SamMobile Daily Recap: November 1, 2017 — Android 8.0 Oreo, Galaxy J3 (2017) 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 Connect gets Android 8.0 Oreo support Bixby Samsung China launches beta test for Bixby Voice Chinese support Firmware...

Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta changelog reveals what’s new

Samsung hasn’t announced the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo update yet but the leaked screenshots keep coming in. It appears that the beta is now in possession of some users as we’re seeing more and more screenshots appear on Reddit. This particular screenshot shows us the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta changelong and it reveal all that’s new with this firmware update. Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Beta Changelog It...

Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta screenshots leaked

Samsung is yet to officially announce the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta but there’s enough circumstantial evidence to suggest that the beta will be launched soon. The first Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta screenshots have now been leaked by someone on Reddit who claims to have the beta running on their Galaxy S8. It has been revealed that the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta brings Samsung Experience...

Samsung China launches beta test for Bixby Voice Chinese support

Samsung rolled out its Bixby Voice digital assistant globally a couple of months back. However, the digital assistant only has support for the English and Korean languages. Samsung did say that Bixby’s language support will eventually be expanded to Chinese before any additional languages are supported. Samsung China has now launched a new beta test for Bixby Voice Chinese support. The beta will run...

Galaxy J3 (2017) gets October security patch in the United States

The Galaxy J3 (2017) was released in the United States earlier this year. Those who own this handset will soon receive an over-the-air update notification because Samsung has started rolling out the October security patch for this handset. Samsung has released the October security patch for the Galaxy J3 (2017) model number SM-J327U in the United States. The handset is available in the country from carriers like AT&T. Galaxy J3 (2017) October...

Samsung wants to outclass Apple’s Genius Bar with ‘care centers’

The Genius Bar is a permanent fixture at Apple’s retail stores. It’s staffed by trained personnel who can perform repairs on Apple products or just offer help and advice. The experience is supposed to be simple for customers, at least in theory, but it almost never is. Customers often have to wait a long time for their turn, particularly on busy weekends when the stores are crowded. Mick McConnell,...

Samsung Connect gets Android 8.0 Oreo support

Samsung is gradually updating some of its apps with support for Android 8.0. It’s a big indication that the Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo beta program is going to be launched soon. The company has now updated its Samsung Connect app with support for the next major firmware update. The Samsung Connect app enables users to control smart devices and appliances from their phone even when they’re not at home....