Reminder: the Galaxy S8 shipping date is April 18, exactly one week from now

Heads up! Those of you who pre-ordered their Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+  should start their 7-day countdowns today, for Samsung's hot new phones will start shipping as early as April 18 – exactly a week from now.

However, the early start is only for the USA, Canada, and South Korea. Pre-ordering customers there will receive and will be ready to use their new smartphones before April 21, which is the global shipping date for the Galaxy S8 and S8+. This means the rest of the world will have to wait just a little longer.

What's more, fifty thousand Galaxy S8 owners who bought their handsets before May 31 will be treated to a year-long warranty, covering both battery exchanges and 50% discounts for broken screen replacements.

If you are yet to pull the trigger on the latest Galaxy, absolutely consult our line-up of best Galaxy S8 and S8+ pre-order deals prior to your purchase. If you know where to look, you could score some nice bonuses like gift cards, installment credits, and many free gifts like Gear VR headsets, Harman Kardon headphones, and a 256GB microSD card!