Got a Galaxy S10? You'll find out that... no LED notification, but tap to wake and more

Well, we already did a review and a tips&tricks video detailing all the new and exciting features, but what we learned during our time with the phones is that, as usual, it's the little things that matter. Here's what you'll find once you get your hands on a Galaxy S10e, S10 or S10+:

For the first time in Samsung's S-line history, the S10 trio comes with a factory screen protector preinstalled. Those, however, are not the plastic screen covers that a lot of Chinese phones ship with, which suffice until you get a quality tempered glass one, so don't mess with it. 

Samsung deliberately installed a screen protector material that is durable, scratch- and shatter-proof, while at the same time it works perfectly with the new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor under the S10 and S10+ displays. 

Unless you wear polarized sunglasses, that is, then the protector will distort the image, as you can see in the example on the right with the protector half-peeled.

"We cannot guarantee the experience with screen protectors made of the traditional glass or polyurethane materials," warns Samsung, so word to the wise. If you damage it by any chance, the official replacement from Samsung will run you $29.99, so rest assured the one that comes on the phone is no cheap film protector you'd better replace with glass one. This year, things are different.

Oh, the places you'll go, and the phone dropping you'll do! One can't insure themselves against life, and phone insurance is expensive, so if you want to know how your S10 will fare compared to its predecessors, take a peek below. Spoiler alert: glass backs do crack the same.

Samsung's latest SM-R325 version of the Gear VR headset that already supported 14 different Samsung smartphone models, thanks to its spring-loading mechanism, now can also carry the new Galaxy S10 extended family as well. Needless to say, you'd need Samsung's USB-C adapter, which ships in the box together with your new Gear VR, but not the special adapter they made for the Note 9 that results in a wobblier S10+ lodging. The older Gear VR (2016) would still work, too, though it didn't ship with the awesome remote control, yet you can still get one separately. Other than that, smooth sailing with your oldie but goldie Gear VR, and your brand spankin' new S10 phone.

Macros on life, that's what the Bixby Routines option is and, frankly, if you set aside the time to set up a pattern, your wrist and thumb will be thankful for it. Seriously, check this feature out, you won't be disappointed. There is a rich variety of preset if-then options to choose from, too, covering the most widely used scenarios.

Don't fret now, but if you shine a very bright light over your Galaxy S10 or S10+ displays at an angle, and the screen is off, you will be able to see the contours of the ultrasonic finger scanner underneath the display. That's not to say it will cause burn-in, of course, as some users are worried, and you can see exactly where to lay your finger relative to Samsung's imprinting animation, too.

The $299 (S10 and S10+) and $225 (S10e) repair deductible can make you pause before you decide to carry the S10 family without a case, but at least the screen protector comes pre-installed now. The deductibles are a tad higher than for the S9 and S9+, but let's not forget the new punch hole-in-active-area design that is harder to produce and fit after an incident. Compared to, say, the iPhone XS Max, these prices are a tad lower, too, especially for a shattered rear.

The unorthodox placement of the S10 proximity sensor and the new tap-to-wake function need some additional fine-tuning, it seems. A ton of users are complaining at various forums, Reddit threads and in the Samsung Community that their phones keep getting unlocked in their pockets, inputting characters, and draining the battery faster than they should as a result. 

If you have such problems, remember to turn on the "Accidental touch protection" option under the Display settings, and switch off the "Touch sensitivity" options at the same time. Of course, you can also stop using tap-to-wake and the Always-on Display mode which seems to help but defeats the purpose in the first place.

You are not alone. We recently had an accident with one of our Galaxy S10 units in the office, where the rear camera would suddenly refuse to focus. This made us think back on how many times we've encountered this problem over the years, on different devices. 

Since the same thing that we've been doing to fix the issue in the past worked like a charm on the Galaxy S10, we thought we'd write a few tips that may help you resolve the problem on your device. Usually, it's just a one-time occurrence, because there are tiny things moving around and sometimes, they get stuck. Turn your phone around and give the camera a firm tap with your finger. Seriously, just tap the camera. In most cases, this should help the camera snap back into focus.

When it comes to rattling or clattering noises emanating from your Galaxy S10e, S10 or S10+ when you shake it, don't fret, Samsung hasn't forgotten the surgery knife inside. It even explains why you might be hearing these noises in the respective support topic:

On the Galaxy S10 trio, Samsung has grouped the wallpapers by themed multi-packs in the respective settings section. Choose one, and it will start rotating a set of beautifully styled wallpapers in the same vein every time you unlock the screen. Cool.