الأربعاء، 14 يونيو 2017

Wallpaper Wednesday: Patterns

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week, we’re highlighting a total of five backgrounds featuring patterns. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and just about any other smartphone on the market.

If any of the following images float your boat and you want to download and set one as your wallpaper, simply tap on the photo to maximise it, then click and hold to save it. Once the picture is stored locally, open up Settings, locate and select Wallpaper, then just press the image to set it as your background.

Arrows

Arrows

Balinese

Balinese

Blueout

Blueout

Hex Overload

Hex-Overload

Prism Fusion

Prism-Fusion

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SamMobile Daily Recap: June 14, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and more!

Flipkart offering discounts on Samsung smartphones, smartwatches, and more

Flipkart is currently offering discounts on several Samsung smartphones, smartwatches, TVs, and home appliances as a part of its ‘Samsung Carnival’ sale. The company is offering no cost EMIs on several Samsung devices. These discounted prices are valid only till June 15 in India.

The Galaxy C9 Pro is being sold for INR 31,990, which is a discount of INR 5,000 over its original pricing. The 64GB variant of the Galaxy On Nxt gets a 16% discount, and is now being sold for INR 14,900. There is cashback of INR 2,500 on Galaxy S8 and S8+ if you purchase them using ICICI bank credit or debit cards. The Gear Icon X gets a 25% discount, and is  now priced at just INR 9,999.

The Galaxy On5 gets a discount of 25% on its original price and is now available for just INR 6,690. The Gear S2 classic gets a massive 48% discount, and is now available for INR 17,900, while the Gear S2 sport is available for INR 14,900 after a 38% discount. The Gear VR (compatible with Galaxy Note 5, S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge+) gets a 51% discount, and is now available for just INR 3,999.

Flipkart is offering discounts on many other smartphones, earphones, TVs, monitors, and printers. There’s no cost EMI options for ACs, microwave ovens, refrigerators, washing machines, and more. There’s additional 10% cashback if you use a Citibank credit or debit card. You can check out all the offers and discounts by clicking the ‘Buy Now’ button below.



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Latest update limits color options for Galaxy S8′s navigation bar background

Samsung is pushing out a new software update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ right now, and it looks like the company has decided to limit the customization options for the navigation bar. Well, at least when it comes to the choice of color for the navigation bar’s background, as there is no longer an option to choose a custom color from an RGB scale. In fact, Samsung has switched up the available background colors, and the worst of it is that you can no longer use a fully black navigation bar background.

The new color choices are all light shades, and it’s unclear why Samsung suddenly decided the existing options weren’t good enough; it could be that Samsung is hoping the new colors will help keep visual uniformity across apps. But it’s disappointing to see, especially for someone like me who likes keeping black as the background for the navigation bar. The default white background doesn’t go too well with the primarily white background inside most apps, as the navigation bar stands out by not being as white as the rest of the interface.

Here’s a comparison of the old and new color options (old on the left, new on the right):

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The update does bring a nice little icon to the navigation bar that lets you hide the navigation bar or lock it into place (the latter doesn’t work inside full-screen apps like Netflix or YouTube). Hopefully, Samsung will see the folly in limiting the customization options for the navigation bar background and bring them back in a future update. For those wondering, yes, the new update does bring the latest security patch. The update is available in a handful of markets right now and should be expanding to more countries in the coming days.

What’s your take on Samsung changing up the available colors for the navigation bar?



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Daily Deal: Save 14% on a Keyboard Cover for the Galaxy S8+

Amazon has today slashed 14% off the price of Samsung’s detachable QWERTY Keyboard Cover for the recently-released Galaxy S8+ — so you can pick one up for just $51.60. You’ll need to hurry though, as there’s no telling how long the promotion will run for.

“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.”

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To go ahead and purchase the Keyboard Cover for the Galaxy S8+, hit the Buy Now button below. If you miss out on this particular offer, don’t worry. Be sure to check back on Tuesday for another chance to pick up some fantastic tech on the cheap.



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Samsung and LG IoT products may soon be able to communicate with each other

Samsung went big on the idea of Internet of Things (IoT). It acquired SmartThings way back in 2014 to bring IoT features to its appliances, home automation devices, TVs, smartphones, and more. Many brands, including Amazon, Apple, Google, IKEA, LG, Logitech, Philips, and Qualcomm, have jumped onto the IoT bandwagon by now. However, IoT products from these brands don’t play well with each other, and interoperability among IoT products needs a lot of improvement.

Now, it is being reported by The Korea Herald that Samsung and LG have decided to develop products that are certified by the Open Connectivity Foundation. Even though the OCF was formed last year, more than 300 brands have joined the foundation to improve interoperability of products. Samsung has reportedly started getting its air conditioners, refrigerators, and smartphones (including the Galaxy S8 and S8+) certified by the OCF, and LG has similar plans.

With two of the largest home appliances brands getting their upcoming products certified by the OCF, we might see other brands following the suit. The Open Connectivity Foundation develops specification standards and certifies IoT devices, which would make it easier for IoT products from different brands to talk to each other, making the life of a consumer easier. It is possible that consumers could be able to control an LG refrigerator from their Samsung TV in the future.

Broadcom, Intel, and Samsung were the founding members of Open Interconnect Consortium (OIC), which was established in 2014. However, shortly after, Broadcom left over disputes on how to handle intellectual property. The first version of specifications was released in September 2015. Early last year, Electrolux, Microsoft, and Qualcomm joined the consortium, and OIC changed its name to OCF. You can have a look at more than 300 brands that joined the OCF here.



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Galaxy S8+ now receiving June security patch in Europe

Samsung has started rolling out a new maintenance update for the Galaxy S8+ (SM-G955F) in Europe. In addition to all of the patches included in this month’s security release, the upgrade transports a couple of new features to the handset, including new background colors for the navigation bar.

There’s no denying the fact it’s a relatively minor update in terms of what features brings it to the table, but it’s still nice to see the firm sticking to its word of distributing monthly security upgrades — and as far as they go, it’s a pretty big one, addressing a total of 96 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS.

Unfortunately, we don’t know exactly what the vulnerabilities are. In fact, most of them are listed as “privately disclosed,” because there are some bugs that may not have been discovered by hackers yet, and they may attempt to exploit them before the firmware is pushed out.

As always, to see if the OTA is ready for your Galaxy S8+, head into Settings » About Device » Download Updates Manually. Alternatively, you can wait until you receive a notification instructing you to download the update; however, there’s a good chance that could take a little longer to arrive.

 

 

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Samsung partners with BuzzFeed and NowThis to deliver more 360-degree video content

After partnering with X Games and Live Nation to deliver 360-degree live streaming of extreme sports and music concerts, Samsung has announced that it has partnered with BuzzFeed and NowThis to deliver more engaging and immersive 360-degree content, thereby extending its lead in the virtual reality market. BuzzFeed and NowThis will create 360-degree content, ranging from simple how-to videos to breaking news.

These publications will use the newly released Gear 360 camera, which can shoot in 4K resolution, to publish more 360-degree videos on Facebook, Samsung VR, and YouTube. Samsung hopes that it can shape a new era of content consumption and journalism, thanks to its new partnerships. The company thinks that the upcoming 360-degree content will inspire consumers to create and share their own 360-degree moments.

“Our 360-degree and virtual reality technologies enable more interactive storytelling to help consumers gain a deeper understanding of the world. These partnerships are a testament to our dedication to reimagining the way moments are captured and shared, and making these immersive experiences accessible to more consumers,” said Younghee Lee, CMO and Executive Vice President, Samsung Electronics.

“We’re excited to partner with Samsung to give our audience engaging, social 360-degree video content. Samsung’s 360-degree technology will enable BuzzFeed to use our ‘test and learn’ strategy to unlock new kinds of shareable content, while learning more about how audiences are consuming and using it,” said Matthew Henick, Head of Development, BuzzFeed.

“We’ve seen a ton of success with our millennial audience delivering the content they want, on the platforms they want, and in the formats they want. Integrating Samsung’s 360-degree technology allows us to take our storytelling capabilities a step further and give our audience a deeper look into places and experiences they might not otherwise see, through the NowThis lens,” said Christian Tom, Publisher, NowThis.



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Samsung announces Galaxy J7 Max and Galaxy J7 Pro for the Indian market

Samsung has announced two new mid-range smartphones today in India. The Galaxy J7 Max and the Galaxy J7 Pro are two new additions to the Galaxy J series, which has been doing really well in the Indian market. Both these smartphones come with metal unibodies, 13-megapixel cameras on the front and the rear with LED flash, ‘Social Camera’, Ultra Data Saving, S Power Planning, and S Bike Modes. The Galaxy J7 Pro features Samsung Pay, while the Galaxy J7 Max supports Samsung Pay Mini. The Galaxy J7 Pro also has Smart Glow 2.0 LED notification system at the back, similar to the Galaxy J2 Pro.

The Galaxy J7 Max features a 5.7-inch Full HD TFT display with 2.5D curved glass protection, a 13-megapixel primary camera with f/1.7 aperture, and a 13-megapixel secondary camera with f/1.9 aperture. It runs Android 7.0, and comes equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757V) processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, and a 3300 mAh battery. It has a fingerprint reader and supports Samsung Pay Mini. It’s a dual-SIM smartphone with support for 4G LTE (with VoLTE), GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, microUSB port, and a headphone jack.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Max

The Galaxy J7 Pro features a 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display with the same 2.5D curved glass protection that comes with the Galaxy J7 Max. There’s 13-megapixel front- and rear-facing cameras with f/1.9 and f/1.7 apertures, respectively. Similar to the J7 Max, the J7 Pro runs Android 7.0, but it uses a 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 7870 processor that’s paired with 3GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot, a fingerprint reader, and a larger 3600 mAh battery. It supports full-fledged Samsung Pay, similar to higher end Galaxy A and Galaxy S smartphones. Users transacting through Samsung Pay would be eligible for a cashback of INR 800 (approx. $12.5)

Samsung Pay Mini lacks support for NFC or MST payments, but it can integrated third-party e-wallet services like Paytm and UPI for making payments and transferring funds. The Social Camera is an updated camera app that comes with various live filters, live stickers, instant edits, and instant sharing to social media apps like Facebook and Twitter. Users can also discover photography spots, restaurants, and shopping areas using this feature. Both smartphones will be available in Black and Gold. The Galaxy J7 Max is priced at INR 17,990 (approx. $280), and will be available starting 20 June. The Galaxy J7 Pro, which is priced at INR 20,900 (approx. 325), will be available starting mid-July.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro



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Update to Galaxy S8 and S8+ on T-Mobile and Verizon bring support for Android Pay

After a recent update that brought May 2017 Android security patch to the Galaxy S8 and S8+ on T-Mobile and Sprint, a new update is being rolled out to the devices. This new update, which is now being rolled out to the Galaxy S8 and S8+ on T-Mobile’s and Verizon’s networks, brings support for Android Pay. There are some bug fixes and improvements to Wi-Fi calling and Visual Voicemail apps.

Galaxy S8 and S8+ users on T-Mobile’s and Verizon’s networks can now use Android Pay for easy, fast, and secure payments. Although Google’s mobile payment service competes with Samsung Pay, users get to choose which one suits them better. Android Pay allows users to add their credit, debit, gift, and loyalty cards for payments in physical and online stores as well as inside apps that support it.

Besides Android Pay, Verizon’s Galaxy S8 and S8+ get minor Bixby enhancements. Icons for reminders and Bixby Vision are now present on the top right corner of the screen, making it easier for users to access them. Verizon has also included a couple of bug fixes which should prevent the Samsung Notes app from crashing. There should be fewer Bluetooth disconnections when paired with the Gear S3.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Android Pay Support



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Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ top consumer ratings in the US

Samsung’s latest smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, earned top ratings in a recent US consumer smartphone review, reveals The Investor. The handsets received 82 points each in the Consumer Reports survey, which was the highest number tallied, followed by the Galaxy S7 edge with 77 points. The LG G6 came in fourth.

It’s believed that the firm’s ability to bundle top-notch cameras, gorgeous displays and hefty batteries in its smartphones is the reason they “excel at nearly everything” and are a clear favorite among consumers. Its flagship devices are also competitively priced, offering impressive internals for a somewhat modest fee.

For those unaware, the Galaxy S8 is Samsung’s current leading smartphone. It packs a 5.8-inch Infinity Display, an Exynos 8895/Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM, a 12MP rear-facing camera and a 3,000mAh. The Galaxy S8+, on the other hand, sports almost identical internals, though it has a larger 6.2-inch panel and a 3,500mAh cell.

We’d love to know: did you pick up a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+? If so, be sure to let us know where you’re based, what color variant you opted for, how long ago you purchased it and whether you are pleased with how it’s performing in the comments section down below, or over on Facebook or Twitter.



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