Galaxy A5 (2018) Infinity Display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio confirmed

It was first reported several weeks ago that the upcoming Galaxy A (2018) devices will feature an Infinity Display. Evidence has now surfaced online which confirms that the Galaxy A5 (2018) Infinity Display will indeed have an 18.5:9 aspect ratio like the Galaxy S8. The Galaxy S8 was Samsung’s first device with an Infinity Display. It has slim bezels and eliminates the physical home key. If the Galaxy A5 (2018) is getting this then we can reasonably...

SamMobile Daily Recap: November 8, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, 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. Firmware News Galaxy C9 Pro now receiving Android 7.1.1 Nougat update in India Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ getting the...

Wallpaper Wednesday: Illustration

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting five illustrated backgrounds. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ — and just about any other smartphone on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want to download and set one as your wallpaper, simply...

Galaxy Note 8 Tip: Hover S Pen to scroll in apps

This is a Galaxy Note 8 feature that some of you might not have discovered yet, particularly those who are new to the Note family. It’s possible to use the S Pen to scroll in apps. It’s just one of those features that you get the most out of your Galaxy Note experience. We’ve already covered many Galaxy Note 8 Tips & Tricks extensively to help you take full advantage of all the features that your new phablet offers. If you tend to use the S Pen...

Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 is major winter goals

Winter is just around the corner and it’s a beautiful season. The leaves change color and the air has a certain je ne se quoi. The fashion trends change as well so as you pull out your best winter clothes and capture those perfect #wintergoals selfie, Samsung has just the right accessory for you. Ahead of the upcoming holiday season, Samsung is launching a Burgundy Red Galaxy S8. The color fits perfectly with the season and will certainly make you...

Deepsea Blue Galaxy Note 8 will be available in the US from November 16

The Galaxy Note 8 was launched with four color options namely Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Deep Sea Blue and Orchid Grey. The company has a habit of not offering all options at launch in all markets. This enables it to nudge sales along by launching a new color option several months after the handset has been released. That’s precisely what it’s doing with the Deepsea Blue Galaxy Note 8. Samsung today...

Galaxy S9 could enter mass production as soon as next month

The upcoming Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ could enter mass production as soon as next month, according to reliable tipster Ice Universe. If that turns out to be true—and we have no information to doubt the source’s claim—there’s a chance Samsung’s next flagship could hit the shelves a little sooner than expected. While the prospect of holding the Galaxy S9 before April may excite you, it’s important to consider that the firm would have had to sacrifice...

Galaxy C9 Pro now receiving Android 7.1.1 Nougat update in India

Samsung has today released the long-awaited Android 7.1.1 update for the Galaxy C9 Pro in India. The upgrade bundles all of the changes you’d expect to find baked into Nougat, as well as the tweaks included in Experience 8.5, the latest consumer build of the firm’s user interface. Experience 8.5 doesn’t bring a great deal to the table, other than integration for Samsung Cloud, a revamped Device Manager...

Samsung’s preparing to launch the Galaxy J2 Pro (2017) in Africa

Samsung is preparing to release the upcoming Galaxy J2 Pro (2017) in Africa, according to a prematurely-published support page on its website. The handset, which was recently spotted on the Federal Communications Commission’s online database, is expected to feature near-identical internals to the Galaxy J2 (2016). According to the accompanying documentation, the biggest difference between the Galaxy J2 Pro (2017) and the Galaxy J2 (2016) is that...

What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo Part 10: Lock screen clock updated

Last week, we documented a number of changes included in the Android 8.0 Oreo beta for the Galaxy S8—and now we have another one to add to our list: the Lock screen clock changes color to match the wallpaper you’re using. The feature is far from perfect, though. It tends to use the same shade for any background that includes the slightest trace of blue. The same can be said for red. We’re confident, however, that Samsung will improve it in the future. It’s...

Sprint releases October maintenance update for the Galaxy Note 5

Sprint is the first carrier to start distributing last month’s Security Maintenance Release (SMR) for the Galaxy Note 5 in the United States. Intended to compensate for the upgrade Samsung missed in September, the OTA bundles 215 patches for vulnerabilities in the Android operating system and six for the firm’s own software. Related: Samsung details contents of October security patch It’s worth noting, however, that October’s release doesn’t bundle...