Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) - product specifications

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Samsung Introduces the Galaxy A8 (2018) with Dual Front Camera, Large Infinity Display and Added Everyday Features

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced on 19th December, it's the latest addition to the Galaxy A series: the Galaxy A8 (2018).

The Galaxy A8 (2018) features a Dual Front Camera, a large Infinity Display and stunning ergonomic design that draws on Samsung’s flagship design heritage and experience. With additional everyday features, the Galaxy A series is more stylish, practical and convenient than ever before.

“With the release of the Galaxy A8 (2018), we’re bringing our customers’ favourite features from our flagship smartphones, such as the Infinity Display and our first Dual Front Camera with Live Focus, to our Galaxy A series, which is already known for its premium design,” said Conor Pierce, VP of IT & Mobile, Samsung UK & Ireland. “The Galaxy A8 exemplifies our continued dedication to meeting the needs of our consumers by providing them with greater choice and convenience.”

Snap bright, clear selfies with the 16MP F1.7 rear camera and 16MP+8MP F1.9 Dual Front Camera, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. The Dual Front Camera is made up of two separate cameras so you can switch between the two to take the type of selfie you want – from close-ups with the background to portrait shots with a clear and crisp background. And with the advanced Live Focus feature, you can easily adjust the bokeh effect before or after you take the picture to create high-quality images.

From day to night, the advanced camera makes sure you capture sharp images, even in low-light conditions. The A8 (2018) also allows you to customise your photos with fun options, from adding stickers to your selfie or highlighting a culinary extravaganza with Food Mode.

Shaky video footage will be a thing of the past with video digital image stabilization (VDis) technology, and with an added hyper-lapse feature, you can now create time-lapse videos that let you record, tell and share even longer stories.

When watching movies or playing games, the latest Galaxy A device offers immersive viewing experiences, with an Infinity Display that delivers an 18.5:9 display ratio¹, so that you can view the whole scene across your screen for the ultimate cinematic experience. The large screen is supported with ergonomically curved glass on the back and front. Its sleek glass and metal frame, smooth curves and comfortable grip make it even easier to watch or interact with content on your phone. In the UK and Europe, the Galaxy A8 (2018) will be available in three colors, black, gold and orchid grey to suit your personal style².

The device will continually keep you informed with the Always On Display, meaning you can get information at a glance without unlocking your phone. With Samsung Pay³, there’s no need to bring your wallet with you every time you go out. Supporting Near Field Communication (NFC), the Galaxy A8 (2018) can be used almost anywhere you can tap your card. Every transaction via Samsung Pay is secure, yet very simple. All it takes is one swipe and one fingerprint scan.

The Galaxy A8 (2018) offers IP68 water and dust resistance⁴ and supports microSD cards so you can expand your storage capacity by as much as 256GB. It is also the first in the A series to support Samsung’s Gear VR.

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Samsung Galaxy Smartphones Available at Never-Before Prices on Flipkart During ‘New Pinch Days’ Sale

Samsung India, the country’s biggest and most trusted consumer electronics brand, has partnered with e-commerce giant – Flipkart, to offer a series of deals on Samsung Galaxy smartphones under the ‘New Pinch Days’ sale. During the three-day sale, starting December 15, consumers will be able to buy Samsung Galaxy smartphones at never-before prices.

During the ‘New Pinch Days’ sale, Samsung Galaxy On Nxt (64GB), one of the best-selling Samsung Galaxy ‘On’ series smartphones, will be available at an unbelievable price of INR 11,900 with a flat discount of INR 6,000. Samsung Galaxy S7, another best-seller flagship, will be up for grabs at an extremely attractive price of INR 29,990 along with an extra INR 5,000 off on exchange.

In addition, there will be offers on Galaxy J3 Pro and Galaxy On5. Customers will also get an instant cashback of 10% on all the products when purchased through HDFC debit and credit cards.

“We are happy to spread the joy this festival season with exciting offers, exchange schemes and cashback offers that will allow consumers to purchase and enjoy their favourite Samsung Galaxy smartphones,” Mr. Sandeep Singh Arora, Vice President, Online Business, Samsung India, said.

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Vodafone Offers 2GB Data Per Day, Unlimited Local And STD Calls And More At Rs 348 To Counter Jio’s Rs 399 Plan

Vodafone Offers 2GB Data Per Day, Unlimited Local And STD Calls And More At Rs 348 To Counter Jio’s Rs 399 Plan. This Vodafone plan which was first launched in August this year comes as a major competition to Airtel's Rs 349 plan and Jio's 399 plan that offer exciting deals for its prepaid customers.

New Delhi, December 14: Telecom major Vodafone India has revised its Rs 348 pack for prepaid customers to counter rival Jio and Airtel’s disruptive offers. Under the new plan, users who got 1GB of data per day will now be able to get 2GB data per day. This means prepaid users are eligible to effectively get a total of 56GB of data along with voice calling facilities for 28 days at Rs 348. The plan, which was first launched in August this year comes as a major competition to Airtel’s Rs 349 plan and Jio’s 399 plan that offer exciting deals for its prepaid customers.

The entry of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio in September 2016 waged a data war in the telecom sector, forcing rival telcos to slash their tariff rates to retain their customers. Since then, all the major telcos including Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, and others have been revising their plans and rolling out new ones to benefit customers.  Under the newly upgraded Vodafone plan, the telco is providing unlimited local, STD, and roaming calls with a daily cap of 250 minutes. This means Vodafone users taking up this plan will be able to make voice calls not more than 25 minutes every day, after which a 1 paisa per second will be charged. It had to be noted that the users can use 1000 calling minutes in a week.

As per reports, users are also eligible for a 5 percent cash back on availing the 348 plan from the app and website. If we were to compare this plan with Airtel and Jio, the Rs 349 Airtel plan offers 2GB 4G data per day, 28-day validity, free calls, and 100 SMSes per day while the Jio’s Rs 309 plan offers 49GB data at 1GB per day and 49-day validity, along with free calls, 3,000 SMSes, roaming outgoing calls.

Source: Yahoo News

Samsung’s Inaugural ‘Happy Hours’ Sale Off to a Flying Start

Samsung India’s inaugural ‘Happy Hours’ sale got off to a great start with consumers logging on to Amazon and Samsung Shop to buy Galaxy On7 Pro & On5 Pro at an attractive price. Samsung ‘Happy Hours’ is an exclusive property created by Samsung in partnership with e-commerce portal Amazon.

Samsung ‘Happy Hours’ is aimed at surprising customers with exciting deals and offers on smartphones and consumer electronics. The first offer went live at noon today with Galaxy On7 Pro & On5 Pro units flying off the shelves.

“We are extremely delighted to see the overwhelming response to our first ever “Happy Hours” sale on Amazon and Samsung Shop. The next edition of the “Happy Hours” will continue to have special deals and offers.” Sandeep Singh Arora, VP Online Business, Samsung India.

“We are thrilled by the remarkable customer response received on Amazon.in for the first Samsung “Happy Hours” event held earlier today, on the Galaxy On7 Pro & On5 Pro. We look forward to continuing delighting our customers every week with such amazing offers” said Noor Patel, Director – Category Management, Amazon India.

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