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If you’ve been on the fence about purchasing a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge and you’re based in the United States, you might want to take advantage of this new promotion that Best Buy is offering. The retailer is currently offering a $100 gift card, a 256GB microSD card and a Samsung wireless charger with every purchase of a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge. Customers don’t have to choose one from these three gifts because they will get all three. Customers have to purchase a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge from Best Buy and activate on Verizon Device Payment, AT&T Next or Sprint 24-Month Installment to be eligible for this promotion. Once that’s done, they will receive a $100 Best Buy gift card that can be used to purchase anything available at the retailer while the Samsung Fast Charge wireless charger which costs $59.99 and the 256GB Samsung Evo+ microSD card which costs $249.99 will be automatically added to the cart. This is a pretty good deal as the incentives on offer here are we

After a seemingly successful episode at CES2017, Samsung decided to take the Samsung Galaxy Studio with them to Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress 2017. This technological playground is outfitted with five types of 4D simulators to prove to the visitors from all over the world that the future Virtual Reality (VR) is now. SamMobile managed to capture the different experiences in the videos below. For more details on what the simulators are simulating, make sure to read Samsung’s own blog about the episode at CES2017 .   Space Wheel   Skeleton   Astro Ship   VR Theater   Robot Wars

We publish  a ton  of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, most of the news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up with every post. But, we think we’ve come up with a solid solution — a  daily recap . Today we’re switching it up a bit, though. In the list below, you’ll find the stories that went live both today and during Samsung’s event at MWC 2017 yesterday. We understand that you’re not going to be interested in all of them, so we’ve decided to split them into their respective categories. Deals Daily Deal: Pick up a 64GB EVO microSD card for 67% off Samsung kicks off ‘Monday’ online sale in Italy General Samsung’s Oscars 2017 ad delivers a powerful message on behalf of YouTubers Phones Future Galaxy smartphones will get AKG audio Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus hands-on video leaked [Update: Another teaser] Galaxy S8 launch date officially confirmed, Samsung offers a glimpse Greenpe

  Samsung Electronics today announced that the Galaxy S7 edge was recognized by the GSMA as the Best Smartphone in the Best Mobile Handsets and Devices category at the annual Global Mobile Awards at Mobile World Congress 2017.   As the world leader in mobile innovation, Samsung continues to relentlessly pursue the best in hardware, software and services, redefining what is possible for consumers across the globe. The Galaxy S7 edge was awarded for its refined design, advanced camera and outstanding performance.   “We are honored to be recognized for our craftsmanship in design and innovation with the Galaxy S7 edge,” said Junho Park, Vice President of Global Product Strategy, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “This award is a testament to our constant pursuit of excellence as we continue to exceed consumers’ expectations through revolutionary mobile technology.”

There’s no denying the fact that the Galaxy S7 edge is a fantastic smartphone . The handset has already received several awards and Samsung will now have to make some room on the shelf because its 2016 flagship has won another. The GSMA has recognized the Galaxy S7 edge as the “Best Smartphone” in the Best Mobile Handsets and Devices category at the annual Global Mobile Awards at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona. The Galaxy S7 edge has received this award for its refined design, great camera and outstanding performance. “We are honored to be recognized for our craftsmanship in design and innovation with the Galaxy S7 edge,” said Junho Park, Vice President of Global Product Strategy, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics, adding that this award is a testament to Samsung’s constant pursuit of excellence as it continues to exceed consumers’ expectations. This award certainly caps off a great year for the Galaxy S7 edge as it’s set to bow out in the coming week

Samsung released the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge last month and we know that the company has been working on this update for other devices like the Galaxy S6 series and the Galaxy Note 5 as well. The company hasn’t released the update for said devices just yet but it’s expected to do so in the near future. We’ve now spotted the Galaxy S6 edge+ with Nougat receiving its Wi-Fi certification which suggests that it may not be too long before this handset is bumped up to Android 7.0. However, Samsung hasn’t confirmed as yet when it’s going to do this for the Galaxy S6 edge+. I should mention here that the detailed Nougat release roadmap shared by Samsung Turkey recently pointed out that the Galaxy S6 edge+ would receive its Nougat update in the second week of March. If the dates in its roadmap are accurate then we could see this handset receive Nougat in other markets across the globe around the same time as well. We’ll be sure to update you as a

Samsung launched the Creative Square incubation program in April last year, the program nurtures innovative ideas from early-stage startups. It helps them in the development of their ideas as well as with market rollout within Samsung’s global platform. Startups that are part of Samsung’s incubation program receive funding for research and development, mentoring by experts and business cooperation. Samsung is in Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress 2017 and it’s highlighting some of the startups that are part of its incubation program such as Neowayz which has developed a Home Smart Pregnancy Total Solution Kit, a smart pet toy for dog exercise called Gomi and the chatbot buidling platform fluenty. Early-stage startups looking for a helping hand should try getting in touch with Samsung and see if it has a place for them in its Creative Square. They can get in touch with the relevant department by sending an email at idea.startup@samsung.com.

We had reported last week that Samsung would release its Samsung Flow app to all Windows 10-powered devices . Now, the South Korean company has officially announced their plans to roll out  Samsung Flow to more Galaxy devices as well as all Windows 10 tablets and PCs. The productivity-boosting app comes preloaded with the newly unveiled Galaxy Tab S3 and the Galaxy Book . It allows users to unlock their tablets and PCs using the fingerprint authentication on compatible Galaxy smartphones. The Samsung Flow app uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections to keep devices paired. Users can also get smartphone notifications mirrored to their Galaxy and Windows 10 tablets, laptops and PCs, and even reply to them. Data such as images, videos, and documents can be shared both ways between a paired Galaxy smartphone and a compatible tablet or PC.

  Launched last year and preloaded on Samsung’s newly unveiled Galaxy Book and Galaxy Tab S3 tablets, Samsung Flow is an app that allows users to synchronize their tablet with their smartphone in convenient, productivity-boosting ways. The app’s latest update, slated for release in April, expands its compatibility to include even more devices, allowing more users to simplify their always-connected lifestyles.     More Convenient Connections Samsung Flow allows users to seamlessly manage data and messages between their Galaxy smartphone and tablet, helping them enjoy new levels of convenience and mobility.   When the devices are synchronized, users may unlock their tablet using their phone’s fingerprint sensor, manage smartphone notifications directly from their tablet, start a browsing session on one device and easily continue on the other, effortlessly transfer content between the two devices, and automatically connect their tablet to their phone’s mobile hotspot.   The app’

We reported last month that the SM-Z250F would be the first smartphone running Tizen 3.0 , but it appears that there a change of plans. As per the latest information that we’ve received, the SM-Z400F would be the first phone running the newer version of Tizen. Samsung is reportedly developing the SM-Z400F in India, and the device expected to have better specifications than previous Tizen smartphones from Samsung. We’re not sure whether Samsung has just changed the model number of if it’s a new device altogether. The company might bring some form of artificial intelligence to Tizen 3.0 smartphones for better voice command results. The development of Tizen 3.0 is taking longer than expected, and South Korea’s FTC is investigating whether Google thwarted Tizen’s development .

The Galaxy Tab S3 is official, and it brings a lot of interesting features to the table . There’s AKG (Harman) audio through four speakers, the S Pen, the latest version of Android, a premium design, and Samsung’s beautiful AMOLED display with HDR capability. We’ve brought you comparisons of the Galaxy Tab S3 with its predecessors, and you can now check out the complete list of specifications of the tablet below. Do take a look at our hands-on experience as well. Samsung Model Number SM-T820 Video Recording Resolution 4K (3840x2160) @ 30fps Model type Tablet Main Camera - Resolution 13 MP, CMOS Color Black, Silver Front Camera - Resolution 5 MP, CMOS Announced 2017, Februari Main Camera - Make Released 2017, March Front Camera - Make Buy Main Camera - Flash Yes Dimensions 237.3 x 169.0 x 6.0mm Secondary Camera - Flash No Weight 429g Main Camera - Auto Focus Yes IP Rating Video Playing Format Operating System Android Andro

Samsung is in the midst of rolling out the much-anticipated Nougat update for the Galaxy S7  ( SM-G930F) and Galaxy S7 edge  ( SM-G935F)  in Indonesia. The upgrade, which weighs in at a little less than 1.3GB, bundles all of the features you’d expect to find included in Android 7.0 , as well as a slew of additional bug fixes and stability improvements. If you’d like to see if the OTA is ready for your device, head into Settings » About Device » Download Updates Manually . Alternatively, you can wait until you receive a push notification instructing you to download the firmware, but that typically takes a little longer to arrive. Once it’s installed, be sure to check out our tips to find out how to get the most out of Nougat.

The hype around Samsung’s Galaxy S8 has been way too much after Galaxy Note7’s recall late last year. Now a couple of videos have emerged showing Samsung’s upcoming flagship phone in action. An interesting thing to note here is that both videos seem to have originated out of China, which we assume, are from case […] The post Galaxy S8 leaked on video appeared first on Sammy Hub .

The Galaxy Tab S3 is Samsung’s latest Android tablet with a Super AMOLED display, and it brings some interesting new features that make it a far larger upgrade over the Galaxy Tab S2 than the latter was over the original Galaxy Tab S. Be it the four AKG-tuned loudspeakers or the HDR capable display, the Tab S3 has the makings of a flagship product that is designed to impress. We certainly liked what we saw during our hands-on time with the tablet, and here are what we think are the best features on offer. Speakers tuned by AKG This is no doubt the most notable feature, not just for the Galaxy Tab S3 but Samsung’s future smartphones as well. Samsung confirmed yesterday that it had started working with Harman before it decided to acquire the brand, and the first fruit of that partnership comes in the form of the Tab S3. Each of the four loudspeakers on the tablet has been tuned by AKG (which is an audio company owned by Harman, and therefore Samsung once the merger goes through). As y

If you’re running low on storage, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can currently pick up a 64GB EVO microSD card for $19.99 (67% off). What’s neat about this promotion is that it’s available worldwide, so folk in both the UK and US will be able to take advantage of the unit’s snappy transfer speeds for the reduced price. Like the sound of 64GB EVO microSD card and want to bag yourself one? Simply hit the Buy Now button below. We advise you to hurry, though, as Amazon only has a very limited amount of inventory available for this specific deal, and once it’s gone, it’s gone. Buy Now

Samsung unveiled the new Gear VR with Controller at its MWC press conference yesterday. The wireless controller, which has been developed in collaboration with Oculus, makes it very convenient for users to experience VR apps, games, and content. Oculus has now announced that over 70 gaming titles will soon be released for the new Gear VR with Controller . All these 70 games, most of which are already in the development phase, will be compatible with the new wireless controller. Naturally, all the 550+ apps and games that are already available for the Gear VR will be compatible with the new controller as well. The company announced that it would open up the Gear VR Controller SDK to all developers in a few weeks.

Samsung showcased its ‘ Project Beyond ‘ concept 360-degree camera for professionals two years ago . It featured 17 Full HD cameras with wide-angle optics and a versatile mount. However, it was the company’s very first concept product for capturing 3D 360-degree imagery. Now, the company has improved it even further to showcase a new prototype. The South Korean electronics giant is displaying an improved Project Beyond camera at MWC 2017, and the company is simply calling it 3D 360 Camera. It features 18 cameras (one more than its last product), a D-pad for controlling the camera UI, and a small screen at the top of the device. It can also capture 360-degree surround sound using 6ea microphone. It can not only capture 360-degree 2D/3D high-quality videos but also live stream them. There’s a memory card slot and a single cable for connecting to PCs. Samsung claims that it is suitable for indoor and outdoor shooting as it is IP65 for dust and water resistance. It is also compatible wit

Samsung Electronics announced today the readiness of its Next-Generation Core (NG Core) solution, and a library of 5G Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) as part of its broader commercial 5G portfolio announcement. Deployments are already underway using a pre-commercial version of the solution which will form the foundation for the company’s 5G trials throughout 2017.   “Virtualization is a powerful component behind a lot of the benefits of next-generation networks,” said Sohyong Chong, Vice President and Head of Cloud Lab in Next-Generation Communications Business Team, Samsung Electronics. “Pulling together the experience we’ve gained from our NFV milestone successes over the past two years, we’re really excited to have a commercial solution in place to help drive our 5G trial deployments.”   Samsung’s Next-Generation Core solution is built on the principles of virtualization, hardware independence and open platforms. By shifting to a completely software-driven environment, the