Neowin News Feed for: Note8

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note8 will reportedly not get the new One UI [Update]

Steven Parker — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 12:16:01 +0000

Although it seems almost certain that the S8, S8+ and Note8 will get the Android Pie update, a spokesperson for Samsung has thrown doubt on whether they will be eligible for One UI. Read more...

Get a free Gear VR with controller worth £119 with purchase of a Galaxy Note8 in the UK

Steven Parker — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:56:01 +0000

Did you know that Samsung released a new Gear VR especially to fit the larger Note8? Well, now it can be yours along with a purchase of a new Galaxy Note8 in the UK, while stocks last. Read more...

EU/UK Deals: Just Black Pixel 2 XL for €699.99, Black or Gold Galaxy Note8 for only €615.99

Steven Parker — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:32:01 +0000

Why is it that North America gets all the best deals? They don't though, you just need to look around a bit. We've found two top handsets with deep discounts that are still up for grabs in Europe. Read more...

Samsung announces Winter Olympics Galaxy Note8

Paul Hill — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:16:01 +0000

Samsung has announced that it will provide Olympians and Paralympians, as well as other staff involved with the games, with a new Winter Olympics edition of the Samsung Galaxy Note8. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Note8 gets discounted by $150

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 22:46:01 +0000

If you were hoping to get your hands on the Galaxy Note8 for a discounted price, you're in luck. The unlocked handset has been discounted by $150 for a limited time and also has a U.S. warranty. Read more...

Some Galaxy Note8 users experiencing device freezing issues

Hammad Saleem — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 12:00:03 +0000

According to latest reports, some Samsung Galaxy Note8 users are also facing problems with their units. Most users reported that their device freezes when they are working with Contacts app. Read more...

Consumer Reports recommends Galaxy S7 over the iPhone 8

Hammad Saleem — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:46:02 +0000

The latest ratings released by Consumer Reports will not please the folks at Apple as it recommends customers to go for the Galaxy S7 instead of the iPhone 8 because of better features. Read more...

Portrait mode could arrive on Galaxy S8 and S8+ with software update

Steven Parker — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 09:52:01 +0000

While it might not be immediately obvious that Galaxy S8 and S8+ users are green with envy at the Note8's included Portrait mode thanks to its dual cameras, the feature could arrive for the S8 too. Read more...

Samsung allows users to disable the Bixby button with new update

Dreyer Smit — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 12:52:01 +0000

If you were inconvenienced by the Bixby button that comes standard with every Samsung Galaxy Note8 and S8 device, you will now be able to disable the button completely in a new update. Read more...

Samsung's Galaxy Note8 is not getting support for 4K 60fps video capture

Rich Woods — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 21:20:49 +0000

Earlier today, reports emerged that Samsung's latest flagship phone will gain support for 4K 60fps video recording. The product listing has been changed back, as it was just a typo. Read more...

Samsung updates official Note8 specs to include 4K 60FPS recording

Dreyer Smit — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 09:40:01 +0000

Trying not to be outdone by its competitors over in Cupertino, Samsung quietly updated the product page for the Galaxy Note8 to include support for 4K 60FPS recording, matching the new iPhone range. Read more...

Samsung says that Galaxy Note8 pre-orders are the best ever

Rich Woods — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 19:38:02 +0000

Samsung announced today that there have been more pre-orders for the company's new Galaxy Note8 phone than there have been for any previous Galaxy Note handset in this amount of time. Read more...

T-Mobile users could get the Note8 early as the carrier prepares pre-orders for shipment

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:02:01 +0000

If you pre-ordered your Samsung Galaxy Note8 from T-Mobile, chances are you might have received a text indicating that your order was being prepared. If that's the case, it might arrive early. Read more...

Best Buy is already discounting the Samsung Galaxy Note8, promising up to $150 in savings

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:34:01 +0000

On August 24, retailers and carriers will start the pre-order process for the Galaxy Note8. It appears that Best Buy will be offering up to $150 off the retail price of the phone out of the gate. Read more...

Samsung could be giving away some enticing accessories with its upcoming Galaxy Note8

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:28:01 +0000

Next week, Samsung will announce its Galaxy Note8. According to new information, the firm will have a promotion in which it will offer those who pre-order a choice of free accessories. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Note8 dummy model appears, showing us more of what we've already seen

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 07:24:01 +0000

We are only a week away from the official reveal of the Galaxy Note8 and the leaks just keep on coming. The latest is of a dummy model and shows off the dual camera and complete exterior. Read more...

First live images of the upcoming Galaxy Note8 get leaked, S Pen spotted as well

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:44:01 +0000

First real-life pictures of Samsung's Galaxy Note8 have been leaked, conforming to the previously released renders. These images feature the S Pen as well, similar to the one accompanying the Note7. Read more...

Samsung dominated as manufacturers shipped a total of 360 million smartphones last quarter

Dreyer Smit — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:04:02 +0000

The research firm released its latest numbers for the smartphone market, showing steady growth in shipments for the latest quarter with Xiaomi also seeing a healthy gain in shipments. Read more...

A new leaked image gives us another look at Samsung's Galaxy Note8

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 05:26:01 +0000

We are only a few weeks away from the release of the Galaxy Note8 but it appears that a new leak has given us another look at the front of the device. Samsung will announce the handset on August 23. Read more...

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note8 might come with a new color option

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 12:36:02 +0000

A new rumour has just surfaced, suggesting Samsung's upcoming addition to the Galaxy Note series, the Note8, will keep in line with a Samsung trend and arrive with at least one new color option. Read more...

New renders of the Galaxy Note8 give us our best look yet at Samsung's next flagship

Stergios Georgopoulos — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 18:54:01 +0000

New renders that have been created by smartphone case maker Ghostek, based on schematics and information that have leaked from the factory, give us our best look yet at Samsung's Galaxy Note8. Read more...

Galaxy Note7 Fan Edition teardown reveals what we already knew

Dreyer Smit — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:00:01 +0000

The reworked Samsung Galaxy Note7 fan edition has received the teardown treatment and revealed the new internals implemented by the company, including a smaller battery and antenna. Read more...

Samsung might have just shown off the Galaxy Note8 on its Twitter account

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:00:01 +0000

It is quite rare when a company will accidentally show off a new handset ahead of its release window, but it looks like Samsung might have done just that with a new image that was posted to Twitter. Read more...

Samsung's Galaxy Note8 gets a close-up of its dual camera lens, along with a new render

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:20:02 +0000

Although Samsung has not announced a date, we could be a couple months away from the official reveal of the Galaxy Note8. For now, we will have to be content with a new image of the camera. Read more...

Alleged image of a screen cover for the Samsung Galaxy Note8 surfaces on twitter

Mina Esapa — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 21:54:01 +0000

Amid a flurry of leaked images and videos alleging to show the Samsung Galaxy Note8, an image purporting to be a glass protective cover for the Samsung's upcoming device has surfaced on Twitter. Read more...

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 will solve the fingerprint sensor issues experienced by the S8

Dreyer Smit — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 12:02:01 +0000

Users of the Samsung Galaxy S8 have had a tough time with the fingerprint sensor on the device after Samsung positioned the sensor next to the camera. This caused unintended issues with photos. Read more...

Samsung's Galaxy Note8 gets revealed, if a new accessory render is accurate

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 23:54:01 +0000

Over the past couple of weeks, leaks about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note8 have been coming in fairly regularly. Now, it appears a potentially accurate case render shows off the handset in full. Read more...

A Galaxy Note8 render appears, showing the handset's dual lens camera

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 19:12:01 +0000

A new render has emerged that shows off Samsung's Galaxy Note8. The handset offers a dual camera and its fingerprint reader is located on the rear. The handset is expected in the next few months. Read more...

This is why the Galaxy Note8 won't have a fingerprint reader embedded under the display

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:40:02 +0000

While it was confirmed that the Galaxy Note8 wouldn't arrive to market with an embedded fingerprint reader under the display, we now know what kind of issue the firm experienced with the technology. Read more...

Samsung's Galaxy Note8 could be revealed at an Unpacked event in August

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 06:24:01 +0000

While Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Note8 is indeed coming, there was only speculation about when it would arrive. Now, it appears that a tentative date has been set for sometime in August. Read more...

Samsung reportedly won't offer an in-display fingerprint reader on the Galaxy Note8

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:38:02 +0000

Those hoping for a better solution on the Galaxy Note8 for its fingerprint reader, prepare to be disappointed. A report has surfaced that the upcoming device won't offer an in-display sensor. Read more...

Potential front glass for Galaxy Note8 makes its way online

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 27 May 2017 03:20:01 +0000

With confirmation that Samsung is indeed working on the Galaxy Note8, it comes as no surprise that leaks are starting to trickle to the internet. Today, there is a video of the alleged front screen. Read more...

Some Note7 owners can upgrade to upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 or Note8 for half price

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:04:01 +0000

Samsung is rolling out an upgrade program where Note7 users in South Korea will be able to upgrade their devices to a Galaxy S8 or Note8 for half the price of the existing Galaxy S7. Read more...