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Samsung Galaxy S8 Reportedly Receiving Update That Brings AR Emoji, Super Slow Motion, September Security Update

Samsung Galaxy S8 Reportedly Receiving Update That Brings AR Emoji, Super Slow Motion, September Security Update 501v6

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 18 September 2018 14:32 IST

The latest software update for the Samsung Galaxy S8 is over 553MB in size 2q15r

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy S8 is now receiving the September Android security patch
The latest software update also upgrades the camera experience
It comes after Samsung released a similar update for the Galaxy Note 8

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Just Snapdragon 835 in the US has also reported about its arrival.

As per the addresses 24 vulnerabilities ranging from high to critical.

In addition to the September Android security patch, the software update for the Galaxy S8 includes AR Emoji that is designed to counter Apple's Animoji. The feature lets you create your 3D virtual avatar that can be used as an emoji. You can personalise your AR Emoji by changing its hairstyle or clothes and share it as a GIF, photo, or video. Once you've installed the latest software update on your Galaxy S8, you can create your AR Emoji by tapping the AR Emoji option from the newest Camera app.

The upgraded Camera app also includes the Super Slow Motion feature that was originally found on the Galaxy S9. However, unlike the offering video recording with 960fps at 720p for up to 0.4 seconds on the Galaxy S9, Samsung has brought 480fps at 720p for either 0.2 or 0.4 seconds to the Galaxy S8. This means that you may notice some differences between the slow-motion videos recorded on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S8. Having said that, the update ultimately brings the advanced feature to the Galaxy S8.

Several s from Europe have already confirmed the arrival of the latest software update on their Galaxy S8. But the same update is yet to reach other regions. It could just be a matter of a few days now.

You can check for the latest update on your Galaxy S8 by going to Settings > Software Updates > updates manually.

Last week, multiple Galaxy Note 8 s confirmed the arrival of the September Android security update. That update also included the new Camera experience that includes AR Emoji and Super Slow Motion feature.

Samsung Galaxy S8 5q3v5q

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Gorgeous looks and excellent construction quality
Brilliant displays
Phenomenal camera quality
Class-leading performance

Bad
No flat screen option
Nearly unusable fingerprint reader
Software stuffed with unnecessary features

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S8 review

Display 5.80-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 8895

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3000mAh

OS Android 7.0

Resolution 1440x2960 pixels

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