Themes Thursday: Here are the best themes from this week

Samsung has released a whopping 243 third-party themes in the Theme Store over the course of past seven days. We know that it’s quite a task to find a theme that suits your taste, and that is why we’ve shortlisted four new themes for our readers. Welcome back to Themes Thursday!

Of the 243 new themes released this week, we quite liked the [Kendi] Oxy OS theme, thanks to its beautiful wallpaper, attractive icons, and a brighter UI design. The PixelizeD theme pack makes the user interface of your compatible Galaxy smartphone resemble that of the Pixel smartphone’s. The Paper and [WHL] Lights theme packs are good looking too.

Which new theme did you like this week? Let us know in the comments section below.

[Kendi] Oxy OS

PixelizeD

[WHL] Lights

Paper

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Gear Manager app updated with Auto Switch feature

Samsung has released a new version of the Gear Manager app today and it brings a couple of improvements for the app. Users will now see cards in the app which will provide them with tips about the new features, account sign-in, data backup, notification management and more.

The updated Gear Manager app also comes with the Auto Switch function that Samsung released recently. We saw this feature in the recent Gear S3 classic and frontier update as well. Auto Switch enables the Gear S3, Gear S2 and Gear Fit2 to automatically connect to the paired smartphone.

The app will now show available watchfaces when watchfaces are deleted. An improved Gear lock function is onboard as well, it will show information on the connected wearable’s lock screen.

Samsung’s updated Gear Manager app is now available for download, you can get it from our APK page.

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Samsung says there won’t be any Galaxy S8 supply issues

Samsung famously had to scramble to deal with supply issues for the Galaxy S6 edge because it apparently didn’t anticipate just how well the handset would perform in the market. The demand supply gap was limited with the Galaxy S7 as Samsung was more prepared for demand and it now wants the public to know that this issue will not be stealing sales from the Galaxy S8.

Samsung has already said that it expects the Galaxy S8 to sell more units than the Galaxy S7 did last year. That’s a tall claim given that the Galaxy S7 set a new internal record at Samsung for first-year sales. So if it expects the new handset to perform so well, surely it has made the appropriate arrangements.

The chief of Samsung’s mobile business Dong-jin Koh said during a press briefing that Samsung has set the initial supply of the Galaxy S8 double that of the Galaxy S7. “Since we are preparing the supply without difficulty, there will be no issue of supply delay,” he added. His calculations suggest that Samsung is preparing 20 million units of the Galaxy S8 initially.

Samsung is going to release the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on April 21 in a handful of markets including the United States. It will subsequently be released in additional markets across the globe.

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Samsung expects Galaxy S8 sales to outperform the Galaxy S7

In the days leading up to the Galaxy S8′s official announcement, it was rumored multiple times that Samsung expects the Galaxy S8 to perform much better in the market than the Galaxy S7. The Galaxy S7 was no slouch either, in fact, it single-handedly carried the flagship baton for Samsung throughout the entire year after the Galaxy Note 7 was discontinued.

Samsung has now made its expectation public. The head of Samsung’s mobile business Dong-jin Koh – who was very confident about the Galaxy S8 during yesterday’s presentation – has said that the company expects the Galaxy S8 sales to beat those of its predecessor.

A sales target was not revealed by the mobile division boss so there are no hard numbers to go on, at least not officially. Samsung did say last week that the Galaxy S7 set a new internal record for first-year sales so the Galaxy S8 has quite a job ahead of it if it’s to overtake the Galaxy S7 in sales.

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Galaxy S8 DeX dock price is $150, ships next month

Samsung announced the Galaxy S8 DeX accessory yesterday alongside the new flagship smartphone. The dock can be used to get a PC-like experience from the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on an external monitor. It even allows users to hook up a conventional keyboard and mouse for added practicality. Samsung has now confirmed what the Galaxy S8 DeX dock price is going to be and when it’s going to arrive.

The company has revealed on its website that the Galaxy S8 DeX dock price in the United States is going to be $149.99 and that it’s going to start shipping in “late April.” It’s likely going to start shipping once the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are released on April 21.

In case you’re curious about how the DeX dock work and what sort of functionality it provides, do check out our hands-on review of the Galaxy S8 DeX accessory. It’s going to give you a firm understanding of all of its capabilities.

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Samsung is sourcing camera sensors for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ from two vendors

It was being rumored that Samsung might use a new sensor from Sony for the Galaxy S8 and S8+’s camera. Yesterday, we reported that the newly announced smartphones use a camera sensor manufactured by Samsung’s System LSI arm (at least in our unit). Now, we can confirm that Samsung is sourcing camera sensors for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ from two different vendors, just like it did with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge as well as with the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.

Some units of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ use the S5K2L2 ISOCELL sensor from System LSI for the rear-facing camera, while other units use the new IMX333 camera sensor from Sony. Both models are 1/2.55-inch sensors with a resolution of 12.2 megapixels, Dual Pixel phase-detection autofocus, OIS, F1.7 aperture, and 4K video recording. So, the final image and video quality should be similar from both the sensors.

Also Read: Here’s how the Galaxy S8 will take better photos despite the same 12 MP camera as the S7′s

Similar is the case with the front-facing cameras in the smartphones. Some units use the IMX320 sensor from Sony, while others use the S5K3H1 sensor from System LSI. Both sensors have a resolution of 8 megapixels, feature autofocus mechanism, and QHD video recording abilities (HDR and EIS would be disabled in this mode, though). No matter which sensor is used in your Galaxy S8 or S8+ unit, it should offer impressive end results.

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SamMobile Daily Recap: March 30, 2017 — Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and more!

We publish a solid amount 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 with every post. But, we think we’ve come up with an ideal solution — a daily recap.

In the list below, you’ll find the stories that went live today. We understand that you’re not going to be interested in all of them. to help you find what’s important to you, we’ve split them into their respective categories. If you want to see the latest Galaxy S8 news, for example, locate the Phones subheading.

Deals

Daily Deal: Pick up a 64GB EVO microSD card for 67% off

Pre-order your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ through SamMobile and you could get it free!

Opinion

Samsung’s mobile boss was uncharacteristically confident during the Galaxy S8 event and that’s a good thing

Phones

Bixby won’t have support for British English at launch

Find all the information from the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ unveiling here!

Galaxy S8 emoji offer 646 options to choose from

Here’s how Samsung’s battery stats for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ compare to the S7 and S7 edge

The Calculator application on the Galaxy S8 has a baked in unit converter

The Galaxy S8 reminds you to clean greasy fingerprints off its camera lens

This is Samsung’s official spec sheet for the Galaxy S8 and S8+

T-Mobile unboxes the Galaxy S8 rather dangerously under water

Samsung spent a lot of money to tell New York that the Galaxy S8 has arrived

Polls

[Poll] What do you think about the Galaxy S8′s design?

Samsung Pay 

Samsung Pay makes online payments simpler and safer with Visa Checkout

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‘Microsoft Edition’ Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be sold in the US

Samsung has enhanced its partnership with Microsoft this year. We’ve seen the latter’s Skype, OneDrive and OneNote apps come bundled on the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S7 but Samsung is taking a different route this year. After the new flagship was unveiled yesterday, it has been confirmed today that “Microsoft Edition” Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be sold in the software company’s US retail stores.

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Microsoft Edition is now available for pre-order from Microsoft’s retail stores in the United States. This particular version comes loaded with Microsoft’s apps and services.

“A Microsoft customization is applied to the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Microsoft Edition when the devices are unboxed and connected to Wi-Fi,” Microsoft says, adding that this customization is going to provide customers with a great productivity experience courtesy apps like Office, OneDrive, Cortana, Outlook and more.

It’s not like the regular Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ don’t already come bundled with Office, OneDrive and Skype but the Microsoft Edition goes beyond that and adds Outlook and Cortana as well.

Both companies haven’t really said why the regular handset doesn’t feature both apps as well seeing as how they’re available for Android and can easily be installed later. Nothing else is different about the Microsoft Edition Galaxy S8 so it’s going to look the same and cost the same as well.

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Pre-order your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ through SamMobile and you could get it free!

If you’re planning on pre-ordering a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, we have a fantastic deal for you. By placing an order through one of our preferred retailers and forwarding the confirmation email to us, you’ll be in with a chance of receiving your device for FREE! We’re also throwing in a six-month SamMobile Premium membership, so you can keep your handset running with the latest firmware.

For more details on the promotion, instructions on how to enter and all of the terms and conditions, hit the link that corresponds to the country you reside in below. If you can’t find your homeland in the list, be sure to check back later as we’re constantly updating it with new regions. On that note, best of luck and happy ordering!

Australia

Spain

The Netherlands

United States

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Daily Deal: Pick up a 64GB EVO microSD card for 67% off

If you’re running low on storage, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can currently pick up a 64GB EVO microSD card for $19.99 (67% off). What’s neat about this promotion is that it’s available worldwide — so you can take advantage of it in just about any country where Amazon is accessible.

Like the sound of 64GB EVO microSD card and want to bag yourself one? Simply hit the Buy Now button below. We advise you to hurry, though, as Amazon only has a very limited amount of inventory available for this specific deal, and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

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[Poll] What do you think about the Galaxy S8′s design?

Samsung unveiled two new flagship smartphones yesterday, the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. These smartphones feature Samsung’s new bezel-starved Infinity Displays. The company has also moved the fingerprint scanner to the rear for maximum screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, for the first time, Samsung has used on-screen buttons in a Galaxy smartphone, complete with a pressure sensitive area for improved usability.

Some consumers, however, are complaining about the positioning of the fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S8 and S8+, which may be harder to reach for people with shorter fingers. The fingerprint sensor’s position may also result in the camera sensor getting smudged, which is why the Galaxy S8 will remind you to clean the smudges on the camera lens. However, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are still a major step forward for Samsung, with what we think is a very beautiful design unmatched by anything else on the market.

But what do you think about the design of the Galaxy S8 and the S8+? Do you like it, or do you think Samsung could have done better? Vote in the poll below, and let us know your thoughts in the comment section!

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Samsung’s mobile boss was uncharacteristically confident during the Galaxy S8 event and that’s a good thing

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ at an event in New York City last night. As is the case with the company’s keynotes, it was opened by the chief of its mobile business, Dong-jin Koh. Koh took over the reins of the mobile business from J.K. Shin back in December 2015. Having joined Samsung in 1984, Koh had been instrumental in developing platforms like Samsung Knox and Samsung Pay.

The profiles done by major business publications on Koh suggest that he’s a soft-spoken executive who is well-liked within Samsung and is known to be direct and hardworking. His soft-spoken demeanor is one that we’ve all become accustomed to as well given that he has been opening Samsung’s keynotes for the past couple of years. However, he appeared a bit different last night.

Samsung has a point to prove with the Galaxy S8. This is the first flagship smartphone from the company since the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco last year which led to a lot of speculation about the company’s ability to deliver a great flagship product. Having lost billions of dollars due to the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung obviously needs the Galaxy S8 to perform well. It also needs to project confidence in its abilities and we saw Koh doing that rather uncharacteristically – for lack of a better word – during the Galaxy S8 event yesterday.

Koh came off as really passionate last night as he was building up the Galaxy S8 reveal. Koh highlighted the company’s achievements in the mobile market over the past few decades and got us all excited about the start of a new era which may see Samsung pushing the envelope further on design. He drilled on the point that Samsung’s utmost commitment is to quality, safety and craftsmanship, primarily to allay any lingering concerns about product safety.

“This commitment is the foundation for every step we take,” he said, adding that the company is honored that millions of customers around the world trust Samsung’s product. Throughout the entire presentation his body language projected a newfound level of confidence and as he delivered this point home he put up his fist to really emphasize how Samsung feels about the trust its customers have placed in it.

He actually made good use of his fists and animated gestures last night to confidently get the message across that Samsung has not been bogged down by the Galaxy Note 7′s failure and that it’s all in the past. The message he gave to the world and the company’s customers yesterday was akin to a vote of confidence in the company’s ability to overcome challenges and stay true to its “heritage of innovation and stunning design.”

It is no doubt personal for Koh as the Galaxy Note 7′s failure happened under his watch as head of the mobile business. There was even some speculation of him being replaced as the boss but Samsung remains confident in his leadership qualities to lead the mobile business out of last year’s mess and into the future.

This show of strength exudes faith and confidence in Samsung’s ability to forge a new path, to push ahead no matter what the obstacle and demonstrate to the world that it’s still a force to be reckoned with.

I think he did a pretty good job of driving that point home. Wouldn’t you agree?

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T-Mobile unboxes the Galaxy S8 rather dangerously under water

T-Mobile has a habit of pushing the limits when it comes to unboxing videos for new flagship smartphones. To highlight the Galaxy S7′s water resistance rating, the company unboxed last year’s flagship inside a swimming pool. It has gone back under the water to unbox the Galaxy S8 but this time around there’s an element of danger.

T-Mobile sent its product expect @AskDes to West Palm Beach in Florida to swim with the sharks and unbox the Galaxy S8. He’s in a cage under water surrounded by sharks as he walks us through the unboxing. He even captures some amazing footage of the sharks using the Galaxy S8′s camera which is capable of recording video in 4K resolution.

The third largest mobile carrier in the United States has already started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. More information about its pricing for the handset can be found here. T-Mobile is going to release the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on April 21.

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Here’s how Samsung’s battery stats for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ compare to the S7 and S7 edge

The battery sizes on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ don’t inspire much confidence, with the Galaxy S8 having a particularly small battery for a device with a 5.8-inch display. While the real world endurance will only be revealed once we have used the device for a couple of weeks, we can take a look at Samsung’s official battery stats for its new flagships to get an idea of what to expect.

First, let’s talk about the Galaxy S8+. Samsung’s data for the S8 and S8+ battery life is based on devices tested in Europe. Comparing the S8+ to the S7 edge based on stats for the latter in the Netherlands, it turns out Samsung has managed to eke out impressively similar battery endurance despite the S8+’ 100 mAh smaller battery. MP3 playback time with Always On Display enabled has gone down by 5 hours on the S8+ but is up by 4 hours if you disable AOD. Internet usage time on 3G, meanwhile, has gone up by an hour.

Here’s a comparison table for the battery stats on the S7 edge and S8+:

	Galaxy S7 edge	Galaxy S8+
MP3 playback (AOD on)	up to 55 hours	up to 50 hours
MP3 playback (AOD off)	up to 74 hours	up to 78 hours
Video playback	up to 18 hours	up to 18 hours
Talk time	up to 27 hours	up to 24 hours
Internet use (Wi-Fi)	up to 16 hours	up to 15 hours
Internet use (3G)	up to 12 hours	up to 13 hours
Internet use (LTE)	up to 15 hours	up to 15 hours

 

Now, about the Galaxy S8. It looks like the S8 will also offer endurance similar to the S7, which is to say that it will need to be connected to the charger every night. The only gains seen on the S8 are in areas of MP3 playback with AOD off and video playback. Video playback will allow for an hour more of entertainment on a single charge, while listening to music without AOD will go up by 5 hours. The latter’s notable improvement is likely because of the more efficient processor inside the S8 duo, something we also see on the S8+. The S8 is worse off than the S7 when it comes to talk time and internet usage over Wi-Fi and LTE by an hour.

Here are the Galaxy S7 and S8 battery life figures side by side:

	Galaxy S7	Galaxy S8
MP3 playback (AOD on)	up to 45 hours	up to 44 hours
MP3 playback (AOD off)	up to 62 hours	up to 67 hours
Video playback	up to 15 hours	up to 16 hours
Talk time	up to 22 hours	up to 20 hours
Internet use (Wi-Fi)	up to 15 hours	up to 14 hours
Internet use (3G)	up to 11 hours	up to 11 hours
Internet use (LTE)	Up to 13 hours	up to 12 hours

 

While Samsung’s official stats are theoretical and your battery life figures will vary based on your usage patterns and the network quality in your country, the Galaxy S8 might just end up turning people into the infamous wall huggers that Samsung has so often made fun of in recent years. It’s especially disappointing because the Galaxy S8 is likely to be the choice of many, as the S8+ will simply be too large for some. But those who do buy the S8+ might not have anything to worry about, as it seems the 3,500 mAh battery inside the 6.2 incher will be able to hold its own.

What do you think of these battery life figures? Will they sway your decision against the Galaxy S8, or do you think portable chargers and fast charging make small batteries a worry of the past? Let us know in the comments!

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ hands-on

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This is Samsung’s official spec sheet for the Galaxy S8 and S8+

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have finally been unveiled, and our hands-on experience with the devices is available for everyone to see. Everyone has a pretty good idea about the devices’ specifications at this point, but for those wanting to see it, we have added the official spec sheet offered by Samsung below. Remember, detailed specs are also available from our devices page. Oh, and don’t remember to take a look at what we think about Samsung’s new flagships.

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Bixby won’t have support for British English at launch

Prior to the launch of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ it was rumored that the Bixby AI assistant that’s debuting with the flagship is going to have support for up to eight different languages. However, that’s not going to be the case. Bixby is only going to have support for Korean and the American English at launch.

Samsung has confirmed that Bixby will only support the Korean and American English languages initially. However, support will be added for British English and other European languages like in the following months.

It’s obviously going to take some time before Bixby is further improved. Not only does it stand to gain support for more languages but it will also get support for additional apps. Samsung will eventually open up Bixby to third-party developers as well so that they can make it work with their apps as well.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant on the Galaxy S8, read our piece on what you can do with Bixby.

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Samsung spent a lot of money to tell New York that the Galaxy S8 has arrived

It goes without saying that Samsung is going to spend a lot of money on marketing to get the word out that its new flagship smartphone is the one you should be buying this year. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ at an event in New York City today. Since it was an invite-only event, although it was streamed live online, Samsung decided to spend a lot of money to tell New Yorkers that the Galaxy S8 has arrived.

Samsung illuminated the iconic Times Square in New York City with immersive displays reflective of the visual experience that the Galaxy S8′s Infinity Display promises. It basically bought out almost every available signage to announce the arrival of its newest flagship smartphone.

As if that wasn’t enough, it even brought in a troupe of performers who danced “in celebration of the debut of the Galaxy S8.” Good stuff.

Customers in the United States can pre-order the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ from all major carriers today. The new flagship will be released on April 21.

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Galaxy S8 emoji offer 646 options to choose from

Do you like using emoji? If that is the case then you’re going to love the wide variety of options that the Galaxy S8 offers. The Galaxy S8 emoji features 646 different options. Since it’s running Android 7.0 Nougat it’s the first Samsung smartphone to include the new Emoji 4.0 straight out of the box.

Google actually came out with this new and improved emoji collection for Android late last year but Samsung didn’t update its devices with them. They’re included in Android 7.0 Nougat which is why the Galaxy S8 has them. You can also get Emoji 4.0 on the Galaxy Tab S3 which runs Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box as well.

There are a total of 646 new emojis present in this release which include all of the new gender and skin tone variations. Every male emoji has a female equivalent and vice versa. Since this is a Samsung device, all laptop-wielding emoji have a Samsung logo.

You’ll get to try them out on the Galaxy S8 once the handset is released on April 21.

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Samsung Pay makes online payments simpler and safer with Visa Checkout

Samsung today announced a new strategic partnership with Visa to bring Samsung Pay to online merchants. Later this year, Samsung Pay users will be able to pay for their online purchases using the company’s payment service at countless merchants globally where Visa Checkout is accepted.

Support for Visa Checkout is going to make the online payment experience for Samsung Pay users simpler, faster and more secure. The checkout experience will rely on the fingerprint sensor for authentication of payments, eliminating the need for users to add their payment card data on every website.

Users with fingerprint authentication-enabled Samsung devices will only need to click on this button and touch the sensor for the payment to be processed. They won’t have to enter a user name or password for each purchase.

“Our partnership benefits not only Samsung Pay users but also hundreds of thousands of online merchants who are looking for effective ways to increase their checkout conversion rates,” said Injong Rhee, CTO of the Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics.

Starting later this year, the Visa Checkout/Samsung Pay co-branded button will start appearing online at merchants across the globe.

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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 of compiling a list of our coverage (in order of publication).

Enjoy.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ specs and release date officially announced

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ hands-on

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ pricing

Samsung DeX transforms the Galaxy S8 and S8+ into desktops

Hands-on with the Samsung DeX accessory for the Galaxy S8

Here are the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ cases in pictures

Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge vs. Galaxy S8/S8+

Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 edge vs. Galaxy S8/S8+

Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ vs Galaxy S8/Galaxy S8+

Here’s how the Galaxy S8 will take better photos despite the same 12 MP camera as the S7′s

Here are more details regarding the Galaxy S8′s camera sensors

Galaxy S8 offers five security features, more than any other device

Galaxy S8 April 21 release date confirmed

Galaxy S8 is the first smartphone to achieve gigabit LTE speeds

New batteries in Galaxy S8 would degrade less quickly compared to the S7′s

This is what Bixby can do on the Galaxy S8

Galaxy S8 Mobile HDR Premium certification promises a vivid viewing experience

The Galaxy S8 is the first smartphone to feature Bluetooth 5.0

Samsung posts official hands-on videos of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+

The Galaxy S8′s virtual navigation keys can be customized, home key is always on

Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ displays are set to Full HD+ resolution by default

Unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be sold by Best Buy in May

Samsung posts official introduction video of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+

Galaxy S8′s bundled AKG earphones will also be sold separately for $99

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ pre-orders open tonight, price and incentives confirmed

AT&T Galaxy S8 pre-orders open tomorrow, offers free device and additional incentives

Verizon Galaxy S8 pre-order date and price confirmed

Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on Sprint are HPUE-enabled, pre-orders open March 30

Pre-order Galaxy S8 from Best Buy and save big

PSA: Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will have dual SIM capability in some markets

[Poll] Are you happy with the specs of the Galaxy S8 and S8+?

The Calculator application on the Galaxy S8 has a baked in unit converter

The Galaxy S8 reminds you to clean greasy fingerprints off its camera lens

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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 anything about the fingerprint sensor — but it’s clear that’s what it’s about. After all, it’ll only appear when you activate fingerprint authentication and register at least one fingerprint.

We should probably note, however, that you won’t see the alert every time you use the camera. It’ll strut its stuff the first time, then (fortunately) every once in a while after that.

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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 for area, length, temperature, volume, mass and data.

Check it out for yourself below:

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