Samsung launches the 128 GB variant of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in India

After the official unveiling in Barcelona, Samsung didn’t waste any time in bringing the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ to India. The latest Galaxy flagship smartphones were available for purchase in India from March 16 onwards, in line with other major markets around the world. Both the devices were available in 64 GB and 256 GB storage variants so far. Available currently in offline channels According to an NDTV report, Samsung has quietly launched the...

Samsung set to face Dutch Consumers’ Association in court over updates

Back in 2016, the Dutch Consumer’s Association filed a summary lawsuit against Samsung demanding regular software updates and transparency in the update schedule. The judge did not pass a verdict then as the issue was too complex for the legal process adopted. In November that year, the Consumers’ Association filed a more comprehensive lawsuit to pursue the matter further. The two parties are now going to face each other in the District Court of...

SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: March 26, 2018

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...

Samsung Premium Care for the Galaxy S9 will soon cover aftermarket enrollment

Samsung has confirmed that it will soon open up Samsung Premium Care for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ to aftermarket enrollment. The company launched its extended warranty program in the United States with the Galaxy S8 last year and later expanded it to the Galaxy Note 8. While customers are able to sign up for Samsung Care for Galaxy S9 when they purchase their handset, it doesn’t allow them to enroll the Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ after the fact, but...

Samsung reportedly wants to sell 1.5 million QLED TVs in 2018

Samsung wants to further expand its position in the global premium TV market which is why the company has reportedly set an internal goal to sell 1.5 million units of its QLED TVs in 2018. It’s a very ambitious target considering the fact that the company is believed to have sold 1 million units just last year. If it’s able to achieve this figure it would translate into a 50 percent surge in sales in just one year. Samsung wants to dominate the premium...

Samsung and KDDI conduct 5G trial in Japan with prototype tablets

Samsung and KDDI have been working closely to showcase the potential and performance of 5G in real-life scenarios since 2015. In December last year, the companies ventured out to demonstrate 5G connectivity on a moving train for the first time. Continuing their collaboration, Samsung and KDDI have now announced the successful completion of a 5G field trial at the Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Japan. Samsung’s end-to-end 5G solutions were...

You can now use Samsung Pay in Dubai to pay your taxi fare

Paying your taxi fare in Dubai just got a lot easier. You can now use Samsung Pay in Dubai to settle your fare as taxis are now capable of accepting this payment method. Samsung Pay was originally launched in the United Arab Emirates in April last year, allowing users in the country to make payments on the go effortlessly using their smartphones. Use Samsung Pay in Dubai to pay taxi fare The United...

Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy A7 receive latest security patch

As we approach the end of the month, Samsung is rolling out the latest security maintenance release to more supported devices. It has released the March 2018 security patch today for the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy A7 (2017). The relevant firmware files are now available for download. March 2018 security patch rolling out to more devices Samsung detailed the March 2018 security patch over three weeks ago. It brings all of the fixes that...

Galaxy Note 8 Oreo update will be out for all US variants in 2-3 weeks

Samsung finally released the Galaxy Note 8 Oreo update on March 16 and it’s now being rolled out gradually in more markets across the globe. The firmware for the international unlocked variant is already available for download. Galaxy Note 8 owners in the United States have yet to receive the update and the company has now revealed that it’s going to release the Galaxy Note 8 Oreo update for all US variants in 2-3 weeks. It has also made a similar...