It means that only the users who have Galaxy S8/S8+ powered by a Snapdragon SoC will be able to access live FM Radio. Only the Snapdragon variants are equipped with an FM receiver chip. Galaxy S8/S8+ came to the market in two variants – the North American use a Snapdragon SoC while overseas variants of Galaxy S8/S8+ are powered by Exynos chip. Unfortunately, Samsung didn’t boast about this feature in their marketing campaigns because there is a little twist in accessing FM Radio on Galaxy S8/S8+. Yes, that’s right, Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ are totally equipped with required hardware to access FM Radio on Galaxy S8/S8+. They can also be used to listen to live FM Radio on Galaxy S8/S8+. FCC chairman Ajit Pai has previously said that about 44 percent of the “top-selling smartphones” in the US had activated FM radios compared to 80 percent in Mexico.The AKG earbuds that came with your Galaxy S8/S8+ are not just for listening music in high quality. Apple replied that its newer iPhone 7 and 8 models don’t actually have the necessary chip, and claimed that older phones already include other safety features. The FCC has previously asked Apple to activate the iPhone’s hidden FM radio to aid public safety. If the mobile internet is down, having access to local radio stations through an FM chip would be an invaluable asset. Aside from the nostalgia factor, FM radio broadcasts can be life-saving, especially in emergency situations when information is transmitted via radio waves. This uses less data and battery power than connecting to radio apps, though of course, there’s less control over what you listen to. NextRadio is a broadcaster-backed app that works with smartphones containing active FM chips (including devices from HTC, Motorola, and LG), letting users listen to local radio stations. There are no hardware changes, as FM receivers are already present in most smartphones, but not all smartphone makers activate them. The beloved FM radio is getting a mobile revival with news that Samsung is teaming up with NextRadio to unlock the FM chips in new Samsung devices in the US and Canada.
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