Samsung Galaxy S8

Picked up my phone on Sunday, very impressed so far.
Great response time & performance.
Case wise I got a firm body glove with a protector.
 
Can one set Bixby to automatically pull in new content? Or do you have to manually refresh

I see the dots ie the settings, but don't see where this option is..
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Also for those using TouchWiz, how do you get notification badges for all your apps or those you want to have. I see only whatsapp showing a badge
 
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Galaxy S8 Live Focus mode could arrive via a software update

The Galaxy S8 doesn’t have a dedicated telephoto lens like the Galaxy Note 8 so the hardware isn’t there to provide detailed depth information. However, it’s possible to achieve a similar effect with software.

Google is doing that with the new Pixel handsets. It uses the camera’s dual-pixel autofocus technology to generate a depth map and apply the bokeh effect. It won’t be as good as what a dual camera system can capture, in theory, but will be useful for extracting the blur effect from a single camera.

Someone reached out to Samsung support and asked if the Galaxy S8 portrait mode (same thing) will arrive via a software update with an implementation similar to that of the Pixel 2? The user was told that there is no information available regarding their query yet, “but we hope that you will get portrait mode update with the next SW.”

This isn’t an outright admission that the Galaxy S8 Live Focus mode is being developed and will be out soon. It certainly doesn’t feel like one. For all we know, the support rep could merely be sympathizing with the wishes of the user. Moreover, Samsung’s support reps have a history of providing conflicting information so don’t take this at face value just yet.

The fact remains that this can be achieved with a single camera and some clever software. Whether or not Samsung will do it for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ remains a mystery for now.
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https://www.sammobile.com/2017/10/17/galaxy-s8-live-focus-mode-arrive-via-software-update/
 
Got mine as my upgrade over the weekend. Still in the box, though, as I haven't found a decent cover/screen protector.
 
The Voice said:
Got mine as my upgrade over the weekend. Still in the box, though, as I haven't found a decent cover/screen protector.
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Tried the tempered glass screen protector and although it didn't pop off after 2months use, it does start to look ugly around the edges after a while with dust sticking to it.. Then purchased the soft "plasticy Samsung original Screen protector. It's edge to edge and was about R129 for a pack of 2. Not tempered glass but at least protects from scratches.
https://za.mobilefun.com/official-samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-screen-protector-twin-pack-63092
 
Magandroid said:
Tried the tempered glass screen protector and although it didn't pop off after 2months use, it does start to look ugly around the edges after a while with dust sticking to it.. Then purchased the soft "plasticy Samsung original Screen protector. It's edge to edge and was about R129 for a pack of 2. Not tempered glass but at least protects from scratches.
https://za.mobilefun.com/official-samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-screen-protector-twin-pack-63092
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Where did you find stock at that price? been looking everywhere
 
Nimz said:
Where did you find stock at that price? been looking everywhere
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https://www.hi-online.co.za/plp/acc...&e=27e9Z1z140p8&f=sku.activePrice|BTWN+79+579

Don't know why there is a slight price difference between the S8 and S8+ on their website. When I went to the store both models were the same price and told them what I saw on the website. They gave it to me at the lower price. I would have paid the higher price anyway as it was much cheaper than at the other places I've seen.
 
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