الثلاثاء، 28 نوفمبر 2017

You may soon be able to share your Samsung Pay transactions

Samsung has built a feature for Samsung Pay that allows users to view a list of all their past transactions and share them to various social networks, including Facebook and Twitter, according to a patent spotted on KIPRIS’ database.

Samsung Pay Story, which the firm describes as a “system for sharing buying experiences,” is expected to be introduced in a future update for Samsung Pay, in an attempt to spread awareness of the payment platform using social media.

The firm, as outlined in the patent documentation, will run a “Pay Story with Celebrities” campaign to encourage users to trial the feature. Influencers will be able to share details of their purchase, along with a snapshot and a rating.

It’s essentially Facebook’s check-in feature, but for purchases. Users will, of course, have the option to choose the information they want to share—so they don’t have to include the price or a picture of their purchase, for example.

Samsung’s long-term plan, however, is to turn Pay Story into a social network of sorts; users will be able to view a list of nearby facilities that accept Samsung Pay, together with their respective ratings and reviews (think: Yelp).

Samsung could build its own social network

There’s also scope for Samsung to expand Pay Story into a friends-based service, though that seems like a bit of a far-fetched idea at this precise moment in time—but that’s not to say that won’t happen in the not-too-distant future.

If enough people are taking advantage of Pay Story’s external sharing feature, there’s no reason why the firm shouldn’t let them to build a list of contacts within Samsung Pay who can view a hand-picked selection of their transactions.

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Galaxy A7 (2016) gets update with S Bike mode support in India

Two weeks after the Galaxy A5 (2016) was updated with support for S Bike mode in India, Samsung is rolling out a similar update for the Galaxy A7 (2016) in the country. Samsung has announced availability of the update in its forums, and along with support for S Bike mode, the update also installs the Samsung Members app on the device and bumps the security patch date to November 1. The Samsung Members app was always available for download from the Play Store, and the update will install it for anyone who doesn’t already have it on their phone.

Galaxy A7 (2016) gains S Bike mode support

It’s the opposite for S Bike mode, however. While the phone will support S Bike mode after the update, you will have to download the necessary app from the Play Store before you can use it. For those unaware, S Bike mode is for bike riders who number in the millions in India and want to focus on the road instead of being distracted by the phone. Once enabled, S Bike mode disables all incoming calls and notifications, albeit with a provision for allowing calls to come through if they’re important.

S Bike mode also supports NFC tags for quick activation, and even for emergency calls, the user has to reduce the vehicle’s speed to below 10 kilometers an hour. The feature was first introduced on the Galaxy J series phones, and if you’re interested, you can check out this post to see how S Bike mode can be set up. The post targets Galaxy J smartphones, but the process should be the same for the Galaxy A5 (2016) and Galaxy A7 (2017).

The update should be rolling over the air, and you can force it show up right away from the Settings » Software update menu. You can also wait for an automatic notification reminding you of the update’s availability, although that can typically take a few days.

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SamMobile Daily Recap: November 28, 2017 — Cinema LED Display, Galaxy S9 and more!

Galaxy S8 owners reporting frustrating camera focus bug

A number of Galaxy S8 owners have taken to Samsung’s Community Forum to report a frustrating issue that’s preventing their handset from automatically focusing when taking pictures using the default Camera application and third-party offerings, like Snapchat.

With autofocus out of play, one would think that you’d be able to use manual focus—but you can’t. No matter what mode you’re shooting in, the device consistently churns out blurry images—and that isn’t what you’d expect from $700+ smartphone.

Here’s the good news: Samsung has issued a statement on the matter, outlining a few things you can do to rectify the bug (listed below). If they don’t work, however, you can send your unit in for repair under the terms of the firm’s one-year warranty.

  • Ensure your handset’s operating system and all of your applications are up-to-date.
  • Gently tap the back of your unit to lodge any loose components back into place.
  • Clear all application caches and data.
  • Perform a full factory reset.

Hardware- or software-related?

We’ve contacted Samsung for some additional information and to ultimately find out whether the glitch is hardware- or software-related. We’ll update this post if/when we hear back. In the meantime, let us know whether you’re experiencing the issue.

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Unlocked Galaxy Note 8 gets November security patch update in the US

Those owning an unlocked Galaxy Note 8 in the US are finally getting the latest security patches on their phone. An update with the November 2017 security patch is rolling out to the unlocked model of the Galaxy Note 8 in the country. Verizon, in fact, is also releasing an update for its carrier-locked variant, but that one seems to have only the October security patch (although it does include a fix for the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability).

Verizon’s update for its carrier-locked variant includes changes to the Live Focus interface in the camera. After the update is installed, the Live Focus ready notification will be shown with a bright yellow background, so it’s easier to know once the camera is ready to take a Live Focus photo. The update also adds “+” and “-” icons to the background blur adjustment slider so users can tap on them to increase or reduce the level of background blur in Live Focus mode in incremental steps.

Unlocked Galaxy Note 8 gets November security patch update in the US

It’s unclear if these camera app changes are included in the update for unlocked models or in the update for international variants. We can’t say until one of our Note 8 units gets the update, which could take a while judging by the pace of software updates for Samsung’s costliest flagship. If you’re using an unlocked Galaxy Note 8 in the US or elsewhere and have received this update, feel free to let us know by leaving a comment.

To get the latest update on your Galaxy Note 8, go to the Settings » Software update menu and tap on Download updates manually. You can also download the firmware for your respective carrier from our database and use a PC for getting on the latest build.

Firmware Details:

Model SM-N950U1
Model name Galaxy Note8
Country
Version Android 7.1.1
Changelist 12461033
Build date Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:39:55 +0000
Security Patch Level 2017-11-01
Product code BST
PDA N950U1UEU2BQK1
CSC N950U1OYM2BQK1

 

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[Poll] Check out these concept images of a Galaxy S9 with minimal bezels

We had recently published a story talking about the possibility of the Galaxy S9 featuring as much as a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. There’s no guarantee the rumor will pan out, but if the Galaxy S9 does launch with next to no bottom bezel and reduced top bezel, a couple of concept images give us a nice example of what Samsung’s upcoming flagship might look like.

These concept images are quite cool, and we’d love it if this is the final design of the Galaxy S9. It may not look uniform if the top bezel is bigger than the bottom bezel, but it would allow Samsung to keep the necessary components in place without using a notch and also take things closer to a true bezel-less design. Again, there’s no telling what the Galaxy S9 will actually look like unless live images of the device make an appearance, but if these concept images are anything close to reality, you won’t find us complaining.

Check out the concept images below, and let us know your thoughts through the poll and by leaving a comment!

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Here are a few real-life images of the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8

The Burgundy Red version of the Galaxy S8 goes on sale in South Korea today, and it looks like some folks have already gotten their hands on the device. Ice Universe, a constant source of reliable information on Samsung devices, has shared pictures of the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8, with the pictures taken right after the phone was unboxed.

Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 in the flesh

In the flesh, the Burgundy Red treatment isn’t as striking as it is in Samsung’s promotional images, but the phone looks beautiful nonetheless. If anything, it makes us sad that red isn’t a color option that Samsung makes available at the very beginning of a flagship’s market launch. We can see a lot of takers for the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8, even though it is coming at a time when the S8 is no longer the latest Samsung flagship and will also be succeeded by the Galaxy S9 in a few months.

Here are a few real-life images of the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8

That’s not to say the Galaxy S8 isn’t an excellent phone, and at its current prices, it’s a great purchase. But one thing that needs to be kept in mind is that the Burgundy Red color, in addition to being exclusive to South Korea at the moment, doesn’t seem to be available for the Galaxy S8+, which is the handset we would recommend thanks to its bigger battery. But then again, there are plenty of consumers who prefer compact phones, and the Galaxy S8 is the best you can get in that department thanks to the fact that Samsung offers the same spec sheet across both models other than downsizing the battery on the non-Plus S8.

What you think of the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 now that you have taken a look at real-life images of the phone?

Here are a few real-life images of the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8

Here are a few real-life images of the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8

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Samsung has purportedly begun testing the Galaxy S9 with Android 8.0 Oreo

It looks like Samsung has begun testing the Galaxy S9 in earnest. Galaxy Club is reporting that both the regular S9 and the Plus models are currently being tested with Android 8.0.0 Oreo. There’s nothing concrete to go on here, but it should come as no surprise that Samsung is putting its upcoming flagship through the paces already. Software development takes time, and testing usually starts early to make sure the software and hardware work well together in the final product.

Galaxy S9 software testing underway with Android 8.0.0 Oreo

Galaxy Club notes that the Galaxy S9 is being tested on Android 8.0.0 and not Android 8.1, but that’s yet another unsurprising factor here. Samsung has never been the leader when it comes to launching new phones with the most current Android build, and Android 8.1 is in the beta stage for even Google’s Nexus and Pixel devices. Then there’s also the fact that not every point Android version upgrade has features that are targeted at non-Google devices.

Furthermore, Samsung often has some of those features already implemented in its software before Google brings them to the core Android OS. Samsung could switch to Android 8.1 at a later stage in the testing process, but going by the way the company usually handles things, it might not happen until a few months after the Galaxy S9 has gone on sale. The same goes for the Galaxy S8, which is most likely going to get Android 8.0.0 when the Oreo beta program ends and the official update begins to roll out.

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Exclusive: Galaxy A7 (2018) might not launch in most of Europe

We can’t confirm if Samsung is throwing away the existing naming scheme for its upcoming Galaxy A smartphones, and we can’t be completely sure if the Galaxy A7 (2018) will be skipping most of Europe when Samsung’s new A series goes official. But we can say that the latter is looking somewhat plausible based on the information we have received. According to our sources, Samsung might not be planning to launch the A7 (2018) in most European markets, with only Germany, Poland, and Russia on the list of initial launch countries.

No Galaxy A7 (2017) for Europe?

While we can’t confirm it’s set in stone, it might not be surprising to see Samsung limiting Europe to the Galaxy A5 (2018). With the Infinity display on-board, the A5 (2018) could be the right device for those who prefer compact phones and those who like large displays. Just look at how compact the 5.8-inch Galaxy S8 is despite having plenty of screen estate. The Galaxy A7 (2018), if it has a display sized 6 inches or larger, may be a better fit for markets where big-screen phones are popular, while the A5 (2018) would offer the best of both worlds in other markets.

Of course, that’s just speculation on our part, and there’s no telling what the reasoning would be. But with no 2018 iteration of the Galaxy A3 in the works, it’s possible Samsung will make the A5 (2018) the primary and only option in some markets. It certainly wouldn’t be a move as bad as the one the Korean giant made back in 2015 when it chose not to release the Galaxy Note 5 in the Europe, and it might be that Samsung will decide to bring the A7 (2018) to the European continent at a later time.

Whatever the case, we’ll do our best to dig up more information to get a clearer picture of what the company is planning as far as availability of its 2018 Galaxy A phones is concerned.

Exclusive: Galaxy A7 (2018) might not launch in most of Europe

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Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 goes on sale in South Korea

What is perhaps the most exquisite color option for the Galaxy S8 has gone on sale in Samsung’s home country. The Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 can be purchased in South Korea starting today, and Samsung says the new color variant will also come to other markets in the future, although it hasn’t mentioned specific country names (as is usually the case with new flagship color variants).

According to Samsung, the “new, luxurious hue accentuates the elegance of the Galaxy S8’s ergonomic glass and metal form, creating a seamless and refined aesthetic that will resonate with a wide range of tastes.” That’s just a sugar-coated way of saying the Burgundy Red S8 looks beautiful, and we certainly agree. As with all other color variants, the front of the device remains black to make the Infinity display stand, with the Burgundy Red treatment given to the glass at the back and the metal on the sides.

Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 now available for purchase in South Korea

With the Burgundy Red color in the mix, the Galaxy S8 is now available in a total of seven color options (counting the Rose Pink variant launched in Europe). Yes, not all of them are available in every market, but that’s just the ground reality we will have to live with. Also, there seems to be no Burgundy Red version of the Galaxy S8+, and it’s unclear if it will be released in the near future (possibly in some of the other markets where the Burgundy Red S8 is going to be launched).

What do you think of the newest Galaxy S8 color?

Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 now available for purchase in South Korea

Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 now available for purchase in South Korea

Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 now available for purchase in South Korea

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Samsung’s 4K Cinema LED Display is en route to Europe

Samsung has revealed that it’s bringing its 10.3-meter-wide 4K Cinema LED Display to Europe. The first unit is currently being prepped for installation, as part of a partnership between the firm, Arena Cinemas and Imaculix AG, at Arena Cinema Sihlcity in Zurich, Switzerland, with a launch scheduled to take place next year.

Showcased at an event in South Korea back in July, Samsung’s high-resolution Cinema LED Display is an all-in-one theater screen that employs next-generation picture quality and enhanced audio to provide the best possible viewing experience, without the distracting gray stripes associated with traditional projectors.

Related: World’s first Cinema LED display unveiled by Samsung

“Based on elimination of the projector beam and the high luminosity of the Cinema LED, there are a host of new possibilities for interior design, and we are removing the existing furnishings, and implementing an innovative seating concept to provide a new kind of cinematic experience,” said Edi Stöckli, owner of the Arena Cinemas.

Cinema LED Display could make an appearance in your home

Samsung is looking to supply a scaled-down version of its Cinema LED Display to customers wanting one in their home, in an attempt to combat sluggish QLED TV sales, according to a recent report. Before that’s a reality, however, it will first need to find a way to slash the unit’s extortionate five-figure price tag.

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Galaxy J7 Pro gets an update with the November security patch

The Galaxy J7 Pro was launched as a more feature-packed version of the Galaxy J7 (2017) in a handful of markets, offering Samsung Pay support and higher internal storage. It was updated with the October security patch last month in some of the countries where it is available, and Samsung is now pushing the security fixes for the month of November to the beefed-up Galaxy J7 (2017).

Galaxy J7 Pro November security patch

The update is rolling out in Paraguay, but it will hopefully expand to other markets in the coming days, especially as the November security patch is an important one. In addition to plugging 61 Android vulnerabilities and six Samsung ones, the November update brings a fix for the KRACK exploit that affects millions of Wi-Fi-enabled devices. There have been no reports of major exploitation of the KRACK vulnerability, but it’s an critical fix nonetheless.

To get the new update on your Galaxy J7 Pro, head into the phone’s settings, tap Software update, followed by Download updates manually. We also have the firmware available in our database. Got the update on your Galaxy J7 Pro in your country? Let us know by leaving a comment!

Firmware Details:

Model SM-J730G
Model name Galaxy J7 Pro
Country
Version Android 7.0
Changelist 12497245
Build date Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:16:11 +0000
Security Patch Level 2017-11-01
Product code PSP
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Samsung narrows gap with Apple in Q3 smartphone sales, reveals new report

Samsung narrowed the gap with Apple in terms of smartphone sales in the third quarter, revealed data published by Strategy Analytics on November 28. The South Korean manufacturer maintained its lead in shipments, accounting for 21.2 percent of the market, followed by the Cupertino company with a 11.4 percent share.

Related: Samsung beats Apple in smartphone sales during Q3 2015

Apple accounted for a total of 32 percent of the industry’s combined revenue in the July-September period, while Samsung was responsible for 23.1 percent. That 8.9 percentage-point gap marks a drop from the 15.5 percentage points posted in the third quarter of 2015, according to The Korea Herald.

The Cupertino company also came out on top in the operating profit department

Apple was responsible for 69.9 percent of the total profit in the smartphone market in the third quarter, with Samsung accounting for a meagre 21.8 percent. The gap represents an 18.8 percentage point drop—down from 66.9 to 48.1—over the cited period, it has been revealed.

Strategy Analytics concluded that while Apple posted lacklustre performance results on the back of the delayed release of the iPhone X, Samsung was successful as it diversified its smartphone portfolio, which covers the budget Galaxy A and flagship Galaxy S series, even if the statistics suggest otherwise.

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