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Find all the information from the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ unveiling here!
Yesterday, Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ at a dedicated event in New York City. As you'd expect, we published a ton of content before, during and after the unveiling — so there's a chance you may have missed out on a few posts, which is why we've taken the liberty […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
The Galaxy S8 reminds you to clean greasy fingerprints off its camera lens
It looks like Samsung's aware of how badly-positioned the fingerprint scanner is on the recently-announced Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, as it's programmed a reminder into the camera application reminding you to clean the camera lens. A clean lens makes for better shots. Clean your camera lens to keep taking better pictures. Granted, the pop-up alert doesn't explicitly say […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
The Calculator application on the Galaxy S8 has a baked in unit converter
The Calculator application that ships on board the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ is a huge step up from the one found on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Not only does it sport a cleaner user interface, it also bundles a unit converter, which, as its name suggests, lets users convert units of measurement […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Are you happy with the specs of the Galaxy S8 and S8+?
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ earlier today, finally ending months of speculation about its new flagship smartphone. We now have all of the official details about the Galaxy S8's specs, features and availability. Speaking of specifications, are you happy with the specs that Samsung's new flagship smartphone is offering? Or do you […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
PSA: Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will have dual SIM capability in some markets
Yes, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will have two SIM slots in some markets, following in the footsteps of the Galaxy S7, S7 edge and Note 7. Samsung is yet to confirm which markets will receive the dual SIM variants, but if you need to check, simply head over to Samsung's website for your […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Pre-order Galaxy S8 from Best Buy and save big
All four major carriers in the United States – Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint – have confirmed their pricing and pre-order details for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. You can choose to buy the new flagship from either one of those carriers or wait until May for the unlocked units to arrive. If you […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on Sprint are HPUE-enabled, pre-orders open March 30
Sprint was the last of the four major carriers in the United States to confirm the pricing and pre-order date for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The carrier has also pointed out that both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are HUPE or High Performance User Equipment enabled on its network. HPUE enhances the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Verizon Galaxy S8 pre-order date and price confirmed
Like its rivals T-Mobile and AT&T, Verizon has also confirmed that it's going to start taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ from tomorrow. Customers with Verizon Unlimited on the carrier's device payment plan can get the new flagship for $15 per month for 24 months when they trade in an eligible device. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
AT&T Galaxy S8 pre-orders open tomorrow, offers free device and additional incentives
The second largest mobile carrier in the United States has confirmed that it's going to start taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ starting tomorrow. It has plenty of offers that customers can take advantage of if they plan on getting the new flagship. Those who pre-order it on the AT&T Next […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
T-Mobile Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ pre-orders open tonight, price and incentives confirmed
Samsung's new flagship smartphone has been officially announced today. The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ is unlike anything we've ever seen before. Samsung has confirmed that it's going to release the new flagship on April 21 and now its carrier partners are gradually coming out with pricing and availability information. T-Mobile has just confirmed that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8’s bundled AKG earphones will also be sold separately for $99
Samsung had confirmed long before it made the Galaxy S8 official that the upcoming flagship will come bundled with a pair of AKG-branded earphones. This has been made possible by Samsung's recent acquisition of Harman International which owns many premium audio brands including AKG. This partnership has also brought AKG-tuned audio to the Galaxy Tab […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung posts official introduction video of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
Just a few hours ago, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. If you had been waiting to find out more about this device then you may have already read the countless posts, articles and hands-on reviews that have cropped up online. If you'd like to hear more about this handset from the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be sold by Best Buy in May
Samsung's carrier partners in the United States have confirmed that they will open pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ by tomorrow and will release the handset on April 21. However, what about the customers who want a factory unlocked unit? They will be delighted to know that this time around, they won't have […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ displays are set to Full HD+ resolution by default
The newly announced Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ feature 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch dual-edge curved Super AMOLED displays, respectively. Moreover, these QHD+ (2960 x 1440 pixels) displays have an aspect ratio of 18.5:9 compared to 16:9 aspect ratio on previous Galaxy smartphones from Samsung. It is now being reported that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ displays […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
The Galaxy S8’s virtual navigation keys can be customized, home key is always on
If past sales are any indication, a few million folks will be buying the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ after the devices go on sale. For many, especially those coming from a Samsung device, will have to get used to the new software navigation keys on the S8/S8+. Samsung has made the home button pressure […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung posts official hands-on videos of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
You must have already read a lot about the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ by now and would rather want to see the devices in action. Samsung knows that too which is why the company has posted ten official hands-on videos of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on its official YouTube channel. These shorts […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
The Galaxy S8 is the first smartphone to feature Bluetooth 5.0
The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+, which were announced earlier today, are the first commercial smartphones in the world to feature Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. It's a huge connectivity upgrade over Galaxy S7 and S7 edge's Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity. Bluetooth 5.0 offers substantial gains in speed, range, and music quality. The new version of Bluetooth […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8 Mobile HDR Premium certification promises a vivid viewing experience
HDR or High Dynamic Range is all the rage these days, popping up on devices like TVs and gaming consoles. Without getting too technical, HDR basically promises a more vivid viewing experience with colors that pop to provide a more true-to-life experience. You obviously need compatible content and display to take advantage of HDR. Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
This is what Bixby can do on the Galaxy S8
Samsung confirmed before it had even unveiled the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ that the upcoming flagship will come with a new artificial intelligence-powered assistant called Bixby. During its presentation today, Samsung provided more details about what Bixby can do on the Galaxy S8. Samsung claims that Bixby can do almost everything in response to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
New batteries in Galaxy S8 would degrade less quickly compared to the S7’s
Even though Samsung has increased the screen sizes of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ compared to that of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, battery capacities haven't been increased accordingly. Is Samsung too confident in the power efficiency of its new processor and display used in the Galaxy S8? Well, Samsung has an interesting explanation […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
