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Samsung Galaxy S8 launch: How the internet reacted

Samsung S8: How Twitter reacted  - Getty Images North America
Samsung S8: How Twitter reacted - Getty Images North America

Samsung has just unveiled its new ‘iPhone killer’ flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and S8+.

It's Samsung’s first smartphone launch since its global recall of the fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 after cases of overheating and sometimes exploding batteries were reported.

Key specs | Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+

"The Samsung Galaxy S8 ushers in a new era of smartphone design and fantastic new services, opening up new ways to experience the world," Samsung mobile president DJ Koh said.

"The Galaxy S8 is our testament to regaining your trust by redefining what's possible in safety and marks a new milestone in Samsung's smartphone legacy."

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