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Samsung's latest smartphone and accessories, in pictures

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  • Samsung Galaxy S8+

    Samsung Galaxy S8+

    Samsung's Galaxy S8 and S8+ looks exactly like you expected. The fingerprint sensor has moved to the back, and the screen is larger.

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    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Of course it's waterproof

    Of course it's waterproof

    With an IP68 rating, the Galaxy S8 lineup is dust and water resistant.

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    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
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    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Infinity Display

    Infinity Display

    Samsung's new Infinity Displays take up 83 percent of the front of the S8 and S8+.

    The S8's display measures 5.8 inches, while the S8+ comes in at 6.2 inches.

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    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
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    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • A new home button

    A new home button

    A bigger screen displaced the S8's home button, which is now a pressure sensitive on-screen button that taps you back when pressed.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Same camera, upgraded software

    Same camera, upgraded software

    Samsung is using the same camera found in the S7 lineup, but has upgraded processing software for better photos and video.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • It's really not that big

    It's really not that big

    Despite the large screen size, neither phone feels big in your hand thanks to the curved display.

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    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
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    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • A lot of sensors

    A lot of sensors

    Every model of the S8 comes with a black front faceplate in an attempt to hide the sheer number of sensors placed just above the display.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
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    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Midnight Black is a looker

    Midnight Black is a looker

    Midnight Black will attract as many fingerprints as it does customers.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • USB-C is in

    USB-C is in

    Throw your microUSB cables out, Samsung is all-in on USB-C. Oh, and the headphone jack lives to see another day.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Display, display, and more display

    Display, display, and more display

    It's really impressive how little the bezels on the S8 are.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • A new Gear 360 is coming...

    A new Gear 360 is coming...

    The smaller, more affordable 360-degree camera will launch this spring with 4K and live streaming upgrades.

    samsung galaxy S8

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    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Bixby is more than a voice assistant

    Bixby is more than a voice assistant

    Samsung's personal assistant Bixby is capable of scanning and identifying items. After scanning this book, Bixby displayed purchase options from Amazon.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Yes, Bixby knows wine

    Yes, Bixby knows wine

    After scanning this bottle of wine Bixby displayed vintage, type, and grapes used.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • More scanning

    More scanning

    The new Gear VR didn't return many results, but Bixby did recognize there was text in the frame and offered to translate if needed.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • A stream of your life

    A stream of your life

    Bixby Home is where you can control home automation products, read news, receive reminders, and check weather to name a few.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Smart Things integration

    Smart Things integration

    Naturally, you can control any home automation products connected to Samsung's Smart Things platform directly from Bixby Home.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Check on your fridge

    Check on your fridge

    If you own Samsung's connected fridge, that means you can remotely view what's inside with a few taps of the button.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • The Galaxy S8 as a desktop computer

    The Galaxy S8 as a desktop computer

    With a Dex docking station, a monitor, keyboard, and mouse you can convert your phone into a full-fledged computer.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Ports for days

    Ports for days

    With multiple USB ports, an ethernet port, and an HDMI port you won't run out of ports.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • It looks discreet

    It looks discreet

    The Dex dock looks a lot like one of Samsung's wireless charging docks.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Login screen

    Login screen

    A lock screen displays just as it does on the phone, and you can unlock it using facial recognition or iris scanning tech.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • ​An Android desktop

    ​An Android desktop

    After unlocking the S8 when it's connected to Dex, you're presented with a basic desktop interface. App shortcuts, files, and an app drawer are all there.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Multiple windows

    Multiple windows

    Dex allows users to resize and use multiple windows at the same time. In this photo, the Microsoft Office Suite is being demonstrated.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

  • Citrix and VMWare, oh my!

    Citrix and VMWare, oh my!

    Samsung is working with the likes of Citrix and VMWare to optimize the respective software to run virtual instances of Windows 10 on the S8.

    samsung galaxy S8

    • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
    • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
    • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
    • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
    • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
    • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
    Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

    Photo by: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet

    Caption by: Jason Cipriani

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  • Samsung Galaxy S8+
  • Of course it's waterproof
  • Infinity Display
  • A new home button
  • Same camera, upgraded software
  • It's really not that big
  • A lot of sensors
  • Midnight Black is a looker
  • USB-C is in
  • Display, display, and more display
  • A new Gear 360 is coming...
  • Bixby is more than a voice assistant
  • Yes, Bixby knows wine
  • More scanning
  • A stream of your life
  • Smart Things integration
  • Check on your fridge
  • The Galaxy S8 as a desktop computer
  • Ports for days
  • It looks discreet
  • Login screen
  • ​An Android desktop
  • Multiple windows
  • Citrix and VMWare, oh my!

Samsung announced the Galaxy S8, a new Gear VR headset, second-generation Gear 360, and a docking station that turns its latest smartphone into a full-fledged desktop computer.

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Smart Things integration

Naturally, you can control any home automation products connected to Samsung's Smart Things platform directly from Bixby Home.

samsung galaxy S8

  • Samsung's near-perfect comeback leaves competitors in the dust
  • 11 reasons why Galaxy S8 is better than iPhone 7 for business
  • Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?
  • Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?
  • Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 red display issue
  • Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button
Published: March 29, 2017 -- 15:00 GMT (08:00 PDT)

Caption by: Jason Cipriani

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