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Galaxy Note 8: Worth the wait? (The 3:59, Ep. 273)

Following Samsung’s big launch event Wednesday for its Galaxy Note 8 phone, we invited CNET mobile reviewer Jessica Dolcourt to dig into more specifics about the device. It’s a hugely important launch for the tech giant, since Samsung badly botched the release of the Note 7 last year. With the Note 8, Samsung fans will …

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 dual camera should beat iPhone 7 Plus

Samsung, welcome to the dual-rear-camera club. It’s the fastest growing club for phones, with members like the Huawei P10, the OnePlus 5, the LG G6, the Essential Phone and of course, the iPhone 7 Plus. So how can the Galaxy Note 8 stand out? Easy. It has one spec that no other dual-rear-camera phone has: both cameras have optical image stabilization (OIS). For photos this …

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Want the best deal on the Note 8? Go to Best Buy

Now playing: Watch this: The Galaxy Note 8 has 4 unique features 3:24 The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has arrived, and you can preorder it now. Just be prepared to break open the piggy bank. The Note 8 will cost at least $930 if you purchase it outright. Ouch! Fortunately, there are ways to get a better deal… Be a …

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A cheaper Galaxy Note 8 version could come soon

If you’re loving everything about the Galaxy Note 8 except its price, there may be a cheaper version coming out, according to a new rumor. A recent filing with Chinese telecom regulatory agency TENAA suggests that Samsung may release a variant of the Note 8 with 4GB of RAM there. Since the 4GB version would have slightly toned-down specs compared to …

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How to trade in your old phone for the Note 8

Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Note 8 will try to win back burned Note 7 fans 3:32 Samsung on Wednesday announced the Galaxy Note 8. It’s a shiny, feature-packed phone that’s sure to make its fans happy. And it just might tempt others to abandon their current phones in favor of Samsung’s latest wares. But before you take the expensive …

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How to stream the Galaxy Note 8 Unpacked event

Next week, Samsung is set to unveil the latest addition to the popular, oversized Galaxy Note series of phones. Given that the Galaxy Note 7 suffered a total recall last year, after several of the handsets caught fire due to two separate design flaws, the Galaxy Note 8 is a long-awaited update from Samsung. A few weeks ago, Samsung sent out …

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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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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 and Galaxy S8 Plus. But …

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 event replay (Podcast)

Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 event replay 57:57 Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 8 today with an impressive live show from New York, complete with an incredible interactive stage.  Samsung Galaxy Note 8 event (Podcast) Your browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe to the All CNET Audio Podcasts: CNET RSS | iTunes | FeedBurner | Google Play | TuneIn | Stitcher | YouTube Subscribe to the CNET News …

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Galaxy Note 8: What you need to know (The 3:59, Ep. 272)

Samsung released the Galaxy Note 8 on Wednesday, and the gadget didn’t blow our minds.  The company played it safe with a decent upgrade to the Note 7, whose tendency to overheat and catch fire forced two recalls and a big apology tour. We break down the features of the new Note 8 and look at how it’ll bring some …

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