Samsung seems to be playing it safe — at least with its battery — as it unveils the Galaxy S8, its first major smartphone since the embarrassing recall of its fire-prone Note 7.

Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S8 phone at a glitzy event in Lincoln Center, New York, Wednesday, with the tech giant eager to draw a line under last year’s Note 7 fiasco.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ top Consumer Reports' ratings with top-notch cameras, displays, and battery life—but they come with big price tags.

With the stakes high, Samsung has delivered a device that legitimately stands out from the rest. The Galaxy S8 is a good enough phone that Samsung can likely leave that Note 7 drama behind ...

NEW YORK -- Samsung seems to be playing it safe with its first major smartphone since the embarrassing recall of its fire-prone Note 7. The Galaxy S8 features a larger display than its predecessor ...

Samsung prices vary depending on carrier and region, but chances are, even the entry-level S8 will cost slightly more than the Essential Phone, which itself is clearly positioned to be a high-end ...

But the stakes aren't just isolated to one company -- phones in general need a jump start, a spark of innovation to get us excited again. Samsung is banking the Galaxy S8 is just that catalyst.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is probably the best looking phone ever made. Too bad the software is a frustrating experience.

Samsung's Galaxy S8 flagship raises the bar for smartphones thanks to its eye-popping display, attractive design, and blistering performance. This Android handset impresses in nearly every way. It ...

Samsung broke the mould with its Galaxy S8 handsets, producing two devices that are the same spec, apart from screen size and battery capacity. If you want this phone, just pick the size that fits ...

Samsung seems to be playing it safe -at least with its battery - as it unveils its first major smartphone since the embarrassing recall of its fire-prone Note 7.

Samsung's devices are more widely available, though. You can get a Galaxy S8 from any carrier or from Samsung unlocked. Essential is only selling the Essential Phone on its website, but it's unlocked.