when did samsung galaxy s8 plus come out
Voice over LTE


, Apple iPhone 7 Plus, Apple iPhone 8, Apple iPhone 8 Plus, Apple iPhone X, Huawei Mate 9, Huawei Mate 10 Lite, Huawei P9, LG G4, Motorola MOTO C 4G, Motorola MOTO E4 Plus, Motorola MOTO G5S Plus, Samsung Galaxy J7, Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+, Sony XPERIA L1 and Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra phones. In December 2017, Jamii Telecom Limited (JTL), offering broadband data services under the 'Faiba' brand,  was the first to activate
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Samsung Galaxy S8


a software issue, and would be patched in a future update. "The Investor" reported that Samsung would replace the affected devices if a software update did not fix the issue. Updates in various regions started rolling out in early May, fixing the issue. Reports surfaced at the end of April 2017 that some Galaxy S8 devices were "restarting by themselves". Samsung has not yet commented on the issue. Shortly after the phone's unveiling, bloggers produced a video showing that the Galaxy S8's facial recognition scanner could
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Samsung Galaxy S8


The Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+ and Samsung Galaxy S8 Active are Android-based smartphones (with the S8+ being a phablet) produced by Samsung Electronics as the eighth generation of the Samsung Galaxy S series. The S8 and S8+ were unveiled on 29 March 2017 and directly succeeded the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, with a North American release on 21 April 2017 and international rollout throughout April and May. The S8 Active was announced on 8 August 2017 and is exclusive to certain U.S. cellular carriers. The
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Samsung Galaxy S8


. In July 2017, Verizon began rolling out an update for its devices, with support for Daydream. The Galaxy S8 was one of the first Android phones to support ARCore, Google's augmented reality engine. In February 2018, the official Android 8.0.0 "Oreo" update began rolling out to all versions of the Samsung Galaxy S8. In February 2019, the official Android 9.0 "Pie" update was released for the Galaxy S8 family. Dan Seifert of "The Verge" praised the design of the Galaxy S8, describing
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Samsung Galaxy S8


the following months". In mid-April, "The Wall Street Journal" reported that Bixby would be launched without support for American English. On 19 July 2017, Samsung announced that Bixby had begun rolling out to Galaxy S8 users in the United States. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ broke pre-order records in South Korea, with more than 720,000 units booked in one week, a notable increase from the 100,000 units of the Galaxy S7 and 200,000 units of the Note 7. By mid-April
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Samsung Galaxy S8


, the number had increased to one million pre-orders. On 24 April 2017, Samsung announced that sales of the Galaxy S8 was its "best ever". Although it did not release specific sales numbers, it announced that sales of the S8 were 30% higher year-over-year than the Galaxy S7. Subsequent reports in May announced that Samsung had sold over five million units. Jon Fingas of "Engadget" wrote that, although Samsung advertised its pre-order records, sales comparisons to other models on
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Samsung Galaxy S8


on its sides in an almost liquid fashion. It makes the S8 look just as fresh today as it did when it debuted", and pointing out that the S8's popularity and carrier support guaranteed plenty of third-party accessories. Chris Velazco of "Engadget" similarly praised the design, stating that "from their rounded edges to their precisely formed metal-and-glass bodies, they feel like smaller, sleeker versions of the Galaxy Note 7", and also praised the display as being simply "awesome".
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Mobile operating system


parties as it is closed source and proprietary. The Android version of Samsung Experience also comes with Samsung-made apps preloaded (except starting with the Galaxy S6 which have removed all Samsung pre-loaded apps installed, leaving one with Galaxy Apps, to save storage space and initially due to the removal of MicroSD). With the release of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, Samsung Experience 8.1 was preinstall on it with introducing new function known as Samsung DeX. Similar to the concept of Microsoft Continuum, Samsung DeX allowed high end
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trial to the service, the same as given to users who purchase Google's own Pixel smartphone. Furthermore, Google stated that more Samsung-exclusive features will be added to the app in the future, and that the Bixby assistant will also be supported by the app. Bixby replaces S Voice, the voice recognition technology previously found in Samsung Galaxy models. In May 2017, Google announced that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ will support the company's Daydream virtual reality platform after Samsung rolls out a software update scheduled for mid-2017
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)


The Samsung Galaxy A8 and Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) are upper-midrange Android smartphones produced by Samsung Electronics. They were announced on 19 December 2017. The devices run Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" out-of-the-box with Samsung Experience 8.5. As a less expensive alternative to the flagship Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, the midrange A8/A8+ have a similar "Infinity Display" design aesthetic with an 18.5:9 panel and narrow bezels. However, the A8's display is a FHD+ resolution flat
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Samsung Galaxy S9


The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9+ are Android-based smartphones unveiled, manufactured, released and marketed by Samsung Electronics as part of the Samsung Galaxy S series. The devices were revealed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 25 February 2018, as the successors to the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ have nearly identical features to the S8 batch, with the same display size and aspect ratio, just like their predecessor. One highly regarded change to distinguish between the models is
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Kubity


the mobile virtual reality headset, Samsung Gear VR. Samsung Gear VR supports: Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy A8/A8+ (2018) and Samsung Galaxy S9/Galaxy S9+. Screen mirroring allows a user to sync the sender device to a receiver on the webpage mirror.kubity.com, then control from the sender device to give
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Bixby (virtual assistant)


the beginning Bixby supported three languages: English, Korean and Chinese. It also supports contextual search and visual search. Samsung reported that Bixby would not be operational on the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ when the devices were first shipped to consumers on April 21, 2017. Samsung stated that the key features of Bixby, including Vision, Home and Reminder, would be available with the global launch of the smartphones. Bixby Voice was intended to be made available in the US on the Galaxy S8 and S8
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Samsung Gear VR


Currently supported are Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy A8/A8+ (2018) and Samsung Galaxy S9/Galaxy S9+. The device can be calibrated using the wheel at the top of the headset. A trackpad is located on the right of the device and back button is located just above it. Volume can be adjusted
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Dolby Atmos


inside the Dolby Access app. Dolby Atmos has smartphone implementations for devices including but not limited to the iPhone XS and XR (when running iOS 13 or later), the Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2, the ZTE Axon 7, Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+, Samsung Note 9, Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy J8, Lenovo K8 Note, Lenovo K5 Note, Huawei Mate P20 Pro and Nokia 6. This implementation uses both the binaural headphone technology and a dual loudspeaker virtual
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Samsung Galaxy S8


S8 Active is sold in Meteor Gray, but AT&T also has a Titanium Gold color. The T-Mobile US version of the S8 Active also supports the company's 600 MHz LTE network that was starting to be rolled out at the time the device was announced. The Galaxy S8 launched with the Android 7.0 "Nougat" operating system with the proprietary Samsung Experience (formerly TouchWiz) user interface and software suite. The software features a suite of assistant functions known as "Bixby", which is designed primarily to interact with
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Samsung Galaxy S series


) It also includes a microSD card reader, which had been present on the Galaxy S5 and earlier iterations of the Galaxy S line but was not present on the Galaxy S6. However, the IR blaster was removed from the Galaxy S7, and the camera in the Galaxy S7 has 12 megapixels, down from the Galaxy S6's 16 megapixels. Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8+ smartphones on 29 March 2017. They feature an iris scanner, which was not present on the Galaxy S7 phones. S
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batteries to retain their capacity for a longer period of time than previous models. The S8 supports AirFuel Inductive (formerly PMA) and Qi wireless charging standards. Due to the recalls of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Samsung said in a press conference it is committed to stricter quality control and safety testing procedures on all of the company's future products. Samsung also launched a Galaxy S8+ with 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM exclusively in China and South Korea, and a bundle offer in the countries provides both
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Samsung Galaxy S8


sales of over five million units, a notably lower first-month sales number than previous Galaxy S series models. On March 11, 2018, Samsung launched the successor to the S8, the Samsung Galaxy S9. Prior to its official announcement, media outlets reported on rumors and information from industry insiders. In December 2016, "SamMobile" reported that the Galaxy S8 would not feature a 3.5 mm headphone jack, later reported to be a false rumor. In January 2017, "The Guardian" reported on bigger screens for
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8


. DxOMark, a camera testing company, gave the Note 8 a rating of 94, being the joint-highest score of any phone, shared with the iPhone 8 Plus. Just a few days after the report of the Note 8 published was, the Pixel 2 tested was and given a 98 score, besting them both. It was noted that the Note 8 had better Optical Image Stabilization than the iPhone X. Just like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, the Note 8 was heavily criticized for its placement of the
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AKG (company)


headphone which focused compression waves to a central point in the earcup. As well as studio headphones, AKG also manufactures a range of Hi-Fi headphones and earphones for domestic use. One notable use includes Samsung, their parent company using AKG to "tune" their headphones that come equipped with Samsung's most-recent flagship devices, starting with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, the stereo speakers as of the Galaxy S9,S9+ and Note 9. In 2017, the Y50 model was awarded Product of the Year for on
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Samsung DeX


Samsung DeX is an accessory sold first with Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices that extends the functionality to allow desktop-like functionality by connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. The name ""DeX"" is a contraction of ""Desktop eXperience"". Samsung later announced the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 would also support the accessory. The dock provides a USB-C port, ethernet, HDMI 2.0 output and two USB 2.0 ports. Samsung also announced "Linux on Galaxy" (since renamed to "
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Bixby (virtual assistant)


Bixby is a virtual assistant developed by Samsung Electronics. On March 20, 2017, Samsung announced the voice-powered digital assistant named "Bixby". Bixby was introduced alongside the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, as well as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2017 event, which was held on March 29, 2017. Samsung officially unveiled Bixby a week before launch but it only made its first appearance during the event. Bixby can also be sideloaded on older Galaxy devices running Android Nougat. Bixby represents
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the market were difficult due to unannounced sales figures. Prior to the official release, it was reported that some Galaxy S8 displays had a bad white balance, causing them to exhibit a reddish tint. Samsung stated that the Galaxy S8 was "built with an adaptive display that optimizes the colour range, saturation, and sharpness depending on the environment", but noted that the device's operating system provides settings for manually adjusting the display's appearance and white balance. On 21 April, Samsung stated that the red tinting was purely
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O2 (UK)


Plus users, and stated more devices would be eligible at a later date. As of September 2017, this has been extended to users of the iPhone: SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X (from 3 November 2017). Samsung Galaxy: S7, S7 Edge, S8, S8+, Note 8, Sony Xperia XZ Premium and OnePlus 6. Alongside mobile telephone services, the company also provided fixed line services and home broadband. O2 purchased Be Un
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launch video was leaked a few hours prior to the unveiling. On the front, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ look identical to the S8 and S8+. They both feature 1440p Super AMOLED displays, with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The S9 has a 5.8-inch panel, while the S9+ uses a larger 6.2-inch panel. The displays have curved sides that slope over the horizontal edges of the device. In most countries, the S9 and S9+ both come with a Samsung Exynos 9810 SoC. Versions sold in the United States
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Samsung Galaxy J5 2017


the metal construction, which gives a premium feel to the phone. The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) has a 720x1280 (16;9 Ratio, 282 PPI Density) SUPER AMOLED Display. with a 5.2 (71.5% screen-to-body ratio) inch screen. This phone comes with Android 7.0. It supports 4G VoLTE with dual SIM enabled 4G. It also supports Samsung Knox. It is expected along with other phones including the Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8, A7 (2017), J7 (2017),
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autofocus. The S8 features fingerprint and iris scanners; the fingerprint reader is relocated to the rear of the device, to the left of the camera, due to the removal of the physical home button. In addition to an iris scanner, the S8 also features face-scanning as an option to unlock the phone. Face recognition technology had previously been implemented in earlier models since the Galaxy S III. The S8 and S8+ use non-removable 3000 and 3500 mAh batteries respectively; Samsung stated that it had engineered the
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Samsung Galaxy S8


the exclusive model and the Samsung DeX docking station. The unique variant was also released in India in June 2017. The Galaxy S8 Active features a rugged design and significantly tougher materials to make it shock, shatter, water, and dust resistant. It has a larger battery than either of the regular S8s, at 4000 mAh. Unlike the previous phones in the Active line, the S8 Active does not have tactile buttons, instead using onscreen keys like the regular variants of the S8. It also no longer has the dedicated
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Samsung Gear 360


features were upgraded: Video resolution was boosted to 4K and live-streaming functionality was added. Camera Memory Battery Connectivity Sensor The dedicated mobile application greatly extends available recording options and add the support for time lapse and looping video. The camera works with all phones that can run the required Samsung Gear 360 Manager app, such as the Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, Note 5, A5 (2017) and A7 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy J7 2017


J7 (2017) is packed with a 1920x1080 (16;9 Ratio, 401 PPI Density) SUPER AMOLED Display. It also features an Always-On Display with a 5.5 (73.1% screen-to-body ratio) inch screen. This phone comes with Android 7.0. It supports 4G VoLTE with dual SIM enabled 4G. It also supports Samsung Knox and Samsung Pay. It is expected along with other phones including the Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8, A7 (2017), J5 (2017), J3 (2017
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IPhone XS


sensor and pixel size as the primary cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S10 , Samsung Galaxy S9 Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S7 , Pixel 2, Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL , Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Moto X4 Users reported problems charging the iPhone XS and XS Max with a Lightning cable. The device failed to charge if it had been on for a while and would only begin to charge if the screen was turned off. This would occur due to a software bug with Apple’s “Disable USB accessories when
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7


(e.g. Galaxy Note 5 (via software update), Galaxy S8/S8+ and Galaxy C Pro series) In June 2017, the "Wall Street Journal" reported on Samsung's plan to refurbish its inventory of recalled phones and release them with a new model designation of Galaxy Note FE, with the "FE" referencing "Fan Edition." The phone was also rumored to be named as the Note 7R, with the R referencing "refurbished". This phone was released on the 7th of July in South
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Samsung Galaxy S8


On 21 April 2017, coinciding with the phone's official retail date, reports surfaced that the default music player on the Galaxy S8 would be Google Play Music, continuing a trend that started with the S7 in 2016. However, for the S8, Samsung partnered with Google to incorporate additional exclusive features into the app, including the ability to upload up to 100,000 tracks to the service's cloud storage, an increase from the 50,000 tracks users are normally allowed to upload. Additionally, new users get a three-month free
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Samsung Galaxy S9


Techradar" complimented the improved camera and the new location of the fingerprint sensor, but criticized that it was too similar to its predecessor (Galaxy S8) and had limited AR Emoji functionality. Brian Heater of "TechCrunch" reviewed the S9+ on 8 March 2018, and said that the phone is built on the "success [of the S8] in a number of ways". "Computer World" gave the phone a positive review and said it was "measurably better than its predecessor", but did note there
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month, AT&T "accidentally" confirmed its existence through a document in a promotional campaign. It officially became available for pre-order, exclusively through AT&T, on 8 August 2017, with in-store purchase available 11 August. "VentureBeat" reported in late September that the device would also become available through T-Mobile in November, and Samsung subsequently confirmed both T-Mobile and Sprint availability in early November. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ both feature 1440p OLED displays, with an 18.5:9 (37:18) aspect ratio
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resolution, lowest reflectance, and highest contrast ratio. The S8 features an octa-core Exynos 8895 system-on-chip and 4 GB of RAM; models in North American and East Asian markets utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 instead. Both chips are manufactured by Samsung with a 10 nm process. They contain 64 GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD card. The Galaxy S8 is one of the first smartphones to support Bluetooth 5, supporting new capabilities such as connecting two wireless headphones to the device at once. It
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8


The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (stylized as Samsung Galaxy Note8) is an Android-based phablet designed, developed, produced and marketed by Samsung Electronics. Unveiled on 23 August 2017, it is the successor to the discontinued Samsung Galaxy Note 7. It became available on 15 September 2017. The Note 8 improves on the core device specifications and hallmark S Pen features of earlier devices. While retaining the same overall look and approximate size of the Galaxy S8+, it features an upgraded processor and, for the first time in
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of the phone. Evan Blass tweeted in mid-March about color options for the phones. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ were officially unveiled on 29 March 2017, with pre-orders beginning 30 March and official U.S. release on 21 April 2017. Following Best Buy retail listings in March, Samsung opened pre-orders for unlocked U.S. handsets on 9 May 2017, with availability starting 31 May. The devices have also been released internationally. On 21 April 2017, they were made available in South Korea, Canada, and Taiwan
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IPhone X


+ smartphone. Google's Pixel 2 received a rating of 98. Consumer Reports, a non-profit, independent organization aiming to write impartial reviews of consumer products, ranked iPhone X below iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, as well as below Samsung's Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note 8, due to less durability and shorter battery life, although it praised the X's camera as "the highest-rated smartphone camera" it had ever tested. Nilay Patel of "The Verge" praised the display, calling
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Samsung Galaxy Core Plus


Samsung Galaxy Core Plus is an Android smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics. It was released in October 2013 and ran on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and had a 4.3 inch display. As of September 2015, phones that have Verizon Wireless came with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. While phones that had an older version such as Android 4.4.4 KitKat (which it used to come with) would have an update for Lollipop. The Samsung Galaxy Core Plus had 4GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 64GB, along with 512
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Samsung Galaxy S10


As has been done since the Galaxy S8, Samsung unveiled flagship Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ models, differentiated primarily by screen size and an additional front-facing camera on the S10+. In addition, Samsung also unveiled a smaller model known as the Galaxy S10e, as well as a larger, 5G-compatible version, the Galaxy S10 5G. The Galaxy S10e, S10 and S10+ launch prices started at $749, $899 and $999, while the S10 5G's launch price is $1299.
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Samsung Galaxy S9


compared to S8 and S8+ models, mostly to increase physical durability, such as thicker glass, thicker metal rim and different (less prone to deformation) metal alloy used for the frame. The S9 and S9+ ship with Android 8.0 "Oreo" with the Samsung Experience user interface and software suite. It is mainly unchanged over the versions found on the S8 and Note 8, but adds additional features such as new customization options, live language translation in the camera app, and landscape orientation support for the Samsung home
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Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus


The Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500[L/T/W]) is a later generation of the Samsung Galaxy Ace (S5830), which was released by Samsung in 2011. The phone weighs , has a display size of 3.65 inches and retains the same 320x480 resolution as the original Ace. Various new technologies and features are introduced as the phone came out. For its features, Galaxy Ace Plus contains a 1 GHz processor in order to carry all the applications and games on the phone. There is one back
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Samsung Galaxy S8


can be fooled with a contact lens and a suitable photograph of an eye. Samsung told "BBC News" that it was "aware of the issue", and stated that "If there is a potential vulnerability or the advent of a new method that challenges our efforts to ensure security at any time, we will respond as quickly as possible to resolve the issue". In October 2017, Galaxy S8 users reported on Reddit that they were unable to receive SMS messages, with no fix available and without any comment from
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Samsung Galaxy S8


. That's not a bad thing since they were great cameras to start with", Velazco summarized his review by writing that the devices "aren't perfect, but they're as close as Samsung has ever gotten". Brandon Russell of "TechnoBuffalo" claimed that the camera could not beat Google's Pixel smartphone. Ron Amadeo of "Ars Technica" noted that the device's unusual aspect ratio resulted in pillarboxing when watching video without zooming or stretching it. He complimented the feel of the S8, calling it "perfected
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Samsung Experience


display the current time, the calendar, or a selected image. There are different styles for each option (the clock has 7 styles, the calendar has 2 styles, and the image has 3 styles). The Always-on Display is available on Galaxy A series (2017 & 2018) ,Galaxy S7/S7 edge, Galaxy S8/S8+, Galaxy S9/S9+,Galaxy S10/S10+|Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy J7 (2017)/J7 Pro/J7+ (or C7 2017), Galaxy C5/C7/
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Kubity


, iPhone 8, iPhone X, all iPad Pro models, and iPad (2017), and Android devices. Requires Android 7.0 or later and access to the Google Play Store. VR is compatible with Google Cardboard viewers and other cardboard compatible devices including clip-on style VR glasses like Homido Mini, as well as the Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Go. Samsung Gear VR supports: Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8,
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8


. Similar to the Galaxy S8, the Note 8 has a dedicated physical key for launching the Bixby virtual assistant. A limited edition version for the 2018 Winter Olympics was made, with a white back, gold accents, and themed wallpapers. The Note 8 comes with Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" with Samsung's own custom user interface pre-installed. The S Pen offers expanded software features, including "Live Message" for the creation of handwritten notes combined with emojis resulting in short animated GIFs. Users can remove the S
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Samsung Galaxy S8


is also bundled with Harman AKG earbuds. Both smartphones have improved satellite navigation over the predecessors by including Galileo receivers. In the United States, the S8 and S8+ are available in Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, and Arctic Silver color options, whereas gold and blue are available internationally. The blue option was made available in the U.S. in July 2017. Unlike past Galaxy S series models, the S8 line does not feature physical navigation keys, electing to use on-screen keys instead. However, unlike other implementations,
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Aspect ratio (image)


10 Pro, Google Pixel 2 XL, OnePlus 5T and Sony Xperia XZ3, are embracing the 2:1 format (advertised as 18:9), as well as the Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with a slightly similar 18.5:9 format. The Apple iPhone X also has a similar screen ratio of 19.5:9 (2.16:1). Anamorphic format is the cinematography technique of shooting a widescreen picture on standard 35 mm film or other visual recording media with a non-widescreen native aspect ratio
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Samsung Galaxy S8


S8 and S8+ contain upgraded hardware and major design changes over the S7 line, including larger screens with a taller aspect ratio and curved sides on both the smaller and larger models, iris and face recognition, a new suite of virtual assistant features known as Bixby (along with a new dedicated physical button for launching the assistant), a shift from MicroUSB to USB-C charging, and Samsung DeX, a docking station accessory that allows the phones to be used with a desktop interface with keyboard and mouse input support.
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Samsung Galaxy S8


if we consider it as a deliberate design choice", but noted reports from Korea claiming that Samsung had originally intended for the fingerprint reader to be built directly into the screen, but was unable to reach a desirable implementation in time for release. "The Verge" wrote that "Samsung’s six-month-old S8 has cutting edge features and design with fewer issues than other Android phones" like the Google Pixel 2 and LG V30, and that the "OLED screen stretches to the edges of the device and curves
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Samsung Galaxy S8


be tricked to unlock the phone by showing it a photo of the user. In a statement to "Business Insider", a Samsung spokesperson stated that "Facial recognition is a convenient action to open your phone – similar to the 'swipe to unlock' action. We offer the highest level of biometric authentication – fingerprint and iris – to lock your phone and authenticate access to Samsung Pay or Secure Folder". In May 2017, researchers from the Chaos Computer Club posted a video showing that the S8's iris recognition system
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini


Galaxy S4 Mini is made available in: On August 3, 2015, Samsung released an updated version of the S4 Mini called the S4 Mini Plus (also known as S4 Mini Value Edition). It features a new 1.2 GHz Quad core processor, an Adreno 306 GPU, and comes with Android KitKat 4.4.4. The rest of the specs remain the same. The Galaxy S4 Mini Plus is available in two variants: The successor to the Galaxy S4 Mini is the Galaxy S5 Mini. It was announced on May 30,
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Samsung Health


with the release of the Samsung Galaxy S5 which has a built-in sensor. This function is limited to take the measurement punctually and at rest. The application also supports heart sensors from other manufacturers. It is able to generate a graph as a function of time of the different frequencies reached during a sports session as well as other information such as the average and maximum heart rate reached. On Samsung Galaxy S5 / S5 Neo / S6 / S7 / S8 / S9 and Edge versions as well as Galaxy Note 4 /
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7


the IR port. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is a newer model (summer 2012) of the 7.0 Plus. It is equipped with Android 4.0, is available with 8 GB internal storage and comes with the infrared smart remote control "IR Blaster". The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (7.0) is the newest model (summer 2013) of the Tab 2 7.0. It is equipped with Android 4.2, is available with 8 GB internal storage and comes with the infrared smart remote control "IR Blaster"
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Samsung Galaxy S8


taller than the ratio used by the majority of smartphones; the S8 has a 5.8-inch panel, while the S8+ uses a larger 6.2-inch panel. The displays on both devices curve along the side bezels of the device, with minimal bezels that Samsung markets as an "infinity display", and the display panel itself has rounded edges. They use DCI-P3, offering what screen-testing website "DisplayMate" describes as the largest native color gamut, highest peak brightness, highest contrast rating in ambient light, highest screen
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7


and is supplied with Android Nougat with Samsung Experience UI, the operating system of the Galaxy S8. The successor to the Galaxy Note 7, the Galaxy Note 8, was announced on 23 August 2017 and released almost a month later. The Galaxy Note 7's hardware is similar in overall specifications and design to the Galaxy S7, with a metal and glass chassis, IP68 water resistance, and a microSD card slot. The Note 7 is equipped with an octa-core Exynos 8890 system-on-chip in most markets
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Samsung Galaxy S8


, lackluster Bixby features at launch, and for the placement of the fingerprint sensor on the rear next to the camera. A video published after the phones' release proved that the devices' facial and iris scanners can be fooled by suitable photographs of the user. The S8 and S8+ were in high demand at release. During the pre-order period, a record one million units were booked in South Korea, and overall sales numbers were 30% higher than the Galaxy S7. However, subsequent reports in May announced
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Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus


Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus G350E is a smartphone manufactured by Samsung Electronics that runs on the open source Android operating system. Announced by Samsung in early August 2014. It has additional software features, expanded hardware, and a redesigned physique from its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Star 2. Galaxy Star does not support 3G connectivity, instead running on EDGE networks alone. It also does not provide a Global Positioning System (GPS). However it provides support for WiFi connectivity and Bluetooth 4.0. The Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8


the date of its next "Unpacked" event as 23 August 2017. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was unveiled at that event, with a release date on 15 September 2017. The Note 8 is powered by an Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 processor, depending on geographic region, along with 6 GB of RAM. It has a 6.3-inch 1440p Super AMOLED display with curved edges similar to the Galaxy S8, but with a slightly more flat surface area. It is Samsung's first phone to feature a dual-lens camera system
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Samsung Galaxy S Plus


The Samsung Galaxy S Plus or Samsung Galaxy S 2011 Edition is an Android smartphone, introduced August 2011. Theoretically it is a slight update of the Samsung Galaxy S model. However, almost all hardware components differ. The Galaxy S Plus features the Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T chipset with a 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor which is faster than the original Samsung Galaxy S and is accompanied by the Adreno 205 (enhanced) GPU which is slightly slower than the PowerVR SGX540. The device may be not especially popular. Some developers have
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Samsung Galaxy S8


Samsung's bundled applications and other supported services. The feature allows the use of voice commands to perform phone functions, can generate cards shown on a home screen page (replacing the Flipboard integration formerly featured) based on a user's interactions, and perform searches utilizing object recognition via the camera. Bixby supports third-party integration via an SDK. The S8 supports the use of a docking station known as Samsung DeX to access a PC-like desktop environment on an external display, with support for mouse and keyboard input.
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Samsung Galaxy S7


update to Android 7.0 "Nougat", which replaced TouchWiz with the current Samsung Experience software suite (introduced by the Galaxy S8). The Galaxy S7 received generally positive reviews with critics praising the return of the micro SD card slot and water resistance, while retaining the premium metal design of the preceding Galaxy S6. The design of the larger Galaxy S7 Edge was particularly praised, as its curved sides on the S7 Edge are used to "make the phone much narrower than it would be if it had a flat display.
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Samsung Galaxy S8


The S8 Active features tougher materials designed for protection against shock, shatter, water and dust, with a metal frame and a tough texture for improved grip that makes the S8 Active have a rugged design. The Active's screen measures the same size as the standard S8 model but loses the curved edges in favor of a metal frame. The S8 and S8+ received mostly positive reviews. Their design and form factor received praise, while critics also liked the updated software and camera optimizations. They received criticism for duplicate software apps
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Samsung Galaxy Duos


= I, N or S and nnn = model number Within the SmartPhone ranges, Samsung often produces a Dual SIM variant, but these on not often widely available in many markets where retail dominance by Mobile Network Operators (MNO) who operate a SIM-locked business model naturally deprecates Dual SIM devices. The model number of Samsung SmartPhones will indicate the variant The following phones are available as Duos models Samsung galaxy S8 Note also In their marketing materials Samsung use the term "Dual SIM Always on” to describe the Duos phones
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Samsung Galaxy S8


it as a "stunning device to look at and hold" that was "refined and polished to a literal shine", and adding that it "truly doesn't look like any other phone you might have used before". The hardware of the device was described as "practically flawless". Seifert also liked the new software, writing that "Samsung is known less for polish and more for clumsiness. In a refreshing change of pace, the software on the S8 is, dare I say, ". However,
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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2


Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) is a smartphone manufactured by Samsung that runs the open source Android operating system. Announced and released by Samsung in February 2012, the Galaxy Ace 2 is the successor to the Galaxy Ace Plus. Galaxy Ace 2 is one of Samsung's cost effective, dual-core Android-based smartphones. Being a mid-range smartphone, Galaxy Ace 2 contains hardware between that of the Galaxy Ace Plus and Galaxy S Advance; it features a dual-core 800 MHz processor on the
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Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus


The Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus is an Android smartphone manufactured by Samsung that was released in January 2013 as the successor to the original Samsung Galaxy Pocket. The handset is still budget-oriented, with a relatively small 2.8-inch LCD. Its specifications are similar to that of the original Samsung Galaxy Pocket, with only minor upgrades such as the OS which is Android 4.0 ICS and the internal storage. The Pocket Plus is powered by an 850 MHz processor and offers connectivity options including 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. Internally
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Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus


, it comes with an upgraded 4 GB of storage which can be further expanded to up to 32 GB using a microSD card, and with 1200 mAh Li-ion battery. The Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus comes with a 2.80 inch QVGA Display. The device includes a 1200 mAh Li-ion Battery, and offers connectivity options including EDGE, HSDPA, Wi-Fi(b.g.n) and Bluetooth connectivity. It also features GPS 2.0, a 2MP Rear Camera, a single SIM slot and the Social Hub app. The Social Hub combines
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Jacob Collier


from the 1960s television series "The Flintstones". One month later he made his US television debut on "The Tavis Smiley Show" performing a rendition of 'You And I' with jazz-gospel a cappella group Take 6. In 2017, Collier also recomposed Samsung's signature ringtone, "Over The Horizon", for the new Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, and was co-producer on two songs from Becca Stevens album, "Regina". Collier also helped score DreamWorks’ 2017 film, "The
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USB-C


, Essential Phone, ROG Phone, Razer Phone/2, HTC 10/U Ultra, Huawei Mate 10/20, Samsung Galaxy S8/S9, Microsoft Lumia 950, LG V20 etc. Examples of devices that support high-power charging according to the USB Power Delivery specification include: MacBook, Chromebook Pixel, Surface Book 2, Dell Venue 10 Pro, Lenovo ThinkPad X1, Samsung Galaxy TabPro S, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, iPad Pro, Nintendo Switch, Nexus 5X/6P, Google Pixel/2, ROG Phone, BlackBerry Key2, Essential Phone
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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)


The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. It was introduced on December 2, 2015, along with Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016), Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop right out-of-the-box and is upgradeable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow in the coming months. The smartphone features an Exynos 7580 SoC consisting of 8 ARM Cortex-A53 backed by the Mali-T720MP2 GPU
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Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus


speedy. It has a 365mb RAM which has come under fire for being too small. Moreover, the Galaxy series involves in Samsung’s own instant messaging service, called ChatON. Users text each other or start multi-person conversations, multimedia file sharing etc. by applying their own phone numbers instead of creating username and password. This mobile function drives a similar application as iPhone’s iMessage and BlackBerry’s BlackBerry Messenger. Galaxy Ace Plus includes the upgraded GUI and TouchWiz 4.0 interface. The lockscreen and menus are simply designed
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LG G6


. In May 2018, LG began to deploy an update to Android Oreo. "CNET" contrasted the G6 with the previous year's G5, as well as its main launch competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S8. The design of the G6 was complimented for being more elegant and expansive than the G5, albeit less elegant than the similar but curved design of the Galaxy S8. LG was panned for its shift back to a non-removable battery, but the battery itself was praised for having a larger capacity than that of
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Samsung Galaxy S8


. On 28 April, they were made available in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and Russia. followed by Singapore one day later. On 5 May, they were made available in Malaysia. New Zealand, India, the Philippines, and Thailand. followed by Brazil on 12 May. On 25 May, they were made available in China, and Hong Kong. On 8 June, they were made available in Japan. In July 2017, pictures of the Galaxy S8 Active were leaked on Reddit, and the following
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Mobile operating system


Galaxy devices such as S8/S8+ or Note 8 to connect into a docking station, which extends the functionality to allow desktop-like functionality by connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Samsung also announced "Linux on Galaxy", which allows to use the standard Linux distribution on the DeX platform. Sony Xperia UI, (formerly known as Timescape UI), was the front-end UI that developed by Sony Mobile (formerly Sony Ericsson) for their Sony Xperia series that is running Android platform. Sony
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Samsung Galaxy S8


Velazco also praised the software, calling Samsung's added interface "subtle and thoughtful in its design choices". While noting that the Bixby assistant wasn't ready yet, he did compliment the promised voice features as being more granular than those offered through Siri or Google Assistant, and wrote that "With that kind of complexity involved, maybe it's no surprise this stuff isn't done yet". Also praising performance and the camera, though noting that "The 12-megapixel sensors on the back haven't changed much since last year
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Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo


The Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo is an Android smartphone manufactured by Samsung that was released in June 2013 as the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus. The handset is still budget-oriented, sporting a larger 3-inch LCD. Its specifications are similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus, with only minor upgrades such as the OS which is Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and the screen size. The Pocket Neo is powered by an 850 MHz processor and offers a set of connectivity options including 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
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Samsung Galaxy S series


. Samsung announced the Galaxy S10 series, consisting of the Samsung Galaxy S10e, Samsung Galaxy S10, and Samsung Galaxy S10+, on February 20, 2019. Samsung Galaxy S10e Samsung Galaxy S10 Samsung Galaxy S10+ Samsung Galaxy S10 5G the first generation Galaxy Tab, The Samsung Galaxy Tab S was announced on June 12, 2014. The tablet comes in two sizes, a 8.4-inch version and a 10.5-inch version. Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S2 series on 20 July 2015. It comes in two sizes, an 8.0-inch
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8


fingerprint scanner, which unlike most other Android phones that have the fingerprint scanner placed underneath the rear camera, the S8, S8+ and Note 8 instead had it placed next to the camera, making it uncomfortable and forces many users to shift their hands upwards in order to reach it. Due to the battery incident with the Note 7, Samsung was more cautious with the Note 8, by implementing a slightly smaller battery than the Note 7 – which had a 3500 mAh battery – a non-removable 3300mAh lithium-ion
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Bluetooth


2, 2014, it introduces features for the Internet of Things. The major areas of improvement are: Older Bluetooth hardware may receive 4.2 features such as Data Packet Length Extension and improved privacy via firmware updates. The Bluetooth SIG presented Bluetooth 5 on 16 June 2016. Its new features are mainly focused on emerging Internet of Things technology. The Samsung Galaxy S8 launched with Bluetooth 5 support in April 2017. In September 2017, the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X launched with Bluetooth 5 support as well. Apple also
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0


. The unit measures 196.7 x 133 x 7.89 mm (7.75 x 5.24 x 0.31 inches) and weighs 335g (11.8 oz) making it much more single-hand friendly than larger models from Samsung and other manufacturers. The original successor to the original Galaxy Tab is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. This model features the same 7" screen with the same resolution of 1,024 x 600, and uses a PLS panel. Also it now comes with Android 3.2 Honeycomb pre-installed as well as including newer, more
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Samsung Galaxy S8


he criticized the Bixby assistant, writing that "in its current state, it doesn’t do much at all", and also criticized the number of duplicate apps. Regarding performance, he wrote that the S8 was "fast and responsive, but so is virtually every other premium phone you can buy, and the S8 isn’t noticeably faster or quicker than a Google Pixel, LG G6, or iPhone 7". Fellow "Verge" reporter Vlad Savov felt that the placement of the fingerprint sensor was "a perplexing decision
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7


The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 is a tablet computer of a series of Android-based tablet computer produced by Samsung, introduced on 1 September 2011 at IFA in Berlin. Related models are the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. It belongs to the second generation of the Samsung Galaxy Tab series, which consists of two 10.1" models, an 8.9", a 7.0" and a 7.7" model. The 7.7 is the thinnest tablet Samsung has made in the 7
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Samsung Galaxy S9


the location of the fingerprint sensor. While the S8's is found beside the camera, the S9's is directly underneath it. Most notably, however, the S9 line is equipped with several camera improvements over the S8. The phone has received generally favorable reviews, with critics mostly noting the enhanced camera and better positioned fingerprint scanner. Critics, however, still criticize the lack of improvement to other features compared to its predecessor. Many Galaxy S9 features and design changes were leaked weeks before the official launch, and the official
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Samsung Gear VR


B so that it could be connected to the Note 7. The port is also capable of data transfer. Adapters are provided for use with older devices using micro USB connectors. On October 11, 2016, in observance of a recall and discontinuation of the smartphone, the Gear VR was made incompatible with the Galaxy Note 7 for safety reasons. An updated model, SM-R324, with support for the larger Galaxy S8 was unveiled on 29 March 2017, for release alongside the phone on 21 April 2017. Samsung also
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0


The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is a 7-inch Android tablet produced and marketed by Samsung Electronics. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 is an Ice Cream Sandwich sequel. It belongs to the second generation of the Samsung Galaxy Tab series, which also includes a 10.1-inch model, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. It was announced on 13 February 2012, and launched in the US on 22 April 2012. It is the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 was announced on 13 February 2012. It was shown
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Samsung Galaxy S8


the home button can still be activated if it is hidden or the screen is off. The S8's display features pressure sensitivity limited to the home button. To prevent the home button from burn-in damage, its position moves slightly. While "The Verge" claims that the S8 uses exactly the same 12-megapixel rear camera as the S7, though with software improvements, a report from "PhoneArena" claims that the phones carry new, custom camera modules. The front-facing camera was upgraded to an 8-megapixel sensor with
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Samsung Galaxy Ace


The Samsung Galaxy Ace (also known as Samsung Galaxy Cooper in some territories) is a smartphone manufactured by Samsung that runs the open source Android operating system. Announced and released by Samsung in February 2011, the Galaxy Ace features an 800 MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor with the Adreno 200 GPU. It is available in black, with back covers in three different colors: black, purple and white. In January 2012, Samsung announced its successor, the Galaxy Ace Plus, and have since released as successor models the Galaxy Ace 2
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime


The Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus, Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime+ and Samsung Galaxy J2 Ace) is an Android-based smartphone unveiled, produced, released and marketed by Samsung Electronics. It was unveiled and released in November 2016. It has an advanced 64-bit class system on a chip (SoC) backed by 1.5 GB RAM. The Galaxy J2 Prime has an 8megapixels rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, auto-focus and a 5megapixels with f/2.2 aperture, also equipped with LED
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8


, which comes with a 12 MP wide-angle lens with f/1.7 aperture and a 12 MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, both equipped with optical image stabilization. In the United States, it is sold with 64 GB of internal storage, along with microSD card support, but increases storage to 128 GB and 256 GB internationally. The handset features a fingerprint scanner next to the rear camera, and retains facial recognition and iris recognition similar to the S8. The Note 8 comes bundled with high-end AKG-tuned earbuds
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Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus


with simple backgrounds. The Ace Plus has the integration of missed events with shortcuts to the relevant apps. Touchscreen is allowed and swiping gesture is basically the only way to use it. Users can have up to 7 homescreens. They can be rearranged, deleted, or added at any points when the users want samsung to. As many modern phones offer now, Galaxy Ace Plus also has a wide range of perfectly organized phonebook and practically unlimited storage capacity. The contact book does not only show the contacts that users stored before
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USB-C


, HTC 10/U Ultra, LG G5/G6, Moto Z, Nokia 8, Razer Phone, Samsung Galaxy S8/S9, Samsung Galaxy Note 8/Note 9,Sony Xperia XZ1/XZ2, Apple iPhone 8/X etc. Many cables claiming to support USB-C are actually not compliant to the standard. Using these cables would have a potential consequence of damaging devices that they are connected to. There are reported cases of laptops being destroyed due to the use of non-compliant cables. Some non-
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LifeProof


Lifeproof Frē is a technology based on LifeProof's original technological developments and provides built-in scratch protection to safely shield device touchscreens from damage. The product is also completely waterproof, dirtproof, snowproof, and dropproof. It is currently available for the iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S8
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Samsung Galaxy S


the thinnest smartphone at 9.9 mm and was the first Android phone to be certified for DivX HD. As of 2013, over 25 million Galaxy S units have been sold. The Galaxy S name continued on with the semi-related Snapdragon-based Galaxy S Plus and NovaThor-based Galaxy S Advance smartphones. The next major release of the series was the Samsung Galaxy S II. In 2012, Samsung introduced the dual SIM version of the Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S Duos. The phone was initially launched in Singapore on
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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2


x" and "Galaxy Trend" have 645 MB of accessible RAM (out of the total 768 MB), and approximately 2 GB of user-accessible internal storage. Galaxy S Duos (GT-S7562) is available with very similar specifications; the primary differentiating feature is its dual-SIM support. Galaxy Trend Plus (GT-S7580) has very minor differences comparing with Galaxy Trend (GT-S7560). Trend Plus has Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out of the box, single-core 1.2 GHz processor in
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Samsung Galaxy S8


both of the two phone sizes, with edge-to-edge "infinity" displays and very limited bezels, and an iris scanner. Additionally, "The Guardian" stated that the phones would come with 64 gigabytes of storage and support microSD cards, use USB-C connectors, and feature a "Bixby" intelligent personal assistant. Soon after, "VentureBeat" revealed photos of the phones and additional details, including the lack of physical navigation and home buttons, in which the fingerprint sensor was moved to the back
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Samsung Galaxy J6


lithium-ion battery takes about 2.5 hours on its micro-USB port. The phone comes with a single 13 MP rear camera with autofocus coupled with an LED flash. The front shooter has 8 MP also with its own front flash. The phone's cameras work well in daylight, though most criticisms point out the bad performance of the cameras in low light. The Samsung Galaxy J6 2018 comes with Android 8.0 (Oreo) out of the box with Samsung Experience UI. Samsung's own Bixby is present as "Bixby
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