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Samsung debuts rugged version of S8
The S8 Active comes just weeks ahead of Samsung’s planned debut of its next flagship device
Samsung is introducing a new model for its Galaxy S8 smartphone line featuring a larger battery, metal frame and shatter-resistant screen. The Galaxy S8 Active, which the South Korean company says has passed military specification testing, is geared towards users in environments such as extreme outdoor sporting events and construction sites, where a standard device may succumb to wear and tear. The S8 Active comes just weeks ahead of Samsung’s planned debut of its next flagship device. The Suwon-based company has scheduled a media event in New York on August 23 to unveil a new smartphone that is expected to be called the Galaxy Note 8. It would be the first redesign to the Note line since the Note 7 battery debacle in 2016. The S8 Active will initially be exclusive to the US market and AT&T as the carrier, Samsung said. Samsung has previously sold "Active" versions of previous Galaxy smartphones. The S8 phone receiving the rugged makeover is the smaller, 5.8-inch model. Samsung also...
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