Update contains of 61 patched vulnerabilities as well as 6 software updates, among them a fix for the KRACK Wi-Fi exploit. Want to make sure you have it downloaded? Go to Settings > Software Update > Download Updates Manually. If you don’t have it yet, do not worry – the update will reach your phone any day now. Tweet Vote on HN ...

How do we know that it is coming? Because Samsung has just released a support page for the device on its South Korean website. Technically speaking the support page is for a so-called SM-A530 device, but seeing how A5 2017’s model number was SM-A520 and 2016’s model number was SM-A510, logical conclusion is not hard to see.The support page is pretty empty, though, not offering any information on the device. Some of the rumours circulating around the A5 (2018) are that it will sport a 18:9 ratio, 5.5′ screen, 4GB RAM and either Exynos 7885 or Snapdragon 660 CPU, as well as ...

Few days ago I wrote about a stupid glitch in iOS 11; every time someone tried to type a large i, autocorrect would turn that letter into an A with a [?] symbol next to it. It was an annoying and silly (not fun silly, more like embarassing silly) issue that, thankfully, iOS 11.1.1 update is said to have fixed. That is nice, but was it the only thing the update fixed? Well… the most important one, certainly. The update also fixed a few minor issues, a glitch that caused Siri not to start up and added a few emojis. Wow. The 11.1.2 update is where the real improvements are said to be. ...

Announced in January 2017, Galaxy A7 (2018) is nearing its release date – some say it will hit the stores exacly one year after its announcement. So… yeah, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) has reportedly received its FCC certification. That means that the phone’s release is really close, to the point where it may reach store shelves, or at least pre-orders, on January 1st. Not sure if you should care or not? Here is what is known about the phone’s specification:– Exynos 7885 CPU,– Infinity Display,– Bluetooth 5.0 ...

Mophie has recently released two mobile charging devices for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 smartphone. First of them, Charge Force, is an ultra-thin protective case. It costs $49.95, but requires a Charge Force Wireless Base ($39.95) to make its charging capabilities available. Otherwise it is just a protective case. Juice Pack, on the other hand, is a complete package – it comes with an integrated 2950mAh battery, increasing Galaxy Note 8’s overall battery capacity to a very considerable 6250mAh. The latter device costs $99.95.Both devices are out of stock as we speak; looks like ...

Remember Note 8? Now you do. Deepsea Blue is the third colour variant that Galaxy Note 8 will be available in. Announced at launch, Deepsea Blue took its sweet time finally coming out. It will be available in stores starting next Thursday, November 16th. Locked Note 8’s will be available from AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon, while Best Buy and Samsung websites will offer unlocked versions. Tweet Vote on HN ...

T-Mobile will start offering S8 Active online on November 17th and in retail on 22nd. The other two providers have not shared a specific release date. Full retail price of the device will oscilate around $820, while monthly plan for it can take anything from 30 to 100 dollars and span even 18 months.Specifications:– 5.8′ display, Super AMOLED, QHD, 18.5:9 aspect ratio,– Snapdragon 835 CPU,– 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM,– Adreno 540 GPU,– 12mpx main camera, f/1.7 aperture, phase detection autofocus, LED flash,– 8mpx selfie shooter, f/1.7 aperture, ...

Better late than never. The update is available or Note 8 handsets locked to Bell, Canada’s largest network provider. Firmware version will be updated to N950WVLU2BQJA. Update fixes 215 Android vulnerabilities as well as 6 Samsung ones. KRACK vulnerability remains unfixed.If you want to download the update manually, go to Settings and enter Software update. Tweet Vote on HN ...

Enterprise Edition is a business-oriented version of the well-received Galaxy Note 8 smartphone. What exacly does ”business-oriented” mean? Well, Enterprise Edition comes with a Samsung Enterprise Firmware Over the Air and Samsung Knox Configure, two applications that are supposed to add an ”enterprise-level customization, management, support and security enhancements” to the device. Otherwise, phone’s specification remains the same.Phone is out for sale from Samsung’s US partners. It’s price tag is $994. ...

According to a report from South Korea, Samsung is already working on the next Note smartphone. This one’s codename is ”Crown”. An anonymous component supplier has stated that his company will ”start providing components for a pilot production of the Galaxy Note 9 in the first quarter next year”. We also know a little bit about Note 9’s supposed specification. From what we know, the device is said to come out with:– 6.3′ Infinity Display,– Snapdragon 845 CPU,– dual camera,– ...