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Samsung rumored to release a foldable smartphone next year
We first reported about Project Valley, the codename for Samsung's first dual-screen (and possibly, a foldable) smartphone, almost a year ago. Hot on the heels of its success with the Galaxy S7 edge, the South Korean smartphone giant might release its first foldable smartphone early next year. According to a new report from ETNews, Samsung has been working […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Ghostek Cloak Tough case review
We're back with another case review for the Galaxy S7 edge. This time, we're looking at the Ghostek Cloak Tough, a dual-layer armor case that mixes a regular crystal TPU case with an aluminium frame. As befits the name, the Ghostek Cloak Tough case feels extremely, well, tough, thanks to the aluminium frame around the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung to unveil Tizen 3.0 in September
Samsung has made some big announcements at the ongoing Samsung Developer Conference. The company has mentioned that the next major refresh of the Tizen OS, dubbed Tizen 3.0, will formally arrive in September. Since IFA 2016 is also scheduled for September, we cannot rule out an announcement during the event. It is possible that the Gear […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Does the LG G5 AOD surpass the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge’s Always On Display? You’ve heard half the story
I’ve given my share of criticism about the LG G5 here at SamMobile. Some diehard Samsung fans won’t find this surprising, though others do. So, I decided to finally put aside what some see as an inherent bias toward Samsung and – you guessed it! – pick up the LG G5. This is where you […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung brings Gear 360 Manager app to the Galaxy Apps store
Samsung's Galaxy Apps store and its Gear Apps store have been estranged for some time, with Gear S2 users having to have the Gear Apps store for their smartwatch apps and the Galaxy Apps store for everything else. The Korean giant has started streamlining its experience so as to make its own software and services more […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2016) Black Edition listed on Amazon France for €275.69
While we were waiting for the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) to launch in European markets, Samsung has gone ahead and launched a Galaxy J5 (2016) Black Edition in France. The device is listed on Amazon France for €275.69 (roughly $315), and as its name suggests, a full black color tone runs across the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Carphone Warehouse launches exclusive Silver Titanium variant of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Independent UK-based smartphone retailer, Carphone Warehouse, has exclusively launched the Silver Titanium variant of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge on its online store. Aside from being anodized in a new colorway, the handset remains identical to all other models both in terms of hardware and software — so folks in the United Kingdom […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Spigen Neo Hybrid case review
Mobile phone cases aren't a new thing. In fact, they are one of the most popular smartphone accessories. With recent flagship smartphones from Samsung favoring a glass sandwich design that may shatter easily, it’s now even more important to safeguard your shiny new phone from scratches, bumps, and drops. It has been more than a […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge home button scratching too easily?
Samsung's glass and metal design is beautiful, but it has been lamented for being a huge fingerprint magnet. That's a problem that didn't go away with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, and it looks like there's another issue with the design of Samsung's newest flagship smartphones – the home button/fingerprint sensor on these […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Gear VR users have consumed more than 2 million hours worth of content
During its SDC 2016 event in San Francisco, Samsung’s Executive VP of Media Solutions, John Pleasants, revealed that users of the firm's Gear VR headset have consumed more than 2 million hours of virtual reality content to date, which translates to over 228 years spent immersed in the VR world. That's a pretty astonishing statistic […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung demonstrates the quickest way to set up the Gear 360 in new video
Samsung has taken to its official YouTube channel to share a video demonstrating how to set up the Gear 360, which is now making its way into the hands of the public in South Korea, upon removing it from the box. The clip itself is almost 2-minutes long and highlights the entire setup process — […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
4-29-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy J5, Galaxy Core Prime, 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
- 9 years ago
Samsung launches the Gear 360 in South Korea for $350
As expected, Samsung has today launched its first 360-degree camera in South Korea, alongside its latest budget-friendly smartphones, the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016). At present, the Gear 360 is only available to purchase from the company’s online portal with a price tag of ₩399,300 ($350). However, it will be making its way […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) go official in South Korea
Samsung has launched the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016), its first metallic budget smartphones, in its home market. The two devices will be launched by carrier KT in black and gold color options, with price tags of 290,000 won ($254) and 363,000 won ($318) respectively. Samsung will also be bringing the Galaxy J3 to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Galaxy Note 4 gets another update In India with May security patch
Just four days ago Samsung released an update for the Galaxy Note 4 in India which brought the latest security fixes to this variant of the phablet. Build number GDTS1DPD2 brought the April security patch for the Galaxy Note 4, so it seems quite odd when Samsung releases another update for the handset today that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Themes Thursday: Check out these brilliant themes released this week
We’re back with Themes Thursday to showcase some of the best themes released over the last week. Over 63 themes have been released in Samsung’s Theme Store, and we’ve shortlisted ten themes that you might be interested in. We are tremendously impressed by [Walk On Mars] Triple ZigZag and the Layers UI themes as they […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S7 commercial encourages you to dream using virtual reality
Samsung's latest commercial showcases the company's two most important products of the year: the Galaxy S7 edge and the Gear VR. The ad was released yesterday, and it reminds us that all of us have dreams, but unfortunately not every dream turns into reality. This is where Samsung wants to bring virtual reality into the picture. The commercial […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Veggies and chocolate syrup feature in Samsung’s new Family Hub refrigerator ad
Samsung unveiled its IoT-based Family Hub smart refrigerator back at CES 2016. This refrigerator sports a massive touchscreen, letting you use it pretty much like a smartphone/tablet. The Korean manufacturer has formally started advertising this particular product, with the first commercial featuring Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard now going live. A lot of animation is on show, and […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
EE taking pre-orders for White Pearl version of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Samsung has quite the bad habit of not making every color variant of its flagships available in all markets, especially at the time the devices go on sale. This year, the white version of Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge is the elusive option, but those living in the UK and willing to go with […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung Checkout on TV is a native two-step payment system for smart TVs
Samsung announced yesterday that it's opening up Samsung Checkout on TV to developers, this two-step payment solution was previously offered only to select partners. The company aims to make TV app markets more dynamic and fruitful for developers with this native billing option which works on all Samsung smart TVs from 2014 to 2016 while 2013 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
