Samsung Galaxy S8 Video Review Months Later After The Hype

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8+ have been on the market for 3 months now. I have been using  the smaller S8 as my daily driver since its release. To be honest, there are a tad too many little things that bug me for me to say that it is the “perfect phone.”

However, those things are personal preference and despite them, the Galaxy S8 is a solid device that I continue to use. It certainly has it pros and cons. So before you watch the video review, here’s what you are getting into:

Galaxy S8 Specs

• • 5.8″ Infinity Super AMOLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 64GB of storage
  • microSD support up to 256GB
  • 12-megapixel F/1.7 camera with autofocus and optical image stabilization
  • 8-megapixel F/1.7 front camera with autofocus
  • Iris scanner
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Heart rate sensor
  • IP68 water and dust proof certification
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • USB Type-C
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3,000mAh battery with fast-charging and wireless charging
  • Android 7.0 Nougat

Overall, the S8 is a solid device and is a great evolution of Samsung’s S line. There are a few things that I would change including Bixby and the location of the fingerprint scanner but otherwise, I have enjoyed using it and will continue with it as my primary until another device dethrones it. If you haven’t done so already, I definitely recommend checking it out.  The Galaxy S8 is sure to be a front-runner for 2017 Smartphone of the Year.

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The LG Q6 Is A Mini, More Affordable G6 Expected Late Summer

LG officially has a new lineup of smartphones to add to it’s family. The LG Q6 is miniature, more affordable version of the company’s flagship, the G6.

The standout feature on the LG Q6 is definitely the FullVision-style display which is the tall 18:9 screen with slim bezels found on the G6. The only difference is that the Q6’s display isn’t as high-res as the G6.

The LG Q6 features a Snapdragon 435 processor, 13-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel wide-angle front camera, face recognition and a 3,000mAh battery packed inside packed an “ultra strong” 7000 series aluminum body.

While the Q6 is lacking the dual camera system and some high-end specs of its G6 counterpart, it does have the tall display with small bezels found on other respectable devices.

The LG Q6 will roll out to Asian in August with Europe, Latin America, and North American markets not long after. LG has yet to say how much the Q6 will cost, although the company did state that it will be competitively priced. Considering it is a mid-range option, we don’t expect anything too crazy.

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Samsung Galaxy Note FE Selling Out Fast With A Possible Global Launch Soon

According to retailers in South Korea, the refurbished Galaxy Note 7s are flying off the shelves. Roughly 400,000 units were made available with the Black Onyx and Blue Coral color options being the most popular.

A Samsung official has stated that the current stock will not be replenished once it sells out in South Korea. Although according to an “insider,” Samsung could launch the refurbished device globally by the end of this month. The company didn’t specify which countries will be receiving them, but it’s likely that an international release will be limited to only a few markets.

Samsung has re-branded the device as the Galaxy Note FE or Fan Edition. It’s a chance for Note fans to own a piece of the mobile industry’s history. The decision to launch the Note FE has earned Samsung praise from environmentalist groups, however it’s more likely that the company is only interested in recouping some of the losses it suffered from the recall.

The Note FE is currently listed at $610, that’s $240 off the original. Would you buy the refurbished Galaxy Note 7? Let’s us know why or why not.

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High-End Camera Maker RED Announces The Hydrogen One Smartphone For $1,200

High-end camera manufacturer RED has just introduced their first smartphone, called the RED Hydrogen One.

The RED Hydrogen One will be able record premium quality videos and images with the ability to play back the media on the world’s first holographic multi-view display without glasses. The display definitely isn’t a regular screen as it can seamlessly switch between 2D and 3D content plus the holographic multi-view. Audio is also expected to be impressive with the multi-dimension technology that should complement the holographic video format.

The RED Hydrogen One is an Android smartphone that will feature a large 5.7″ screen, microSD card slot for storage expansion, and USB-C port for faster charging and data transfer. It also features a modular component system so users can attach add-ons in the future.

As expected, the smartphone will be integrated with RED’s professional camera lineup that can cost as much as $50,000. The phone can be used as the user interface and monitor.

The Hydrogen One is an unlocked smartphone with prices starting at $1,195 in Aluminum while the Titanium model costs $1,595. Pre-orders start now with shipping expected by the first quarter of 2018.

Samsung Readying Bixby For Smart Home Speaker To Take On Amazon, Google And Others

According to a report, Samsung is reportedly working on their very own digital smart speaker. The project has been code-named Vega and according to sources, the company has spent over a year developing this product.

Currently there aren’t any specific info regarding the features of the device or its release date. However, what is known is that project development is reportedly being slowed by the stagnant progress of their AI, Bixby. A Samsung spokesperson has stated that developing Bixby in English is taking more time than originally expected mainly because of the lack of the accumulation of big data. Virtual assistants can only work better and improve their features the more you use it.

Before a smart speaker can hit the market, the software has to work as advertised, otherwise releasing it wouldn’t make sense. Even when it does hit the market, it will be facing some tough competition. The biggest players are currently Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers and Google with its Home device. Apple’s HomePod and Microsoft’s Invoke speakers have also been recently announced but these are stated to be more music focused.

Bixby’s crucial voice control functionality still isn’t available. Although Samsung did release an early beta a few weeks ago to help get the digital assistant on track.

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2 Ways How To Make Your Samsung Galaxy S8 Faster [VIDEO]

It’s almost common knowledge that Samsung smartphones become slow over time. Even though the Galaxy S8 is much faster than its predecessors, many users are starting to experience lag which is likely a symptom of Samsung’s TouchWiz Skin. In this article, we are going to provide a couple of solutions that you can try in order to fix the TouchWiz lag on your Samsung Galaxy S8.

Step 1: Update Official Touchwiz Home

Fortunately, it seems Samsung has been aware of the user interface fluidity problems and has provided an update to fix some of the issues. Users will need to go into the Galaxy apps and locate Official Samsung TouchWiz Home to update. Afterwards, you may notice that animations have improved with the lag being not as noticeable as before.

If you feel as if this had little impact on your Galaxy S8, there is a second option available to you.

Step 2: Turn Off Animation Scale

A some-what more permanent solution to the problem could be to check and change the animations of your Galaxy S8. Samsung adds a lot of animation effects to their devices when opening apps or windows, they may be neat but they can affect the performance. Decreasing the settings can do wonders. To adjust these settings, you will need to locate Developer Options within your Galaxy S8.

• Go into Settings
• Scroll down to About Phone
• Tap on Build Number seven times
• Within Developer Options, Scroll down to Animation Scale
• Turn off Window Animation Scale, Animator Duration Scale, and Transition Animation Scale.
• You may need to restart your S8 to feel the changes.

Your phone should immediately feel faster because everything is opening with less animations.