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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

The Galaxy J5 (2016) is Samsung’s latest smartphone to receive the Android 7.1.1 update in Europe. The upgrade, which has started making the rounds in Poland, transports all of the features included in Nougat, as well as the tweaks bundled in Experience 8.5, the latest version of the firm’s user interface. So what does Experience 8.5 bring to the table? Well, aside from the integration of Samsung Cloud, a revamped Device Manager application and shutter button zooming for the Camera client, not a great deal. It does, however, feel a lot smoother than the previous build, Experience 8.1, that debuted on the Galaxy S8. Screenshots: Nougat with Samsung Experience UX on the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 (2016) Seeing as the update is currently rolling out in Poland, it shouldn’t be long until it starts reaching variants in other countries in Europe. We’re guessing it’ll arrive in Germany and the United Kingdom next, before eventually touching down in North America following a fairly lengthy

Low battery anxiety is a universal fear we have when we're away from our charger and see a drained battery icon. That's why Samsung continues to lead the way with wireless charging, to keep the story alive. Learn more: http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-note8/accessories/ From: Samsung Mobile

October is almost over and yet there are still many Samsung handsets out there that haven’t received the latest security update. Samsung has finally started rolling out the Galaxy Note 8 October security patch today. The company detailed the latest security maintenance release for Android device three weeks ago. It has since been released for a handful of devices, including the Galaxy S8 . Galaxy Note 8 October Security Patch The Galaxy Note 8 October security patch is now being rolled out in China and Hong Kong. Samsung has released the firmware update for Galaxy Note 8 units bearing model numbers SM-N9508 and SM-N9500 . There are no reports so far of this update being released in other markets. However, now that Samsung has released it in China, it may only be a matter of time before the Galaxy Note 8 October security update is released in additional markets. The October 2017 security patch brings fixes for 215 vulnerabilities in the Android operating system. Patches for six

For a limited time only, you can bag yourself Samsung’s Dual-Port Car Fast Charger, which is capable of charging any Fast Charge-enabled handset from 0 to 50 percent in around half an hour, for just $16.99 (63% off). If you like the sound of this promotion and want to take advantage of it, hit the  Buy Now  button below. We advise you to hurry though as Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory available for this specific deal. The post Daily Deal: Grab Samsung’s Fast Charge Dual-Port Car Charger for 63% off appeared first on SamMobile .

The upcoming Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ could feature a front-facing fingerprint scanner to combat criticism the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 received, suggests a patent Samsung filed for with KIPRIS, South Korea’s trademarking organization. If the information included in the patent documentation is accurate, the firm is planning on building a small recess (think: Essential Phone) into the bottom of the Galaxy S9 that will house a small super-fast fingerprint reader. We’re not sure a recess is the best route to go down—and it doesn’t look like our readers do, either. According to a poll we ran last month, the majority of voters would hate to see a notch à la iPhone X on board Samsung’s next flagship. Galaxy S9 should sport a Snapdragon 845 processor The Galaxy S9 is expected to sport the same 5.8-inch Infinity Display as the Galaxy S8, while the Galaxy S9+ should pack an identical 6.2-inch Infinity Display to the Galaxy S8+. They’re both tipped to sport a Snapdragon 845 CPU and 6GB

Valuation and strategy consultant Brand Finance has released its list of the top 50 most valuable brands in South Korea. Samsung has been ranked as the most valuable and powerful brand in the country , unsurprisingly. The firm ranks the brands for its Brand Finance South Korea 50 league table by taking into account a variety of factors. It looks at the marketing investment, sustainability and margins, familiarity, preference and also determines the proportion of the company’s revenue that’s contributed by its brand. Most Valuable Brand In South Korea Brand Finance analysts have ranked Samsung at the very top of the list. The company’s brand value is up 12 percent of $51.4 billion, according to the firm. That’s almost five times the value of the second most valuable brand on the list. Car manufacturer Hyundai is the country’s second most valuable brand. Its brand value has been estimated at $8.8 billion, a 4 percent increase from the previous year. Samsung Fire & Marine is the

Samsung is preparing to announce a three-year plan to buy back shares next week, reports The Korea Herald . The initiative can be considered an extension to the $10 billion buyback program it launched in 2015, which had a positive effect on its price per share. Last year, the firm said it would spend 50 percent of its 22.4 trillion won ($19 billion) net profit to increase its share value and return the benefits to its investors—and that’s exactly what it did, paying out nearly 4 trillion won ($3.5 billion) worth of cash dividends and buying 7.2 trillion won ($6.3 billion) worth of shares back. To keep the ratio the same as last year, Samsung has to spend 13 trillion won buying back shares by January When Samsung reveals its three-year plan next week, alongside details surrounding its third-quarter profit and plans for cash dividends for 2018-2020, it’s expected to be on a much larger scale, in accordance with its record profit for 2017, with many market analysts expecting its net

Judge Lucy Koh of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California determined on Sunday that Apple and Samsung will return to the courtroom to battle a retrial of their famous design patent damages case, which is exactly what the South Korean company has been fighting for. Samsung had originally, as noted by Foss Patents , asked Judge Koh for a retrial of its previous case against Apple, to which she denied, then went on to convince the Supreme Court that the terms of its previous ruling were incorrect, later resulting in her deciding that a retrial is on the cards. Apple and Samsung have until Wednesday, October 25 to propose a case schedule and a retrial date; however, there’s a chance, albeit a small one, the conglomerates will never make it into the courtroom, as both parties have the option to settle the dispute outside of the legal system. Apple will be hoping for a per-device ruling It’s unlikely it will go down that route, though. The Supreme Court

Samsung Electronics CEO and Vice Chairman Kwon Oh-hyun announced recently that he was stepping down amid an “unprecedented crisis.” He has been with the company for more than 30 years. He was essentially serving as the de facto head after Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong was imprisoned earlier this year. According to a new report, Samsung might select the successor to the CEO as early as this week. An early selection would mean that the transition would be easier when Kwon vacates his post early next year. Samsung CEO’s Replacement Samsung Electronics will have to pick a successor to Samsung CEO Kwon Oh-hyun as he has already made his plans to retire public. Samsung will now be looking to appoint a new head of the device and display business divisions that are currently under Kwon. Candidates that are reportedly being considered for this position include the head of Samsung’s medical equipment business Jun Dong-soo, Samsung Display senior adviser Park Dong-gun and the head of Samsung Ad

Samsung has been approved a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a Dual Wireless Charging Pad that will—presumably—work in a similar way to the one Apple announced alongside the iPhone X back in September, allowing users to charge their Galaxy- and Gear-branded products simultaneously. The firm’s Dual Wireless Charging Pad takes advantage of both inductive and resonate modes of wireless charging, which are compliant with the Qi standard, reports Patently Mobile , meaning there shouldn’t be a single Qi-compatible smartphone, tablet or wearable on the market it won’t be able to charge. Based on the sketches included in the patent filing, the science behind the Dual Wireless Charging Pad is actually pretty simple. There appear to be two coils housed within the unit; both of them support inductive and resonate charging—and the Pad can automatically switch between them when it sees fit. Dual Wireless Charging Pad to launch alongside the Galaxy S9? It’s worth mentioni

It’s no longer a secret that the Galaxy S8 Active will soon be making its way to T-Mobile. AT&T is going to lose its exclusivity over Samsung’s “Active” lineup this year. Even Samsung hinted as much when it launched the Galaxy S8 Active on T-Mobile. The company said at that time that the device would be exclusive to AT&T for a “limited time.” Much has already been said and written about the Galaxy S8 Active for T-Mobile. Renders of the device were recently leaked online as well. Now, the T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active has been spotted at the FCC. T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active The Galaxy S8 Active bearing model number SM-G892U has been spotted in the FCC database. The handset is listed as having support for LTE Band 71, the same band that T-Mobile started deploying recently. This particular model of the Galaxy S8 Active also has support for T-Mobile’s other LTE bands, such as Band 66. The FCC filing doesn’t mention T-Mobile by name. Then again, the filings never reveal such precise

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly Firmware Magazine. You can think of it as your go-to resource to find out which of your Samsung devices has received a new update or if it’s going to receive a new firmware update in the near future. To keep things interesting, we present the Firmware Magazine in new designs every week. It will always include the important details about firmware updates such as the firmware versions, device model numbers, Android OS versions and the country where said update is out already. SamMobile Firmware Update Magazine Keep in mind, however, that these firmware details are based on the firmware that are available in our database, and in some cases, the latest updates might not show in the same week as the full firmware files take additional time to make it to our database. The purpose of this magazine is to bring all of that important information about firmware updates to you, the reader, in a manner that’s easy to comprehend—so even if you’re new t

In Seoul, Korea, Samsung Electronics recently invited media to discuss key trends and the outlook for the global TV market, as well as share regarding the company’s business direction.   Among the key trends discussed included the rapidly increasing demand for UHD quality large screen TVs, as well as ongoing consumer pain points related to TV convenience.     Demand for Large Screen UHD TVs   According to market research firms GfK and NPD, global market revenue for big screen TVs, larger than 55 inch, occupied over 40 percent between January and August 2017. In North America, 60 percent of TV sales were for big screen TVs larger than 55 inch, with 30 percent for TVs larger than 60 inch.   Related to TV resolution, the market is also experiencing a shift from FHD to UHD. Between January and August of this year, according to GfK and NPD, revenues for UHD TVs accounted for over 50 percent of the global TV market, and 60 to 70 percent in North America, Europe and Korea.     De

Samsung announced the Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro back at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in January. The company delayed the latter’s release by several months due to issues with Android app compatibility. The Chromebook Pro was finally released on May 28 . According to a report, there’s a new Chromebook Pro from Samsung in the pipeline. It’s said to be a “highly-upgraded” version, meaning that it’s likely going to get a specs bump. New Chromebook Pro The Chromebook Pro currently features an Intel Core m3 processor with 4GB of RAM. The report claims that the new Chromebook Pro will feature an Intel Core m7 processor with 16GB of RAM. This specs bump should, at least in theory, put the performance figures on par with Google’s latest high-end Pixelbook. Whether or not there will be any design changes remains to be seen. Existing features like the 360-degree rotating touchscreen display, support for a digitized Pen and Android apps are likely to be retained. The specs

Industry sources believe that Samsung TV sales are going to provide the company with an earnings boost. The demand for its high-end TV products remains strong which will enable the company to bring in more revenue from its TV business. The company’s QLED TVs are said to be driving demand for Samsung’s high-end TV products. The company unveiled them earlier this year before releasing the lineup in April. They are estimated to account for almost 10 percent of Samsung’s overall TV shipments. Samsung TV Sales According to a report out of South Korea, it’s expected that Samsung’s QLED TVs will account for 10 percent of its entire TV shipments. This raises hopes that Samsung’s earnings from its TV business will improve in the near future. It’s also claimed that more than half of QLED TV sales are accounted for by large-sized models with a screen size of 65-inch or more. This shows that many customers aren’t shying away from spending big money on a new TV. Industry tracker GfK’s data sho

Artificial intelligence is going to power a lot of features and services on our mobile devices in the years to come. The AI market is certainly heating up and major tech companies are trying to get a leg up on the competition. To this end, Samsung has reportedly made a significant investment in DeePhi Tech, an artificial intelligence technology startup based in China. The Chinese government has recently been focusing on fostering homegrown artificial intelligence technology firms. Some people suggest that Samsung made the investment out of political considerations and not necessarily over the company’s technological prowess. This isn’t the first investment of its kind by Samsung. The company invested $30 million in UK-based AI startup Graphcore not too long ago. DeePhi Tech And Samsung DeePhi Tech has founded last year. It’s a deep learning solution developer that caught the attention of companies like Samsung with its neural network compression technology and hardware architectur

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. Business Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong’s imprisonment could have long-term implications Deals Daily Deal: Take 60% off a pair of Active InEar headphones Firmware News Galaxy J7 Pro October security update rolling out now Galaxy S8+ update brings October security patch, stability improvements General A massive Samsung showroom is reportedly being built in London Samsung kicks off its annual Silicon Valley 5G Summit Phones Arianna Huffington’s new Samsung app will help you reconnect with life Polls Should the Galaxy S9 iris scanner be ditched for a display-based fingerprint sensor? Samsung Pay Better Mortgage customers can now earn Rewards Points Samsung Pay

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another edition of Watchface Friday! For those unaware, every Friday, we highlight a selection of our favorite watchfaces for the  Gear S3 classic  and  Gear S3 frontier . All of the offerings are available to download through the Galaxy Apps Store, so you can rest assured that you won’t have to search all over the Internet to find something we’ve listed. Gear S3 classic Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS  by Marc Alfaro Swiss Watch Antique  by J-Watch Gear S3 frontier Roin Multihand+  by Robert Szantai Szazs Classic Digital  by Szabolcs Zsignar

Samsung is reportedly going to open a massive showroom in London’s King’s Cross district. The new location is said to be a showcase for Samsung’s products and technology. It’s reportedly going to be located in the under construction Coal Drops Yard mall. The company is reportedly going to lease out the entire top floor of the Coal Drops Yard mall for its London showroom. The report suggests that it’s going to be more than just a conventional store where customers can walk in and walk out with a product. Massive Samsung Showroom In London Bloomberg reports that Samsung is finalizing details to lease the 20,000 square feet (1,858 square meter) top floor of the Coal Drops Yard mall in London’s King’s Cross district. The space will be located under the kissing roof of what used to be a Victorian coal store. According to the report, this Samsung showroom is going to be similar to the Samsung 837 location in New York’s Meatpacking district . It’s not a store but “a new kind of place f