The Samsung Galaxy S8 isn't even out yet, but technology enthusiasts have already worked out how to completely repurpose one of its main features. The recently launched handset is extremely well-designed, making every other flagship that's come before it look outdated. As well as the S8's stunning looks though, Samsung is hoping to lure consumers in with Bixby, a new virtual assistant that, in the South Korean firm's eyes, has the potential to change the way users interact with their devices. Samsung has even equipped the S8 with a dedicated Bixby button, a move designed to help establish the virtual assistant as one of the phone's core features. However, ahead of its 28 April release, it's emerged that the handset's Bixby key can be reconfigured to launch any other app, such as the camera or Bixby rival Google Assistant.

A video appearing to show somebody trick the new Samsung Galaxy S8's facial recognition technology has emerged. The handset, which was launched earlier this week, allows users to unlock the phone with their face. It's a fast and convenient alternative to PINs, passcodes and patterns, but might not be the most secure of options. The clip, posted on Twitter by Marcianotech, appears to show a user unlock a Galaxy S8 with a picture of his own face. He doesn't manage it right away, taking several minutes to get the picture into position, but you can see his successful attempt just after the nine-minute mark.

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