Wallpaper Wednesday: Shades

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting four backgrounds that feature different shades of colors. 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,...

SamMobile Daily Recap: July 5, 2017 — Galaxy J7 Max, Gear 360 (2017) 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 we put live today. Business Samsung named Asia’s best brand for six years in a row Deals Daily Deal: Bag yourself...

Orchid Grey Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are now available in India

We’re not sure when Samsung made it available, but you can now purchase the Orchid Grey color variant of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in India. This is the standard model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage we’re talking about. The 6GB RAM variant (with 128GB inbuilt storage) is still available only in Midnight Black and probably won’t ever get other color options, given how its notably higher price...

[Poll] Do you think Bixby Voice will be available internationally before the Galaxy Note 8 launches?

Bixby Voice was originally set to launch on board the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, but a lack of resources meant the firm was only able to release the feature in one region: South Korea. However, last month Samsung kicked off an Early Access Program for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners in the United States wanting to try out Bixby Voice — but it wasn’t exactly well-received. Shortly after it was made available, a number of testers took to the internet...

Samsung’s new infographic shows how Knox completely secures your digital life

Samsung’s mobile security suite Knox now comes with almost every mid-range and high-end Galaxy smartphone. When it was first introduced, Knox was meant for keeping safe corporate data, but the South Korean smartphone giant added more features and extended it for normal consumers. Now, the company has released an infographic that showcases how Knox secures all facets of our digital lives. Knox is a...

Daily Deal: Bag yourself a Gear 360 (2017) for 18% off

Amazon has reduced the price of the Gear 360 (2017) by 18%, so you can currently pick one up for just $189.46. For those unfamiliar with the Gear 360, it’s — surprise, surprise — a 360-degree camera that’s capable of recording 4K footage in the dustiest and wettest environments on Earth. If you want to take advantage of this promotion, hit the Buy Now button below. We strongly advise you to hurry, though, as Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory...

Samsung Pay now accepted in Lulu and Union Coop Hypermarket shopping malls

Lulu and Union Coop Hypermarket are the latest shopping malls in the Middle East to start accepting Samsung Pay — but don’t get too excited. At present, the service is strictly limited to Visa cardholders, leaving American Express and Mastercard customers out of luck. “This recent partnership to introduce Samsung Pay with Visa at Lulu and Union Coop Hypermarket for a set period is a representation of our commitment to providing our customers...

Samsung Galaxy J7 Max hands-on

Large-screen smartphones are in high demand in markets like India, where people often use their mobile devices as all-in-one devices for consuming media, making phone calls, and even getting a bit of work done when required. Budget phones with big screens are particularly popular in the country, and this year, Samsung seems to have decided that launching a phone with a display smaller than 5.5 inches...