Galaxy S8 5100mAh power bank leaks in grey and blue

We’ve heard much about the new AKG earphones Samsung would place in the box with the upcoming Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, and the images have now surfaced, and we provided an exclusive a few months ago highlighting new cases as well as a 2,600mAh backpack for the next-generation flagships from Samsung, but it seems as though the Korean giant is not yet done with battery accessories. A new 5100mAh power...

SamMobile Daily Recap: March 21, 2017 — Galaxy S8, MWC 2017 and more!

We publish a lot 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. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic 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 in all of...

Galaxy S8 screen resolution goes up to WQHD+, FHD+ might be the default

A new image has leaked online which shows us the screen resolution adjustment menu open on a Galaxy S8. This feature was also present on the Galaxy Note 7 when it came out last year. It enables users to select with a simple slider the resolution that they want to go with. The advantage that users get out of playing with this feature is a noticeable improvement in battery efficiency and performance...

Daily Deal: Save 60% on a Samsung Wireless Charging Pad

Amazon has further slashed the price of Samsung’s first-generation Wireless Charging Pad. While stock lasts, you can currently pick one up for just $20.08 (60%). Best of all, the promotion isn’t restricted to the United States — so everyone with access to the online merchant can bag themselves one for the reduced price. If you want to take advantage of this deal, hit the Buy Now Button below. It would probably be wise to hurry, though,...

First impressions of using Samsung Pay in India: It does ‘just work’

“No sir, there is no Paytm support.” “Sorry sir, it won’t work.” “Sir, this machine doesn’t support phone payment.” Those are some of the reactions I have received ever since I started using Samsung Pay at stores here in India following the launch of the payment service in an early access program. The first week was frustrating, too. Samsung Pay worked twice at my favorite restaurant, but not anywhere...

Working Galaxy S8 appears in leaked video

Who says that the leaks will stop surfacing online now that Samsung has confirmed that it’s going to unveil the Galaxy S8 on March 29? The endless stream of leaked photos and videos hasn’t dried up and we don’t expect it to in the days leading up to the official announcement. A very short video has emerged out of China today which gives us a glimpse of what appears to be a working Galaxy S8. You can see the Galaxy S8′s gorgeous display in the video...

Galaxy C7 Pro may be launched outside China soon

We reported exclusively six months ago that Samsung had the Galaxy C7 Pro in the pipeline. The company quietly launched this handset in China a couple of months back and it appears that Samsung might soon release it in other markets as well. The Galaxy C7 Pro is a pretty robust mid-range handset with its 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, 2.2GHz Snapdragon 626 processor with 4GB RAM and up to 64GB of expandable internal storage. It even features...

Samsung might push Galaxy S8 over the Galaxy S8 Plus as the main variant

It is being reported that Samsung will push the Galaxy S8 as their main flagship smartphone variant over the Galaxy S8 Plus. Last year, the company focussed more on the Galaxy S7 edge, thanks to its larger and curved display. However, the company’s strategy might be different this time around. According to a report by ETNews, Samsung has chosen the Galaxy S8 (with a 5.8-inch display) over the Galaxy S8 Plus (with a 6.2-inch display) as their primary...

Samsung chairman’s wife may play key role in heir’s succession

Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee has been out of the picture since 2014. He suffered a heart attack three years ago and has been bedridden since then. Samsung has gradually put a succession plan in motion which will see his son, Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jae-yong, assume control of the largest conglomerate in South Korea. Samsung chairman’s wife Hong Ra-hee and the mother of Lee Jae-yong is expected to play a key role in the ongoing succession...

Samsung SDI Note 7 battery compensation talks reportedly stalled

Citing industry sources, a report out of South Korea today claims that the Samsung Group’s battery affiliate Samsung SDI has put its Galaxy Note 7 battery compensation plan for sister company Samsung Electronics on hold as the two affiliates have yet to find a middle ground for a settlement. The two companies have still not reached a decision on settlement money. Samsung SDI didn’t really have a good year in 2016. It suffered significant losses due...

Samsung airs another Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus TV ad in South Korea

With a little more than a week to go until the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus are made official, Samsung has aired another advert teasing the handsets on TV in South Korea. This latest offering heavily plays on the relationship between the ‘Galaxy’ branding and space. Also, note how the door appears to be in the shape of the Galaxy S8 we’ve seen in leaked hands-on pictures. Check it out below: from SamMobile http://ift.tt/2nveNqt via...

Samsung expects Galaxy S8 preorders to exceed Galaxy Note 7

Samsung is reportedly betting big on Galaxy S8 preorders ahead of the smartphone’s availability on April 21. The company recently decided to unveil subsidy plans for customers earlier than usual during the pre-order period of April 7 to April 17 and then shipping the phones from April 18 (ahead of the official release date). The South Korean smartphone giant is also planning a nationwide hands-on event right after the phone’s unveiling in New York...

Rogers and Telus release Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

Several mobile carriers in Canada started rolling out the much-awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. SaskTel, Bell, Virgin Mobile, EastLink, Wind Mobile and Freedom Mobile released said update for those who own Samsung’s 2016 flagship on their networks. However, two of the country’s largest carriers were missing from that list. Rogers had previously confirmed by updating its OS release schedule that it would...

Here’s what Samsung privately showcased during MWC 2017

Samsung unveiled several new display technologies during a private briefing at this year’s Mobile World Congress, including a 3D Touch-like OLED panel, which the firm will reportedly adopt in order to make the navigation keys on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus (and the entire screen on the upcoming Galaxy Note 8) pressure-sensitive. Although, a source in attendance told the The Korea Herald that it doesn’t seem ready to be unveiled...

Samsung’s Q1 2017 result expected to beat expectations

Financial analysts have made several predictions about how Samsung’s first quarter of 2017 is going to turn out. Some suggested that the company would see a 40 percent increase in operating profit but this was revised down to 30 percent just two weeks ago. According to a new report out of Korea, the company is likely to post results that beat market expectations. A local securities firm predicts that due to the stellar performance of its chip business,...

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ seems to be getting the Nougat update in Turkey

Samsung Turkey’s roadmap for the Nougat update is being proven accurate yet again, as the Galaxy S6 edge+ is now being upgraded to Nougat in Turkey. Firmware G928CXXU3CQC7 has been spotted on Samsung’s servers; it’s the same firmware that rolled out for the Galaxy Note 5 last week, so Galaxy S6 edge+ owners should look forward to receiving the latest version of Android on their device. We should see the update rolling out over the air and through...