The face of regret. Screenshot: Cult of Android

No matter how robust you believe your smartphone case to be, battering it with a hammer just for the sake of it is never a good idea. One young boy learned this the hard way when he smashed his smartphone to bits in an effort to show friends how strong his case was.

Now your friends can enjoy your best achievements, too. Photo: Samsung

It’s now easier than ever to share your gameplay on a Samsung Galaxy device thanks to Samsung’s new Game Recorder+ app for Android. The free download lets you record your best game sessions in full HD — with face-cam commentary — and upload it directly to YouTube.

The Galaxy A8 is big — but surprisingly thin. Photo: NowhereElse

Samsung’s next phablet has leaked out ahead of its official debut, and it’s the South Korean company’s slimmest smartphone to date. At just 5.9mm, the Galaxy A8 is almost a millimeter thinner that the new Galaxy S6, and a full 2.6mm thinner than the Galaxy Note 4.

Let Google help you find your next phone. Screenshot: Cult of Android

Struggling to decide which Android-powered smartphone is right for you? Google wants to help.

The search giant has launched a new website that helps you find the perfect phone based on how you tend use your device. Simply tell it which features are most important to you and it’ll suggest devices that you should check out.

These aren’t the only display modes available on some Samsung Galaxy devices. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung is famous for its over-saturated Super AMOLED displays, but for those who prefer a more natural look, there’s a hidden display mode that’s super easy to activate. It’s available on more recent Galaxy devices like the Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and Note 4, and you don’t need root access to enable it.

Here’s how to find it.