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Carrier or unlocked: Which Galaxy S8 should you buy?

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 2 Aug 2017 11:24 am
There are advantages and disadvantages to buying an unlocked phone. Which do you prefer? The battle rages on for one of the most important debates in recent memory (jk): Should you buy the carrier version or unlocked? When the Galaxy S8 debuted earlier this year, it was available on every major U.S. carrier, including Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile. Specials, deals, and discounts were...

No headphone jack: dealbreaker or no big deal?

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 1 Aug 2017 1:09 pm
Phones are increasingly arriving without headphone jacks. Is the future unfriendly to music listeners? The headphone jack — or lack thereof — has become a point of contention for many people since Motorola removed it from its flagship Moto Z in mid-2016. The conversation got even louder when Apple did the same later in the year, and now we have devices like the HTC U11, arguably one of the best...

Why the Huawei Mate 9 is severely underrated

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 13 Jul 2017 8:00 am
The Huawei Mate 9 slipped between the cracks of high-end U.S. releases in late 2016, but I'm here to tell you that, in 2017, you should give it a look. I've used a lot of phones in the past year, and one device continues to age better than most: the Huawei Mate 9. For me, the phone kind of came out of nowhere: it was my first interaction with Huawei's flagship lineup, after having suffered...

Have you had trouble with the $200 Galaxy S8 trade-in deal?

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 10 Jul 2017 9:22 pm
Earlier this summer, Samsung offered a $200 trade-in deal with the Galaxy S8. But it turns out not everything was as clear-cut as it appeared. Back in May, Samsung started selling an unlocked version of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ on its e-commerce portal, and with it offered $200 towards the phone with a valid trade-in. The beauty of the deal was that Samsung didn't (at least not on the surface) put...

Don't be this idiot who knifed a store demo Galaxy S8 to test its durability

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 20 Jun 2017 11:43 am
Modern smartphones are pretty tough. The Galaxy S8 remarkably so. But don't test it using equipment that isn't yours. There's a cottage industry of people destroying phones on camera for entertainment. From Will it blend? to drop and scratch tests, the world loves to see how far we can push the glass and metal that comprise the protective layer of our pocket computers. But when you decide to...

Is the Galaxy S7 edge still an essential buy in the Galaxy S8 era?

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 12 Jun 2017 12:58 pm
The Galaxy S7 edge may be getting up there in age but it's still a great phone. Now that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ have been around for a few months, we've been exposed to the best and worst traits of the company's new phones. Along with that big, beautiful Infinity Display and slightly more power from the Snapdragon 835 or Exynos 8895 comes a host of compromises, from a higher base cost to a...

To those who think you don't need a screen protector on the Galaxy S8

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 7 Jun 2017 9:00 am
Samsung Galaxy S8
It's one of the oldest questions in smartphones. Phone screens have gotten larger, and at the same time quickly lost all protection from the bumps and scrapes of daily life. The Galaxy S8 is probably the best example of just how vulnerable a piece of glass can be — with curved edges and no real bezels to protect. Sure there's Gorilla Glass 5 on front, which is supposed to provide some scratch...

How hot does your Galaxy S8 get while it's charging?

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Posted by Florence Ion on 4 Jun 2017 12:00 pm
Several forum members have reported concern over how hot their devices are while plugged into the wall. Following the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, it seems admittedly easy to cry wolf when any Samsung smartphone becomes even a little warm. But the way forum user, amyf27, describes how hot their Galaxy S8+ got while charging via a USB-C adapter, it's hard not to be a little curious. #...

Galaxy S8 has a frustrating Bluetooth problem, but a fix is on the way

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 29 May 2017 10:56 pm
Bluetooth problems have been plaguing a few Galaxy S8 owners, but a fix is reportedly coming soon. The Galaxy S8, like any popular phone, has its share of problems. While its most visible issue, a red tint on some of its SuperAMOLED displays, has been dealt with in a widely-released software update, another chorus of people are making noise about a less publicized issue: Bluetooth instability...

You'll probably want a case for your Galaxy S8 after seeing these photos

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 24 May 2017 7:41 am
Let this forum member's sad story encourage you to buy a case for your Galaxy S8. The Galaxy S8 series, beautiful as it may be, is covered in glass. And while Samsung is using Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides to protect against scratches, with enough surface area, and an impact hard enough to cause damage, the substrate can crack and break. Such is glass. One of our writers, Matt Brown, already...

Lots of people are switching from iPhone to Galaxy S8

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 9 May 2017 3:56 pm
Many people are tired of Android vs. iPhone. They just want a Galaxy S8. The Galaxy S8 is a great phone, and with the iPhone 7 series looking a little dated, it makes sense that plenty of iPhone users are looking to pick up a Galaxy S8 or S8+. Moving to a Galaxy S8 is fairly easy, especially if you already use Google services. But what about those who don't have a lot of experience with Android...

What keyboard are you using with your Galaxy S8?

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 5 May 2017 1:33 pm
The Galaxy S8 comes with a keyboard, but you may not want to use it. There are so many keyboards available in the Play Store — sometimes it's difficult to keep up with which one to download. Things get confusing, especially for newer users, with the reality that most companies, from Samsung to LG to HTC, equips their phones with their own keyboards, often of very different quality. Samsung's...

Have you put a case on your Galaxy S8?

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 27 Apr 2017 12:05 pm
To cover or not to cover your Galaxy S8... Samsung's Alcantara suede case. The question of whether you should put a case on your phone comes down to individual preference, but the Galaxy S8 may be causing more angst in this area than usual. That's because, as good looking as the phone is — in either black, silver or Orchid Gray — it's very slippery, and the sliver of an aluminum frame makes...

Are you jumping from a Pixel to a Galaxy S8 or G6?

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 20 Apr 2017 10:04 am
It may seem silly to jump from phone to phone, but some people are thinking of switching from the Pixel to the Galaxy S8 or LG G6. Are you? The Pixel is only six months old, but there are plenty of owners looking toward the next big thing, be it from Google itself in the form of a Pixel sequel, or Samsung's and LG's latest salvos, the Galaxy S8 and G6, respectively. Over on our forums, Aquila...

Is the Galaxy S8 too tall for its own good?

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 13 Apr 2017 1:00 pm
How tall is too tall, and does the Galaxy S8 breach that invisible divide? "This porridge is too hot!" she exclaimed. So, she tasted the porridge from the second bowl. "This porridge is too cold," she said. So, she tasted the last bowl of porridge. "Ahhh, this porridge is just right," she said happily and she ate it all up. Sometimes it feels like there's no perfect phone out there for you....

Who's going for the Galaxy S8+ over the S8?

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 10 Apr 2017 10:08 am
Are you leaning one way or the other? Last year, there was a clear divide in size and features between the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge — it was even in the name! This year, not so much. The Galaxy S8+ is slightly taller and wider than the Galaxy S8, with a 6.2-inch display over the smaller phone's 5.8-inch panel, but both are curved, and both are very compact. #mn_oembed_c:before...

From the forums: Keeping things clean

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 16 Jan 2016 3:29 pm
A dirty phone
Phones are nasty dirty. They are covered with germs and dirt and all manner of things that make your skin crawl. When the dirt becomes visible, most of us will want to clean things up a bit. So, what's the best way to do that?

From the forums: Is the OnePlus invite system actually a good thing?

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 31 Jul 2015 4:02 pm
OnePlus 2
Every discussion about the OnePlus 2 (just like the One before it) is going to revolve around the process of requiring an invite to actually buy the phone. No matter how much you're a fan of the design, features or software, when it comes to just buying a OnePlus 2 you've gotta stand in line, sign up to be considered or bug your friends on social media. But what if the invite system is...

Can the iPhone 6 pull you away from the Galaxy S5?

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 11 Aug 2014 6:40 pm
Galaxy S5 and iPhone 5s
Does the rumored larger-screen iPhone 6 with new software features have you curious? Now that we have a pretty good idea of when the iPhone 6 will be unveiled (September 9th, if you hadn't heard) and released closely thereafter, people have already gone deep into discussion of whether it's going to be a worthwhile device to pry you away from the one you have in your pocket right now. A big...

New Forums Feature: Embed your best from Twitter and Instagram!

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Posted by James Falconer on 15 May 2014 11:59 am
Embed your best from Twitter and Instagram!
Have you ever wanted to share a tweet or Instagram photo smack-dab in the middle of a forum post? If you have, today is your lucky day! We've just added a new feature to our forums that allow you to easily embed tweets or Instagram content directly into your posts.

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