Samsung Galaxy Book 2 release nears as it picks up FCC certification

We first heard about the possibility of a new Windows-powered Galaxy Book a couple of months back. The device was spotted on Russia’s EEC portal. One of its variants, the SM-W737N0, was later spotted obtaining regulatory approval from South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency. If that wasn’t enough circumstantial evidence to suggest that the tablet would arrive in the near future, the same variant...

Samsung launches an LTE-enabled SmartThings Tracker

Samsung has announced the launch of an LTE-enabled SmartThings Tracker. It’s a small GPS tracking device that relies on LTE-M (a specialized network for IoT devices) to share location information. The Tracker can be easily attached to anything and anyone such as pets, children, laptop bags, luggage, keys, etc. The concept is not entirely new as others have launched similar products before, but, unlike...

Galaxy J6 Prime may be launched as the Galaxy J6+ in some markets

We reported about a new Galaxy device with the model number SM-J610F that surfaced at the FCC last week. It was believed to be the rumored Galaxy J6+, but the FCC listing mentions the device name as the Galaxy J6 Prime. Interestingly, the same model has now been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website as the Galaxy J6+. From the certifications so far, it appears Samsung will sell the SM-J610F model...

Samsung Galaxy Watch review: A clockwise march towards perfection

The Galaxy Watch, the Gear S3’s true successor, has taken a long time to arrive. Two years, to be precise, with the Gear Sport filling in for the Gear S4 last year as a smartwatch completely focused on fitness tracking. Has Samsung used all that time to make the best smartwatch, or does the Galaxy Watch still leave something to be desired? Let’s find out in our Samsung Galaxy Watch review. Design The...

My Emoji Maker may arrive soon for the Galaxy Note 8 and other devices

It appears that Samsung could bring the My Emoji Maker app to other Samsung devices like the Galaxy Note 8. It was introduced with the Galaxy S9 earlier this year and has so far not been released for any other device. Multiple Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 users have noted online that they have been able to download the app from Galaxy Apps. It doesn’t work as a standalone app once installed, though, as the app description itself mentions that it’s...

Samsung’s W2019 flip phone may be powered by a Snapdragon 845 SoC

Samsung has been launching a premium flip phone every year exclusively for the Chinese market. The first one, Samsung W2017, was launched in November 2016 with a Snapdragon 820 SoC. The second phone in the W series, W2018, was unveiled in December 2017 and was powered by a Snapdragon 835 chipset. Following the pattern, Samsung is expected to launch the W2019 in November-December this year with a Snapdragon...

SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine: September 10, 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...

Galaxy Tab S4 TV commercial talks about its ‘supertasking’ capabilities

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S4 last month without much fanfare. The high-end Android tablet has gone on sale in many markets around the world. As part of its marketing efforts, the company has come out with a TV commercial for the tablet. Unlike some other Samsung ads, this one is straightforward and sticks to the device without taking any jabs at Apple products. The 30-second ad, titled ‘Made for supertasking,’ tries to shine some light on the...

Support page for a new Galaxy A smartphone goes online

A Galaxy smartphone with the model SM-A750FN was spotted on the Geekbench website last month. The same model was seen at the FCC last week, obtaining necessary regulatory approvals required for the launch. In what could be termed as another sign of the impending launch, a support page for this device has gone online on the Samsung Spain website. The support page for the SM-A750FN / DS doesn’t reveal...

Galaxy S10 to get Qualcomm’s best in-display fingerprint sensor

There have been countless reports so far that the Galaxy S10 is going to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. The rumor mill seems to be in agreement about this possibility. Recent reports have also started suggesting that Qualcomm will be supplying the in-display fingerprint sensor to Samsung for its next flagship smartphone. A new report out of South Korea suggests that Samsung will get the best in-display fingerprint sensor that Qualcomm...

Samsung embraces gradient colors with the Galaxy A9 Star

Some manufacturers have been doing interesting things in the color department for their smartphones. The iridescent HTC U11 stood out because of its striking paint job. Huawei kicked things up a notch with its unique gradient finish. Others have gone down this road as well and now Samsung is embracing gradient colors as well. New images out of China reveal that the company is soon going to offer a...

The foldable Samsung smartphone might not go on sale this year

The boss of Samsung’s mobile division DJ Koh recently said that the company is going to unveil its much-awaited foldable smartphone at the Samsung Developer Conference in November. This led many to believe that the handset may be available for purchase soon after its unveiling. Multiple reports out of South Korea today are suggesting that the foldable Samsung smartphone may not go on sale this year despite being announced. Foldable Samsung smartphone Amid...