الأربعاء، 19 يوليو 2017

Wallpaper Wednesday: Geometric

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting five backgrounds featuring shapes. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy Note 5Galaxy S8Galaxy 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.


Constellations


Diamond Dose


Diamond Rose


Simple Springs


Tidal Surge


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SamMobile Daily Recap: July 19, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S5 Neo 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 wrote today.

Bixby

Samsung may not launch its Bixby smart speaker this year

Samsung releases Bixby Voice in the US

Business

América Móvil partners with Samsung to deliver 4.5G networks in Latin America

Deals

Daily Deal: Save 43% on a Protective Cover for the Galaxy S8

Firmware News

Galaxy S5 Neo to receive Android 7.0 Nougat update

Phones

Leaked Galaxy Note 8 case shows an extra large top bezel



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[Poll] Why I’m happy Samsung ditched physical navigation keys on the Galaxy S8

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of months, I’m sure you’re aware that Samsung opted for a set of on-screen navigation keys for the Galaxy S8 — and I’m especially pleased with its decision, because I was never really a fan of the physical Home button arrangement on its former flagships.

As I’ve said in the past, the Galaxy S6 edge+ is my favorite smartphone Samsung’s released to date, so much so that I decided against picking up the Galaxy S7 to continue using it. One thing I noticed after owning the handset for a year, however, was that the Home button had become loose.

After inspecting a couple of Galaxy-branded devices I’d previously used as my daily driver, including the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S5, I came to the conclusion that it wasn’t only a problem with my particular unit; physical keys losing their tightness is actually a common fault with Samsung’s smartphones.

You may think that I’m being petty, because let’s face it, most buttons have some play in them. But when I’m spending in the region of $600 to $800 on a smartphone, I expect the buttons to feel sturdy after at least a year of use. There’s no reason for them to wobble when they’re pressed.

That’s why when I found out that Samsung had decided to use software navigation buttons on the Galaxy S8, I was over the moon. That wasn’t the only reason, though. I knew you’d be able to change the order of the keys, and having the option to hard-press the Home button to wake the device was the icing on the cake.

Galaxy S8 Tip: How to change the order of the on-screen buttons

Now you’ve heard from me, I’d like to hear from you. Is the physical Home button on your Galaxy-branded smartphone a little loose? Are you happy with the software buttons on the Galaxy S8? Be sure to cast a vote in the poll below and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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There’s no Skype app for Tizen yet, but there’s a workaround if you want to use the IM service

Skype hasn’t released its official app for Tizen yet, but if you own a Samsung Z4, there’s a workaround if you want use the IM service. The folks over at TizenExperts have discovered that you can use Skype on Tizen 3.0-based Samsung Z4 via its stock web browser.

The stock web browser on the Samsung Z4 supports a protocol called WebRTC (Real Time Communication), which makes it compatible with a lot of IM services, including Skype, Telegram, and WhatsApp. All you need to do is, open web.skype.com on the phone’s stock web browser and log in to your account. You can send and receive chats as well as audio and video calls. You can also access real-time notifications through the notifications panel if you keep the web browser tab always active.

You should not expect the same video or audio quality that you get on Skype’s official app on iOS or Android, though. WebRTC has a long way to go before it catches up with native apps. If you own the Samsung Z1, Z2, or Z3, you’ll have to wait for the Tizen 3.0 update before you can use Skype using this workaround.



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Daily Deal: Save 43% on a Protective Cover for the Galaxy S8

Amazon has wiped 43 percent off the price of Samsung’s Protective Cover for the Galaxy S8, so you can pick one up for $17. The firm also cut the price of the Protective Cover for the Galaxy S8+ down to $18.96.

If you like the sound of this promotion and want to take advantage of it, we’d recommend you act fast as Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory available — and once it’s gone, it’s gone.



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Galaxy S5 Neo to receive Android 7.0 Nougat update

In a strange turn of events, the Galaxy S5 Neo has been spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance running Android 7.0, seemingly confirming rumors claiming that Samsung will distribute the long-awaited Nougat update for the handset, which is now approaching the end of its two-year support window.

Android 7.0 Nougat brings a plethora of new features to the table, including enhanced notifications, improved application permissions, new emoji and refined battery saving tools, as well as an abundance of much-needed bug fixes, stability improvements and speed optimizations.

Related: Galaxy S5 Neo Nougat update possibly being tested

We’re a little surprised that the Galaxy S5 Neo is being treated to Nougat. Usually, Samsung forgets about spin-off variants shortly after they hit the shelves. But my colleague Asif humorously speculated a plausible reason for rollout: the firm’s taken on too many interns and is looking for ways to keep them busy.

In case you missed its announcement, the Galaxy S5 Neo is a slightly smaller variant of the Galaxy S5. Under the hood, it sports a 5.1-inch Full HD display, a 1.6GHz Exynos 7580 CPU, 2GB of RAM, a 16MP rear-facing camera, a 5MP front-facing shooter and a 2,800mAh removable battery.

There’s no word on when the release is scheduled to start making the rounds.



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Samsung may not launch its Bixby smart speaker this year

Samsung may not launch a Bixby smart speaker anytime soon, despite reports claiming that it’s preparing to launch one by the end of August, because it believes that “the global market is dominated by Amazon and the Korean market is too small to make profits.”

As it stands, the Amazon Echo holds an astonishing 70 percent share in the global AI speaker market, which is continuing to rise on a daily basis, with the Google Home coming in second place. Could Samsung win over all of those customers? Probably not.

The only region where it’ll be able to influence customers to switch is South Korea, where SK Telecom’s NUGU is currently the leading AI speaker. But with only 100,000 units in the wild, Samsung is right to assume that the market is too small to make any profit.

RelatedSamsung is reportedly working on its Bixby smart speaker

“Samsung may take a wait-and-see attitude rather than hurriedly jumping into the uncertain market with a new device, whose functions are no different from existing devices,” said Kim Jong-ki, a researcher at the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics.

According to a report published by The Korea Herald, Samsung is going to continue working on Vega, the codename associated with its Bixby AI speaker, so that it can adapt the technology for use in various home appliances, including refrigerators.



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América Móvil partners with Samsung to deliver 4.5G networks in Latin America

América Móvil, the fourth largest telecom carrier in the world, has partnered with Samsung to deliver 4.5G cellular networks in Mexico and other Latin American markets. The partnership also focuses on improving the connectivity for IoT (Internet of Things) devices. The companies will test the 4.5G network using the Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S8, and the Galaxy S8+.

Samsung and América Móvil will first test the new networks in Mexico and Puerto Rico. The aim of these examinations and tests is to realize the co-development of connectivity technologies such as 256-QAM, 4×4 MIMO, IoT, VoLTE, and VoWiFi. The companies will try to improve networks so that they provide high-speed and reliable connectivity to smartphones and IoT products all the time.

Angel Alija, America Movil’s Wireless COO (Chief Operating Officer), said, “Through this collaboration with Samsung, we will be able to offer our customers innovative solutions that address a variety of needs and allow them to benefit from the Internet of Things and new technological tools to boost productivity, become more efficient and make their lives easier,” in his official statement.



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Leaked Galaxy Note 8 case shows an extra large top bezel

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Note 8 on August 23, but a lot of renders have been leaked already, showcasing the possible design of the phablet as well as its dual-camera setup. However, a newly leaked image shows a different front facia of the Galaxy Note 8. The image has reportedly been released by a case maker, and it shows a larger top bezel above the phone’s screen.

While most people are expecting Samsung to keep the bezel above and below the screen of the Galaxy Note 8 to bare a minimum, similar to the Galaxy S8 and S8+, the image below showcases a larger top bezel and a non-existent bottom bezel. We’re not too sure about the authenticity of this image, but if this turns out to be true, the South Korean smartphone giant would move away from a symmetrical design, going Xiaomi’s way.

Xiaomi moved the Mi Mix’s screen all the way to top, moving all the sensors and the front-facing camera to a larger than usual bottom bezel. However, due to the unusual placement of the front-facing camera, selfies get captured from an awkward angle. If Samsung goes with a larger top bezel, it would solve the problem related to the selfies. How would you feel if the Galaxy Note 8 comes out with this design?

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Case Leak

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