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Moon, Mariella (19 April 2017). "Early Galaxy S8 owners complain of red-tinted screens". Engadget. AOL . Retrieved 22 April 2017.Kastrenakes, Jacob (29 March 2017). "Samsung's Galaxy S8 has a pressure-sensitive home button built into the screen". The Verge. Vox Media . Retrieved 30 March 2017. There’s no Edge variation this year, and that’s because both the S8 and S8+ sport those eye-catching curved sides. They’re not as steep as before, though, and as such are more of a design trait than a practical feature. If you were put off by the edges on the S7 Edge, don’t let that sway you here. LumaFusion is currently not available on Android. LumaFusion is to be released for service in 2022. LumaFusion app availability may vary depending on country, region, and carrier.

Just like the S7, the S8+ is IP68 rated for water-resistance and can be submerged in 1m of water for about 30 minutes. Unlike the S7, however, Samsung has ditched those hardware buttons and gone virtual. The home button even features a haptic response and can be accessed from anywhere by just pushing down on the lower portion of the display. Carman, Ashley (19 July 2017). "Samsung's coral blue Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be released in the US on July 21st". The Verge. Vox Media . Retrieved 20 July 2017.

Gottsegen, Gordon (3 August 2017). "AT&T 'confirms' Galaxy S8 Active ahead of announcement". CNET. CBS Interactive . Retrieved 5 December 2017. The S8 Plus is larger at 185 x 285 x 5.7mm, making it a good option for those looking for a larger display for drawing and watching content without it being unwieldy.

The Galaxy S8 is one of the first smartphones to support Bluetooth 5, supporting new capabilities such as connecting two wireless headphones to the device at once. [87] It is also bundled with Harman AKG earbuds. [88] [89] Both smartphones have improved satellite navigation over the predecessors by including Galileo receivers. These screens don’t feel that big considering the Tab S8 Ultra features a 14.6-inch display. But it’s all relative, you may want to opt for a larger screen if you’re after the larger product, or you may prefer to carry a smaller device. Camera and battery life a b Gibbs, Samuel (24 January 2017). "Samsung Galaxy S8 to have bigger 'infinity' display, insiders say". The Guardian . Retrieved 5 April 2017. Network : The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider Hruska, Joel (4 April 2017). "The Samsung Galaxy S8's display is the best you can buy: DisplayMate". ExtremeTech. Ziff Davis . Retrieved 13 May 2017.

S Pen included, but little else

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