If you love the Galaxy S8's long, narrow, curved display, some newly surfaced sources bring good news: Samsung plans to use the same type of display with the upcoming Galaxy S9 model. According to the tipsters, the Galaxy S9 will have the same style display as the S8, as well as the same size; Samsung has allegedly handed over the official display specs to its Samsung Display division.
Samsung's Galaxy S8 is easily the hottest phone of 2017 so far, but you could say it's missing one big feature from recent smartphone trends: a dual camera setup on the rear. Fortunately, the year isn't over yet, and Samsung has several devices on the way — namely the Galaxy Note 8 — that are said to be the company's first with a dual camera on the rear. The Galaxy C10 is another of those devices, and today's leak basically confirms it has two cameras on its backside.
The ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 was reborn, after undergoing major surgery, as the Galaxy Note 'Fan Edition.' Though this phone isn't being sold in all regions, it is still making its way into many hands, and it begs the question: what, exactly, did Samsung change? We know the faulty batteries were swapped out with safe batteries, and now that the model is out in the wild, we've gotten our first detailed look at its innards.
All rumors thus far point toward the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) model launching some time this month (June 22 is one possible date), but as of now the phone remains unofficial. That may change sooner than anticipated, however, as an Amazon listing for the phone just recently went live early, showing off what are presumably official photos of the budget smartphone, as well as a curious date: June 5 (that's today).
Google had an exciting announcement about virtual reality and augmented reality at its keynote today, revealing, among other things, that it is working with HTC, Lenovo and Qualcomm to produce standalone VR headsets. These headsets feature all of the necessary technology built into the device, eliminating the need to insert a phone or run a cable to a PC. Those who don't mind the phone-based VR, though, will soon have a new option: Daydream and the Galaxy S8.
The 2017 version of the Samsung Galaxy J3 has officially launched at AT&T, replacing last year's model and giving budget customers a new low-cost smartphone from the Korean company. This handset features a classic Galaxy style (on the front, that is) with a light gray color and a price tag that can please just about anyone: $179 USD outright or $6/month.
It appears Samsung is gearing up to offer a special 'Pirates of the Caribbean' edition of the Galaxy S8, at least per photos of such a device that have surfaced online. This wouldn't be the first time Samsung launched a movie-themed special edition handset -- we've seen it do similar for Batman and Iron Man. This latest phone has surfaced just days before the theatrical premiere of the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie -- Dead Men Tell No Tales.
T-Mobile is now offering the budget-tier Galaxy J3 Prime, a smartphone with a 5-inch HD display alongside decent specifications and, perhaps more importantly, a mere $6/month price if purchased with a device payment plan. Those who choose to purchase the phone outright will be charged $150 USD, though there's also the pesky (and somewhat ample) $25 SIM card fee to keep in mind, too.
Poor Samsung. Following its fix for that we-swear-it's-not-a-bug reddish screen tint issue comes the realization of another growing problem: an increasing number of handset owners say their phone keeps restarting on its own. The issue has affected many upset owners who have taken to Reddit, Samsung's own forums, and other online destinations to complain. Some report the handset failing to turn back on following a reboot while others say it may be related to an issue with the microSD card.
A handset said to be the upcoming iteration of the Samsung Galaxy J5 has leaked in a pair of phones, one showing the back of the handset and the other showing the rear of the phone with the panel removed. This leak follows the phone's appearance via the Wi-Fi Alliance and FCC, stoking hopes that we'll see the handset make an official appearance in the near future. As with the past iterations of this model, the J5 (2017) phone will target those seeking something cheaper than the S8.
Documents recently published by the Federal Communications Commission seemingly reveal the carriers where the Galaxy S8 will be available in the United States and Canada. The documents refer to a handset with the model number SM-G950U, among others, which is presumed to be an unlocked version of the upcoming Samsung flagship model.
Many Galaxy S7 edge owners are reporting a problem in which the display on their Samsung handset develops a vertical pink line running from the top to the bottom of the handset. Reports of this issue have been popping up online for months, including in a large 33-page thread on Samsung’s own forums. No attempts to fix the problem have been permanently successful, according to handset owners, short of exchanging the device or sending it in for servicing.
