Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be launched on May 31

If you want to buy a Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ in the US, but you don't want to tie your (wireless) life to any particular carrier, you should be happy to know that unlocked variants of both handsets will be officially available starting May 31.

Apparently, the only authorized locations to sell unlocked S8 units are Best Buy stores and Best Buy's website - in addition to Samsung's own US website. This explains why you may be seeing unlocked S8 and S8+ phones offered by other retailers at higher prices.

Speaking of prices, an unlocked Galaxy S8 costs $724.99, while the unlocked Galaxy S8+ is offered for $824.99. Both smartphones are already available to pre-order from Best Buy and Samsung, coming with a free Entertainment Kit (including a Clear View cover, a 64 GB Samsung EVO+ microSD card, and six months of Netflix).