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 the download. The smartphone in the video is indeed a Galaxy...

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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 regions every day, and you can find out which firmware updates were pushed out by the company over the last...

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 invites for the event already. Samsung will hold a press conference...

[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 extremely useful. From its beginnings on the Galaxy Note lineup, Multi Window is seen of many Galaxy devices today,...

Samsung now shows the 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. Up until now, users weren’t able to see how up-to-date their devices were in terms of security. Now, Samsung has started showing the Android security patch level information...

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 as the most favorite brand for five years consecutively. The South Korean electronics giant managed to get 20.1 percent of votes, defeating Sony (9.6),...

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 primary smartphone. How has it held up after all this time of regular all-day usage? Well, it’s held up very nicely....