[Poll] How do you feel about voice control on Samsung smartphones?

It’s common knowledge now that the Galaxy S8 is going to come with an AI-powered virtual assistant called Bixby. We’ve already told you that it’s going to be much better than the likes of Siri and Cortana so it will also for greater voice control on Samsung’s next-generation smartphone. Bixby will eventually trickle down to other Samsung devices, including but not limited to non-flagship handsets. So the question is, are you excited about the possibility...

T-Mobile releases January security patch for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge

Samsung may have detailed the February 2017 security patch today but that doesn’t mean that last month’s patch is out for all of its supported devices, particularly the ones that are locked to carriers. T-Mobile has started rolling out the January security patch for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge today. Magenta is rolling out firmware version G920TUVS5EQA2 and G925TUVS5EQA2 for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge respectively. Both minor updates...

Samsung’s upcoming Windows 10 tablet might feature an Intel U-Series processor

We reported exclusively last year that Samsung has a new Windows 10-powered tablet in the pipeline and over the past few weeks we’ve seen the tablet get the relevant certifications that are required before launch. The Galaxy TabPro S2 has now been spotted at the FCC. The listing includes a schematic of the rear and suggests that it might feature a metal back. We also get to see what might possibly...

SamMobile Daily Recap: February 7, 2017

We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the bulk 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 on SamMobile. 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...

The eyes have it: is the Galaxy S8 fingerprint sensor designed with discomfort in mind?

Back when Samsung announced the new iris scanner in the Galaxy Note 7, the Korean giant said it had been working on it for 5 years straight. We’d seen very little information about the iris scanner, so the company’s announcement was a pleasant surprise. What Samsung does to one high-end Galaxy S phone, however, often finds its way to the other (the S Pen excepted, though that could change this time around), so we have it on good authority that...

Daily Deal: Snag yourself a 64GB EVO microSD card for 63% off

Running low on storage on your smartphone or tablet? You’ve come to the right place. For a limited time only, you can pick up a Samsung-branded 64GB Evo microSD card (complete with a microSD-to-SD adapter) for $21.98, which is a total saving of $38.01. Aside from snappy transfer speeds, this particular range of storage chips is waterproof and resistant to extreme temperatures — so if your device happens to take an unwanted swim in the pool,...

Latest live Galaxy S8 leaked photo shows impressive thin bezels

We’ve only seen one so-called live photo of the Galaxy S8 even though countless purported renders of the device has been posted online so far. The general perception that we have of the next flagship smartphone is that it’s going to have a very impressive screen-to-body ratio which will result in super-thin bezels. The front of the device will basically look like one big glass display and that’s reiterated...

Purported Galaxy S8 CAD schematics reveal interesting detail about the camera hump

Earlier today we reported on some of the clearest Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus renders yet and now the same source has released additional CAD schematics of what’s claimed to be Samsung’s next flagship smartphone. The schematics make an interesting revelation. Apparently, the Galaxy S8 is going to have a very small camera hump even though the handset is nominally thicker than its predecessor. The...

Galaxy S8′s Bixby AI assistant will have support for 7-8 languages

It’s common knowledge now that the Galaxy S8 is going to come with an artificial intelligence virtual assistant called Bixby. We exclusively told you recently that Bixby is going to be much more capable than its rivals and that it’s going to be very deeply integrated with the system. According to a new report, Bixby will have support for 7-8 languages at launch, even more than Google Assistant. Google’s AI voice assistant currently has support for...

Samsung shipped more Gear VR units last year than the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PSVR combined

SuperData has published a new report which reveals that more than 6.3 million virtual reality headsets were shipped last year and Samsung took the lead with the Gear VR as it shipped 4.51 million units. The Gear VR was actually the most-shipped virtual reality headset last year as Samsung moved more units than the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR combined. The low price compared to the other headsets was obviously a big advantage for Samsung....

Samsung launches LINE pop-up stores to celebrate release of the Galaxy A (2017) series

Last year, Samsung teamed up with popular messaging application LINE to launch a series of exclusive accessories for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, and now the firm has revealed that it’ll be continuing the partnership for its latest budget-friendly smartphones — the Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) — by opening a pair of pop-up stores in Singapore and Taiwan. As you’d expect, the retail space will be used to showcase...

Samsung releases the Galaxy A (2017) series in Indonesia

Samsung officially launched the Galaxy A (2017) series last month. The new handsets feature significant improvements in design and functionality, Samsung has clearly upped its game in the mid-range sector with these handsets. The company is now gradually releasing the new Galaxy A (2017) series in markets across the globe. The Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) have now been launched...

PSA: Amazon Prime members can buy the Gear 360 at an unbeatable price

Samsung introduced its Gear 360 VR camera in the first quarter of last year and made customers wait for six months before it revealed when the camera will be available in the United States properly and how much it was going to cost. The Gear 360 has been available through Samsung’s retail partners since August 19, 2016 for $349 in the United States. If you didn’t pick one up because you thought it was too expensive then you might want to pay attention. Amazon...

Take a look at the clearest Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus renders yet

Over the course of the past few weeks, we’ve seen a number of renders surface online allegedly highlighting the design of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus — and now we’re feasting our eyes upon the clearest ones yet, together with a 360-degree video, which further showcases the design of both handsets. These latest renders, however, aren’t from a disreputable source. They come courtesy of @OnLeaks,...

Samsung details February 2017 security patch

Every month Google releases an Android Security Bulletin update which includes patches for security vulnerabilities found in Android. Some OEM partners combine their monthly security updates with the latest Android Security Bulletin to ensure that every month they’re sending out an update that ensures their devices remain safe. Samsung does this too and today the company has detailed its February 2017 security patch. Samsung’s February 2017 security...

Some Galaxy Note 7 owners will continue legal fight against Samsung

Samsung has put the Galaxy Note 7 debacle behind it as it has already spent billions of dollars on the refund and exchange program and it has also concluded its investigation into the root cause of the fires. The company blamed battery defects and its report has been backed up by an independent laboratory run by the government of South Korea. However, a group of five Galaxy Note 7 owners in South Korea who filed a law suit against the company say...