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Wallpaper Wednesday: Summer
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on five summer-themed backgrounds. All images are available in a FHD resolution, which is a perfect fit for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 5 and other flagships, but they can, of course, be used on different smartphones too. If any of the following images float your boat […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Score yourself a SmartThings Home Monitoring Kit for 11% off
If you're looking to modernize your home, you've come to the right place. While stock lasts, you can bag yourself a SmartThings Home Monitoring Kit for $220.96 (11% off). Using the two multipurpose sensors, motion sensor and outlet adapter included in the bundle, you'll be able to connect even the most basic appliances — like a […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s Q4 2016 tablet shipments see double digit decline
The tablet market has been in a state of constant decline and the final quarter of last year was no different. Global tablet shipments fell 9 percent in Q4 2016 according to a report by Strategy Analytics. Apple and Samsung, the two largest tablet vendors on the market, both contributed to this decline as they […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung to showcase a prototype foldable smartphone at MWC
If a new report is anything to go by, it would appear that Samsung is preparing to showcase a prototype foldable smartphone, alongside a folder panel, at Mobile World Congress later this month. The device and display technology won't be kept on the show floor, though. They will, instead, be housed in a private exhibition […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s smartwatch market share stood at 15% during 2016
Samsung was one of the first big-name brands to enter the smartwatch market, and it released some great smartwatches over the past few months. However, the company's efforts still did not land it the first place in the global smartwatch market. According to an estimate from market research firm Canalys, Samsung stood third in the smartwatch market […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Size comparison: Galaxy S6 vs. Galaxy S7 vs. Galaxy S8
Samsung’s rumored to take the wraps off the much-anticipated Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus at a dedicated event in New York City on Tuesday, April 18. Renders point towards the former sporting a 5.7/5.8-inch display (up from the 5.5-inch one found on the Galaxy S7 edge), while being roughly the same as the Galaxy […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung giving away free 256GB microSD cards to Galaxy S7 customers
Samsung is trying to move as many units of the Galaxy S7 as it possibly can ahead of the launch of the Galaxy S8. That's why we're seeing the company offer some great promotions to get people to purchase last year's flagship. The latest promotion promises a Samsung 256GB EVO+ microSD card, a $249.99 value, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay is now available in Thailand
After launching its mobile payment service in a few markets around the world, Samsung has now launched Samsung Pay in Thailand. The service was officially launched in the country today in the presence of Thai government officials as well as Samsung Pay partners. The South Korean smartphone giant said that Samsung Pay aligns with Thailand's […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
![[Update: Galaxy J5 Prime too] Latest Galaxy J7 Prime update brings February security patch](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/galaxy-j7-prime-review-9-226x127.jpg)
[Update: Galaxy J5 Prime too] Latest Galaxy J7 Prime update brings February security patch
Samsung is now rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy J7 Prime. The update brings the February 2017 security patch for this handset. It's great timing when you consider the fact that the company officially detailed this security patch just yesterday. The new update is live now and rolling out for the Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung has had to delay key business decisions due to corruption investigation
Samsung Group has been ensnared in South Korea's corruption and influence-peddling scandal. The conglomerate allegedly paid bribes of more than $35 million to win the government's backing for a controversial merger that enabled the founding Lee family to cement its grasp on the conglomerate. Samsung heir apparent Lee Jae-yong has been questioned at length and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Apple vs Samsung lawsuit sent back to where it all started
The Apple vs Samsung patent infringement lawsuit has made its journey through the entire legal system of the United States over five years and now it has been sent back to square one. Samsung had its day before the Supreme Court which ruled in its favor and said that damages in design patent cases should […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung SDI’s China factory catches fire
Samsung SDI is the battery-making affiliate of the Samsung Group. Samsung Electronics sources a big chunk of the batteries for its mobile devices from this company, and yes, Samsung SDI was one of the suppliers for the Galaxy Note 7's battery as well. It's actually going to be supplying the bulk of the batteries for […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
![[Poll Results!] How do you feel about voice control on Samsung smartphones?](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/s7-edge-16-226x127.jpg)
[Poll Results!] How do you feel about voice control on Samsung smartphones?
It's common knowledge now that the Galaxy S8 is going to come with an AI-powered virtual assistant called Bixby. We've already told you that it's going to be much better than the likes of Siri and Cortana so it will also for greater voice control on Samsung's next-generation smartphone. Bixby will eventually trickle down to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
T-Mobile releases January security patch for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge
Samsung may have detailed the February 2017 security patch today but that doesn't mean that last month's patch is out for all of its supported devices, particularly the ones that are locked to carriers. T-Mobile has started rolling out the January security patch for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge today. Magenta is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s upcoming Windows 10 tablet might feature an Intel U-Series processor
We reported exclusively last year that Samsung has a new Windows 10-powered tablet in the pipeline and over the past few weeks we've seen the tablet get the relevant certifications that are required before launch. The Galaxy TabPro S2 has now been spotted at the FCC. The listing includes a schematic of the rear and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: February 7, 2017
We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the bulk 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 on SamMobile. But, we think we've come up with an ideal solution — a daily recap. In the […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
The eyes have it: is the Galaxy S8 fingerprint sensor designed with discomfort in mind?
Back when Samsung announced the new iris scanner in the Galaxy Note 7, the Korean giant said it had been working on it for 5 years straight. We'd seen very little information about the iris scanner, so the company's announcement was a pleasant surprise. What Samsung does to one high-end Galaxy S phone, however, often finds […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Snag yourself a 64GB EVO microSD card for 63% off
Running low on storage on your smartphone or tablet? You've come to the right place. For a limited time only, you can pick up a Samsung-branded 64GB Evo microSD card (complete with a microSD-to-SD adapter) for $21.98, which is a total saving of $38.01. Aside from snappy transfer speeds, this particular range of storage chips is […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Latest live Galaxy S8 leaked photo shows impressive thin bezels
We've only seen one so-called live photo of the Galaxy S8 even though countless purported renders of the device has been posted online so far. The general perception that we have of the next flagship smartphone is that it's going to have a very impressive screen-to-body ratio which will result in super-thin bezels. The front […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Purported Galaxy S8 CAD schematics reveal interesting detail about the camera hump
Earlier today we reported on some of the clearest Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus renders yet and now the same source has released additional CAD schematics of what's claimed to be Samsung's next flagship smartphone. The schematics make an interesting revelation. Apparently, the Galaxy S8 is going to have a very small camera hump […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
