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Samsung releases S Console Gamepad app to control games on Galaxy View
Samsung has released a new app, the S Console Gamepad, for Galaxy smartphones that lets you convert a smartphone into a virtual gamepad. This app can be used to control games on the larger-screen Galaxy View tablet, and you can download it from here. This app comes with six different gamepad templates that are suitable for different […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 9 years ago
Samsung invests in virtual reality startup, has big plans for Gear VR
Samsung’s Gear VR has gone from an idea of the Korean giant, to two Innovator Editions, and now it’s landed in the hands of consumers at a $99 price point that makes it competitive in the market. But, outside of all this, just where can Samsung’s Gear VR go? Apparently, higher than just watching Netflix […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Alleged renders of Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Plus leak
Samsung is expected to announce the successor to the Galaxy S6 during MWC 2016, and there have been plenty of leaks revealing information about the features and specifications of the device. However, this is the first time when alleged renders of the Galaxy S7 and its large-screen variant have surfaced on the Internet. A third-party […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Release of Samsung Pay for Gear S2 pushed to 2016 in the US
During the launch of the Gear S2, Samsung's first smartwatch with a completely circular display, the company announced that it is compatible with Samsung Pay, but the feature is currently inactive. Samsung Pay was supposed to be released for the smartwatch in November 2016, but looks like the release has been pushed to 2016. The information about this delay […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
First Look: Android 6.0 Marshmallow on the Galaxy Note 4
We’ve noted the changes Samsung would make with Android Marshmallow, such as the further flattening of TouchWiz, and Hungary users are now getting to experience Google’s sweet treat on their Galaxy Note 4. A new YouTube video provided by ardaiaron gives us a sneak peek into what Android Marshmallow is like for fortunate users who get […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
12-7-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 starts sending out invites for CES 2016
After IFA 2015 that happened in September this year, the next major electronics expo – CES 2016 – will happen in Las Vegas next month. Samsung generally releases a lot of consumer electronic products during these expos, and it will repeat the same feat during CES 2016. The South Korean electronics giant has started sending out […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
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[Poll] How often do you use Samsung’s Multi Window feature on your device?
Of the countless features Samsung has offered on its Android smartphones and tablets over the years, Multi Window is one of our favorite ones here at SamMobile. Multi Window, which lets you run two apps at the same time, is probably the one feature that even naysayers of Samsung's heavily customized Android skin would agree is […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung now shows Android security patch info on the Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge+
After the major Android security threat dubbed Stagefright was discovered, Google was forced to improve security on its smartphone operating system. Many smartphone manufacturers, including Samsung, confirmed to keep up with monthly security patches that Google releases for Android. Samsung even released software updates for fixing the Stagefright bug on various Galaxy devices. Up until […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung becomes the most favorite brand in Russia for fifth consecutive year
Samsung may not be able to beat Apple in the US in terms of popularity, but in markets like Russia and India, it is one of the most sought after brands. According to a new report from Russian research firm OMI, Samsung has been voted as the most favorite brands in the country. Samsung was voted […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 9 years ago
Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 5, two months later
We love the Galaxy Note 5. We think it's the most complete flagship Samsung has ever made, despite the fact that it takes away a couple of staple Note features. SamMobile's review of the Note 5 came out back in October, and it has been around two months since I've been using it as a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 with Snapdragon 820 allegedly tops 5423 points on Geekbench
We confirmed multiple times in the recent months that Samsung will release at least two variants of the Galaxy S7. One variant will feature the company's own Exynos 8890 chipset, while the other variant will come equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 SoC. The benchmark scores of the Exynos variant were leaked multiple times recently. Now, the benchmark scores […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Did the Galaxy Note 4 just get Android 6.0 Marshmallow?
Impossible is the word many will scream out when they hear this, but it seems Samsung already has Android 6.0 builds ready for the Galaxy Note 4, the company's most badly treated flagship smartphone ever. The folks over at Napidroid say one of their editors has received the Android 6.0 update on the Galaxy Note […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Verizon flips the switch on Wi-Fi calling for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge next week
Verizon has announced that its Advanced Calling features will now include Wi-Fi calling as well, this will enable users to make and receive calls as well as initiate a video call over Wi-Fi. This feature will initially be available only with the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge on Verizon and it will be […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
12-5-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A7, Galaxy E5, 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
Nikon isn’t buying Samsung’s NX camera technology
A recent press statement from Samsung debunks any rumors according to which it might be selling its NX camera technology to Nikon. The press statement comes as a response to various news outlets making these claims, and those in turn come as a result from Samsung shutting down its camcorder business in the UK. It has […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Latest Gear S2 update brings new features and performance improvements
Samsung has released a new software update today for the Gear S2 smartwatch, it adds several new features to the wearable device and also brings performance improvements as well as the usual slew of bug fixes. Today's update adds World Clock, News Briefing and ESPN apps, Mendini watch faces, a new search feature in the Contacts […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 9 years ago
12-4-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy A3, Galaxy J7, 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
Comparing the Galaxy A5 (2016) to its 2015 predecessor, or: how Samsung will compete in 2016
With the launch of its revamped Galaxy A (2016) series, Samsung is bringing more high-end features to its mid-range line up. The middle brother of the three, the Galaxy A5 (2016), seems to exemplify Samsung's current efforts to (re)gain traction in the more affordable sections of the smartphone market, as we find out by taking an […]
- By Michel G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s new ad for the holidays promotes the Galaxy Tab S2
If you're in the market for a new tablet this holiday season then Samsung wants you to consider the Galaxy Tab S2, its new ad for the holidays puts the spotlight on this tablet. The ad shows a little girl who just won't stop asking her parents when Santa is coming with all the presents, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
