AT&T launches the Galaxy A6 (2018) in the US

Samsung launched the Galaxy A6 about five months ago. The company said back then that it would release this handset in select markets across Asia, Europe and Latin America. A North America release was not mentioned at that point in time. Subsequent reports suggested that a US launch was possible for this handset. The reports had also mentioned that AT&T could be the carrier partner for this device in the country. That’s precisely what has happened...

Galaxy P30 pictures show no in-display fingerprint sensor

Some Galaxy P30 pictures have surfaced online and they don’t show the rumored in-display fingerprint sensor. Samsung is expected to release a separate handset this year with a display-based fingerprint sensor. Recent reports have suggested that this device will get an optical fingerprint sensor. That’s because Samsung is saving the more advanced ultrasonic sensor for the Galaxy S10 that’s due next...

Samsung’s new Odyssey+ WMR headset receives 3C certification

Microsoft added a Mixed Reality platform to the Windows 10 as part of the Fall Creators Update released in October last year. Responding to Microsoft’s mainstream push into AR and VR, many PC OEMs launched Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets towards the end of last year. Samsung also joined the party with its Odyssey headset and motion controllers. Though not a major PC maker, Samsung’s WMR headset...

Recap: What we discussed in our YouTube live stream this week

We just concluded this week’s YouTube live stream. These live streams give us a great opportunity to interact with you, our loyal readers, live and discuss all of the latest Samsung-related news. We had a full agenda in this live stream as well. The new Galaxy A7 was the star of the show. It’s Samsung’s first smartphone with three rear cameras and we had it with us in the live stream. We also talked about Samsung’s bold new marketing stunt involving...

Samsung gave the Galaxy S9 for free to an Apple community

Apple is Samsung’s main competitor in the premium smartphone segment. The Cupertino company, however, enjoys a much loyal fanbase when compared to Samsung, or for that matter any other brand on the planet. This makes Samsung go to great extent to convince Apple fans users to switch to its products through various marketing campaigns. The Korean company has often mocked devoted Apple fans with its ads, but the company has taken a slightly different...

Galaxy Note 9 camera improvements arrive in new update

Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update which brings improvements for the Galaxy Note 9 camera. The handset has one of the best cameras you can find on a flagship smartphone today but there’s always room for improvement on the software front. Those who found the camera software a bit lacking in terms of further enhancing the imaging experience will be happy with this update. The company has started...

Galaxy Watch Golf Edition launched with Smart Caddie app

Samsung today announced the launch of the Galaxy Watch Golf Edition. This variant of its new smartwatch comes with the Smart Caddie app. If you have ever played golf you know just how important a caddy is on the course. They know the geographical features well and are a good resource on courses that you’re not familiar with. There are plenty of watches available on the market that are geared towards...

We’ll be live on YouTube tomorrow – tune in to see the triple camera Galaxy A7!

We cover a lot of interesting news about Samsung products every week so there’s always plenty to discuss with our readers. We have started conducting live streams on YouTube for this purpose so that our readers can join in and engage with us live. We’ll be going live on our official YouTube channel tomorrow, Friday, at 12:00 Amsterdam time (3:30 pm Delhi, 11 am London). There’s a lot that we will be talking about, such as Samsung’s renewed commitment...

Cloud Silver is officially the latest Galaxy Note 9 color option

A render surfaced a couple of weeks ago suggesting that Samsung might offer the Galaxy Note 9 in a new color option. The render revealed that it would be a shade of silver and that’s exactly what the company has announced today. Samsung’s latest color option for its flagship is called Cloud Silver. Initial reports had suggested that this color option may only be launched in the United States. We dug...

Scene Optimizer on the Galaxy A7 is a dedicated (separate) camera mode

With the Galaxy Note 9, Samsung introduced a new camera feature called Scene Optimizer. Scene Optimizer’s task is simple: Try and detect the kind of scene and subject that the user is trying to take a photo of and then optimize the photo’s colors to make it pop. On the Note 9, you can either turn Scene Optimizer on or off and then take photos in Auto mode. On the Galaxy A7, that’s not the case. The...

Samsung will manufacture crypto mining chips for Squire

The hype around cryptocurrencies may have come down a bit, but there is still enough interest in the idea and technology behind it for many companies to get involved and make money. As the world’s largest semiconductor company, Samsung also saw an opportunity and entered the cryptocurrency market earlier this year by making ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) chips for mining hardware firms. It appears Samsung Semiconductor has found a...

SDC 2018 keynote speakers announced by Samsung

Samsung today announced the SDC 2018 keynote speakers. The company confirmed its dates for the Samsung Developer Conference 2018 three months ago. It will showcase the advancements it has made in software at its annual developer conference. It will be extra special this year as some hardware-related announcements will be on the agenda as well. The Samsung Developer Conference 2018 is going to take place on November 7-8 in San Francisco. It was held...

Samsung Experience 10 Launcher APK surfaces for Oreo-powered phones

We got our first glimpse at the Samsung Experience 10 launcher about a week ago. A leaked Android Pie for Galaxy S9 build had surfaced which gave us our first glimpse at the upcoming major firmware update. The Samsung Experience 10 Launcher APK is now available for download and it’s compatible with Samsung’s Oreo-powered devices as well. This Samsung Experience 10 Launcher has been pulled from that...

Samsung partners with PUBG Mobile for a global tournament

Samsung was the exclusive launch-partner for Fortnite on Android, although the exclusivity didn’t last for any meaningful amount of time. Last week, the company announced a Fortnite contest in partnership with the popular Fortnite streamer Ninja. The contest, which is open only to the Galaxy Note 9 and Tab S4 users in the US, promises attractive prizes to the winners. If you are in the PUBG camp, then Samsung has something for you as well, sort of....

Galaxy P30 might not have an in-display fingerprint sensor

There’s been plenty of speculation and rumor mongering about when exactly Samsung will release a phone with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It hasn’t made its way into the flagship Galaxy phones yet, and recent rumors have suggested that Samsung will be bringing such a fingerprint sensor to the Galaxy P30 later this year. But a new rumor is now claiming that may not be the case. Galaxy P30 features might not include in-display fingerprint...

Samsung may soon launch ‘Gradation Covers’ for its new smartphones

Samsung has significantly improved the competitiveness of its budget smartphones this year with Infinity displays and thoughtful software features. This has helped the company to regain some of the lost market share in countries like India. The company is also changing its strategy for the midrange smartphones and has already launched the Galaxy A7 (2018) as part of it. Apart from the devices themselves, it appears Samsung is focusing on launching...

Exclusive: Galaxy P30 storage and color options revealed

Samsung is working on a new handset with an in-display fingerprint sensor which will be launched as part of a new Galaxy P series. This device is expected to arrive before the end of this year. The Galaxy S10 will thus not be Samsung’s first smartphone with an in-display fingerprint sensor. That title will go to the Galaxy P30. It has been reiterated in recent rumors that the Galaxy P30 will be Samsung’s first in-display fingerprint sensor phone....

New Galaxy A7 price and release date in India confirmed

Samsung today confirmed the new Galaxy A7 price and release date in India. The Galaxy A7 is Samsung’s first smartphone with three rear-facing cameras. India is one of the first markets to get this device. The new handset brings a premium design, a triple-camera system at back and promises of superior performance. Samsung says that it developed the Galaxy A7 based on consumer insight which shows that nearly half of Indian millennials use their smartphone...

Galaxy Note 9 is Consumer Reports’ highest-rated smartphone

Incremental changes in a new smartphone may not sound very appealing on paper but may result in a great device that is a joy to use and easy to recommend. It seems to be the case with the Galaxy Note 9 as well if we go by all the praise the device is receiving in the recent weeks. At the time of the announcement, not many people were excited with the Galaxy Note 9 due to its incremental upgrades, but the narrative seems to have changed quite a bit...

Galaxy P30 may be Samsung’s in-display fingerprint sensor phone

Samsung was expected to introduce its in-display fingerprint sensor with the Galaxy S10. If recent reports are anything to go by, the company will be launching a couple of new handsets before the Galaxy S10 with this technology. It’s Samsung response to the competition from Chinese rivals like Huawei who have already released devices with this technology. The company is expected to launch a new series – Galaxy P – for this purpose. The Galaxy P30...

Samsung files a trademark application for ‘Samsung Buds’

Samsung has filed a trademark application for ‘Samsung Buds’ at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) last week. Unfortunately, we don’t have any credible reports or rumors surrounding this name so far, and all that we have are some calculated guesses. Beginning with the trademark itself, Samsung Buds sounds like a possible name for earphones if we go by the current trend in the...

Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+ official, price in India confirmed

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+. These entry-level handsets have been leaked considerably over the past few weeks. There’s nothing in today’s announcement that’s going to surprise us. At least the official pricing and availability information about these devices is now public. Samsung says that these new devices have been “created especially for young millennials.” It...

Samsung Galaxy A7 India launch set for September 25

Samsung India has revealed on Twitter that the new Galaxy A7 will be launching in the country on September 25th. The company has posted a link to the Galaxy A7 on online retailer Flipkart, suggesting it will be the exclusive online seller of the Samsung’s first smartphone with three rear cameras. Samsung isn’t revealing the Galaxy A7 price in India just yet, but that should change on the launch date. Galaxy A7 India launch happens next week The Flipkart...

Specs of the Samsung four camera phone have surfaced

Amid rumors that there’s a Samsung four camera phone in the pipeline, the company confirmed an event for October 11. The invite subtly hints at a device with four cameras. Our information suggests that the handset will be called the Galaxy A9. It will indeed come with four rear facing cameras. This will be the first smartphone from Samsung to feature four rear cameras. The company has already launched its first triple camera device, the new Galaxy...

Samsung is reportedly planning to cut down memory chip output next year

Thanks to the stellar performance of its semiconductor business, Samsung posted record profits in the last couple of years. The impressive growth in its chip business also helped Samsung to emerge as the world’s largest chipmaker in the world, ending Intel’s 24-year reign at the top. Many analysts, however, saw this growth as temporary, driven by a volatile boom in the semiconductor industry. It appears the boom days are coming to a close and the...

First Galaxy A7 (2018) firmware now online, wallpapers available

Samsung has said the new Galaxy A7 will go on sale sometime this fall, and it looks like some markets could see the phone hit retail shelves within the next week or two. The first Galaxy A7 (2018) firmware are now available in the SamMobile firmware database for Turkey, India, and the UAE. Oddly, the phone is running Android 8.0 and not Android 8.1. That’s a shame considering cheaper devices like...

Confirmed: These are the three Galaxy S10 model numbers

Plenty of rumors in the last couple of months have suggested that the Galaxy S10 will be released in three variants. We have now been able to confirm the model numbers Samsung will be using for the three Galaxy S10 variants. Two of the Galaxy S10 model numbers are SM-G970F and SM-G975F, following Samsung’s usual tradition. What about the third Galaxy S10 model? That will be the SM-G973F. Testing on all three Galaxy S10 models has begun Samsung is...

Good Lock 2018 update brings enhanced Multi Window functionality

After a long hiatus, Samsung resurrected the much-loved Good Lock app in June this year. In our hands-on with the app, we were impressed with the long list of features and deep customization options it offers to Galaxy owners. The app is now receiving an update with new features, including a new add-on called MultiStar. Latest Good Lock 2018 update improves multitasking The MultiStar add-on focuses...