SamMobile Daily Recap: August 24, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Gear Sport 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 covered today. Deals Daily Deal: Save 50% on a Gear VR (2016) Phones Cheaper Galaxy Note 8 with 4GB RAM might be launched in China Galaxy...

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) user manual confirms Bixby

We’ve been reporting on the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) for a while now. Samsung has the successor to the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 in the pipeline. Last week we spotted this tablet at TENAA which suggests that it will be launched in China as well. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is going to be an entry-level affair. It’s going to feature a 1.4GHz Snapdragon 427 processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. It will...

Official Galaxy Note 8 accessories revealed

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 8 yesterday. The company is also offering several accessories that customers can purchase for the new flagship. The accessories include covers, chargers and more. They’re essentially updated versions of the accessories that Samsung is already selling for handsets like the Galaxy S8. The S View Cover for the Galaxy Note 8 not only provides protection for the device,...

Daily Deal: Save 50% on a Gear VR (2016)

Amazon has cut the price of the Gear VR (2016) by 50%, so you can pick one up for a limited time only for the modest price of $49.99 — but the promotion is only available for in the United States. To purchase the Gear VR (2016), all you need to do is hit the Buy Now button below. You’ll need to hurry though, as inventory won’t be around for too long — and once it’s gone, it’s gone. The post Daily Deal: Save 50% on a Gear VR (2016) appeared...

Gear Sport, Samsung’s new smartwatch, leaked

Samsung confirmed during its Galaxy Note 8 event yesterday that it’s going to launch a new Gear smartwatch at IFA 2017 in Berlin next week. The company has provided no further details about the new wearable device as yet. Over the past few weeks, it has consistently been rumored that Samsung is working on a new wearable device. The Gear Sport bears model number SM-R600. It received its Wi-Fi certification...

How the Galaxy Note 8’s dual camera sets new standards for mobile photography

The Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung’s first flagship smartphone to feature a dual camera. There are two 12-megapixel cameras on the back with a wide-angle and telephoto lens each. The Galaxy Note 8 is also the first smartphone in the world to offer Optical Image Stabilization on both rear cameras. The Galaxy Note 8’s dual camera supports 2x optical and up to 10x digital zoom. It is capable of taking crisp...

Galaxy Note 8 battery comparison with Galaxy S8+ will leave you unimpressed

Many Samsung fans were concerned about the battery sizes on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ earlier this year. It felt like Samsung had chosen a particularly small battery for devices that had very large displays. Samsung addressed those concerns through software optimization and fast wired/wireless charging. If you thought that the 3,000mAh and 3,500mAh batteries of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ were too small, the Galaxy Note 8’s battery will leave...

Cheaper Galaxy Note 8 with 4GB RAM might be launched in China

The Galaxy Note 8 is the first smartphone from Samsung to ship with 6GB of RAM globally. Samsung has previously released variants of its flagships with 6GB of RAM. However, they have largely been limited to select markets. The Galaxy Note 8 is an expensive smartphone. It costs north of $900 in the United States and over 1,000 euro in several European markets. If a new leak is to be believed, Samsung...