August security update for Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8+ available in more countries

In a surprising move, Samsung released the latest security patch for its flagship phones at the start of the month. The company usually updates its mid-range and budget phones with a new security patch before it makes its way to the flagships, but in August, we have seen the security patch update arrive on the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9, and the Galaxy Note 8. And now, the update is available in more countries for at least the Galaxy S8+ and the Galaxy...

As Galaxy Note 9 launch gets closer, what are you most looking forward to?

It’s almost time for Samsung’s next flagship smartphone to make its official appearance. Samsung will take the stage in New York City in a little over two days to confirm everything that the leaks and rumors have already told us about the Galaxy Note 9. And there’s so much the phone will offer over not just existing Note flagships, but also the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Galaxy Note 9: What’s got you most excited? The Galaxy Note 9 will have a big...

[Poll] Android 9.0 Pie is official: Any bets on when Samsung will first release the update?

Android 9.0 is Pie, as Google has now made official. Android Pie is set to roll out to Pixel devices today, just around two days before Samsung will take the stage in New York to unveil the Galaxy Note 9. It’s as we feared: The Galaxy Note 9 will be launched after Android 9.0 has been released, though it’s not like this isn’t something we expect every year when a new Note flagship arrives. And Android Pie isn’t a huge upgrade like Oreo was, so it’s...

Fortnite for Galaxy Tab S4 might be an exclusive release as well

While it hasn’t been officially confirmed as yet, multiple reports have suggested that Fortnite for Android is actually going to be a timed-exclusive for the Galaxy Note 9. The most popular game on the planet will soon be released for Android and it’s believed that Samsung and developer Epic Games has inked a partnership to launch the title with the Galaxy Note 9. However, it appears that this exclusivity may not be limited to the Galaxy Note 9....

Galaxy S10 concept envisages the future

The rumor mill is already churning for the Galaxy S10 even though Samsung hasn’t launched the Galaxy Note 9 officially yet. That’s going to happen in a few days and the rumor mill will then be fully focused on next year’s flagship smartphone. There haven’t been any reports so far to suggest that the Galaxy S10 will look drastically different compared to its predecessor. That’s the future that this Galaxy S10 concept video envisages. Galaxy S10 concept It...

Galaxy Note 9 camera gets AI, Samsung to sell S Pen separately

A lot has already been revealed about the Galaxy Note 9. Countless renders and live images of the upcoming flagship have been leaked online as well. Samsung won’t really surprise us with much on August 9 when it officially unveils the Galaxy Note 9. However, some new information has surfaced today from a Reddit user who claims to be “Very close with a Samsung national trainer.” It’s not uncommon for retail professionals to know and share information...

Galaxy Note 9 Fortnite promotion spotted on Epic’s website

Samsung offers many freebies with its flagship Galaxy smartphones to entice customers. The freebies range from smartphone accessories to in-app items and subscriptions in the Galaxy Apps store. Sadly, most of the previous digital freebies were lackluster, but that may not be the case with the upcoming Galaxy Note 9 promotion. It appears Samsung and Epic Games (the studio behind Fortnite) have cooked...

SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: August 6, 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’s IFA press conference will be on August 30

Samsung is days away from launching the much-awaited Galaxy Note 9 at the Unpacked event on August 9 in New York, but that’s not the only high-profile event from the company this month. It is also gearing up for the IFA 2018 trade show in Berlin from August 31 to September 5. The company will kickstart its IFA tour with a major press conference on August 30, and it has started sending out press invites for the same. Typically, home appliances tend...