Samsung today announced the rollout of Bixby Voice for all Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ users in the United States. The official launch comes after a month Samsung started the Bixby Voice preview for select users. Updated Bixby now allows users to “navigate through select phone apps, services and settings with a combination of voice […]
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Preview Bixby Voice before it goes live in US
Bixby’s capabilities have been limited to a few tricks but Samsung is now looking to expand it by adding voice-control capability. However, before rolling out to every Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ customer in the US, Samsung is inviting limited users to try out Bixyby’s voice feature. Bixby aspires to more than a run-of-the-mill virtual […]
New video proves Galaxy S8 iris recognition can be spoofed
Folks over at Chaos Computer Club (CCC) have published a video spoofing Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+’s iris recognition feature. Apparently, it needs a photo and a contact lens to create a “dummy-eye” for the phone’s iris scanner to believe it as a real iris and unlock the phone. The report says a picture shot with a […]
Accessorize your new Galaxy S8/S8+
If you buy a new iPhone, there are accessories galore available from the first day of release. Many of those accessories are made based on the rumors of what the iPhone will be. Even now, case makers are making iPhone 8 cases based on rumors. The Android ecosystem is not quite so lively, or insane. […]
Software update will solve Galaxy S8 display’s red tint issue
Samsung has confirmed a new software update will solve the red tint issue that handful of users are facing with the Galaxy S8 series. In a statement issued to Wall Street Journal, Samsung confirmed the update will add “a further enhanced ability to adjust the colour setting to their preference”. In other words, Samsung seems […]