AT&T Galaxy S7 Active Nougat update brings Samsung Cloud and Samsung Pass

At last, at last. The AT&T Galaxy S7 Active, considered to be one of the most oddly-placed smartphones in Samsung’s lineup (not really flagship, not really non-flagship), is finally getting the long-awaited update today to Android 7.0 Nougat after receiving its WiFi certification just last month and being spotted on GFXBench running Nougat back in January of this year. The update weighs in at 1.58GB and brings the build number to NRD90M.G891AUCU2BQB2,...

Gear S3 Frontier update is small, brings Jansky wearable

Upswings in life are often around the corner. The same can be said for updates. Today’s update comes to the Gear S3 Frontier and brings a mysterious element to the smartwatch experience. Coming in at a measly 35.08 MB, the new Gear S3 Frontier update is designed for versions starting with the model number SM-R765, what we know to be the Gear S3 Frontier LTE version only (the non-LTE version has the...

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge get flat $100 discount

It looks like Samsung really wants you to buy a Galaxy S7 or a Galaxy S7 edge. The company has been offering some great discounts on both handsets recently. It shaved off $250 on the Sprint variant of both models and also offered a similar discount for the T-Mobile Galaxy S7 edge. It also threw in a free 128GB microSD card with both offers. While those offers are still running, Samsung is out with a new offer that provides a flat $100 discount on...

Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus price and colors possibly revealed

You’ve already seen a lot of leaked photos and videos of the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. You’re also aware of when the handset is going to be officially launched. All that’s left to know is how much are both models of the new flagship going to cost and what colors they will be available. Samsung will obviously not confirm this information before March 29 which is when it’s going to unveil the Galaxy S8 but according to a new report, the Galaxy...

SamMobile Daily Recap: March 7, 2017 — March security patch, semiconductor investment and more!

We publish a solid amount of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of 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 an ideal solution — a daily recap. In the list below, you’ll find the stories that went live today. We understand that you’re not going to be interested...

The Galaxy S8 isn’t out yet but its clone already is

It’s not uncommon for clones of upcoming flagship smartphones to appear well before the smartphone itself has been officially announced. We have seen plenty of leaked pictures and videos to get an idea of what the Galaxy S8 looks like and it appears so have no-name Chinese manufacturers who create these clones. The Galaxy S8 may not be out yet but its clone, quite possibly the first one, already is....

Daily Deal: Save 52% on a 32GB EVO microSD card

You can currently pick up a 32GB EVO microSD card for $18.19 (52% off). For those unaware, aside from snappy transfer speeds, the EVO range of chips is waterproof and resistant to extreme temperatures — so if you happen to submerge your handset in water, you have peace of mind that all of your content is safe. If you like the sound of the 32GB EVO microSD card and want to take advantage of this promotion, hit the Buy Now button below. We advise you...

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus appear side-by-side in newly leaked images

Just three hours after the Galaxy S8 leaked in a short video, the device has appeared once again alongside Galaxy S8 Plus. You can clearly see the size difference between these two devices, and decide which one you would want to buy as per your comfort. These images appear to come from a screen protector manufacturer, offering a clear look at both the devices. The Galaxy S8‘s screen comes...

Galaxy C5 Pro is finally live on Samsung China’s website

We first reported six months ago that Samsung was developing the Galaxy C5 Pro for China. Recent reports have suggested that it might be released in markets outside the People’s Republic as well. The handset has already been leaked multiple times and Samsung even showcased it at the Samsung Forum 2017 in China last week. The Galaxy C5 Pro has finally gone live on Samsung China’s website. It joins...

Samsung investors unfazed by bribery scandal as stock touches all-time high

South Korea’s special prosecutor’s office finally revealed the result of its investigation into the bribery scandal yesterday. It was looking into allegations of bribes being paid indirectly to President Park Geun-hye to win the government’s influence. Samsung is alleged to have paid $37 million in bribes so that the government would back a merger between two of its affiliates. The prosecutor’s office...

Black Galaxy S8 leaked in short video

The endless streak of Galaxy S8 leaks continues as the launch event comes closer with each passing day. Many renders, pictures and even videos of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus have leaked online already but that doesn’t mean we won’t get to see more in the days leading up to the launch event. A short video has now emerged on YouTube which gives us a glimpse at the black Galaxy S8. The handset looks quite good in this rich black color. This video...

Samsung announces first commercial launch of TVkey in Germany

Samsung announced the creation of a next-generation security solution called TVkey six months ago. It enables users to access pay-TV services directly on select new Samsung TVs by plugging a low-cost TVkey USB dongle instead of needing a set-top box or a second remote. It developed the TVkey with NAGRA, one of the leading providers of content protection. “By partnering with NAGRA on TVkey, we are setting a new standard for the industry, enabling...

Galaxy Xcover 4 will be released in these markets

Samsung officially announced the rugged Galaxy Xcover 4 smartphone last week. The handset is designed for harsh environments as it has been manufactured based on the MIL-STD 810G standard. The handset can work in extreme high and low temperatures while also being water and dust resistant. The Galaxy Xcover 4 has a 4.99-inch 720×1280 TFT display, a 1.4GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB of storage. It has NFC and microSD card support, a...

Samsung could invest up to $12.5 billion in its semiconductor business this year

Samsung is, by far, the largest memory chip maker in the world. According to DRAMeXchange, the company racked up $14.151 billion in NAND flash memory sales last year, while its closest competitor Toshiba managed to bring in just $7.898 billion in sales. However, Samsung may fall to second place if Toshiba’s memory business merges with Western Digital. Now, the South Korean company is expected to invest more in its semiconductor business than it did...

Samsung discounts T-Mobile Galaxy S7 edge by $250

Samsung has been offering some great discounts on the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge recently as it gears up to launch the Galaxy S8 in a couple of weeks. Samsung recently offered the Sprint Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge at a significant discount and it’s now doing something similar for the T-Mobile variant as well. The company is selling the T-Mobile Galaxy S7 edge for $429.99 which is a $250 discount compared to the retail price. To entice customers...

T-Mobile distributing January security update for the Galaxy Note 4 in the US

While the Galaxy Note 4 was recently treated to the February security patch in Europe, on the other side of the pond T-Mobile has started rolling out the January maintenance release for its carrier-branded variant of the handset in the United States, reveals online blog TmoNews.  It’s unclear whether the update is making its way to the Galaxy Note Edge as well, but seeing as the two...

January security patch now arriving on the first-generation Galaxy J5 in Europe

Less than 24 hours after it arrived on the Galaxy J7 (2016), Samsung has started rolling out the January security patch for the first-generation Galaxy J5 in Europe; bringing fixes for a total of 67 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures in the Android OS and an additional 28 patches specifically for the handset. Blast from the past: Galaxy J5 Review: Samsung needs more awesome budget...

Samsung details contents of March security patch

Samsung has taken to its Security Blog to detail the contents of this month’s maintenance release. The upgrade addresses a total of 73 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS and an additional 12 patches for the firm’s latest Galaxy-branded handsets. As we’ve said time and time again, the majority of the patches are listed as “privately disclosed” — and for good reason. Samsung can’t go into great detail about the fixes as there...