Galaxy Note 9 AT&T Android Pie update has been released

Good news for those who subscribe to the second largest network in the United States. The Galaxy Note 9 AT&T Android Pie update has now started rolling out. This is the first stable release of Android Pie for the carrier-locked Galaxy Note 9. Verizon and Sprint are the only two carriers who have released Pie for the Galaxy S9/S9+ so far. AT&T might not have joined that list yet but it’s taking...

Did Samsung just give a glimpse of the foldable smartphone in this video?

Samsung has already shown off the Infinity Flex display which it will use for the foldable smartphone. It hasn’t shown off the actual device as yet. The one we saw at SDC in November last year had a black case around it to hide the actual design. As you can imagine, there’s a lot of curiosity about the final design of Samsung’s much-awaited foldable smartphone. The company hasn’t officially unveiled the device so far but it appears that the folks...

Official Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ renders leaked!

February is just kicking off (and already has in some parts of the world), and the start of the month has brought us what could be the first official press renders of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+. The usually reliable folks over at WinFuture.de have published renders of the Galaxy S10 and S10+ in white, black, and green. These are said to be the launch colors for European markets, with blue possibly...

[Poll] That Galaxy S10+’ dual front camera cutout: Yay or nay?

It’s a certainty at this point that the Galaxy S10 will come with Samsung’s Infinity-O display, with a cutout at the top-right of the screen for the front camera. The Galaxy S10+, thanks to a dual front camera setup, will have a wider cutout than the 5.8-inch and 6.1-inch Galaxy S10s. The Plus models of Samsung’s flagship phones have always been the one to get, and the S10+ will certainly make a case...

My Galaxy discontinuation on Tizen phones the final nail in the coffin?

Samsung is discontinuing the My Galaxy app on the entire range of its Tizen based smartphones from February 26. The company recently sent out text messages informing users about the development. Samsung Z4 was the last Tizen based smartphone from the company, and it launched in May 2017. End of Tizen smartphones? My Galaxy was an important app for Tizen phones despite its Android origins, offering access to discounts on apps and other services....

Seemingly accurate Galaxy S10+ render leaked online

We have already seen quite a few leaked images and case renders of Samsung’s upcoming flagships. Now, a seemingly accurate Galaxy S10+ render has been leaked online. It doesn’t reveal anything new as far as the design of the flagship is concerned. What we see in this render is in line with all of the rumors and reports so far about the Galaxy S10+. It will be the top-tier variant among the three that...

SamMobile Daily Recap, January 31, 2019: Samsung earnings, US Galaxy S9 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 Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J5 Pro receive ARCore support Samsung was the top global smartphone vendor in 2018 Firmware...

Sprint Galaxy S9 Android Pie update has started rolling out

The wait is over for those waiting for the Sprint Galaxy S9 Android Pie update. Carrier-locked units in the United States have finally started receiving the latest iteration of Android. Verizon got the ball rolling first for the major carriers just yesterday. It has already released Pie for both the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Sprint has jumped on the bandwagon as well, leaving behind AT&T and T-Mobile....

Samsung to focus more on non-memory chip and foundry business

Samsung’s memory chip business has proven to be a veritable cash cow for the company. It’s what brought in record profits for Samsung over the last two years straight. However, overall demand for memory chips has fallen and that has significantly dented Samsung’s balance sheet. The company reported its Q4 2018 earnings today. Its operating profit is down 29 percent on the back of lower demand for memory chips, smartphones and OLED panels. It also...

Samsung was the top global smartphone vendor in 2018

Samsung held on to its crown of the top global smartphone vendor last year amid intense competition from its rivals. It still stands tall above the rest when you look at the sheer numbers that it’s shipping out. The contraction in the overall smartphone market has hit its biggest rival Apple as well. Both companies saw a decline in shipments for the complete year. It’s a different story for Huawei...