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Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Will Be the World’s First Phone With Bluetooth 5.0   Samsung IN BRIEF In addition to boasting a number of other innovative features, Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus smartphones will be the first to come equipped with Bluetooth 5.0, which should improve their range and speed. As useful as Bluetooth is, it can also be annoying. The tech is great when you can get it to work, but because its connection is largely dependent on its compatibility with other devices and the surrounding environment, it can be an unreliable alternative to wired headsets and cords. The arrival of Bluetooth 5.0 could change that. Bluetooth 5.0 is twice as fast as the current standard (4.2), and it offers four times the range. That means it can connect to compatible tech like smartwatches or smart home devices that are up to 240 meters (800 feet) away.  Bluetooth 5.0  is expected to further advance the internet of things (IoT) experience, and ...

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, surprise! In all seriousness, after months of ( truly unparalleled ) leaks Samsung’s 2017 flagship smartphones are here and a lot has changed. Mostly for the better, but there is also some stagnation and a few areas of possible regression. So what has Samsung got right with the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus and which model should you buy, if any? Let’s take a look... Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus shown proportionally Design & Display - Bigger Without Being Bigger? Without doubt the headline change to Samsung’s new flagships are their displays. Both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus get huge new 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch displays respectively, but the best thing about this is impact these massive panels have had on their size: Galaxy S8 - 148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm ( 5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31-inch), 155g (5.36oz)Galaxy S8 Plus - 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm (6.00 x 3.09 x 0.31-inch), 173g (oz) Versus Galaxy S7: 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 m...