SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission.
News For You
News For You
Notifications
Samsung news archive
Samsung might be working on an affordable flip phone
We recently reported that Samsung is working on a high-end clamshell smartphone for the Chinese market. However, that's not the only clamshell device Samsung is working on. It was revealed a couple of weeks ago that the South Korean smartphone giant is working on a successor to the Galaxy Folder (SM-G150). Now, Samsung has important some more […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s Game Tuner app really needs to support non-flagship devices
Samsung's increased focus on gaming with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge was interesting to see. The company promised superior performance on its latest flagships, and also built in dedicated tools to let users get the most out of their gaming experience. Samsung's Game Launcher app lets us access all our installed games from […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Display accountable for 95 percent of all Q1 2016 OLED shipments, firm estimates
AMOLED panels have been a long-held trademark of Samsung over the last few years on its Galaxy smartphone lineup, but with AMOLED panels decreasing in production cost, the field is ripe for other manufacturers to invest in AMOLED panels – which is giving the Korean giant a huge financial boost. Samsung has been leading the […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s new curved monitors will appeal to gamers
Samsung today announced its first curved gaming monitors – the CF591, CF391, and CF390 – the company aims to help transform the PC gaming experience with its latest products. Samsung's first gaming monitors were unveiled earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016 in January. They are designed to match the natural shape of the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Only the rugged survive: Galaxy S7 Active survives drop test battle with the regular Galaxy S7
The Galaxy S7 is one of Samsung's most durable Galaxy S flagships to date, but the Galaxy S Active lineup has always brought more to the table in terms of rugged durability. There are many consumers who love the idea of having a “naked” phone without a case, but few live that dream — and […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
International variant of the Galaxy A9 Pro gets Bluetooth certification
Samsung launched the Galaxy A9 Pro in China earlier this year and a few weeks ago we reported that the company could launch this handset in other markets in the near future. The international variant of this handset – SM-A910F – has already received Wi-Fi certification and it's another step closer to launch now as it […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
How to turn off App Permissions on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
It's a well-known fact that application developers like to request access to just about any permission they can get away with. I often find this slightly suspicious, especially when I'm installing a third-party alarm clock that's wanting to monitor my incoming calls, calendar entries and current location. Thankfully, Samsung has made it extremely easy to […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 teaser answers the question on everyone’s mind
We here at SamMobile have been bringing you, our faithful readership, details on “the next Galaxy” for some time now, but we were given something of a small market shock to discover that the next Galaxy would bear the number “7” instead of the number “6.” A leak showing the lucky number put any additional […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung working on a high-end clamshell smartphone for China codenamed ‘Veyron’
Samsung hasn't stopped releasing clamshell smartphones in China. It released the SM-W2016 in China last year with high-end specifications and a clamshell design. This year, Samsung is working on its successor, the SM-W2017, which will be released exclusively in China. The Samsung SM-W2017, which is codenamed ‘Veyron‘ internally, will feature a clamshell body and high-end specifications. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Verizon’s Galaxy S7 and S7 edge start receiving June security patch
Verizon has begun pushing June security patch to Samsung's latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V) and the Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935V). This month's security update has been pushed out quite fast considering that Google released it on the 6th of June. The latest update with firmware number MMB29M.G930VVRU2APE1 brings the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge up to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Apple co-founder says the Gear VR ‘makes me emotional’
Steve Wozniak is one of the co-founders of Apple. He's not involved with the company anymore but he's known for expressing his views on latest technology, and he feels no qualms in praising the biggest rival of the company he helped create. Speaking at a conference in Lexington, Kentucky, where he received the Alltech Humanitarian Award, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
6-10-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy E5, Galaxy S6 edge+, 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
How to disable the keyboard sound on your Samsung smartphone
Samsung smartphones are notorious for having arguably the most dreary and frustrating keyboard tone on the market. Disabling the sound has been proven to be one of the first things users do when they get their hands on a new Galaxy-branded device, but it's also something that not many people know how to do. Thankfully, […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S7 Active now available for purchase from AT&T
AT&T formally announced the Galaxy S7 Active earlier this month after weeks of rumors and leaks. The handset was Samsung's worst kept secret before it was unveiled so there really wasn't anything left to find out about it except for the pricing and availability details. Customers in the United States can now purchase the Galaxy S7 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition will go on sale in South Korea starting June 13
Folks in South Korea who are interested in picking up the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition can do so starting June 13. Samsung is going to sell this limited edition handset through its online store for 1.199 million won ($1,035). The company will reportedly be selling 1,000 units of this handset with the first […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung pushes out June security update for the Galaxy Note 5 in Australia
Just three days after it detailed the contents of this month's Security Maintenance Release (SMR), Samsung has started distributing the update for the unlocked variant of the Galaxy Note 5 located in Australia. The upgrade transports all of Google's latest patches to the handset, in addition to a plethora of Samsung-specific optimizations, which includes a much-needed […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung executive claims that bendable display launch is “right around the corner”
Three days ago, a report was published by Bloomberg suggesting that Samsung may release two smartphones with bendable displays in 2017. However the head of Samsung's North American business, Gregory Lee, seems to think they'll hit the market a little sooner than expected as when asked about the technology at Rutberg's Future: Mobile conference in […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung will launch its mobile payment platform in Singapore on June 16
Samsung has today announced that it will launch its mobile payment platform in Singapore on Thursday, June 16. This news comes just one month after the South Korean company opened a beta testing scheme in the region, which enabled a small selection of eager customers to sign up for the opportunity to test Samsung Pay […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung announces global launch of the Gear Fit 2
Samsung has announced today that its new wearable fitness tracker is now commercially available in select markets across the globe. The Gear Fit 2 is now available in the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and Australia. The company says that it's going to launch this product gradually in more countries across the globe. Pre-orders […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Tesla may use Samsung SDI batteries in its standalone energy systems
A couple of days ago it was reported that Samsung SDI could start supplying battery cells for the Tesla Model 3. Tesla CEO Elon Musk refuted the reports, saying that the company was working exclusively with Panasonic on battery cells for the upcoming electric car. That single tweet from Musk wiped nearly $600 million from […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
