Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus Specs, Release Date and Price

After months of leaks and rumors, Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now official.

Sure, while the overall design language hasn’t changed much from last year’s models, the two phones do feature incremental hardware upgrades. The Galaxy S9 sports a 5.8″ display, Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB of storage, a 12-megapixel camera, 3,000mAh battery and Android Oreo.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S9+ has a larger 6.2″ display, 6GB RAM, dual 12MP rear-facing cameras with OIS and a larger 3,500mAh battery.

These new Galaxy phones will be two of the most anticipated devices of 2018, but before we get ahead of ourselves, here is everything you need to know about them:

Samsung Galaxy S9 vs S9 Plus Specs

How Much Does the Galaxy S9/S9+ Cost?

The US unlocked Galaxy S9 costs $719.99 and the unlocked Galaxy S9+ costs $839.99. Compared to last year’s Galaxy S8 models, that’s a $5 decrease on the S9 and only a $15 increase in the S9+! Considering, you get upgrades across the board, including more RAM and a second rear camera in the S9+, that’s kinda surprising. Good job Samsung.

What About US Carriers?

AT&T

• Galaxy S9 is $26.34/mo on AT&T Next
• Galaxy S9+ is $30.50/mo on AT&T Next

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Verizon

• Galaxy S9 is $799.99 full retail or $33.33/mo financing for 24 months
• Galaxy S9+ is $929.99 full retail or $38.74/mo financing for 24 months

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T-Mobile

• Galaxy S9 is $720 full retail or $30/mo financing
• Galaxy S9+ is $840 full retail or $30/mo financing after $120 down

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Sprint

Sprint has yet to announce how much these devices will cost. We’ll update this once we have the info.

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When is the Galaxy S9/S9+ Release Date?

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be available starting March 16, 2018, with pre-orders going live on March 2.

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The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now official from Samsung. While the overall design language hasn't changed much from last year, the two phones do feature incremental hardware upgrades. The Galaxy S9 sports a 5.8″ display, Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB of storage, a 12-megapixel camera, 3,000mAh battery and Android Oreo. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S9+ has a larger 6.2″ display, 6GB RAM, dual 12MP rear-facing cameras with OIS and a larger 3,500mAh battery. The US unlocked Galaxy S9 costs $719.99 and the unlocked Galaxy S9+ costs $839.99. It will be available in the U.S. starting March 16 with pre-orders starting March 2.

// via Instagram The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now official from Samsung. While the overall design language hasn't changed much from last year, the two phones do feature incremental hardware upgrades. The Galaxy S9 sports a 5.8″ display, Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB of storage, a 12-megapixel camera, 3,000mAh battery and Android Oreo. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S9+ has a larger 6.2″ display, 6GB RAM, dual 12MP rear-facing cameras with OIS and a larger 3,500mAh battery. The US unlocked Galaxy S9 costs $719.99 and the unlocked Galaxy S9+ costs $839.99. It will be available in the U.S. starting March 16 with pre-orders starting March 2.

LG has officially unveiled the V30S ThinQ. I may look and feel like last year’s V30, the V30S brings with it 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and includes some artificial intelligence features. The AI camera analyzes subjects in the frame and enhances the characteristics of the subject taking into account factors such as viewing angle, color, reflections, lighting, and the saturation level. The LG V30S ThinQ will be on sale first in Korea. After that, it will be made more widely available later in March, with pricing to be determined locally.

// via Instagram LG has officially unveiled the V30S ThinQ. I may look and feel like last year’s V30, the V30S brings with it 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and includes some artificial intelligence features. The AI camera analyzes subjects in the frame and enhances the characteristics of the subject taking into account factors such as viewing angle, color, reflections, lighting, and the saturation level. The LG V30S ThinQ will be on sale first in Korea. After that, it will be made more widely available later in March, with pricing to be determined locally.

According to recent leaks, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will carry high price tags, but honestly this isn't much of a surprise. With a straight conversion, the prices shown equate to $1037 for the S9 and $1229 for the S9+. However considering year-over-year trend, Samsung will likely add $75 to $100 to their retail pricing in the US, and instead, opt for something like $849 for the S9 and $999 for the S9+. Fortunately we don't have to wait too long to find out for sure, as these devices will be announced at MWC this weekend. Expect to see the most expensive Galaxy S devices to ever launch.

// via Instagram According to recent leaks, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will carry high price tags, but honestly this isn't much of a surprise. With a straight conversion, the prices shown equate to $1037 for the S9 and $1229 for the S9+. However considering year-over-year trend, Samsung will likely add $75 to $100 to their retail pricing in the US, and instead, opt for something like $849 for the S9 and $999 for the S9+. Fortunately we don't have to wait too long to find out for sure, as these devices will be announced at MWC this weekend. Expect to see the most expensive Galaxy S devices to ever launch.

According to reports, Samsung has filed two trademarks for something called “Uhssup” and "Samsung Social." These could be their own social media service that could go against giants like Facebook. Sources claim that this service will let users share their location in real time and comment on other people’s location plus be capable of sharing chat messages, similar to Messenger. It is expected to be introduced with the Galaxy S9 February 25.

// via Instagram According to reports, Samsung has filed two trademarks for something called “Uhssup” and "Samsung Social." These could be their own social media service that could go against giants like Facebook. Sources claim that this service will let users share their location in real time and comment on other people’s location plus be capable of sharing chat messages, similar to Messenger. It is expected to be introduced with the Galaxy S9 February 25.

WatchAir Smart Antenna Review – The Wireless Way How to Get Free Local Live TV

Not too long ago I decided to cut the cord from cable television because truthfully, I only watch TV whenever free time would allow me too. When I did manage to claim some free time, I found myself using streaming services like Hulu and Netflix to watch tv shows instead of watching them live. This got me thinking, “Do I really need cable TV?” From there I contact my cable provider to inform them that I will no longer be using their television services – thus saving me nearly $100 per month. Although not shortly thereafter, did I run into the harsh reality that I could no longer watch my favorite sport events or receive local news. Should I get back cable TV or can I find another way? This is when I started researching TV antennas.

When you think of over-the-air (OTA) antenna’s, usually the first thing that comes to mind are the metal “rabbit ears” you would see on older TVs many years ago. These would be a pain in the neck because you were constantly trying to find the best spot to place the antenna in order to receive as many channels as possible as clearly as possible. Inevitably, there are those channels that will not come in in that particular spot and will require you to adjust the antenna placement. It seems not much has changed in that regard but TV antennas have certainly gotten smarter since then – enter the WatchAir TV antenna.

The WatchAir TV antenna is an OTA indoor antenna with some unique features that allow it to stand out from the rest, but before you watch the video review below to find out more, here is what you are getting into:

WatchAir TV Antenna Specs

• 60 mile range under tripe band coverage (UHF, VHF High, VHF Low)
• Single ATSC TV tuner
• Advanced Low noise amplifier (LNA)
• 7GB internal storage for 5 hours of recording
• Micro SD card slot up to 32GB storage for 25 hours of recording
• Dual-antenna WiFi 802.11 for least connections drops
• External antenna connector (F-connector to micro MCX)
• 1 year limited warranty
• US regional support only
• Price: $79 ($229 originally)

WatchAir TV Antenna Pros and Cons

• Pros
  • Simple Installation
  • Ease of Use
  • HD Quality
  • Multiple Supported Platforms
  • TV Guide
  • Recording
  • Price/Value
• Cons
  • Limited to 1 Live Stream

Overall, I found that the Watch Air Smart Antenna is my favorite over-the-air indoor antenna. With its simple installation, device versatility and smart features like the tv guide and recording without subscription fees, it’s definitely hard to beat. At only $79 dollars, we can easily recommend the Watch Air Smart Antenna for those interested in cutting the cord from traditional cable.

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Today, Apple emailed iOS developers to announce that all new apps submitted from April 2018 onward must be built with the iOS 11 SDK and must support the iPhone X's new display. According to some developers, the notch isn't the issue. "The home indicator, the thin bar that's ever-present in the UI to let you know you can swipe up to go to the home screen or to multitask—is the real hassle." This announcement could indicate that the notch and style of user interface is here to stay within iOS.

// via Instagram Today, Apple emailed iOS developers to announce that all new apps submitted from April 2018 onward must be built with the iOS 11 SDK and must support the iPhone X's new display. According to some developers, the notch isn't the issue. "The home indicator, the thin bar that's ever-present in the UI to let you know you can swipe up to go to the home screen or to multitask—is the real hassle." This announcement could indicate that the notch and style of user interface is here to stay within iOS.