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Samsung has yet another reason to smile. The Korean manufacturer owned mobile and global smartphone shipments in Q2, having placed first in mobile marketshare with 19% to Apple’s 10% overall, first in Asia with 13% to Apple’s 8%, first in Europe with 31% as compared to Apple’s 14%, first in Latin America with 24% to […]
The Gear 2 saw Samsung switch its smartwatch software to Tizen, and the company also updated its original Gear smartwatch to its home brewed operating system. When the Samsung Z1 was released, it was rather ironic to see the company's Tizen phone didn't support its smartwatches, but given the extremely low-end nature of the Z1, […]
Here at SamMobile, we had something of a love-hate relationship with the Galaxy Tab S, Samsung's second tablet with a Super AMOLED display. The tablet had a good design and the display was stunning, but a weak processor made the experience on the software side rather irritating at times. With the Galaxy Tab S2, Samsung […]
Samsung finally announced a consumer version of its virtual reality headset yesterday, bringing the experience to the public at an affordable $99 price tag. Now that the Gear VR will be widely available, demand for good content will also increase, and Samsung has armed it with a couple of important weapons. The company announced that […]
Samsung’s own semiconductor business has proven successful for the company, particularly in recent days as Samsung sales have been impacted (if you compare the company’s height of wealth from several quarters ago). At the same time, however, the Korean manufacturer’s chipmaking business has given the company an additional financial alternative to just selling smartphones, tablets, […]
Tizen. The word itself has not always brought the best thoughts or responses from others, but it is an operating system in the same way that Android and iOS are mobile operating systems. As a mobile operating system, Tizen should offer a basic mobile experience worth enjoying, but it is fledgling at the moment and […]
Earlier this year, Samsung knocked the socks off the competition by launching the Galaxy S6 edge, a smartphone with a screen that curves on both sides. Those curves didn't provide the same amount of functionality as the Galaxy Note Edge that launched in 2014, but they made for a design that looked extremely futuristic. For a […]
Samsung is preparing to roll out its mobile payment solution, Samsung Pay, to the US on September 28th, but the Korean manufacturer is still making subtle changes to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience when the rollout happens. The latest changes appear to be a new off-screen activation for Samsung Pay as well as virtual […]
The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge were announced on March 1st but released shortly before mid-April, but a new rumor says that the Galaxy S7 could be released as early as February (early), following a January announcement. A specific reason for such an early announcement and release date haven’t been given, but Samsung could presumably […]
Samsung has upped its game when it comes to the number of themes that are being released each week. The company has released a staggering number of themes in the Theme Store today, 57 to be exact, and we are sure that there's something for everyone. A lot of these themes are paid, but some of the […]
After releasing “Innovator Edition” variants of its virtual reality headset, Samsung has finally announced the consumer variant of the Gear VR today in collaboration with Oculus VR. The Gear VR works with recently released high-end smartphones from Samsung – the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S6 edge, the Galaxy S6 edge+, and the Galaxy Note 5. […]
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 […]
The LTE variant of Samsung's mid-range 7-inch tablet, the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 LTE, has started receiving the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. The Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 LTE (SM-T235) was released with Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box, and it is now getting the latest version of the operating system. Owners of the Galaxy Tab […]
The Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5 are the industry's first smartphones to feature fast wireless charging, a feature that lets the phones go from 0 to 100 percent battery in 120 minutes. That's much faster than normal wireless charging that can take anywhere from three hours and more to charge a 3,000 mAh battery, […]
Samsung's S Health app has been updated to version 4.5 in over 150 countries with support for over 80 local languages. Since the app was launched for non-Samsung devices as well, you can update it right away to improve your health with the numerous tracking capabilities built right into the app by default. You can now install S Health […]
Samsung's first smartwatch with a circular display has created a lot of interest among consumers and technology experts alike. The company is gearing up to launch the Gear S2 in its home market Korea on October 2, and it appears that there's high demand for the smartwatch. The Gear S2 was up for pre-order in Korea through […]
By the end of August, Samsung announced its Z1 beta testing program that would allow some specific users to test out new firmware on their devices before anyone else. The purpose of the program is to provide feedback for the tech company's new operating system, and there's even a prize pool of INR 1,000 involved. Now, the beta […]
It hasn't been long since Samsung updated its Tab S line of premium tablets but if you haven't picked one up yet because you thought that the price was a bit too high then rejoice, there's now a deal available on one of the new models which knocks off $50 from the price tag of […]
If you happen to own the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 on AT&T then you have a good reason to keep checking your notifications because the carrier has released the much awaited Android 5.1.1 update for this tablet. AT&T is rolling out the update right now but it could take a while before it's available across […]
Samsung fans have fell in love with the Galaxy Note 5‘s screen-off memo feature which makes the S-pen far more useful. You can take out your S-Pen and start typing directly on your screen without any steps in-between as the phone launches an app with a full black background. This is very energy efficient because Super […]