Galaxy A5 (2018) case renders appear

We saw the first Galaxy A5 (2018) specifications earlier today and now we’re seeing purported case renders of this handset. The new Galaxy A (2018) series isn’t due until early next year. However, we’ll get to see a lot of rumors and reports in the weeks to come. That’s just how it is every year. We reported earlier today that the Galaxy A5 (2018) will be powered by Samsung’s new Exynos 7885 processor....

Samsung introduces V-NAND chips for high-performance computing and machine learning

Samsung has introduced its V-NAND based storage solutions to meet the requirements of next-generation data processing. The company also showcased solutions based on an array of solid state drives (SSDs) at this year’s Flash Memory Summit that was held in August in Santa Clara, California. Samsung announced that it would launch 1Tb V-NAND chips next year, which will be the industry’s first three-dimensional...

SamMobile Daily Recap: September 25, 2017 — Bixby Voice, Galaxy A5 (2018), Galaxy A7 (2018) 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. Bixby Bixby Voice review: A story of unfulfilled potential Business Samsung Electronics’ Q4 2017 operating profit estimated...

Daily Deal: Take 73% off a first-generation Gear 360

Amazon has temporarily slashed the price of the first-generation Gear 360, which is Samsung’s award-winning camera that’s capable of taking 360-degree photographs and videos, down to just $94.00 (73% off). If you want to take advantage of this promotion, hit the Buy Now button below. We strongly advise you 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: Take...

Bixby Voice review: A story of unfulfilled potential

The aim of this Bixby Voice review is to determine whether Samsung has done a good enough job with its new virtual assistant. There are some things that set it apart from the competition. It leaves a lot to be desired in other aspects. Bixby Voice right now is a story of unfulfilled potential. There is a long way to go before it can be crowned king of the virtual assistants. First, some background....

Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018) may launch in these countries

There have been a few rumors and leaks in the last couple of months claiming to offer details on Samsung’s 2018 iteration of the Galaxy A series. While we cannot confirm whether or not these leaks are accurate, we have managed to get the names of the countries where the Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018) may be made available. This list is by no means final, and it’s possible these phones might not launch in all the listed countries and even launch...

Galaxy A5 (2018) specifications surface online

We’ll soon start hearing a lot of rumors and reports about the Galaxy A (2018) series as Samsung is due to launch it early next year. The first Galaxy A5 (2018) specifications have now surfaced online. A benchmark listing for the SM-A530F has been spotted which gives us an idea of what the Galaxy A5 (2018) specifications might be. The Geekbench listing for the Galaxy A5 (2018) reveals that it’s going...

Samsung to make chips with dedicated cores for processing AI-related data

Samsung, the largest chip maker in the world, is in urgent need to make chipsets that have dedicated cores for processing artificial intelligence-related data. Although the company has released its AI-powered digital voice assistant Bixby for the Galaxy S8 duo and the Galaxy Note 8, the Exynos 8895 chipset that powers the phones do not have a dedicated processing unit for AI-related tasks. Samsung has now embarked on research and development...

Samsung Electronics’ Q4 2017 operating profit estimated to hit $13.6 billion

Samsung Electronics became the most profitable technology firm in Q2 2017, leapfrogging Apple, thanks to solid revenues from its chipset and display manufacturing arms. The company was recently named among the top five influential Asian brands by Forbes. Now, it is being reported that the company could hit an estimated operating profit of $13.6 billion for the fourth quarter of this year. Samsung Electronics Q4 2017 Operating Profit Estimation According...

SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: September 25, 2017

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly Firmware Magazine. You can think of it as your go-to resource to find out which of your Samsung devices has received a new update or if it’s going to receive a new firmware update in the near future. To keep things interesting, we present the Firmware Magazine in new designs every week. It will always include the important details about firmware updates such as the firmware versions, device model numbers,...

Samsung rolls out security patches to fix BlueBorne vulnerability

We recently reported that software updates released this month for several Samsung smartphones lacked the September 2017 Android security patch. The Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S6 duo, Galaxy S5, and the Galaxy A5 (2016) received updates this month sans the September security patch. Yesterday, the Galaxy S7 received a new software update, and we found out that it contains the fix for the recently surfaced...