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![[Poll Results!] Are you happy that Samsung is not giving up on the Note series?](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-7-13-226x127.jpg)
[Poll Results!] Are you happy that Samsung is not giving up on the Note series?
After Samsung decided to end production of the Galaxy Note 7 late last year, there was speculation about the future of the company's phablet series. Some claimed that Samsung would give up on the Galaxy Note series following the disaster it had to face with the Galaxy Note 7. Samsung did mention previously that it […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Snag yourself a 65-inch SUHD Smart TV complete with a 3D Wi-Fi 4K Blu-Ray player for 20% off
Boy oh boy do we have a fantastic deal for you today. While stock lasts, you can pick up a 65-inch SUHD Smart TV complete with a 3D Wi-Fi 4K Blu-Ray player for $1,849. That's an eye-watering saving 0f $466.98 (20%). Granted, there aren't going to be too many people ready to drop that hefty […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung confirms that there will be a successor to the Galaxy Note 7
Earlier today, Samsung held a conference in South Korea to reveal the reason for the Galaxy Note 7's unfortunate demise. As you can imagine, prior to the event there was a lot of confusion surrounding whether there would be another iteration of the Galaxy Note, but the firm's mobile chief D.J. Koh has revealed that there […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Android 7.0 firmware for the Galaxy S7 edge in the UAE now available online
Samsung has today started distributing the much-anticipated Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 edge in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As you'd expect, the OTA is making the rounds in stages, but if you reside in the region and own an unlocked variant of the handset with the model number SM-G935F, you can […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s new Quantum Dot monitors earn various online awards
Samsung demonstrated its newest Quantum Dot monitors – CH711, CFG70, and CF791 – at CES 2017 earlier this month, and they're claimed to offer excellent colors. As a result, they've received various online awards in various post-CES 2017 recaps. The brilliant CH711 curved Quantum Dot monitor was listed under TechRadar's list of top five monitors from CES 2017. Digital […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung trademarks ‘Bixby Vision’ for a feature built into its upcoming AI assistant
Last week, we exclusively revealed that Samsung's long-rumored AI assistant Bixby will communicate with the front- and rear-facing cameras on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus to enable users to conduct a visual search — and now the company has filed a trademark for the moniker Bixby Vision in Europe, which will — presumably — […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay goes live in the UAE with Mashreq Bank
Samsung has gradually been expanding its mobile payments service in new markets across the globe over the past year and it's continuing with the expansion efforts in the new year as well. Samsung Pay has now landed in the United Arab Emirates. Mashreq Bank customers get early access to the mobile payments service, the financial […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S6 Nougat release draws near with Wi-Fi certification
Samsung formally announced the release of Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge last week. The company also provided us with a list that included names of devices which are going to receive the Nougat update in the first half of 2017. The list included handsets like the Galaxy Note […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 will not be unveiled at MWC 2017
For the past few years we've seen Samsung unveil its new Galaxy S series handsets on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona. MWC 2017 takes place next month and there have been reports that suggest we might get to see the Galaxy S8 at the event even if the company doesn't […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
![[Update: Infographic] Samsung confirms: bad batteries brought about the end of the Galaxy Note 7](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/10.-8-Point-Battery-Safety-Check_Durability-Test_Edge-bar-test-226x127.jpg)
[Update: Infographic] Samsung confirms: bad batteries brought about the end of the Galaxy Note 7
Since the very first investigation behind the heating/burning issues in the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung had put the blame on faulty batteries, and the company has now confirmed that the batteries were indeed the reason behind one of the biggest recalls in the smartphone industry. Samsung announced the results at its press conference today, after […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Pick up a replacement stainless steel strap for the Gear S3 for 63% off
For a limited time, you can pick up a replacement stainless steel strap for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier for just $21.95. It's worth noting, however, that this isn't an official Samsung accessory, but it does have stellar reviews from customers on Amazon — so you can rest assured you're purchasing a quality […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S8 case renders showcase a fourth physical button, could be used for Bixby
A lot of Galaxy S8 renders and cases have been leaked till now, and it's hard to say which ones are legit. However, all of them showcase a similar design with the screen capturing most of the front part of the device. Now, new case renders from MobileFun have surfaced, showcasing an important aspect of the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung could put Galaxy Note 7 blame on ‘irregularly sized’ batteries and manufacturing flaws
Samsung recently announced that it would reveal the results of its Galaxy Note 7 investigation on Monday. However, The Wall Street Journal claims that it has managed to eek out information regarding the results from “people familiar with the matter.” According to the report, Samsung hired three independent quality-control and supply-chain analysis firms to conduct […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
01-20-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S7, Galaxy Tab E, Galaxy A7, and more
Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various regions […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
WatchMaker to bring thousands of watchfaces to Gear S2 and Gear S3
Samsung has been pretty successful in bringing popular watchface makers on board for the Gear S2 and the Gear S3. After WatchMaster and Romanson, popular Android Wear watchface design firm WatchMaker has announced that it will bring all its watchfaces to the Tizen-powered Gear S2 and Gear S3. The premium version (costs $3.99) of the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung vice chairman heads to the office early after dodging arrest
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong dodged arrest on Wednesday when a South Korean court threw out the prosecutors' request for an arrest warrant. The company and its leadership are being investigated over allegations of corruption, bribery and embezzlement in South Korea's influence-peddling scandal. After being released from the detention center where he was held […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung retains second place in global chip market with 11.8 percent share
Latest data from IT consulting firm Gartner shows that global semiconductor sales increased 1.5 percent year-over-year and totaled $339.7 billion in 2016. The top 25 semiconductor suppliers saw their combined sales increase 7.9 percent from the previous year and they accounted for 75.9 percent of the entire pie. Intel remained in first place for the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung makes it official, Galaxy Note 7 investigation report coming January 23rd
We had previously heard that Samsung would be announcing the results of its investigation of the Galaxy Note 7 on January 23rd, and the company has officially confirmed today that the full report will indeed be made public on the aforementioned date. Samsung says that it will share its findings, along with those of “independent experts […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Themes Thursday: Here are this week’s three best themes
We're glad to welcome you to this week's Themes Thursday! Samsung has released Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge this week, and we wanted to let you know that the update has imposed a new restriction. If you're running Android 7.0 on your Galaxy device, you can't capture screenshots […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Bag yourself a new Gear VR for 47% off
If you're looking to enter the VR market, we have a fantastic deal for you. While stock lasts, you can pick up the 2016 variant of the Gear VR for just $52.72 (47% off). It's worth noting that this is the same variant that launched alongside the recalled Galaxy Note 7, so it features a […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
