Tag: Samsung Galaxy S8

Operation Shush: The rise and fall of Samsung’s unloved Bixby assistant

Once championed as the future of how we would control all kinds of Samsung hardware, the Bixby virtual assistant has steadily been silenced over the past years.

IrisVision uses VR to help people with fading eyesight to see again

A smartphone-based VR system can now help people with severe macular degeneration see better. While it doesn’t cure blindness, it does enable users with this vision disorder to carry out tasks they would otherwise find impossible.The post IrisVision uses VR to help people with fading eyesight to see again appeared first on Digital Trends.

Best Samsung Galaxy S8 battery cases

It's frustrating when your smartphone runs out of power, and batteries perform worse the older they get. Maybe you should check out some of the best Samsung Galaxy S8 battery cases and secure yourself some stamina.The post Best Samsung Galaxy S8 battery cases appeared first on Digital Trends.

5 features you may not have heard about on the Samsung Galaxy S9

The Galaxy S9 isn't too different from its predecessor when it comes design and specs, but it does introduce a few notable components. We rounded up a list of our favorite features on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus.The post 5 features you may not have heard about on the Samsung Galaxy S9 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Explore a galaxy of S8 accessories for your Samsung smartphone

Make sure you’re getting the most from your new Samsung smartphone with some of the best Galaxy S8 accessories that money can buy. We've got options for gaming, charging, music, and more.The post Explore a galaxy of S8 accessories for your Samsung smartphone appeared first on Digital Trends.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus review: Almost to Infinity

The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are here, bringing with them a new taller display in a body that's smaller

Samsung’s attempt to halt remapping of Bixby button targets T-Mobile users

Samsung has blocked remapping of the Bixby button on the Galaxy S8 again -- but seemingly only for T-Mobile users. Customers with the June security update have reported their remapping apps no longer work.The post Samsung’s attempt to halt remapping of Bixby button targets T-Mobile users appeared first on Digital Trends.

Galaxy S8 Mini: News and rumors

Samsung used to release Mini variants of its popular Galaxy S smartphones. It hasn't happened in years, but now it seems the company may reintroduce the line with a compact version of the popular Galaxy S8 called the Galaxy S8 Mini.The post Galaxy S8 Mini: News and rumors appeared first on Digital Trends.

Samsung still needs more data to launch Bixby in English, report says

The English-language version of Bixby, Samsung's virtual assistant, was supposed to debut before the end of June -- but that due date came and went with no noise. A new report may explain why.The post Samsung still needs more data to launch Bixby in English, report says appeared first on Digital Trends.

OnePlus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S8

How does the new OnePlus flagship fare against the latest and greatest from Samsung? Find out in this in-depth look

OnePlus 5 impressions from a Galaxy S8 user

I've been using the Galaxy S8 for the past couple of months, and I recently switched to the OnePlus 5

HTC U11 vs Samsung Galaxy S8

How does the HTC U11 fare against one of the best Android smartphones currently available? Here is an in-depth look

You may finally get the chance to talk to Samsung’s Bixby by the end of June

Sources say Samsung is planning on delivering Bixby's voice functionality to Galaxy S8 owners closer to the end of the spring -- two months after the launch of its flagship smartphone.The post You may finally get the chance to talk to Samsung’s Bixby by the end of June appeared first on Digital Trends.

Samsung’s SoundAssistant app gives Galaxy users powerful audio features

With SoundAssistant, you can set volume individually for certain apps, change media volume using hardware keys, and schedule audio profiles. The app is available exclusively for Galaxy users running at least Android 7.0.The post Samsung’s SoundAssistant app gives Galaxy users powerful audio features appeared first on Digital Trends.

5 reasons why the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is my daily driver

Here are five reasons why the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is going to be my daily driver for the foreseeable

HTC U11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8: Which flagship reigns supreme?

HTC's new U11 is a heck of a smartphone, with a gorgeous display and nifty features. But how does it measure up to Samsung's Galaxy S8, the reigning champ? We pit the two against each other to find out.The post HTC U11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8: Which flagship reigns supreme? appeared first on Digital Trends.

Show your Galaxy S8 you care with one of these great cases

Protect that curvy display and stamp your own style on Samsung's smartphone with the best Galaxy S8 cases and covers. We've got everything from rugged drop protection to minimalist shells.The post Show your Galaxy S8 you care with one of these great cases appeared first on Digital Trends.

Samsung Galaxy S8 customers complain of red-tinted displays

Samsung Galaxy S8 owners around the world have been complaining of improperly calibrated, red-tinted displays since the device's launch in April and software updates don't appear to be fixing the issue in all cases.The post Samsung Galaxy S8 customers complain of red-tinted displays appeared first on Digital Trends.

BlackBerry KeyOne vs. Galaxy S8: Keyboard or curves?

If you’re eying up Samsung’s latest curved beauty, but you’re also tempted by an old-school BlackBerry keyboard, then you might need some help choosing between the Galaxy S8 and the BlackBerry KeyOne.The post BlackBerry KeyOne vs. Galaxy S8: Keyboard or curves? appeared first on Digital Trends.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a random reboot problem and nobody knows why

A thread on Samsung's community help forum revealed pages of replies from owners of Samsung's latest flagship reporting restarts that seemingly occur frequently and out of nowhere.The post The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a random reboot problem and nobody knows why appeared first on Digital Trends.

AT&T’s ‘5G Evolution’ is a step on the true 5G path, but there is a ways to go

The race to 5G has kicked off -- well, depending on what your definition of 5G is. On Tuesday, AT&T announced it switched on its 5G Evolution service in Austin, Texas, and Samsung Galaxy S8 users can start taking advantage.The post AT&T’s ‘5G Evolution’ is a step on the true 5G path, but there is a ways to go appeared first on Digital Trends.

Some Galaxy S8 users are having a hard time wirelessly charging their phones

Users are complaining that Samsung's latest flagship Galaxy S8 is exhibiting problems maintaining a steady charging rate when paired with certain wireless chargers and power adapters.The post Some Galaxy S8 users are having a hard time wirelessly charging their phones appeared first on Digital Trends.

Samsung DeX review – can your smartphone replace a PC?

The Galaxy S8 is here and so is the new Samsung DeX docking station. It lets you use Android with

Samsung Galaxy S8 AKG earbuds: how good are they?

Bundled with the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are a free pair of AKG earbuds, which are valued at $99.

Samsung Galaxy S8 review

Can Samsung push past the Note 7 with its first major smartphones since the recall? We put the Galaxy S8 through its paces to find out.The post Samsung Galaxy S8 review appeared first on Digital Trends.

Some Galaxy S8 owners in South Korea are encountering red-tinted screens

Some Samsung Galaxy S8 owners in Korea who have received their devices early are reporting improperly calibrated, red-tinted displays out of the box, according to an article from The Korea Herald.The post Some Galaxy S8 owners in South Korea are encountering red-tinted screens appeared first on Digital Trends.

Keep your Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus crystal-clear and smudge-free with a screen protector

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a brand new smartphone with a beautiful curved screen that demands protection. Here are five of the best screen protectors for the S8 or S8 Plus we think you should check out right now.The post Keep your Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus crystal-clear and smudge-free with a screen protector appeared first on Digital Trends.

10 essential accessories for your Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus

Make sure you’re getting the most from your new smartphone with some of the best Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus accessories that money can buy. We've got options for gaming, charging, music, and more.The post 10 essential accessories for your Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus appeared first on Digital Trends.

Pre-order records topple as new Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus stir up excitement

According to local media reports, pre-orders for both the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the S8 Plus have hit 550,000 in just two days. This represents the highest pre-order volume in South Korean history.The post Pre-order records topple as new Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus stir up excitement appeared first on Digital Trends.

Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong denies charges as bribery trial begins

Samsung executive and company board vice chairman Lee Jae-yong denied claims that he sent bribes to South Korea's former president in order to expand his influence over the company. Lee is also being charged with embezzlement and perjury.The post Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong denies charges as bribery trial begins appeared first on Digital Trends.

Users are already remapping the Bixby button on the not-yet-launched Galaxy S8

A Reddit user has discovered a way to easily sidestep Samsung's new virtual assistant. Through installing an app, Bixby can be remapped to any app or command on the device — including Google Assistant.The post Users are already remapping the Bixby button on the not-yet-launched Galaxy S8 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Experts claim Galaxy S8’s display is the most impressive they’ve seen in a phone

The display tech analysis company had glowing words for the screen in Samsung's latest flagship, calling it the most impressive and highest-performing of any phone it has tested.The post Experts claim Galaxy S8's display is the most impressive they've seen in a phone appeared first on Digital Trends.