The two variants said to be code-named as Dream and Dream 2. If leaks are to be believed, then Galaxy S8 will come in two different sizes with large displays and higher storage capacity. No other Android flagship released before it will carry this hi-tech chip. Aside from that, it will also be possible for the device to eliminate the presence of a physical home button.
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In the fourth quarter, Samsung’s chip business posted a record-breaking 4.95 trillion won in operating profit, accounting for more than half of the company’s total quarterly operating income thanks to favorable market conditions and surge in prices.
And since it will have a big screen – a 5.7 inch Galaxy S8 and a 6.2 inch Galaxy S8 plus as reported earlier too – its overall size will be controlled by maxing out the front face with display.
After five months of “unprecedented” testing, Samsung yesterday revealed why batteries in its failed Galaxy Note 7 smartphone were prone to overheating and fires.
Other rumors surrounding Samsung’s Galaxy S8 suggest the South Korean electronics giant may follow Apple’s lead in ditching the headphone jack.
In other news, the continuous demand for Samsung Electronics’ hardware components on devices other than phone handsets is considered by some as a great contributor in their financial success previous year despite the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, as reported on CNET. Being one of the fastest when it comes to innovation, Samsung LSI has recently begun making processors using the 10nm process, among the Snapdragon 835 and Exynos 8895 – both of which will be part of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.
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First, Samsung Pay staged a significant new movement in Malaysia, while at the same time, China showed huge new gains in overall mobile payment use. Speaking to The Guardian, sources gave details on the advanced screen technology and some of the design cues that will make the Galaxy S8 a visually stunning handset. The company vowed to regain the trust of its customers, and confirmed this week that it will launch a new Galaxy Note8 that will be “better, safer and very innovative”.
