Samsung shares its own tips and tricks for the Galaxy S8

Samsung put a lot of work in the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ to provide users with a smartphone that fosters convenient and intuitive interactions. The company is very proud of the seamless interface that it has created for its new flagship which let users take full advantage of the Infinity Display to access the plethora of features offered by the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The company certainly wants users to get the most out of their flagship handset....

Galaxy S8 with dual cameras pictured yet again

There were a lot of rumors in the days leading up to the Galaxy S8′s launch about the new flagship featuring a dual camera system at the back. It was predicted to be the first smartphone from Samsung to feature dual cameras. Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S8 on March 29 and subsequently proved the rumors wrong. However, it’s no secret that Samsung tested prototypes of the Galaxy S8 with a...

Samsung and Sprint test LTE-boosting technology in South Korea

Sprint and Samsung recently tested the Massive MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) technology on the 2.5GHz spectrum in South Korea. This was a real-world application of a technology that will enable Sprint to “dramatically boost” LTE Plus wireless capacity and cover. The technology will also enable Sprint to offer Gigabit LTE to its customers in the United States. The field testing in Suwon, South...

Arctic Silver Galaxy S8 pre-orders now live in the United Kingdom

We reported two weeks ago that EE is going to be the only carrier in the United Kingdom to sell the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in Arctic Silver. It’s a very visually appealing color option for Samsung’s new flagship smartphone and EE is likely to bring in a lot of new customers due to it. The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ can now be pre-ordered from EE in Arctic Silver. The carrier is selling the Galaxy S8 for £9.99 upfront and £57.99 per month which gets...

Samsung Q2 2017 operating profit may beat every other company on the planet

There have already been many predictions from market analysts that the second quarter of this year is going to be a good one for Samsung. The company is expected to break its previous record of the highest operating profit ever in a single quarter. The latest predictions go so far as to suggest that Samsung’s Q2 2017 operating profit will beat every other company on the planet in this particular period of time. Market analysts predict that Samsung’s...

SamMobile Daily Recap: June 20, 2017 — Galaxy J7 Max, Samsung Pay 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. Deals Daily Deal: Score yourself a 65-inch curved 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV for 13% off General Samsung...

[Poll] What do you use most frequently, Samsung Pay or Android Pay?

You can get Android Pay on Samsung Galaxy smartphones but you can’t get Samsung Pay on non-Samsung Android smartphones. Google’s mobile payments service isn’t exclusive to any particular manufacturer while Samsung has predictably limited Samsung Pay to its Galaxy smartphones. Many of you might live in a market where both services are live. That begs the question, which payments service do you use most frequently? They both have their pros and cons...

Samsung is hosting an accessory designing competition for its QLED TVs

Samsung launched its high-end, QLED TVs earlier this year, and they come with improved picture quality, new software features, and better designs. Now, the company has announced that it is hosting an accessory designing competition for its QLED TVs in collaboration with Deezen, one of the leading design and architectural magazine. It’s a €30,000 competition, and the grand prize for the best...

Samsung Pay gets support for HSBC and M&S Bank cards in the United Kingdom

Samsung took its sweet time in bringing Samsung Pay to the United Kingdom. The company has expanded its mobile payments service to a handful of new markets across the globe over the past week. Not too long ago, it finally flipped the switch on Samsung Pay for customers in the United Kingdom as well. The company may have already conceded a lot of ground to rival payment services like Android Pay and Apple Pay. Both services have long been available...

Samsung Pay received three awards at the Payments and Cards Award Summit

Samsung Pay received three awards – Best Contactless Innovation of 2017, Best Mobile Payments Solution of 2017 and Best Payments Innovation of 2017 — at the Payments and Cards Award Summit on Wednesday, June 7 in Mumbai, India. “Payments & Cards Summit is a comprehensive platform providing a unique venue point to discuss the current situation, future trends and innovations in payments, cards and mobile markets,” explains Samsung. Since...

Samsung explains how it had to ‘humanize’ the brand after the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco

It’s never an ideal scenario when a high-end product that you’ve just released runs into problems and before you know it, there’s a negative connotation attached to the product that was supposed to earn you billions of dollars. That’s precisely what happened with Samsung last year when a battery fault caused many Galaxy Note 7 handsets to spontaneously catch fire. Samsung discontinued the flagship device but it had to sustain significant damage to...

Galaxy J7 Max goes on sale in India

Samsung announced the Galaxy J7 Max and Galaxy J7 Pro mid-range handsets in India last week. They’re the latest additions to Samsung’s Galaxy J lineup which has done well in the Indian smartphone market. Customers in the country can purchase the Galaxy J7 Max starting today. The company is selling this handset in black and gold colors for Rs. 17,900. That’s approximately $220. It’s available to purchase in India starting today from offline retailers...

Samsung launches the Galaxy Tab S3 in India, priced at INR 47,990

After launching its high-end tablet at MWC earlier this year, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S3 today in India. It is priced at INR 47,990 (approx. $747), and will be available through online and offline stores starting today. The company is offering an easy EMI option and one-time screen replacement for free (valid till July 31). It has partnered with Reliance Jio to offer double the cellular...