android 7.0 Nougat, Secure Folder will work even though Samsung is yet to release it officially. The company did say last month that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
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Galaxy S7 Secure Folder app surfaces, it works! [APK]
Samsung introduced the Secure Folder feature with the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 last year. It's a protected folder in which users can store files, media, documents, contacts and other personal content completely separate from all of the other content on their device. The Secure Folder does not open until the user authenticates their identity using […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Our new YouTube show ‘Blast From The Past’ takes you down memory lane
If you're a regular reader of SamMobile you might have noticed that we've started some new projects on YouTube such as the Top Stories In Two Minutes segment in which we provide a quick rundown of all of the Samsung-related news from that day. We've now launched a new YouTube show called “Blast from the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung named Malaysia’s top smartphone manufacturer for 2016
Samsung has been titled by the International Data Corporation (IDC) Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker as Malaysia's top smartphone manufacturer in 2016. It's believed that the Galaxy Note 7 debacle had a minimal impact on the firm's performance in the region (it's a shame the same can't be said about the United States) as its high-end […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung heir’s mentor likely to steer the ship for now
Samsung is in troubled waters. The vice chairman of Samsung Electronics and heir to the conglomerate Lee Jae-yong was arrested last week on charges of bribery. He allegedly paid millions of dollars in bribes to win the government's support for a controversial 2015 merger between two Samsung affiliates. While the investigation is still ongoing, his […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s reputation suffers biggest drop in the United States
The 2017 Reputation Quotient Ratings by Harris Poll shows that Samsung's reputation has suffered its biggest drop in recent years in the United States. Among the 100 corporations that were surveyed, Samsung came in on No. 49. Compared to 2015, Samsung's reputation quotient fell by 46 spots as back then it was ranked at No. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
New application suggests that Samsung’s working on a Windows 10-powered Galaxy Book
Over the weekend, an application — called Book Settings — prematurely surfaced on the Windows Store, which suggests that Samsung's working on yet another Windows 10-powered machine. Information included in the app's description reveals that the device will carry the moniker Galaxy Book and sport a slew of neat features, including an active pen and […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Next Gear VR might come with a dedicated controller
A leaked render that appeared last year pointed towards the possibility of Samsung releasing a dedicated controller for the Gear VR. It is now being said that Samsung will unveil a new Gear VR next month that is designed to work with the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. According to the information, the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s next smartphone chipset could be named Exynos 9810
Samsung recently teased its upcoming Exynos 9 series chipset, which would most probably debut with the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. Now, information regarding the possible name of the chipset has surfaced the Internet. According to the information available on the LinkedIn profile of an intern at Samsung's Bangalore R&D Institute, the next […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung takes a big step on the road to commercial 5G
Samsung has been working very hard over the past few years for the commercialization of next-generation 5G networks and the company has announced that it has now taken a big step on the road to commercial 5G. Samsung has announced the commercial readiness of its 5G RF Integrated Circuit (RFIC) which is an important component […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
It’s business as usual at Samsung despite vice chairman’s arrest
Samsung Electronics vice chairman and the conglomerate's heir Lee Jae-yong was arrested earlier this week as the investigation into South Korea's influence-peddling scandal continues. His sudden arrest has left a leadership vacuum at the company but Samsung says that despite his arrest, it's going to be business as usual at the conglomerate. Lee Jae-yong appeared […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Harman International merger with Samsung Electronics approved by shareholders
Samsung Electronics announced in November last year that it had decided to acquire Harman International for $8 billion. This acquisition gives Samsung access to Harman's automotive business as well as its premium audio brands which include Bang & Olufsen, Harman Kardon, JBL, and more. There was some pushback from minority investors who felt that the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Nougat update released by AT&T
Owners of Samsung's 2016 smartphones in the United States have anxiously been waiting for their carriers to release the Nougat update that Samsung started rolling out for the international unlocked variant of the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge in the second week of January. T-Mobile started pushing out the update earlier this week, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
First Galaxy Tab S3 firmware now online, grab the wallpapers here
Samsung is getting prepared to launch the Galaxy Tab S3, from specification leaks to S Pen-toting confirmation, device pricing, a press conference tease, and even the device manual showing Note-like ambition. Now, in honor of Samsung's upcoming February 26th announcement, the first Galaxy Tab S3 firmware has appeared online. The Tab S3 will be, along with […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8 RAM confirmed for China along with US sales commencement
The Galaxy S8 has been leaked in all its glory by now, new software being the exception, so the countdown until the announcement is in full swing. At this point, the devil is in the details, with interested buyers and diehard fans alike yearning for specific information and the time of the sales commencement in […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
