New Snapdragon 710-powered Samsung Galaxy tablet spotted

An upcoming Galaxy tablet powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmark website. The Samsung SM-T545 appeared on Geekbench earlier today, and while we don’t know what this tablet will be called, it’s possible that we’re looking at the Tab Active Pro that was revealed by way of a trademark application earlier this month. It could also be another Galaxy...

Samsung Galaxy Fit e gets a new software update

Samsung’s newly released Galaxy Fit e is receiving a new software update in several countries, including Germany. It is a tiny update with some stability improvements. The new software version is R375XXUOASF1. The update weighs 1.80MB over the air. The Galaxy Fit e is a part of Samsung’s 2019 lineup of wearable devices, which also includes its richer sibling, the Galaxy Fit. The new fitness band has...

Samsung expands its SmartThings portfolio with a camera, smart plug and a smart bulb

Samsung is expanding its SmartThings portfolio in the US by introducing a camera, WiFi smart plug and a smart bulb. The new products are available to buy nationwide starting today. They work within the SmartThings ecosystem, and can be purchased though Samsung e-Store, Best Buy, and a few other retailers. All three devices work with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung’s own Bixby voice assistants. Ideal for smart home beginners The...

Galaxy Fit e shows up on Flipkart ahead of launch in India

Samsung appears to be making preparations for the launch of the Galaxy Fit e in India. The fitness tracker now has a dedicated landing page on local online retailer Flipkart, which informs prospective customers that “The next gen of fitness is coming.” The small wearable device isn’t accompanied by an exact launch date, but the “Stay Tuned” banner suggests that the landing page should be populated...

Galaxy A5 (2017) starts receiving the June security patch in many markets

Samsung’s Galaxy A5 (2017) has started receiving the June 2019 security patch in multiple markets around the world. It appears the rollout has begun last week itself and has expanded to more variants and regions since then. The 2017 midranger has been receiving updates consistently since its launch, and Samsung is keeping that record intact with the latest release. The SM-A520F variant is currently receiving the update in the Netherlands, Ukraine,...

[Poll] If the Galaxy Note 10 doesn’t have a microSD slot, will you skip it?

A rather unsettling rumor about the Galaxy Note 10 came up during the weekend. It claimed that the Galaxy Note 10 won’t have a microSD card slot. Forget the 3.5mm headphone jack, if this turns out to be true, the criticism is bound to be deafening. The rumor claimed that it would only be the Galaxy Note 10 Pro that comes with a microSD card slot. Customers who opt for the smaller and cheaper model will have no option to externally expand the storage....

SamMobile Daily Recap, June 24, 2019: Galaxy Note 9 update, Galaxy S10 5G sales, 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. Phone Galaxy A10s to sport fingerprint scanner and a dual camera Galaxy S10 5G sales have exceeded 1 million units in...

Official confirms Galaxy Fold issues won’t affect Note 10 August debut

Samsung is facing two major device releases by the end of the year. With the Galaxy Fold having been delayed from its intended April 26 release, the foldable luxury phone is getting dangerously close to the usual yearly launch window occupied by the Note series. But despite some industry rumors, Samsung is adamant in keeping the Galaxy Note 10 on schedule, regardless of how the Galaxy Fold story will unfold. “The Galaxy Note 10 will have its own...

Galaxy S10 5G sales have exceeded 1 million units in South Korea

South Korea was the first country to flip the switch on mobile 5G networks. Samsung was the first to bring a 5G smartphone to the market with the Galaxy S10 5G. A new report from Samsung’s home country reveals that the company has sold more than one million units of the Galaxy S10 5G so far. Samsung started selling the Galaxy S10 5G in South Korea on April 5. It has been about 80 days since the device went on sale and a million units have been sold...

Daily Deal: 38% off Samsung 2TB external SSD drive

Solid-state drives (SSDs) are considerably faster than traditional hard disk drives as they lack any moving parts to spin up or down, and that also makes them more reliable and less likely to break. Samsung’s T5 Portable SSD gives you SSD-like speeds on a disk that you can carry around with you, and you can currently get the 2TB version for $180 off its regular price from Amazon. That’s a 38% discount that you should definitely take advantage...

Galaxy A10s to sport fingerprint scanner and a dual camera

More information surrounding the upcoming Galaxy A10s has popped up over the weekend through a series of FCC documents. The papers pertain to the model number SM-A107F and reveal the smartphone’s overall dimensions along with several other features. They offer a glimpse at the rear panel’s design, which suggests that the device should now be equipped with a fingerprint sensor and possibly even two...

Samsung launches the Galaxy Tab S5e and Tab A 10.1 in India

Months after their official unveiling, Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy Tab S5e and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 in India. While the former is a midrange tablet that is priced like a flagship thanks to its AMOLED display, the latter model is a budget offering and carries a competitive price tag. The Galaxy Tab S5e is the lightest and the thinnest tablet ever made by Samsung. Unfortunately, the device’s...

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to no longer get quarterly security updates

Samsung has changed the security update schedule for the Galaxy S7. The device is now on the list of Galaxy phones that receive “other regular security updates,” a move that comes just two months after Samsung shifted the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge to a quarterly update schedule and stopped offering them monthly security updates. Now, the Galaxy S7 duo will only get security updates when an urgent...

Watch the latest episode of our 3 Topics in 30 Minutes YouTube show!

We have been doing a lot of interesting things over on our official YouTube channel. You can find video reviews for several new devices there in addition to our weekly live shows. We recently launched a new talk show titled 3 topics in 30 minutes, where we discuss three of the most interesting and recent developments related to Samsung devices and also the tech industry in general. The latest episode of the show is now live and embedded...

Galaxy S8 receiving the June 2019 security patch now

We’re in the final week of this month and many of Samsung’s devices are just now receiving the latest security patch for this month. It’s the Galaxy S8’s turn today. Samsung has started rolling out the June 2019 security patch for the Galaxy S8. Samsung has rolled out the latest security maintenance release for quite a few of its devices recently. The Galaxy Note 8 has got it and so have several mid-range and premium mid-range devices. The Galaxy...

T-Mobile and Verizon rolling out Galaxy Note 8 June security update

The Galaxy Note 8 is being treated to the June 2019 security update by Verizon and T-Mobile. The device is getting software version N950USQS5DSF5 and N950USQS5DSF6 on T-Mobile and Verizon respectively, and the update only has the new security enhancements going by the rather generic changelog posted by both carriers. And with the Galaxy Note 8 having received two major OS upgrades, it’s most...