Galaxy Note 8 breaks cover in suspicious render

An alleged render of the much-anticipated Galaxy Note 8 surfaced online on Tuesday, and while it should be taken with a hefty pinch of salt because its authenticity can’t be verified, it’s awfully similar to what we envisage the handset to look like, with an Infinity Display on the front, a dual-camera on the rear and an embedded fingerprint scanner. Purported specifications include an in-house...

SamMobile Daily Recap: June 6, 2017 — Galaxy S6, Galaxy S8 and more!

We publish a ton 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 wrote today today. Deals Daily Deal: Save 25% on an OtterBox Symmetry case for the Galaxy S8 Firmware News T-Mobile...

Our initial thoughts on the newly announced Galaxy J (2017) smartphones

Samsung’s 2017 editions of its mainstream Galaxy J smartphones are finally official. The Galaxy J lineup was Samsung’s first serious attempt to offer budget users a good smartphone experience, and the company has done a commendable job of bringing in noticeable improvements over the short span these devices have been available (even though some of these improvements came in the form of a device...

Samsung SmartThings app updated with new dashboard and tablet support

Samsung has released a new update for its SmartThings app today which brings a new dashboard experience as well as tablet support. Samsung appears to have acted on feedback received from users to make improvements to the dashboard, this will certainly lead to a better user experience that the users themselves have asked for. Version 2.4.0 of the SmartThings app is now available for download from the Google Play Store. It brings a brand new dashboard...

Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017) prices confirmed

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy J (2017) series officially today. We had been hearing a lot of rumors about these devices over the past few months. A couple of models had been listed on Amazon France and Germany in recent weeks which suggested that the official launch was not that far off. Samsung has upped the Galaxy J series’ game with this iteration as all models feature metal bodies and improved hardware. This is one of Samsung’s best-selling...

Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017)

After months of endless rumors, Samsung today announced the new Galaxy J (2017) series. The new handsets keep up the J series’ history of offering powerful and stylish smartphones at affordable price points. Featuring a stylish metal body, the Galaxy J3 (2017), the Galaxy J5 (2017) and the Galaxy J7 (2017) promise improved performance, camera and other upgraded features. Gerben van Walt Meijer, Marketing...

Five Galaxy S8 features that have made my life easier

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ offer countless new features to help you get the most out of your smartphone. We all use our handsets differently, and the features that appeal to me may not be as appealing to you. That’s just the way these things work. That being said, I thought I would share with you the five Galaxy S8 features that have made my life easier. This is by no means a comprehensive list;...

Daily Deal: Save 25% on an OtterBox Symmetry case for the Galaxy S8

While stock lasts, you can pick up an ultra-slim OtterBox Symmetry case for the Galaxy S8 for just $29.99 (25% off). There’s a caveat, though: the promotion is only available in the United States. Here are some of its best selling points: Ultra-slim: sleek profile follows your phone’s precision lines Unlimited style: take your pick from an array of color and style options Screen bumper: raised, beveled edge helps protect touchscreen Like the...

Galaxy Book pre-orders go live in the UK

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona three months ago. It’s a Windows 10 tablet that’s aimed at professionals. Samsung is offering the device in two versions, one features a 10.6-inch TFT LCD display and the other has a 12-inch Super AMOLED display. Samsung started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Book in the United States on April 21. Prices for the 10.6-inch...

Samsung Exynos 9610 octa-core chipset reportedly being developed

If an unverified report out of China is believed, Samsung is developing the octa-core Exynos 9610 chip as a competitor to the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. Samsung’s new chip is said to have similar performance to the Snapdragon 660. It’s claimed that the Exynos 9610 is going to have four Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores and that it will be manufactured on the 14-nanometer manufacturing process. The processor may also be...