It is normal for rivals in the tech world to copy a bit of something from each other. For instance, Google's latest exploit, the Pixel and Pixel XL, borrowed the iPhone 7's premium design and size preference. Another is Samsung, one of Apple's fiercest rivals, is now touting a soon to be released Samsung Galaxy S8 that might come without a headphone jack.
While it comes no surprise that another phone maker would follow Apple's dismissive judgement to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack, Samsung is one of the few names that would cross the minds of many to carry the mantle. According to an iTech post, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is now brewing, but without the standard headphone jack. It does come with the latest USB Type-C, but Samsung opted to "keep up with the ever-changing modern technology", hence the choice to go without "jack". But is it really good for Samsung's reputation to replicate the only isolated issue the iPhone 7 have?
The website pillared the rumor by inserting a statement from the USB Implementers Forum, where it said that the new USB Type-C can "efficiently deliver data, power and video" and thereby, "device manufacturers can eliminate the need for multiple ports". It added that using a USB audio through the USB Type-C port can shave "up to a millimeter of product designs and reducing the number of connectors on a device." It sounds reasonable, but it will also bring in a bag of questions, especially those coming from Samsung's loyal fans that tend to bring down Apple in the process. Nonetheless, Samsung is keeping up with the trend, adapting to what is new and adding it to their arsenal.
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On the other hand of the spectrum, the Samsung Galaxy S8's specifications will pack off the chart hits. iTech claimed that the Smartphone will be endowed with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 830, as well as an ARM Mali-471 Graphics card, 4K resolution and a jaw-dropping 6GB of RAM. There's also word that Samsung is mulling on a "curved screen only" variant and dual-camera setting - another feature found on the iPhone 7and LG V20, among others.
With this in mind, is the Samsung Galaxy S8 ready to go VR? Some also say that Samsung's next piece de resistance is a tad overpowered for the average user. Its GPU alone is one of the most powerful chips out in the market today. Pair it with Qualcomm's latest SoC and a 6GB RAM will definitely make the Samsung Galaxy S8 a machine. But if they want to grab the lead and once again establish dominance, Samsung is on the right track come early 2017's launching.
