Samsung’s smartphone sales drop by more than half in China in Q1

According to a Hong Kong-based research firm, Samsung’s smartphone sales dropped by more than half in China in the first quarter of 2017 as the company lost ground to local manufacturers Huawei, Oppo and Vivo. More specifically, shipments of the firm’s smartphones in the region decreased by around 60 percent year-on-year to 3.5 million units in the first quarter. Its market share also plummeted to 3.3 percent...

SamMobile Daily Recap: May 8, 2017 — Galaxy Folder, 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. Here’s what we covered today. Camera Samsung UK will ship the Gear 360 (2017) early if you preorder it now Deals Daily...

Samsung UK will ship the Gear 360 (2017) early if you preorder it now

Samsung introduced its new and improved 360-degree camera, the Gear 360 (2017), along with the Galaxy S8 and S8+ on March 29. It comes with a slimmer design, which makes it easier to carry around. Moreover, it can shoot 4K 360-degree videos at an even higher resolution compared to its predecessor. You can preorder it right now to get it earlier than its official release date. The Gear 360 (2017) is set to be released on May 12, 2017, but...

Unlocked Galaxy S7 gets Android 7.0 Nougat in the US

After what must have felt like eternity to consumers, the unlocked variant of the Galaxy S7 edge was updated to Android 7.0 Nougat in the US last week. Today, the update has started going out to the regular Galaxy S7. Yes, even after the original delay, Galaxy S7 owners had to wait a few more days, but that wait is now coming to an end. Unlike the Galaxy S7 edge, the S7′s update is also available over-the-air, and we’re guessing the same is...

[Poll] How is the battery life on your Galaxy S8 or S8+?

It has been a few weeks since the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ were launched worldwide. We reviewed both the devices before their official launch and found that the battery life wasn’t as good as it was on the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. We were particularly dissatisfied by the Galaxy S8′s battery life. We wanted to ask you about your thoughts on your Galaxy S8 and S8+’s battery life. Are you satisfied with your S8′s battery life or do you think...

Samsung is working on the Galaxy C10 and Galaxy C10 Plus

Samsung’s Galaxy C series of phones are quite limited in availability; you can only purchase them in the Indian and Chinese markets, but even the former hasn’t seen all of the Galaxy C handsets being released. These phones certainly seem to be doing well, though, as Samsung is going to extend the Galaxy C lineup this year with the Galaxy C10 and the Galaxy C10 Plus. These phones will carry model numbers SM-C9100 and SM-C9150/9158. Like the C9 and...

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro review: A capable mid-range phone with average cameras

The Galaxy C7 Pro, like the Galaxy C9 Pro, is hard to get hold of unless you live in China or India, as Samsung isn’t making its Galaxy C series of mid-range phones available globally. It probably never will, as the Galaxy A lineup is what the Korean giant is using to woo consumers outside the Asian continent. The problem is, the A series is also available in China and India, making the C series somewhat...

Daily Deal: Save 65% on a pair of Level U Pro headphones

For a limited time only, you can snag yourself a pair of Samsung’s Level U Pro Bluetooth headphones for just $34. What’s neat about this particular set of earphones is that they’re sweat resistant, making them the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys working out. If you like the sound of the Level U Pro headphones and want to take advantage of this promotion, simply hit the Buy Now button below. We know we say this a lot, but we’d recommend you...

Galaxy Note 7R poses for some hands-on photographs

Last week, the Galaxy Note 7R was spotted on the FCC’s online database — and now a series of hands-on photographs of the handset have surfaced online. Based on the images, the device sports an identical design to the original Galaxy Note 7, but ships with a smaller 3,200mAh battery and has Android 7.0 pre-installed. For comparison, the Galaxy Note 7 that was released back in September had a 3,500mAh...

The Galaxy Folder is one of the most popular smartphones among seniors in South Korea

The Android-powered Galaxy Folder LTE is one of the most-preferred smartphones by South Korean seniors, reveals a new report published by Yonhap News. It’s believed that 77 percent of customers who picked up the handset in the region are aged between 60 and 80, and opted for it because of its dual-screen clamshell design and affordable price tag. Citing SK Telecom, Yonhap News...