Ten things the Samsung Galaxy S8 can do that the iPhone can't

Ten things the Samsung Galaxy S8 can do that the iPhone can't

Samsung's latest phone, the Galaxy S8, is packed with a lot of thoughtful features that you won't find on the iPhone
While the iPhone still has a slight edge over the Galaxy S8, there are plenty of things that set it apart from its biggest rival

Here are the most important Galaxy S8 features you won't get from the iPhone

Feature one:

There's an iris scanner that can be used to unlock the phone and access secure folders.

Samsung says it's more secure than a fingerprint sensor. The iPhone only has a fingerprint sensor.

Feature two:

More screen. The S8 has a 5.8-inch screen. The S8+ has a 6.2-inch screen

Compare that to the iPhone: The iPhone 7 has a 4.7-inch screen and the iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5-inch screen.

Feature three:

You can charge the Galaxy S8 with a wireless charging pad. There's also fast charging, which charges the S8 faster than normal.

The iPhone does not have wireless charging. There's also no fast-charging option

Feature four:

You can plug in standard headphones thanks to the headphone jack.

Apple famously removed the standard headphone jack on the iPhone 7. You have to use a dongle if you want to plug in your regular wired headphones.

Feature five:

 Samsung Pay can make payments on standard magnetic credit card readers.

This is an older Samsung phone using Samsung Pay, but it works the same on the Galaxy S8.

You don't need a special NFC pad like you do with Apple Pay.

Feature six:

The Galaxy S8 comes with its own virtual reality software, powered by Facebook's Oculus.

The iPhone can work with some VR headsets like Google Cardboard, but it doesn't natively support VR and content is extremely limited.

Feature seven:

The S8 has a heart rate sensor on the back.

Get your pulse on the go! You'll have to buy an Apple Watch or another accessory if you want to measure your pulse using the iPhone.

Feature Eight:

You can attach the Galaxy S8 to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse with a special dock and run a desktop version of the smartphone's operating system on a normal computer.

While features like this haven't been proven, it could appeal to enterprises. You can only mirror your iPhone screen on an external display.

Feature nine:

Samsung's Bixby digital assistant lets you take photos of real-world objects and brings up relevant information like shopping links and nearby locations to visit.

Siri doesn't have a smart camera feature.

Feature Ten:

Samsung's Galaxy S8 screen is more power-efficient and produces better colors.

That's because Samsung uses a screen technology called OLED. The iPhone still uses LCD, which doesn't look as good as OLED.

Swimmer Leslie Gelberger 'would have liked a party not a funeral'

The funeral for an Auckland teacher killed while out on an ocean swim will be held on Sunday and guests have been asked to dress to celebrate.

Leslie Gelberger failed to return from an ocean swim that started at Narrow Neck Beach on Thursday last week. His body, missing a leg, was found floating off Mairangi Bay on Friday.

Police are investigating whether Gelberger - from Canada and a teacher at Westlake Girls' High School - was struck by a Ports of Auckland pilot boat while swimming.

Friends and family will gather at _Westlake Girls' High School in Takapuna on Sunday to celebrate his life.

The death notice asked that people dress to celebrate, not mourn.

"Leslie would have liked a party not a funeral," it said.

An online post from Gelberger's widow, Laura McLeod echoed the request.

"Leslie went to more funerals than he liked growing up and always thought a party with lots of cake would be a better choice," she wrote.

McLeod earlier told the Herald her husband was "the world" to the couple's sons, 7 and 5.

"They are absolutely devastated and struggling to come to terms with what has happened," McLeod said.

I have lost my best friend, the best father to my boys and the most amazing, kindest, positive and adventurous person I have ever known."

A Givealittle page set up to help the family had raised almost $43,000 this afternoon.

In an update on the page McLeod thanked all those who had donated.

"This horrific, awful, terrible, life-shattering event has been made more bearable due to the unending support from so many people," it read.

"I have read and cried over each and every comment and will be saving the stories for the boys when they are older so they can know just how great their dad really was.

"There are no words to adequately express my gratitude, we knew we had found an amazing place living here in New Zealand, but we really didn't know how lucky we were."

Police today said their investigation into the man's death was ongoing and no new information could be released.

Ports of Auckland communications manager Matt Ball said police had completed their investigation of the pilot boat believed to be involved but it was not yet back in use.

He said the company had not been updated by the police on the investigation.

Vinod Khanna Dies At 70 Of Bladder Cancer

Vinod Khanna, Actor And Politician, Dies At 70 Of Bladder Cancer:

Vinod Khanna died due to advanced bladder carcinoma,

said hospital source

Actor-politician Vinod Khanna has died in a Mumbai hospital this morning. He was 70. A statement from HN Reliance Foundation and Research Centre in Girgaon read: "Veteran actor and Member of Parliament Mr. Vinod Khanna, who was admitted to the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital breathed his last at 11.20 am due to advanced bladder carcinoma." Mr Khanna was taken to hospital on March 31, ostensibly to be treated for dehydration. Vinod Khanna's funeral was held in Malabar Hills, Mumbai, which was attended by Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor and Jackie Shroff.

Amitabh Bachchan attended Vinod Khanna's funeral with his son Abhishek

Rishi Kapoor and Jackie Shroff at Vinod Khanna's funeral

After Vinod Khanna's Funeral, Rishi Kapoor Rails Against 'Today's So-Called Stars' For Not Attending

Rishi Kapoor tweeted: Not one actor of this generation attended Vinod Khanna's funeral. And that too he has worked with them. Must learn to respect.

Earlier, Vinod Khanna's family members - his sons Saakshi and Rahul Khanna - were photographed outside the hospital.

Vinod Khanna died after a battle with bladder cancer on Thursday

Rahul Khanna photographed at the hospital

A photo of a very frail Mr Khanna in hospital was circulated a while ago, prompting angry posts on social media asking that the actor's privacy be respected - a plea that is being repeated on Twitter today.

Actor Rishi Kapoor, his co-star from Amar Akbar Anthony and Chandni, wrote "Will miss you, Amar" in a tweet.

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who was a follower of Osho with Mr Khanna in the Eighties,  "I am poorer today with his passing away. He was one giant who touched my heart deeply. He trusted me when I was in my struggling years. We had adventures together. We went to the spiritual enlightenment. This took us to Osho. We drank, we fought, we loved each other. He was tough, lion hearted and generous. He had the guts to risk his all.
"None of the younger actors after him had that kind of swag and charisma to play that jealous husband in Achanak. He was at the top of his game. He was a genuine big actor, star and a man who was adored by cinema."

Vinod Khanna was one of the top stars of the Seventies and Eighties and was known for his macho image. He made his debut in 1968 film Mann Ka Meet, playing the villain opposite Sunil Dutt. He continued playing negative roles and supporting characters in films like 1970's Purab Aur Paschim and 1971's Mera Gaon Mera Desh. In the same year, he was cast as the lead actor in Hum Tum Aur Woh and then in the Gulzar-directed Mere Apne.

Vinod Khanna starred in several major films like Amar Akbar Anthony, Parvarish, Hera Pheri and Muqqadar Ka Sikander before spending five years as a disciple of spiritual teacher Osho. Mr Khanna returned to films in 1987's Insaaf and also had a big film in Chandni. He continued working through the Nineties and the 2000s. He had a role in both Salman Khan's Dabangg movies and his last screen appearance was opposite Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in 2015's Dilwale.

Vinod Khanna was the parliamentarian from Gurdaspur in Punjab, a seat he won several times on a BJP ticket. He also served as the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism and Minister of State for External Affairs.


Vinod Khanna Tribute, Lifestyle, Houses, Cars, Biography, Charity | TFC:  

Vinod Khanna was married twice. He has two sons, Rahul and Akshaye, with first wife Geetanjali, and a son and daughter with second wife Kavita, who survives him.

Dead swimmer's heartbroken wife: 'I've lost my best friend'

Leslie Gelberger was killed while swimming off Auckland's North Shore

Laura and her boys have lost their beloved Leslie in a tragic incident while out enjoying his favourite past time swimming.
Leslie Gelberger a much loved husband, father, friend and teacher at Westlake girls school. Was an avid outdoors man who lived for his family.

Swimmer Leslie Gelberger 'would have liked a party not a funeral':

The funeral for an Auckland teacher killed while out on an ocean swim will be held on Sunday and guests have been asked to dress to celebrate.

Leslie Gelberger failed to return from an ocean swim that started at Narrow Neck Beach on Thursday last week. His body, missing a leg, was found floating off Mairangi Bay on Friday.

Police are investigating whether Gelberger - from Canada and a teacher at Westlake Girls' High School - was struck by a Ports of Auckland pilot boat while swimming.

Friends and family will gather at Westlake Girls' High School in Takapuna on Sunday to celebrate his life.

The death notice asked that people dress to celebrate, not mourn.

"Leslie would have liked a party not a funeral," it said.

An online post from Gelberger's widow, Laura McLeod echoed the request.

"Leslie went to more funerals than he liked growing up and always thought a party with lots of cake would be a better choice," she wrote.

McLeod earlier told the Herald her husband was "the world" to the couple's sons, 7 and 5.

"They are absolutely devastated and struggling to come to terms with what has happened," McLeod said.

I have lost my best friend, the best father to my boys and the most amazing, kindest, positive and adventurous person I have ever known."

A Givealittle page set up to help the family had raised almost $43,219 this afternoon.

In an update on the page McLeod thanked all those who had donated.

"This horrific, awful, terrible, life-shattering event has been made more bearable due to the unending support from so many people," it read.

"I have read and cried over each and every comment and will be saving the stories for the boys when they are older so they can know just how great their dad really was.

"There are no words to adequately express my gratitude, we knew we had found an amazing place living here in New Zealand, but we really didn't know how lucky we were."

Police today said their investigation into the man's death was ongoing and no new information could be released.

Ports of Auckland communications manager Matt Ball said police had completed their investigation of the pilot boat believed to be involved but it was not yet back in use.

He said the company had not been updated by the police on the investigation.

Danish hospital grants patient's dying wish for a glass of wine and a cigarette

Smoking is a practice in which a substance is burned and the resulting smoke breathed in to be tasted and absorbed into the bloodstream. Most commonly the substance is the dried leaves of the tobacco plant which have been rolled into a small square of rice paper to create a small, round cylinder called a "cigarette". Smoking is primarily practiced as a route of administration for recreational drug use because the combustion of the dried plant leaves vaporizes and delivers active substances into the lungs where they are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and reach bodily tissue. In the case of cigarette smoking these substances are contained in a mixture of aerosol particles and gasses and include the pharmacologically active alkaloid nicotine; the vaporization creates heated aerosol and gas to form that allows inhalation and deep penetration into the lungs where absorption into the bloodstream of the active substances occurs. In some cultures, smoking is also carried out as a part of various rituals, where participants use it to help induce trance-like states that, they believe, can lead them to "spiritual enlightenment".

A hospital in Denmark has released a photograph of a patient fulfilling his dying wish - enjoying a cigarette and a glass of white wine while viewing the sunset from a hospital balcony.

Carsten Flemming Hansen, 75, was admitted to Aarhus University Hospital last week suffering from a ruptured aortic aneurysm.

Learning that he was too ill to undergo surgery and would die within days, if not hours, from internal bleeding, Mr Hansen told his nurse Rikke Kvist of his wish.

"That was when I remembered that we are on the same floor that has access to a balcony,"

 glass of wine and a cigarette

Although the hospital has a no-smoking policy, an exception was granted for Mr Hansen, whose bed was wheeled out to the balcony for him to have a final drink and smoke while admiring a beautiful sunset.

"It was a very cosy and relaxed atmosphere," said Ms Kvist. "Of course they were relatives also affected by the fact that he was going to die, and they were sad.

"But it was cosy and there was humour."