SDC 2018 sessions to focus on Bixby, SmartThings and Gaming

Samsung will hold its annual developers’ conference next month. It has provided additional detail about the SDC 2018 sessions today. Samsung will highlight its latest technology at the event that developers and business partners can utilize. We will get an insight into the company’s software advancements as well. SDC 2018 sessions will focus on some key technologies Bixby will be in focus at the event. Samsung’s AI platform will be the subject of...

SamMobile Daily Recap, October 29, 2018: Samsung 512GB cards, security updates, 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 Samsung’s cheapest fast wireless charger is coming soon Polls PUBG or Fortnite: Which one are you playing on your...

Samsung’s cheapest fast wireless charger is coming soon

A month ago, the Korean media revealed that Samsung might be bringing wireless charging to non-flagship Galaxy phones. It’s uncertain if and when that will happen, but the Korean giant now has a more affordable fast wireless charger to sell us. A new fast wireless charger with model code EP-P1100 is now listed on Samsung’s website with a price tag of €34.99. Samsung wireless chargers to...

PUBG or Fortnite: Which one are you playing on your Galaxy device?

It’s not an understatement to say that PUBG and Fortnite are the most popular titles in multiplayer gaming right now. The arrival of PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) on mobile devices as a free title made it an instant hit, and Fortnite followed in August as an alternative with a light-hearted tone and Minecraft-like building elements. Fortnite’s launch on Android as an exclusive for Galaxy phones and tablets made it less accessible at first,...

Galaxy A3 (2017) October 2018 security update is out

Samsung’s last compact mid-range Galaxy A smartphone is now getting an update with the latest Android security patch. The Galaxy A3 (2017) is being updated with the October 2018 security patch in Turkey, Morocco, and the UAE. The update comes with build number A320FXXS4CRJ1. Galaxy A3 (2017) October security update released The October 2018 security patch fixes a dozen critical Android OS vulnerabilities and 11 critical ones discovered in Samsung’s...

Samsung’s 512GB microSD card costs as much as a mid-range phone

The Galaxy Note 9 is the first Samsung phone to offer official support for 512GB microSD cards. However, the company didn’t have a 512GB card of its own to offer alongside the phone when it went on sale around the world. But Samsung did confirm that it would release a 512GB card at some point, and it is now listed officially on the company’s website in Germany. Samsung’s 512GB microSD card is quite...