Website design By BotEap.comIt’s been a busy six months for mobile phone manufacturers.

Website design By BotEap.comFirst came Apple with the iPhone 8 followed by the highly anticipated iPhone X. Google stepped in with its Pixel 2. Now it’s Samsung’s turn to join the party.

Website design By BotEap.comThe new Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are ready to chat, text and enjoy the view.

Website design By BotEap.comWhile the phones aren’t “game changers,” they do represent big strides in improvements, which Samsung says are most important to consumers.

Website design By BotEap.comThe phones are the same size as their predecessors, the S8 and S8+. The screens are a bit bigger and brighter.

Website design By BotEap.comAn advanced camera is on board along with stereo speakers.

Website design By BotEap.comSome fun new add-ons that Samsung thinks users will really enjoy are enhanced slow motion video, AR emoji, and photo language translation.

Website design By BotEap.comLike other Samsung phones, the S9 is waterproof. They include an infinity display, a headphone jack, and wireless charging.

Website design By BotEap.comBetter audio is promised for streaming audio and video can be slow, no, we mean really slow. Slower than that actually.

Website design By BotEap.comCell phone cameras keep getting better and the S9s click the same way. Like its recently updated competitors, the devices take sharper photos in more challenging light.

Website design By BotEap.comThe phones have a dual camera with a new dual aperture that adjusts to light like the human eye. You need more light, you can have it. You need less light, you can have that too.

Website design By BotEap.comThe improved camera will help you with your video recording. In fact, there is a slow motion tool that can take videos 32 times slower than normal.

Website design By BotEap.comSlower video can give you some unusual shots. Whatever the outcome, Samsung will automatically mix in some music with it to accompany the appearance of your efforts.

Website design By BotEap.comRecord something festive and you’ll get some happy sounds. Take something a little more serious and Samsung will match that too. The music can be adjusted as needed.

Website design By BotEap.comMany are familiar with Snapchat’s Bitmoji app. The S9s have something similar called AR Emoji. It will take your selfie and turn it into an emoji sticker. Hair and clothing can be customized. Glasses and other accessories are easily added. You can also appear as a bunny or a cat.

Website design By BotEap.comNo matter what your emoji taste is, it all appears in 18 preset GIFs attached to the keyboard.

Website design By BotEap.comNeed something translated? Phones can help with that too. Just like the Google Translate app, you can hold it up to a sign and get a translation in your native language. The app works in 54 languages.

Website design By BotEap.comNot to be outdone by Apple, Samsung phones feature enhanced facial recognition called “Smart Scan.” Now facial recognition is combined with a scanner. A new tool allows you to open the phone with the iris or the full face depending on the sunlight.

Website design By BotEap.comAudio is touted to be clearer and louder on AKG-tuned stereo speakers. Samsung claims that the sound is 1.4 times more powerful than previous Galaxy phones. Dolby Atmos technology will provide a multi-dimensional sound experience similar to that of a cinema.

Website design By BotEap.comAvailable colors include black, blue, and purple. A gray option will be available later.

Website design By BotEap.comUnsurprisingly, the price is on par with similar phones, but still under $1,000. The S9 will cost just over $700, while the S9+ will set you back around $840.

Website design By BotEap.comWhile various updates make the phones more versatile and fun, the wow factor is less than with other product debuts. Still, the new S9 adds enough pop to provide a real Android-based challenge to the Apple X and other competing mobile devices.