Samsung unveils family hub refrigerator with a giant touchscreen

Samsung is eager to show off its latest tech to consumers worldwide and if you’ve been following their Flickr feed then you may have noticed photos of their upcoming refrigerator. This model is called a “family hub refrigerator” and it features a giant touchscreen. The giant touchscreen strongly resembles a smartphone, because as you can see below the panel has the home button, the back button, menu, info and voice toggle button.

The functionality of Samsung’s upcoming refrigerator will probably push beyond that of a fridge; you’ll be able to check the calendar or the weather, or even play some music most likely. What’s more is that you’ll be able to connect your smartphone to the refrigerator and probably use the IoT network to tweak things such as the temperature.

Right now this device is yet to be announced but we expect to see it at CES along with the Series 9 notebooks and some really exciting SUHDs too. The tech event will commence on the 6th of January and lasts until the 9th, and another reason why we’re really excited about CES is because the South Korean giant will showcase three Creative Lab projects fir the first time.

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Samsung Display and LG Display to cut down on production this year

A recent report from Korea Times claims that LG Display and Samsung Display will both cut display production throughout 2016. These two South Korean giants absolutely dominate the display market so the fact they’re taking measures to prevent losses shows that the market is changing. Another reason for the cuts is the growing competition from the Chinese and Taiwanese suppliers. On a related note, Samsung plans to produce more OLED panels this year for mobile phones in China, and it’s a known fact that the tech company will be supplying OLED displays for the upcoming iPhones.

Chung Won-Seok from Hi Investment claims that Samsung and LG can’t keep up with Chinese manufacturers when it comes to prices, and this is especially true considering that the demand for OLED displays has slowly decreased while demand for AMOLED panels is growing. This doesn’t mean that the Chinese and Taiwanese aren’t in trouble with profits this year, as the market is facing some pretty hard times.

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Leaked image shows the Galaxy S7 with a 12.2 MP camera, 5.7-inch model

2016 has begun, and the launch of Samsung’s next flagship smartphone will soon be upon us. The leaks are expected to start flowing in greater numbers over the next few weeks, and an image published on the web over the weekend has revealed a few specs of the 5.7-inch Snapdragon 820-powered variant of the Galaxy S7.

Let’s focus on the 5.7-inch part – rumors have said that Samsung could launch the Galaxy S7 in two different sizes. The last leak suggested a 5.5-inch version, but these specs suggest the Korean giant will stick to its traditional 5.7-inch displays. It has also been said that the company could launch three different models of the S7 with 5.1-inch, 5.5-inch and 5.7-inch displays, but we are inclined to believe there will only be two models upon launch. One could be a regular S7 with a 5.1-inch display, and the other an S7 edge with a screen that is 0.6 inches larger.

As for the camera, the image shows a 12.2-megapixel sensor for the device, supporting a previous rumor. This sensor is expected to have a larger pixel size than Samsung’s current 16-megapixel cameras, which is something we hope is true if the megapixel count will be taking a dive. However, Samsung’s recently announced Britecell sensor has a smaller pixel size, so we will have to wait and see what specifications the Galaxy S7′s camera will carry. The front camera is listed as a 5-megapixel sensor; this will hopefully change to 8-megapixel on the final unit, similar to the recently launched Galaxy A9.

The image also lists specs that don’t surprise – 4GB of RAM, Quad HD display resolution, a fingerprint sensor, and the Snapdragon 820 CPU. At this point, there is just too much information on the S7 swirling around, but things should get clearer as we move closer to Samsung’s Unpacked event. The Galaxy lineup saw drastic changes in 2015, and it’s possible Samsung will be making things more interesting this year.

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Samsung Z3 gets a new software update

Samsung’s latest Tizen phone is getting a new software update in India. Given its low-end nature and the fact that it runs a young OS (which is the main reason it’s not a great deal), none of us here at SamMobile use the Z3 regularly so we’re not sure what the update brings. Surprisingly, the update we received has the firmware version Z300HDDU0BOL4 and is a 41.7 MB download, while the same update for the folks over at Tizen Experts is only 3.6 MB.

It’s possible we missed an update in between and that Samsung has combined two updates into a single one for those who missed the last one, but in either case, an update is available for all Samsung Z3 owners in India. You can wait for the update’s notification to show up, or force it to show up through the Settings » About device » Software update menu by hitting the Update now button.

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Galaxy Note 5 gets update with December security patch

Samsung has started rolling out an update to the Galaxy Note 5 that brings Android’s December security patch to the company’s elusive fifth-generation Galaxy Note flagship. This is the same update that came to the Galaxy S6 family earlier this week; for the first time, we’re seeing a software update that hasn’t rolled out to both the Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge+ at the same time.

Samsung has already detailed what the December version of the security patch entails, and the changelog also mentions improved voice call quality. It’s the same changelog as the previous update, which means enhanced security is the major draw. The latter is expected to be the main feature of most updates in the future as well, thanks to the new policy manufacturers are following to keep their devices up-to-date following the Stagefright scare that marred Android’s name recently.

For now, the update is rolling out in India, with firmware version N920GDDU2AOL1 and a download size of 71.15 MB. Expect it in all the regions where the Note 5 is available over the next few days, and if you haven’t received a notification for the update yet, hop into the Settings » About device » Software update menu to make it show up. The full firmware is available from our firmware section for a manual upgrade, and connecting your phone to a PC and firing up Smart Switch is another way of getting the new update.

Firmware Details:

Model	SM-N920G
Model name	GALAXY Note 5
Country	India
Version	Android 5.1.1
Changelist	6364375
Build date	Thu, 17 Dec 2015 07:22:32 +0000
Product code	INS
PDA	N920GDDU2AOL1
CSC	N920GODD2AOK4

 

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1-1-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy J7, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy J5, and more

Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup, and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various regions every day, and you can find out which firmware updates were pushed out by the company over the last 24 hours through our firmware list.

As usual, you can download each of these firmware from our firmware section (simply enter your device’s model number to view all firmware for that device) in order to update to a new firmware manually, or as a means to return to your phone or tablet’s stock software.

Country (Product Code)	Model	Model Name	Version	PDA
Austria (T-Mobile) (MAX)	SM-N9005	GALAXY Note 3 LTE	5	N9005XXUGBOD6
Austria (T-Mobile) (MAX)	SM-N9005	GALAXY Note 3 LTE	5	N9005XXUGBOK6
Brazil (ZTO)	SM-G900MD	GALAXY S5 Duos LTE-A	5	G900MDUBU1BOK1
Brazil (ZTO)	SM-G900MD	GALAXY S5 Duos LTE-A	5	G900MDUBU1BOH4
Chile (CRC)	SM-G928G	GALAXY S6 Edge +	5.1.1	G928GUBU2AOJ4
Croatia (T-Mobile) (CRO)	GT-I9195	GALAXY S4 mini LTE	4.4.2	I9195XXUCOI4
Croatia (T-Mobile) (CRO)	GT-I9195	GALAXY S4 mini LTE	4.4.2	I9195XXUCNK5
Czech Republic (T-Mobile) (TMZ)	GT-I9195	GALAXY S4 mini LTE	4.4.2	I9195XXUCNK5
Czech Republic (T-Mobile) (TMZ)	GT-I9195	GALAXY S4 mini LTE	4.4.2	I9195XXUCOI4
Egypt (EGY)	SM-J700H	GALAXY J7	5.1.1	J700HXXU1AOJ5
Egypt (EGY)	SM-N900	GALAXY Note 3	5	N900XXUEBOL2
Egypt (EGY)	SM-N900	GALAXY Note 3	5	N900XXUEBOI2
Egypt (EGY)	SM-J700H	GALAXY J7	5.1.1	J700HXXU1AOK5
Germany (T-Mobile) (DTM)	GT-I9195	GALAXY S4 mini LTE	4.4.2	I9195XXUCNK5
Germany (T-Mobile) (DTM)	GT-I9195	GALAXY S4 mini LTE	4.4.2	I9195XXUCOI4
Hungary (Telenor) (PAN)	SM-N9005	GALAXY Note 3 LTE	5	N9005XXUGBOK6
India (INS)	SM-J200G		5.1.1	J200GDDU1AOL4
India (INS)	SM-N9208	GALAXY Note 5	5.1.1	N9208XXU2AOL1
India (INS)	SM-N920G	GALAXY Note 5	5.1.1	N920GDDU2AOL1
Iran (THR)	SM-N900	GALAXY Note 3	4.4.2	N900XXUEOB1
Iran (THR)	SM-N900	GALAXY Note 3	5	N900XXUEBOL2
Iraq (MID)	SM-J700H	GALAXY J7	5.1.1	J700HXXU1AOL2
Iraq (MID)	SM-J700H	GALAXY J7	5.1.1	J700HXXU1AOK5
Israel (ILO)	SM-N915F	GALAXY Note Edge	5.1.1	N915FXXU1COL2
Italy (ITV)	SM-T561	GALAXY Tab E 9.6 3G	4.4.4	T561XXU0AOL2
Italy (Wind) (WIN)	SM-N9005	GALAXY Note 3 LTE	5	N9005XXUGBOK6
Italy (Wind) (WIN)	SM-N9005	GALAXY Note 3 LTE	5	N9005XXUGBOI6
Libya (BTC)	SM-A310F		5.1.1	A310FXXU1AOL7
Libya (BTC)	SM-J500F	GALAXY J5	5.1.1	J500FXXU1AOK2
Morocco (MAT) (MAT)	SM-J500F	GALAXY J5	5.1.1	J500FXXU1AOL1
Morocco (MAT) (MAT)	SM-J500F	GALAXY J5	5.1.1	J500FXXU1AOK2
Morocco (MWD) (MWD)	SM-J500F	GALAXY J5	5.1.1	J500FXXU1AOL1
Morocco (MWD) (MWD)	SM-J500F	GALAXY J5	5.1.1	J500FXXU1AOK2
Netherlands (PHN)	SM-T360	GALAXY Tab Active	4.4.4	T360XXU1AOD2
Netherlands (PHN)	SM-T700	GALAXY Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi	5.0.2	T700XXU1BOL1
Netherlands (PHN)	SM-T360	GALAXY Tab Active	5.1.1	T360XXU1BOK4
Netherlands (T-Mobile) (TNL)	SM-N910F	GALAXY Note 4	5.1.1	N910FXXS1COK2
Netherlands (Vodafone) (VDF)	SM-N910F	GALAXY Note 4	5.1.1	N910FXXU1COJ3
Netherlands (Vodafone) (VDF)	SM-N910F	GALAXY Note 4	5.1.1	N910FXXS1COK2
Nigeria (ECT)	SM-J700H	GALAXY J7	5.1.1	J700HXXU1AOJ5
Nigeria (ECT)	SM-J700H	GALAXY J7	5.1.1	J700HXXU1AOK5
Pakistan (PAK) (PAK)	SM-A310F		5.1.1	A310FXXU1AOLJ
Papua New Guinea (PNG)	SM-J500Y	GALAXY J5	5.1.1	J500YXXU1AOL1
Portugal (Vodafone) (TCL)	GT-I9195I	GALAXY S4 mini LTE	4.4.4	I9195IXXU1AOL1
Saudi Arabia (KSA)	SM-N900	GALAXY Note 3	5	N900XXUEBOL2
Saudi Arabia (KSA)	SM-N900	GALAXY Note 3	5	N900XXUEBOK7
Tunisia (TUN)	SM-J500F	GALAXY J5	5.1.1	J500FXXU1AOL1
Tunisia (TUN)	SM-A310F		5.1.1	A310FXXU1AOL7
Tunisia (TUN)	SM-J500F	GALAXY J5	5.1.1	J500FXXU1AOK2
United Arab Emirates (XSG)	SM-N900	GALAXY Note 3	5	N900XXUEBOL2
United Arab Emirates (XSG)	SM-N900	GALAXY Note 3	5	N900XXUEBOI2
Unknown (VFJ)	SM-J500Y	GALAXY J5	5.1.1	J500YXXU1AOL1
Unknown (XNZ)	SM-J500Y	GALAXY J5	5.1.1	J500YXXU1AOL1
Unknown (AMO)	SM-N9005	GALAXY Note 3 LTE	5	N9005XXUGBOD6
Unknown (AMO)	SM-N9005	GALAXY Note 3 LTE	5	N9005XXUGBOK6
Uruguay (UPO)	SM-A300M	GALAXY A3	4.4.4	A300MUBU1AOC1
Uruguay (UPO)	SM-A300M	GALAXY A3	5.0.2	A300MUBU1BOK1

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Happy New Year from all of us here at SamMobile

2015 has proven to be an interesting year, Samsung gave us some very cool devices this year, including the best smartwatch that it has ever made. Sure, it did make some mistakes that fans didn’t like, but it was all part of an evolutionary process.

As we look forward to 2016 all of us here at SamMobile would like to wish all of you a very Happy New Year and hope that you have a good time with your friends and family. Many of you will head out to see some amazing displays of fireworks that have become something of a tradition, so do make sure you know how to capture the perfect fireworks photos with your smartphone. Some important tips to remember when taking photos: ISO should be configured as low as possible not exceeding 400 if possible, tweak shutter speed for better effects and don’t use zoom, flash or HDR. Don’t forget, stable hands make for great photos. Here’s to a great year, and more great devices from Samsung.

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