Samsung has launched a new Gear VR headset for the Galaxy Note 8

The Galaxy Note 8 has the biggest display ever of any Galaxy Note handset. The 6.3-inch Super AMOLED panel is impressive, to say the least. Given the size of the new handset, it doesn’t fit in any of the existing Gear VR headsets, not even the one Samsung launched earlier this year with the Galaxy S8. Samsung did the only thing that it could have done: it launched a new headset. There’s a new Gear VR with Controller headset that has been launched...

Wallpaper Wednesday: Gradients

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week, we’re highlighting a total of four backgrounds featuring gradients. 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,...

Samsung confirms its Bixby smart speaker will be launched soon

It was reported earlier this year that Samsung was working on a smart speaker like the Amazon Echo. The company’s speaker would have been powered by Bixby. Now that Bixby has been launched globally, Samsung has revealed more information about this upcoming product. The last we heard about Samsung’s smart speaker was back in July. It was reported that Samsung might not launch its Bixby smart speaker this year. The company reportedly believed that...

[Poll] What color will you choose for your Galaxy Note 8?

Now that the Galaxy Note 8 is official, many of you will be planning to pick one up. You will soon be able to place pre-orders for the handset so you will have to decide on a color. Samsung is going to offer the Galaxy Note 8 in four different colors. Customers in Europe will have to choose between Midnight Black, Maple Gold and Deep Sea Blue colors. The Orchid Grey color will be offered in markets outside Europe alongside the aforementioned options. Deep...

SamMobile Daily Recap: August 23, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8!

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 published today. Bixby Bixby will get Spotify support later this year Deals Daily Deal: Save 69% on a first-generation Gear 360 General Vainglory...

Unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy Note 8 pre-orders live in the UK

Samsung fans in the United Kingdom can now pre-order an unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy Note 8 directly from the company. The company and its carrier partners have also started taking pre-orders for the locked, single-SIM version. The unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy Note 8 bears model number SM-N950FZKDBTU. It’s the 64GB model and is available in Midnight Black and Maple Gold colors from Samsung’s online store. While previous reports had suggested that the Galaxy...

Galaxy Note 8 price on Sprint cut by 50% for new customers

Sprint, the fourth largest mobile carrier in the United States, will begin taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 8 from tomorrow. Like other carriers, it’s also offering incentives for customers to pick up Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone on its network. The Galaxy Note 8 can be purchased from Sprint for a full retail price of $960. The deal is for those who are switching to Sprint and get the handset on its Sprint Flex payments plan. Those customers...

Vainglory will get full mouse and keyboard support for Samsung DeX soon

Super Evil Megacorp, developers of the popular mobile esport game Vainglory, has confirmed today that the title is going to add full mouse and keyboard support for Samsung DeX in update version 2.8. This will enable Samsung DeX owners to play the mobile game with a mouse and keyboard in DeX mode. DeX offers PC-like functionality on Samsung’s flagship smartphones. It was announced with the Galaxy S8...

Pre-order Galaxy Note 8 from Best Buy and get $150 discount

Samsung’s carrier partners in the United States have confirmed their pricing details for the company’s new flagship smartphone. Best Buy is one of Samsung’s biggest retail partners. Customers who pre-order Galaxy Note 8 from Best Buy stand to save a lot of money. Best Buy is offering a flat $150 discount on the Galaxy Note 8 regardless of which carrier you choose to activate it on. The cost savings will be reflected in the customer’s monthly payments. It’s...

AT&T Galaxy Note 8 offers galore revealed

AT&T has now revealed its offers galore for the Galaxy Note 8. Like its competitors, it’s also going to start taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 8 starting tomorrow. There are several offers that customers who purchase a Galaxy Note 8 can take advantage of. Those who purchase a Galaxy Note 8 can get $500 towards a Samsung TV purchased online when they buy the handset on AT&T Next and add a DirecTV subscription. They can also get $750 in...