SamMobile Daily Recap: October 9, 2017 — Cinema LED Display, 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: Take 22% off a SmartThings Hub Display ​Samsung is bringing its Cinema LED Display to Thailand Firmware...

Samsung showcases its latest products at GITEX Technology Week 2017

Samsung is taking advantage of one of the biggest tech events in Dubai to showcase its new products. The company is highlighting its latest innovative experiences at the GITEX Technology Week 2017 in partnership with Dubai Internet City. Visitors will be able to see the latest products from Samsung in different environments. GITEX Technology Week 2017 is taking place in Dubai from October 8 to 12. Samsung has a big presence there. The products that...

Galaxy Note 9 fingerprint sensor might take care of this customer pain point

Samsung is only just getting down to the business of selling the Galaxy Note 8 and already there are predictions about the handset’s successor. It’s believed that the Galaxy Note 9 fingerprint sensor is going to take care of a major customer pain point, one that irks many Galaxy S8 owners as well. The company introduced its gorgeous Infinity Display with the Galaxy S8. It had to reposition the fingerprint sensor at the back because of that. Many...

Daily Deal: Take 22% off a SmartThings Hub

You can currently snag yourself a SmartThings Hub for $77.99 (22% off), which is a great price to pay for a unit that sits at the centre of the IoT household, allowing users to connect an array of appliances to the internet. If you’d like to take advantage of this promotion, hit the Buy Now button below. We should note, however, that Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory available, so you’re probably going to want to act fast. The...

How to set a Live Wallpaper on the Galaxy Note 8

Live Wallpapers have been a part of Android since Eclair’s debut back in 2009 and, believe it or not, they haven’t evolved a great deal since then. Sure, there are a lot more to choose from nowadays and they consume less power, but that’s about all that’s different. Well, that and the fact Samsung decided to hide the option to use Live Wallpapers on the Galaxy Note 8—and Galaxy S8—so today we’re...

Samsung’s printer business sale to HP approved by China

Samsung announced in September last year that it had decided to sell it printer business to HP for $1.05 billion. Samsung’s printer business sale was part of the company’s restructuring efforts. It wanted to free up cash and focus more on its core businesses. This decision freed up about a billion dollars for the company while also allowing HP to further increase its position as a market leader. The company created a separate entity after the announcement...

Galaxy A (2018) series specs bump could cause a price increase

Samsung is expected to improve the Galaxy A (2018) series specs considerably, adding features like an Infinity Display and a dual camera. However, it’s likely that these improvements will drive the handsets’ price up. Latest reports suggest that the price of the new series could be higher compared to its predecessor. All of the upcoming models are expected to get a decent specs bump. Some rumors even suggest that the handsets will feature an Infinity...

​Samsung is bringing its Cinema LED Display to Thailand

Samsung will install a 10.3-meter-wide 4K Cinema LED Display at the Siam Paragon Cineplex in Bangkok, as part of an overseas supply deal it recently signed with Thai movie theater chain Major Cineplex. It will open in February next year. Unveiled back in South Korea back in July, Samsung’s Cinema LED Display is an HDR-compatible theater screen that employs next-generation picture quality and enhanced audio to provide the best possible viewing experience. “Through...

SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: October 9, 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 to launch smart building IoT system next week

Samsung will unveil an Internet of Things (IoT) system that uses artificial intelligence to automate the management of buildings on October 18, reports The Korea Herald. The concept, which has been dubbed b.IoT, will automatically control temperature and lighting using data obtained by sensors housed in closed-circuit TV units. It’s not difficult to see where b.IoT will come in use. The system can turn on climate systems ahead of the arrival of workers...

Samsung may have dibs on the Snapdragon 845 for Galaxy S9

If a new report is to be believed, Samsung is going to have dibs on the Snapdragon 845 for the Galaxy S9. It had a similar deal with Qualcomm this year as well for the Galaxy S8. Samsung manufactured Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 processor and got to keep the initial batch for itself. That’s why early this year there was no other Snapdragon 835-powered handset on the market other than the Galaxy S8. It appears that this might be the case for the Galaxy...