SamMobile Daily Recap: March 27, 2017 — Galaxy S8 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...

Unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge finally get March security update in US but that’s not enough

Samsung has taken a lot of flak from unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners in the United States. Despite the fact that factory unlocked devices normally receive updates sooner than their carrier-locked counterparts, the unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge last received an update in the US back in December. Samsung released Android 7.0 Nougat for last year’s flagships and carriers in the country have rolled it out yet Nougat still eludes...

Our video review of the Galaxy A5 (2017) is now online!

A little over a month ago, we published our comprehensive review of the mid-range Galaxy A5 (2017) — and now we’ve released our accompanying video review. If, after reading our thoughts, you’re still torn between whether to pick it up or not, the short, in-depth clip should help you make a decision. Check it out below: from SamMobile http://ift.tt/2oqtpE1 via IFT...

Samsung confirms that it is bringing back the Galaxy Note 7 as a refurbished device

We had reported a few weeks ago that Samsung might sell the Galaxy Note 7 as refurbished units shortly. The South Korean smartphone giant has now confirmed that it will bring the Galaxy Note 7 as a refurbished smartphone in some markets depending on regulatory approvals and local demands. In an official blogpost, Samsung has announced that it has established three principles to ensure that all the Galaxy Note 7 units are recycled and processed in...

Is Samsung now making up for smaller batteries by lowering display resolution?

Android 7.0 Nougat brought many new features to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, and we discovered a slew of minor changes the new version of the OS made across the board. One important change post Nougat was the lowered screen resolution, as the S7 and S7 edge default to Full HD after being upgraded from Marshmallow. Recent leaks are now suggesting that Samsung will be making Full HD the default resolution on the Galaxy S8 as well, and it makes...

Daily Deal: Save 21% on a Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand

While stock lasts, you can pick up Samsung’s latest Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand for $39.34 (21% off). What’s particularly neat about this promotion, however, is that it’s not limited to the United States. It can actually be shipped to just about any country Amazon is available in. Review: Samsung fast wireless charging stand makes charging very convenient As you’d expect, this particular charger has compatibility for Samsung’s proprietary...

Snapdragon and Exynos variants of Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus appear on AnTuTu

The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus, which are to be officially unveiled on March 29, have appeared on AnTuTu benchmark’s database. Specifications of both Exynos and Snapdragon variants of these upcoming smartphones have been revealed, as a result. The Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) appears to be running Android 7.0 and featuring Exynos 8895 processor, a 12-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel secondary...

Samsung patents a thinner dual camera system

Samsung has quite a few patents detailing dual camera technology but it may be a while before we see Galaxy handsets with two cameras on the back. A new patent application filed by Samsung in South Korea has surfaced online today which reveals that Samsung has plans to make its own dual camera sensor that’s not only thinner than what’s out there currently but also better in low light conditions. Previous...

[Polls] What Galaxy S8 feature are you looking forward to the most?

The Galaxy S8 is rumored to ship with a slew of exciting features, like Bixby, an edge-to-edge Infinity Display and on-screen navigation keys. But what one are you looking forward to the most? Cast your vote in the poll below and if you want to elaborate on why, be sure to leave a comment. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. from SamMobile http://ift.tt/2onbIp1 via IFT...

Future Gear smartwatches may have a rotary dial display

Most of the flexible display patents that we’ve seen from Samsung so far have been limited to bendable and foldable smartphones but a new patent application has been published by the US Patent & Trademark Office which suggests that future Gear smartwatches from Samsung might feature a rotary dial display. Samsung introduced its rotary dial design with the Gear S2 and it retained it for the Gear...

Galaxy Xcover 4 US launch may take place in a few months

Samsung announced the Galaxy Xcover 4 smartphone earlier this month and confirmed that the handset would be released in select markets initially. We later brought you a list of all the markets where the Galaxy Xcover 4 is going to be released. It appears that the device will eventually make its way to the United States as well since it has been cleared by the Federal Communications Commission. The Galaxy Xcover 4 has a 4.99-inch TFT 720×1280 pixel...

LG Display may supply 700,000 LCD panels to Samsung

Sharp notified Samsung three months ago that it would soon stop supplying the company with LCD panels. Samsung has been looking for other suppliers since then and it has turned to LG Display. Reports suggest that LG Display may start supplying Samsung with LCD panels as early as June this year. According to a new report, LG Display is planning to supply 700,000 units of LCD panels for TVs to its rival this year. Japan-based Sharp decided to end supply...

Galaxy S8 launch event will be hosted by Samsung’s mobile chief

Samsung is going to unveil the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus later this week on March 29 and the company has now confirmed that the event is going to be hosted by Samsung Electronics’ mobile business chief Dong-jin Koh. He was given this position last year and has since hosted the launch events for the company’s new flagship smartphones, including that for the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7. Samsung’s flagship events are normally attended by quite a few...

Qualcomm apparently blocked Samsung from selling Exynos processors to other manufacturers

Even though Samsung’s Exynos chipsets are quite capable of holding their own against the best of them, we’ve not seen a lot of other manufacturers adopt them, so Exynos chipsets have more or less been limited to Samsung’s own smartphones. According to a new report, it’s not that Samsung is unwilling to sell them to others, it may actually be because of a contract that it has with Qualcomm. A report out of South Korea claims that Samsung did try to...

Samsung will release 22 additional curved TV models worldwide

A new report out of Korea suggests that Samsung is going to release 22 additional curved TV models worldwide. This is a bit surprising given that its rivals Sony and LG decided against bringing curved TVs to the market this year. Many reviewers and consumers feel that the curved TVs are nothing more than a gimmick which is probably by some of Samsung’s rivals have decided to stop making them altogether. The unique selling point for a curved TV is...

High-end devices accounted for 29% of Samsung’s smartphone sales in Q1 2017

It’s been revealed that high-end smartphones accounted for 29 percent of Samsung’s combined handset sales in the first quarter of 2017; marking the first time the figure has dropped below 30 percent. As noted by The Investor, the portion of top-of-the-range devices once reached 75 percent during the second quarter of 2013, when the Galaxy S4 hit the shelves. It gradually declined afterwards, however. With the release of the much-anticipated...