Galaxy Apps gets rebranded to Galaxy Store with a new One UI design

Samsung had announced at SDC 2018 last year that it would be rolling out a major update for Galaxy Apps. The update involves a design overhaul as well as a rebranding. Galaxy Apps will henceforth be called the Galaxy Store. As many would agree, that’s a much better name for the app. The company has rolled out a new update for the app which rebrands it and also brings the One UI redesign. The app adopts the One UI design language nicely and will feel...

Is this Samsung’s foldable smartphone?

The Galaxy S10 has been thoroughly leaked but the same can’t be said for the so-called Galaxy Fold. There haven’t been that many leaks for Samsung’s foldable smartphone and that might be changing today. A couple of images have surfaced online which claim to show off the foldable smartphone. It’s not immediately clear if these are fan renders or official renders of the device. The device in these images...

Here’s where (and when) to watch Samsung’s Galaxy S10 launch event

In a short while, Samsung will take to the stage to take the wraps off the flagship Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+, and budget Galaxy S10e, at a dedicated launch event in San Francisco, California. Here’s how to watch the Galaxy S10 launch live online, along with the all-important kick-off time. Let’s start with the time: Samsung’s Unpacked event will commence at 11 am PST on February 20. That’s 6:30 am AET, 2:00 pm ET and 7:00 pm GMT. The conference...

BREAKING: Stable Galaxy S8 Android Pie update released in Germany

Samsung is now rolling out the official Android Pie update to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The rollout has begun for users on Android Oreo in Germany it seems, but we can expect it to be available for those who are part of the Pie beta on their S8 and S8+ as well. Just how soon Samsung will bring the update for Oreo users to other regions remains to be seen. Many markets are expected to get...

SamMobile Daily Recap, February 19, 2019: Yellow Galaxy S10e, Note 8 Pie, 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 Canary Yellow model of the Galaxy S10e is… bright Galaxy S10 LED cover to have an ‘Emotional Lighting Effect’ Samsung’s...

10 years of Samsung Galaxy S flagships: Looking back at the Galaxy S9!

Welcome to part nine of our 10 years of Samsung Galaxy S flagship series, in which we here at SamMobile talk about our experiences and memories of each of the nine Galaxy S flagships that have come before the Galaxy S10. Today, we look back at the Galaxy S9. The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ were improvements over the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, and the biggest improvement they brought was the location...

Galaxy Tab S5e price may be lower for Europe than initially announced

Samsung may reduce the pricing for the Galaxy Tab S5e, its newest AMOLED-toting tablet, in Europe. Samsung initially announced the Galaxy Tab S5e will start at 419 euro for the Wi-Fi variant, and that equates to around $475, which is considerably higher than the $399 price tag in the US. However, Samsung Netherlands tells us the pricing may be reduced in the near future before the tablet goes on sale...

Samsung’s wireless charging power bank receives FCC certification

FCC documents published yesterday have revealed that Samsung is working on a wireless power bank, confirming earlier rumors. As the name suggests, this is a power bank with wireless charging capabilities built-in as shown in the pictures below. The documents say it is a 10,000mAh power bank and may support fast wireless charging. We currently don’t know when this device, which carries model number...

Bixby Routine: Samsung trademarks a new feature for its AI assistant

Samsung may soon add a new skill to Bixby‘s repertoire. The company has registered a trademark for the brand name “Bixby Routine” in Korea. The AI assistant already exists on our Galaxy smartphones in various forms, including Bixby Voice, Bixby Home and Bixby Vision. Application comes just days ahead of Galaxy S10 launch Samsung submitted the paperwork for the Bixby Routine brand name at the...