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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 confirms iris scanner: new leaked image

As for the remainder of the specifications, Galaxy Note 7 will be available in a variety of storage models, which have been listed below and the internal memory will satisfy the UFS 2.0 standard.

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Koh Dong-jin, the boss of Samsung Mobile, has already confirmed in a statement that the Galaxy Note 7 will offer improved S Pen functions and upgraded software for user convenience, reported PhoneArena.

The leaked images show a device with Galaxy Note 7 branding when powered on.

There had been a lot of controversy over the naming of the device, as many people had expected that it would be named the Samsung Galaxy Note 6, but it has been widely speculated to come out as the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

Contrary to a slew of earlier reports that hinted Samsung was planning to launch the Galaxy Note 7 packed with 6 GB of RAM, a recent benchmark of Verizon’s Galaxy Note 7 confirms it will probably include 4 GB of RAM.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to feature an iris scanner for higher security. The device is also expected to come out with an iris scanner, and will be the first ever Samsung smartphone to release with this feature! It’s set to be revealed at the next Samsung Unpacked press event in NY at 11:00 am ET on August 2nd, with simultaneous events also being held in Rio de Janeiro and London. That’s why rumors that the Note 7 will be fully water-resistant are such good news for business users. It will also sport a dual-edged display, a 12-megapixel camera at the back, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge flagship smartphone. “The IOC is grateful for their partnership in providing Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Games Limited Edition to the athletes that will compete in Rio de Janeiro”, said IOC President Thomas Bach. “Second, the Galaxy Note7 will minimize confusion about the latest mobile technology from Samsung, and provide full alignment with Galaxy S smartphone”.

Two shots, shared on Weibo and spotted by Phandroid, show off both the iris scanner lock screen and instructions on how to use it.

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The Galaxy Note 7 will reportedly feature a large, 5.8-inch display.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Will Be Waterproof