Galaxy J7 Duo Android Pie update rolling out in India

Samsung has released the Android Pie update for yet another Galaxy J series phone. The Galaxy J7 Duo was launched in very few markets and was unique for being the first Galaxy J series phone with a processor that had high-performance cores – it is powered by the Exynos 7884 SoC, an underclocked version of the Exynos 7885 that debuted on the Galaxy A8 (2018). And today, the software on the device...

Galaxy Note 10 VIP pre-orders include a Limited Edition bundle

VIP pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 10 series are up and running in the Philippines. This was brought to our attention by Twitter user @RigorImpossible, who was apparently invited to partake in the program. The source shared a screenshot revealing that the VIP pre-order program offers three Galaxy Note 10 models, all of which include various freebies. Option A labeled as “Limited Edition” appears to...

More Galaxy Tab S6 renders leak, revealing a second front-facing sensor

Another round of press renders depicting the upcoming Galaxy Tab S6 has leaked, revealing an interesting detail that wasn’t visible in our exclusive live photos or the renders that followed. As @ishanagarwal24 points out on Twitter, the tablet appears to be equipped with an additional sensor next to the front-facing camera, although its purpose is unclear. Could the iris sensor be making a return...

Check out the evolution of the Galaxy Note series in this infographic

Samsung’s Galaxy Note series holds a special place in modern smartphone history. Its impact on the industry is almost as massive as that of the iPhone in some ways. When the Korean company launched the first-generation Galaxy Note in October 2011, it created a new category of smartphones called Phablets – a portmanteau of the words phone and tablet. Though a couple of other companies toyed with the...

SamMobile Daily Recap, July 26, 2019: Galaxy Note 9 update, Galaxy Tab S6, 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 Note 10 trade-in value chart promises up to $600 for an old phone Samsung closes the gap with Xiaomi in India’s...

Daily Deal: 44% off Samsung BAR Plus 256GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive

USB drives have been around for a long time and they still have a place in today’s world. They’re useful when you need to transfer files from old to new devices or when you want to share confidential files that you don’t want to share over the internet. The Samsung BAR Plus USB flash drive supports USB 3.1, enabling transfer speeds of up to 300MB/s. It also offers backwards compatibility in case you have an older device that does not support USB...

Second Galaxy Note 9 July security update rolling out in some countries

Samsung has released a second Galaxy Note 9 update with the July 2019 security patch in some markets. The new update brings software version N960FXXU3CSG3 and is available in Austria, Netherlands, Greece, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and a few other countries. The first July security update had software version N960FXXS3CSFC for these countries and didn’t bring anything other than the latest security...

Why you should consider buying the Galaxy Fold (and who)

The wait for the Galaxy Fold is almost over. The phone’s redesign process has concluded and Samsung is now comfortable enough to schedule the Fold’s re-release to September – albeit possibly in fewer markets and certainly through fewer carriers than initially planned. The main concern right now is whether or not you should buy one. What makes the Galaxy Fold a device worthy of your money? Should you...

Galaxy Watch Active 2 launch gets closer as demo models get certified

The demo models of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 that Samsung will use to show its new smartwatch to the public at retail stores around the world have been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, hinting at an imminent official launch. Model numbers SM-R820X, SM-R825X, SM-R830X, SM-R835X were certified on July 24 – the letter X usually denotes a retail demo version of Samsung’s mobile devices,...

Samsung launches the Galaxy A80 in Brazil, sale starts on August 5

Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy A80 in Brazil. The newest and the most premium member of the 2019 Galaxy A family was made official in Thailand more than three months ago. It will be available in Brazil from August 5 at all major online and offline retail stores across the country. Galaxy A80 arrives in Brazil Samsung’s unique swivel camera phone will soon hit the streets in Brazil. Featuring...

Samsung closes the gap with Xiaomi in India’s smartphone market

Samsung is closing the gap with Xiaomi as the largest smartphone vendor in India. According to research firms Counterpoint and Strategy Analytics, the company registered a significant growth in its market share during Q2 2019. Samsung’s resurgence is driven by the huge popularity of its new Galaxy A and M series smartphones. The Galaxy A10 was the best-selling Samsung smartphone during the...

Galaxy Tab S6 keyboard cover will have a trackpad

It’s already known that Samsung has a new tablet in the pipeline. A new render has now surfaced which shows that the Galaxy Tab S6 keyboard cover is going to have a trackpad. The accessory will be sold separately, as always, but it does seem to have been improved. The keyboard covers for Samsung’s tablets have always left a lot to be desired. One can only hope that Samsung has listened to the feedback...

Galaxy Note 10 trade-in value chart promises up to $600 for an old phone

Samsung has put up the Galaxy Note 10 trade-in value chart for customers in the United States. It’s being generous with the trade-in values. The company promises up to $600 for an old phone, hoping to make the $1000+ price tag sting a little less. The company has put up its reservation page for the “next generation of Galaxy,” which obviously means the Galaxy Note 10. These are not pre-orders, mind you, just pre-registrations. Samsung does say that...