SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: October 2, 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 launches new SmartThings home security system in partnership with ADT

Samsung today announced the launch of a new SmartThings home security system in partnership with professional home security company ADT. The product is a professionally monitored, self-installed life safety solution that’s powered by Samsung’s SmartThings platform. The company says that combined with ADT’s unmatched professional monitoring, the Samsung SmartThings ADT home security system is “the...

SamMobile Daily Recap: October 2, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S6 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: Take 17% off a Gear S3 frontier Firmware News BlueBorne security update now arriving on the Galaxy S6...

How to use Pop-Up View on the Galaxy Note 8

It used to be that when you purchased an Android-powered Galaxy smartphone, Samsung’s Pop-Up View swipe-multitasking platform would be enabled out of the box. But nowadays, it’s switched off by default, meaning you need to turn it on before you can use it. If you’re feeling a little bit lost right now, allow me to fill you in. Pop-Up View is a tweak that lets you shrink any application by swiping...

Galaxy S9 features we can look forward to next year

We recently reported that the Galaxy S9 firmware development has begun. Our report mentioned that there will be two models – the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ – and that they’re likely to be launched early next year. Samsung fans will be wondering what Galaxy S9 features might be introduced by the company in 2018. Let’s go through some possibilities. It goes without saying that this is an opinion piece on what the Galaxy S9 may or may not have. It’s speculative....

Daily Deal: Take 17% off a Gear S3 frontier

Amazon is now selling the Gear S3 frontier for $297.98, which is a cool 17% off its recommended retail price of $349. For those unfamiliar with the unit, it’s the ruggedized, LTE-enabled variant of the firm’s flagship smartwatch, the Gear S3—and it’s definitely worth your attention. Gear S3 frontier review: Outclassing most smartwatches in the market If you want to take advantage of this promotion (we’d really recommend you do as it’s a great...

BlueBorne security update now arriving on the Galaxy S6 in Europe

Scared by the consequences of taking a lax approach, Samsung has rushed to patch the BlueBorne security vulnerability on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge in Europe by way of an over-the-air (OTA) update. From what we can tell, the upgrade—G920FXXU5EQI6 and G925FXXU5EQI6, respectively—doesn’t bundle any of the changes included in last month’s Security Maintenance Release (SMR), let alone any new features. Related: Samsung details contents of...