Samsung trademarks ‘Voice Note’ in South Korea

Samsung has filed for a trademark for “Samsung Voice Note” with KIPRIS, South Korea’s Intellectual Property Rights Information Service. It’s unclear, however, what exactly the firm is working on, though the documentation reveals it’s a piece of “computer software that enables users to record audio.” We think it’s safe to say it’s a mobile application—but is it an entirely new one or an update for...

Galaxy Note 8 November 2017 security patch rolling out

Samsung started rolling out the November 2017 security patch to its handsets last week. The Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 (2017) were the first handsets to get it. It has since been rolled out for devices like the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy Note 5. T-Mobile was the first carrier in the US to release the November security update for this handset. The latest security patch for the Galaxy Note 8 is now being rolled out in China and Hong Kong. Galaxy Note 8...

Verizon is prepping a new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge update

According to Droid Life, Verizon will be releasing a software update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge on November 21st. The carrier hasn’t updated its support pages yet, but the update should bring the November security patch to these phones, or at least a fix for the KRACK Wi-FI exploit. Nothing is certain, though, so we’ll have to wait and see what the new update will entail for Samsung’s 2016 Galaxy S flagships on North American’s largest...

Samsung foldable smartphone listed on company’s own website

We’ve already heard a lot of rumors about the Samsung foldable smartphone over the years. Enough circumstantial evidence has surfaced in the past months to suggest that one might be launched next year. A listing for the handset has now been spotted on Samsung’s own website. The device is commonly referred to as the Galaxy X. Previous reports suggest that the foldable Samsung smartphone bears model number SM-G888N0. The same is now listed on Samsung’s...

SamMobile Daily Recap: November 20, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Tizen 3.0 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. Business Samsung wants to become a big data company Samsung will overtake Intel as top global semiconductor supplier...

SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: November 20, 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...

Watch only mode on the Gear S3 and Gear Sport can extend battery life by 40 days!

The Gear S3 got a major update today in the form of the Value Pack update, which bumps the software on the watch to Tizen 3.0 and brings it on par with the Gear Sport (read our review here). There’s a lot of new stuff on Tizen 3.0, including a Watch only mode that disables all functionality and makes the smartwatch act as a regular watch that shows the time and nothing else. It’s like an ultra version...

Samsung will overtake Intel as top global semiconductor supplier in 2017

Samsung’s semiconductor business has leapfrogged the competition significantly over the past few years. It ended Intel’s 24-year reign as the largest chipmaker in the world in the second quarter of this year. Samsung’s chip business posted higher revenue and operating profit compared to Intel during the period. Market research firm IC Insights predicts that Samsung is now expected to lead Intel in...

Canadian Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge+ get November security update

It’s raining November security patches for all but the latest Samsung flagships, with the latest devices to get the newest security update being the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy S6 edge+ in Canada. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge started receiving the November update almost a week ago, and it is now being rolled out by Canadian carriers including Bell, Telus, SaskTel, and Virgin Mobile to all three Galaxy S6 flagships. For the Galaxy S6...

Samsung Gear Sport review: When the love for fitness takes precedence

Shortly before IFA 2017, Samsung announced the Gear Sport, its latest smartwatch. The Gear Sport isn’t exactly a successor to the Gear S3, but a cross between the Gear S3 Classic and the Gear S3 Frontier, with Samsung focusing on fitness to a higher degree this time around. We’ve had the chance to use the Gear Sport for a few weeks, and in this review, we’ll take a look at whether the Gear Sport is...

Samsung Rewards is really what’s driving Samsung Pay growth in the US

The Samsung Rewards program was launched in the United States in November last year. Samsung launched the rewards program ahead of the holiday shopping season. It’s been a year since the program was launched and Samsung Rewards has proven to be a success. It’s actually what has been driving growth for Samsung Pay in the United States. Samsung Rewards is a loyalty program that rewards users for how often they use Samsung Pay at checkout. It’s similar...

Tizen 3.0 now rolling out to the Gear S3 with Value Pack update

Samsung is releasing a major update for the Gear S3 today. Called the Value Pack update, it brings Tizen 3.0 to the Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier and, as a result, a slew of new features and enhancements. With this update, the Gear S3 is running pretty much the same software as the Gear Sport, with new features and improvements that make the watch “more versatile than ever.” Gear S3 Value Pack...

New Samsung Chromebook with a detachable keyboard possibly spotted

Samsung launched the Chromebook Pro/Plus at CES 2017. The company hasn’t said as yet if it’s going to launch a new one soon. However, it appears that a new Samsung Chromebook has been spotted in the Chromium Repository. Details are slim but they do suggest that it might be one with a detachable keyboard. If this is true, then the new Samsung Chromebook is going to be a 2-in-1 device that runs Chrome OS and is also capable of running Android apps. New...

SM-W2018 hands-on video leaked, launch due December 1

It’s no secret that Samsung has a new flagship flip phone in the pipeline. The SM-W2018 is the successor to last year’s SM-W2017. Countless images of the handset have already been leaked online. There’s a leaked SM-W2018 hands-on video making the rounds online now. It certainly won’t be surprising when Samsung officially unveils this handset. It won’t be long until Samsung does that. Samsung China...

Samsung wants to become a big data company

Samsung is the leading provider of data storage products in the world. Young Sohn, Samsung’s chief strategy officer, revealed at the Samsung CEO Summit last month that about 70 percent of the world’s data is produced and stored on Samsung’s products. “Data is the new oil,” he said, pointing out that this presents a significant opportunity for the company to grow further. It seems like Samsung wants to become a big data company as well. This can prove...

Samsung reportedly orders 3D components for Galaxy S9 facial recognition

It has previously been reported that the Galaxy S9 facial recognition will be improved with a 3D sensor-equipped front camera. According to a new report, Samsung has already placed significant orders for 3D components that will power the improved facial recognition system. The new system is expected to be more accurate, fast and safer than the one on the Galaxy S8. A report out of South Korea suggests that even though Samsung will opt for 3D hardware,...