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 5, 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...

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...

[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...

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...

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. from SamMobile http://ift.tt/2tpB5h0 via...

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...

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....

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....

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...