High-speed Samsung microSD cards heavily discounted on Amazon.com

If you’re looking for a microSD card for your smartphone or any other device that accepts SD cards, Amazon.com has nice discounts running on Samsung’s Evo Select microSD cards at the moment. 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB variants are all available for a considerably lower price than what they normally cost. Higher the storage, bigger the discount For $60 (40 percent off), you can pick up a 256GB class 10 card. If you own a Galaxy Note 9, you can pick...

Samsung’s AR Emoji feature isn’t optimized enough for budget and mid-range phones

Samsung has been quite serious about bringing new camera features from its latest flagships to existing devices. AR Emoji, which debuted on the Galaxy S9, is now supported on the Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy A8 Star, and the Galaxy A7, just to name a few. It also made its way Samsung’s budget lineup with an update to the Galaxy J7 Duo, and we can rest assured we will see AR Emoji on new Galaxy devices across various segments in the coming months. I...

Fresh SM-W2019 images reveal the new flip phone in all its glory

Samsung has a new flip phone in the pipeline that it’s going to launch in the coming weeks. Some fresh SM-W2019 images have surfaced online today. They show off the device in all its glory. We have previously seen some leaked images of this device as well. It appears to be quite similar in design to its predecessor, the SM-W2018. The company is yet to confirm when this device will be unveiled....

Galaxy S6 update rolling out, brings October 2018 security patch

The Galaxy S6 crossed its three-year software support period earlier this year, but as is par for the course, that isn’t stopping Samsung from releasing a new security update for the device. The Galaxy S6 is getting an update in South Africa at the moment, carrying software version G920FXXU6ERI1 and the October 2018 security patch. Galaxy S6 October security update released Since the Galaxy S6 is almost four years old, the new security update...

[Poll] Galaxy S9 will run in DeX mode without the dock on Android Pie

The Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 brought support for turning the phone’s display into a trackpad, removing the need for an external mouse to use the DeX Station. Then the Galaxy Note 9 came out with the ability to run in DeX mode with just a USB Type-C to HDMI cable, a feature the Galaxy Tab S4 supports as well. And thanks to Android Pie, DeX mode will be coming to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Galaxy...

Samsung promises foldable and 5G phones as mobile division disappoints

Samsung posted record profits in Q3 2018 which were largely contributed by its semiconductor division. This has been the case over the past few years. Samsung’s mobile division hasn’t contributed significantly to its record profit run. It’s a similar story in Q3 2018. The company revealed today that its mobile division has reported a drop in earnings “despite solid sales of its flagship smartphones.” It attributed the decline in earnings and profit...

Samsung manages expectations after posting record Q3 2018 profit

Samsung released its Q3 2018 earnings guidance last month. It predicted record profits this past quarter compared to the same period last year. Samsung expected sales of 65 trillion won or $57.5 billion and 17.5 trillion won or $15.5 billion in operating profits. That would have smashed its record for the highest profit ever in a single quarter. The company today released its full earnings results for the quarter. It has indeed met expectations with...

Galaxy J7 Duo update introduces AR Emoji to Samsung’s budget lineup

Samsung has been bringing many camera features from its newest flagships to mid-range devices and existing flagship phones in recent months. Devices like the Galaxy A8 Star and Galaxy S8 were updated with the AR Emoji camera mode, and the feature has now come to Samsung’s budget lineup. The Galaxy J7 Duo seems to be the first J series phone to be getting AR Emoji support, although it remains to be...

[Poll] If the Galaxy S10 looks like this, would you buy it?

A recent report about the Galaxy S10 suggested that its front camera might be under the display. The company has teased this implementation of the front camera already. It has shown off others as well which give us an idea of how Samsung will go about killing the notch. The company was never one to adopt the notch. It continues to stick to its guns even though many of its rivals have gone the notch...

The best wireless headphones to go with your Samsung Galaxy

Many of us use our phone to listen to music or watch TV shows. It’s convenient to have all your music and access to Netflix on your phone, no matter if you’re commuting, on the plane, or at home. To enjoy your music like it’s intended, you need the right headphones, so we have gathered the best wireless options around for your Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet. The high-end option: Bang &...

Samsung’s foldable phone display might be branded Infinity-V

The Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) next month is expected to be the world’s first official look at the company’s mainstream foldable smartphone. Even if the device itself doesn’t make it, Samsung could show off a “detailed conceptual image” and highlight its features and user interface. And thanks to a trademark application, the possible branding for Samsung’s foldable phone display has been revealed. Samsung...

Addicted to Fortnite? Download the Galaxy Fortnite watch face

Fortnite for Android started out as an exclusive for Samsung’s smartphones and tablets. Naturally, you can’t play these games on a smartwatch, but if you’re addicted to Fortnite and own a Gear/Galaxy smartwatch, you might be interested in a Fortnite watch face that’s available on the Galaxy Apps store. Fortnite watch face is based on the game’s Galaxy skin This watch face is based on the Galaxy skin...

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 update brings RCS messaging support, October patch

North American carrier T-Mobile has released a new update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, bringing support for RCS Universal Profile 1.0. Thanks to Universal Profile 1.0 support, Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners will be able to send files up to 100 MB in size via standard messaging to other users with Universal Profile 1.0 support on their devices. Galaxy S8 RCS support now live on T-Mobile The new...

New Samsung image sensors will further promote multi-camera phones

Multiple cameras are now the norm for smartphones. The new Samsung image sensors that have been announced today will help promote them even more. They will be able to integrate multi-camera systems in their devices with maximum space utilization. Cameras are now an important distinguishing feature in smartphones. Manufacturers have consequently integrated multiple cameras while maintaining the sleek...

SDC 2018 sessions to focus on Bixby, SmartThings and Gaming

Samsung will hold its annual developers’ conference next month. It has provided additional detail about the SDC 2018 sessions today. Samsung will highlight its latest technology at the event that developers and business partners can utilize. We will get an insight into the company’s software advancements as well. SDC 2018 sessions will focus on some key technologies Bixby will be in focus at the event. Samsung’s AI platform will be the subject of...

SamMobile Daily Recap, October 29, 2018: Samsung 512GB cards, security updates, 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. Phones Samsung’s cheapest fast wireless charger is coming soon Polls PUBG or Fortnite: Which one are you playing on your...

Samsung’s cheapest fast wireless charger is coming soon

A month ago, the Korean media revealed that Samsung might be bringing wireless charging to non-flagship Galaxy phones. It’s uncertain if and when that will happen, but the Korean giant now has a more affordable fast wireless charger to sell us. A new fast wireless charger with model code EP-P1100 is now listed on Samsung’s website with a price tag of €34.99. Samsung wireless chargers to...

PUBG or Fortnite: Which one are you playing on your Galaxy device?

It’s not an understatement to say that PUBG and Fortnite are the most popular titles in multiplayer gaming right now. The arrival of PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) on mobile devices as a free title made it an instant hit, and Fortnite followed in August as an alternative with a light-hearted tone and Minecraft-like building elements. Fortnite’s launch on Android as an exclusive for Galaxy phones and tablets made it less accessible at first,...

Galaxy A3 (2017) October 2018 security update is out

Samsung’s last compact mid-range Galaxy A smartphone is now getting an update with the latest Android security patch. The Galaxy A3 (2017) is being updated with the October 2018 security patch in Turkey, Morocco, and the UAE. The update comes with build number A320FXXS4CRJ1. Galaxy A3 (2017) October security update released The October 2018 security patch fixes a dozen critical Android OS vulnerabilities and 11 critical ones discovered in Samsung’s...

Samsung’s 512GB microSD card costs as much as a mid-range phone

The Galaxy Note 9 is the first Samsung phone to offer official support for 512GB microSD cards. However, the company didn’t have a 512GB card of its own to offer alongside the phone when it went on sale around the world. But Samsung did confirm that it would release a 512GB card at some point, and it is now listed officially on the company’s website in Germany. Samsung’s 512GB microSD card is quite...

Android Pie will bring floating mode to Samsung Keyboard app

Android Pie will bring many new features to Samsung devices. One of those will be a floating mode for the Samsung Keyboard app. Yes, it’s a feature that Samsung phones already had a few years back. Many of these features were termed as gimmicks by the competition back then, but with popular keyboard apps like Google Keyboard (now called Gboard) recently adding the floating mode ‘gimmick’, it seems...

Galaxy A5 (2016) October 2018 security patch update released

Another Galaxy smartphone is being updated with the October 2018 security patch this week. The Galaxy A5 (2016) is now receiving an update in various European markets. The new software version is A510FXXS7CRJ5 for some markets and A510FXXS7CRJ6 for others, but both include the latest security patch. Galaxy A5 (2016) October security patch available in many countries The October 2018 security patch fixes a dozen critical Android OS vulnerabilities...

Is this why the frequency of Samsung’s security updates has gone up recently?

In the last couple of months, Samsung has been doing better at releasing regular security updates for many of its devices, especially flagship phones. And part of the reason for that might be Google’s stricter contract with manufacturers. Google now mandates regular updates for devices that have been activated by more than 100,000 users (referred to as popular devices henceforth). Google’s rules for security updates got stricter in 2018 Google had...