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Samsung confirms the Galaxy S8 will have a digital assistant
When Samsung announced the acquisition of Viv Labs, a startup founded by the creators of Siri, a few weeks ago we started hearing rumors that the company will use Viv Labs' technology to build an artificial intelligence digital assistant for the Galaxy S8. We later came to know that it might be called Bixby. Prior to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
T-Mobile releases November security patch for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge
Add updating your phone to the list of things you're supposed to do this weekend if you own a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge on T-Mobile in the United States. Magenta has started rolling out a new firmware update for both handsets. It's a minor update that brings the November security patch though it's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 60 percent charging cap update released in Canada as well
Samsung has still not been able to reach a conclusion as to why the replacement Galaxy Note 7 units that were supposed to be safe started catching fire as well. In order to limit the probability of that happening to units that are still out there, Samsung has gradually been rolling out a software update […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Gear S3 UK pre-orders resumed, first 3,000 customers get free earphones
Samsung started taking pre-orders for the Gear S3 in the United Kingdom late last month only to sell out of its pre-order stock in the first five days. The company has gradually been opening up pre-orders for the wearable device in more markets across the globe and it has now shipped additional stock for UK […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung says about 85 percent of Note 7s have been returned in the US
It has been about a month since the recall of Samsung's explosive phablet, but not all devices have been turned in. Samsung states that about 85 percent of Note 7s have been returned in the United States, which means there are roughly 285,000 devices that have yet to be collected. Determined to get back the remainder […]
- By Salvatore F.
- 8 years ago
![[Update: App removed] Samsung starts Android 7.0 Nougat beta testing for the Galaxy S7 edge in the UK!](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Android-7-0-Nougat-226x127.jpg)
[Update: App removed] Samsung starts Android 7.0 Nougat beta testing for the Galaxy S7 edge in the UK!
Samsung joined the club of other smartphone makers last year in letting its consumers beta test the next major Android upgrade – Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge owners were able to test Android 6.0 Marshmallow much before the update was made official. Now, the Korean giant has started beta testing Android 7.0 Nougat for […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Daily Deals: Pick up the Galaxy S7 edge and the Galaxy Tab S2 at discounted prices
If you've been thinking to get yourself a high-end smartphone, now is a good time. You can now get yourself a combo of a flagship smartphone and a flagship tablet from Samsung for less than what you would've paid for the now discontinued Galaxy Note 7. The factory unlocked GSM variant of the Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935FD) is […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung Link terminated out of the blue
Samsung launched an app called AllShare Play with the Galaxy S3 back in 2012. The app enabled users to share content between smartphones, notebooks, tablets and smart TVs over DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct. It could also be used to remotely access and manage files between the Galaxy S3 and a PC. AllShare Cast was a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Survey finds that despite Note 7 troubles, 86 percent of smartphone users open to buying a Samsung phone
There has been a lot of speculation about how customers will react to future Samsung devices following the ugly failure of the Galaxy Note 7 that played out in the public. Some suggest that it would be hard for the company to rebuild consumer trust while others believe that the impact isn't going to be that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
11-4-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy Note 5, 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
Alleged Gear 360 Pro surfaces on Indian import tracker
Earlier today, a mysterious Samsung ‘Sample Camera Set' was spotted on Indian import tracker Zauba's online database. Unfortunately, the listing doesn't reveal anything about the device other than it sports the model number SM-R210 and was brought into the region for R&D purposes. Recent speculation points towards the unit being a second-generation version of the […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
SamMobile Premium September and October giveaway winners
It's time again for the SamMobile premium giveaway, folks! We missed posting the winners for the last two months, so we're making the announcement of the winners for both September and October today. Our prizes for the last two months were the Galaxy Note 7, the new Gear VR, and the Gear Fit 2 – […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Carriers in New Zealand are going to blacklist the Galaxy Note 7
Samsung issued the final recall for the Galaxy Note 7 a couple of weeks ago after it confirmed that the handset had been discontinued. It has time and again called on owners to return their units but as we all know quite a few of them are still holding on to their Galaxy Note 7s even though it's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung is reviewing options to limit the environmental impact of discontinuing the Galaxy Note 7
Samsung has revealed that it's currently reviewing options to limit the potential environmental impact of disposing of its discontinued Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. It's believed that the firm has recalled over 3 million handsets following its decision to stop producing the device after numerous reports of units spontaneously bursting into flames surfaced online. Environmental group […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung really wants you to know that Oprah likes its Serif TV
It was back in September last year that Samsung unveiled the unorthodox Serif TV. It has collaborated with French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec on this TV, the idea was to make it feel more like a piece of furniture than a big display that's mounted on the wall and never really appreciated for its […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung starts taking pre-orders for the Gear S3 in South Korea
The wait is almost over for Samsung fans who want to pick up the company's latest smartwatch. Samsung said that the Gear S3 would be available in November and it's sticking to its word. After officially announcing the pricing and release date of this device for the United States, it has now started taking pre-orders […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Tizen for Internet of Things will reportedly be unveiled next year
Samsung has reportedly been working on Tizen for Internet of Things devices and it's claimed that the company is going to unveil this OS for connected objects by early next year. The company has recently shifted the target market for Tizen somewhat by also baking it into its appliances while Samsung continues to make Tizen-powered handsets […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
AT&T will start accepting Gear S3 Frontier pre-orders on Friday, November 4
The United States' largest mobile operator AT&T has today revealed that it will start accepting pre-orders for Samsung's much-anticipated Gear S3 smartwatch on Friday, November 4. Strangely, the carrier is only stocking the Gear S3 Frontier and not the Gear S3 Classic, so if you're after the latter you'll have to wait until November 18 […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung confirms Gear S3 release date for the US, pre-orders start November 6
Samsung America today officially confirmed when its much-awaited smartwatch is finally going to be available in the country. Samsung announced the Gear S3 almost two months back and it recently said that the wearable device will be out by mid-November. It's following through on that promise by announcing today that pre-orders for both variants of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Grab this durable leather wallet case for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge for just $13.99
If you've recently got your hands on a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge, you may want to listen up as for today's Daily Deal we're highlighting a gorgeous leather flip wallet protective case that can be yours for just $13.99. That's a total saving of $20 off its retail price of $33.99. The case […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
