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    Samsung Display and LG Display to cut down on production this year

    Samsung Display and LG Display to cut down on production this year

    A recent report from Korea Times claims that LG Display and Samsung Display will both cut display production throughout 2016. These two South Korean giants absolutely dominate the display market so the fact they're taking measures to prevent losses shows that the market is changing. Another reason for the cuts is the growing competition from the […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    Leaked image shows the Galaxy S7 with a 12.2 MP camera, 5.7-inch model

    Leaked image shows the Galaxy S7 with a 12.2 MP camera, 5.7-inch model

    2016 has begun, and the launch of Samsung's next flagship smartphone will soon be upon us. The leaks are expected to start flowing in greater numbers over the next few weeks, and an image published on the web over the weekend has revealed a few specs of the 5.7-inch Snapdragon 820-powered variant of the Galaxy S7. […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Z3 gets a new software update

    Samsung Z3 gets a new software update

    Samsung's latest Tizen phone is getting a new software update in India. Given its low-end nature and the fact that it runs a young OS (which is the main reason it's not a great deal), none of us here at SamMobile use the Z3 regularly so we're not sure what the update brings. Surprisingly, the […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy Note 5 gets update with December security patch

    Galaxy Note 5 gets update with December security patch

    Samsung has started rolling out an update to the Galaxy Note 5 that brings Android's December security patch to the company's elusive fifth-generation Galaxy Note flagship. This is the same update that came to the Galaxy S6 family earlier this week; for the first time, we're seeing a software update that hasn't rolled out to […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    1-1-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy J7, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy J5, and more

    1-1-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy J7, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy J5, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Happy New Year from all of us here at SamMobile

    Happy New Year from all of us here at SamMobile

    2015 has proven to be an interesting year, Samsung gave us some very cool devices this year, including the best smartwatch that it has ever made. Sure, it did make some mistakes that fans didn’t like, but it was all part of an evolutionary process. As we look forward to 2016 all of us here […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Reminder: All Samsung flagships launched in 2014 and later will get Marshmallow

    Reminder: All Samsung flagships launched in 2014 and later will get Marshmallow

    Samsung launched a beta program for Android 6.0 Marshmallow on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge last week, and we have been seeing a lot of comments from our readers about whether the Galaxy S5 or other Samsung flagships will be getting the Marshmallow update. We thought it would be a good idea to answer that […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Here’s what to do if you can’t remember the lock screen password for your Samsung smartphone

    Here’s what to do if you can’t remember the lock screen password for your Samsung smartphone

    So you’ve just got your hands on a shiny new Samsung smartphone, blasted through the setup process, and in the heat of the moment forgotten your password for the lock screen. What do you do? First thing’s first, don’t panic. Tons of people have been in the exact same position before, and plenty more will […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    12-30-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S6 edge, and more

    12-30-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 3, 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 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge Android 6.0 Marshmallow in pictures!

    Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge Android 6.0 Marshmallow in pictures!

    Samsung surprised us all by launching a beta for Android 6.0 Marshmallow on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge last week. Samsung is no longer accepting new participants for the beta, but we've been running Android 6.0 on our S6 and S6 edge and have a lot of images to show you how the latest version […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung announces an upgraded Game Service for its Smart TVs

    Samsung announces an upgraded Game Service for its Smart TVs

    Apart from revealing new Series 9 laptops, Samsung has yet another surprise for consumers at CES 2016. The South Korean electronics giant is set to showcase an upgraded version of Game Service for its Smart TVs, which brings forth over 400 streaming games and around 100 downloadable games. Samsung's high-quality displays will make the Game […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    LG and Samsung to supply OLED displays for upcoming iPhones

    LG and Samsung to supply OLED displays for upcoming iPhones

    Word on the street in Korea has it that LG and Samsung are just days away from signing an agreement with Apple to supply OLED displays for the ninth generation iPhone. This won't be the first time the three companies have worked together, though. As it stands, both LG and Samsung are the primary manufacturers […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung to showcase three Creative Lab projects for the first time at CES 2016

    Samsung to showcase three Creative Lab projects for the first time at CES 2016

    Samsung has confirmed today that for the first time ever it's going to showcase three Creative Lab (C-Lab) projects at CES 2016. C-Lab is one of Samsung's innovation programs that enables the company's employees to nurture their own creative business ideas. The projects that will be showcased at CES 2016 include WELT – which is […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    GAIA is a new security solution for Samsung’s upcoming smart TVs

    GAIA is a new security solution for Samsung’s upcoming smart TVs

    Samsung today announced a new security solution for its Tizen-powered smart TVs, the comprehensive three-layer solution is called GAIA and it will be available on the entire 2016 line up of Samsung smart TVs. GAIA promises protection across all areas of the smart TV ecosystem including but not limited to software, services and hardware security. […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    [Poll] What was your favorite Samsung Galaxy flagship in 2015?

    [Poll] What was your favorite Samsung Galaxy flagship in 2015?

    It was an interesting year for Samsung, an year that will soon lead into the next one. The company launched four flagship smartphones in 2015 – the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge at the beginning of the year, and the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ in August. In addition to launching two […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung’s 2016 SUHDs will come with SmartThings hubs

    Samsung’s 2016 SUHDs will come with SmartThings hubs

    Samsung has announced that all 2016 SUHD TVs will come equipped with SmartThings hubs. What this means is that you will be able to use your smart TV to connect to other SmartThings-compatible devices in your household through a single user interface. You can connect your lights for example, or your smartphone, or pretty much […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    Frequent flyers will love the new app that’s landing on the Gear S2 soon

    Frequent flyers will love the new app that’s landing on the Gear S2 soon

    The app enables users to quickly book flights, find best seats, locate airport gate and even track flights for free, it's even capable of booking hotels at the destination or airport if it's being used on a smartphone. Quicket will soon be landing on the Gear S2 making it much easier for frequent flyers who […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    12-29-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy J1, Galaxy A7, Galaxy Note Edge, and more

    12-29-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy J1, Galaxy A7, Galaxy Note 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 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    This is how much the Galaxy A9 might cost in China

    This is how much the Galaxy A9 might cost in China

    Less than a week ago Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A9, it's the most high-end smartphone in the company's Galaxy A lineup which was also recently refreshed. At that time it was only confirmed that the handset would be released in China and no information about pricing was provided, now it appears that the pricing for […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    A transparent display would fix a smartwatch’s fundamental problem

    A transparent display would fix a smartwatch’s fundamental problem

    For Christmas this year, to my surprise I was given an actual watch by my girlfriend. Her reason? That I cannot wear a smartwatch for occasions such as a business meeting or when you go out for dinner. This led me to think over the state of smartwatches these days. At the time of writing […]

    • By Danny Dorresteijn
    • 9 years ago