SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: July 9, 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 overtakes the iPhone in the Dutch workplace

Apple’s iPhone used to have a commanding lead in the Dutch workplace but Samsung has managed to overtake its rival in the Netherlands last year. This, according to a new report from research firm Computer Profile. Its latest survey shows that companies and organizations have increasingly been reducing their reliance on the iPhone and this has played into Samsung’s hand. Samsung rules the Dutch workplace Computer...

Galaxy S8 and Note 8 get stickers in the Samsung Calendar app

Samsung is rolling out an update to the Samsung Calendar app via the Galaxy Apps store. The update brings stickers support in Xalendar to the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 users. Until now, Samsung Calendar supported stickers only on the Galaxy S9/S9+ but is now available on older flagship devices as well. While some might find using stickers in a calendar silly, they can act as easy-to-read visual identifiers...

Rumor: Exynos 9820 SoC could have the Mali-G76 MP18 GPU

The Galaxy S10 will come with a newer version of Samsung’s Exynos chip (and Qualcomm’s equivalent Snapdragon chip in some markets), that much is as certain as the sun rising in the east every day. That chip is expected to be the Exynos 9820, the successor to this year’s Exynos 9810, and a rumor is providing information on one key spec of the new chipset. According to Chinese leakster Ice Universe, the Exynos 9820 will have the Mali-G76 MP18 GPU. Mali-G76...

We visited Samsung’s first Experience Store in Paris and it was amazing

Samsung has now opened its first Experience Store in France. Located at the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysées in Paris, the store has been open to the public from July 6. It spans across two floors and showcases Samsung’s wide range of products and services to the visitors. The interior design of the place is influenced by iconic Parisian landmarks. We visited the location in Paris and were amazed...

Galaxy J3 launched on Cricket Wireless as the Galaxy Amp Prime 3

The 2018 Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 went on sale on all the major US carriers recently. One of the two devices, the Galaxy J3, is now available on Cricket Wireless as the Galaxy Amp Prime 3. Other than the rebranding exercise, there doesn’t seem to be any difference in specifications of this device from other J3 variants in the US. Same device under a different name The Galaxy Amp Prime 3 comes with...

Galaxy A6 update released with July 2018 security patch, Secure Wi-Fi feature

Samsung seems to have plenty of updates rolling for its A series devices since late last week. The Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) have finally received the Oreo update, and Samsung has also released an update for the Galaxy A6. This update includes the July 2018 security patch and marks yet another instance of the latest security patch being released for a mid-range smartphone first. Galaxy A6 update brings July 2018 security patch The Galaxy A6...

Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) Oreo update rolling out in Russia

Samsung has finally released the Galaxy A8 (2018) Oreo update, bringing an end to months of waiting for owners of the company’s latest premium mid-range phones. The Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) are currently being updated to Android 8.0 Oreo in Russia. The rollout seems to have started over the weekend, and since it’s already mentioned on Samsung’s official website that details software updates, it should be available for most (if not all)...

Good Lock 2018 gets an update with new functionality and bug fixes

It’s been less than a month since we were introduced to Good Lock 2018. The latest iteration of Samsung’s powerful customization app has been made available for a number of markets since then, and the company has now released a major update for Good Lock 2018 and its associated apps/features. The update fixes a number of bugs and introduces new functionality. Good Lock 2018 update released When you...

Galaxy A8/A8+ Android Oreo update will bring Dolby Atmos and new camera UI

Samsung has already rolled out the Android 8.0 Oreo update to many of its flagship and midrange offerings. Given the breadth of its lineup, there are many eligible Galaxy devices still waiting to receive the Oreo update. The Galaxy A8 and A8+, which were launched earlier this year with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, are part of this waiting list as well. It appears the Oreo update status of the Galaxy A8 series...

Galaxy S10+ may also feature a dual front camera

Samsung is now expected to ship three models of the Galaxy S10 which is not something that the company has done before. It has been launching two models of its flagship Galaxy S handsets ever since the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge were released back in 2015. Next year’s flagship lineup is expected to feature an entry-level Galaxy S10 model in addition to the successors of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Galaxy S10+ dual front camera Reports suggest...

Samsung to improve VR experience with ‘Anti SDE AMOLED’

The Gear VR has helped Samsung make significant inroads into the virtual reality market but the headset itself leaves a lot to be desired. The relatively low screen resolution leaves users wanting more even if they’re using a flagship handset like the Galaxy S9 with the headset. This is due to a phenomenon called the “Screen Door Effect (SDE).” Simply put, the Screen Door Effect is the fine black grid of lines that you will sometimes notice when...