Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android Pie second beta update with camera fixes released; Galaxy A7 and A9 2018 update expected in March

Samsung had pushed out Android Pie beta update for the Galaxy Note8 early last week and the company is now rolling out the second update. This fixes various issues such as camera app force-close when shooting slow-mo video, viewfinder freezing and undetected music stored on the microSD card and more.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android Pie second beta update with camera fixes released; Galaxy A7 and A9 2018 update expected in March”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 Orchid Gray color variant launched in India

Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy Note8 smartphone in India in  Midnight Black and Maple Gold colors back in September last year, now it has launched new Orchid Gray color variant in India. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 Orchid Gray color variant launched in India”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out

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Samsung has recently resumed the roll out of Oreo update to the S8 and S8 Plus globally, and finally, it is now rolling out to the Galaxy Note 8 in France. Just like before, the major OS update is rolling out to Samsung’s flagship device just as its S-series flagship goes on sale, a trend that Samsung has been following for quite some time now. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 Android Oreo update possibly to roll out from March 30, Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in April

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Samsung rolled out the Android Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 and the S8+ recently and its just a matter of time before it goes live to Note8. The company didn’t announce any launch date for the update, but now it looks like an official Samsung website has possibly revealed the Galaxy Note 8 Oreo release date and it will get the update starting from March 30th. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 Android Oreo update possibly to roll out from March 30, Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in April”

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android 8.0 Oreo update rolling out to some units

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Samsung is currently beta testing the Oreo build for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ and the stable update is due for later this month, and now when no one was expecting, a Note8 Exynos variant has randomly got the Oreo update according to a Samsung retail store employee. It is very unusual since the company never expanded the Oreo build to Note8. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android 8.0 Oreo update rolling out to some units”

Samsung acknowledges Galaxy Note 8 battery issues, says very few units are affected

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 users had reported on the Samsung community that the device is dying once the battery is drained completely. Users have complained that they couldn’t turn on the device even after plugging it into a power source. While the exact reason for the issue is unknown, Samsung has just acknowledged the problem saying that it is limited to a small number of units.  Continue reading “Samsung acknowledges Galaxy Note 8 battery issues, says very few units are affected”

Netflix rolls out HDR support for Samsung Galaxy Note8, Sony Xperia XZ1

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It looks like Netflix’s list of HDR-compatible devices is growing rapidly. The popular US based streaming service has added HDR support to Samsung Galaxy Note8 and Sony Xperia XZ1. Other flagships that come with HDR streaming support include the LG G6, LG V30 and Sony Xperia XZ Premium.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 tipped to come with Bixby-powered earphone

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Samsung is all set to announce the Galaxy Note 8 next month. A new report from ET News states that the company is working on a Bluetooth earphones that work with it’s new Bixby voice assistantContinue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 8 tipped to come with Bixby-powered earphone”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 announcement scheduled for August 23

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After rumors, Samsung has finally sent out invites for the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 23 where it is expected to unveil the flagship Galaxy Note8 smartphone. Samsung says that it will be the ultimate multitasking device for those who want to do bigger things with their phone. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 announcement scheduled for August 23”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 render highlights fingerprint sensor and dual camera

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We have already seen a couple of leaks and reports about the Samsung Galaxy Note8. Now, a 3D CAD drawing of the upcoming flagship from Samsung has been shared by BGR. The render shows back of the Galaxy Note8 that highlights the fingerprint sensor and dual camera setup. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 render highlights fingerprint sensor and dual camera”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 with dual rear cameras, 6GB RAM could launch late September for 999 Euros

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Earlier this week two reports said that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be unveiled at Samsung Unpacked event in New York in August, ahead of IFA in September. Now @evleaks has reported that the phone will be launched at the end of September for about 999 Euros (US$ 1118 / 72120 approx.). Last year’s Galaxy Note7 was priced at about 849 Euros. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 with dual rear cameras, 6GB RAM could launch late September for 999 Euros”

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with dual rear cameras could be unveiled at New York event in August

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After the Galaxy Note7 fiasco last year, Samsung is all set to introduce its next flagship, the Galaxy Note 8 later this year. According to Reuters, the smartphone will be unveiled at an event in New York City in August, ahead of IFA in September. This comes after a report from a South Korean publication that said that it will be unveiled on August 26th, which falls on Saturday, so the date could be wrong. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with dual rear cameras could be unveiled at New York event in August”

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 said to pack dual rear cameras, LG G6 launching on April 24 and more – FoneArena Daily

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Check out the latest FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of the latest technology news. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 8 said to pack dual rear cameras, LG G6 launching on April 24 and more – FoneArena Daily”

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 tipped to feature 6.4-inch display and dual cameras

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Samsung will include a dual camera setup to its next flagship Galaxy Note 8 similar to the iPhone 7+, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. Kuo says the dual rear camera on the Note 8 could be the most significant design difference from the S8 and larger Galaxy S8 Plus.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Review

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The Galaxy Note 8.0 launched way back in February, at the Mobile World Congress as the first 8 inch screened device in the Galaxy Note series. The surprising addition was that the cellular edition of the device could make calls and lets you use it like a phone thanks to the on-device ear piece. It was extremely awkward to see people holding a huge device to their face but worry not, we have got the 16 GB WiFi only version for review here and we are going to see whether the Note 8.0 is really worth your money. Lets find out in the full review then.

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