Galaxy Xcover 4 passes through the FCC

Less than a month after it was spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance’s online database, the Nougat-powered Galaxy Xcover 4 has made a pitstop at the FCC in the United States, which is typically one of the last testing facilities a new device is sent to before it launches on the open market. A recent Geekbench listing points towards the Galaxy Xcover 4 sporting an Exynos 7570 processor and 2GB of...

Galaxy S8 press shot released with March 29th date on display

Samsung confirmed the March 29th date of its upcoming Galaxy S8 announcement at MWC 2017 where it showcased its newest devices, the Galaxy Tab S3 and Galaxy Book. Now, however, the market is headed into the final month of teases and leaks, with a press shot released by none other than the VentureBeat reporter and renown leakster, Evan Blass himself. The Galaxy S8 press shot shows the confirmed...

Endomondo, Map My Run, and MyFitnessPal apps are now available for Gear S2 and S3

Under Armour, the popular American sports brand, has released three new apps and a watchface for the Gear S2 and the Gear S3. These new apps offer users a way to calculate and keep track of calorie intake, physical activities, and workouts. Endomondo and Map My Run apps can accurately track runs, walks, rides, and more using GPS data from Samsung’s smartwatches (or smartphones connected to them)....

SamMobile Daily Recap: February 28, 2017 — Galaxy X, Harman acquisition and more!

We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, most of the news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to follow every post that goes live. But, we think we’ve come up with an ideal solution — a daily recap. In the list below, you’ll find the stories we’ve published today. Chances are, you’re not going to be interested in all of...

Daily Deal: Save 50% on an S-View Flip Cover for the Galaxy S7 edge

Looking to add a layer of protection to your Galaxy S7 edge? You’ve come to the right place. For a limited time, you can snag yourself a S-View Flip Cover for a mere $24.99 (50% off). By far, the best thing about this case is that it sports an interactive window, which provides quick access to key phone features, including the option to answer incoming calls and peruse notifications without having to open the cover. If you like the...

Samsung is expanding its Rich Communication Services messaging service

Samsung has announced today that it’s going to expand its Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging services using the NewNet Communication Technologies solution that it recently acquired. Samsung’s RCS is a complete end-to-end solution which features RCS-enabled devices, native and downloadable device clients, RCS application servers based in the cloud, a third-party monetization platform and an interconnectivity hub among operators. RCS enables...

Samsung’s infamous battery affiliate gets a new leader

You may not have heard of Samsung SDI prior to the Galaxy Note 7 debacle last year. It’s the conglomerate’s battery affiliate and it supplies Samsung Electronics with battery cells for its smartphones. Samsung SDI was supplying the bulk of the batteries for the Galaxy Note 7 and as the company’s thorough investigation later revealed, there was a problem with the battery which caused the Galaxy Note 7 to combust spontaneously. Samsung SDI’s reputation...

Samsung’s Harman acquisition approved by Fair Trade Commission

Samsung Electronics announced late last year that it was going to acquire Harman International for $8 billion. Even though there was some pushback from minority investors initially who thought that the price was too low, Harman’s shareholders eventually approved the acquisition during the shareholders’ meeting earlier this month. The relevant regulatory approvals are now required before Samsung can close this deal once and for all. The company has...

Galaxy S8 on-screen buttons may be customizable

Just a week ago, we got something of a first look at the new on-screen buttons that have been rumored to arrive on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Well, now, we’re getting word that the Galaxy S8 on-screen buttons may be customizable, allowing users to change them to fit their liking. Android Police, a credible site regarding leaks of Google’s Nexus (and now Pixel) line, among other things, says that...

Best Buy offering a $100 gift card, 256GB microSD card and wireless charger with Galaxy S7 purchase

If you’ve been on the fence about purchasing a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge and you’re based in the United States, you might want to take advantage of this new promotion that Best Buy is offering. The retailer is currently offering a $100 gift card, a 256GB microSD card and a Samsung wireless charger with every purchase of a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge. Customers don’t have to choose one from these three gifts because they will get all three. Customers...

The Samsung Galaxy Studio makes Samsung’s MWC visitors move

After a seemingly successful episode at CES2017, Samsung decided to take the Samsung Galaxy Studio with them to Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress 2017. This technological playground is outfitted with five types of 4D simulators to prove to the visitors from all over the world that the future Virtual Reality (VR) is now. SamMobile managed to capture the different experiences in the videos below. For more details...

SamMobile Daily Recap: February 27, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Galaxy Tab S3 and more!

We publish a ton of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, most of the news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up with every post. But, we think we’ve come up with a solid solution — a daily recap. Today we’re switching it up a bit, though. In the list below, you’ll find the stories that went live both today and during Samsung’s...

Galaxy S7 edge wins Best Smartphone award at MWC 2017

There’s no denying the fact that the Galaxy S7 edge is a fantastic smartphone. The handset has already received several awards and Samsung will now have to make some room on the shelf because its 2016 flagship has won another. The GSMA has recognized the Galaxy S7 edge as the “Best Smartphone” in the Best Mobile Handsets and Devices category at the annual Global Mobile Awards at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona. The Galaxy S7 edge has...

Galaxy S6 edge+ with Nougat receives Wi-Fi certification

Samsung released the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge last month and we know that the company has been working on this update for other devices like the Galaxy S6 series and the Galaxy Note 5 as well. The company hasn’t released the update for said devices just yet but it’s expected to do so in the near future. We’ve now spotted the Galaxy S6 edge+ with Nougat receiving...

Samsung is on the hunt for innovative startups

Samsung launched the Creative Square incubation program in April last year, the program nurtures innovative ideas from early-stage startups. It helps them in the development of their ideas as well as with market rollout within Samsung’s global platform. Startups that are part of Samsung’s incubation program receive funding for research and development, mentoring by experts and business cooperation. Samsung...

Samsung Flow is coming to more Galaxy and Windows 10 devices

We had reported last week that Samsung would release its Samsung Flow app to all Windows 10-powered devices. Now, the South Korean company has officially announced their plans to roll out Samsung Flow to more Galaxy devices as well as all Windows 10 tablets and PCs. The productivity-boosting app comes preloaded with the newly unveiled Galaxy Tab S3 and the Galaxy Book. It allows users to unlock their tablets and PCs using the fingerprint...

Tizen 3.0 could debut on the Samsung Z400F instead of the Z250F

We reported last month that the SM-Z250F would be the first smartphone running Tizen 3.0, but it appears that there a change of plans. As per the latest information that we’ve received, the SM-Z400F would be the first phone running the newer version of Tizen. Samsung is reportedly developing the SM-Z400F in India, and the device expected to have better specifications than previous Tizen smartphones from Samsung. We’re not sure whether Samsung...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 complete specifications

The Galaxy Tab S3 is official, and it brings a lot of interesting features to the table. There’s AKG (Harman) audio through four speakers, the S Pen, the latest version of Android, a premium design, and Samsung’s beautiful AMOLED display with HDR capability. We’ve brought you comparisons of the Galaxy Tab S3 with its predecessors, and you can now check out the complete list of specifications of the tablet below. Do take a look at our hands-on experience...

Samsung now rolling out Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Indonesia

Samsung is in the midst of rolling out the much-anticipated Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) and Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935F) in Indonesia. The upgrade, which weighs in at a little less than 1.3GB, bundles all of the features you’d expect to find included in Android 7.0, as well as a slew of additional bug fixes and stability improvements. If you’d like to see if the OTA is...

The best features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

The Galaxy Tab S3 is Samsung’s latest Android tablet with a Super AMOLED display, and it brings some interesting new features that make it a far larger upgrade over the Galaxy Tab S2 than the latter was over the original Galaxy Tab S. Be it the four AKG-tuned loudspeakers or the HDR capable display, the Tab S3 has the makings of a flagship product that is designed to impress. We certainly liked...

Daily Deal: Pick up a 64GB EVO microSD card for 67% off

If you’re running low on storage, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can currently pick up a 64GB EVO microSD card for $19.99 (67% off). What’s neat about this promotion is that it’s available worldwide, so folk in both the UK and US will be able to take advantage of the unit’s snappy transfer speeds for the reduced price. Like the sound of 64GB EVO microSD card and want to bag yourself one? Simply hit the Buy Now button below. We advise you to hurry,...

Over 70 new games are coming for the new Samsung Gear VR with Controller

Samsung unveiled the new Gear VR with Controller at its MWC press conference yesterday. The wireless controller, which has been developed in collaboration with Oculus, makes it very convenient for users to experience VR apps, games, and content. Oculus has now announced that over 70 gaming titles will soon be released for the new Gear VR with Controller. All these 70 games, most of which are already in the development phase, will be compatible...

Samsung showcases improved ‘Project Beyond’ 3D 360-degree camera at MWC

Samsung showcased its ‘Project Beyond‘ concept 360-degree camera for professionals two years ago. It featured 17 Full HD cameras with wide-angle optics and a versatile mount. However, it was the company’s very first concept product for capturing 3D 360-degree imagery. Now, the company has improved it even further to showcase a new prototype. The South Korean electronics giant is displaying an improved...

Samsung demonstrates 5G Guaranteed Latency with Deutsche Telekom at MWC 2017

Samsung announced today that it successfully showcased 5G Guaranteed Latency (GLA) as an end-to-end network slice with Deutsche Telekom at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona. GLA is a key differentiator which sets 5G technology apart from 4G. It’s believed to be very critical for the 5G era as it allows for latency control as per the requirements of specific use cases. The live demonstration was conducted at Deutsche Telekom’s booth in which...

Samsung kicks off ‘Monday’ online sale in Italy

Samsung has today kicked off an unexpected sale on its Italian online store. For the next 24 hours, customers residing in the region can pick up a number of different gadgets, including home appliances, monitors and smartphones, for a fraction (up to 50% off) of their retail price. Some of the best deals can be seen below: Galaxy S6 edge+ and Gear VR — €399.99 (was €758.00) Gear Fit 2 — €149.99 (was €229) Gear VR (2015) — €69.99 (was €129) Wireless...

Samsung’s Oscars 2017 ad delivers a powerful message on behalf of YouTubers

Samsung has been spending a lot of money to advertise its products at the Oscars over the past few years. It has also been working with filmmaker Casey Neistat who happens to be one of the most popular YouTube content creator. The angle here appears to be an effort to make Samsung feel more relevant to the younger generation and this Oscars ad is just part of that effort. Neistat played a big role in Samsung’s Oscars presence last year. He walked...

Facebook Video makes its way to Samsung’s Smart TVs

Samsung has announced that the Facebook Video application is now available to download on its 2017 QLED TVs via Smart Hub, with an expansion to all of its 2015, 2016 and other 2017 Smart TV models expected to take place in the coming weeks, reveals ZDNet. “It is a pleasure to bring the world’s social network to Samsung Smart TV users, as well as continue to see the value of Samsung Smart TV, as a platform, growing,” said Sangsook Han, Vice President...

Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus hands-on video leaked

We’ve seen a lot of leaked pictures and renders of the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus over the past few weeks but it appears that a hands-on video of the two flagship smartphones has now been leaked online. The video seems to have been leaked by someone based in China and it shows us both the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. It’s a short video so it doesn’t actually provide a walkthrough of the device’s features but we do get to see the Always...

Galaxy Book to showcase Adobe Photoshop and S Pen integration, detect S Pen settings

The Galaxy Book is a tablet PC productivity device that is designed to help users produce their best work, so it’s no surprise to see Samsung collaborate with partners regarding the device’s software. To this end, Samsung has worked with Adobe to bring its Adobe Photoshop support to what is one of Samsung’s most premiere devices. Adobe Photoshop will work with the S Pen, and the Galaxy Book is good at detecting S Pen settings so that it “knows” what...

STAEDTLER Noris Digital stylus announced for Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

The Galaxy Tab S3, which was announced today, comes with an S Pen stylus. The S Pen is a versatile tool that lets users jot, draw, and write. However, Samsung has collaborated with an iconic fine writing instrument brand: STAEDTLER. The South Korean smartphone giant worked with STAEDTLER to bring the Noris Digital stylus for the Galaxy Tab S3. The company announced that the STAEDTLER Noris Digital...

Samsung to bundle AKG earphones in the box of the Galaxy S8

During its MWC 2017 event, Samsung announced that it’ll be bundling a pair of AKG earphones in the box of its next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8. This news came shortly after the firm revealed that it will be bringing AKG-tuned audio to future Galaxy smartphones. For those unaware, Samsung recently acquired Harman International Industries for an estimated $112 per share, and seeing as AKG falls under its umbrella, it has the resources required to...

[Update: Another teaser] Galaxy S8 launch date officially confirmed, Samsung offers a glimpse

There has been a lot of speculation about the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus over the past few weeks. The new flagship was expected to be unveiled at MWC 2017 like its predecessors but Samsung confirmed not too long ago that it wasn’t going to launch the Galaxy S8 in Barcelona this year. This has led to rumors about the new flagship’s launch date but Samsung did say a couple of weeks back that it would confirm the Galaxy S8 launch date at MWC 2017....

Samsung showcases Galaxy Tab S3 design, S Pen, accessories, and AKG speakers in official videos

Samsung unveiled its new high-end tablet, the Galaxy Tab S3, at its event today. It features a brilliant 9.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display with HDR capabilities, quad-stereo speakers that are tuned by AKG, the versatile S Pen stylus, and a full-sized keyboard accessory that is sold separately. It also comes with a more powerful Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, a 13-megapixel primary camera with LED flash and 4K video recording,...

Greenpeace may just have called on Samsung to release refurbished Galaxy Note 7

It was recently reported that Samsung was thinking about releasing refurbished Galaxy Note 7 in emerging markets like India and Vietnam. Even though a spokesperson for Samsung India denied the claim, the rumor mill appears to be convinced that Samsung is going to follow through with this and release a slightly modified version of the Galaxy Note 7 with a smaller battery. Samsung’s MWC 2017 press conference...

Future Galaxy smartphones will get AKG audio

Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S3 today at its press conference, bringing AKG audio for great acoustic sound. This audio experience is a direct result of Samsung’s acquisition of Harman International and AKG falls under its umbrella. Tab S3 users can experience this new audio now, but Samsung intends to bring this feature to all of the “Galaxy,” including its smartphone lineup. Future Galaxy smartphones will come with AKG audio right out of...

Samsung takes to its YouTube channel to show off some of the Galaxy Book’s features

Samsung’s finally unveiled its latest Windows-powered 2-in-1 tablet, the Galaxy Book, and to showcase some of its best features, including its portable form factor and S Pen compatibility, it’s taken to its YouTube channel to share three hands-on videos. Check them out below: from SamMobile http://ift.tt/2lJWN84 via IFT...

[Poll] Are you planning on picking up the Galaxy Book?

You’re probably well aware by now that Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy Book — 10.6 and 12.0 — and Galaxy Tab S3. The Galaxy Book is a solid contender in the Windows tablet market and is set to take on the Microsoft Surface Book, with high-end specs and an S Pen stylus for enhanced productivity. This sparks the question: Are you planning on picking up the Galaxy Book? Be sure to let us know in the poll below, and drop a comment in...

[Poll] Are you going to buy the Galaxy Tab S3?

Samsung’s much-awaited flagship Android tablet has finally been announced today. The Galaxy Tab S3 is now official. It’s an evolutionary update of the Galaxy Tab S2 so the specs are now better and the tablet has picked up some new tricks, it even comes with an S Pen now. This is also the first tablet from Samsung this year that comes with Android 7.0 Nougat and audio tuned by AKG by Harman which is a pretty big deal. So we’ve got to ask you, are...

Specs comparison: Galaxy Tab S3 vs. Galaxy Book 10.6 vs. Galaxy Book 12.0

Less than an hour ago, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book and Galaxy Tab S3. The former is being marketed towards professionals who require a powerful computing device that isn’t tied to the desktop, thanks to its 2-in-1 design and impressive specifications. The latter, on the other hand, is geared towards the average consumer looking for a tablet that delivers a superior entertainment experience. When it boils down to internals, the...

Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 vs. Galaxy Tab S

The Galaxy Tab S3 is Samsung’s latest attempt to sell us a tablet at a time when the tablet market has been on a steady decline, and the company has built in a few great features into the device. There’s the Super AMOLED display with HDR, four speakers tuned by AKG, a premium glass and metal design, and even the S Pen. The Tab S3 is a reasonable upgrade over the Galaxy Tab S2 from last year, but how does it fare with the original Galaxy Tab S? We’ll...

Specs comparison: Galaxy Book 10.6 vs. Galaxy Book 12.0 vs. Galaxy TabPro S

There’s no denying the fact that Samsung’s latest Windows-powered tablet, the Galaxy Book, is very impressive, but how does it compare to previous devices that have touted similar traits, like the Galaxy TabPro S? To find out, we’ve put the two slates against each other in a specifications comparison, which can be seen in the tables below. For a more detailed overview of both the Galaxy Book and Galaxy TabPro S, check out our Devices page. Galaxy...

Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 vs. Galaxy Tab S2

Samsung has unveiled its new high-end tablet offering, the Galaxy Tab S3, at its MWC 2017 event today. Compared to last year’s Galaxy Tab S2, the newer tablet from Samsung brings a brighter display (with HDR) and quad-stereo speakers custom tuned by AKG (Harman), offering an even richer multimedia experience. There’s also an S Pen stylus bundled with the tablet so you jot down notes, draw, or sketch. Its newer, Android 7.0-powered Grace...

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Book: a new chapter for the ‘tablet PC’

Early last year, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy TabPro S at CES 2016. This 2-in-1 tablet was a premium 12-inch tablet sporting a 6th Gen. Intel Core M processor and running the full version of Microsoft Windows 10. This was the first Windows 10 tablet with a Super AMOLED display on the market, and Samsung’s first Microsoft Surface competitor. It was also the first with LTE Cat 6 support to run Microsoft’s...