Gear S2 design works just as well for the ladies

Samsung’s first round smartwatch will be released soon enough and as we mentioned in our full review of the Gear S2, the company has finally understood what a smartwatch should be. We firmly believe that this is the best smartwatch design that we’ve seen from Samsung yet and that it deserves credit for making a smartwatch with such understated beauty. The company didn’t have to offer two different...

Our in-depth video review of the Gear S2 is now live

Samsung announced today that the Gear S2 is going to be released in the United States in just a couple of days, the smartwatch will also be launched in other markets later this month so it’s time to tell our readers how the company’s first smartwatch stands up to the pack. Our full review of the Gear S2 is available for you to peruse and our in-depth video review of the Gear S2 is now live as well. In...

Gear S2 Review: Samsung finally understands a smartwatch should be round

After almost a year of development, Samsung announced the Gear S2, a smartwatch the company says it has tried to make as perfect as possible. The Gear S2 is the first round smartwatch from Samsung, replacing all those square watches that we’ve seen until now. But can this round smartwatch differentiate itself from other smartwatches? Did Samsung create a winner on the wrist, or do other smartwatch...

Samsung Galaxy View passes certification, could be available soon

Samsung teased us with a quite unique device a couple of weeks ago called the Galaxy View, a tablet with a very large screen meant for schools and businesses. This is the tablet that we exclusively revealed some time ago and it has a 18.4-inch touchscreen display, and the ‘Galaxy’ word in its name means that it’s running Android. The same tablet passed through SIG certification and now it also passed RRA certification, a clear indicator that...

Photobucket and Samsung create an exclusive Photobucket app for Galaxy smartphones

It has been announced today that Photobucket and Samsung have teamed up to create an exclusive Photobucket app for Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the app will be available exclusively for Galaxy handsets and will allow users to simply and easily manage their photos and order personalized print products from their device. Samsung appears to have adopted this new strategy of teaming up with popular app developers to create exclusive versions for...

Samsung confirms Gear S2 price and release date for US

Samsung fans across the globe have been anxiously waiting to find out when the company’s first round smartwatch will be available for purchase, there’s good news for those who reside in the United States, the company today confirmed price and release date for the Gear S2 and the Gear S2 Classic. The Tizen-powered smartwatches were formally launched last month and Samsung had said back then that it would begin shipments by October. Customers...

The Goldilocks Philosophy: Why create the Galaxy S6 edge+?

The Galaxy S6 edge+. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone make fun of the name. If you think I’m joking, take the time to watch yet another unboxing video on Samsung’s larger Galaxy S6 edge and you’ll understand. One of the most often-read complaints from website commenters about the Galaxy S6 edge+, apart from the name, is the following: “Why create the Galaxy S6 edge+ in the first place? Why not just stick with the Galaxy S6 and S6...

One of the best things about Samsung’s software right now is a surprising one

Intuitive and user-friendly software design is hard. No matter how simple you might make things, there are going to be users who scratch their heads at various aspects of your software. Samsung has been at the forefront of making its smartphone software easy to understand and operate (yes, despite adding a ton of features that many might call gimmicks), and with the refined version of its TouchWiz user interface, one of the changes made by the company...

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 gets Android 5.1.1 on AT&T

Just a few days back AT&T released the much awaited Android 5.1.1 update for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, now it’s giving the same treatment to the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 which has now received the aforementioned update. The tablet is being bumped up to Lollipop from KitKat so users will certainly be grateful to receive all of the new features, user interface changes and improvements that come part and parcel of Android 5.1.1. Firmware...

Samsung Pay might go live for Verizon subscribers in about a week or so

Samsung Pay finally went live in the United States a couple of days ago, it’s supported by almost all major carriers in the country except Verizon Wireless, which also happens to be the largest mobile carrier in the US. Carrier support is required for Samsung Pay to function, aside from support from card networks like MasterCard and Visa, so unless Verizon flips the switch even if you own a compatible device on the carrier you won’t be able...

You can pick up a brand new Galaxy S6 from eBay for $429

Samsung launched the Galaxy S6 back in April and it has since been nominated as one of the best looking and most powerful smartphones on the market by many. However, if you haven’t had the opportunity or wherewithal to pick one before now, it may interest you to know that independent retailer Monoprice is currently selling the factory unlocked 32GB LTE model of the handset for just $429 through a deal on eBay. For those in need of a refresher of...

Gear S2 tutorial videos published by Samsung

Samsung fans have long been waiting for the company’s first round smartwatch and a few weeks back it followed through by formally unveiling the Gear S2. It talked in detail about what the new smartwatch is capable of doing and all of the features it touts. Even if you have used Samsung smartwatches in the past you might need some time to get accustomed to the Gear S2. That’s because it has a revolving bezel unlike any other previous Gear smartwatch,...

Samsung and Apple agree on court-supervised mediation to settle arduous patent lawsuit

When it comes to their courtroom battles Samsung and Apple rarely agree on anything, both companies have filed suits and countersuits against each other and even though it has been a few years since this has been going on an end is yet to be achieved. Perhaps the companies are growing weary because both Samsung and Apple have submitted a joint statement to a California district court announcing that they’ve reached an agreement to take part...

Samsung Galaxy A9 in the works, accessories for Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 sequels confirmed

The Galaxy A8 is an impressive mid-range handset in Samsung’s 2015 lineup, and the company is now working on the Galaxy A9. Samsung trademarked the Galaxy A9 name earlier this year, and our insiders have confirmed that the device will be seeing a market release sometime in the future. The Galaxy A8 went on sale only in August this year, so Samsung will likely allow the device some time to shine before releasing the next phone in...

Unlocked Galaxy Note 5 available for $579 via eBay

The Galaxy Note 5 is one of the hottest devices on the market right now, it’s a true Android powerhouse with specifications that match the best of them, and then some. Samsung has only released the handset in select markets and the US is one of them, carriers in the country are asking well over $700 for unlocked models but today there’s a great opportunity for those who don’t mind putting a few hundred dollars upfront for a factory unlocked...

T-Mobile releases Android 5.0 for the Galaxy Tab 4 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014

T-Mobile today rolled out a firmware update for a couple of Samsung tablets, both the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 and the Galaxy Tab 4 have been stuck at KitKat for quite some time now, users have had to wait patiently for Lollipop to arrive and now it finally has. There’s a caveat though, it’s still not the latest publicly available version of Lollipop, so users will have to make do with Android 5.0 and not Android 5.1. Magenta has rolled out firmware...

New Samsung Pay ad highlights just how easy to use the service is

Samsung Pay has gone live in the United States today and to make sure that word gets around Samsung has also posted a new ad for its payments service, the ad continues with the company’s current “it’s not a phone, it’s a Galaxy” theme which takes a subtle jab at Apple in itself. The one-minute ad focuses entirely on getting one point across: that Samsung Pay is unlike other mobile payment solutions and actually happens to be very...

Samsung Milk Video shuts down this November

Almost a year after launching the Milk Music streaming service Samsung expanded Milk’s presence over to video last year with a new service called Milk Video, the app was designed to make it easier for users to discover viral videos on their Samsung smartphone. It pulled in content from popular sources like YouTube and Vevo, Samsung also teamed up with the likes of Vanity Fair, Vice, Funny or Die, Cracked, College Humor and more for content....

Samsung Pay goes live in the US, free wireless charger or flip case offered

Samsung’s new payments service was unveiled earlier this year before it entered beta testing in South Korea. It has been over a month since Samsung Pay has been live in the company’s home country and it has performed spectacularly on its own turf, now it’s time for the service to go live in the US. As promised, Samsung Pay has gone live in the United States today and to commemorate the occasion Samsung is offering a choice of a free wireless charger...

Samsung’s smartphone market share in Germany dips for the first time

Samsung has seen incredible success with its Galaxy smartphones, the success has propelled the company to become the top smartphone vendor in many countries across the globe. Samsung held this position in Germany as well but for the first time its smartphone market share in the country has dipped, the company still maintains its lead over rivals like Apple and Sony, but nevertheless there has been a decline which might predict the trajectory that...

Here’s how to fix the screen freezing bug on your Galaxy Note 5

So you’ve just gotten your hands on a shiny new Galaxy Note 5, only to find that its gorgeous 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display continuously freezes on you and stops responding. Pretty frustrating, huh? Yeah, we think so, too. Thankfully, there’s a super-easy fix that prevents the freezing from occurring repeatedly. Here’s what to do: Turn off your Note 5 by holding the Power button and selecting Power Off from the on-screen menu. Hold the Power, Volume...

AT&T releases Android 5.1.1 for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge

The second largest carrier in the United States has finally released Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge on its network, many of its rivals have already sent out this update for these handsets but AT&T took its sweet time with it. Now the carrier is pushing it out ahead of Samsung Pay’s launch in the United States, it’s rivals have also got these devices ready for Samsung’s new payment service ahead of time. Till now...

Samsung Z3 with 4G LTE makes the FCC stop

We’ve been hearing about the Samsung Z3 for quite some time now, the launch appears to be just around the corner with multiple models of the handset making the customary FCC stop. Earlier this month the Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H) received its FCC certification and now it’s the SM-Z300F that has sailed through the regulatory body. There is one big difference between the two models, the latter features 4G LTE, full connectivity support includes GSM,...

Galaxy Mega On images show ridiculously thin bezels

Not too long ago we reported exclusively that Samsung has started working on the Galaxy Mega On (SM-G600), later on the specifications of this upcoming handset were leaked and it has also made a couple of trips to the benchmarks. The handset recently received its TENAA certification which is usually an indication that the launch is just around the corner, and now images filed with China’s equivalent...

CNN brings virtual seat to Democratic presidential debate for Samsung Gear VR owners

Here’s a first for virtual reality: if you own a Gear VR, then you will be able to attend the democratic presidential debate on the 13th of October. Basically, the media giant will broadcast a virtual reality stream of the debate, and you’ll feel like you’re actually there in the audience. There’s apparently no limit as to how many people can attend, because the way it works. CNN books a single spot from which everyone can watch. The only downside...

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge getting Wi-Fi calling on Vodafone UK

Vodafone UK is looking towards the future of voice calls by rolling out Wi-Fi Calling on the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge this autumn. After updating these devices, you’ll find an ability to call someone over a Wi-Fi network, and according to Vodafone UK, this feature works on many remote locations such as the London Underground or older buildings with thick walls, or even basements. What’s more is that Vodafone UK has recently rolled out...

T-Mobile begins rolling out Samsung Pay update to Galaxy Note 5

Owners of the Galaxy Note 5 on T-Mobile are now receiving a new update to Samsung Pay, but it doesn’t look like anything major yet as the update size is only about 30MB. The exciting thing about this OTA is the fact that it could be a sign of Samsung pay making its way into the US. So far Samsung Pay has only been released in South Korea where it had a huge success with nearly 25,000 registrants a day, smashing its competition....

Samsung will pay your monthly instalments if you switch to its high-end smartphones

Samsung has a great promotion going on right now if you want to switch to its recently released high-end smartphones. The South Korean smartphone giant is willing to pay your monthly smartphone instalment bills from your carrier until 2016 if you purchase a new smartphone from the company. If you purchase the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S6 edge, the Galaxy S6 edge+, or the Galaxy Note 5, from the carrier...

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace now available in India

A new low-end smartphone offering from Samsung, the Galaxy J1 Ace, is now available in India. The specifications and price of the device were revealed by an Indian retailer a few weeks ago. Now, the device has been listed on the company’s official web store in India. The Galaxy J1 Ace (SM-J110H) features a 4.3-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display, but runs a dated version of Android in the form of v4.4...

Samsung Galaxy Mega On passes through TENAA certification

It appears that a new member of the Galaxy Mega series from Samsung, the Galaxy Mega On is closer to an official launch as it has been certified through TENAA, China’s wireless regulatory agency. The device was spotted entering India for testing purposes a few weeks ago after its specifications were revealed by AnTuTu benchmark. As we exclusively revealed the specifications of the Galaxy...

Samsung’s Tizen-powered smartphones soon to receive Line and WeChat

Samsung’s Tizen OS is a fledgling mobile operating system, and the key to any OS’s survival in the mobile space is “apps, apps, apps,” as the app-hungry among us continue to drill. Samsung has heard this message, and the company intends to make Tizen as formidable an OS as Android and iOS. To this end, the Korean manufacturer is partnering with free voice, video chat, and messaging company Line and Tencent to bring Line Messenger and Tencent’s messaging...

Samsung expands chipset business to support progress over competition

Samsung is trying to expand its influence in the chipset industry by expanding to California and targeting an expansion in logic chips to complement memory chips. According to Kim Ki Nam, head of Samsung’s logic chip business, the tech giant will try to sell more chipsets to other companies rather than prioritize its own, which basically means that they’re going to focus on technological advancements rather than be more competitive. Right now, the...

Samsung owns mobile and global smartphone shipments in Q2 2015

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 Apple’s third place (behind Alcatel, tying with LG, Motorola, Huawei, and ZTE), and...

Samsung Z3 will come with support for the Gear S2

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, it wasn’t surprising that smartwatch support wasn’t a part of the feature list. Fast forward to 2015, and Samsung made a...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Review: Best tablet display, just not fit for videos

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 set out to fix all the shortcomings of the original, while also opting for a 4:3...