Samsung 750 EVO SSD now available in up to 500GB capacity worldwide

The Samsung 750 EVO SSD has been available for some time now in emerging markets, initially it was only released in 120GB and 250GB storage capacities, but the company has announced today that it has launched a 500GB 750 EVO SSD as well and all three models are now available worldwide. The new faster solid state drive from Samsung is aimed at customers looking to migrate from conventional...

This is Samsung’s foldable display in action

We reported a couple of days ago that Samsung is going to showcase its next-generation display technology at the SID Display Week 2016. The company is going to exhibit OLED displays for virtual reality devices, hologram technology as well as displays that can be rolled or folded. Samsung already has multiple patents that cover devices with foldable displays and it’s widely believed that the company will launch such a device at some point in...

Samsung releases two new thin client cloud displays

Samsung announced the release of two new thin client cloud displays – the TC222L (21.5”) and the TC242L (23.5”) – both are powered by IGEL’s thin client software combined with Samsung’s industry leading display technology. These new monitors provide businesses with a unique desktop solution for remote access of data and sensitive documents via the cloud. These new monitors feature several embedded...

Verizon’s latest update for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge fixes Google Play issues

Verizon has released a new update for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge today, the update addresses some Google Play issues that users have been facing aside from bringing the usual slew of fixes and tweaks for both devices. The update has been rolled out over-the-air and the notification should start popping up on devices very soon. Software version MMB29K.G920VVRU4CPD2 and MMB29K.G925VVRU4CPD2 is now rolling out for the Galaxy S6 and the...

Official renders of the Galaxy C5 leaked ahead of launch

We exclusively told you a couple of months ago that Samsung has started work on the Galaxy C5 and the Galaxy C7. Since then we’ve seen leaked benchmark scores of the devices as well as multiple leaked photos of the Galaxy C5. Specifications and pricing have already been leaked as well but recent reports suggest that Samsung’s Galaxy C series might not be as cheap as initially thought. Official...

Our seven hopes for the Galaxy S7 Active

The Galaxy S7 Active is on the way, with tech enthusiasts having seen leaked photos, desert camo and green colors, and specifications of what the device has in store (and an announcement date that, if we take the June 10th on-screen date seriously, isn’t too far off). And yet, if you take a look at the usual tech scene, it’s easy to believe that this is...

Huawei accuses Samsung of patent infringement, files lawsuit

Samsung has famously brawled with Apple over patent infringement for years and while it continues to fight on that front, one of China’s biggest corporations is accusing it of patent infringement. Huawei has filed lawsuits against Samsung in the United States and China claiming that the Korean juggernaut is guilty of unlicensed use of 4G communications technology, operating systems, and user interface software in its smartphones. Huawei is seeking...

Samsung says it won’t make Android Wear smartwatches anymore

It has been a while since Samsung released an Android Wear-powered smartwatch. The Gear Live was its first and only smartwatch powered by this platform and even though Google has made significant improvements to Android Wear, Samsung has stuck with its own OS for smartwatches. Samsung has now said that it’s not going to make Android Wear smartwatches anymore. Samsung executives confirmed today that the company does not have any Android Wear devices...

Samsung teams up with SK Telecom to build a nationwide network connecting all IoT devices

Samsung has today announced plans to team up with South Korea’s largest carrier SK Telecom to build a network dedicated to connecting all Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the region. The manufacturer claims that the new LoRaWAN-based network will be specifically tailored to commercial use, which will enable it to collect data from a sensor on one side of a city and make an adjustment on another. For example, streetlights are capable of recording...

Samsung explains how it plans to improve its software efforts

Samsung has improved the software quality on its mobile devices starting with the Galaxy S6, and the company claims that it will continue to do so in the future. Mihai Pohontu, vice president of emerging platforms at Samsung, has explained how the company plans to do that exactly. Mihai Pohontu announced during an interview at the GamesBeat Summit 2016 event that Samsung will expand its Made for Samsung program to indie game developers, something...

[Poll] Do you use the Edge screen features on your Galaxy S6 or S7 edge?

Since the debut of the Galaxy S6 edge last year, Samsung has put a lot of focus on its curved screen technology, having launched three smartphones with displays that curve on both sides. The Edge screen wasn’t very functional on the S6 edge, but Samsung has continually added new features over the last year. Those features aren’t enough, however, and most of us here at SamMobile have them all disabled and use our S6 or S7 edge as a regular flat...

Samsung and LG on opposing sides again as they embrace different HDR technologies

Samsung and LG are well-known rivals in the display segment with the two companies battling it out in the mobile industry as well. For those not in sync with the display industry, the two manufacturers have locked horns yet again in terms of display tech. While Samsung’s TVs will embrace the HDR10 platform, LG has taken Dolby Vision as its preferred choice, while it uses HDR10 as well. HDR technology brings more true-to-life colors and ensures better...

How to customize the lock screen of your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge

For those of you looking to give their Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge a unique look, adapting the phone’s lock screen to your own tastes and requirements is unavoidable. But Samsung’s own lock screen replacement app Good Lock really is a bridge too far for many. Luckily, there are plenty of options available without going that route. And yes, you would be right in pointing out that all...

Samsung might skip OLED TVs in favor of QLED TVs

It was reported earlier this year that Samsung is going to relaunch OLED TVs in 2017 but a few months ago the company said that it’s still skeptical about this technology. It believes that the market still hasn’t developed for OLED TVs as higher panel cost keeps the price outside the range of most customers. Samsung Display CEO Park Dong-gun did say that Samsung will continue its research on OLED panels but currently has no plans to mass produce...

Samsung increasingly relying on suppliers from China and Taiwan for TV panels

The latest market data shows that Samsung has increased its dependence on Chinese and Taiwanese panel suppliers for the production of its televisions. Data from market researcher IHS shows that Chinese and Taiwanese suppliers accounted for 68.4 percent of panel supply in March while Samsung’s internal supply accounted for only 25.1 percent. Samsung Display reportedly provided some 885,000 panels during this period whereas Taiwan’s Innolux supplied...

Galaxy S7 Active will be eligible for AT&T’s BOGO promo at launch

The Galaxy S7 Active is Samsung’s worst kept secret right now, we’ve seen leaked images of the handset and read about its full specifications, the only thing left to announce is the price and the release date. Like previous “Active” handsets it’s going to be exclusive to AT&T in the United States and we’ve discovered that when the Galaxy S7 Active is launched, it will be included in AT&T’s...