It looks like the conflict involving Samsung and its limited-edition Galaxy Note 8 has been resolved for now. On Wednesday, it was reported that the South Korean company’s endeavor to give athletes in this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games a Note 8 may violate international sanctions against two countries: North Korea and Iran. Now playing: Watch this: …
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Samsung may be updating more than just its phones. In addition to unveiling the Samsung Galaxy S9 at the end of the month, we could also see one of the Galaxy S8’s most interesting accessories also get a refresh. Unofficial renders of the DeX Pad appeared online, tweeted by frequent tipster Evan Blass. The image shows a flat pad that can hold a …
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Notice anything interesting about this alleged render of the Samsung Galaxy S9? No, I’m not talking about that weird block underneath the phone, or the return of the Bixby button. (Drat?) I’m talking about the perfectly round hole in the bottom-left corner. It’s a headphone jack. A headphone jack on the Galaxy S9. Our precious 3.5mm port ain’t dead yet, …
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Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus owners will soon have a sweet new OS to sink their teeth into. As spotted by SamMobile, the Android 8.0 Oreo update is finally rolling out to the Galaxy S8, with people in Germany already installing the fresh software. The update will first be available to Galaxy S8 owners who were beta testers for Android …
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I just set up a new nightstand in my San Francisco apartment, and realized something: My standard-issue phone charger is barely long enough to snake its way from the wall outlet to my bedside. I have two choices: Buy a charger with a longer cable, or get a wireless charging pad. Quick-charge cables are faster, but wireless pads provide much …
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What’s the only thing more exciting than a new Samsung Galaxy phone? Said phone in a new color that goes beyond black. The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus were spotted in online renders in a new hue: lilac purple. …in Lilac Purple. pic.twitter.com/p506mqDci4 — Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 5, 2018 The renders were tweeted by frequent mobile tipster Evan Blass, …
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Your wallet may feel a lot lighter after you buy the Samsung Galaxy S9. Samsung’s new phone is said to cost £100 more than the Galaxy S8, TechRadar reported. That converts to a price hike of $140 and AU$175. New flagship phones often bump up the sticker price over previous years when introducing new technology and next-gen materials. The Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone …
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After years of trying to crack the US market, Huawei was poised to get a big boost via a partnership with AT&T that would grant carrier support to its flagship phone, the Mate 10 Pro. That deal was nixed at the last minute — but the phone will still be sold in the US. Preorders for the unlocked Mate 10 …
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There’s no shortage of alleged leaks and fan-made renders to satisfy our appetite while we await Samsung’s official Feb. 25 unveiling of its next flagship phone. We’ve heard rumors about the Galaxy S9‘s performance and features — like its potential face-scanning features and camera upgrades — but we’ve also heard murmurs about the phone’s design. At first glance, the Galaxy S9 could look …
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If you’re hoping that the Galaxy S9 will last twice as long as your Galaxy S8, you may want to lower your expectations. The batteries for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are rumored to stay the same size as their predecessors, according to the latest leak. If you head over to online phone component retailer Union Repair, you’ll …
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