Samsung C-Lab demonstrates FaceSense hands-free VR interface

Five months ago we reported on a patent application from Samsung which detailed a Gear VR headset with extended tracking capabilities. It detailed how the headset would not only track its own position but also the movements of the user’s eyes as well as their facial expressions. Employees working in Samsung’s experimental C-Labs division have come up with something similar. At the VRLA Expo 2017 in...

There may be hope yet for a violet Galaxy S8

It was rumored a couple of months ago that Samsung might offer a violet color option with the Galaxy S8. We even saw leaked images of a purported Galaxy S8 in violet before the flagship was officially announced by Samsung. Violet wasn’t among the color options officially confirmed by Samsung on March 29 but it appears that there may be hope yet for those holding out for this color. Samsung Brazil...

SamMobile Daily Recap: April 25, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Wemogee and more!

We publish a ton 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. Here’s what happened today. Deals Daily Deal: Save 55% on a second-generation Gear VR Phones Galaxy S8 Device Quality Agent error...

Galaxy S8 Device Quality Agent error fixed in urgent software update

Samsung today released an “urgent” software update which fixes the Galaxy S8 Device Quality Agent error. You might have noticed this software component error if you’re based in the United States or Canada. Many users who downloaded the day-one software update on the Galaxy S8 in the US and Canada were met with the Device Quality Agent error after every 30 seconds to a minute. The error would inform...

Follow these 5 tips to get the most out of your shiny new Galaxy S8

If you’ve just got your hands on a Galaxy S8 (or Galaxy S8+, for that matter), we’d recommend following these five tips, which include changing the screen resolution, rearranging the placement of the on-screen buttons and sorting applications in alphabetical order, to get the very most out of it. Adjust the transparency of the Edge panel handle The Edge panel handle that follows you in...

PSA: Some Galaxy S8 firmware might not have ‘quick launch camera’ option

Can’t launch the camera on your Galaxy S8 or S8+ by double-pressing the power button? You might not be alone. It seems that the quick launch camera option might not be present on some Galaxy S8 and S8+ units. We received review units of the two devices here in India last week, and realized that the feature is missing from both. We’re not sure if this was an issue out of the box or a result of the software update that we downloaded on the first day,...

Galaxy S8 Tip: Follow these steps to remove the dedicated app drawer for an iPhone-like experience

The newly released Galaxy S8 and S8+ come with a newer user interface that the company now calls Samsung Experience 8.0. It offers plenty of customization options to users, including various layouts, icon grid settings, theme packs, icon packs, and more. The new app drawer can be accessed by swiping up or down on the home screen as the dedicated app drawer icon isn’t present...

Daily Deal: Save 55% on a second-generation Gear VR

If you own a Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge or Galaxy Note 5 and have been meaning to make an entrance into the virtual reality market for a while, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can now bag yourself a second-generation model of the Gear VR for just $44.99 (55% off). So what’s different between this particular variant and its successor, the Gear VR (2016). To be honest, not a great deal. Aside from being a little bit more...

Samsung’s facial recognition tech not secure enough for mobile payments yet

Samsung’s new flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and S8+, feature up to five user authentication methods: face recognition, fingerprint, iris, PIN, and pattern. However, only two of them – fingerprint and iris recognition – are being used by Samsung for authenticating Samsung Pay transactions, and there’s a good reason for it. Facial recognition is not secure enough as per experts, and Samsung admits the fact. The South Korean smartphone giant says...

Galaxy S8 Tip: Here’s how to hide apps or games in the app launcher

The newly released Galaxy S8 and S8+ come with a newer interface which also includes a new, Google Pixel-like app drawer. Apart from allowing you open the app drawer by swiping up or down on the home screen, the new launcher also allows hiding apps. Of course, there’s an option to completely secure apps and files using the Secure Folder feature on both these smartphones (similar to the Galaxy S7 and...

64GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy On Nxt to be launched in India tonight

After launching the mid-range Galaxy On Nxt in India exclusively through Flipkart six months ago, Samsung is now launching the 64GB variant of the device through the same retailer. The new variant will be available in Black and Gold, and will go on sale midnight today with a price tag of INR 16,900 (around $265). Customers ordering the Galaxy On Nxt 64GB (SM-G610F) using Axis Bank’s Buzz credit card would eligible for an additional 5% discount. This...

Galaxy S8 wireless charging issue being reported by some users

It’s not uncommon for a new smartphone to face some teething problems. As Samsung puts the final touches on the update that’s going to address the Galaxy S8 display’s reddish tint issue, many Galaxy S8 owners are complaining about a new issue that has to do with the handset’s wireless charging function. Some Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners are complaining that they are unable to charge their device using Samsung’s Fast Charging pad. Some find that...