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Latest Samsung Galaxy A8 Star news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Galaxy A8 Star and Galaxy J7 Pro get Android Pie update in India
The Android Pie update is rolling out for the Galaxy A8 Star and the Galaxy J7 Pro in India today. India was one of the first markets where both phones were launched, but that's not the case for the Pie update, which was already released for these devices in other countries earlier this month. Now, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Samsung begins Android Pie rollout for the Galaxy A8 Star
Days after releasing the Android Pie update for the Galaxy A9 Star in China, Samsung has started rolling out the same update for the Galaxy A8 Star as well. This is on expected lines as the Galaxy A8 Star is basically a rebranded version of the Galaxy A9 Star with identical hardware for markets outside […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Galaxy A9 Star starts receiving Android Pie update in China
Samsung has finally started rolling out the Android Pie update to the Galaxy A9 Star in China. If that device name sounds alien, it’s because Samsung used that moniker only in China, while launching the same device as the Galaxy A8 Star in other markets. What this also means is that the Android Pie for […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Galaxy A8 Star updated with April 2019 security patch
Another Galaxy smartphone is now being treated to the April 2019 security patch. Samsung has released an update for the Galaxy A8 Star in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, bringing the device up to software version G885FDXS2ASD1. The April patch, has been released for a number of Galaxy devices in the last few days, fixes five critical […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Samsung Malaysia used a DSLR image to promote the Galaxy A8 Star’s camera
It is pretty much an open secret that companies often use DSLR shots as camera samples for their phones. Many top companies have been caught in such acts of crookery in the past, including Samsung. And it seems the Korean giant isn't learning, or may be not even trying to learn from its mistakes. Samsung Malaysia has […]
- By Sumit Adhikari
- 6 years ago
September security update out for Galaxy A8+ (2018), A8 (2016), and more
Samsung is updating a number of mid-range devices with the September 2018 security patch. These devices include the Galaxy A8 (2016), Galaxy A8+ (2018), the Galaxy C7, and the new Galaxy A8 Star.
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star review: A solid mid-range offering
The Galaxy A8 Star is the most costly Galaxy A smartphone Samsung has launched in recent history of the mid-range lineup. But unlike other A series phones, the Galaxy A8 Star isn't widely available. It was initially launched in South Korea and China, and it has now made its way to India with a price […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star impresses with its cameras, performance, and battery life
The Galaxy A8 Star is as unique as it gets for a mid-range Samsung phone. The Galaxy A8 Star was recently launched in the Indian market in a price segment that has stalwarts like the OnePlus 6 enamoring consumers. In Samsung's own lineup, the ₹34,990 price tag puts the Galaxy A8 Star somewhere between the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Samsung confirms Galaxy A8 Star price and release date in India
It was reported last week that Samsung may soon launch the Galaxy A8 Star in India. A teaser went up on Amazon India a few days ago which suggested that it may not be long before this handset is available for purchase in the country. That has been confirmed today as the official product page […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung gearing up to launch the Galaxy A8 Star in India
There were reports in Indian media a few days back stating that Samsung is planning to launch a new Snapdragon 660-powered Galaxy smartphone in the country. In line with the reports, Amazon India is teasing a new Galaxy smartphone on its website. The “Here comes the star!” wording and other hints on the teaser page […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Hands-on video shows the Galaxy A9 Star with its 24MP+16MP rear cameras
After what was a few weeks of confusion over a couple of new devices that Samsung was revealed to be working on for the Chinese market, it was finally reported that these devices would be the Galaxy S8 Lite and the Galaxy A8 Star. While the former has gone official as the Galaxy S Lite […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Galaxy A8 Star inches closer to launch with Wi-Fi certification
There have been many leaks in the recent past about an unannounced Samsung smartphone with model number SM-G885. According to reports, the device will probably launch as the Galaxy A8 Star in the near future. Giving some credence to these rumors, the device was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website last week with the Galaxy […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
SM-G885 sails through Bluetooth SIG as the Galaxy A Star
In the last few weeks, a Galaxy device with the model number SM-G885 has surfaced online. Initially, it was believed to be a high-end device with the Galaxy S9+ specs and an iPhone-like design. Proving all the rumors wrong, the TENNA listing for the device, however, mentioned mid-range specs. The specifications point to an upgraded […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Samsung SM-G8750 and SM-G8850 to be launched as Galaxy S8 Lite and Galaxy A8 Star
One major mystery regarding Samsung's upcoming devices has finally been solved, if the latest tweet from Twitter leakster MMDDJ_ is to be believed. Remember that Galaxy S9 for China – model number SM-G8850 – that popped up on TENAA with specs from the Galaxy S9+ and an iPhone-like design? Well, that device's TENAA listing has […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
