query: when did the samsung s8 active come out

pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 pre-order, exclusively through AT&T, on 8 August 2017, with in-store purchase available 11 August. "VentureBeat" reported in late September that the device would also become available through T-Mobile in November, and Samsung subsequently confirmed both T-Mobile and Sprint availability in early November. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ both feature 1440p OLED displays, with an 18.5:9 (37:18) aspect ratio taller than the ratio used by the majority of smartphones; the S8 has a 5.8-inch panel, while the S8+ uses a larger 6.2-inch panel. The displays on both devices curve along the side bezels of the device, with minimal bezels that Samsung

pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S8 The Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+ (shortened to S8 and S8+, respectively) and Samsung Galaxy S8 Active are Android smartphones (with the S8+ being the phablet smartphone) produced by Samsung Electronics as the eighth generation of the Samsung Galaxy S series. The S8 and S8+ were unveiled on 29 March 2017 and directly succeeded the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, with a North American release on 21 April 2017 and international rollout throughout April and May. The S8 Active was announced on 8 August 2017 and is exclusive to certain U.S. cellular carriers. The S8

pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 2017, Galaxy S8 users reported on Reddit that they were unable to receive SMS messages, with no fix available and without any comment from Samsung. Samsung Galaxy S8 The Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+ (shortened to S8 and S8+, respectively) and Samsung Galaxy S8 Active are Android smartphones (with the S8+ being the phablet smartphone) produced by Samsung Electronics as the eighth generation of the Samsung Galaxy S series. The S8 and S8+ were unveiled on 29 March 2017 and directly succeeded the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, with a North American release on 21 April 2017 and

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pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 charging standards. Due to the recalls of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Samsung said in a press conference it is committed to stricter quality control and safety testing procedures on all of the company's future products. Samsung also launched a Galaxy S8+ with 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM exclusively in China and South Korea, and a bundle offer in the countries provides both the exclusive model and the Samsung DeX docking station. The unique variant was also released in India in June 2017. The Galaxy S8 Active features a rugged design and significantly tougher materials to

pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 had increased to one million pre-orders. On 24 April 2017, Samsung announced that sales of the Galaxy S8 was its "best ever". Although it did not release specific sales numbers, it announced that sales of the S8 were 30% higher year-over-year than the Galaxy S7. Subsequent reports in May announced that Samsung had sold over five million units. Jon Fingas of "Engadget" wrote that, although Samsung advertised its pre-order records, sales comparisons to other models on the market were difficult due to unannounced sales figures. Prior to the official release, it was reported that some Galaxy S8 displays had a

pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 trial to the service, the same as given to users who purchase Google's own Pixel smartphone. Furthermore, Google stated that more Samsung-exclusive features will be added to the app in the future, and that the Bixby assistant will also be supported by the app. Bixby replaces S Voice, the voice recognition technology previously found in Samsung Galaxy models. In May 2017, Google announced that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ will support the company's Daydream virtual reality platform after Samsung rolls out a software update scheduled for mid-2017. In July 2017, Verizon began rolling out an update for its devices, with

pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 and American English languages at its release, though noting that more languages would be coming "in the following months". In mid-April, "The Wall Street Journal" reported that Bixby would be launched without support for American English. On 19 July 2017, Samsung announced that Bixby had begun rolling out to Galaxy S8 users in the United States. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ broke pre-order records in South Korea, with more than 720,000 units booked in one week, a notable increase from the 100,000 units of the Galaxy S7 and 200,000 units of the Note 7. By mid-April, the number

pos: Bixby (virtual assistant) would not be operational on the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ when the devices were first shipped to consumers on April 21, 2017. Samsung stated that the key features of Bixby, including Vision, Home and Reminder, would be available with the global launch of the smartphones. Bixby Voice was intended to be made available in the US on the Galaxy S8 and S8+ later that spring. However, the release of the English version was postponed as Samsung had problems getting Bixby to fully understand the language. As of April 2018, Bixby is available in over 195

pos: Viv (software) The following month, it was revealed that a personal assistant software would be available on the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. This, however, turned out to be Bixby, which was a relaunch of S Voice, rather than based on Viv. In October 2017, Samsung announced Viv Labs technology would be integrated into Bixby 2.0. Viv (software) Viv is an intelligent personal assistant software created by the developers of Siri. It debuted on May 9, 2016, at Disrupt NYC. Compared to Siri, the software's platform is open and can accommodate external plug-ins written to work with the assistant. It can also

pos: Samsung Gear 360 live-streaming functionality was added. Camera Memory Battery Connectivity Sensor The dedicated mobile application greatly extends available recording options and add the support for time lapse and looping video. The camera works with all phones that can run the required Samsung Gear 360 Manager app, such as the Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, Note 5, A5 (2017) and A7 (2017). The camera is compatible with the JobWalk App from HoloBuilder. Samsung Gear 360 The Samsung Gear 360 is the first 360 degree camera by Samsung Electronics. It was released as

pos: Bixby (virtual assistant) countries, but only in Korean, English (US only), and Chinese (Mandarin). The Chinese version of Bixby is only available on devices officially sold in Mainland China. Bixby Korean was launched on May 1, 2017 (KST). Bixby (virtual assistant) Bixby is a virtual assistant developed by Samsung Electronics. On March 20, 2017, Samsung announced the voice-powered digital assistant named "Bixby". Bixby was introduced alongside the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, as well as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2017 event, which was held on March 29, 2017. Samsung officially unveiled Bixby a week before launch but

pos: Bixby (virtual assistant) Bixby (virtual assistant) Bixby is a virtual assistant developed by Samsung Electronics. On March 20, 2017, Samsung announced the voice-powered digital assistant named "Bixby". Bixby was introduced alongside the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, as well as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2017 event, which was held on March 29, 2017. Samsung officially unveiled Bixby a week before launch but it only made its first appearance during the event. Bixby can also be sideloaded on older Galaxy devices running Android Nougat. Bixby represents a major reboot for S Voice, Samsung's voice assistant app introduced in

pos: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 been no reported incidents of an S8/S8+ catching fire after their release as the first new flagship device to go through the eight-point battery check. There have been no reported incidents of the successor Note 8 catching fire either. After the Fan Edition was released in South Korea, the Galaxy Note FE was also released in select countries in Asia starting in October 2017. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (marketed as Samsung Galaxy Note7) is a now-discontinued Android phablet smartphone that was produced and marketed by Samsung Electronics. Unveiled on 2 August 2016, it was officially

pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 outlets reported on rumors and information from industry insiders. In December 2016, "SamMobile" reported that the Galaxy S8 would not feature a 3.5 mm headphone jack, later reported to be a false rumor. In January 2017, "The Guardian" reported on bigger screens for both of the two phone sizes, with edge-to-edge "infinity" displays and very limited bezels, and an iris scanner. Additionally, "The Guardian" stated that the phones would come with 64 gigabytes of storage and support microSD cards, use USB-C connectors, and feature a "Bixby" intelligent personal assistant. Soon after, "VentureBeat" revealed photos of the phones and additional details,

pos: AKG (company) domestic use. One notable use includes Samsung, their parent company using AKG to "tune" their headphones that come equipped with Samsung's most recent flagship devices starting with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, and the stereo speakers as of the Galaxy S9,S9+ and Note 9. As of 2017, the Y50 model was awarded Product of the Year for on-ear headphones by What Hi-Fi? magazine. AKG (company) AKG Acoustics (originally Akustische und Kino-Geräte Gesellschaft m.b.H., ) was an acoustics engineering and manufacturing company founded in 1947 by Dr. Rudolf Görike and Ernest Plass, and headquartered in Vienna, Austria. AKG now exists as

pos: Samsung Experience (the clock has 7 styles, the calendar has 2 styles, and the image has 3 styles). The Always-on Display is available on Galaxy A series (2017 & 2018) ,Galaxy S7/S7 edge, Galaxy S8/S8+, Galaxy S9/S9+, Galaxy J7 (2017)/J7 Pro/J7+ (or C7 2017), Galaxy C5/C7/C9 Pro and Galaxy Note 7/FE/8/9 devices only. Samsung includes a file manager with its Galaxy phones, unlike stock Android. Any game that a user downloads is combined into a single folder. In that folder, one can optimize frame rate and resolution. It includes Game Tools, a button that appears when a user is playing a game.

pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 and Taiwan. On 28 April, they were made available in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and Russia. followed by Singapore one day later. On 5 May, they were made available in Malaysia. New Zealand, India, the Philippines, and Thailand. followed by Brazil on 12 May. On 25 May, they were made available in China, and Hong Kong. On 8 June, they were made available in Japan. In July 2017, pictures of the Galaxy S8 Active were leaked on Reddit, and the following month, AT&T "accidentally" confirmed its existence through a document in a promotional campaign. It officially became available for

pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 PC-like desktop environment on an external display, with support for mouse and keyboard input. On 21 April 2017, coinciding with the phone's official retail date, reports surfaced that the default music player on the Galaxy S8 would be Google Play Music, continuing a trend that started with the S7 in 2016. However, for the S8, Samsung partnered with Google to incorporate additional exclusive features into the app, including the ability to upload up to 100,000 tracks to the service's cloud storage, an increase from the 50,000 tracks users are normally allowed to upload. Additionally, new users get a three-month free

pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 including the lack of physical navigation and home buttons, in which the fingerprint sensor was moved to the back of the phone. Evan Blass tweeted in mid-March about color options for the phones. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ were officially unveiled on 29 March 2017, with pre-orders beginning 30 March and official U.S. release on 21 April 2017. Following Best Buy retail listings in March, Samsung opened pre-orders for unlocked U.S. handsets on 9 May 2017, with availability starting 31 May. The devices have also been released internationally. On 21 April 2017, they were made available in South Korea, Canada,

pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 fingerprint and iris – to lock your phone and authenticate access to Samsung Pay or Secure Folder". In May 2017, researchers from the Chaos Computer Club posted a video showing that the S8's iris recognition system can be fooled with a contact lens and a suitable photograph of an eye. Samsung told "BBC News" that it was "aware of the issue", and stated that "If there is a potential vulnerability or the advent of a new method that challenges our efforts to ensure security at any time, we will respond as quickly as possible to resolve the issue". In October

pos: Voice over LTE the first to activate VoLTE in Iceland. In November 2017, Telia Company was the first to activate VoLTE in Lithuania. In November 2017 enabled VoLTE service in Peru, starting in Lima and Callao for Apple iPhone SE, Apple iPhone 6, Apple iPhone 6 Plus, Apple iPhone 6S, Apple iPhone 6S Plus, Apple iPhone 7, Apple iPhone 7 Plus, Apple iPhone 8, Apple iPhone 8 Plus, Apple iPhone X, Huawei Mate 9, Huawei Mate 10 Lite, Huawei P9, LG G4, Motorola MOTO C 4G, Motorola MOTO E4 Plus, Motorola MOTO G5S Plus, Samsung Galaxy J7, Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+,

pos: Samsung Health iOS 9.0. The application is installed by default on some Samsung smartphone models and can not be removed without root. It is possible to disable this application. On Samsung Galaxy S5 / S5 Neo / S6 / S7 / S8 / S9 and Edge versions as well as Galaxy Note 4 / 5 / 7 / FE / 8, the application can measure the heart rate with the sensor on the back of the device. The app changed its name to Samsung Health on 4 April 2017, when it released version 5.7.1. Information needed to use the application: The dashboard

pos: Samsung Galaxy S8 of the first smartphones to support Bluetooth 5, supporting new capabilities such as connecting two wireless headphones to the device at once. It is also bundled with Harman AKG earbuds. Both smartphones have improved satellite navigation over the predecessors by including Galileo receivers. In the United States, the S8 and S8+ are available in Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, and Arctic Silver color options, whereas gold and blue are available internationally. The blue option was made available in the U.S. in July 2017. Unlike past Galaxy S series models, the S8 line does not feature physical navigation keys, electing to use

pos: Vainglory (video game) 2.8 (September 2017) added Keyboard and Mouse support in addition to Samsung's partnership with SEMC for Samsung DeX, a docking station for Samsung S8/S8+/Note 8 to connect listed device to a PC. Super Evil Megacorp announced in early 2017 that a 5V5 mode was under development. The mode was released on February 13, 2018. A desktop version of the game is under development. The desktop version is currently in its Alpha stage. The game received "generally favorable" reviews, according to video game review score aggregator Metacritic. Reviewers praised the game's graphics, characters, and level design, but criticized its lack of

pos: Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) 7.0. It supports 4G VoLTE with dual SIM enabled 4G. It also supports Samsung Knox and Samsung Pay. It is expected along with other phones including the Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8, A7 (2017), J5 (2017), J3 (2017), S7, S6 and Note 5 to get Android 8.0 Oreo in 2018. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (or Galaxy J7 Pro in some countries) is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. It was unveiled and released in July 2017 along with the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). It has an advanced 64-bit class system on a chip (SoC) backed

pos: Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Android 7.0. It supports 4G VoLTE with dual SIM enabled 4G. It also supports Samsung Knox. It is expected along with other phones including the Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8, A7 (2017), J7 (2017), J3 (2017), S7, S6 and Note 5 to get Android 8.0 Oreo in 2018. As of 2018 aug 28, Android 8.1 is available in Poland (for the SM-J530F). Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. It was unveiled and released in July 2017 along with the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017).It has an advanced 64-bit class system on

pos: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is an Android phablet smart phone designed, developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics. Unveiled on 23 August 2017, it is the successor to the discontinued Samsung Galaxy Note 7. It became available on 15 September 2017. The Note 8 improves on the core device specifications and hallmark S Pen features of earlier devices. While retaining the same overall look and approximate size of the Galaxy S8+, it features an upgraded processor and, for the first time in Samsung's smartphone history, a dual-camera system on the rear of the device; one functions

pos: Samsung Galaxy A series Galaxy S7 and the S7 Edge, released in March 2016. In December 2017, Samsung unveiled the 2018 edition of the Galaxy A8 and the plus version, the Galaxy A8+. The newly improved features include the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, 5.6 inch display and 3000 mAh battery for A8 and 6 inch display and 3500 mAh battery for A8+, dual front camera and Android Nougat with Samsung Experience. The new design of the series are similar to Galaxy S8 and Note 8. Samsung branded its series number as A8 and A8+ instead of A5 (2018) and A7 (2018) in order to synchronize

pos: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 7 called Galaxy Note Fan Edition (marketed as Samsung Galaxy Note FE). It has a smaller battery of 3200 mAh and is supplied with Android Nougat with Samsung Experience UI, the operating system of the Galaxy S8. The successor to the Galaxy Note 7, the Galaxy Note 8, was announced on 23 August 2017 and released almost a month later. The Galaxy Note 7's hardware is similar in overall specifications and design to the Galaxy S7, with a metal and glass chassis, IP68 water resistance, and a microSD card slot. The Note 7 is equipped with an octa-core Exynos 8890

pos: Samsung Gear VR incompatible with the Galaxy Note 7 for safety reasons. An updated model, SM-R324, with support for the larger Galaxy S8 was unveiled on 29 March 2017, for release alongside the phone on 21 April 2017. Samsung also unveiled a handheld Gear VR Controller accessory, which is bundled with the updated model, and will be available as a standalone accessory for existing devices. It remains compatible with existing supported devices. An updated model, SM-R325, with support for the larger Note 8 was unveiled on 15 September 2017, for release alongside the phone. Samsung also unveiled a handheld Gear VR Controller accessory,

pos: O2 (UK) 2017). Samsung Galaxy: S7, S7 Edge, S8, S8+, Note 8, Sony Xperia XZ Premium and OnePlus 6. Alongside mobile telephone services, the company also provided fixed line services and home broadband. O2 purchased Be Un Limited, an internet service provider in the UK, for £50 million in June 2006. O2 retained the Be brand, and launched a separate O2-branded broadband service on 15 October 2007, using the Be network. O2 announced in June 2011 a fibre optic broadband service designed to compete with the BT Infinity product, using FTTC technology. BSkyB agreed on 1 March 2013 to buy the fixed

pos: Jacob Collier regional Emmy. In February 2017, Collier won two Grammy Awards: Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella for the Stevie Wonder song "You and I" and Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals for a cover of "Flintstones", the theme song from the 1960s television series "The Flintstones". One month later he made his US television debut on "The Tavis Smiley Show" performing a rendition of 'You And I' with jazz-gospel a cappella group Take 6. In 2017, Collier also recomposed Samsung's signature ringtone, "Over The Horizon", for the new Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, and was co-producer on two songs from Becca Stevens album,

pos: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 eventually made available in Marshmallow (e.g. Galaxy A8 (2016), Galaxy A (2017) series and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)) and Nougat (e.g. Galaxy Note 5 (via software update), Galaxy S8/S8+ and Galaxy C Pro series) In June 2017, the "Wall Street Journal" reported on Samsung's plan to refurbish its inventory of recalled phones and release them with a new model designation of Galaxy Note FE, with the "FE" referencing "Fan Edition." The phone was also rumored to be named as the Note 7R, with the R referencing "refurbished". This phone was released on the 7th of July in South Korea,

pos: Huawei Mate 10 announced that GPU turbo will not be released to the United States market. The Mate 10 series came out in the same month as the Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 10 and were positioned as direct competitors of these as well as the Samsung Galaxy S8 series released in April, 2017, though released at slightly lower price points. Other major competitors in the same timeframe were the OnePlus 5 and Google's Pixel 2 series. The Huawei Mate 10 series received mostly positive reviews, especially regarding the camera feature. DxOMark gave it an overall 97 points, similar to the more expensive

pos: Phablet displays. "PhoneArena" argued that the S7 Edge was not a phablet, as it has a narrow and compact build with a physical footprint more in line with the smaller-screened Nexus 5X, due primarily to its use of a display with curved edges. In 2017, LG, Samsung, and Apple each began to produce flagship smartphones (LG G6, Samsung Galaxy S8, and iPhone X) with displays taller than the conventional 16:9 aspect ratio used by the majority of devices, and diagonal screen sizes in line with those of phablets. However, in these cases, the sizes of the two devices are more compact

pos: City Market Shopping Mall central location in Sabana Grande district, very close to the Caracas Metro and with several avenues in its surroundings. While in 2007-2008 it only had 11 stores open, most of them bohemian-oriented, in 2013-2014 it already had more than 160 stores open. Since 2009, the shopping mall has set its target: the technology and now has the presence of Samsung and authorized agents of Apple. In 2017, SoyTechno group premiered the Samsung Galaxy S8 in this mall. The City Market Shopping Mall has stores for bohemians, alternative and rockers. There are numerous studies of tattoo artists in the mall, although

pos: 10 nanometer moving on to 7 nm in 2018. There is also a distinction to be made between 10 nm as marketed by foundries and 10 nm as marketed by DRAM companies. On 17 October 2016, Samsung Electronics announced mass production at 10 nm. The technology's main announced challenge has been triple patterning for its metal layer. On 21 April 2017, Samsung started shipping their Galaxy S8 smartphone which uses the company's version of the 10 nm processor. On 12 June 2017, Apple delivered second-generation iPad Pro tablets powered with TSMC-produced Apple A10X chips using the 10 nm FinFET process. On September

pos: Samsung Internet for Android adding tab navigation with swipe gesture, quick menu, enhanced navigation page (China only), content blocker status UI (in menu). The stable version was subsequently released worldwide in May 2017, following the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8. Version 6.2 was released on October 30, 2017, adding high contrast mode and night mode. Version 6.4 was released on February 19, 2018, adding download manager and enabled web bluetooth by default. Version 7.2 was released on June 7, 2018, adding WebGL2, Intersection Observer, Web Assembly and Protected Browsing. Version 7.4 was released on August 19, 2018, adding authentication with Intelligent Scan, customised

pos: DCI-P3 of the DCI P3 color space. In March 2016, Apple's 9.7-inch iPad Pro shipped with a display supporting P3 color. In August 2016, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 shipped with an HDR display with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. In September 2016, Apple's iPhone 7 shipped with a wide-gamut display, supporting P3. In October 2016, Microsoft's Surface Studio desktop computer was unveiled, featuring P3 wide color. In October 2016, Apple's new MacBook Pro notebook was released with a wide-gamut display, featuring support for P3. In April 2017, Samsung released the Galaxy S8, which supports P3 wide color. In June 2017, Apple

pos: Pixel 2 design of the smaller Pixel 2 was regarded as plain, and its big chunky bezels were not well received, considering that earlier 2017 phones like the Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6 had moved to nearly bezel-less screens. The Pixel 2 XL screen became infamous for quality control issues, a flaw shared with the LG V30 which also has the same manufacturer and P-OLED screen type. The Pixel 2 XL has a blue tint visible on the screen when the phone is viewed at an angle. Many were dissatisfied and it was speculated that Google had installed the polarizer incorrectly.

pos: Audi A8 Frankfurt Auto show, and went on sale in spring 2012. Taiwan models went on sale in 2013. The S8 ceased production in 2015, to be replaced by the S8 Plus for the latest iteration of this generation before the facelift in 2018. S8 Plus 4.0 TFSI Quattro (2016–2018) Based on the same chassis and underpinnings as the D4 S8, the D4 S8 Plus became the sole option for ordering the S8-variant of the Audi A8 line, in the 2016 and 2017 model years. The S8 Plus was dialed up to out of the same powerplant as the previous S8, by

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 support for Daydream. The Galaxy S8 was one of the first Android phones to support ARCore, Google's augmented reality engine. In February 2018, the official Android 8.0 Oreo update began rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+, and Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. Besides the phone's protective case reportedly cracking and peeling away in under 2 months of use, Dan Seifert of "The Verge" praised the design of the Galaxy S8, describing it as a "stunning device to look at and hold" that was "refined and polished to a literal shine", and adding that it "truly doesn't look

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 the corners to protect from shocks, while the back is fitted with a "rugged, tough texture for a secure grip". Its screen also measures 5.8 inches, the size of the regular S8, and has quad HD Super AMOLED in 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The S8 Active is sold in Meteor Gray, but AT&T also has a Titanium Gold color. The T-Mobile US version of the S8 Active also supports the company's 600 MHz LTE network that was starting to be rolled out at the time the device was announced. The Galaxy S8 launched with the Android 7.0 "Nougat" operating system with

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 bad white balance, causing them to exhibit a reddish tint. Samsung stated that the Galaxy S8 was "built with an adaptive display that optimizes the colour range, saturation, and sharpness depending on the environment", but noted that the device's operating system provides settings for manually adjusting the display's appearance and white balance. On 21 April, Samsung stated that the red tinting was purely a software issue, and would be patched in a future update. "The Investor" reported that Samsung would replace the affected devices if a software update did not fix the issue. Updates in various regions started rolling out

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 Google Pixel 2 and LG V30, and that the "OLED screen stretches to the edges of the device and curves on its sides in an almost liquid fashion. It makes the S8 look just as fresh today as it did when it debuted", and pointing out that the S8's popularity and carrier support guaranteed plenty of third-party accessories. Chris Velazco of "Engadget" similarly praised the design, stating that "from their rounded edges to their precisely formed metal-and-glass bodies, they feel like smaller, sleeker versions of the Galaxy Note 7", and also praised the display as being simply "awesome". Velazco also

neg: Samsung Galaxy S9 the S8 and S8+. They both feature 1440p Super AMOLED displays, with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The S9 has a 5.8-inch panel, while the S9+ uses a larger 6.2-inch panel. In most countries, the S9 and S9+ both come with a Samsung Exynos 9810 SoC. Versions sold in the United States, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Latin America come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC instead. The S9 comes with 4 GB of RAM; the S9+ comes with 6 GB of RAM. Both devices come with storage options of 64, 128 and 256 GB, and feature the ability to

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ contain upgraded hardware and major design changes over the S7 line, including larger screens with a taller aspect ratio and curved sides on both the smaller and larger models, iris and face recognition, a new suite of virtual assistant features known as Bixby (along with a new dedicated physical button for launching the assistant), a shift from MicroUSB to USB-C charging, and Samsung DeX, a docking station accessory that allows the phones to be used with a desktop interface with keyboard and mouse input support. The S8 Active features tougher materials designed for protection against shock, shatter, water

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 and dust, with a metal frame and a tough texture for improved grip that makes the S8 Active have a rugged design. The Active's screen measures the same size as the standard S8 model but loses the curved edges in favor of a metal frame. The S8 and S8+ received mostly positive reviews. Their design and form factor received praise, while critics also liked the updated software and camera optimizations. They received criticism for duplicate software apps, lackluster Bixby features at launch, for the placement of the fingerprint sensor on the rear next to the camera. A video published after

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 make it shock, shatter, water, and dust resistant. It has a larger battery than either of the regular S8s, at 4000 mAh. Unlike the previous phones in the Active line, the S8 Active does not have tactile buttons, instead using onscreen keys like the regular variants of the S8. It also no longer has the dedicated action button of previous versions which could be reprogrammed to be a shortcut to favorite apps, with the action button being replaced with the Bixby button. The "infinity" edge display of the standard models is removed, replaced with a metal frame and bumpers in

neg: Samsung Gear VR as well as a proximity sensor to detect when the headset is on. The Gear VR was first announced on September 3, 2014. To allow developers to create content for the Gear VR and to allow VR and technology enthusiasts to get early access to the technology, Samsung had released two innovator editions of the Gear VR before the consumer version. The Samsung Gear VR is designed to work with Samsung’s flagship smartphones. Currently supported are Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy Note

neg: Samsung Galaxy S9 Samsung Galaxy S9 The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9+ (shortened to S9 and S9+, respectively) are Android smartphones produced by Samsung Electronics as part of the Samsung Galaxy S series. The devices were revealed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 25 February 2018, as the successors to the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ have nearly identical features to the S8 batch, with the same display size and aspect ratio, just like their predecessor. One highly regarded change to distinguish between the models is the location of the fingerprint sensor. While the

neg: S Voice the Galaxy S8 and S8+, Bixby was announced to be a major update and replacement to S Voice from the prior phones. S Voice S Voice is an intelligent personal assistant and knowledge navigator which is only available as a built-in application for the Samsung Galaxy S III, S III Mini (including NFC Variant), S4, S4 Mini, S4 Active, S5, S5 Mini, S II Plus, Note II, Note 3, Note 4, Note 10.1, Note 8.0, Stellar, Mega, Grand, Avant, Core, Ace 3, Tab 3 7.0, Tab 3 8.0, Tab 3 10.1, Galaxy Camera, and other 2013 or later Samsung Android

neg: Samsung Gear VR edge Samsung Galaxy A8 Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Samsung Galaxy VR (SM-R324) Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S8+ Utilises a USB-C connector and can be used with the below models using an adaptor Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge + Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Samsung Galaxy VR (SM-R323) Samsung Galaxy Note7 (initially) Utilises a USB-C connector and can be used with the below models using an adaptor Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge + Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung

neg: Samsung Galaxy S series Tab S in June 2014 and released the next month. As of 2018, the latest smartphones in the Galaxy S series are the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9+, both released on 16 March 2018, and the latest tablet is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 released on August 1, 2018. Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S8+ Samsung Galaxy S9 Samsung Galaxy S9+ Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

neg: Samsung Gear VR which is bundled with the updated model, and will be available as a standalone accessory for existing devices. It remains compatible with existing supported devices. Samsung Galaxy VR (SM-R325) Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (with adaptor from Samsung) Galaxy Note9 is compatible with Gear VR model number SM-R325NZVC*** only Samsung Galaxy S9 Samsung Galaxy S9+ Samsung Galaxy Note8 Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S8+ Utilises a USB-C connector and can be used with the below models using an adaptor Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge + Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Galaxy S7

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 the phones' release proved that the devices' facial and iris scanners can be fooled by suitable photographs of the user. The S8 and S8+ were in high demand at release. During the pre-order period, a record one million units were booked in South Korea, and overall sales numbers were 30% higher than the Galaxy S7. However, subsequent reports in May announced sales of over five million units, a notably lower first-month sales number than previous Galaxy S series models. On March 11, 2018, Samsung launched the successor to the S8, the Samsung Galaxy S9. Prior to its official announcement, media

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 that the devices "aren't perfect, but they're as close as Samsung has ever gotten". Brandon Russell of "TechnoBuffalo" claimed that the camera could not beat Google's Pixel smartphone. Ron Amadeo of "Ars Technica" noted that the device's unusual aspect ratio resulted in pillarboxing when watching video without zooming or stretching it. He complimented the feel of the S8, calling it "perfected", but criticized the glass back for being "more fragile" and that "Glossy, slippery glass doesn't feel as good in your hand as metal does, either. For the top-tier premium price tag, we'd prefer Samsung to put in the extra

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 reader is relocated to the rear of the device, to the left of the camera, due to the removal of the physical home button. In addition to an iris scanner, the S8 also features face-scanning as an option to unlock the phone. Face recognition technology had previously been implemented in earlier models since the Galaxy S III. The S8 and S8+ use non-removable 3000 and 3500 mAh batteries respectively; Samsung stated that it had engineered the batteries to retain their capacity for a longer period of time than previous models. The S8 supports AirFuel Inductive (formerly PMA) and Qi wireless

neg: Samsung DeX Samsung DeX Samsung DeX is an accessory sold first with Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices that extends the functionality to allow desktop-like functionality by connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. The name ""DeX"" is a contraction of ""Desktop eXperience"". Samsung later announced the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 would also support the accessory. The dock provides a USB-C port, ethernet, HDMI 2.0 output and two USB 2.0 ports. Samsung also announced "Linux on Galaxy", which allows use of a compatible Linux distribution rather than the default Android OS giving full personal computer capabilities. The DeX Desktop can also be accessed

neg: Mobile operating system featuring a full touch user interface. It is sometimes incorrectly identified as an independent operating system. Samsung Experience is used internally by Samsung for smartphones, feature phones and tablet computers, and is not available for licensing by external parties as it is closed source and proprietary. The Android version of Samsung Experience also comes with Samsung-made apps preloaded (except starting with the Galaxy S6 which have removed all Samsung pre-loaded apps installed, leaving one with Galaxy Apps, to save storage space and initially due to the removal of MicroSD). With the release of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, Samsung Experience

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 in early May, fixing the issue. Reports surfaced at the end of April that some Galaxy S8 devices were "restarting by themselves". Samsung has not yet commented on the issue. Shortly after the phone's unveiling, bloggers produced a video showing that the Galaxy S8's facial recognition scanner could be tricked to unlock the phone by showing it a photo of the user. In a statement to "Business Insider", a Samsung spokesperson stated that "Facial recognition is a convenient action to open your phone – similar to the 'swipe to unlock' action. We offer the highest level of biometric authentication –

neg: Samsung DeX with third party accessories like the Melopow Dock. On 9 August 2018, Samsung announced that DeX will be natively supported by the Note 9 and the Tab S4, with only a HDMI connection from the device to an external display being necessary, facilitated by a USB-C to HDMI adapter. Whilst connected to a display, the device itself can function as a touchpad or continue being used in its usual fashion whilst DeX is operating. ""Samsung DeX: Desktop Dock for Galaxy Phones"" (Samsung.com) Samsung DeX Samsung DeX is an accessory sold first with Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices that extends

neg: Google Play Music the then-new Samsung Galaxy S8 would be Google Play Music, continuing a trend that started with the S7 in 2016. However, for the S8, Samsung partnered with Google to incorporate additional exclusive features into the app, including the ability to upload up to 100,000 tracks, an increase from the 50,000 tracks users are normally allowed to upload. Google also stated that it would develop other "special features in Google Play Music just for Samsung customers". In June, Google Play Music on the S8 was updated to exclusively feature "New Release Radio", a daily, personalized playlist of new music releases. In

neg: Kubity dedicated Virtual Reality app for Kubity Go. It's a mobile VR solution that allows users to explore SketchUp models and Revit projects on-the-go right from a mobile device using Google Cardboard, Samsung Gear VR, or the glasses-free Magic Window feature. Kubity VR is compatible with Google Cardboard viewers and other cardboard compatible devices including clip-on style VR glasses like Homido Mini, as well as the mobile virtual reality headset, Samsung Gear VR. Samsung Gear VR supports: Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy Note

neg: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has fast wireless charging capabilities via the Qi standard. The 4000 mAh battery battery is significantly upgraded from previous Samsung Galaxy phones; as compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 which only had 3300 mAh, which was due to the battery that was in the Note 7 . The 4000 mAh was previously seen in only the Active variants of the S7 and S8. The dual-camera system has one lens with a dual-aperture (f/1.5 and f/2.4) system similar to the S9, but the setup is flipped horizontally rather than vertically, similar to the Note 8's setup. The fingerprint sensor has

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 like any other phone you might have used before". The hardware of the device was described as "practically flawless". Seifert also liked the new software, writing that "Samsung is known less for polish and more for clumsiness. In a refreshing change of pace, the software on the S8 is, dare I say, ". However, he criticized the Bixby assistant, writing that "in its current state, it doesn’t do much at all", and also criticized the number of duplicate apps. Regarding performance, he wrote that the S8 was "fast and responsive, but so is virtually every other premium phone you can

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 buy, and the S8 isn’t noticeably faster or quicker than a Google Pixel, LG G6, or iPhone 7". Fellow "Verge" reporter Vlad Savov felt that the placement of the fingerprint sensor was "a perplexing decision if we consider it as a deliberate design choice", but noted reports from Korea claiming that Samsung had originally intended for the fingerprint reader to be built directly into the screen, but was unable to reach a desirable implementation in time for release. "The Verge" wrote that "Samsung’s six-month-old S8 has cutting edge features and design with fewer issues than other Android phones" like the

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 markets as an "infinity display", and the display panel itself has rounded edges. They use DCI-P3, offering what screen-testing website "DisplayMate" describes as the largest native color gamut, highest peak brightness, highest contrast rating in ambient light, highest screen resolution, lowest reflectance, and highest contrast ratio. The S8 features an octa-core Exynos 8895 system-on-chip and 4 GB of RAM; models in North American and East Asian markets utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 instead. Both chips are manufactured by Samsung with a 10 nm process. They contain 64 GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD card. The Galaxy S8 is one

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 the proprietary Samsung Experience (formerly TouchWiz) user interface and software suite. The software features a suite of assistant functions known as "Bixby", which is designed primarily to interact with Samsung's bundled applications and other supported services. The feature allows the use of voice commands to perform phone functions, can generate cards shown on a home screen page (replacing the Flipboard integration formerly featured) based on a user's interactions, and perform searches utilizing object recognition via the camera. Bixby supports third-party integration via an SDK. The S8 supports the use of a docking station known as Samsung DeX to access a

neg: Mobile operating system 8.1 was preinstall on it with introducing new function known as Samsung DeX. Similar to the concept of Microsoft Continuum, Samsung DeX allowed high end Galaxy devices such as S8/S8+ or Note 8 to connect into a docking station, which extends the functionality to allow desktop-like functionality by connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Samsung also announced "Linux on Galaxy", which allows to use the standard Linux distribution on the DeX platform. Designed by Alibaba, based on Android. Sony Xperia UI, (formerly known as Timescape UI), was the front-end UI that developed by Sony Mobile (formerly Sony Ericsson) for their

neg: Samsung Galaxy S9 S8) and had limited AR Emoji functionality. Brian Heater of "TechCrunch" reviewed the S9+ on March 8, 2018, and said that the phone is built on the "success [of the S8] in a number of ways". "Computer World" gave the phone a positive review and said it was "measurably better than its predecessor", but did note there wasn't a new feature that was particularly "exciting". "PC Magazine" also gave the Galaxy S9 and S9+ positive reviews. CNBC's Todd Haselton said on March 8 that the S9+ was superior to the S9, for reasons such as the larger screen and second

neg: Samsung Experience When tapped, it can mute notifications, turn off the capacitive keys, minimize the game, screenshot, and record gameplay. Bixby is an assistant that launched with the Samsung Galaxy S8. It replaces S Voice on Samsung phones and has three parts, including "Bixby Voice", "Bixby Vision" and "Bixby Home". "Bixby Voice" can be triggered by saying "Hey Bixby" or pressing and holding the button located below the volume rocker, dubbed the "Bixby Button". "Bixby Vision" is built into the camera app and can "see" what one can see as it is essentially an augmented reality camera that can identify objects in

neg: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Note 8 was heavily criticized for its placement of the fingerprint scanner, which unlike most other Android phones that have the fingerprint scanner placed underneath the rear camera, the S8, S8+ and Note 8 instead had it placed next to the camera, making it uncomfortable and forces many users to shift their hands upwards in order to reach it. Due to the battery incident with the Note 7, Samsung was more cautious with the Note 8, by implementing a slightly smaller battery than the Note 7 – which had a 3500 mAh battery – a non-removable 3300mAh lithium-ion battery was

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 on-screen keys instead. However, unlike other implementations, the home button can still be activated if it is hidden or the screen is off. The S8's display features pressure sensitivity limited to the home button. To prevent the home button from burn-in damage, its position moves slightly. While "The Verge" claims that the S8 uses exactly the same 12-megapixel rear camera as the S7, though with software improvements, a report from "PhoneArena" claims that the phones carry new, custom camera modules. The front-facing camera was upgraded to an 8-megapixel sensor with autofocus. The S8 features fingerprint and iris scanners; the fingerprint

neg: Samsung Galaxy Duos ranges, Samsung often produces a Dual SIM variant, but these on not often widely available in many markets where retail dominance by Mobile Network Operators (MNO) who operate a SIM-locked business model naturally deprecates Dual SIM devices. The model number of Samsung SmartPhones will indicate the variant The following phones are available as Duos models Samsung galaxy S8 Note also In their marketing materials Samsung use the term "Dual SIM Always on” to describe the Duos phones, although technically the term is misleading, since it does not mean quite what is says – both SIM cards are not always on.

neg: LG G6 the Samsung Galaxy S8. The design of the G6 was complimented for being more elegant and expansive than the G5, albeit less elegant than the similar but curved design of the Galaxy S8. LG was panned for its shift back to a non-removable battery, but the battery itself was praised for having a larger capacity than that of the G5. It was acknowledged that while the G6 does not include the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 system-on-chip (making the Galaxy S8 perform better on benchmarks than the G6), there was no discernible difference in performance in real-world usage between them. The

neg: Samsung Galaxy A series it with the flagship Galaxy S8 and Note 8. In May 2018, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A6 and A6+. The new features included a full metal design and infinity display, and a dual rear camera for the A6+. They ship with Android 8.0 (Oreo) with Samsung Experience. In June 2018 in China, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A9 Star and A9 Star Lite. The Galaxy A9 Star Lite is a rebranded version of the Galaxy A6+ and the Galaxy A9 Star has been rebranded globally as the Galaxy A8 Star. The main features of the A8/A9 Star are its large 6.3-inch

neg: Aspect ratio (image) little traction in the theatrical film market, but has recently been used by Netflix and Amazon Video for productions such as "House of Cards" and "Transparent", respectively. This aspect ratio is standard on the acquisition formats mandated by these content platforms and is not necessarily a creative choice. Moreover, some mobile devices, such as the LG G6, LG V30, Huawei Mate 10 Pro, Google Pixel 2 XL and OnePlus 5T, are embracing the 2:1 format (advertised as 18:9), as well as the Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with an slightly

neg: USB-C Pro, Lenovo ThinkPad X1, Samsung Galaxy TabPro S, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, iPad Pro, Nintendo Switch, Nexus 5X/6P, Google Pixel/2, ROG Phone, BlackBerry Key2, Essential Phone, HTC 10/U Ultra, LG G5/G6, Moto Z, Nokia 8, Razer Phone, Samsung Galaxy S8/S9, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Sony Xperia XZ1/XZ2, Apple iPhone 8/X etc. Many cables claiming to support USB-C are actually not compliant to the standard. Using these cables would have a potential consequence of damaging devices that they are connected to. There are reported cases of laptops being destroyed due to the use of non-compliant cables. Some non-compliant cables with a

neg: USB-C USB-C multiport adapter converts the device's native video stream to DisplayPort/HDMI/VGA, allowing it to be displayed on an external display, such as a television set or computer monitor. Examples of devices that support DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C include: MacBook, Chromebook Pixel, Surface Book 2, Samsung Galaxy TabPro S, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, iPad Pro (3rd generation), Essential Phone, ROG Phone, Razer Phone/2, HTC 10/U Ultra, Huawei Mate 10/20, Samsung Galaxy S8/S9, Microsoft Lumia 950 etc. Examples of devices that support high-power charging according to the USB Power Delivery specification include: MacBook, Chromebook Pixel, Surface Book 2, Dell Venue 10

neg: Samsung Galaxy S6 Active retains wireless-charging support. It has an additional app when compared to the S6, Activity Zone, which provides quick access to a compass, flashlight, stopwatch and weather. In The Verge's review of the S6 Active, it listed six reasons to get the phone rather than the regular S6: As well as listing five reasons to get the S6 rather than the S6 Active: Samsung Galaxy S6 Active The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. In the United States it was only available on the AT&T network. As a variant of the Samsung Galaxy S6, the

neg: QR code (quotation mark), ";" (semicolon), "," (comma) and ":" (colon) should be escaped with a backslash ("\") as in MECARD encoding. For example, if an SSID were codice_1, with quotation marks part of the literal SSID name itself, this would be encoded as: codice_2 As of January 2018, iPhones have this feature built into the camera app under iOS 11.x. Android users may have the feature built into one of the device's stock apps (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+/Note8 users can launch the stock browser, tap the browser's 3-dot menu, then choose "Scan QR code") or can install one of several available

neg: Samsung Galaxy S8 praised the software, calling Samsung's added interface "subtle and thoughtful in its design choices". While noting that the Bixby assistant wasn't ready yet, he did compliment the promised voice features as being more granular than those offered through Siri or Google Assistant, and wrote that "With that kind of complexity involved, maybe it's no surprise this stuff isn't done yet". Also praising performance and the camera, though noting that "The 12-megapixel sensors on the back haven't changed much since last year. That's not a bad thing since they were great cameras to start with", Velazco summarized his review by writing

neg: Samsung Galaxy S9 S8's is found beside the camera, the S9's is directly underneath it. Most notably, however, the S9 line is equipped with several camera improvements over the S8. The phone has received generally favorable reviews, with critics mostly noting the enhanced camera and better positioned fingerprint scanner. Critics, however, still criticize the lack of improvement to other features compared to its predecessor. Many Galaxy S9 features and design changes were leaked weeks before the official launch, and the official launch video was leaked a few hours prior to the unveiling. On the front, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ look identical to

neg: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 as well as introduced improvements to the DEX interface, where the Apps screen displays in full screen instead of in a pop-up window. DxOMark, a camera testing company, gave the Note 8 a rating of 94, being the joint-highest score of any phone, shared with the iPhone 8 Plus. Just a few days after the report of the Note 8 published was, the Pixel 2 tested was and given a 98 score, besting them both. It was noted that the Note 8 had better Optical Image Stabilization than the iPhone X. Just like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, the

neg: Samsung Galaxy S9 phones have a Dual Aperture rear camera which can switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4, depending on lighting conditions. The phones can shoot 4K at 60 frames per second (limited to 5 min), 1080p at 240 frames per second and 960 frames per second "Super Slo-Motion " video at 720p for 0.2 seconds. "AR Emoji", similar to Apple's Animoji feature on the iPhone X, is a new feature that lets the user make emojis based on themselves. Third party app support is provided for this feature. There are also several construction improvements compared to S8 and S8+ models, mostly to increase

neg: Superphone unusual, innovative, and not regularly seen in smartphones; an example of this are the edge-to-edge "bezel-less" displays found in higher-end smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S8 or the Essential Phone. An appropriate example of a Superphone is the LG G Flex 2. The body is curved horizontally, making it less likely to break when bent, for example when one sits on the phone by accident. The back of the G Flex 2 is coated with a material that 'self-heals' within minutes when scratched. The Moto Z can also be considered an example of a Superphone for its innovative "Moto

neg: Japan Airlines conform with airline safety standards. After a trial run at Handa airport, JAL announced it will offer selected passengers a VR experience using the Samsung Gear VR and the Samsung S8. Passengers will be able to experience specially curated programming on Germany, Argentina, the Nagoya fireworks and more programs at a later date. Japan Airlines offers meals on intercontinental routes, depending on the cabin class, destination and flight length. Western and Japanese menu selections are typically offered, including seasonal menu selections varied by destination. The airline has worked with high-profile chefs, including Fumiko Kono, Shinichi Sato, Koji Shimomura, Naoki Uchiyama,

neg: Dual SIM standby phones, such as those running on Mediatek chipsets, allows both SIMs to be accessed through time multiplexing. When making or receiving calls, the modem locks to the active channel; the other channel would be ignored and thus unavailable during the duration of the call. Examples of Dual-SIM Standby smartphones include the Samsung Galaxy S Duos, the Sony Xperia M2 Dual, and the iPhone XS and XS Max. Dual SIM active phones or dual active phones, however, come with two transceivers, and are capable of receiving calls on both SIM cards, at the cost of increased battery consumption. One example

neg: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with limited availability in other countries to follow, and a price of $610; being a $255 discount from the price of the Note 7. The Fan Edition has a smaller battery of 3200 mAh and multiple safety features. It has a "Fan Edition" logo on the back. The software is identical to that of the S8. It has a similar UI and includes Bixby home and reminders but not the whole Bixby assistant. Samsung introduced an eight-point battery check after the Note7 to make sure all of their batteries are safe for new and current devices in production. There have

neg: Always on Display V40), Samsung (Galaxy A7(2017, 2018), S7, S8, S9, Note 7/FE/8/9) and the Google Pixel 2, Pixel 3. A phone with AOD enabled keeps a limited portion of the screen on during sleep mode. An AOD shows the time, date, and battery status by default, but can be configured to also show various types of notifications and screensavers. The Always On Display feature does consume energy. Though the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are built with AMOLED screens that turn off black pixels, colors, sensors and processors all consume energy while AOD is in use, which leads to an extra

neg: Arm Holdings be designed independently from Arm include Apple's (architecture license from March 2008) A6, A6X, A7 and all subsequent Apple processors (used in iPhone 5, iPad and iPhone 5S), Qualcomm's Snapdragon series (used in smartphones such as the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S8) and Samsung's Exynos ("Mongoose" M1 cores). There were around 15 architectural licensees in 2013, including Marvell, Apple, Qualcomm, Broadcom and some others. Companies that are current licensees of the 64-bit Armv8-A core designs include AMD, AppliedMicro (X-Gene), Broadcom, Calxeda, HiSilicon, Rockchip, Samsung, and STMicroelectronics. Companies that are current or former licensees of 32-bit Arm core designs

neg: Samsung Galaxy Gio August 2011, Samsung officially rolled out the 2.3 "Gingerbread" update via Kies. In September 2011, Samsung rolled out an update in the Netherlands marked "PDA:KPS PHONE:KPA CSC:KP1 (XEN)". Users can also upgrade to Android 2.3.6 via Samsung Kies, and , Android 2.3.4 and 2.3.6 had come preinstalled on many "Gio"s sold throughout the world. Changes associated with the 2.3.6 update include a new lockscreen, a new phone icon, the blue-glow scrolling effect, and a few other cosmetic changes related to the system UI. Samsung has not made Android 4.1 available for Gio due to its less powerful hardware, though users

neg: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition accessible by swiping up from the bottom of the screen, and an updated version of S Note. The original Note 10.1 may not have come with the latest version of Android out of the box, but the 2014 edition did when it was released. An update to 4.4.2 KitKat began for the SM-P605 model in June starting from the Nordic countries, while the upgrade for the WiFi only edition (SM-P600) began in April and started from Colombia. Late in September 2015, the 2014 editions started receiving an update to install Android 5 Lollipop. The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is

neg: Samsung Galaxy Active Neo Samsung Galaxy Active Neo The Samsung Galaxy Active Neo is a ruggedized smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. It was released in October 2015. This device is designed to be IP65 or IP67 water resistant. It is also designed to be IP66 dust resistant. It has hard navigation keys and a blue button on the side. These are all reasons the Active Neo is like a miniature version of the Galaxy S6 Active. But unlike the GS6 Active, it is one of the smartphones that has a removable back cover. Galaxy Active phones by Samsung: The Active Neo had competitors before

neg: Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Samsung Galaxy S4 Active The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics and released in June 2013. As variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4, the S4 Active contains similar specifications, but it also features water and dustproofing designed around the IP67 specifications, along with a more rugged design. This device was succeeded by the Galaxy S5 Active. The S4 Active was first released in the United States by AT&T on 21 June 2013 in "Diver Blue" and "Urban Grey" colors, its model number is SGH-i537. An international version of the S4 Active was released in

neg: Samsung i607 BlackJack Samsung i607 BlackJack The Samsung BlackJack, or Samsung SGH-i607, is a smartphone that was available through AT&T in the United States and Telstra in Australia. Specifications from the Samsung website: In January 2007 Research In Motion, creators of the BlackBerry handhelds, filed suit in United States federal court claiming the BlackJack trademark was too similar to the BlackBerry mark. They alleged that Samsung had named their smartphone with a word beginning with "Black" just to mislead the customers that would come to the cellphone stores with the intention to purchase a BlackBerry. A month later the two parties settled out

neg: Samsung SGH R220 Samsung SGH R220 Samsung SGH R220 was one of the earliest phones made by Samsung Group. The phone was officially announced by the South Korean giant in January 2001. The dual-band GSM [900/1800] 2G network-equipped phone had single SIM functionality and it came with a WAP 1.1 inbuilt web browser. The phone came in three colors – Dark Gray, Green and Navy Blue. The SGH R220 featured a monochrome graphics display with resolution of 128 X 64, blue back-lighting and dynamic font sizes. In addition to downloadable monophonic ringtones, it had a built-in ringtone composer. The phone did not come

neg: Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Samsung Galaxy S6 Active The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. In the United States it was only available on the AT&T network. As a variant of the Samsung Galaxy S6, the S6 Active contains similar specifications, but it also features waterproofing, shockproofing and dustproofing designed around the IP68 specifications, along with a more rugged design; it was released on 12 June 2015. The S6 Active was first released in the United States by AT&T on 12 June 2015 in the gray, camo-blue, and camo-white colors; its model number is SM–G890A. The S6 Active