Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) goes official with triple rear cameras

After many leaks, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A7, its latest addition to the Galaxy A lineup (Samsung isn’t using the 2018 tag, but we’re guessing it will be present on the retail devices). Looking at the feature set, it appears to be the first device under the company’s new strategy for mid-range smartphones, whereby new features, even those that are not there on flagships, are added...

SamMobile Daily Recap: September 19, 2018: Leaked Android Pie, Galaxy S10, 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 Separate 5G Galaxy S10 model is likely being developed Galaxy Note 9 Bixby update brings an interesting fix for...

Separate 5G Galaxy S10 model is likely being developed

Some evidence has surfaced amid rumors that there may be a separate 5G Galaxy S10 model. It suggests that this particular model may indeed be in development. This means that all models of the Galaxy S10 might not have support for the next-generation network technology. Previous reports have already revealed that Samsung has assigned the “Beyond” codename to the Galaxy S10. It has also been mentioned in reports that Samsung will launch three different...

Samsung’s October 11 Galaxy event will take place in Malaysia

A few days back, Samsung posted a teaser on its website for a Galaxy event on October 11. No venue was mentioned then, but the company has now revealed the event will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, by sending out event invites to media outlets in the country. This is apparently the first time Samsung is holding a global launch event in Malaysia. The company usually organizes its major launch...

Galaxy Note 9 Bixby update brings an interesting fix for accidental presses

Pressing that Bixby key on the Galaxy Note 9, like previous Samsung devices with the Bixby key, fires up Bixby Voice. But, out of the box, the Note 9 had no option to prevent the Bixby key from doing anything. Samsung promised it would bring the option back with an update by the end of this month, and it has now started rolling out that update. And, interestingly, Samsung doesn’t want you to completely...

[Poll] What do you think of Samsung’s new UI in Android 9.0?

A leaked build of Android 9.0 for Galaxy S9 is out now and earlier today, we posted dozens of screenshots showcasing Samsung Experience 10.0. That’s the next major update of Samsung’s custom skin for Android which will come with the Android 9.0 Pie update. Some features are broken in the leaked build but that’s to be expected from such an early version. It obviously has quite a few bugs as well. Nevertheless, it does give us a good look at the user...

Samsung Odyssey Z gaming laptop goes on sale in the US

Earlier this year, Samsung announced the Notebook Odyssey Z gaming laptop with Intel’s 8th generation hexa-core processors. More than five months after the announcement, it is finally available for purchase in the US. Unlike smartphones, Samsung sells PCs only in a few markets, so it is doubtful if this machine sees a wider release beyond a handful of regions. The Notebook Odyssey Z comes in...

Download official Galaxy J4+ and Galaxy J6+ wallpapers!

Samsung has two new budget phones, the Galaxy J4+ and Galaxy J6+, joining its ever-growing smartphone lineup this month. And with new devices come new wallpapers. Well, not completely new, but the Galaxy J4+ and Galaxy J6+ get wallpapers similar to the ones found on the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Tab S4 as these phones also run Android 8.1 Oreo. The wallpapers are full of color that go well with AMOLED...

Android 9.0 Pie: Test leaked build on your Galaxy S9+ Snapdragon model

Samsung hasn’t yet said anything about a beta program for Android 9.0 Pie on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, but the folks over at XDA Developers brought us good tidings today with a leaked build of Android Pie for the Galaxy S9+. It’s an early build for the Snapdragon model of the S9+ in the United States, and while it’s got plenty of issues and broken features, you can test it out on your Galaxy S9+ if you want to. Leaked Galaxy S9+ Android 9.0 build:...

Disney AR Emoji lineup updated with Zootopia characters

The Disney AR Emoji lineup on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 has been updated today. Zootopia’s three main characters have been added to the lineup. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and Flash have joined the growing roster of Disney characters in AR Emoji. AR Emoji was introduced by Samsung with the Galaxy S9. The feature creates a digital likeness of the user’s face and can track their facial movements to...

Samsung Internet 9.0 APK leaks with new user interface and features

A Samsung Internet 9.0 APK has been leaked online today. It stems from the leaked Android 9.0 for Galaxy S9 build (see all screenshots here) that has surfaced today. Samsung Internet has a dedicated fan following. The company updates it regularly with new features to keep users coming back for more. The latest version of Samsung Internet brings a new user interface for the browser. The changes are...

Galaxy S9 Android 9.0 Pie update being tested by Samsung in all countries

So Android 9.0 Pie for the Galaxy S9 just leaked, giving us our first look at what the next version of Android will look like on Samsung’s flagships. We decided to check with our sources what Samsung is doing at the moment once we saw the leak, and it looks like there’s good news. Samsung is testing Android 9.0 Pie for the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in every country at the moment. Galaxy S9 Android 9.0 Pie under testing It’s possible Samsung won’t have a...

Leaked Android 9.0 for Galaxy S9 reveals Samsung Experience 10 UI

Samsung hasn’t detailed its roadmap as yet so it’s unclear when it will release Android 9.0 for Galaxy S9. However, an early build of Android 9.0 for the Galaxy S9 has been leaked online. It shows that major user interface changes are part of this update. It brings Samsung Experience 10, the next iteration of Samsung’s custom skin for Android. Since this is an early build, some user interface elements...