Three years after releasing the Galaxy S8 and S8+ flagships, Samsung is now moving the monthly security patch to a quarterly schedule. The phones will likely receive another year of patches.
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A developer has managed to boot Windows 10 on ARM on the Snapdragon 835-powered Samsung Galaxy S8. He has also provided all the files for Galaxy S8 owners interested in trying out the hack.
Sprint is running an offer where it will fix the cracked screen of eligible Galaxy smartphones for just $49. The offer is applicable even for non-Sprint subscribers and lasts through February 9.
Microsoft has removed some Android phone listings from its online store, now offering a selection of seven smartphones to choose from. It removed selections from Samsung and Razer.
Samsung is rolling out an update to Bixby that brings the ability to re-map the Bixby button, similar to that of the S10 lineup. However, you cannot set it to launch competing digital assistants.
Barely a week has passed since registrations opened for the One UI beta for Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones but now Samsung has released an update squashing a number of bugs in the initial version.
The previous generation of Samsung flagships is now also eligible for the latest revamp to the company's software skin for Android. Galaxy S8 and S8+ users can now register for the One UI beta.
Samsung has published the roadmap for the rollout of its One UI experience, which includes Android Pie, and it looks it will be making its way to many of the company's older devices.
Contrary to earlier reports, it looks like Samsung will be releasing its new minimalistic One UI to its older flagships. The refreshed interface will come with the Android Pie update.
Although it seems almost certain that the S8, S8+ and Note8 will get the Android Pie update, a spokesperson for Samsung has thrown doubt on whether they will be eligible for One UI.
Google and Samsung have teamed up to roll out RCS messaging to Samsung Messages on more Samsung Galaxy devices. We have a list of all the devices which can expect the feature in the near future.
The DeX Pad, which only came out in February and allows users to turn their Galaxy smartphone into a desktop-like experience, has now dropped by 30% off its $99.99 retail price via Amazon Prime.
It wasn't that long ago when the Galaxy S8 was considered one of the best Android smartphones. Now, the handset has been discounted heavily, knocking 41 percent off its discounted price.
Samsung has updated its Experience Launcher on the Galaxy S8, S8+, and Galaxy Note8. The update will now allow users to rotate their home screen when the device is in landscape orientation.
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After a brief pause of the rollout of Android 8.0 due to the FXXU1CRAP firmware causing phones to spontaneously reboot, Europe should now be upgraded. Samsung has published the changelog.
Samsung has explained why it halted the Android Oreo update rollout to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ devices, stating that an existing bug is causing the devices to reboot unexpectedly.
According to a new report, Samsung has halted its rollout of Android 8.0 Oreo for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Likely due to a bug, the company will probably resume the rollout soon enough.
The good old days of sending a 'shocked face' emoji to someone, and then receiving a 'hungry face' will soon be over since Samsung is updating its devices to match rival implementations of emoji.
Today, Samsung finally began rolling out its Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 and S8+, beginning in Germany. In the U.S., carrier variants of the device will take more time.
It's a busy start of the year for Samsung, what with the Oreo beta test for the S8 and S8+ now over. Before that drops for those devices, the January security patches will be rolled out first.
According to a new report, citing industry sources, Samsung has decided to keep its smartphone projections similar to last year. The manufacturer expects to ship 320 million units this year.
The alleged Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ made a pitstop at FCC which is usually the last stop before the handset is officially announced. Can we expect an early launch as rumored before?
Since the beginning of November there have been at least three Android 8.0 betas for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ tested by brits in the UK. Now a forth beta is rolling out to address major bugs.
It's holiday season and it looks like Amazon is dishing out some deals on smartphones. The latest is a $100 gift card and wireless charger with the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ made their debut towards the beginning of the year, alongside a Microsoft Edition of the handset.. or so we thought. Samsung has now stated that it never existed.
If you've been having issues lately with your Samsung Galaxy S8 and its inability to focus correctly when shooting photos and videos, you might want to check out these tips to try and fix the issue.
Samsung has rolled out the new Burgundy Red in South Korea. The handset is available in other color options, including Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Coral Blue, Arctic Silver, and Maple Gold.
The Microsoft Store is offering some significant discounts on mobile handsets this week, bringing the price of the Alcatel IDOL 4S down to just $169, with deals on the Galaxy S8 and Elite x3 as well.
If you were holding out for a good deal on Samsung's Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ handsets, the time has finally come. The Microsoft Store has now discounted both devices on its online website.
The market research firm Counterpoint Research revealed that Apple managed to lead the smartphone market in the UK followed by Samsung, Huawei, Alcatel, and Motorola for the third quarter of 2017.
The Galaxy S8 has been available for eight months now but Samsung has just introduced a new color. The dark red variant of the unit will not be available initially in most regions.
The iPhone X has been popular and Samsung has every right to be worried. The firm has introduced the Galaxy Experience Program, which will allow iPhone users to trial a Galaxy device for a month.
TIME Magazine has compiled a list of "Top 10 Gadgets of 2017" which have impacted the industry, ranging from smartphones to cameras to consoles, and offers users with cutting-edge features.
Sprint has officially revealed that the Galaxy S8 Active will be available from the carrier from November 17 through various retail channels, including Sprint retail stores and website.
If you were hoping for a more powerful desktop replacement, you're in luck as Samsung has unofficially revealed its vision for running Linux on its flagship Galaxy smartphones in a new video.
It has been quite some time since we heard about the 'Microsoft Edition' Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. But it appears that those handsets are now available to be purchased online.
According to a new report from Strategy Analytics, Apple managed to retain the top spot in the US smartphone market for the third quarter with a 30.4 percent share, with Samsung at second.
Users will be glad to know that Samsung is rolling out an update for Bixby which finally allows them to completely disable its dedicated button on the Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note8 smartphones.
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S8 or an S8+ and live in the U.S., UK, or South Korea, then you may get a shot at trying out the Android Oreo 8.0 beta as part of the new Samsung Experience 9.0.
