Samsung high-end smartphone "Galaxy S8 / S8 +" corresponding to bezeless design · virtual assistant · iris authentication · PC conversion dock appeared

Samsung is a flagship smartphone "Galaxy S8"And 6.2 inches large screen"Galaxy S8 +We announced. Differentiation from the iPhone stands out, it is becoming a high-end smartphone.

Galaxy S8 / S8 + | Samsung Japan
http://www.samsung.com/jp/product/galaxy-s8/

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 + Deliver Stunning Infinity Display, Connected |
http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/press/Discover-New-Possibilities-with-the-Samsung-Galaxy-S8-and-S8:-Smartphones-Without-Limits

New mobile solution powered by Samsung smartphone equipped enhanced | Samsu
http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/press/Samsung-DeX-Enables-Productivity-for-Mobile-Workers-by-Extending-the-Smartphone-to-a-Desktop-Environment

The features of the Galaxy S8 series can be checked with the official movie below.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 +: Official Introduction - YouTube


In the Galaxy S8 series, not the edge model of the curved display, but the 5.8 inch (2960 × 1440) screen and the 6.2 inch (2960 × 1440) big screen model are released. In addition, the vertical aspect design of the organic EL display screen aspect ratio of 18.5: 9 is adopted.


The biggest feature is "Infinity Display (Infinity Display)" and Samsung's display, which draws an edge line curved almost without bezels on both sides.


With the 3D edge screen we used in the edge series ......


It is designed to combine smoothly curved lines on both front and back.


Thanks to this design, fitting when I put it in my hand is good.


SoC is Qualcomm'sSnapdragon 835Or Samsung'sExynos 8895Equipped. 4 GB of LPDDR 4 memory, 64 GB of UFS 2.1 storage, OS is Android 7.0 Nougat.


Flat back panel where the protrusion of the rear camera has disappeared. The fingerprint authentication sensor was moved to the side of the rear camera.


The Galaxy S8 is equipped with a micorSD card slot and can upgrade storage up to 256 GB.


Glaxy S8 with 3.5mm earphone jack supports capless waterproofing. Because it has dust-proof and waterproof performance equivalent to IP68, worry is not necessary even if it is sudden rain.


It supports not only quick charging but also wireless charging.


In order to realize the infiniti display, the home button is changed to the display under the pressure. The "return" and "history" buttons can also be operated with pressure.


As a result of embedding the home button, the fingerprint authentication function moved to a place hard to push a little on the back upper part.


However, since Galaxy S 8 has an iris authentication function, opportunities to use fingerprint authentication seem to decrease sharply.


Even when you can not use fingerprint authentication, you can unlock just by moving your eyes into the circle that appears on the display.


The Glaxy S8 is equipped with the virtual sharing function "Bixby". Bixby can operate with voice, letter and touch, it will make accurate judgment according to TPO.


Pressing the Bixby button on the side launches Bixby Home, and keep pressing and talking with Bixby. Incidentally,Bixby voice control planned to correspond to English, Spanish, Koreanis.


As the reminder is displayed according to the time, the user can confirm the schedule just by swiping the card in the right direction.


It is also possible to search for images captured with the camera, and transfer to the shopping site as it is.


In addition, the Galaxy S8 also says high camera performance. Front camera with F value of 1.7 million pixels also supports autofocus and clear photography is possible even in places with low illumination.


The dual sensor rear camera with F value of 1.7, 12 million pixels also supports 4K movie shooting.


It is also possible to change the focus by the image processing function. You can also enjoy blur as if you shot with a single lens camera.


In addition, the Galaxy S8 corresponds to the dedicated dock "DeX Station" for use like a desktop PC.


Just put the Galaxy S8 series in the dock ... ...


"Windows ContinuumAs you can see, you can operate smartphones on a large screen. DeX Station has 4K compatible HDMI port, USB port, LAN port.


At the same time with the Galaxy S8 series, a new model of the simplified VR headset "Gear VR" also appeared.


VR content usage will be improved by dedicated controller.


Also, the 360 ​​degree camera "Gear 360" will be redesigned with renewed design.


The new Gear 360 has two 8.4 million pixel fisheye lenses, and it corresponds to the H.265 MP4 movie. Combined with the Galaxy S8 series, 360 degree live movie streaming is possible.


Samsung's new flagship model Galaxy S8 / S8 + features a virtual assistant "Bixby" capable of recognizing voice, text and images, iris authentication function, IP68 waterproofing, wireless charging, IoT home appliance control "Samsung Connect"We are trying to differentiate it from the iPhone in terms of function and design, such as adopting the bezelless design" Infinity Display "of the unique edge line curved and iPhone's in-display home button, which is full of features not found on the iPhone .

The global version of the Galaxy S8 series will be released on April 21, 2017, but the sale in Japan is undecided. However, since Japanese official website has already appeared, it seems that you can expect sales in Japan, but I'm worried that Japanese is leaked by Bixby's voice support.

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Samsung announced that Samsung's large-screen high-end model Galaxy Note 7, which had been recalled due to explosion and ignition problems, will resold the collected terminal as a refurbished item (serviced item). It is noteworthy whether the new generation Galaxy Note 7 that can be expected to sell at a considerable discount price does not eat the demand of the Galaxy S8 series.

Samsung to Set the Principles to Recycle of Returned Galaxy Note 7 Devices in an Environmentally Friendly Way - Samsung Global Newsroom
https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-to-set-the-principles-to-recycle-of-returned-galaxy-note-7-devices-in-an-environmentally-friendly-way