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You heard of it and you know it, the fidget spinner is one of the mysterious yet fascinating toys today and causing a craze among the kids, even up to the point of schools are banning it (lol). Initially designed to aid children with autism, many people including adults are even taking it a bit too far trying various and creative ways to make it fun and cool. It might seem like a harmless toy, but it can be quite dangerous if used intentionally to destroy things like how GizmoSlip did with the Samsung Galaxy S8.

Electronics insurer Square Trade recently revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus are the most fragile phones they've ever tested in their breakability test video. Considering the Infinity Display glass front and back, this doesn't really come as a surprise but it really highlights the need to get a good protective case with either of the phones. The alternative is to pay about $200 (~ RM869) for repairs but this is still lower than an iPhone 7 screen replacement which is about $300 (~RM1304).

On the same day as the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ got released in Malaysia last week, Senheng also did their own mini launch + exhibition, letting customers having hands-on experience with the latest devices as well as the Samsung Gear 360 and Gear VR with a Controller.

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As with the official launching of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ yesterday by Samsung Malaysia, customers who have pre-ordered the flagship from Maxis can now collect their phones and for those who haven’t, Maxis really wants you to get one not because of what you think, but rather so you can enjoy Maxis’s 4G LTE Advanced network which is compatible with the latest Samsung flagship.

With the following official launch this morning of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ today, customers can now purchase the new flagships from Celcom with EasyPhone programme with a starting price of RM145 per month. EasyPhone is a new 24-month installment plan from Celcom for customers to own the flagships for both new subcribers and current Celcom users (note - Celcom users must be on postpaid plans to be eligible).

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus was officially launched yesterday in Malaysia but the roadshows will be starting today at Sunway Pyramid (Klang Valley), Queensbay Mall (Penang), Sutera Mall (Johor Bahru). As a reminder, you will be able to purchase the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus with a Limited Edition Starter Kit, get a 50% off retail price on the RM499 Gear VR with controller and RM999 Gear 360. However, here’s a bit of a preview on what you can expect at these roadshows asides from the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus have been officially launched here in Malaysia for RM3299 and RM3699 respectively. With the pre-orders heading out today, the roadshows kicking off tomorrow lets you buy the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus with the Limited Edition Starter Kit (clear cover, screen protector, wireless charger stand, USB Type C cable) and a purchase-with-purchase 50% discount off the Gear VR and Gear 360. You can also drop by a Samsung experience store and trade-in your old phone for a discount with a free 5100 mAh powerbank.

If you've been itching to #UnboxYourPhone up close and personal with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus like we did then you're in luck as nationwide roadshows will kick off from 5 May 2017 till 7 May 2017. Check out Sunway Pyramid (Klang Valley), Queensbay Mall (Penang), Sutera Mall (Johor Bahru) for:

• a Limited Edition Starter Kit (clear cover, screen protector, wireless charger stand, USB Type C cable)
• purchase-with-purchase promotion for 50% off retail price on the RM499 Gear VR with controller and RM999 Gear 360 (only applicable at these roadshows)
• the Samsung DeX dock, which turns the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus into a desktop PC