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Galaxy S8 Tip: Change the app shortcuts on the lock screen
Have your shiny new Galaxy S8 or S8+ all set up and wondering if there is a way to swap those phone and camera shortcuts on the lockscreen with a shortcut to other apps? There most certainly is. It's been an option on all Samsung devices in recent years, and it's present on the company's newest […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
PSA: Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will not fast charge if the screen is on
It's common knowledge that smartphones charge faster if they're left sitting idle. Using a phone while it's charging won't get you the fastest charging times possible, and with Samsung devices, this holds even more weight. As Phandroid points out, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will not charge fast when the phone is actively used […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Like GIFs? Download the Animated GIF camera mode on your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+
Everyone likes GIFs. You've probably shared a ton of them with your friends on Facebook and other social channels, and even wondered at times if you could easily make your own GIFs. Well, some of you might already know it, but for those who don't, Samsung offers a dedicated camera mode so you can record moments […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Here’s how you can extend the battery life on your Galaxy S8 or S8+
For all the specs and features that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ carry, their battery sizes don't seem like enough. In practice, the Galaxy S8+ manages to last impressively long (at least on Wi-Fi), but the Galaxy S8 doesn't fare so well. Some of you might be getting great battery life while some of you […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: How to disable the notification LED
Like most of Samsung's other smartphones, the Galaxy S8 has a front-facing LED indicator that glows whenever you receive a notification or your battery is running low. While some users find it incredible useful, naturally some don't. The good news is: it's super easy to disable. Here's how: Step 1: Open up Settings. Step 2: Tap Display. Step 3: Locate LED Indicator and slide […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: How to shoot 4K video
By default, the recently-released Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ record video in Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 30fps. However, both handsets are more than capable of shooting in gorgeous 4K UHD (3840×2160) — and with a few quick taps on the screen, you can do just that. Here's how: Step 1: Open the Camera application. Step 2: Tap the Settings […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: Capture custom screenshots and GIFs using the Smart Select Edge panel
Seasoned Galaxy Note users will know how the S Pen makes possible a slew of functionality that you won't find on devices without a stylus. One of the features offered by the S Pen on the Galaxy Note lineup is the ability to capture random sections of content on the screen in different shapes and sizes. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: Change screen density to fit more content on the display
Want that tall, narrow display on your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ to be able to show more content on-screen than it does right now? Well, there's a setting for that. You can change the screen density on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ (as well as other Samsung devices running Nougat) to increase (or […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: Slide up or down the camera shutter button to zoom in or out
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ come with a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera that’s broadly similar to that of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. However, Samsung has done some work on the software side to things improve image quality (using Multi Frame Processing) and ease of use (through a newer camera UI). The new camera app […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
How to move all of your data from an iPhone to a Galaxy S8
If you've made the switch from an iPhone to a Galaxy S8, there's a good chance you're going to want to transfer all of your content from iOS to Android. The good news is: it's possible. However, if you don't have an adapter handy to connect the two devices, it's going to take a little […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: How to enable Smart Stay on Galaxy S8 and S8+
The Smart Stay feature, which Samsung debuted with the Galaxy S3 five years ago, is still present in the recently released Galaxy S8 and S8+. However, it's turned off by default. When activated, the Smart Stay feature keeps the screen on while you're looking at it. The feature uses the front-facing camera of the smartphone to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: How to clear unread notification badges from app icons
The default app launcher on the Galaxy S8 and S8+ can show unread notification badges on respective app icons. This makes it easier for users to know which apps have notifications that they haven’t checked out yet. However, it can also get pretty annoying when apps bombard users with useless notifications, It’s quite easy, actually, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: How to activate Bluetooth Dual Audio
The Galaxy S8 was the first smartphone on the market to ship with Bluetooth 5.0, which not only offers improvements to audio, speed and range, but also provides users with the facility to simultaneously stream audio to two sets of wireless headphones or speakers, while letting them to control the volume of the outputs individually. Here's how: […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S8 Tip: Here’s how to enable image stabilization for smoother 4K videos
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ feature a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera with Dual Pixel phase-detection autofocus, OIS, and 4K video recording. These features might seem similar to that of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, but they come with slightly upgraded sensors and a brand new 10nm octa-core processor. This gives Samsung more headroom for things […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Follow these 5 tips to get the most out of your shiny new Galaxy S8
If you've just got your hands on a Galaxy S8 (or Galaxy S8+, for that matter), we'd recommend following these five tips, which include changing the screen resolution, rearranging the placement of the on-screen buttons and sorting applications in alphabetical order, to get the very most out of it. Adjust the transparency of the Edge panel […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
