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
Galaxy S5 camera might not have optical image stabilization
Optical image stabilization (OIS) has become quite an important feature on smartphones these days, with manufacturers like Nokia, HTC, and LG having implemented it on their flagship devices' cameras. The Galaxy Note 3 was originally rumored to have OIS as well, and while that didn't pan out, the rumor mill started pointing towards the Galaxy […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Sprint now rolling out Android 4.3 update for Galaxy S4
Verizon surprised everyone by becoming the first carrier to roll out the Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4, and now Sprint is following in Verizon's footsteps – Galaxy S4 users on Sprint's network can now upgrade to the latest version of Android over the air, and get new features such as faster performance (thanks […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Woot.com offering discounts on various Samsung tablets, including Galaxy Note 8.0 and Nexus 10
Looking for an Android tablet from Samsung? If yes, then you might want to head over to Woot.com (an Amazon subsidiary), where you can grab a major discount on a couple of refurbished Samsung tablets in every display size. The list includes the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 with Book Cover for $299.99, Galaxy Tab 2 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Australian retailer Dick Smith selling Galaxy S4 in blue, pink, and purple
The Galaxy S4 is still a powerhouse of a smartphone, and the only Samsung flagship available that can easily fit in your pockets and give some semblance of ease of use with one hand. Now, folks in Australia looking to purchase the S4 and stand out a bit from those who already own one can […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung ships 5 million Galaxy Note 3 in a month
We know Samsung's latest flagship device – Galaxy Note 3 is doing good in the market and the number confirmed by JK Shin today resonates the fact. At a press briefing in Korea, JK Shin confirmed that they’ve managed to ship 5 million Galaxy Note 3s to sales channels, carriers etc. Samsung never confirms the […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung debuts commercial starring LeBron James during NBA opening night
It was only earlier this week that we heard of Samsung entering a deal with the National Basketball Association, and the Korean manufacturer followed up by releasing an ad during the first quarter of the Miami Heat’s season opener against the Chicago Bulls, starring four-time NBA MVP LeBron James. The 2-minute video shows LeBron going through […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Report: Samsung Galaxy S5 to have 4GB of RAM along with 64-bit processor
More rumors are cropping up about the 64-bit Exynos processor that Samsung is expected to debut with the Galaxy S5. According to a new report by the Korean media, the 64-bit processor, the first of Samsung's Exynos 6 series of chipsets, will be accompanied by 4GB of RAM, making use of one of the biggest […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Curved screen on Samsung Galaxy Round not a gimmick, says DisplayMate
Ever since Samsung announced the Galaxy Round, the world's first smartphone with a curved ‘flexible' display, almost everyone has written off the curved screen as a gimmick, saying it doesn't offer any advantage for the end-consumer. However, the folks over at DisplayMate, who are considered the experts on mobile displays and came away impressed with […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
AllTheNotifications Manager enables full content notifications for most apps on Galaxy Gear
For a smartwatch that is supposed to be an extension of your smartphone and let you know of various notifications right on your wrist, the Galaxy Gear is surprisingly limited, with only text and email notifications showing the full text of the message. However, this is more a limitation of Samsung's notification service on the […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung’s 12.2-inch tablet visits Bluetooth SIG with Verizon branding, benchmark reveals specs
Samsung's often-rumored-but-not-that-anticipated 12.2-inch tablet seems to be inching closer and closer to launch – just a few days after the Wi-Fi model was certified by the Bluetooth SIG, an LTE model, SM-P905V has been given certification as well. The V at the end of the model number makes it more than likely that this is […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
International Galaxy Note 3 gets a stability update
Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for its international Snapdragon 800 Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005). The UDMJ6 is a stability update available to Galaxy Note 3 users over-the-air and it brings in some performance improvements including a confirmation on the Reactivation Lock feature which will now be turned off by default. Reactivation […]
- By Kunal G.
- 11 years ago
Samsung grabs 35 percent share of 250 million total smartphone shipments in Q3 2013
According to a study released by Strategy Analysts, global smartphone shipments reached an all-time high in the third quarter this year, with more than 250 million devices shipped in what was a 45 percent increase over last year, and Samsung took the lead with a whopping 35 percent of the market share. Samsung grew by […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy NX with AT&T LTE support visits the FCC
Samsung had announced back in August that the Galaxy NX, its Android-powered mirrorless camera, would be arriving in the U.S. in October, but it's a schedule that Samsung might not be able to meet as we approach the end of the month. However, it shouldn't be long before the camera becomes available, as it has recently […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Android 4.3 update for Verizon Galaxy S4 rolling out
Well, in a rather surprising turn of events, Verizon has beaten other carriers and become the first to start rolling out the Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4, as was expected when the update's details were made available just a few hours back on Samsung's website. In addition to inherent features of Android 4.3 (though […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung selling 1 million mobile devices a day
Samsung is currently the largest manufacturer of Android devices in the world, that's not a secret. But how many smartphones and tablets are they actually selling each day? Well, according to Samsung executive vice president David Eun, the Korean company is selling a whopping 1 million devices every day, which equates to more than 350 million […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung launches new SDKs for its devices to attract developers
At its first global developer-centric conference in San Francisco, Samsung rolled out five software development kits to lure developers into making apps for its devices, in a move to create a robust ecosystem that enables developers to make use of Samsung's exclusive features. Leading the pack is a multiscreen SDK, which will allow users to share content […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
[Deal] Galaxy Gear available on eBay Daily Deals for $279.99
Like everyone has pointed out time and time again, the biggest reason for poor consumer interest in the Galaxy Gear, Samsung's first smartwatch, has been its rather high asking price of $299. If you're in the US and have been waiting for a price drop on the Gear before buying one, then you might want […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Verizon Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 update could be rolling out today
Samsung announced today that the Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S III, Note II and the S4 would begin rolling out in the US in the coming weeks, and it looks like the Verizon variant of the Galaxy S4 could begin receiving it from today itself. The update's details were listed on Samsung's and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Samsung announces Premium Suite update for Galaxy S III, S4, and Note II in the US
Following a leaked Android 4.3 update roadmap for U.S. variants of the Galaxy S III, S4, and Note II, and Android 4.3 firmware leaks for the S4 and (international) Note II, Samsung has officially announced the Premium Suite software package for the aforementioned devices in North America. The Premium Suite will update the devices to Android […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Kids launching in the US on November 10th for $229.99
Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids, officially unveiled back in August, will be launching in the U.S. on November 10th for $229.99, and will be available from Samsung and all major retailers in the country. The tablet comes with an impact-resistant case and numerous software features to make it a better experience for […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
