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The 6GB RAM Galaxy Note 7 lives; why it isn’t a big deal
I know, I know: the title of this column is bound to already have a few readers burning me in effigy. Sure, any phone with 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM is worth talking about. After all, there are few popular smartphones with 6GB of RAM, and the RAM amount is enough to match a current-day laptop […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
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- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung creates a 360-degree video tour of Team GB’s Rio Olympics home
Samsung has taken to its official YouTube channel to share a short 360-degree video tour of Team GB's home at the Rio Olympics. The historic building has been named British House and is located in the grounds of a public park called Parque Lage. From the outside, the structure looks rather antiquated and quaint, but the inside tells […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Here’s why I’m picking up the Galaxy Note 7
Last week, Samsung took the wraps off its latest flagship smartphone of 2016, the Galaxy Note 7. I was live at the scene in London where I was quick to share my hands-on experience with the handset after playing around with it a short while. Since then, I've had another opportunity to spend some time […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung and rock band Biffy Clyro team up for ‘Hypercube’ VR tour
Samsung has created a “Hypercube” that's going to tour music festivals in the United Kingdom and enable attendees to watch a virtual reality performance by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro. The multi-storey Hypercube welcomes 50 people at a time, they will strap on a Gear VR headset and would then be virtually transported to a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Game Launcher and Game Tools available for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge introduced Game Launcher and Game Tools, two new features focused on enhancing the gaming experience for users. Game Launcher makes it easy for users to find all the games installed on their device, while Game Tools adds functionality like gameplay video recording, locking the capacitive touch keys so […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Knox 2.7 improves security on the Galaxy Note 7
Knox 2.7 is the latest version of Samsung's mobile security software and it significantly improves security on the company's latest flagship handset. It has several new security features which will be of great benefit particularly to enterprise users, the features provide enhanced protection of personal and work data as well as greater convenience. Knox 2.7's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung confirms plans to launch Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage in China
There were numerous rumors about the Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, but Samsung finally launched it earlier this month with just 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. However, the company still has plans to launch the 6GB RAM variant of the Galaxy Note 7, but only in China. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung delays Galaxy Note 7 release in The Netherlands
Recent reports have revealed that Samsung is seeing high demand for the Galaxy Note 7. The handset is available for pre-order in several markets across the globe and it appears that supply constraints are forcing the company to manage the release schedule. Just yesterday Samsung Malaysia confirmed that the launch was being delayed in the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 launched in India, priced at INR 59,900
After unveiling the Galaxy Note 7 earlier this month, Samsung has launched it in India today. Priced at INR 59,900 ($895), the Galaxy Note 7 will be available for pre-order from August, while general availability will start from September 2nd. The device will be available in black, gold, and silver. Sadly, the Blue Coral variant of […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
8-11-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy Note 5, 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
Samsung to launch the Galaxy Note 7 in Bahrain on Friday, August 19
Samsung has today announced that it will launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 7, in Bahrain on Friday, August 19. The handset will be available in three colors — Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, and Silver Titanium — and will carry a price tag of BD315 ($835). All customers who pre-order the handset will […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung to acquire luxury home appliance manufacturer Dacor
It has been revealed today that Samsung has entered into an agreement to acquire luxury home appliance manufacturer Dacor. It's currently unclear why the South Korean company is purchasing the firm, but we believe that it will utilize Dacor's branding, credibility, and resources to manufacture innovative products for the luxury IoT market. Unfortunately, Samsung hasn't […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 delayed in Malaysia because of supply shortage
The Galaxy Note 7 was one of the most highly anticipated flagship smartphones of this year and if pre-order performance is any indication, the handset is going to do well for itself in the market. It appears that Samsung might be facing a supply shortage at least in some markets because the company has decided to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Canada says Galaxy Note 7 pre-orders are ‘outstanding’
The Galaxy Note 7 can now be pre-ordered in several markets across the globe and we've already heard that pre-order performance has been stellar in Samsung's home base of South Korea. That also appears to be the case elsewhere. Pre-orders for the new handset are open in Canada where it will be released on August 19th. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Comics
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on eleven comic-themed backgrounds. All images are available in a FHD resolution, which is a perfect fit for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 5 and other flagships, but they can, of course, be used on different smartphones, too. If any of the following images float your […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 is the first commercial smartphone to support 4×4 MIMO
Samsung talked about the Galaxy Note 7's major features at its event but there are always some features that are only discovered later. One such discovery has now been made for the Galaxy Note 7 as well, it turns out that Samsung's new flagship is actually the first commercial handset to support 4×4 MIMO. Users […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
SamMobile Premium July giveaway winners
July is over, and we have selected the winners of the month’s SamMobile Premium giveaway! The prize for July was the Gear Fit 2, Samsung's latest fitness tracker. Who got lucky? Well, here are the winners for July 2016! Username: lowfire Country: Sweden Username: AcquirE Country: Germany Username: edge27 Country: Australia For this month (August), we will be giving the Gear Fit 2 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S6 edge gets August security update, includes patch for ‘critical security vulnerability’
Samsung is pushing out an update to the Galaxy S6 edge to get the device on the security patches from the month of July. The changelog mentions a “patch for a critical security vulnerability”, although it's not clear if this for the recently discovered QuadRooter vulnerability. It probably isn't, as that exploit can only work when someone […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Powered by Gear VR, a British man is cycling across the UK in virtual reality
The magic of immersive virtual reality experiences is that they make you feel as if you're in a completely different place even if you can't find the motivation to get off the couch. Samsung's Gear VR headset is great for experiencing virtual reality and a British man is using it to do something truly unique. Aaron […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
