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August, 2017

  • 23 August

    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Australian pricing and plan details

    Now playing: Watch this: The Galaxy Note 8 has 4 unique features 3:24 And lo, the Galaxy Note 8 has arrived.  Samsung has a lot riding on this phone after the ill-fated launch of the Note 7 last year. Sure, the company has impressed Android fans since then with the launch of its Galaxy S8 …

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  • 23 August

    The Note 8’s stylus has some neat new tricks

    Now playing: Watch this: Cool new tricks to try with Galaxy Note 8’s stylus 1:46 The Note 8 is packed with bleeding-edge new tech, but it’s the S Pen stylus that makes this phone stand out from the crowd. Samsung has equipped the latest iteration of the stylus with a few cool new tricks. One of the best features is …

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  • 23 August

    Google may unveil new Pixel handsets on Oct. 5

    Google will unveil the second generation of its Pixel handsets on Oct. 5, according to a tweet Wednesday by Evan Blass, a blogger with a strong track record of accurate leaks. The new Android phones will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 836 system on chip, Blass wrote, referring to the upgraded chip many people had expected to be inside the …

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  • 23 August

    OnePlus launching in Australia at the end of the month

    Pros of the OnePlus 5: It’s got a blazing fast processor, dual cameras and a price tag that’s half the size as that of a Samsung Galaxy S8 or iPhone 7 Plus. Cons: It’s hard to get in Australia. The company is now trying to right that wrong. From 29 August, you’ll be able to buy the OnePlus 5 directly from …

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  • 23 August

    Galaxy Note 8 launch: Everything you need to know

    Now playing: Watch this: The Galaxy Note 8 has 4 unique features 3:24 The wait is over. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has been officially unveiled in New York City.  Samsung’s newest high-end Android phone features a 6.3-inch wraparound AMOLED screen and S Pen stylus. It’s aimed at pro and enthusiast users, and its price tag proves it: It will retail for …

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  • 23 August

    With Galaxy Note 8, Samsung hopes to smother Note 7 debacle

    Now playing: Watch this: Cool new tricks to try with Galaxy Note 8’s stylus 1:46 Less than a year ago, Samsung‘s Galaxy Note brand was radioactive. At that point, the Galaxy Note 7, which had the unhealthy tendency to overheat and catch fire, had endured two recalls before Samsung scrapped the line. Travelers got used to hearing airline attendants read …

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  • 23 August

    How to preorder the Note 8 from T

    Now playing: Watch this: Everything we know about the Note 8 and Samsung’s Unpacked… 4:20 Samsung and its wireless partners will begin taking preorders for the Note 8 on August 24, with shipments expected to arrive on September 15. Orders open up at 12:01 a.m. EST.  Below is a list of various carriers and retail locations you can preorder Samsung’s …

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  • 23 August

    CNET asks: Are you impressed with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8?

    No more rumors, hearsay or leaks — the long-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has finally been unveiled. I just watched the live reveal, and the Note 8 is one impressive phone with many new features. If you didn’t catch it, no worries: CNET has you covered with pictures galore, a first look with specs, and a video to boot. Check …

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  • 23 August

    Galaxy Note 8 will come with a discount for Note 7 owners

    Galaxy Note 7 owners are finally getting a break from Samsung. During the unveiling of the Galaxy Note 8 on Wednesday, Samsung announced it would be giving those who bought the Galaxy Note 7 a massive discount on the Note 8 by trading in their current phone. Eligible customers will get an instant trade-in value worth up to $425 through …

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  • 23 August

    Start planning for the next total solar eclipse now

    If you missed yesterday’s total solar eclipse, fear not. While it was touted as a once in a lifetime event, it doesn’t have to be. You just have to be willing to plan and travel to one a little further from you. On April 8, 2024, another total solar eclipse will travel from Mexico to Texas, through Ohio, New York, …

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