samsung galaxy s8 plus

Just wanted to give a heads up to anyone with a Galaxy S8 / S8+ who finds themselves short on time and needs to charge their device as quickly as possible: Fast Charging doesn't work when the screen is on. This has actually been the case since the Galaxy S6, so it's not really anything new. The...

The Spigen Rugged Armor Extra is a high quality TPU case for the Galaxy S8 with extra protection. The rugged design provides extra thick shock absorption in the corners thanks to reinforced TPU and air pockets. The rest of the case, however, is standard TPU fare. With the exception of the...

The Spigen Slim Armor case for the Galaxy S8 Plus is a rugged case offering some of the highest drop protection you can find. It has a dual layer design with a hard outer shell that's more for looks than anything. The most interesting part is the kickstand. It's rather flimsy, but still gets the...

Spigen's Liquid Air case is a high quality, precision cut TPU case for the Galaxy S8 and S8+. It's wonderfully crafted featuring a soft, matte finish and unique diamond pattern etched into the back. This gives the case a look all its own and not only looks great, but feels fantastic. Inside the...

The Spigen Thin Fit case is one of the thinnest cases you can buy for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ you can buy. Although it comes in a variety of colors to perfectly match the Galaxy S8, only the black model features a non slip soft touch finish (SF Coated non slip). It's a smooth rubbery finish that...

Speck's Presidio case is essentially the more minimal version of their Presidio Grip case. That's to say the case features only the hard outer shell, minus the rubber ridges of the Grip. This makes it slightly more slippery, but there's plenty of protection the case offers. The inner frame of...

Speck has long made a name for themselves by offering high quality, durable, and uniquely designed cases for countless mobile devices. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ is no exception, with the Speck's Presidio Grip cases being some of the best money can buy. They're a little higher priced than most...

The VRS Design Simpli Mod for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ is a snap-on hard shell case that features a premium leather back. This gives the case its own distinct look and is definitely a more professional looking than your standard hard shell case. Although it's a thin, the Simpli Mod case still...

The VRS Design High Pro Shield case for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ is a dual layer TPU case with a unique brushed finish on the back. It's complimented by a hard plastic bumper that wraps around the entire frame of the device, giving it a splash of color and added protection. The case is is tough...

The VRS Design Crystal Bumper case for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ is a clear TPU case that provides equal parts style and protection. Because it's clear, the natural color of your device still shines through and the plastic accents that around the outer frame add a little splash of color. Overall...

The VRS Design Damda Glide is a fun wallet style case for the Galaxy S8 and S8+. The case features a door on the back with a unique "semi auto" sliding mechanism that snaps open/shut. There's not as much storage space as the Damda Folder, but should be more than enough space to keep a few cards...

The Incipio Octane Pure case features a "co-molded" design. There's basically two materials used on the device, a clear polycarbonate back, and TPU bumper (rim) that surrounds the device. This allows your phone's natural color to shine through, while providing a splash of color around the frame...

Incipio's Esquire Series case for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ is a high-end -- borderline luxury -- case. The outside of the case is outfitted in sort of textured fabric, giving the phone a unique feel. Inside, the interior is lined with with a soft micro suede. Although it's not a slim case, it...

The Olixar X-Duo is a two-layered case with TPU and hard polycarbonate. The main piece is TPU with a carbon fiber texture. The bumper is hard plastic with a metallic finish. I like 2-piece cases like this. You get a nice soft interior with hard protection where it matters. The carbon fiber...

This case is comprised of an inner TPU case and an outer impact-resistant exoskeleton with a built-in kickstand. The ArmourDillo is a tough protective case has been designed for those with an active lifestyle. This case has become a classic. I've used it with a bunch of different phones. The...

This case/cover is really interesting. It's a super thin TPU case that covers the back and front of the phone. It’s so thin that you can easily use the touchscreen through the case. I'm not sure how I feel about this case. I love the idea of having a cover on the display. It makes it nearly...

The Caseology Vault II is a flexible TPU case for the Galaxy S8+. The back has a nice carbon fiber texture that feels much nicer than the glass. Buttons are covered and the corners have a shock-absorbent cushion. I like the look and feel of this case. I'm not usually a big fan of carbon fiber...

The Galaxy S8 has Bluetooth 5.0. Most devices are still on 4.0. One of the benefits of 5.0 is the ability to connect to multiple speakers. Here's how to do it. Go to Settings > Connections Make sure Bluetooth is turn on Tap the three-dot menu icon Select Dual Audio Toggle it on Now all you do...

If you're a diehard techie, you know Settings is where all the goodies can be found. Nowhere is that more apparent than on Samsung devices. If you're curious about all that the Galaxy S8+ can do, I recorded a "deep dive" into the Settings app. I went through ever single section and explained all...

Game Tools is a set of advanced options for use while playing games on the Galaxy S8+. If you do a lot of mobile gaming, you will want to check out the Game Tools. Open a game If this is the first time, you'll be asked to enable Game Tools The bottom right button lock and dim the screen, so you...

The Galaxy S8+ has a very nice camera with a bunch of handy features. Here are a few useful tips to help you get the most out of it. Open the Camera Tap the Settings icon Select Picture size Change it to 4:3 (12M) to use the full 12 megapixels Do the same for the Front camera You should also...

If you want to keep a close eye on battery life you should show the exact percentage in the status bar. This gives you more detailed info than the battery icon can. Go to Settings > Device maintenance Tap the Battery button Select the menu icon Tap Advanced settings Toggle on Percentage on...

Hiding apps is a great way to clean up your app drawer without uninstalling apps. The apps won't show up in the drawer, but they're still installed on your phone. Open the app drawer Select the menu icon Tap Settings Select Hide apps Select all the apps you want to hide Tap APPLY

If you're not a fan of Samsung's default keyboard on the Galaxy S8+, it can be easily changed to something else. First, you'll need to download a keyboard from the Play Store, like Gboard. Go to Settings > General management Select Language and input Select Default keyboard Choose your keyboard...

If your Galaxy S8+ is misbehaving or you're selling it to someone else, you can perform a factory reset. This will erase everything and make it like it was when you first powered it on. Go to Settings > General management Select Reset Select Factory reset Tap the Reset button Enter your...