8 Fantastic Samsung Galaxy S8 Features That Went Under the Radar

Turns out there's lots more where that came from and Samsung has left it to the media to discover and publicize some very compelling features and functionality that got very little "screen time", or not any at all! It's not surprising – with a smartphone this packed, Sammy had to focus on the best of the best to make an impact.

Now here are 8 of the best Galaxy S8 features that Samsung didn't advertise directly, but are going to be there for you!

1. Fast wireless charging

You'd be right to dismiss wireless charging as slow and cumbersome, but Samsung has actively worked to change your mind. The Galaxy S8 supports wireless charging at almost twice the speed of most Qi wireless chargers – 2.4A, instead of 1.5A. That's still not as fast as wired charging in combination with Adaptive Fast Charging or Quick Charge optimizations, but it's quite workable.If you want to take advantage of that, you will need Samsung's Fast Wireless Charging Stand (Amazon, $90). It seems to be the only one on the market that delivers enough amperage to see the benefit. It also looks kinda rad and has a built-in fan to cool down your phone. Wireless charging tends to make back panels heat up, so a cooling system is quite welcome. Let's hope it's quiet, though!

2. Customize soft keys and color

Samsung said 'goodbye' to capacitive keys with style! The Galaxy S8 lets you personalize the software navigation keys by choosing a colorful background for them, or switching the layout between Recents - Home - Back or Back - Home - Recents. You can also tweak the amount of pressure needed to hard-press the virtual Home button. Speaking of the Home button...