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Samsung claims the Galaxy S8 Microsoft Edition was just a myth

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By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Nov 30, 2017, 8:04 PM

Samsung claims the Galaxy S8 Microsoft Edition was just a myth

Although Samsung planned to sell a Microsoft Edition of Galaxy S8 at some point this year, the South Korean company backtracked on its previous statements and now says that particular version of its flagship never existed.

The Galaxy S8 Microsoft Edition should have been available for purchase at Microsoft's retail stores, and while they didn't include anything different in terms of hardware or software over the standard models, a Microsoft customization was applied to these phones when the devices were unboxed and connected to Wi-Fi.

Basically, the customization was supposed to raise awareness of the Microsoft's apps like Office, OneDrive, Cortana, and Outlook. Probably nothing more than a PR stunt, but something that certainly attracted some Microsoft fans.

Fast forward several months and Samsung says that there was never a Microsoft Edition of the Galaxy S8, or of any of its other flagships.

Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note8 devices are available in the Microsoft online and retail stores with a unique Microsoft experience which ensures their customers, particularly small-to-midsize business owners and entrepreneurs, a best-in-class productivity experience. There is not a 'Microsoft Edition' brand of any Samsung Galaxy products.

The statement comes at a strange time as Microsoft recently started to sell the Galaxy S8 and S8+ through its online store, while the Note 8 joined them last week.

source: WindowsCentral

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.