Samsung Galaxy S8 In Gold Color Leaks Online

The image of the supposed Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone sporting a gold color has leaked online. The leak suggests that the company has a gold variant of the phone in the works. (Photo : GizChina)

Samsung Galaxy S8 leaks are gaining traction as the impending debut of the handset at theMWC 2017 draws nearer.

The 2017 flagship smartphone from the company - the successor of the Galaxy S7 - is in the news again thanks to a leaked render.

While the Galaxy S8 has leaked online on innumerable occasions, what sets this one apart is that it shows off the handset in a new hue - gold.

The appearance of the Galaxy S8 donning a gold color suggests that Samsung is looking to lure consumers once again with this option. The Galaxy S7 is available in a gold as well as platinum gold option, however, the latest leak points to a purely gold toned handset.

The latest leak comes courtesy of GizChina, which claims that the image of the Galaxy S8 is not a render but the real deal.

"This photo was sent to me earlier today by a company that is making accessories for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 and appears to show a leaked model of the upcoming Galaxy S8 flagship smartphone," notes the publication's Andi.

The Leaked Image: Real Or Fake?

Even though the leakster claims that the image is authentic, its genuineness is circumspect. The Galaxy S8 shown off in the image has the Samsung brand name. Interestingly, the area where the branding is placed is where the home button of the predecessor Galaxy S7 is located.

This suggests that either Samsung has shifted the placement of the fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S8 from the home button to the rear of the device, or as rumor have suggested, the sensor is now embedded in the device's display.

Apart from showing off a glossy gold metal body, the image also reveals that the handset's body has been curved to match the display. The onscreen icons on the alleged Galaxy S8 reveal that the handset will support NFC.

Moreover, the Android UI shows details in Chinese which hints that this leaked unit is likely an international variant of the impending Galaxy S8.

The Galaxy S8 is rumored to feature a 5.5-inch OLED screen and may house the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. The smartphone is also expected to pack in 6 GB of RAM and run on Android 7.0 Nougat.

The Galaxy S8 may also house an iris scanner like the Galaxy Note 7 and may feature Bixby, its very own AI personal assistant.

Samsung is rumored to release the smartphone on April 15 and Android users would be looking forward to the handset's debut at the MWC 2017 in February

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Samsung and LG to include thermal pipes in their flagship phones

Thermal pipes in smartphones aren’t exactly new: the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge have them to better dissipate heat. But if reports coming out of South Korea are true, it looks like they might become more widely-used this year. According to DigiTimes, both Samsung and LG will adopt thermal pipes for more efficient heat dissipation in their upcoming flagship devices – the Galaxy S8 and the G6.

Sony’s used thermal pipes in its flagship Xperia devices for quite a while now, but it wasn’t until Samsung’s Galaxy S7 announcement that they became a mainstream topic. It was the thinnest thermal pipe used in a smartphone, and Samsung’s system was slightly different than normal thermal pipes. The idea is simple: the porous structure on the inside lets the water absorb heat, turns it into steam, and moves it through pipes. After the heat dissipates, the steam liquefies and continues the process. Bottom line is that it was an effective and innovative way to control heat within the device.

The idea is simple: the porous structure on the inside lets the water absorb heat, turns it into steam, and moves it through pipes.

So effective that LG might be using it too for the upcoming G6. According to reports, LG will use heat pipes supplied by Furukawa Electric and Delta Electronics. This may explain Lee Seok-jong’s statement from a week ago claiming that the company’s new flagships will be significantly safer.

And for Samsung, we will continue to see the same thermal pipe technology that we saw in the Galaxy S7. The highly-anticipated Galaxy S8 was allegedly supposed to adopt two heat pipes, but apparently that plan was axed. DigiTimes claims that mass shipments of these heat pipes from Auras Technology and Chaun Choung Technology will begin in February, in time for the expected S8 unveiling in April.

LG G6 rumored to feature Google Assistant

The upcoming LG G6 could have a bigger tie-in with Google than just using the Android OS. A new report claims that the next LG flagship phone will come with the Google Assistant.

The report from Business Korea claims that the addition of Google Assistant in the G6 is part of an overall plan by Korea-based LG to improve ties and partnerships with other Western tech businesses like Google. The two companies are already reportedly working together to launch the first two Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches, which may be officially revealed in early February.

Google Assistant was first launched with the company’s own Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones in the fall of 2016, and it was also included with its Google Home connected speaker. The digital assistant is also supposed to be included in a number of upcoming smart TVs and set-top boxes, including the latest NVIDIA Shield Android TV box. It certainly makes sense for Google to want its AI system to expand to more Android smartphones, as it competes with others on the market, particularly Amazon’s Alexa.

The LG G6 is supposed to be officially announced on Sunday, February 26 as part of a press event at the 2017 Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, Spain

New LG G6 Leaked Renders Emerge: This Could Be What The Upcoming Flagship Will Look Like

Purported LG G6 renders have just been leaked by Ghostek, showing the device’s rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual cameras, and metallic body. The LG G6 will be unveiled Feb. 26 at this year’s Mobile World Congress. (Photo : Ghostek)

Last week, some leaked cases care of third-party case maker Ghostek gave people an early look at the Galaxy S8, Samsung's rumor-laden flagship scheduled for a 2017 release.

Now, LG's forthcoming flagship, the G6, is apparently being treated similarly, as a new set of leaked G6 renders by Ghostek have emerged yet again, showing the handset swathed in Ghostek's waterproof case from its Atomic 3 line.

LG G6 Leaked Renders

Needless to say that one should be wary of all rumors, of course, not to mention Ghostek's purported renders may simply be just guesswork instead of accurate replications of the final G6's final design.

At any rate, Ghostek's set of images may be the public's best glimpse at the G6 ahead of its unveiling. LG is expected to pull the drapes and debut the handset Feb. 26 at this year's Mobile World Congress, happening in Barcelona, Spain. Reports also say that the Galaxy S8 will be unveiled at the MWC.

Once unveiled, the G6 will be LG's newest G-Series Android smartphone after the LG G5, which is a great phone in and of itself, save for its lackluster modular concept that was initially promising but ended up being underutilized, or worse, oft-dysfunctional. As such, LG has confirmed that the G6 will not feature modular functionalities this time.

LG G6 Rumors

A recent teaser suggests that the G6, unlike its predecessor, will have water resistance, which appears to be a must-have feature with today's top-tier smartphone offerings. Rumors also suggest that the handset could rock a Quad HD display with a 18:9 aspect ratio, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, and more.

The display rumor is bolstered by the fact that LG recently unveiled a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, which the company believes would incur a new inflection point in terms of mobile display innovation.

"We expect to maximize user experience and customer value through the super high-quality display with its new 18:9 aspect ratio, which sets it apart from conventional displays for smartphones," said Dr. Byeong-koo Kim, SVP for LG Display. "LG Display will continue to set new standards in premium mobile displays, based on its differentiated technology."

(Photo : Ghostek)

By the looks of Ghostek's renders, the G6 will have a far more industrial design than its predecessors. It appears that the handset sports rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a dual camera setup, and a luxurious metallic body. Whether the material is indicative that wireless charging is out of the question remains to be seen, but the G6's purported early renders make it look as if it can compete with rival flagships also scheduled for release this year.

To reiterate, the accuracy of the Ghostek G6 cases have not been verified, and it's best to hear the official details straight from LG's mouth come February. We'll know more about the G6 when LG finally breaks word during the Mobile World Congress. Until then, treat all rumors and speculation as suspect palaver.

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