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PSA: Galaxy S8 and Note 8 get Dolby Atmos with Android Pie
Samsung's 2017 flagships, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8, get support for Dolby Atmos with the Android Pie update. Dolby Atmos was introduced to Samsung's smartphone lineup with the Galaxy S9 when the company finally brought stereo speakers to its flagship line, and we have seen the feature included in many mid-range and budget […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Indian Galaxy S8, Note 8, and A8 users can quick launch the camera via Always On Display
When the Galaxy S8 and S8+ launched in India, consumers in the country were surprised to see that the quick launch camera shortcut mapped to the power button was disabled on the Indian variants. Samsung did this on purpose, as the Indian government necessitates that three presses of the power button should dial emergency services, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Tip: How to view full-screen YouTube videos on the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8
When Samsung introduced the tall and narrow Infinity display on the Galaxy S8, the YouTube app had a dedicated button to make videos fit the entire width of the screen and remove the black bars on the sides. That button disappeared with an update to the app, leaving S8 and Note 8 owners unable to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 Tip: S Pen Translate will make your life easier
The Galaxy Note 8 has several features that will make your life easier and S Pen Translate is one of them. As the name suggests, the feature enables you to perform text translations quickly using the handset's stylus. This feature was also present on the short-lived Galaxy Note 7 and it's nice to see that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Five useful App Pairs for your Galaxy Note 8
Galaxy Note owners have long been able to take advantage of the phablet's large screen real estate to open two apps side-by-side. Samsung made the process of launching two apps simultaneously easier with the Galaxy Note 8. The new flagship has a feature called App Pair. Users can easily create pairings that will always launch […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
PSA: Galaxy Note 8 owners, don’t forget about the fingerprint gestures
The location of the fingerprint sensor on Samsung's 2017 flagships is far from ideal. While some folks have found it easy to adapt to the awkwardly placed fingerprint sensor, some of us haven't and are probably using iris or facial recognition (or the traditional pin or pattern) to keep their device secure. But no matter […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 Tip: You can lock the screen orientation to landscape
Tablets have always allowed one to lock the screen orientation to either portrait or landscape, but the latter has not been possible on smartphones, at least not those made by Samsung. But did you know the ability to lock screen orientation to landscape is available on the Galaxy Note 8, and any device that runs […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 Tip: Hover S Pen to scroll in apps
This is a Galaxy Note 8 feature that some of you might not have discovered yet, particularly those who are new to the Note family. It's possible to use the S Pen to scroll in apps. It's just one of those features that you get the most out of your Galaxy Note experience. We've already […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
How to change Home button long-press behavior on the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8
If you're the owner of a Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, you've probably noticed that long-pressing the Home button toggles Google Assistant. But did you know that you can remap the key to launch a different service? Don't get too excited, though: you will probably just see options like Google Now and […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
How to get the most out of the Galaxy Note 8 Always On Display
Ever wondered how you can get the most out of your Galaxy Note 8 Always On Display? If you have, this guide will walk you through the various customization options that are available. You can change the look of the clock, switch up the backgrounds and even add a custom image to the display. Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
How to set a Live Wallpaper on the Galaxy Note 8
Live Wallpapers have been a part of Android ever since Eclair debuted back in 2009, but, believe it or not, they haven't evolved a great deal since then. Sure, there are a lot more to choose from nowadays and they consume less power, though that's about all that's different. Well, that and the fact Samsung decided […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
How to make a GIF using the S Pen on the Galaxy Note 8
Samsung has carried over the fantastic GIF-making functionality that debuted on the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 over to the Galaxy Note 8, meaning you can continue—or start—turning just about anything into a GIF, which can then be shared to a social network of your choice, within a mere matter of seconds. Why would you want […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
How to encrypt Galaxy Note 8 microSD card to keep data secure
The Galaxy Note 8 comes with 64GB of internal storage. While that's going to be enough for some users, most users will just pop in a microSD card. If you're using one, here's how you encrypt Galaxy Note 8 microSD card. You should certainly do it if you want to keep the data on the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
How to disable the notification LED on the Galaxy Note 8
Just like the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and most of Samsung's other smartphones, the Galaxy Note 8 ships with a front-facing LED indicator that illuminates whenever you receive a notification or your battery is running low. There's no denying the fact it's a useful feature to have, but seeing as it also ships with an […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
How to use Pop-Up View on the Galaxy Note 8
It used to be that when you purchased an Android-powered Galaxy smartphone, Samsung's Pop-Up View swipe-multitasking platform would be enabled out of the box. But nowadays, it's switched off by default, meaning you need to turn it on before you can use it. If you're feeling a little bit lost right now, allow me to […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
