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Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Samsung Galaxy J3, with regular updates and all the information you need.

Galaxy J3 (2017) grabs the June 2021 security update

Galaxy J3 (2017) grabs the June 2021 security update

Remember all those rugged smartphones Samsung started retailing via Wallmart last month? They have just gotten this month's security update.

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 3 years ago
2018 Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 launched in the United States

2018 Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 launched in the United States

We have been reporting for a couple of months now that Samsung will soon be releasing new low-cost Galaxy J handsets in the United States and it has done just that today. Samsung has launched the 2018 models of the Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 in the United States and confirmed that they will be […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 6 years ago
Exclusive: Here’s the new Galaxy J3 and Galaxy Express Prime 3 for AT&T

Exclusive: Here’s the new Galaxy J3 and Galaxy Express Prime 3 for AT&T

We reported two months ago that a new Galaxy J3 model was headed to the United States and we have now received more information about the handset. The new Galaxy J3 model will be available from multiple carriers in the country, including AT&T. It's a successor to last year's Galaxy J3 which carried model number […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 6 years ago
A new Galaxy J3 model gets its Bluetooth certification

A new Galaxy J3 model gets its Bluetooth certification

Towards the end of February, we reported about a seemingly new Galaxy J3 model in different carrier flavors headed to US telecom operators. Phones with model numbers SM-J337A, SM-J337T, and SM-J337P have been spotted at various benchmarking and certification websites. Based on the model numbers of the current Galaxy J3 models in the US, the […]

  • By Naresh
  • 7 years ago
A new Galaxy J3 model is probably headed to the US

A new Galaxy J3 model is probably headed to the US

The United States may be the biggest market for premium smartphones, but there is enough demand for low-cost devices as well for Samsung to launch budget models every year. Samsung launched the Galaxy J3 with support for all US carriers last year under different names and model numbers. Device benchmarks and Wi-Fi certification point to […]

  • By Naresh
  • 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) review: Two steps forward, one step back

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) review: Two steps forward, one step back

In the past half year, we’ve reviewed the 2017 models of the Galaxy J5 and the Galaxy J7, and it’s time now for the J3. Without any further ado, here is our review of the Galaxy J3 (2017). Galaxy J3 (2017) review: Design With the new J3, even Samsung’s cheapest phone has a metal housing. […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 7 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 launched by Samsung in the United States

Unlocked Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 launched by Samsung in the United States

Samsung has long offered budget smartphones alongside its premium mid-range and flagship devices but the company doesn't normally release those models in the United States as unlocked and off-contract models. This is why it was a bit surprising to see the company announce today that it's launching the unlocked Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 in […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017) prices confirmed

Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017) prices confirmed

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy J (2017) series officially today. We had been hearing a lot of rumors about these devices over the past few months. A couple of models had been listed on Amazon France and Germany in recent weeks which suggested that the official launch was not that far off. Samsung has […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017)

Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017)

After months of endless rumors, Samsung today announced the new Galaxy J (2017) series. The new handsets keep up the J series' history of offering powerful and stylish smartphones at affordable price points. Featuring a stylish metal body, the Galaxy J3 (2017), the Galaxy J5 (2017) and the Galaxy J7 (2017) promise improved performance, camera […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Galaxy J3 (2017) leaked in all its glory

Galaxy J3 (2017) leaked in all its glory

Samsung is due to launch the Galaxy J (2017) series in the near future. There have already been countless leaks concerning the Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017). Now, the Galaxy J3 (2017) has been leaked in all its glory. Bear in mind that this isn't the new Galaxy J3 that has been launched […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
AT&T starts selling the Galaxy J3 (2017)

AT&T starts selling the Galaxy J3 (2017)

The second largest mobile carrier in the United States has made no fuss of the fact that it's now selling the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). It succeeds the equally low-end Galaxy J3 from last year. It makes sense why AT&T didn't bother making an announcement. The Galaxy J3 is the entry-level handset in Samsung's budget […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Galaxy J3 Prime now available from T-Mobile

Galaxy J3 Prime now available from T-Mobile

T-Mobile and its prepaid subsidiary MetroPCS have now started selling the Galaxy J3 Prime. It's an entry-level smartphone with specs to match but it does come with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. T-Mobile postpaid customers can purchase the Galaxy J3 Prime for $6 down and $6 per month for 24 months. This works […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Galaxy J3 (2017) specifications surface online

Galaxy J3 (2017) specifications surface online

We already know that it's only a matter of time before Samsung launches the refreshed Galaxy J series. We've been hearing reports and rumors about the Galaxy J (2017) series devices and even saw some leaked photos of the Galaxy J5 (2017) recently. Additional specifications of the Galaxy J3 (2017) have now surfaced online. A […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Galaxy J3 (2017) will be running Android 7.0 Nougat when it arrives

Galaxy J3 (2017) will be running Android 7.0 Nougat when it arrives

Samsung seems to be gearing up to launch a refreshed Galaxy J series. We've been hearing reports about the devices in this series for the past couple of weeks. Just yesterday we saw some purported leaked photos of the Galaxy J5 (2017). That handset is believed to run Android 7.0 Nougat of the box and now […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Samsung announces Galaxy J3 Pro in India

Samsung announces Galaxy J3 Pro in India

Chances are, you've heard of Samsung's more budget-friendly Galaxy J series along with its particular phones such as the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, and even the Galaxy J7. The Galaxy J7 Prime and Galaxy J5 Prime are presumed to be the best of the Galaxy J experience, but Samsung has started “priming” the J3 with […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 8 years ago
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