Windows 10 is the first version of Microsoft’s desktop operating system that’s designed to run on devices with either x86 or ARM processors. But the ARM version is designed for tablets and notebooks rather than smartphones. That hasn’t stopped developers from porting Windows 10 on ARM to run on phones though. Last year developers figured […]
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Microsoft is selling Samsung’s Android phones
The Microsoft Store currently sells Windows phones from Acer, Alcatel, and HP… but you probably shouldn’t buy them, since Windows Phone is pretty much a dead platform at this point. But Microsoft also recently started selling two Android phones: you can now buy the Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ from Microsoft. The phones have […]
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Samsung Galaxy S8 adds Daydream VR support
Samsung may sell its own Gear VR headsets for customers that want to use a Samsung phone as a virtual reality device. But now the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ also support Google’s Daydream View headset. Actually, it should support any Daydream-compatible headset. It’s just that Google is the only company to offer one […]
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Deals of the Day (7-31-2017)
The Samsung Galaxy S8 carried a list price of $720 and up (for a carrier unlocked model) when it launched earlier this year. But now you can score one for as little as $550. That’s the price Samsung is charging for an unlocked (GSM + CDMA) midnight black Galaxy S8 with 64GB of storage when […]
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Samsung launches Bixby voice assistant Early Access program in the US
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8+ may have dedicated keys for the company’s Bixby virtual assistant software. But the full version of Bixby wasn’t ready to go when the phones first launched… at least not in the United States. While South Korean customers could use Bixby to speak to their phones, customers in the US could […]
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How do you feel about the war on smartphone bezels?
Over the past few years we’ve seen smartphone bezels get thinner and thinner, until they’ve almost started to disappear altogether. But that’s led to some odd design choices. Xiaomi put a muffled speaker below the screen of the Mi Mix. Samsung moved its fingerprint sensor to the back of the phone on the Galaxy S8 […]
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Samsung and LG smartphone displays with 4 curved edges under development?
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 smartphone features dual curved edges, with the display bending over the left and right sides of the display giving the phone a bezel-less design along its longest sides. But future smartphone displays might have curves along all four edges, enabling device makers to build phones with nearly nothing but screen on the […]
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Samsung Galaxy S8 with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage launching in China
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 smartphone has a striking, high-res display, a speedy processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage… in most of the world. If you happen to live in China though, you’ll be able to buy a Galaxy S8 Special Edition phone with 6GB of memory and 128GB of storage. Samsung currently has no […]
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Samsung Galaxy S8 face recognition can be tricked by a photo (balancing security and convenience is hard)
3 Comments on Samsung Galaxy S8 face recognition can be tricked by a photo (balancing security and convenience is hard)There are a bunch of ways you can try to prevent folks from unlocking your phone without your permission. Most phones let you set up a numeric code, or PIN that you can enter. Some let you use an alphanumeric password. Or you can require the user to swipe a pattern across the screen. And […]
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Microsoft to sell Samsung’s new Android phone (with MS apps)
Microsoft may have its own smartphone operating system, but it’s not exactly widely used. So in an effort to meet its customers where they are, the company has been releasing apps for Android and iOS… and now Microsoft is even planning to start selling Android phones. Paul Thurrott reports you’ll be able to buy a […]