Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) passes through FCC, might be announced soon

It appears that Samsung might soon announce the Galaxy J5 (2017) for the US market. The smartphone, which received Wi-Fi certification three months ago, was spotted on GFXBench and its pictures were leaked a couple of weeks ago. Three variants of this smartphone – SM-J530GM, SM-530YM/DS, and SM-J530GM/DS – have cleared FCC certification. The device will likely run Android 7.0 out of the box. The Galaxy J5 (2017) is expected...

Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 active start receiving Android 7.0 update on AT&T’s network

After releasing the Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+, AT&T has now announced that it has started seeding the Nougat update for three more Samsung phones on its network. The Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A), S6 edge (SM-G925A), and the S6 active (SM-G890A) have started receiving Android 7.0 on AT&T’s network in the US. The update has a file size...

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 customers can get a free Samsung Gear VR with Controller

T-Mobile offered Galaxy S8 customers who pre-ordered the handset a free Gear VR with Controller. That was a limited time offer only for those who pre-ordered the flagship. It’s now offering the virtual reality headset to any and all customers who purchase a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ from Magenta. T-Mobile customers who purchase the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ by May 14 will be eligible for a free Samsung Gear VR with Controller. The carrier does explain...

Galaxy S6 Nougat update released by Bell, BellMTS and Rogers

The Galaxy S6 Nougat update is now making its way to more users in Canada. Three major carriers in the country have now released the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S6. Bell, BellMTS and Rogers subscribers are now reporting that their carriers have started rolling out Nougat for the Galaxy S6. Firmware version G920W8VLU5DQD1 is being rolled out for the Galaxy S6 in Canada. Other carriers such as Virgin Mobile, EastLink, Fido Mobile, Videotron...

Buy Galaxy S8 by May 16 and get a free Samsung Entertainment Kit

Samsung is running a great promotion for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ customers in the United States who purchase the new flagship by May 16. They’ll receive a free Samsung Entertainment Kit. The kit includes a 64GB Samsung EVO+ microSD card, a Clear View Standing Cover for their device as well as a six-month subscription to Netflix. The kit offers good value for money when you consider the fact that the Netflix plan itself costs $60. The microSD card...

Wallpaper Wednesday: Nature

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on five backgrounds based around nature. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and just about any other smartphone (or even tablet) on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want to download and set one...

SamMobile Daily Recap: May 3, 2017 — Galaxy A3 (2017), QLED TVs 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. Here’s what we went live today. Deals Daily Deal: Pick up a Gear S3 classic for 16% off Firmware News Galaxy A3 (2017)...

Switching to the Galaxy S8: My first impressions

I firmly believe that the Galaxy S6 edge+ is one of Samsung’s best smartphones to date. It’s the last handset I remember being genuinely excited about. For some reason, the Galaxy S7 didn’t cut it for me, so I decided to make the jump from Android to iOS and pick up an iPhone 6s, followed by an iPhone 7 Plus. It’s safe to say that my excitement for Samsung’s next big thing returned when I placed my...

Samsung Pay launch in France might take place this September

Samsung continues to expand its mobile payments service in more markets across the globe. Samsung Pay went live in Hong Kong, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates just last week. There’s mounting evidence to support the claim that Samsung Pay will finally be launched in the United Kingdom on May 16. According to a new report, Samsung is also planning to launch its mobile payments service in France this year. The report claims that Samsung...

Bixby Vision Amazon shopping feature goes live on Verizon’s Galaxy S8

Samsung wasn’t able to get the Bixby Voice feature ready at launch so even though it has been released for users in South Korea, those who own the new flagship in the United States will have to wait for a while before they can give voice commands to Samsung’s new voice assistant. Verizon customers also found out that Bixby’s image recognition feature, which was available at launch, was crippled on...

Samsung details contents of May security patch

Samsung has announced the contents of this month’s maintenance update. As outlined over on the firm’s Security Blog, the upgrade addresses a total of 54 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS and an additional 11 patches designed specifically for Galaxy smartphones. Unfortunately, most of the patches are listed as “privately disclosed,” and that’s because Samsung can’t go into great detail as there are some bugs that...

Galaxy A5 (2016) is getting Android 7.0 Nougat in Russia

Samsung is rolling out the first Nougat update for its mid-range devices today. The update is going out to the Galaxy A5 (2016) in Russia, and we’ve received a video which shows the newest iteration of Android in action on the device. As expected, the user interface matches what we’ve seen on the Galaxy S7 and other flagship devices. We’re guessing the feature set is similar, too, although some are...

Galaxy S8 Tip: Capture custom screenshots and GIFs using the Smart Select Edge panel

Seasoned Galaxy Note users will know how the S Pen makes possible a slew of functionality that you won’t find on devices without a stylus. One of the features offered by the S Pen on the Galaxy Note lineup is the ability to capture random sections of content on the screen in different shapes and sizes. The feature is called Smart Select, and Samsung has now brought it over to the Galaxy S lineup...

Samsung’s Bixby can entertain you with its raps

Samsung launched Bixby Voice for the Korean market earlier this week, and the company showcased what its AI-powered digital voice assistant can do in a series of videos yesterday. It’s impressive to see how Samsung took a different approach with its voice assistant compared to Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. Apart from obeying to your voice commands and perform various operations, Bixby appears to have some rap skills...

Samsung launches QLED TVs in India, offers a free Galaxy S8+ for preorders

After showcasing its premium QLED TVs at CES in January and subsequently launching them globally in March, Samsung launched them in India yesterday. The company launched five QLED TVs in the country, with prices ranging from INR 3,14,900 and INR 24,99,900. Samsung has launched three series of QLED TVs in India – Q9, Q8, and Q7 – with four screen size options: 55...

Daily Deal: Pick up a Gear S3 classic for 16% off

Looking to pick up a new smartwatch? You’ve come to the right place. For a limited time only, you can bag yourself the more refined variant — the Gear S3 classic — of the Gear S3 from Amazon for a mere $294.81 (16% off). We reviewed this particular device back in December and found it to be a must-have for all consumers in possession with an Android-powered smartphone. Samsung Gear S3 classic review: The smartwatch we’ve all been waiting for If...

PSA: You can keep your free Gear VR if you return the Galaxy S8 because of a manufacturing defect

According to the folks over at PhoneArena, customers in possession of a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ with a manufacturing defect seeking a full refund can keep the complimentary Gear VR headset they received when they pre-ordered their device. The information came to light earlier today when a Galaxy S8 owner reportedly contacted Samsung requesting a refund when he found that the update that started making the rounds recently didn’t resolve...

Galaxy A3 (2017) Nougat update might arrive soon

Samsung has gradually been rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for its recent flagship devices. It won’t be long now before the company turns its attention to some of its mid-range handsets. There’s a reason now to believe that the Galaxy A3 (2017) Nougat update might arrive soon. It appears that Samsung has started testing the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy A3 (2017). The handset...