Galaxy S8 caught on video, Sony's fingerprint problem, and OPPO's groundbreaking camera tech

[Android Central]() [New Galaxy S8 leaks show black will be the only color worth buying]( [Galaxy S8 shows up on video for the first time]( The countdown clock for Samsung's official reveal of the [Galaxy S8]( has started, which means the slow and steady trickle of leaks has become a seemingly nonstop wave. The latest leaks include two videos that showcase the Galaxy S8 in all its glory, highlighting the thin bezels, software navigation buttons, and the fingerprint sensor at the back. [Watch](the videos here [This is why Sony phones in the U.S. don't have fingerprint sensors]( Another year, another [Sony phone launching in the U.S. without a fingerprint sensor]( — despite the exact same model packing the biometric authentication process everywhere else in the world. When asked about the exclusion of fingerprint authentication on the Xperia XZ Premium specifically, Don Mesa, who is Head of Marketing, North America for Sony Mobile U.S., explained, "There are a lot of external and internal factors that contribute to us making a conscious decision not to include [fingerprint]." [OPPO promises 5x optical zoom without an ugly camera bump]( OPPO isn't launching a new phone at Mobile World Congress, but the Chinese manufacturer is showing off its latest camera tech at the conference. The company is debuting 5x Dual Camera Zoom, an interesting take on the dual camera module designed to deliver 5x optical zoom without the need for a bulky module. [Buy a Google Home, get a Chromecast or Chromecast Audio for free]( Google is rolling out a new promotion for the Google Home that includes a free Chromecast or Chromecast Audio with every purchase, a $35 value. To avail the deal, you'll have to add either the Chromecast or ChromeCast Audio to your cart [along with the Google Home]( after which the discount will be applied automatically. [AT&T is finally getting serious with its Unlimited Plan]( AT&T's big flagship unlimited plan is fairly competitive. You pay $90 for a single line of "unlimited" with a 22GB cap before speed throttling and 10GB of tethering before speed throttling. Adding a second line brings the monthly total to $145 monthly, with the option to add more lines for an additional $20 each. If you are a DirecTV or U-Verse subscriber, you are eligible for a $25 monthly bill credit under this deal. [Casey Neistat delivers a powerful message in Samsung's Oscars ad]( For this year's Academy Awards, Samsung is once again partnering with Neistat in a commercial titled, "The Rest of Us," where he talks about the increasing role played by YouTube and smartphones in general in shaping the content of the future. View the [video here](. That's all for today! Enjoy your Tuesday, and we'll see you bright and early tomorrow. Share Android Central with friends: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Unsubscribe]( 3151 E Thomas Street Inverness, FL 34453