{"id":66441,"date":"2017-01-16T15:34:10","date_gmt":"2017-01-16T15:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?p=66441"},"modified":"2017-01-19T13:58:39","modified_gmt":"2017-01-19T13:58:39","slug":"samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-edge-lg-g6-first-cases-info-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/01\/samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-edge-lg-g6-first-cases-info-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Edge &#038; LG G6: first cases &#038; info announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The first cases for three hotly anticipated smartphones &#8212; the Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Edge, and LG G6 &#8212; are now available for pre-order at Mobile Fun. Here&#8217;s what we know about each phone, and what cases are already on our virtual shelves!<\/p>\n<h3>Samsung Galaxy S8 cases<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-66443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/galaxy-s8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/galaxy-s8.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/galaxy-s8-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/galaxy-s8-450x224.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The phone, in brief:<\/strong> The Galaxy S8 (and its larger brother) will sport larger screens than their predecessors, yet be physically the same size thanks to minuscule bezels on all sides.\u00a0USB-C is expected for charging, although a few leaks have seemingly indicated Micro USB instead. Either way, expect the usual internal upgrades, including a powerful Snapdragon 830 chipset.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cases &amp; covers available:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/ghostek-atomic-3-0-samsung-galaxy-s8-waterproof-case-red-62474\">Ghostek&#8217;s Atomic 3.0 case<\/a> is one of the first published images showing the Galaxy S8, including its incredibly thin bezels and other interesting details &#8212; it&#8217;s well worth a look.<\/p>\n<p>Verus Design have also announced cases, including the see-through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/vrs-design-crystal-bumper-samsung-galaxy-s8-case-shine-gold-62488\">Crystal Bumper<\/a>, the stylish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/vrs-design-dandy-leather-style-samsung-galaxy-s8-wallet-case-red-62493\">Dandy Wallet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/vrs-design-simpli-mod-leather-style-samsung-galaxy-s8-case-black-62479\">Simpli Mod Genuine Leather Case<\/a>. There&#8217;s also the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/vrs-design-high-pro-shield-samsung-galaxy-s8-case-steel-silver-62482\">High Pro Shield case<\/a>, which offers better protection through a two-tone, dual-layer design. More cases should be coming soon; check the link below.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/samsung\/galaxy-s8\/cases\">Shop Galaxy S8 cases now &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Samsung Galaxy S8 Edge cases<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-66444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/galaxy-s8-edge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/galaxy-s8-edge.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/galaxy-s8-edge-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/galaxy-s8-edge-450x146.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The phone, in brief:\u00a0<\/strong>We&#8217;re not sure whether to expect a Samsung Galaxy S8 Edge or a Galaxy S8 Plus, with leaks and rumours pointing in both directions. Either way, expect to see two phones of different sizes, with similar internals and perhaps a few substantive changes between the two models &#8212; one report suggested we&#8217;d see a dual rear camera on a theoretical Galaxy S8 Plus, for example.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cases &amp; covers available:\u00a0<\/strong>We&#8217;re happy to announce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/olixar-flexishield-samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-gel-case-blue-62527\">FlexiShield cases<\/a> for the Galaxy S8 Edge \/ Galaxy S8 Plus. These budget cases are made of a flexible gel material, allowing for easy installation and good protection from knocks and scratches. There are three colours available: blue, solid black and 100% clear.<\/p>\n<p>Verus Design have also provided the same cases as for the vanilla Galaxy S8, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/vrs-design-crystal-bumper-samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-case-shine-gold-62503\">Crystal Bumper<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/vrs-design-dandy-leather-style-galaxy-s8-plus-wallet-case-black-62498\">Dandy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/vrs-design-high-pro-shield-samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-case-dark-silver-62497\">High Pro Shield<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/vrs-design-simpli-mod-leather-style-samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-case-black-62496\">Simpli Mod<\/a>. Check below for the latest cases to be announced.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/samsung\/galaxy-s8-plus\/cases\">Shop Galaxy S8 Edge cases now &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>LG G6 cases<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-66445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/lg-g6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1247\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/lg-g6.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/lg-g6-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/lg-g6-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/lg-g6-450x277.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1247px) 100vw, 1247px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The phone, in brief:<\/strong> LG have announced that the phone will use copper heat pipes to spread heat around the phone, preventing any one area from overheating. An extremely wide display with a 2:1 ratio (18:9 compared to the usual 16:9) has also been rumoured. Inside, expect to see a Snapdragon 830 processor, wireless charging and Android 7.0 Nougat. Other features could include waterproofing, minimal bezels and an improved camera. Expect for it to be launched on February 26th, 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cases &amp; covers available:<\/strong>\u00a0At the time of writing, only\u00a0case maker Verus has announced a few different models, each in several colours. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/vrs-design-crystal-bumper-lg-g6-case-shine-gold-62487\">Crystal Bumper<\/a> will be transparent, with options for gold or silver trim, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/vrs-design-dandy-leather-style-lg-g6-wallet-case-black-62489\">Dandy Leather Wallet<\/a>\u00a0has space for your cash and cards, and comes in three classic hues: black, dark brown and wine red. If you&#8217;re looking for more protection, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/vrs-design-high-pro-shield-series-lg-g6-case-dark-silver-62478\">High Pro Shield Series<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/vrs-design-simpli-mod-leather-style-lg-g6-case-brown-62477\">Simpli Mod Genuine Leather<\/a> provide just that, in a range of colours and styles.<\/p>\n<p>We expect more cases will be announced on or just before the phone&#8217;s late February launch date, so check the link below for the latest additions!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/lg\/g6\/cases\">Shop LG G6 cases now &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Wrapping up<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll have many more cases and accessories for these phones in the days, weeks and months to come! In the meantime, why not check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/01\/essential-accessories-for-your-new-android-phone\/\">our favourite universal accessories for all Android smartphones<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.27.4 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad1\" id=\"quads-ad1\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px 0 0px 0;text-align:center;\">\n<div id=\"bari-widget\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first cases for three hotly anticipated smartphones &#8212; the Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Edge, and LG G6 &#8212; are now available for pre-order at Mobile Fun. 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