The Samsung Galaxy Note8

Samsung announced the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note8 at their unpacked event on the 23rd August.

Some of the new features will include:

Display

Camera

The Note8 comes with 2 cameras – a 12 megapixel wide angle lens and a 12 megapixel telephoto lens, meaning you can achieve 2x optical zoom
Dual pixel sensor, means improved quality of low light photos
Optical Image Stabilisation in both cameras
Live Focus mode – has been improved to incorporate the dual cameras – can be used alter the depth of field in real time when taking photos. This is also able to be altered after a photo has been taken and saved

S Pen

It now has a finer tip with improved pressure sensitivity
Translate entire sentences by highlighting them – this also works with currency conversions
Now able to handwrite text messages and create “Live Messages” that are able to be sent to anybody regardless of the receiving phone’s OS
Screen off mode – you can now pin to-do lists to the always on display and edit them without needing to unlock your device

Bixby

The Note8 will support Bixby
New Quick Commands – set up spoken phrases such as “Good Night” and the Note 8 will execute a series of tasks for you i.e. “good Night” your device will; set an alarm, turn on Do Not Disturb, and turn the screen brightness down

Colour

Available in 4 colours globally – Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Grey and Deep Sea Blue
Midnight Black and Maple Gold are the only colours available in the UK

Other specs of note