Samsung Galaxy S8: Huat Ah! Will This "8" Bring Samsung Fortune?

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It's the time of the year whereby news of the next Galaxy S series is being leaked.

Stay tuned to this thread for all news regarding the S8.

Compilation of Pre-release Rumours/Leaks/News

8/10/2016
The Galaxy S8's secret weapon could be virtual reality
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/product-news-galaxy-s8s-secret-weapon-could-be-virtual-reality

Samsung to remove the home button and go "full-screen" on the Galaxy S8?
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/product-news-samsung-remove-home-button-and-go-full-screen-galaxy-s8

Rumoured specs:
- no physical Home button, "full screen" phone
- curved top and bottom edges
- all-in-one dual-camera module or have two separate cameras
- removable battery (?)
[Samsung is determined that "history does not repeat itself"]
- 4K display
- 5.1" and 5.5" size
- octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and superior virtual reality
- no 3.5mm headphone jack (?)
[new Type C port will be able to deliver audio]
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-your-next-android-smartphone-may-not-have-headphone-port-either

10/10/2016
Samsung trademarks "LightUp Camera" and "Light+ Camera" for the Galaxy S8
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-trademarks-lightup-camera-and-light-camera-galaxy-s8

Looks like S8 will indeed have dual camera...whether it is all-in-one dual camera module or 2 separate cameras will have to be further confirmed in the coming weeks/months

29/10/2016
Samsung refutes rumors of an earlier release for the Galaxy S8
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-refutes-rumors-earlier-release-galaxy-s8

04/11/2016
Samsung goes all-out for full-screen OLED display
http://www.theinvestor.co.kr/view.php?ud=20161031000675

08/11/2016
Samsung will launch new AI assistant with upcoming Galaxy S8 smartphone
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-will-launch-new-ai-assistant-upcoming-galaxy-s8-smartphone

10/11/2016
Samsung to start testing Galaxy S8 in January, possible launch in March
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-start-testing-galaxy-s8-january-possible-launch-march

Samsung to increase screen size of Galaxy S8 to attract former Note7 users?
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-increase-screen-size-galaxy-s8-attract-former-note7-users

16/11/2016
Samsung Galaxy S8 could come with a pressure-sensitive display
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-s8-could-come-pressure-sensitive-display

20/11/2016
Galaxy S8 is said to come in 5.7-inch and 6.2-inch curved screen variants
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-increase-screen-size-galaxy-s8-attract-former-note7-users

30/11/2016
The Galaxy S8 may come with 6GB RAM and offer storage options up to 256GB
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-s8-may-come-6gb-ram-and-offer-storage-options-256gb

The Galaxy S8 could have a front-facing camera with autofocus
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-s8-could-have-front-facing-camera-autofocus

10/12/2016
Samsung's Galaxy S8 rumored to sport bezel-free design and virtual home button

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsungs-galaxy-s8-rumored-sport-bezel-free-design-and-virtual-home-button

15/12/2016
The Samsung Galaxy S8 may be the first phone to come with Bluetooth 5

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-s8-may-be-first-phone-come-bluetooth-5

20/12/2016
Samsung may unveil the Galaxy S8 in April

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-may-unveil-galaxy-s8-april

23/12/2016
Samsung wants the Galaxy S8 to go beast mode when you need it

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-wants-galaxy-s8-go-beast-mode-when-you-need-it

25/12/2016
Samsung may release a 6-inch Galaxy S8 Plus

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-may-release-6-inch-galaxy-s8-plus

30/12/2016
The S Pen may be introduced as an external accessory for the Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-s-pen-may-be-introduced-external-accessory-galaxy-s8

Samsung rumored to launch wireless in-ear headphones with the Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-rumored-launch-wireless-ear-headphones-galaxy-s8

Samsung may switch to software navigation keys for the Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-may-switch-software-navigation-keys-galaxy-s8

4/1/2017
Samsung files patent for dual-camera system with wide-angle and telephoto lenses

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-files-patent-dual-camera-system-wide-angle-and-telephoto-lenses

5/1/2017
Samsung prepares 10 million units of Galaxy S8 for launch in April

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-prepares-10-million-units-galaxy-s8-launch-april

From article:
The Galaxy S8 is rumored to have a S Pen as an external accessory, a pair of new wireless in-ear headphones, a dual-camera system, Bluetooth 5, no 3.5mm headphone jack, no home button, a new display which is pressure sensitive, 6GB RAM, storage options up to 256GB, virtual reality features, an artificial intelligence assistant, no hardware navigation keys, a front-facing autofocus camera, and a performance enhancing program called "Beast Mode".

15/1/2017
Dual-camera module to be exclusive for the Galaxy S8 Plus?
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-dual-camera-module-be-exclusive-galaxy-s8-plus

3D renders show what the Galaxy S8 could look like
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-3d-renders-show-what-galaxy-s8-could-look-0

17/1/2017
Leaked schematics reveal bigger screens for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-leaked-schematics-reveal-bigger-screens-galaxy-s8-and-s8-plus

19/1/2017
Samsung to unveil Galaxy S8 on 29 March, retail price said to start from US$849?

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-unveil-galaxy-s8-29-march-retail-price-said-start-us849

20/1/2017
Samsung's new AI assistant can use the Galaxy S8 to search and analyze text

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsungs-new-ai-assistant-can-use-galaxy-s8-search-and-analyze-text

23/1/2017
Samsung will not announce the Galaxy S8 at MWC 2017

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-will-not-announce-galaxy-s8-mwc-2017

27/1/2017
This could be the Samsung Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-could-be-samsung-galaxy-s8

"Fingerprint sensor moved to the rear beside the camera*"

4/2/2017
Samsung may source batteries from Japan's Murata for the Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-may-source-batteries-japans-murata-galaxy-s8

8/2/2017
Samsung's new AI assistant on the Galaxy S8 can support 7 to 8 languages

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsungs-new-ai-assistant-galaxy-s8-can-support-7-8-languages

Here's the clearest look at the Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-heres-clearest-look-galaxy-s8

12/2/2017
Samsung's new AI assistant may just be an upgraded version of S Voice

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsungs-new-ai-assistant-may-just-be-upgraded-version-s-voice

14/2/2017
Samsung doubles first shipments of Galaxy S8 in anticipation of huge demand

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-doubles-first-shipments-galaxy-s8-anticipation-huge-demand

18/2/2017
Sony to be the third battery supplier for the Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-sony-be-third-battery-supplier-galaxy-s8

23/2/2017
Specs sheet for Galaxy S8+ leaked

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-specs-sheet-galaxy-s8-leaked

Samsung's latest Exynos 8895 chipset could power the Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsungs-latest-exynos-8895-chipset-could-power-galaxy-s8

28/2/2017
Unpack 29.3.2017


1/3/2017
Here's the purported press image of the Samsung Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-heres-purported-press-image-samsung-galaxy-s8

4/3/2017
Samsung trademarks "Infinity Display" for the Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-trademarks-infinity-display-galaxy-s8

4/3/2017
Pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 to start on 10 April?

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-pre-orders-galaxy-s8-start-10-april

14/3/2017
This could be the reason why the Galaxy S8 has a rear fingerprint sensor

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-could-be-reason-why-galaxy-s8-has-rear-fingerprint-sensor

14/3/2017
The Galaxy S8 could be available in 7 colors

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-s8-could-be-available-7-colors

s8colorsnews.jpg


17/3/2017
Galaxy S8 users may use their faces to make secure mobile payments

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-s8-users-may-use-their-faces-make-secure-mobile-payments

20/3/2017
The Galaxy S8 may come in these three colors and cost at least S$1,200

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-s8-may-come-these-three-colors-and-cost-least-s1200

23/3/2017
Samsung to offer an unconditional refund option for Galaxy S8 users?

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-offer-unconditional-refund-option-galaxy-s8-users

27/3/2017
Full details of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ leaked
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-full-details-galaxy-s8-and-s8-leaked

Compilation of Post-Unpacking Event News

30/3/2017
First looks: Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ - To infinity and beyond!

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-first-looks-samsung-galaxy-s8-and-s8-infinity-and-beyond

31/3/2017
Microsoft has its own version of the Samsung Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-microsoft-has-its-own-version-samsung-galaxy-s8

Samsung expects sales of Galaxy S8 to outperform the S7, promises no supply issues

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-expects-sales-galaxy-s8-outperform-s7-promises-no-supply-issues

3/4/2017
Samsung is reportedly facing supply issues of the front-facing camera for the S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-reportedly-facing-supply-issues-front-facing-camera-s8

Two vendors will supply the rear camera sensors for the Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-two-vendors-will-supply-rear-camera-sensors-galaxy-s8

5/4/2017
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ available in Singapore from 29 April 2017

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-s8-and-s8-available-singapore-29-april-2017

6/4/2017
Here are the pre-order bonuses for Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-here-are-pre-order-bonuses-samsung-galaxy-s8-and-galaxy-s8

8/4/2017
Galaxy S8+ with 6GB RAM may be launched in more markets

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-s8-6gb-ram-may-be-launched-more-markets

6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage space

curently available in US and China, but more markets will be selling this variant (to be announced)

retail price of US$1,018 (~S$1,429) in South Korea

11/4/2017
Pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 in South Korea hit a new record high

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-pre-orders-galaxy-s8-south-korea-hit-new-record-high

12/4/2017
The Galaxy S8+ is more popular among U.S consumers; what's your preference?

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-s8-more-popular-among-us-consumers-whats-your-preference

12/4/2017
Check out Samsung's entire Galaxy Plus ecosystem at Civic Plaza outside Ngee Ann City

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-check-out-samsungs-entire-galaxy-plus-ecosystem-civic-plaza-outside-ngee-ann-city

18/4/2017
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ telco price plan comparison

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-samsung-galaxy-s8-and-s8-telco-price-plan-comparison

20/4/2017
Samsung's Battery Safety Check video shows you why the Galaxy S8 won't explode

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsungs-battery-safety-check-video-shows-you-why-galaxy-s8-wont-explode

Some Galaxy S8 units have red-tinted displays, Samsung claims it's not an issue

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-some-galaxy-s8-units-have-red-tinted-displays-samsung-claims-its-not-issue

24/4/2017
Samsung to update Galaxy S8 software next week to fix red screen issue

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-update-galaxy-s8-software-next-week-fix-red-screen-issue

26/4/2017
Consumer Reports: Reddish tint on the display of the Galaxy S8 not a big deal

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-consumer-reports-reddish-tint-display-galaxy-s8-not-big-deal

Galaxy S8 launch is the best ever for Samsung

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-s8-launch-best-ever-samsung

2/5/2017
Galaxy S8's Bixby Voice rolls out in South Korea, rest of the world could be next

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-s8s-bixby-voice-rolls-out-south-korea-rest-world-could-be-next

10/5/2017
McAfee's security software to be installed on Samsung PCs, Galaxy S8 and Smart TVs

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-mcafees-security-software-be-installed-samsung-pcs-galaxy-s8-and-smart-tvs

16/5/2017
If you keep the display on, fast charging will not work on the Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-if-you-keep-display-fast-charging-will-not-work-galaxy-s8

18/5/2017
Samsung sold over 5 million units of Galaxy S8 in less than a month

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-sold-over-5-million-units-galaxy-s8-less-month

30/5/2017
Galaxy S8 is selling almost two times faster than the Galaxy S7

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-s8-selling-almost-two-times-faster-galaxy-s7

15/6/2017
Galaxy S8+ rated as the top smartphone by Consumer Reports

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-s8-rated-top-smartphone-consumer-reports

27/6/2017
Samsung launches the rose pink Galaxy S8+ in Taiwan

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-launches-rose-pink-galaxy-s8-taiwan

rosegold_s8plusnews.jpg


4/7/2017
Samsung Galaxy S8 mini could be in the pipeline

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-s8-mini-could-be-pipeline

s8mininews.jpg


You can now unlock your Windows 10 PC with your Galaxy S8's fingerprint scanner

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-you-can-now-unlock-your-windows-10-pc-your-galaxy-s8s-fingerprint-scanner

6/7/2017
Coral Blue Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ is coming to Singapore this weekend (8 July 2017)

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-coral-blue-samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-coming-singapore-weekend

SM_G955F_GalaxyS8Plus_Back_.jpg

SM_G955F_GalaxyS8Plus_L30_B.jpg


3/11/2017
Samsung launches the Android 8.0 Oreo beta program for the Galaxy S8

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-launches-android-80-oreo-beta-program-galaxy-s8
 
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no physical button got pro and cons , but 3/4 edge experience might be possible , think the top part still need to have some space for sensor and camera
 

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No physical means no chance of button mechanical failure, which is a good thing. I'm happy with it as long as it has better battery life than my S7 Edge :s13:. Other specs doesn't matter as much though.
 

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I still prefer the physical home button. I have a oneplus one and a few other phones with no home button and it's irritating when at night you pick up the phone and answer it upside down. Lol.
 

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I guesss don't have ear phone jack

All the fans who suan iPhone no jack will all begin to praise s8 for having no jack
 

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It's the time of the year whereby news of the next Galaxy S series is being leaked.

Stay tuned to this thread for all news regarding the S8.

Compilation of Rumours/Leaks

8/10/2016
The Galaxy S8's secret weapon could be virtual reality
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/product-news-galaxy-s8s-secret-weapon-could-be-virtual-reality

Samsung to remove the home button and go "full-screen" on the Galaxy S8?
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/product-news-samsung-remove-home-button-and-go-full-screen-galaxy-s8

Rumoured specs:
- no physical Home button, "full screen" phone
- curved top and bottom edges
- all-in-one dual-camera module or have two separate cameras
- removable battery (?)
[Samsung is determined that "history does not repeat itself"]
- 4K display
- 5.1" and 5.5" size
- octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and superior virtual reality
- no 3.5mm headphone jack (?)
[new Type C port will be able to deliver audio]
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-your-next-android-smartphone-may-not-have-headphone-port-either

wah the finally going to have removable battery or will they back to built in battery?
 

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There's no reason not to have the head phone jack... Apple removed it cos their camera module was too thick... their i7 phones are particularly slim either?
 

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I guesss don't have ear phone jack

All the fans who suan iPhone no jack will all begin to praise s8 for having no jack
I guess headphone jack will still be around for at least 1-2 more generations. No benefit for Samsung to remove. Apple gets royalty from those headphone manufacturers using lightning cable but Samsung doesn't get any royalties from there Bluetooth technology or USB.
 

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I guess headphone jack will still be around for at least 1-2 more generations. No benefit for Samsung to remove. Apple gets royalty from those headphone manufacturers using lightning cable but Samsung doesn't get any royalties from there Bluetooth technology or USB.

quite true , manufacturer would definitely factor in royalties cost into products they make which in turn earn from consumers , if SS plan to make full screen , guess is space for hardware should be plentiful
 
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No removable batt really no need to buy riao.

LG one of the few brands left for removable battery...they do have some new models which are non removable battery ones

having a hard time to find ones with removable battery and decided to go with LG :s12:
 
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