Despite smaller battery, refurbished Galaxy Note 7 may not have a downclocked processor

Samsung is expected to officially launch the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 on July 7. Rumor has it that the device may be called the Galaxy Note FE or “Fan Edition.” Samsung is reportedly going to release this device in only a handful of markets, starting with its home country of South Korea. The company hasn’t set up a new production line for the Galaxy Note FE. They are going to be refurbished units...

Trade-in your old phone and get up to $350 off the Galaxy S8 from Samsung

If you’re thinking about changing your smartphone and currently have one that’s still in working condition, you can trade it in and Samsung is going to give you up to $350 for your device which you can put towards the purchase of an unlocked Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+. This offer is only for customers in the United States. Samsung is promising $300 in trade-in value for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S7. If you have a Galaxy S7 edge, it’s going to...

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 BOGO offer for T-Mobile available again

Samsung’s buy-one-get-one-free offer for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on T-Mobile expired not too long ago and the company has decided to bring it back again. Customers can purchase either handset from T-Mobile right now and the company is going to refund them the cost of the second handset so it will essentially be free. The way this offer works is that customers first purchase two new Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ phones by paying full price for them...

SamMobile Daily Recap: June 19, 2017 — Frame TV, Galaxy S8 Active 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 went out today. APK Google has launched an exclusive Play Music feature for the Galaxy S8 Deals Daily Deal: Take...

Galaxy S8 Active referenced on Samsung’s website

The upcoming Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A) has been referenced in a document, which outlines all of the applications it will ship with, on Samsung’s website, leading us to believe that the handset’s launch is right around the corner. Judging by recent leaks, the Galaxy S8 Active is simply a flat version of the Galaxy S8, equipped with a slightly thicker body that’s more resistant to...

Daily Deal: Take 30% off a SmartThings Hub

For a limited time only, you can pick up a second-generation SmartThings Hub from Amazon for $69.99 (30% off).  For those unfamiliar, the Hub is the centerpiece of the IoT household, connecting  a host of different appliances – kettles, speakers, locks and thermostats — to the internet, letting you automate how they work. If you like the sound of this promotion and want to take advantage of it, hit the Buy Now button below. Unfortunately,...

Download and watch these brilliant HDR videos on your Galaxy S8, S8+, and Tab S3

Samsung’s new mobile devices – Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy Tab S3, and Galaxy Book – feature high-resolution screens that are capable of displaying HDR (High Dynamic Range) content.  However, there’s finding HDR content is a task, and you won’t find it easily. Netflix still hasn’t started supporting these Samsung devices for HDR video streaming. A Redditor has compiled a collection of thirteen HDR videos that work with the Galaxy S8 and S8+,...

Galaxy J3 (2016) gets May 2017 Android security patch

Although Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy J3 (2017) along with some other Galaxy J (2017) series smartphones, the company hasn’t forgotten its older devices. The Galaxy J3 (2016), an entry-level smartphone that was launched in March last year, has received May 2017 Android security patch with the latest software update. The Galaxy J3 (2016) has started receiving a 143.13MB update to...