Galaxy S8 will become a Google Daydream-ready device soon

Google I/O 2017 commenced a few hours ago, and the search giant announced a number of things it’s working in, ranging from Android O to AI-powered Google Lens. However, there was one particular announcement that caught our eye, and it’s regarding Google’s Daydream VR platform coming to Samsung smartphones. The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ will become Daydream-ready VR devices before the end of summer this year, following a software update. As we...

Wallpaper Wednesday: Abstract

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting four abstract backgrounds. 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 wallpaper, simply...

SamMobile Daily Recap: May 17, 2017 — Galaxy C7 Pro, Tizen 4.0 and more!

We publish quite a few 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: Take 15% off a pair of Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones Firmware News Samsung...

[Poll] Are you using a microSD card with your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+?

In Europe and the US, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ ship with 64GB of internal storage as standard. While that’s enough for most people, there are some users who store a lot of data on their handset. The good news is: Samsung’s equipped its latest smartphones with a microSD card slot, providing customers with the facility to expand their storage to up to 256GB. This bodes the question, are you using a microSD card with your Galaxy S8...

Daily Deal: Take 15% off a pair of Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones

Good news for folk looking to improve their fitness: Amazon has wiped 15% off the price of Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones, so you can pick up a pair for just $169.99 — and we’re sure you’d agree that’s a great price to pay for a set of solid earbuds that not only bundle real-time voice feedback for workout progress, but also have 4GB of integrated storage. If you like the sound of the Gear Icon X and want to take advantage of...

Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 may actually be called the Galaxy Note FE

Samsung has already confirmed multiple times that it will soon release a refurbished variant of the Galaxy Note 7 with a smaller battery. The handset is only going to be sold in select markets. Samsung is yet to confirm what it’s going to be called and how much it’s going to cost. Previous reports have suggested that it could be called the Galaxy Note 7R. That makes sense, given that the letter “R” in that moniker would stand for refurbished. Leaked...

Samsung Galaxy S7 starts getting May 2017 security patch

Samsung has started pushing out the May 2017 Android security patch to the unlocked variant of the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F). The update has started rolling out in the Netherlands, but the rollout should quickly expand to other markets soon. It should also make its way to the Galaxy S7 edge shortly. The May 2017 security patch for the Galaxy S7 comes with firmware version G930FXXU1DQE7, and has a file...

Review: Spigen Thin Fit case for the Samsung Galaxy S8+

I like thin phone cases. I see everyone around me using fat, thick cases for their phones, and it makes me shake my head because I don’t see the reason of increasing the heft of my phone for daily use. I know thicker cases mean you get better protection from the really devastating drops, but I find thin cases like the Spigen Thin Fit case do a great job of protecting a device while being sleek,...

Samsung and VMware partner up to simplify Internet of Things for business customers

Samsung and VMware have announced a new partnership to simplify Internet of Things for both information technology and operational technology teams. They will work to expand end-to-end IoT solutions for industrial and enterprise customers. Both companies will demonstrate a combination of the Samsung ARTIK Smart IoT platform with VMware Pulse IoT Center to offer a secure, enterprise-grade, end-to-end IoT solution. This partnership combines Samsung’s...

First hands-on video of the Samsung Z4 appears online

Samsung announced its fourth Tizen-based phone, the Samsung Z4, earlier this week. It is the first device running the new Tizen 3.0 operating system. The new OS comes with slightly newer UI and interesting features like Quick Reads, Quick Switch, and Quick Talk. Quick Switch lets users swipe up from the bottom of the screen to switch between last two apps. The Quick Talk feature lets users call their favorite contacts or open apps installed on the...

Samsung launches the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in Nigeria

Almost a month after their release in Europe and the United States, Samsung has launched its (very impressive) latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, in Nigeria. The handsets are available in three colors – Midnight Black, Orchid Gray and Maple Gold — in the region, each shipping with 64GB of storage. “Samsung consistently pushes the boundaries of possibilities with a focus of unlocking value by delivering...