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Samsung develops third-generation 14nm FinFET chip manufacturing process
After releasing details about its 7nm and 10nm chip manufacturing plans, Samsung has announced that it will soon complete the development of its third-generation 14nm FinFET chip manufacturing process, and it plans to expand its customer base using the new technology. System LSI, Samsung's chip manufacturing division, will be able to use its third-generation 14-nanometer FinFET (Low-Power Compact) […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) spotted on benchmarks with quad-core processor and Marshmallow
After an import listing revealed its existence, the Galaxy J2 (2016), has just made an appearance on benchmarking database GeekBench bearing the model number SM-J210F. The site has revealed some of the hardware specs of the smartphone and we're fairly impressed. For starters, the device is shown to be coming with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow by default, […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) review: AMOLED for the masses
After the 2016 revamp of the Galaxy A series, Samsung has also started releasing similarly updated versions of its affordable J series phones. This year, the 5-inch slot in that series will be taken by the Galaxy J3 (2016), the review of which is provided here for your reading pleasure. Without spilling all the beans, we will give […]
- By Michel G.
- 9 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Note 6 to come with USB Type-C, new Gear VR incoming?
After Samsung's success with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, the South Korean smartphone giant wants to tackle the upcoming iPhone with the successor to the Galaxy Note 5. We have already confirmed that the Galaxy Note 6 will be water- and dust-resistant like the Galaxy S7 duo, and it could possibly feature an iris […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung finds a way to push VR into bedtime stories for children
Samsung has been working hard to show us that virtual reality can be used for greater things than just gaming or watching movies, like the time it demonstrated how VR can prove to be useful to help people get over their fear of public speaking. It's now showing us how VR, powered by its smartphones and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy S7 available at a discount from eBay
We often bring you some of the best online deals for Samsung devices and we've come across another great deal on the company's latest flagship smartphone. You can pick up an unlocked Galaxy S7 at a discount from eBay, the seller is offering brand new units in unopened packaging for a very enticing price. It's the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
The Galaxy S6 getting Marshmallow on AT&T soon
Sprint was the first carrier in the United States to release Marshmallow for the Galaxy S6 and Verizon soon followed suit. T-Mobile has already released said update as well so it's only AT&T that's left and Samsung has confirmed that Marshmallow will soon be out for the Galaxy S6 on the second largest mobile carrier […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung led the Indian smartphone market during Q1, 2016
Samsung remained the leader in the global smartphone market during the first quarter of 2016. Now, it is being reported that the South Korean smartphone giant led the Indian smartphone market during Q1, 2016. According to the latest report by Counterpoint Technology Market Research, Samsung was the largest smartphone manufacturer in India during Q1, 2016 with a market share of […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung offering cashbacks and discounts on select smartphones in India
Samsung is offering easy EMIs, cashbacks, and discounts in India on select smartphones as a part of its ‘Make for India Celebrations' sale. The company is celebrating for being deemed as the country's most trusted brand in a survey by the Trust Research Advisory. Samsung is offering its last year's flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s new app aims to help premature babies hear their mothers
Samsung is putting a lot of effort in healthcare. It recently released a new ultrasound examination machine that applies big data to help early detection of breast tumors. Now, the company is working on a new app that helps premature babies in hearing their mothers. Voices of Life, a new app that is being developed […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
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
