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Smart tablet with a refined design, long-lasting battery life and new content partnerships   Samsung Electronics today announced a new addition to the Galaxy tablet portfolio, the Galaxy Tab A (8.0’’), an everyday, versatile tablet designed for the entire family. The Galaxy Tab A builds on the Galaxy design legacy, featuring a refined look and feel with a sleek, metal body and smooth rounded edges making it comfortable to hold. It offers long-lasting battery, a beautiful display that looks good in any light, and increased onboard memory with expandable storage.   “At Samsung, we continue to work towards meaningful innovation that delights our customers and meets their unique needs,” said Sangsuk Roh, Vice President of Tablet Product Strategy, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “The Galaxy Tab A is designed for both parents and kids. It’s the tablet that’s just as easy to take on the go or curl up with on the couch, with long-lasting battery life to get the en

Smart tablet with a refined design, long-lasting battery life and new content partnerships SEOUL, Korea – October 26 2017 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced a new addition to the Galaxy tablet portfolio, the Galaxy Tab A (8.0’’), an everyday, versatile tablet designed for the entire family. The Galaxy Tab A builds on the Galaxy design legacy, featuring a refined look and feel with a sleek, metal body and smooth rounded edges making it comfortable to hold. It offers long-lasting battery, a beautiful display that looks good in any light, and increased onboard memory with expandable storage. “At Samsung, we continue to work towards meaningful innovation that delights our customers and meets their unique needs,” said Sangsuk Roh, Vice President of Tablet Product Strategy, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “The Galaxy Tab A is designed for both parents and kids. It’s the tablet that’s just as easy to take on the go or curl up with on the couch, with l

Music that moves with you. Cord-free wireless earbuds. Introducing the new Gear IconX (2018). Learn more: http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/gear-iconx/ From: Samsung Mobile

You’ve probably heard of Ultra-High Definition (UHD) as the way to enjoy visual content in at least four times the detail of Full High Definition (FHD). But it requires some important work behind the scenes for this type of technology to be standardized and rolled out across multiple devices.   For its effectiveness in developing High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), a collective group called the Joint Collaborative Team on Video Coding (JCT-VC) recently received, on October 25, the Primetime Emmy Engineering Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.   HEVC is a common standard that enables efficient delivery of UHD content over multiple distribution channels. Representatives from various companies and academic institutions, including Samsung Electronics, Sony, Microsoft and Qualcomm, are part of the JCT-VC, in addition to standards organizations including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC),

Whether you call them Digital Natives or the Internet Generation, today’s kids and teenagers are assumed to be fluent when it comes to digital tools. It’s true, they are not shy using tablets and smartphones, but that falls short of attaining true digital literacy: understanding how our digital world works and using digital tools to create amazing new technologies. However, teaching kids 21 st century skills is absolutely vital – both for society as a whole and for companies like Samsung, who need to recruit the talent that helps develop the innovation of tomorrow. That’s why we invited young people - from first-graders all the way to college age - to join us last week at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2017 in San Francisco. We wanted to showcase some of the educational opportunities that can help children gain true digital literacy, and demonstrate Samsung’s passion for giving young people the future-proof skills they need – not just for the jobs market, but also to expres

Welcome to the latest edition of  Wallpaper Wednesday . This week we’re highlighting five more backgrounds that feature elements of Earth. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the  Galaxy S8 ,  Galaxy S8+  and just about any other smartphone on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want to download and set one as your wallpaper, simply tap on the photo to maximise it, then click and hold to save it. Once the picture is stored locally, open up  Settings , locate and select  Wallpaper , then just press the image to set it as your background. Beach Corrosion Sands of Time Sideline Scene   Swerve Download The post Wallpaper Wednesday: Earth (Part 2) appeared first on SamMobile .

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 published today. APK SoundAssistant is now compatible with the Galaxy Note 8 Firmware News T-Mobile Galaxy J7 Android 7.1.1 Nougat update released General Samsung India begins R&D work on 5G technology Samsung Pay Samsung’s latest incentive to use Samsung Pay benefits children in need The post SamMobile Daily Recap: October 25, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Pay and more! appeared first on SamMobile .

Samsung has been playing a major role in the development of 5G technology. The company recently conducted its first 5G fixed wireless access trial in the United Kingdom. It has also inked agreements to deliver the first multi-vendor 5G trials with Verizon and Cisco. Samsung has now revealed that research and development work on 5G technology has begun at its R&D center in India. Dipesh Shah, the managing director of the Samsung R&D Institute in Bengaluru, has confirmed that the company has started work on 5G technology at the facility. The facility in Bengaluru is Samsung’s largest research and development center outside South Korea. Samsung India And 5G Samsung’s R&D center in Bengaluru performs two major roles. It develops features to address the needs of Indian consumers. Features like S-Bike were developed here. The center’s other role is to work on products and services with a global impact. This may not be widely known but the final part of development for Bix

Samsung has updated its SoundAssistant application with support for the Galaxy Note 8 . The upgrade also bundles compatibility for a number of new features and interface improvements, which have been built for the latest version of the firm’s Experience—formerly known as TouchWiz—user interface (8.5). Among the new additions is the facility to alter the volume of an individual application and change the increments that volume is increased/decreased. You’ll also notice the option to share equalizer settings, so if you find a nice balance you can send it to a friend to use on their handset. We’d recommend installing the update from the Play Store The update is available to download from both Galaxy Apps and the Play Store starting today. We’d recommend grabbing it from the latter though, as it’s often marginally quicker to install an upgrade from Google’s offering than it is from Samsung’s. But that’s just our two cents. APK Download

Samsung will donate a school meal to a child in need every time you use its mobile payment platform— Samsung Pay —instead of an Oyster on Transport for London (TfL) and National Rail services, which covers the DLR, London Underground, London Overground and London River Bus. There’s a caveat, though. To ensure a meal is donated, you’ll need to use a Mastercard-issued credit or debit card as your preferred payment for travel and seeing as most financial institutions are making the push towards Visa Credit, that may be easier said than done. Samsung Pay launched in the UK in May Samsung Pay has been available in the United Kingdom since May. It currently supports a number of the region’s leading banks, including First Direct, HSBC and M&S Bank; however, a couple of big names are still missing from the list (cough, cough, Barclays, Lloyds, cough). The World Food Day promotion expires on Monday, November 6. The post Samsung’s latest incentive to use Samsung Pay benefits children i

We reported recently that the Galaxy J7 might soon receive the Nougat update . The handset was spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance running a Nougat build. It was a big indication that the company was planning on rolling out the update soon. T-Mobile has now started rolling out the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Galaxy J7. It’s one of the few devices that Samsung has updated straight to version 7.1.1 from Marshmallow. T-Mobile Galaxy J7 Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update T-Mobile has started rolling out the Nougat update for the Galaxy J7 over-the-air. However, the company’s support document for this handset is all over the place. It assigns version number Android 6.0.1, Android 7.0 and Android 7.1.1 to one single firmware version, J700TUVU3BQI5 . This is obviously not possible. Clearly, there are clerical issues with the document. That doesn’t mean the T-Mobile Galaxy J7 Android 7.1.1 Nougat update isn’t rolling out. Those who own this handset on T-Mobile will soon receive an update notif

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. Firmware News Galaxy S6 edge update brings October security patch Samsung to release the Android 8.0 Oreo update in Turkey in early 2018 Phones Samsung Spain hands out 200 free Galaxy Note 8 units on a plane TV Samsung doesn’t think OLED displays are suitable for TVs The post SamMobile Daily Recap: October 24, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S6 and more! appeared first on SamMobile .

Samsung’s Turkish subsidiary is aiming to start rolling out the much-anticipated Android 8.0 Oreo update in Turkey at the beginning of 2018, according to a post published on Guncelmiyiz , the firm’s local update portal. While we don’t know exactly what smartphones—and tablets—will receive the upgrade in the region, it’s safe to assume that the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 will be among the first, closely followed by the Galaxy S7. Related:  These Galaxy devices will be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo As this is Samsung we’re talking about, we wouldn’t recommend fixating on the early 2018 release date, but nevertheless, having confirmation it’s actively developing the firmware for use on its devices is certainly reassuring. For those unaware, Android 8.0 Oreo bundles a number of long-awaited features, including support for Program-in-Picture (PiP), notification channels, adaptive icons and circular emoji, as well as a number of bug fixes. Via Source

Samsung’s reputation took a hit because of the Galaxy Note 7 . The handset’s faulty battery made it a fire risk so it was quickly banned from airplanes. The airlines actually started making announcements that the Galaxy Note 7 was not allowed in the cabin. The company bounced back with the Galaxy Note 8 . The great response it has received for the new handset shows that the Note faithful are loyal to this lineup. Samsung Spain decided to remind people of last year’s unfortunate events and highlight how the Galaxy Note 8 has truly been the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. It handed out free Galaxy Note 8 units to 200 unsuspecting passengers on a domestic flight in Spain. Free Galaxy Note 8 Units Passengers on a late night Iberia flight from Madrid to A Coruña, Galicia were probably not expecting to get a free gift that cost more than their ticket. This surprise move came after Iberia started promoting the Galaxy Note 8. There were 200 passengers on that flight and all o

If you’re waiting for Samsung to launch an OLED TV, you might have to keep waiting. The company has said that it doesn’t think that OLED displays are suitable for TVs. That’s not something that its rival LG agrees with as it continues to churn out great OLED TVs. Samsung launched its QLED TVs earlier this year and positioned them as an alternative to OLED TVs. The two technologies are completely different. Samsung claims that the performance of QLED panels is better than OLED panels. OLED Displays For TVs Samsung says that OLED displays are good for devices that have shorter life expectancies such as smartphones. That’s because OLED panels have screen burn-in or image retention issues. It says that the case is different for TVs and monitor that are normally used for longer periods. Comparing OLED panels with fruit juice that oxidizes with time, Samsung said that “The reason OLED TVs have image retentions is because they are made of organic materials.” That’s not a comparison you

Samsung is now rolling out a new Galaxy S6 edge update that brings the October security patch. The company detailed the latest security maintenance release a couple of weeks back. It has since been released for several devices. Samsung has already released the October security patch for devices like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 . Now, it’s the Galaxy S6 edge’s turn. The October security patch is now being rolled out for the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925F) in the United Kingdom. Galaxy S6 edge Update Samsung has rolled out this Galaxy S6 edge firmware in the United Kingdom. Firmware version G925FXXU5EQI8 is now being distributed over-the-air. Galaxy S6 edge owners should soon receive an update notification on their handset if they haven’t already. This Galaxy S6 edge update has only been released in the United Kingdom so far. It’s only a matter of time before it’s rolled out in other markets as well. It shouldn’t take more than a few days for this to happen now. There are fixes

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced digital component solutions, and TÜV SÜD, a global technical services provider of quality, safety and sustainability solutions, today announced that the companies have developed a new testing program for Samsung’s automotive LED components. A ceremony was held earlier today at the headquarters of TÜV SÜD Korea in Seoul, Korea, to unveil the new testing program.   The agreement between the two companies marks the first time in the industry that an automotive LED component manufacturer has partnered with a globally-recognized testing and certification company to test the quality, performance and reliability of automotive LED components. Automotive LED component manufacturers are generally required to submit in-house testing results to supply their products to OEMs.   With TÜV SÜD’s world-class verification processes, Samsung will be able to offer an exceptionally high degree of validation and technical assurance for its automotive LED

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 published today. Business Apple and Samsung to return to the courtroom for a patent damages retrial Samsung CEO’s replacement could be selected this week Samsung has reportedly invested in Chinese AI developer DeePhi Tech Samsung ranked as the most valuable brand in South Korea Samsung to announce a three-year buyback plan next week Deals Daily Deal: Grab Samsung’s Fast Charge Dual-Port Car Charger for 63% off Firmware News Android 7.1.1 Nougat update now arriving on the Galaxy J5 (2016) Firmware Update Magazine: October 23, 2017 Galaxy Note 8 October security patch released General Samsung could be working on a Dual Wireless Charging Pad Laptops New Chromebook Pro fro

Last Friday, we received the Samsung Gear Sport, which was announced at IFA earlier this year. The Gear Sport runs Tizen 3.0 out of the box, and it is expected that Samsung will bring the upgrade to the Gear S3 Frontier and Gear S3 Classic as well. What does Tizen 3.0 bring to the table? We’ve come across a few notable new features and improvements, and we’ve listed the major ones below. Watch Only mode Watch Only is a new feature on Tizen 3.0. When you activate Watch Only mode, the smartwatch will only show you the watch face and disable all other functions, including notifications. This means you can use it as a regular watch, and the battery will also last much longer. You’ll lose all of the smart functionality, but Watch Only mode will be great for the times you just need a timepiece to, well, tell the time. Bezel wake-up Moving the bezel ring on Samsung’s watches turns on the screen, and while this can be handy for some, it can be annoying if you’re sleeping or in a situat