September security update out for Galaxy A8+ (2018), A8 (2016), and more

Samsung is updating a number of mid-range devices with the September 2018 security patch. These devices include the Galaxy A8 (2016), Galaxy A8+ (2018), the Galaxy C7, and the new Galaxy A8 Star. Samsung has already updated its flagships with the September patch, and more of the company’s devices should be getting a similar update in the coming days. Galaxy A8 Star update also includes a Galaxy Note...

SamMobile Daily Recap: September 18, 2018: Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy F, and more

We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a daily recap. Here’s what we covered today. Phones Galaxy A7 (2018) leak shows three rear-facing cameras Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+ pictures revealed ahead of launch Samsung...

Samsung Fortnite contest for the Galaxy Note 9 offers great prizes

The Samsung Fortnite contest has been announced today. It’s open for the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Tab S4 users in the US and offers great prizes. The company will pick four winners and award them $5250 worth of prizes which include a 65-inch QLED TV (Q9FN), a 49-inch CHG90 gaming monitor, and a pair of AKG N700NC wireless noise cancellation headphones. In addition, Samsung will also pick 100 runners-up and award them the same AKG N700NC...

Galaxy F foldable smartphone may not feature Gorilla Glass

According to a new report, the Galaxy F foldable smartphone may not have Gorilla Glass protection. Corning makes this special cover glass used for the protection of display panels. Samsung also uses Gorilla Glass on many of its other smartphones. The report suggests that the company’s much-awaited foldable smartphone may not use Gorilla Glass due to technological limitations. Samsung has already said that it wants to launch the first proper foldable...

Galaxy A7 (2018) price is expected to be around $400

This is the first we’re hearing of the expected Galaxy A7 (2018) price. Samsung’s upcoming mid-range device with three rear cameras is expected to cost around $400. The company hasn’t confirmed it officially. The figure comes from a third-party who has also provided additional renders of the device. We reported on the first leaked live image of the device earlier today. Official press renders of the...

Samsung and Telefónica Deutschland team up for 5G FWA trials in Germany

Samsung has been working with many telecom operators around the world to develop and deploy 5G networks in the near future. The company and its industry partners have been conducting many demos and trials to test their 5G solutions and drum up the excitement for the launch of 5G networks. The latest in the series of these collaborations is the coming together of Samsung and Telefónica Deutschland to run 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) trials in Germany....

Samsung launches LED for Home screens for the super-rich in India

Samsung makes TVs at various price points to target different customer segments in the market. The company is expanding the lineup further by launching the ‘LED for Home’ range in India. Though the company doesn’t refer to them as TVs anywhere in the press release, these LED screens, also called Active LED, are essentially large TVs targeting affluent customers. These super-premium screens come with...

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) press renders confirm triple-camera setup

We saw a leaked live image of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) earlier today. The image revealed that this device will have three rear-facing cameras. The official press renders of this device have now been leaked online. They confirm that the Galaxy A7 (2018) will indeed feature a triple-camera setup. There were rumors that this smartphone may have a total of five cameras. We can see in these renders...

Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+ pictures revealed ahead of launch

Samsung is soon going to launch the Galaxy J6+ and the Galaxy J4+. Samsung India has already put up a teaser for the devices. The new mid-range handsets are expected to arrive in the coming week. We now have pictures of the Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+ which show off both new devices in all their glory. Reports suggest that the Galaxy J6+ will have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It would be on the...

Galaxy A7 (2018) leak shows three rear-facing cameras

A new Galaxy A7 (2018) leak has surfaced online today and it shows three rear-facing cameras on the device. Samsung may release a handset with a triple-camera setup in the near future. The company has already said that it plans on introducing new technologies with mid-range devices first. This means that the Galaxy S10 may not be its first smartphone with three rear-facing cameras. A Bluetooth certification...