CES 2018: Samsung UK hints the Galaxy X on a CES 2018 banner.

Is Samsung UK hinting the Galaxy X  or just Samsung X for CES 2018 on that banner?

There have been a lot of rumors about the Samsung foldable phones. Samsung has presented a lot of different designs and patented them, but is uncertain which of the designs will finally arrive at CES 2018.

An in-foldable or out-foldable smartphone? That is the question.

Here are 3 concepts Samsung has:

Which of those 3 Samsung is going to unveil? or is just  an smartphone called Samsung X with new features than the Galaxy S8/S8+?

Source: Samsung UK

CES 2018: SONY Press Conference. Watch it Live!

Watch it live on(SONY)

Join the press conference live stream at 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday, January 8, 2018 to see our President and CEO, Kaz Hirai, unveil a new generation of Sony innovations.  

According to @rquandt on twitter: 

Retail says three Sony devices are a go for release (in Europe) soon. So I'd say CES launch is highly likely. H4113 Black, Silver, Blue, Pink ~350 Euro H4213 Black, Silver, Blue ~450 Euro H4311 Black, Gold ~250 Euro.

We think these would be the new SONY Xperia models for those codes names:

H4113 Black, Silver, Blue, Pink ~350 Euro  SONY Xperia XA2

H4213 Black, Silver, Blue ~450 Euro  SONY Xperia XA2 Ultra

H4311 Black, Gold ~250 Euro SONY Xperia L2.

SONY is going to unveil a range of electronics products at CES 2018 besides smartphones.

Before related post:

CES 2018: SONY sends out invitation for press conference.

Samsung to unveil its new EXYNOS SoC in Jan 4th.

Discover #TheNextExynos that goes beyond a component. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/542sWnQ7EZ

— Samsung Exynos (@SamsungExynos) December 28, 2017

The Next Generation of Samsung Exynos SoC will be unveiled in January 4th, 2018 as the company recently confirmed on a tweet that you can read above.

Reports are saying the chipset that will carry is the Exynos 9810. It is expected the Galaxy S9/S9+ that cleared the FCC recently will sport the new chip.

Both phones will be unveiled at the MWC 2018. 

Before releated post:

UNLOCKED Samsung Galaxy S9+ SM-G965F stops by the FCC.

CES 2018: Are you ready for this?

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Whill is a US manufacturer of Personal EV. www.whill.us

CES 2018: LG to hold press conference in January 8th.

LG is going to hold a press conference in January 8th at 08:00 AM (PST)in Mandala Bay, Las Vegas were the company is going to unveil new mid range smartphones, an AI speaker ThinQ with Google assistant built in, LG Smart TVs powered with the new WebOS 4.0 update, SK10Y sound bar, PK Bluetooth series speakers, new monitors line up and much more.

CES 2018: LG to unveil ThinQ Smart AI Speaker with Google Assistant built in, for Audio and Smart Home.

LG will be using the stage at CES 2018 to announce its first premium smart AI audio product, the LG ThinQ Speaker, which not only produces high-quality sound but comes with Google Assistant built in. 

LG teamed up with Google to ensure that the LG ThinQ Speaker delivers all the conveniences which comes with having a digital assistant at your side. And LG ThinQ Speaker isn’t only a smart companion, it is also a personalized voice-activated interface for LG’s smart home appliances.

For example, the LG ThinQ Speaker can be set to turn on an LG appliance with the simple spoken command, “OK Google, talk to LG, turn on the air purifier.” 

Best of all, the speaker makes no comprises on sound thanks to Meridian Audio technology. LG ThinQ Speaker’s High Resolution Audio is compatible with high quality lossless files, giving it the ability to faithfully recreate sounds that were originally recorded in the studio.

LGNewsroom.

LG launches DeepThinQ artificial intelligence platform for develope AI products.

LG Electronics recently launched an artificial intelligence brand, ThinQ, which greatly enhances its utilization and accessibility to its deep artificial intelligence platform, DeepThinQ, and accelerates the development of artificial intelligence products and services.

Recently, LG Electronics has deployed its proprietary Deep Learning-based artificial intelligence technology into a platform that can be easily used and distributed to all organizations in the company. The name of the platform is DeepThinQ 1.0.

This platform is meaningful because it enables easy integration of artificial intelligence technology into a wider range of products. Anyone who is interested in artificial intelligence will be able to use the platform to develop artificial intelligence products.

Deep Thinking 1.0 is equipped with various artificial intelligence functions such as voice / video / sensor recognition, space / human body detection, etc., which have been secured based on the data accumulated since the 90's since LG Electronics. Currently, the operating system that supports it is expanded to Android (Android) and webOS (webOS) in addition to Linux, so that developers can utilize it more variously.

DeepScunch 1.0 also includes a "data learning" feature, which is the heart of deep learning technology. Products that will take advantage of the DeepSync platform will be smart enough to use a variety of usage information sent to the cloud server and learn by themselves.

Deep Thinking, unlike conventional general purpose artificial intelligence technology, provides a function optimized for the 'product' used by the customer and the space in which the customer operates. This is also the direction of LG Electronics artificial intelligence technology.

Deep Thinking products understand not only the external environment but also the patterns of customer life. For example, if indoor air quality is poor, we recommend that customers run air purifiers, recommend a laundry course dedicated to the weather, recommend a dedicated laundry course for customers who exercise frequently, In the middle of the night when the refrigerator is not open, the refrigerator automatically operates by power saving.

Deep sinks are also used in commercial applications. As LG Electronics introduced through airport robots,  technology to increase the voice recognition rate by removing ambient noise  technology to control the robot to get accurate position and to operate smoothly is useful in crowded space

Earlier, LG Electronics established an artificial intelligence laboratory under the CTO division in June and is accelerating research on artificial intelligence. Deep Thinking 1.0 is also the result of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence. LG Electronics is evolving various specialized functions of Deep Thinking.

Meanwhile, in line with the open strategy of the recently launched artificial intelligence brand 'ThinkQuest', LG Electronics plans to provide the user with a complete user experience by linking various artificial intelligence technologies and solutions to the DeepSync platform.

"Deep Thinking, an artificial intelligence platform, has evolved based on accumulated data from artificial intelligence appliances and commercial robots," said Park Eul-pyeong, chief technology officer at LG Electronics. "Deep Thinking will enable LG Electronics to differentiate itself from other artificial intelligence products and services "He said.

LG Korea.

UNLOCKED Samsung Galaxy S9+ SM-G965F stops by the FCC.

Samsung is clearing up the certification of the Galaxy S9 Plus as SM-G965F by the FCC before launch in the USA. We also know the Galaxy S9 SM-G960F also passed by the FCC already.

These certifications are for the UNLOCKED models.

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Before related post:

MWC 2018: Samsung preparing for Galaxy S9 smartphones series production.

CES 2018: SONY sends out invitation for press conference.

Sony has reportedly started sending out media invites for its event at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018. The event is scheduled to take place on January 8, 2018. The CES 2018 will begin from January 9 to January 12 in Las Vegas. 

The SONY Press conference will take place in Las Vegas at CES 2018 in January 8th at 17:00 local hour. The SONY booth is #17300

SONY is expected to unveil a range of products at the event, ranging from smartphones to camera, Smart TVs, audio and more. (as you can see on the above official first pic of SONY france )

Interestingly, multiple reports suggest that the company might launch a new flagship device at the event. Sony is already reported to be working on different smartphones ranging from flagship to mid-range.

Recently, a new Sony device bearing model number H8266 was leaked online on Geekbench. The listing reveals that the Sony H8266 has 4GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 1.77 GHz octa-core processor. The handset is based on the Android 8.0.0 Oreo operating system. 

Sony H8266 is rumoured to feature 5.48-inch full HD screen. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor and 3210 mAh battery. On the software front, the phone will run on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. It is said to have dual rear cameras of 12-megapixel sensors and a 15-megapixel front-facing camera. The Sony H8216/H8266 will be measuring 157 x 78 x 8.1mm and weighing 159 grams. 

Previously, new Sony smartphones with model number H8116 and H8166 was found in user-agent profile. The leak reveals that the smartphone will bear a 4K display with a screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. It will be backed by the latest Android Oreo operating system. Multiple reports suggest that the smartphone could be the successor of the Xperia XZ Premium and it would be the third phone from Sony to feature a 4K resolution display.

Moving on, the user-agent profile also reveals two models of the H82XX series including H8216, H8266, H8276 and H8296. 

The profile reveals that the smartphones will feature a Full HD display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and it will run on Android Oreo as well.

All these information have to be confirmed officially by SONY.

MWC 2018: Samsung preparing for Galaxy S9 smartphones series production.

Concept by Benjamin  Geskin

Samsung Electronics started preparing for production of its next strategic Smartphone ‘Galaxy S9’ series. It decided on parts that will go into Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus and started supply and demand process of necessary parts. New Smartphones will be mass-produced as finished products starting from January. It is likely that they will be then introduced to the public in February and released in March.

According to industries on the 26th, Samsung Electronics started ordering parts that will go into Galaxy S9 series and it asked its partners to mass-produce main boards for Galaxy S9 series. Samsung Electronics decided to use ‘SLP (Substrate Like PCB)’, which is considered as a next-generation HDI (High Density Interconnection) board. It is planning to fill 60% of demands for entire boards with SLPs. 

Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Korea Circuit, Daeduck GDS, and Ibiden will be in charge of initial production of main boards. Although ISU Exaboard put its name as a supplier, it is expected to join other suppliers starting from January as its preparation is somewhat late.

SLP, which stands for Substrate Like PCB, applies ‘MSAP (Modified Semi Additive Process)’, that is used for manufacturing of semiconductor boards to HDI board. Main point of this process is to make refined lines, which are difficult to implement through current methods, through MSAP in order to support high performance while making boards smaller.

Mass-production for camera modules that will go into Galaxy S9 series also started. According to industries, Partron and Power Logics started initial production of front camera modules that will be used for selfies. Front camera will be composed of an iris recognition camera and a regular camera. Integrated camera that combines both iris recognition camera and regular camera will be used for Galaxy S9 while S9 Plus will have separate iris recognition camera and regular camera. 

While Patron is the main vendor for Galaxy S9’s front cameras, Power Logics will be in charge of front cameras that will be used for Galaxy S9 Plus. 

MCNEX and CAMSYS will participate as secondary suppliers for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus respectively. Samsung Electronics divides its partners into primary and secondary suppliers depending on their capabilities in development and production in order to have stable supply and demand of Smartphone parts.

It is decided that Galaxy S9 Plus will have a dual-camera and this will be the first time when Samsung Electronics is going to insert dual-cameras into Galaxy S series. However Galaxy S9 is going to have a single camera just like Galaxy S8 series. It seems that Samsung Electronics made such decision after considering differences between Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. Samsung Electronics and Samsung Electro-Mechanics are planning to start mass-producing rear dual-cameras and single cameras that will go into Galaxy S9 shortly.

Samsung Electronics is planning to introduce Galaxy S9 series in Barcelona at the end of February of next year and start selling them on markets in early March. Reason why it is preparing for production even though there are still two to three months left before the official release of Galaxy S9 series is because it can announce and sell them at the same time by securing inventories ahead of time. It is expected that Samsung Electronics will produce Galaxy S9 series starting from January for about two months and release them globally at the same time.

Production of Galaxy S series has significant impact on South Korean and foreign Smartphone parts manufacturers. Samsung Electronics sell about 40 million to 50 million Galaxy S series every year. Because Galaxy S series have high sales volumes and require high-performance parts, status of their supplies has huge impact on Samsung Electronics’ performance. It is heard that SLP’s unit cost is at least 20% more expensive than that of HDI board.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are expected to be announced at MWC 2018 in Barcelona.

CES 2018: LG to release WebOS 4.0 upgrade with new features.

LG is expected to upgrade its WebOS for Smart TVs from version 3.5 to 4.0 in 2018. The new version will focused on "connectivity" that will form Smart Home enviroment, IoT (Internet of Things) and will arrive with AI (Artificial Intelligence) assistant and  voice recognition  for voice commands.

WebOS 4.0 will strengthen connection and compatibility between devices and apply AI technologies.

LG Electronics also worked with Google, Amazon, and Naver and introduced speakers that are applied with various AI platforms.

“WebOS 4.0 will be mostly applied to Smart TVs are also being applied to other home appliances such as digital signage, beam projector, refrigerator, and washing machine.” said a representative for an industry, and will escalate to other Smart home appliances.”

LG usually announced the  WebOS updates at CES events , we hope LG will unveil the upgrade to WebOS 4.0 at CES 2018, as well. (TBC)

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CES 2018: Samsung to display the Notebook 9 Pen (2018) and Notebook 9 (2018)- Video. Specifications.

Introducing our latest laptop, the Notebook 9 Pen - it’s everything you can possibly expect. Log in with just a look or the touch of your finger. The S Pen, 360-degree hinge and ultra-light body will give you maximum flexibility, and the one-of-a-class RealView display can be viewed perfectly from the sides as well as the front, whether you’re indoors or out. Experience the laptop that was built with you in mind, from your privacy to convenience. 

Upgrade Your Digital Lifestyle with the New Samsung Notebook 9 Pen and Notebook 9 (2018)

Lightweight and powerful, with a long-lasting battery, the Samsung Notebook 9 Pen with the built-in S Pen and Notebook 9 (2018) are ideal for those that need to get things done on the go

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.  announced in December 14th,2017 the new Samsung Notebook 9 Pen and three new versions of the Samsung Notebook 9 (2018), offering a mobile computing experience that matches how people are using their PCs: whether at work, on the go and everything in between. Designed to deliver the best in mobility, these four new notebooks ensure a computing experience that is powerful, portable, connected and secure. When paired with the latest productivity tools and services available from Samsung, the Notebook 9 Pen and Notebook 9 (2018) are the perfect complement to match a lifestyle where work or play can happen anywhere and at any time.

“At Samsung, we have long felt that technology must fit within the lives of the consumer, not the other way around. Over the past several years, the lines between our personal and professional lives have started to blur creating the need for technology that allows us to connect, collaborate and share from anywhere,” said YoungGyoo Choi, Senior Vice President of the PC Business Team, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “The new Samsung Notebook 9 Pen and enhanced Samsung Notebook 9 (2018) and Samsung Notebook 9 Pen offer our customers premium, powerful and portable devices that provide the tools to securely work from anywhere, breaking the boundaries of previously accepted standards for what a notebook should be.”

Samsung Notebook 9 Pen: Superb flexibility, portability with S Pen and convertible hinge.

The Notebook 9 Pen brings a thoughtfully refined design to the 2-in-1 PC. Its full metal chassis with premium magnesium aluminum – lighter than aluminum – alloy called Metal12™ provides durability while keeping it super light at 2.2 pounds. The 360 degree hinge provides flexibility for users to convert to a tablet from a laptop with ease by rotating the keyboard behind the screen for convenience.

The Notebook 9 Pen provides ultimate convenience with a built-in, refined S Pen that gives users the freedom to doodle, write, sketch, paint and more. The S Pen is battery free, built into the device and designed for immediate use. The S Pen can recognize 4,096 levels of pressure with a fine 0.7mm tip and convenient tilt detection to allow a more natural writing and drawing experience. When the S Pen is removed from the notebook, Air Command automatically launches providing convenient S Pen shortcuts, Samsung Notes and Autodesk Sketchbook, so that users can write, draw and create immediately.

Samsung Notebook 9 (2018): Powerful design, yet lightweight and thin.

With three different versions offering a 13.3” to a 15” screen and enhanced graphics capabilities, the Notebook 9 (2018) weighs up to 2.84 pounds and measures 15.4mm, one of the lightest and thinnest notebook devices in its class. The bezel around the screen measures 6.2mm providing a more immersive experience. This means great portability without sacrificing screen size, as well as a stronger, more durable metal body featuring Metal12™ which provides durability while keeping it super light.

The device also provides always-on power thanks to the 75Wh Hexacell battery, Samsung’s largest and most powerful battery placed inside a notebook. For the times when charging is necessary, it also supports fast charging.

Living a Blended Lifestyle.

The new Samsung Notebook 9 Pen and Notebook 9 (2018) feature key improvements designed to support our personal and professional lives. These features include:

•Notebooks designed for mobility – both devices are among the thinnest in their class for easy portability, and working on-the-go. Made from Metal12™ complemented by Micro Arc Oxidation (MAO) technology, both devices are lighter than most metal laptops, yet durable with the advanced MAO treatment of oxide coating on the surface to ensure to-do lists get finished regardless of where life takes you.

•Added security and convenience – both devices come with Windows Hello built-in for secure authentication through the fingerprint sensor without having to type in a password, while the Notebook 9 Pen also features an IR front-facing camera for facial recognition login through Windows Hello. Both PCs feature the Privacy Folder for storing sensitive data.

•High-quality performance – combining the best in portability with a high-quality display and strong performance, the RealView display brings a bright and accurate premium image, with lifelike colors and incredible brightness ideal for using the device both indoors and out. Both devices also feature the latest 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor and Samsung Dual Channel Memory for quick speeds to handle jobs like running multiple programs or viewing and rendering high-quality graphics without reduced performance or speed.

•Productivity and collaboration – Samsung offers several tools that appeal to tech-savvy professionals such as Samsung Link Sharing, which allows users to transfer videos, photos and documents stored on their PC to another computer or smart device*. Additional software solutions available on both devices include Samsung Message that enable users to send messages from their PC to contacts saved on their smartphone**, as well as preinstalled Voice Note for voice-activated note taking, and Studio Plus for custom content creation and editing.

Availability

The Samsung Notebook 9 Pen and Notebook 9 (2018) will be available in select countries starting in December 2017 in Korea, and in the first quarter of 2018 in the U.S. Both the Notebook 9 Pen and Notebook 9 (2018) will be displayed at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.

Specifications:

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Science: In the near future your broken phone screen will repair itself in 30 seconds.

The cost of replacing a broken screen is usually high.

 The amazing glass that repairs itself in 30 seconds when it breaks.

It happens even to the most cautious of mortals: at some point, distraction through, the cell phone escapes from the hands and ends up on the floor with the screen shattered.

Replace it is often expensive, so many, if they are lucky that the phone continues to work, prefer to go through life with the screen broken.

But now, a team of Japanese researchers seems to have found a solution to the problem.

Led by Professor Takuzo Aida of the University of Tokyo, they created a new type of crystal that has the ability to repair itself.

Glass, which has the potential to be used for the screen of mobile phones and other fragile devices, is made of a lightweight polymer that recomposes its own breaks when pressed with the hands.

Unlike other previously created materials that "heal" alone, this polymer does not need temperatures in the order of 120º C to reorganize its structure.

It is repaired simply by pressing manually for 30 seconds, at a temperature of 21ºC.

Accidental discovery.

The magnificent properties of the material were discovered by chance by graduate student Yu Yanagisawa, when he was working on the creation of a glue.

Without wanting to, Yanagisawa cut the surface of the polymer.

He almost had no time to mourn the incident, when he noticed that the edges of the broken surface were sticking together again.

The young man repeated the process to check what he had just discovered and noticed that, in addition, the glass recovered its original firmness in a couple of hours.

The new polymer, the researchers said in the study published in the journal Science, is "very robust from the mechanical point of view while it can be quickly repaired by applying pressure on fractured surfaces."

"I hope that the glass that repairs itself becomes a new material friendly to the environment, that you do not need to throw when it breaks," Yanagisawa told the Japanese media NHK.

BBCWorld.

It`s Official: Samsung introduces the Galaxy A8/A8+ 2018. Specifications.

Samsung Introduces the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) with Dual Front Camera, Large Infinity Display and Added Everyday Features

A practical, stylish and convenient smartphone series with serious attitude

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the latest additions to the Galaxy A series: the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018).

The Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) feature a Dual Front Camera, a large Infinity Display and stunning ergonomic design that draws on Samsung’s flagship design heritage and experience. With additional everyday features, the Galaxy A series is more stylish, practical and convenient than ever before.

“With the release of the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018), we’re bringing our customers’ favorite features from our flagship smartphones, such as the Infinity Display and our first Dual Front Camera with Live Focus, to our Galaxy A series, which is already known for its premium design”, said Junho Park, Vice President of Global Product Planning, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. 

“The Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) exemplify our continued dedication to meeting the needs of our consumers by providing them with greater choice and convenience.”

Snap bright, clear selfies with the 16MP F1.7 rear camera and 16MP+8MP F1.9 Dual Front Camera, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. The Dual Front Camera is made up of two separate cameras so you can switch between the two to take the type of selfie you want – from close-ups with the background to portrait shots with a clear and crisp background. And with the advanced Live Focus feature, you can easily adjust the bokeh effect before or after you take the picture to create high-quality images.

From day to night, the advanced camera makes sure you capture sharp images, even in low-light conditions. The new devices also allow you to customize your photos with fun options, from adding stickers to your selfie or highlighting a culinary extravaganza with Food Mode.

Shaky video footage will be a thing of the past with video digital image stabilisation (VDis) technology, and with an added hyperlapse feature, you can now create time-lapse videos that let you record, tell and share even longer stories.

When watching movies or playing games, the latest Galaxy A devices set a new standard for uninterrupted, immersive viewing experiences. The Infinity Display goes beyond the bezel with an immersive 18.5:9 display ratio1, so that you can view the whole scene across your screen for the ultimate cinematic experience. 

The large screen is supported with ergonomic curved glass on the back and front. Its sleek glass and metal frame, smooth curves and comfortable grip make it even easier to watch or interact with content on your phone. The Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) are available in four colors including black, orchid grey, gold and blue to suit your personal style2.

Both devices will continually keep you informed with the Always On Display, meaning you can get information at a glance without unlocking your phone. With Samsung Pay3, there’s no need to bring your wallet with you every time you go out. Supporting Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) and Near Field Communication (NFC), the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) can be used virtually anywhere you can tap or swipe your card. Every transaction via Samsung Pay is secure, yet very simple. All it takes is one swipe and one fingerprint scan.

Offering IP68 water and dust resistance4, the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) can withstand the elements, including sweat, rain, sand and dust, making it suitable for nearly any activity or situation. The Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) support microSD cards so you can expand your storage capacity by as much as 256GB, and are the first in the A series to support Samsung’s Gear VR.

The Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) will be available in early January 2018. 

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※ Features and functions will vary by market and mobile operator

※ All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

1Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners

2Color availability may vary by country

3Availability of service may vary by country

4Carrying an IP68 dust and water resistance rating.

Based on test conditions of submersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.

Before related post: CES 2018: Samsung will introduce the Galaxy A8/A8+ 2018 at CES, confirmed.

CES 2018: Samsung will introduce the Galaxy A8/A8+ 2018 at CES, confirmed.

The Korean site ETNEWS is confirming that Samsung will introduce the Galaxy A8/A8+ 2018 at CES 2018 event in Las Vegas Jan 9-12.

The mobiles will have  18:9 Infinity Displays and inherits Galaxy S8 design that has almost zero bezel. They are also installed with AI (Artificial Intelligence) service called Bixby Home and Bixby Remind functions. However they are not installed with Bixby Voice function.

Galaxy A8 series are installed with Samsung Pay and fingerprint recognition function and have USB Type C Charging Port and 3.5mm earphone jack. They support ‘Split View’ that allows one to use multi-window screen and ‘Pop-Up View’ that allows one to use many windows at the same time. Galaxy A8 Plus will be the first Galaxy A series to have 6-inch super AMOLED display. The Galaxy A8 will have a 5.5 inch screen.

You will get 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 16 MP main camera, a 16 MP + 8 MP dual selfie shooter, as well as a 3,500 mAh battery if you go for the bigger model.

Galaxy A8 series will be released in South Korea sometime during the middle of January.

Before related posts: What Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 color do you like? Infinity Display is flat. Pics.  and Samsung mid range smartphones will start coming with Infiniy Display. First Galaxy A8/A8+ 2018. Pics.Video.

What Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 color do you like? Infinity Display is flat. Pics.

Is well known the Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 will arrive anytime soon this late December or early January 2018 and in 4 colors: Gold, Blue, Orchid Gray and Black.

On the pictures below you can observe the Galaxy A8 in those 4 colors and also notice the Infinity Display is flat and does not reach to the edges like the Galaxy S8/S8+ and Note 8, in other words is not almost bezel less. Please compare with the last picture.

Samsung Galaxy S8 with flip cover:

Before related post:  Friday, December 15, 2017 Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530 flip covers with the device. New hands on video.