After using the Galaxy S8 for five months, this is my only complaint

I’ve been using the Galaxy S8 ever since it hit the shelves back in April. During that time, I’ve learned an awful lot about the device—both good and bad—so I thought I’d put together a piece describing my experience. Before we go any further, I’d like to say that I’m totally obsessed with the design of the Galaxy S8. It’s durable, ergonomic, and futuristic—I mean, what more could you possibly want?...

SamMobile Daily Recap: September 5, 2017 — Android 7.0 Nougat, Galaxy S9 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 published today. Deals Daily Deal: Save 60% on a Gear VR (2016) Firmware News Android 7.0 Nougat update now arriving on the Galaxy J7...

Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier to receive the Tizen 3.0 update

Samsung has confirmed that it will distribute the much-requested Tizen 3.0 update for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier, reports AndroidPIT. The upgrade will bring the wearables in line with the recently-announced Gear Sport on the software front. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the Gear Fit 2 is going to be subjected to the same treatment as it isn’t waterproof like its successor, the Gear Fit2 Pro—so users won’t benefit from the slew...

Screenshots: Android Nougat with Samsung Experience UX on the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 (2016)

Android 7.0 Nougat is finally arriving on the 2016 iterations of the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7, with the Galaxy J7 (2016) Nougat update rolling out in a couple of markets. Impressively, Samsung has brought over the latest version of its user experience, called Samsung Experience, to last year’s J5 and J7. It means the company is finally aiming for complete consistency across its range of devices when...

Samsung plans to develop mental health diagnosis tools for hospitals using the Gear VR

Samsung is planning to develop various mental health diagnosis tools for hospitals using its mobile virtual reality technology. The South Korean electronics giant has teamed up with Gangnam Severance Hospital and VR content maker FNI for the development of such tools. The plan is to use Samsung’s Gear VR virtual reality headset, FNI’s VR content development technology, and the Gangnam Severance Hospital’s medical data to make programs that would...

Android 7.0 Nougat update now arriving on the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India

Samsung is now pushing out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India. The upgrade, which weighs in at 1.03GB, transports compatibility for a number of new features, including enhanced notifications and refined battery saving tools, in addition to a handful of bug fixes and stability improvements. Related: Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Galaxy J7 (2016) in pictures This news comes less...

Daily Deal: Save 60% on a Gear VR (2016)

Amazon has cut the price of the Gear VR (2016) by 60%, meaning you can currently pick one up for the modest price of $39.94. But there’s a caveat: the promotion is only available 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 Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory available—and once it’s gone, it’s gone. The post Daily Deal: Save 60% on...

Galaxy S9 to sport a ‘full screen’ design, according to design patent

It’s been revealed that Samsung filed for a design patent with KIPRIS in May 2016 for a smartphone, which is believed to be the much-anticipated Galaxy S9, with an edge-to-edge display that’s equipped with a sensor cut-out, long before rumors emerged that Apple’s so-called iPhone 8 will feature a similar design. Matching up to the latest iPhone renders, Samsung’s sketches highlight the front of a...

LG Display’s talks with Samsung to provide LCD panels is on a standstill since nine months

Samsung used to source large-sized LCD panels for its TVs from Sharp. However, the company decided to stop the supply and Samsung has been in trouble since. The company was to source around 1 million panels from LG Display, Innolux, and BOD. LG LG Display started negotiating with Samsung for supplying LCD panels in January, but a deal hasn’t been struck yet between the companies. LG Display and Samsung were supposed to finalize the deal in the second...