Galaxy A6 get closer to a release on AT&T and Sprint in the United States

The Galaxy A6 has been in the works for a release in the United States for some time. Word initially got out that the handset would be launched by AT&T, but we were later able to exclusively confirm that Sprint will be launching the A6 as well. A precise release date or time frame for either carrier is still a mystery, but freshly received Wi-Fi certifications for the AT&T (SM-A600A)...

Galaxy J3 (2017) gets Wi-Fi certification with Android 8.0 Oreo

The Galaxy J3 (2017) has been certified running Android 8.0 Oreo by the Wi-Fi Alliance, bringing the update a step closer to the smallest of Samsung’s J series trio from last year. Now that Samsung has kicked off the rollout of the Oreo update for its mainstream flagships and mid-range devices, it’s only natural for the company to turn attention to Oreo for its budget phones. The Galaxy J3 (2017), however, might not get Android 8.1, unlike the 2017...

Software support win? Galaxy Note 9 is already getting August security patch update

The Galaxy Note 9 is no longer a secret, with a couple of leaked photos having revealed Samsung’s upcoming flagship in the flesh. And, well, it seems like the first leak that came up, the one with a cracked Galaxy Note 9 in the frame, had another image that we missed. And, would you believe it, Samsung is already pushing the August 2018 security patch to the device with a software update. Galaxy Note...

Galaxy S9 update enables Super Slow-mo recording for 0.4 seconds at 480 fps

The Galaxy S9 was updated with the July 2018 security patch earlier this week, with the changelog also noting improvements to Super Slow-mo videos. But it turns out the update makes an important change to the feature. After installing the latest update, you will be able to take Super Slow-mo videos that slow down a 0.4-second moment to around 12 seconds in manual mode. Manual videos will be shot at...

Galaxy S9/S9+ sales were reportedly poor in the second quarter

Initial reports about the Galaxy S9/S9+ sales have been mostly positive, but things seem to have changed substantially in the last quarter. There has been a growing number of reports in the last couple of months about the sluggish sales of the latest Galaxy flagship smartphones. Even the company’s Q2 earnings guidance is hinting at a slowdown in the Galaxy S9 sales. A new report from Samsung’s home...

New Galaxy Note 9 live image shows the Dual Aperture camera lens

Our first look at a Galaxy Note 9 in the flesh came earlier this week, showing off a design similar in most respects to the Galaxy Note 8. Today, we’re getting another look at the device thanks to a new leak that shows off the US unlocked variant of the phone. The camera setup at the back is clearer in the new image and reveals two lenses that seem similar to the ones on the Galaxy S9+, suggesting...

The Galaxy S10+ may be the last handset of its kind

Samsung’s heir apparent has been particularly focusing on the company’s mobile division to improve its contribution to Samsung’s bottom line. A new report claims that Samsung wants to adjust its flagship models to improve profitability which has been hit by saturation in the high-end segment of the market. The company has reportedly been discussing the possibility of merging its Galaxy S Plus and Galaxy Note models into a single product. It would...

Samsung collaborates with NASA to create a VR lunar experience

Samsung has launched a 4D lunar gravity VR experience ‘A Moon for All Mankind’ (AMFAM) at the Samsung 837 in New York. It’s a visual and physical VR experience for consumers that uses the Galaxy S9+ and the Gear VR to recreate a fictional moon mission to experience lunar gravity. To mimic the partial gravity experience of walking on the moon to make the AMFAM feel realistic, Samsung...