Samsung’s 5,100 mAh fast charge battery pack for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ is now on sale

We had known for some time that Samsung would be launching a new portable battery pack with the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, and that battery pack is now available for sale, at least in the US. The new battery pack has a 5,100 mAh capacity; according to Samsung, it “provides up to 2 full charges from 0-100% on most of the latest smartphones,” which is a standard claim for most portable chargers...

Wallpaper Wednesday: Materials

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting five pictures involving different materials. 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 as your...

SamMobile Daily Recap: May 10, 2017 — Galaxy J3 (2017), Galaxy S8, Galaxy Tab S3 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 published today. Camera Samsung’s 360-degree cameras will be Google Street View-ready this year Deals Daily...

Daily Deal: Pick up a 64GB EVO+ microSD card for 31% off

If you’re running low on storage, you’ll probably be pleased to hear that you can now pick up a 64GB EVO+ microSD card for just $28.95 (31% off). However, we should probably point out that unlike most of our other promotions, this one isn’t available worldwide — so you’ll need to reside in the U.S. to take advantage of it. Like the sound of 64GB EVO microSD card and want to bag yourself one?...

Samsung sold 782,000 units of Gear VR in Q1 2017

Samsung’s Gear VR was by far the most popular virtual reality headset in the first quarter of 2017. The South Korean consumer electronics giant sold more virtual reality headsets worldwide than Google, HTC, Oculus, and Sony combined, which is super impressive. According to SuperData Research, Samsung was able to sell 782,000 units of Gear VR during Q1 2017. Only 375,000 units of Sony’s PlayStation VR were sold during the first quarter. Google was...

Like GIFs? Download the Animated GIF camera mode on your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+

Everyone likes GIFs. You’ve probably shared a ton of them with your friends on Facebook and other social channels, and even wondered at times if you could easily make your own GIFs. Well, some of you might already know it, but for those who don’t, Samsung offers a dedicated camera mode so you can record moments directly as GIF files. It’s been available for Samsung devices for some time, and...

Samsung’s artistic Frame TV will be on display at La Biennale di Venezia’s 57th International Art Exhibition

At CES 2017, Samsung showed off The Frame, a concept UHD TV capable of effortlessly blending into the background by displaying artwork when it’s not in use, and now it’s been revealed that the device will exhibited in La Biennale di Venezia’ 57th International Art Exhibition titled Viva Arte Viva in Venice, Italy. “In an era where consumers assess how a product provides value to their lifestyle, it is important to provide more than...

Keep your color grudges aside when deciding what Galaxy S8 or S8+ color to go for

We published a poll yesterday asking our readers what Galaxy S8 or S8+ color option they have opted for, and following one of the comments on that poll, I thought I should point out a very important factor for anyone looking to pick either of Samsung’s new flagships in the coming days. This is advice particularly for lovers of the color black and haters of the color gold, as folks in both camps will...

Galaxy S8 is reportedly the most fragile phone ever made, and repair shops are happy about that

SquareTrade, an American extended warranty service provider for consumer electronic devices, recently published a video showcasing how fragile the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ are. It was reportedly the first phone that the company has tested that cracked on the first drop on all sides. Now, Motherboard is reporting that repair companies are stoked with the prospect of fixing the Galaxy S8 and S8+ since it is popular, fragile, and expensive, but...

Galaxy J3 (2017) passes through the FCC with a 2,400mAh battery

Recently, we’ve heard a lot about the upcoming Galaxy J3 (2017). It all started when the handset was imported into India for testing back in October and shortly after a copy of its specifications surfaced online. Now, however, the device has been spotted passing through the FCC, which is usually one of the last port of calls a new smartphone makes before it hits the shelves. As you’d expect, the listing doesn’t...