SamMobile Daily Recap, May 31, 2019: Galaxy Note 10 rumors, red 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 It’s not looking good for the Galaxy Note 10’s headphone jack Cardinal Red Galaxy S10 may start shipping next month Galaxy...

Galaxy Fit is now available to purchase in some countries

Samsung has released the much-awaited Galaxy Fit in some markets today. Spain, Italy, and South Korea are among the markets to get the device initially. The wearable is priced at €99 in the European countries, whereas in South Korea, it costs 118,800 won (~€90). Samsung announced the Galaxy Fit back in February, along with its cheaper version, the Galaxy Fit e. The Fit e, which costs €39.99, went on sale earlier this month. The...

Exclusive: Galaxy M40 specs show it will offer great value for money

We have known for a few weeks now that Samsung is working on a new Galaxy M series device. We can now exclusively reveal some Galaxy M40 specs. As expected, this device is shaping up to be quite a feature-packed one in its price range. Samsung introduced the Galaxy M series in India about four months ago. These devices have been priced aggressively to compete with Chinese manufacturers. That’s part of the reason why they have largely been sold online...

Samsung starts selling Marvel-themed cases for select Galaxy A models

Samsung has the habit of launching special editions of its flagship devices to commemorate special occasions such as major sporting events, release of popular movies, etc. Despite the much-awaited release of the Avengers: Endgame presenting a similar opportunity, the Korean company decided to go with just Marvel-themed cases this time for its Galaxy S10 lineup. It is now quietly bringing these accessories...

[Poll] Would you buy the Galaxy Note 10 if it doesn’t have a headphone jack?

Multiple reports are now suggesting that there’s a good chance the Galaxy Note 10 may not have a headphone jack. If that is the case, it would be the first flagship phablet without the 3.5mm headphone jack. As you can probably imagine, a lot of Samsung fans are going to be very opinionated about this. One can argue that this is inevitable. Samsung had to eventually remove the headphone jack from its flagship phones. It has to start somewhere, the...

Galaxy A80 may arrive in India as early as June 8

Samsung launched the Galaxy A70 (review) and the Galaxy A80 in Thailand last month. While the former has already gone on sale in several countries, Samsung is making all of us wait a little longer for the latter. Not much long now, though, at least not for customers in India. We’ve learnt that Samsung is holding exclusive previews of the Galaxy A80 across the country next week. The events, where it will allow the public to...

Cardinal Red Galaxy S10 may start shipping next month

It was first reported last week that Samsung may soon launch the Cardinal Red Galaxy S10. Renders of this new color option have already surfaced online so it may not be long before it arrives. A retailer listing suggests that this new color option might become available in some European markets from next month. Samsung often releases new colors for flagship smartphones several months after they hit...

It’s not looking good for the Galaxy Note 10’s headphone jack

There was a report about the Galaxy Note 10’s headphone jack yesterday, in that the upcoming flagship won’t have one. It will be a polarizing decision. Some will be fine with it while others will voice their displeasure. Yesterday’s report also mentioned that the Galaxy Note 10 could ditch its physical power, volume and Bixby keys as well. Samsung was apparently considering capacitive or pressure-sensitive alternatives. The company might have thought...

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Dashcams are getting more important in today’s traffic. Not only can they be used for entertainment (e.g. recording a time-lapse of your commute), but they also come in handy while trying to make an insurance claim in case you get in an accident. Moreover, others on the road will behave better if they see you have a dashcam installed in your car, therefore contributing to overall safety. We’ve found a great deal to get you started with dashcams –...

Galaxy Note 10 said to ditch the headphone jack and physical keys

Some new information has surfaced regarding Samsung’s upcoming flagship. It’s about the Galaxy Note 10 headphone jack, or lack thereof. The report claims that Samsung will remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from the Galaxy Note 10. Not only that, it’s also said to ditch the physical buttons. So if the information turns out to be accurate, the Galaxy Note 10 won’t have a headphone jack. It also won’t have buttons for power, volume and Bixby. Though I’m...

[Sponsored] Summer Sales: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Key under $12 with big discount

We all know Microsoft as the company that made the first 32-bit operating system, setting the standard for personal computers, with the accompanying software leading up to the big dot-com bubble investment burst in the late nineties. Microsoft is still making some of the most used programs in the world and, of course, their latest OS: Windows 10. Windows 10 is always improving and currently working...

SamMobile Daily Recap, May 30, 2019: Galaxy S8 update, Galaxy A10e specs, 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 M40 camera details surface ahead of June 11 launch Galaxy A10e specifications revealed by Geekbench benchmark Firmware Galaxy...

New bug-fixing Galaxy S10 update now available in more countries

Samsung is now rolling out the newest Galaxy S10 update in a handful of more countries, following its debut in Switzerland earlier this week. The new update (XXU1ASE6) is the second one that has been issued to the Galaxy S10 lineup this month and brings fixes for the freezing issues users had been facing with the first May security update. At the moment, we can confirm it is out in Germany, India,...

New Galaxy S8+ May update improves camera stability

The Galaxy S8+ was one of the first few devices which received the May 2019 security patch earlier this month. However, Samsung is now rolling out a new Galaxy S8+ May update today. There are no big ticket items included in the update so don’t expect much in the way of new features. Germany was the first country where Samsung rolled out the May 2019 security patch for the Galaxy S8+. Today’s update...

Galaxy A10e specifications revealed by Geekbench benchmark

Samsung’s upcoming “e” variant of the Galaxy A10 is nearing its launch. The device, Galaxy A10e, recently passed through the FCC with model number SM-A102U and also secured Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Alliance certifications. Now, ahead of the impending launch, it has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmark database, revealing some key specs. Galaxy A10e specs include Exynos 7884 SoC with 2GB RAM The...

Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J5 Pro, and more getting May security update

A number of Galaxy devices are receiving an update with the May 2019 security patch in various parts of the world. These devices include the Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J5 Pro, Galaxy Note Fan Edition, and the Galaxy Tab Active 2, and the updates seem to be basic ones with only security fixes. That means that other than the Galaxy Note Fan Edition, no device is getting the Android Pie update. However, security...

Daily Deal: Up to 60% off a premium Samsung Galaxy Watch wrist band

We bring our readers great deals on Samsung products daily and they particularly seem to love the ones for smartwatches. Custom wrist bands are a great way to personalize your smartwatch. Besides, the bands can also get worn out over time so it’s always a good idea to have a few ready to go. We’ve found a great deal, allowing you to get a decent smartwatch replacement band at 60% off! This band is...

Galaxy M40 camera details surface ahead of June 11 launch

The Galaxy M40, Samsung’s fourth smartphone in the Galaxy M series, will soon be making its official debut, with the company having confirmed a June 11 launch for the device. The Galaxy M40 is going to have plenty of attractive features, like a triple rear camera setup, Snapdragon 675 SoC, and an Infinity-O display, which suggest it is going to be similar to the Galaxy A60 that was launched in China a few weeks ago. And supporting those rumors is...

Samsung’s Exynos Auto 8890 to power Audi A4’s in-vehicle infotainment system

Samsung has been supplying its auto chips to Audi for use in its infotainment systems since 2017. Continuing the partnership, the South Korean electronics giant will now supply the German carmaker with its Exynos Auto 8890 processor. The processor will power Audi’s A4 and other upcoming cars’ upgraded in-vehicle infotainment system. The new Audi A4 will be available in Europe starting this fall. Exynos Auto 8890 powers...

Samsung aims to make $1 billion in online smartphone sales in India

Samsung launched the online-exclusive Galaxy M series in India earlier this year in a bid to take on the competition from Chinese rivals in the budget segment. And it now appears to be reaping the benefits. The devices, which include the Galaxy M10, M20, and the M30, have sold over 2 million units since launch. A fourth member of the series, the Galaxy M40, is launching on June 11. Samsung targeting $1 billion in online sales in India Samsung...

SamMobile Daily Recap, May 29, 2019: Galaxy S10 update, Galaxy M20 Pie update, 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 files ‘Dex Live’ trademark, hinting at possible Galaxy Note 10 feature Cheaper Galaxy Note 10 may have...

New Galaxy S10 update released, may fix issues introduced by last update

Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy S10 in Switzerland today, and while we don’t have details on what it brings, it could be the bug-fixing update everyone is looking forward to after the May security update mucked things up for many users. Switzerland was the first market where the May update was released, so it’s certainly possible it’s the first to be getting a hotfix update as well. The...

Daily Deal: Up to 38% off Samsung Gear VR with controller

VR devices have been gaining popularity for quite some time now. Since the Gear VR’s introduction, numerous games and applications have been introduced to offer a fun and immersive virtual reality experience. Add a controller into the mix and the Gear VR becomes a pretty solid VR headset, especially for gaming. And right now, you can get the Samsung Gear VR at $50 off, which is a fantastic deal for anyone looking to step into the world of virtual...

Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 getting Android Pie update in India

Samsung has released the Android Pie update for the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 in India today. The company had announced that its Galaxy M series phones would be getting the Pie update on June 3 but pushed the update out to the Galaxy M30 a week early, and now the M10 and M20 are also receiving the update ahead of schedule. The update for the M10 and M20 comes with the May security patch and is a 926...

Cheaper Galaxy Note 10 may have a 3,400mAh battery

There’s going to be a Cheaper Galaxy Note 10 variant this year. Samsung will launch two different models of its upcoming flagship, as we have already confirmed exclusively. Some new information has surfaced today which suggests that the cheaper variant may have a 3,400mAh battery. This may be slightly concerning for those eyeing what would effectively be the “Galaxy Note 10e” even if it’s not named as such. The battery capacity of this handset would...

Android Pie update for the Galaxy Tab S3 and Galaxy S8 Active may not be too far

Samsung has already released the Android Pie update for many of its devices, but such is the breadth and depth of its lineup that many models are yet to receive the update. While the waiting list mostly contains older budget and midrange devices, it also includes the Galaxy S8 Active and Tab S3 – both of which were flagships during their time. It appears Samsung is gearing up to release the Pie update...

Samsung files ‘Dex Live’ trademark, hinting at possible Galaxy Note 10 feature

A European trademark application reveals the wireless iteration of Samsung’s DeX software might come soon. We would not be surprised to see ‘DeX Live’ makes its debut on the Galaxy Note 10, coming August. Samsung DeX Live trademark Back in October of last year, rumors surfaced about a next-generation DeX that can make wireless connections. Such functionality did not make its way to the Galaxy S10...

Galaxy Note 10 camera setup may look like this

The rumor mill appears to be convinced that the Galaxy Note 10 camera setup will look similar to the iPhone, in that it will be positioned vertically. That’s certainly going to be a new look for the Note lineup. The existing device, the Galaxy Note 9, has a prominently positioned horizontal camera setup at the back. A crude sketch making the rounds on Weibo suggests what the camera placement might...

Samsung confirms June 11 launch for the Galaxy M40 in India

Samsung India has officially confirmed the June 11 launch date for the Galaxy M40. The date was tipped by YouTuber Gaurav Chaudhary of Technical Guruji in an exclusive first-look video of the device earlier this week. The Galaxy M40 will be the fourth member of Samsung’s highly successful Galaxy M series. And just like the previous three models, it will be an online-exclusive...