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Galaxy S8 is the first smartphone to achieve gigabit LTE speeds
The Galaxy S8 has the unique distinction of being one of the very first smartphones on the market that's capable of hitting gigabit LTE speeds. This has been confirmed in a video published online by T-Mobile which shows the Galaxy S8 hitting some enviable LTE speeds, however, the test is being conducted in a lab […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
New Samsung Gear VR with Controller goes on sale in April for $129
At the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona last month, Samsung unveiled the new Gear VR with Controller. As the name suggests, it comes with a wireless controller. The headset supports both microUSB and USB Type-C ports so it's compatible with the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S6 series as well […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8 April 21 release date confirmed
Samsung today confirmed the official release date of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The new flagship smartphones have been unveiled today and it goes without saying that many are interested in finding out when they will be able to get their hands on one. The company has confirmed that the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S8 offers five security features, more than any other device
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ today, going into the details of all of the new features that the flagship provides. It has officially confirmed today that the Galaxy S8 features an iris scanner which brings yet another way to secure access to the device. It's interesting to note that the Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Here are more details regarding the Galaxy S8’s camera sensors
The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus have just been made official, and they bring improvements in quite a few areas, including the display, performance, and connectivity. However, as per the specifications, there doesn't seem to be a significant upgrade in terms of the rear-facing camera. As opposed to Apple, Huawei, LG, and Honor, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung Connect Home is a mesh Wi-Fi router that can also be a SmartThings Hub
Apart from the Galaxy S8 and S8+, Samsung also announced its first mesh Wi-Fi router: Samsung Connect Home. However, we're talking about Samsung here, which is known to push the boundaries. Samsung Connect Home can also act as a SmartThings Hub, so buyers can use it to control SmartThings-compatible IoT products. The Connect Home is a […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: March 29, 2017 — The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are official!
Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ today, which means we published a lot more stories than usual. Most of the coverage took place as our readers in the US (and other regions) were waking up — so, like usual, we've created a daily recap to help fill you in on […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Here’s how the Galaxy S8 will take better photos despite the same 12 MP camera as the S7’s
When you look at the spec sheet for the new Galaxy S8 or S8+, you'll likely be left wondering why Samsung hasn't made any changes to the 12-megapixel rear camera that debuted on the Galaxy S7. The specs for the camera are the same: a 12-megapixel sensor with F1.7 aperture, optical image stabilization, and Dual […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Sunset
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on five backgrounds featuring sunsets. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge and just about any other smartphone (or even tablet) on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay has been used for more than 240 million transactions till date
Samsung Pay was a success pretty much when Samsung announced it, given it's the only payment service that works on both NFC and MST, making it compatible with pretty much any payment terminal that accepts debit and credit cards. Samsung Pay has gone live in quite a few markets since it was first unveiled, and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ vs Galaxy S8/Galaxy S8+
The Galaxy S6 edge+ was probably the curved Galaxy S flagship that received the least attention, given it came in between when the Galaxy S6 edge took everyone's breath away and when the Galaxy S7 edge came out as one of the most perfect Samsung flagships we had ever seen. But the Galaxy S6 edge+ […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 edge vs. Galaxy S8/S8+
Samsung has just made the Galaxy S8 and S8+, its flagship smartphone offerings for 2017, official. Both devices offer improvement in most aspects, including the processing speed and displays, compared to their predecessors. However, are those improvements massive enough for you to consider an upgrade? The release of the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge vs. Galaxy S8/S8+
Samsung's finally taken the wraps off the much-anticipated Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ — and naturally, we want to see how they compare to their predecessors. Right off the bat, there appears to be a couple of notable improvements, including larger displays and a faster processor. It's unclear whether the upgraded internals alone will make it worth […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Here are the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ cases in pictures
Every year, Samsung releases a plethora of new cases to accompany its new flagships. It’s no different with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, although there are a couple of new additions and improvements to existing cases. The new Alcantara cases are especially nice. They are available in several colors and offer a very premium feel. […]
- By Martin R.
- 8 years ago
Hands-on with Samsung’s Gear VR controller
The virtual reality experience on mobile is getting better, but the steps it has taken towards improvement have been small. For me, it feels like a long time ago that I tried the Gear VR before putting it away and never picking it up again. The main reason then was the lack of content, so […]
- By Martin R.
- 8 years ago
Hands-on with the Samsung DeX accessory for the Galaxy S8
Our Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ hands-on at Samsung Netherlands' headquarters involved some playtime with the new Samsung DeX accessory, which allows Samsung's new flagships to transform into a desktop computer. Connecting the DeX dock to a monitor will make the Galaxy S8 show up on the display, with the ability to run regular phone apps […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
New Samsung Gear 360 shoots true 4K video in 360-degrees
We had been hearing for quite some time now that Samsung was due to launch a new Gear 360 camera in the near future and it has done that today. Samsung has announced the new Gear 360 camera which is capable of shooting true 4K video in 360-degrees. The predecessor was only able to capture […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung DeX transforms the Galaxy S8 and S8+ into desktops
Along with the Galaxy S8 and the S8+, Samsung also unveiled a bunch of official accessories of the new smartphones, including cases, wireless chargers, and a docking station for the smartphones. These smartphones are equipped with powerful, desktop-grade processors (Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835), and to leverage this power, Samsung has developed a docking station for […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ pricing
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are official, after an insane amount of leaks that spoiled the surprise Samsung could have given us at the Unpacked event. You know the devices' specs, you know what we think about them, but what about pricing? Well, as rumors had said, the Galaxy S8 is priced at Euro […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ hands-on
Just a few days before Samsung’s official Unpacked event, we were invited to see the company’s next big things, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Samsung’s latest flagships really are big and have a huge responsibility on their shoulders: making people forget the Galaxy Note 7 debacle. As far as taking a new approach goes, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
