SamMobile Daily Recap: September 26, 2017 — Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy Note 8 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. APK Samsung Milk Music being shut down for good, streaming to be integrated in Samsung Music Samsung updates Note 8’s...

Samsung Milk Music being shut down for good, streaming to be integrated in Samsung Music

Samsung launched its music streaming service called Milk Music in 2014. It wanted to take on established rivals with the service but Samsung Milk never got the response from users that Samsung would have liked. Milk was limited to users in South Korea, United States, China, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. It decided last year that it was no longer feasible to keep the service up and running. Samsung started shutting down Milk in various markets...

Someone created a Samsung DeX laptop and it’s not half bad

You may have heard of the Samsung DeX dock but there has never been a Samsung DeX laptop, at least not officially. A member over at the XDA forums has worked on a very cool DIY project to create his very own Samsung DeX laptop. It’s not half bad, to be honest. Samsung DeX was introduced earlier this year with the Galaxy S8. The dock enables the flagship to power a PC-like experience. It hooks up to an external monitor and peripherals PC-like functionality....

Samsung’s SM-W2018 enters testing, firmware spotted

It has been rumored multiple times over the fast few months that Samsung has a new flagship flip phone in the pipeline. The company hasn’t confirmed anything about this device as yet. Reports suggest that it’s called the W2018 and that it’s going to have flagship-level specifications. The flip phone, bearing model number SM-W2018, is reportedly going to feature a pair of 4.2-inch Full HD displays, a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB RAM, 64GB of storage...

[Poll] Would you like to see the iPhone X’s notch on the Galaxy S9?

There’s no denying the fact the Infinity Display that debuted on board the Galaxy S8 is fantastic, but ever since Apple took the wraps off the iPhone X, we’ve noticed a number of readers request that Samsung adopts a similar near-bezel-less notch design for the upcoming Galaxy S9, because they believe it’s more immersive. Until we’ve seen the iPhone X for ourselves, we won’t be able to say whether that’s the case. What we can say, however, is that...

Galaxy A5 (2017) Blueborne fix released

Samsung has recently been sending out firmware updates to fix a major security vulnerability known as Blueborne. The company today rolled out the Galaxy A5 (2017) Blueborne fix. Earlier today, Samsung also released the fix for this vulnerability for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The Blueborne vulnerability is a security exploit that was recently discovered. It affects Android, Windows and even some iOS devices. The vulnerability enables hackers to...

Samsung updates Note 8’s Air Command and Live Message features, other apps

If you head over to Galaxy Apps on your Galaxy Note 8 today, you will see updates to a slew of Samsung’s proprietary apps. Most of these are updates to basic apps like messages, contacts, clock, and the Samsung video player, but for the Note 8, you will also see updates to the Air Command and Live Message features. The Live Message update is a substantial one. On the newest version, you can now...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review: More than just a Galaxy S8+ with an S Pen

When designing the successor to the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7, Samsung had two choices: come up with something entirely new that pushes the boundaries, or play it safe by taking something it knows works—cough, cough, the Galaxy S8, cough—and adding to it. The firm took the latter approach. The result is the Galaxy Note 8, a handset that’s been dubbed a “Galaxy S8+ with an S Pen” by various members...

Daily Deal: Take 8% off a Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand

You can currently snag yourself a Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand for $31.49 (8% off). Don’t let its name fool you, though. This charger isn’t only compatible with Quick Charge-enabled devices. It also supports regular charging speeds on Qi-enabled smartphones. Review: Samsung Fast Wireless Charging Stand makes charging very convenient If you like the sound of this particular promotion and want to take advantage of it, hit the Buy...

Galaxy S8 update brings Blueborne vulnerability fix, other improvements

Samsung is finally releasing an update to the Galaxy S8 and S8+ to fix the Blueborne vulnerability, following a slew of other devices that were updated earlier this month. Once again, the update keeps the security patch date at August 1, although the changelog does mention that the latest Google security patches are applied. We’re guessing Samsung has either implemented the September security patch...

How to block ads on Samsung Galaxy smartphones running Nougat

If you’ve been irked by them, there is a way you can block ads on Samsung Galaxy smartphones running Nougat. You may not even remember that you checked this option during your phone’s setup process. That’s because most users just fly through the setup process without really paying attention. When you agree to all of the terms while setting up your phone, you actually agree to receive these ads twice....

Samsung India’s online store offering numerous discounts as part of anniversary sale

Samsung India is celebrating the anniversary of its online store, called Samsung Shop, and offering discounts on a slew of devices. The sale started yesterday and will go on until September 30, and the highlights include a Rs. 4,000 cashback on the Galaxy S8+ for HDFC bank credit card holders, a free Galaxy S8+ for those who buy the company’s new QLED TV, and an additional 5 percent discount on all...

Samsung overtakes Toyota to become the top brand in Asia

The global rankings released by US consultancy firm Interbrand reveal that Samsung has overtaken Toyota for the first time to become the most valuable brand in Asia. The Best Global Brands 2017 list from Interbrand has 11 companies from Asia. South Korean companies have improved their positions on the list compared to their Japanese rivals. Interbrand’s valuation of top global brands now puts Samsung...