While news about the iPhone 7S and 7S Plus retaining the same design of the phone's previous model are still fresh, Samsung is making headlines with their Galaxy S8. Word on the street has it that the South Korean tech titan is planning to launch an "all-screen, bezel-free" version of their next flagship. The Galaxy S8 is also rumored to be unveiled in "March or April" next year.
Ars Technica added to the speculation when it posted a report coming from Bloomberg. According to the website, the Samsung Galaxy S8 will also come with a "virtual home button" that will make way for the company's enduring theory of suiting a device "with a larger screen without increasing its overall footprint." However, both sources were also quick to refute that the final make of the alleged "virtual home button" is not yet clear, or the fact whether it will be the same standard capacitive version or something with a haptic feedback like the of Apple's.
On the other hand, Bloomberg said that the incorporation of a bezel-less Smartphone will offer "more viewing real estate" and in the process, also use OLED wraparound displays, according to the people who wanted to remain anonymous. If Samsung, just like other makers who are looking to maximize screen size, will have to find a way to relocate the device's speakers, front facing camera and sensors. Xiaomi's Mi Mix saw its front camera at the bottom row and replaced its proximity sensor with ultrasound and a piezoelectric system for its earpiece.
Samsung's design overhaul also comes as a result of the unfortunate Galaxy Note 7 tragedy that saw units catching fire and the company shutting down its Note 7 operations. Since then, Samsung's higher ups moved to adopt "tougher testing procedures". HMC Investment Securities analyst Greg Roh said that it is time "for these phones to be verified as safe", and that it will take time for consumers to start "opening their pockets." There is also one fact that Samsung is planning to introduce a new digital assistant capable of sending messages and making calls through voice commands.
