Netherlands’ Air Force picks Galaxy S9 Enterprise Edition for its employees

The update model and openness of the ecosystem make Android smartphones less appealing for deployment in many enterprises and government institutions. Samsung tried to address some of the challenges by launching Enterprise Editions of its high-end devices and creating enterprise-deployment and management tools like Samsung Knox. The Galaxy S9 and A8 Enterprise Edition models, launched earlier this year, were part of this strategy. It appears the...

Galaxy J6+, Galaxy J4+ and Galaxy J2 Pro get November 2018 security patch

This month may have come to an end but there are a lot of Samsung devices yet to receive the November 2018 security patch. Samsung continues to roll out the latest security maintenance release for these devices. Handsets like the Galaxy A6+, Galaxy J6, Galaxy A8 (2018), Galaxy S8 and more have received it in recent weeks. Samsung is now rolling out the said security patch for the Galaxy J6+, Galaxy J4+ and the Galaxy J2 Pro. November 2018 security...

FCC documentation confirms Infinity-O display for the Galaxy A8s

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A8s in China in early 2019. The phone’s rumored Infinity-O display seems to be confirmed by an FCC listing for the device. Also visible is Samsung’s new 19.5:9 screen aspect ratio. Galaxy A8s visits the FCC Today, the FCC published its documentation on Samsung’s upcoming SM-G8870 or the Galaxy A8s as it is likely to be called. We do not get to see the actual...

Galaxy Fold could be what Samsung calls its foldable smartphone

Will Samsung’s much-awaited foldable smartphone be called the Galaxy Fold? That’s what a new trademark registration suggests. Samsung has said that it will release this device next year but not revealed what it will be called. Previous reports claim that it may be called the Galaxy Flex. Some of you will agree, though, that Galaxy Fold is a more suitable name for a device that folds more than it flexes. The...

Galaxy S9 camera gets Flaw Detection, Scene Optimizer with Android Pie

Android Pie may increase the steps needed before one can record a video on a Galaxy S9, but it also brings some new camera features. These camera features, Scene Optimizer and Flaw Detection, debuted on the Galaxy Note 9 and have also been seen on some mid-range devices Samsung has launched in recent weeks (such as the new Galaxy A9). New Galaxy S9 camera features with Android Pie Let’s talk...

Galaxy S9 Android Pie hotfix update fixes issues with second beta release

Samsung has just released a hotfix update for the Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta. The first update to the initial One UI beta brought fixes for many bugs, but two major issues managed to slip through. Many users had complained about their mobile data connection not working on the second Pie beta, and this has been fixed with the hotfix update. Also fixed is a problem that prevented some apps from opening. A...

[Poll] What would you like to see more of on SamMobile?

We strive to offer you the very best content here on SamMobile. That effort requires us to be mindful of what our readers want. We often look for feedback from you so that we can better shape our content policies based on your expectations. That’s the reason why we’re putting up this poll. Vote below and let us know what you’d like to see more of on your favorite website. Whether you want more news about Samsung firmware or want to find out how good...

Samsung Electronics was the fourth largest R&D spender globally, says PwC

According to a report from PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Samsung Electronics was the 4th largest R&D spender globally during the one-year period beginning H2 last year. The report which looked into the R&D spending of 1000 major firms, placed Samsung’s R&D spending at $15.3 billion, netting it the 4th rank for the second year in a row. The Korean giant’s investments in R&D went up by 6.8% year-on-year and accounted for 6.8% of the...

South Korea indicts 11 people for leaking Samsung’s OLED secrets to China

Samsung isn’t just competing with Chinese companies in the smartphone market. Chinese component manufacturers are also eyeing the Korean giant’s lead in this market. Samsung has been able to retain its dominance largely due to its greater technological prowess and scalability. The protection of Samsung’s intellectual property is, therefore, key to its very survival. Its lead in the market is no laughing matter. Samsung Display has a near monopoly...

Galaxy Watch LTE gets a firmware update in the US

Samsung is pushing a new firmware update to the LTE version of the Galaxy Watch in the US. It is a tiny update that may include improvements in the device stability and some minor bug fixes. The update is based on Tizen 4.0.0.1 and is available for the Galaxy Watch on both T-Mobile and Verizon networks. The latest update carries the build numbers R815USQU1BRJ6 and R805USQU1BRJ6 for...

Here’s a hack to change icons and themes on Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta

One UI brings plenty of sweet visual changes to Galaxy smartphones, but the icons for Samsung’s proprietary apps have received some flak for being worse than their Android Oreo counterparts. And on the Android Pie beta, Samsung isn’t letting users use third-party themes and icons, so beta testers are currently stuck with the stock icons and theme. However, there is a way to get around that limitation,...

Samsung kicks off second phase with One UI beta UK release

The much-awaited second phase of Samsung’s Android Pie beta program has seemingly kicked off with the One UI beta UK release. Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ owners in the country can now register for the beta program through the Samsung Members app. Once registered, they can download the beta firmware. When Samsung announced the beta program, it confirmed that additional markets would get it in the second...

Samsung releases second Android Pie beta for the Galaxy S9

Samsung has just started rolling out the second Android Pie beta for the Galaxy S9. This is not the second phase, mind you. There’s no word as yet on when the beta will be expanding to additional markets. It’s a new beta build that’s rolling out now for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The latest beta build will certainly bring some improvements as Samsung continues to tweak the update. That’s the main...

Galaxy J7 Pro touch problem seemingly caused by Android 8.1 update

It appears that the Galaxy J7 Pro touch problem many users have complained about has been caused by the Android 8.1 Oreo update. Samsung started rolling out the update for this device about a month ago. Users have taken to Samsung’s official forums to complain about the touchscreen being completely unresponsive after they install the update. Reports have come in from users in several countries including India. The issue obviously has a major impact...

One UI (Android Pie) feature focus: Samsung keyboard gets floating mode

The Samsung Keyboard app received many new features with Android 8.0 Oreo, such as high-contrast themes, a customizable toolbar, and new emojis, stickers, and GIFs. And the app is getting even more functionality with One UI/Android Pie. One of the new Samsung Keyboard features in Pie is a floating keyboard mode. Samsung keyboard gets its shackles removed in Pie As the name suggests, floating keyboard...

Galaxy Note 9 One UI (Pie) beta program registration open in the US!

Here it comes, folks. Samsung has opened up the One UI (Android Pie) beta program to Galaxy Note 9 owners in the US. Before you get excited, let’s just say that the company is now allowing users of the unlocked model to register for the beta. The actual update is yet to start rolling out, although that should change soon enough. Registrations now open for Galaxy Note 9 Pie beta According to XDA Developers,...

No one knows the date for phase two of the Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta program

Recently, we have been getting many comments and emails asking when the Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta program will start in countries like the UK and India. And our answer is: No one knows. That’s the disappointing truth, and this is how it has worked with previous betas as well. Samsung has never offered a concrete date for any beta release or expansion. Most info that has come out has been through...

Samsung is reportedly investing $40 million in Niantic for Galaxy-exclusive games

According to a report in The Inquirer, Samsung is reportedly investing £31 million (~$40 million) in Niantic, creator of Ingress and Pokémon Go, for Galaxy-exclusive games. The deal supposedly involves pre-loading Niantic’s games on Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones and may be announced in the next few weeks according to a source quoted in the report. The main attraction of the deal, the report says, is an exclusive Harry Potter game which will use Samsung’s...

Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy M smartphone surfaces on Geekbench

Samsung’s plan of shaking up its mid-range and budget smartphone lineups has started picking up the pace. A new Galaxy M series of smartphones are expected to replace the current crop of the Galaxy J, On and C series next year. Few weeks ago, we also exclusively reported about two Galaxy M phones that Samsung is working on. We later received exclusive information about a third...

[Poll] How are you liking the Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta?

It has been nearly two weeks since the Galaxy S9 One UI (Android Pie) beta program has been live in South Korea, Germany, and the US. Samsung doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to expand the beta program to more countries, which is slightly worrying given the company has said the final Pie update will be released in January for both the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9. But that’s a worry for later–Samsung has never been known to be timely with major Android...

First Galaxy S10 Exynos 9820 benchmark looks promising

The first Galaxy S10 Exynos 9820 benchmark appeared online today. The SM-G975F model of Samsung’s upcoming flagship has surfaced on AnTuTu. It’s internally referred to as “beyond2” and may be branded as the Galaxy S10+ when it’s released. Samsung’s Exynos 9820 processor will power the Galaxy S10. Samsung officially announced it two weeks ago. It features a fourth-generation custom processor, an LTE...

One UI (Android Pie) feature focus: Navigation button gestures

A nifty alternative for software navigation keys that Samsung introduced with the Galaxy A7 (2018) is becoming a standard feature with Android Pie. With Samsung adopting software navigation keys for all devices, there are going to be many complaints about those keys taking up useful screen estate. And that’s where navigation button gestures in Android 9 come in. Replace navigation keys with gestures On...

Three variants of a Galaxy S10 model certified in Russia

Samsung is working on at least four different models of its upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S10. There will be an entry-level Galaxy S10 with model number SM-G970x and two premium ones with model numbers SM-G973x and SM-G975x. Samsung is also developing a fourth Galaxy S10 variant which will be the star of the S10 lineup. The former three models have already received their certification from...

Samsung Galaxy A8s specs leaked, release expected in January

The Samsung Galaxy A8s specs have surfaced online in a new report. Samsung had mentioned this handset in passing during its Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s event in China about a month ago. It also teased that this would be the company’s first notch-free smartphone. Reports suggest that Samsung’s Infinity-O display might make its debut on the Galaxy A8s. Subsequent reports had suggested that the Galaxy A8s display would have a hole in the panel for the...

Samsung may have finalized the Galaxy S10 camera specs

There has been a lot of interest about the Galaxy S10 camera specs lately. Samsung is expected to pull out all the stops for the upcoming 10th Anniversary flagship. It may launch as many as four different models of the Galaxy S10 all of which will have some differences in the camera department. A report from South Korea claims that Samsung has locked down its suppliers for the circuit boards it will use for the Galaxy S10’s cameras. The inference...

Samsung’s Android Pie camera UI brings a change you may not like

Android Pie for Samsung smartphones will bring with it, among other things, an updated camera interface. If you have installed the One UI beta, you will have already played around with the new interface. It’s not exactly drastically different from what we have on Android 8.1 Oreo, but Samsung has made a few key changes. And one change in particular might not be to everyone’s liking. An extra...