UAE claimed an emphatic 10-wicket victory over the Netherlands
At the Unpacked event in New York, Samsung acknowledged a "challenging" past year in which it "learned many lessons".
Of course, once you fall down, the right thing to do is getting back up. So here's what Samsung wants you to know about its new flagships.1. Refined design
And if you're wondering where the physical home button is, it's now "invisible", embedded beneath the screen, along with customisable recent and back soft keys.
Your colour options: Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Arctic Silver, Maple Gold and the new Orchid Gray.2. A unified experience
3. See more - lots more
And with the device's high dynamic range capabilities, you see exactly what a film's creator wants you to see.
In addition, the S8's new Snap Window feature allows a user to pin a specific area from a recently-used app to the top of the screen, while continuing to use the space below.4. Snappier camera
Meanwhile, the 8MP front camera now has better autofocus features for better selfies - plus one more important thing we'll get into in a little while.5. Hey, Bixby!
With its multimodal functionality, Bixby's voice feature will let you take control of multiple apps at the same time using voice and touch interchangeably. Its vision interface, meanwhile, can detect what you're looking for and respond accordingly; for example, point it to some product and it will tell you where you can buy it. It also has a reminder feature, which you can set up so you won't forget to do anything.
And you can launch Bixby via its own dedicated button on the left side below the volume rocker, or just by simply saying "Bixby".6. PC-worthy?
7. All eyes on security
And if you're wondering where the fingerprint scanner is, it's been relocated to the back, to the right of the camera lens.8. It's your remote control
Samsung Connect will also be able to support third-party devices with the SmartThings hub in the future.UAE pre-orders start April 1; pricing announced
The offer will be across the nation's major retailers and Samsung brand shops, as well as through samsung.com. However, stocks will be limited and it will be on a first-come-first-served basis, the company said in an e-mailed statement to Khaleej Times.
"We know that our customers are excited to get their hands on our latest flagship, which is why we are giving them the option of pre-ordering the device to ensure they are amongst the first to own it," Tarek Sabbagh, head of the IT and mobile division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, said in the statement.
"However, we urge consumers to get down to their favourite retailer and pre-book the device sooner than later due to limited stocks."
The 5.8-inch Galaxy S8 will be priced at Dh2,799 while the 6.2-inch Galaxy S8+ will go for Dh3,099.
alvin@khaleejtimes.com
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