Samsung Galaxy Note8 update brings AR Emoji and super slow-motion

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Samsung Galaxy Note8 is  getting a new update bringing new features including AR Emoji and super slow-motion. However, the update is rolling out in phases across the globe currently. The firmware version of the update is N950FXXU5CRHA and mentions AR Emoji and Super Slow-Motion camera functions have been added to the device. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 update brings AR Emoji and super slow-motion”

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, Note8 Always On Display update brings GIF support

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the company’s latest flagships and these phones come with some impressive features that aren’t present on the 2017 flagships. However, today the company is pushing one such feature to S8 and Note8 flagships. Samsung has released an update to the Always On Display (AOD) on the Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note8 that adds support for using GIF. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, Note8 Always On Display update brings GIF support”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out in India

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Samsung started rolling out Android 8.0 (Oreo) update for Galaxy Note8 in France recently. Today it has finally started rolling out the update in India. This bring Samsung Experience 9.0 replacing older 8.5 version along with Oreo and brings features like a customizable keyboard, new emoji, stickers, Bixby briefing, new color lens display settings, dual apps, enhanced DeX support, and many more changes.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out in India”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 ties up with iPhone 8 Plus for the top spot on DxOMark

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DxOMark is a standard for cameras of smartphones, not so long ago, they have rated the Apple iPhone 8 Plus 94 points which made Apple reclaim the number one spot. While the 8 Plus still stays on top of DxOMark’s list, it has to now share the spot with the Galaxy Note8 now with the same 94 points. The Galaxy Note8 is the first ever Samsung phone to feature the dual camera setup, and with its first attempt, Samsung making up to the top spot is really impressive. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 ties up with iPhone 8 Plus for the top spot on DxOMark”

Weekly roundup: Apple iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, Samsung Galaxy Note8 and more

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This week Apple unveiled iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, Samsung launched Galaxy Note8 in India. Asus launched Zenfone 4 Selfie and Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro and more. Let’s take a look at all the announcements and launches that were highlighted this week.

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Samsung Galaxy Note8 global roll out begins starting from 42 countries

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note8 smartphone last month, and as promised, it has started rolling out the smartphone globally from today in 42 countries including the US, Canada, Singapore, Korea and major European markets. Samsung said that the phone will continue rolling out to additional markets in the weeks ahead. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 global roll out begins starting from 42 countries”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Samsung today launched the flagship Galaxy Note8 smartphone in India. We have got out hands on the phone so let’s take a detailed look at the design and specifications of the phone. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 with 6.3-inch QHD+ Infinity display, dual rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 67900

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Samsung just launched the flagship Galaxy Note8 smartphone in India, as it had promised. It packs a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Infinity Display and comes with 12-megapixel primary camera with f/1.7 aperture and wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel secondary camera with f/2.4 aperture and telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom and OIS for both. It has Iris scanner, fingerprint sensor as well as heart rate monitor, similar to the predecessor and is also water resistant up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes with IP68 ratings. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 with 6.3-inch QHD+ Infinity display, dual rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 67900”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 launching in India on September 12

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Samsung just sent out invites for the launch of its flagship Galaxy Note8 smartphone in India on September 12th, the same day as the Apple iPhone 8 event. The phone comes with a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Infinity Display and comes with 12-megapixel primary camera with f/1.7 aperture and wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel secondary camera with f/2.4 aperture and telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom and OIS for both. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 launching in India on September 12”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 bags DisplayMate’s highest ever A+ grade

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Samsung recently announced the Galaxy Note8 flagship smartphone with a massive 6.3-inch QHD + Infinity display. Now, according to a new test performed by DisplayMate, the Galaxy Note8 display has surpassed the one on the Galaxy S8 in its testing. The specialist of video screens, stated that Samsung’s latest flagship device is “the most innovative and high performance smartphone display that we have ever lab tested.”

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Samsung Galaxy Note8 price for US, UK and Europe revealed

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Samsung unveiled its flagship Galaxy Note8 smartphone at its New York event few hours back. It did not reveal the price of the smartphone at the event. Now the price of the phone in the U.S., UK and Europe have been revealed.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 price for US, UK and Europe revealed”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 with 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Infinity display, 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras announced

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Samsung just announced Galaxy Note8 smartphone at its New York event, as it had promised. It comes with a 6.3-inch Quad HD+  Infinity Display – an end-to-end, bezel-less screen that extends to the phone’s sides, similar to the S8 series. It is also the first flagship phone from Samsung to come with dual rear cameras. It has a 12-megapixel primary camera with f/1.7 aperture and wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel secondary camera with f/2.4 aperture and telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom. Both have OIS Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 with 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Infinity display, 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras announced”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 dummy images surface, brochure confirms dual rear cameras with 2x optical zoom

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We just have few more days for the Samsung Galaxy Note8 to go official. Now the dummy model of the phone has surfaced in China that shows the design of the phone. In Australia promotional brochure for the phone has surfaced confirming the specifications of the phone.

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Samsung Galaxy Note8 detailed specs surface – 12MP dual rear cameras with 2x optical zoom, 6GB RAM

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After posting press shots of the upcoming flagship Galaxy Note8 smartphones, @evleaks has posted the detailed specifications of the phone that reveals 12-megapixel dual rear cameras, one with wide-angle lens (f/1.7) and other one with telephoto lens (f/2.4) offering 2x optical zoom. It also reveals 6GB RAM and 3300mAh battery.

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