SamMobile Daily Recap: June 1, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Gear VR and more!

We publish a decent amount 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 with every post. But, we think we’ve come up with an ideal solution — a daily recap. So, without further ado, here’s what went live today: APK Always On Display with Clear Cover support released on Google...

Always On Display with Clear Cover support released on Google Play

Samsung is keeping up with its penchant for unbundling system apps from its Galaxy smartphones and releasing them as standalone apps on the Google Play Store. This enables them company to quickly send out updates for these apps without having to bundle them with software updates. Always On Display is the latest to receive this treatment. The Always On Display provides users with several clock designs and displays key information about notifications....

Galaxy J7 (2016) Nougat update being tested by Samsung

The upcoming Galaxy J (2017) series may be getting all of the attention these days but there’s something that existing Galaxy J series handset owners can look forward to: the Nougat update. Samsung is yet to roll out Android 7.0 Nougat for these devices. A GFXBench listing reveals that the Galaxy J7 (2016) Nougat update is now being tested by Samsung. The listing reveals that benchmark tests are being...

Daily Deal: Save 37% on a Keyboard Cover for the Galaxy S8

For a limited time only, you can snag yourself a detachable QWERTY Keyboard Cover for the recently-released Galaxy S8 for just $37.90, which is a cool 37% off its recommended retail price. “The Samsung Galaxy S8 Keyboard Cover provides the protection of a standard protective cover with the convenience and functionality of a mechanical QWERTY keyboard,” reads the product description. “Pairing or separate battery not required. Simply clip the...

Leaked render shows off Rose Gold color variant of the Galaxy S8+

An alleged press render of a Rose Gold color variant of the Galaxy S8+ surfaced on Weibo on Thursday — and we have to say, it looks absolutely fantastic. We’re unable to trace its provenance, though, which means it should be taken with a considerable pinch of salt. That said, it doesn’t seem too unrealistic for Samsung to release another hue for the Galaxy S8. After all, it released two...

Themes Thursday: Take a look at this week’s five best new themes

Welcome to Themes Thursday! 357 new theme packs have been published in the Theme Store for compatible Galaxy devices from Samsung. We’ve checked all the new themes and shortlisted five interesting ones for you. The [Anup] Translucent UI 2 (AOD) theme has a mix of neon colors and a black background. If you want to match your phone’s theme with your blingy outfit, check out the [HIO] Gold...

Galaxy S8+ with 6GB RAM launched in India

Samsung may be selling the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in most markets across the globe with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage, but it has made a variant of the larger model that has 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. This variant has only been released in a handful of markets and it will soon be released in India as well. We heard that this variant could be launched in markets outside Korea and that’s what Samsung is now doing. The company today launched the...

Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 to carry a price tag of around $620

If a recent leak originating from South Korea is anything to go by, it would appear that the refurbished variant of the Galaxy Note 7, which has been dubbed the Galaxy Note FE, will carry a price tag of 699,600 won ($623) when it launches in the region in the not-too-distant future. While the Galaxy Note FE has been rumored to sport the exact same design as the ill-fated Galaxy...

Samsung identifies 80 key districts in India to boost sales

In a bid to boost sales of its consumer electronic devices, Samsung has devised an “attack district” plan to target 80 key districts in India. The new strategy is aimed at replicating the success that the company has seen in the country’s smartphone market and leveraging that experience to become the country’s largest white goods maker. This happens to be the first time that Samsung India is focusing on a district-level business strategy for consumer...

Galaxy J5 (2017) release in Europe may take place on June 22

There have already been countless leaks and rumors concerning the Galaxy J (2017) series. We know that the company has made certain improvements to the series and that it shouldn’t be long before they’re officially announced. If a retailer’s listing is to be believed, the Galaxy J5 (2017) may be released in Europe starting June 22. Reports suggest that the Galaxy J5 (2017) will have a full metal body....

Samsung’s new display for VR headsets has 3.5x more pixels at 858ppi

Samsung unveiled a new display panel, which is specifically designed to be used in VR headsets, at Display Week 2017. It’s a 3.5-inch display panel with a resolution of 2,024 x 2,200 pixels and pixel density of a whopping 858ppi. It has twice the pixel density compared to what HTC Vive and Oculus Rift have to offer, and around 3.5x more pixels. Apart from its...