Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 (2017) press image surfaces ahead of January 5 unveiling

Samsung has already confirmed that the company will unveil the Galaxy A 2017 line up on January 5. Now ahead of the official announcement press images of Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) has hit the interwebs.

The press image reveals that Samsung has made minor changes to the design of the 2017 Galaxy A line up and looks almost similar to Galaxy S7. They will be IP68 rated for water and dust resistance, and come in black, gold, blue and pink colors.

The Galaxy A3 (2017) is said to carry a price of 379 Euros (Rs. 27,000), and the Galaxy A5 (2017) is expected to cost 479 Euros (Rs. 30,000). There's also a third member, Galaxy A7 (2017), but there is no press images available yet.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) & A5 (2017) side view

Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 rumored specifications
4.7-inch Super AMOLED display
1.5GHz octa-core Exynost 7870 processor with Mali-T830 GPU
2GB RAM
8GB/16GB inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card
13MP rear camera | 8MP front camera
Dual SIM
Fingerprint scanner

Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 rumored specifications
5.2-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display
1.87GHz octa-core Exynos 7880 processor with Mali T830 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card
16MP camera at front and back
Dual SIM
Fingerprint scanner
NFC
USB Type-C
3000mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 rumored specifications
5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display
1.87GHz octa-core Exynos 7880 processor with Mali T830 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card
16MP camera at front and back
Dual SIM
Fingerprint scanner
NFC
USB Type-C
3300mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy A 2017 teaser hints at water resistant design

Update : Samsung has officially confirmed that Galaxy A 2017 line up will launch on January 5, 2017 in Kuala Lampur

Following months of rumors and speculations, Samsung has finally confirmed that the 2017 edition Galaxy A line up is on the way.

The South Korean tech giant has released a teaser image that says "It all begins with A. Hold your breath", while highlighting the letter A  teasing the Galaxy A line up. The teaser image also reveals one of the key features of 2017 Galaxy A line up - IP67 certification for dust and water resistance.

The Galaxy A series brings the premium design of Samsung's Galaxy S series flagship at a budget by offering mid-range specs.  

The Galaxy A 2016 line up had a metal and glass design, almost similar to the flagship Galaxy S6. So we expect the Galaxy A 2017 edition design to be similar to Galaxy S7 which is also IP68 rated.

Samsung will most likely introduce 2017 edition of Galaxy A3, A5, A7 and A8 at CES 2017  in Las Vegas, which takes place between January 5 and January 8.

Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 rumored specifications
4.7-inch Super AMOLED display
1.5GHz octa-core Exynost 7870 processor with Mali-T830 GPU
2GB RAM
8GB/16GB inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card
13MP rear camera | 8MP front camera
Dual SIM
Fingerprint scanner

Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 rumored specifications
5.2-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display
1.87GHz octa-core Exynos 7880 processor with Mali T830 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card
16MP camera at front and back
Dual SIM
Fingerprint scanner
NFC
USB Type-C
3000mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 rumored specifications
5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display
1.87GHz octa-core Exynos 7880 processor with Mali T830 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card
16MP camera at front and back
Dual SIM
Fingerprint scanner
NFC
USB Type-C
3300mAh battery

TENAA certifies Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro and Galaxy C7 Pro

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy 'C' series smartphones Galaxy C5 Pro and Galaxy C7 Pro have been certified by China's TENAA revealing the spec sheet and product shots. However some specs of Galaxy C5 Pro like processor, camera details have not been listed, but these can be expected to be similar to Galaxy C7 Pro.

As seen in the images, the Galaxy C5 Pro and C7 Pro will have premium metal body design, new antenna design like Galaxy C9 Pro with three slim lines across the top and bottom and a physical home button that will include the fingerprint sensor.

According to TENAA, the Galaxy C5 Pro will have 5.2-inch Full HD AMOLED display, 2.2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 626 processor with Adreno 506 GPU, 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage. MicroSD card slot is present for storage expansion. In the camera department there's 16MP camera on the front and back. Battery capacity is 3000mAh.

The Galaxy C7 Pro on the other hand will have a bigger 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display and a slightly bigger 3300mAh battery. Other specs are similar to that of Galaxy C5 Pro.

Both smartphones will run Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and include hybrid dual-SIM slots, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC  and fingerprint scanner.

Since the smartphone have received TENAA's green signal for release, an official announcement can be expected soon.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 press render and specs leaked

Samsung is likely to unveil it 2017 edition of Galaxy A series — Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 — anytime soon, one can expect at CES 2017. We have heard a number of rumors of these phones, as well seen possible renders.

Now alleged press image of Galaxy A5 2017 has hit the interweb along with specs and pricing. The new image reveal that Galaxy A5 2017 will be available in four color options — pink, black, blue and gold.

The leak suggests that Galaxy A5 2017 will feature 5.2-inch Full HD display enacased in a 7.8mm body. It will be equipped with 1.9GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 7880 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 16MP camera on front and back and a 3000mAh battery. The software version is not mentioned, but the entire 2017 edition of A series will most  likely ship with Android Marshmallow. It is also rumored to get IP68 certified case, which means the phone will be water and dust resistant.

The Galaxy A5 2017 will reportedly be priced around CNY 2699 ($390 | Rs. 26,300). 

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Black Pearl Samsung Galaxy S7 edge launched in India, available from December 30

The Pink Gold Galaxy S7 edge went on sale in India recently, and now Samsung has again launched a new color variant of the popular flagship in the country.

The Black Pearl variant of Galaxy S7 edge, which was unveiled earlier this month will be available in India starting December 30 for Rs. 56,990. The price is Rs. 6,000 higher than the other color models as Black Pearl variant comes with 128GB storage instead of 32GB found on others.

As a promotional offer, Samsung India is offering the new Gear VR headset at a discounted price of Rs. 1,990, plus you can also avail one-tome screen replacement offer for Rs. 990.

According to Samsung the Black Pearl Galaxy S7 edge was designed to be "modern and striking. The sleek black finish blankets the entire device – edges and all – and adds depth to its glass design. The result is a stylish all-black aesthetic that captures the essence of the color in its purest form."

With the addition of the new color, the Galaxy S7 edge is now available in the country in six colors ― Gold Titanium, Silver Titanium, Blue Coral, Black Pearl and Black Onyx. There's also a White Pearl color variant, but it is yet to be available.

Black Pearl Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Blue Coral Specifications
5.5-inch QHD Super AMOLED always-on curved edge display
Octa-core Exynos 8 Octa 8890 processor
4GB RAM
128GB storage, expandable via microSD card
12MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, Smart OIS
5MP front camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Hybrid dual-SIM slots
4G LTE
WiFi 802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.2 LE
NFC
Fingerprint scanner
Heart rate sensor
IP68 rating for water and dust resistance
3600mAh battery with fast charging support (wired or wireless)

New report again claims bigger 6-inch Galaxy S8 on the way

Last month a report suggested that Samsung Galaxy S8 will arrive in two variants 5.7-inch display and a bigger 6.2-inch display carrying model number SM-G950 and SM-G955 respectivley.

Now a new report coming out of South Korea suggests the same, but claims the smaller model Galaxy S8 will feature 5-inch display, whereas the bigger model, Galaxy S8 Plus may have a 6-inch display. Both will have dual-edge curved screens. The report also claims that Samsung has already ordered parts for the two phones with the aforementioned sizes.

Despite having a bigger 6-inch display, the overall phone size of Galaxy S8 Plus will be same as Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy Note7. For this Samsung will minimize the bezel and ditch the home button to maximize space for the display, while retaining the dual-curved edges. If this is true, we can expect the Galaxy S8 Plus to look like Xiaomi's Mi MIX.

In line with earlier report, the new report says that  Samsung will launch the Galaxy S8 family in April at an event in New York instead of MWC 2017. 

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Pink Gold Samsung Galaxy S7 edge now available in India

Samsung has added a new color option for the Galaxy S7 edge in India. It is now available in Pink Gold hue and is priced at Rs. 50,990. You can further pay Rs. 2,980 and get the Gear VR headset (Rs. 1,990) and one-time screen replacement (Rs. 990) with the phone.

Earlier this month the Blue Coral color variant went on sale in the country as well. Apart from Pink Gold and Blue Color, the Galaxy S7 edge is also available in Black Onyx, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium. The White Pearl and the recently launched glossy Black Pearl color variant is yet to be available in the country.

Regarding the Pink Gold Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung says "the refined, skin tone-inspired Pink Gold color scheme is intended to soothe and incorporate a touch of gentleness, radiance and sophistication to the smartphones’ design."

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge specifications
5.5-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED always-on curved edge display
octa-core Exynos 8 Octa 8890 processor
4GB RAM
32GB internal storage
12MP rear camera with LED, f/1.7 aperture, Smart OIS
5MP front camera
Hybrid dual-SIM slots
4G LTE
WiFi 802.11ac
NFC
Heart rate sensor
Fingerprint sensor
IP68 rating for water and dust resistance
3600mAh battery with fast charging support

Samsung Galaxy S8 may have a feature called Beast Mode

Samsung's budget smartphone comes with various modes like S-Bike mode, data saver mode, ultra power saving mode and more to boost performance. Now it appears that Samsung might add a new mode on its upcoming flagship Galaxy S8 to tackle intensive tasks with ease.

The South Korean tech giant recently filed a trademark for the term 'beast mode' in the EU. The trademark application does not reveal the working of this feature, but as the name suggests it will be performance related and will have to something with increasing the phones performance by taking advantage of the hardware to boost gaming, VR and camera capabilities.

Two versions of Galaxy S8 will be unveiled this year, one a 5.7-inch model with curved display and other a 6.2-inch model with bezel-less display. The Galaxy S8 is expected to come with optical fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 835/Exynos 8895 processor, 6GB RAM and built-in AI assistant.

According to latest rumor, Samsung will  unveil the Galaxy S8 at a dedicated event in New York in April instead of MWC 2017. 

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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) surface in renders

Samsung is working on a slew of mid-range smartphones in the Galaxy A, Galaxy J and Galaxy C series. Now information of a J series smartphone, the J7 (2017) has hit the inter-webs.

The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) was first spotted on India's import/export tracking website Zauba and and recently received Bluetooth (SIG) and WiFi certification carrying model number SM-J727V which revealed Bluetooth 4.2 and Android 7.0 Nougat on-board.

The Galaxy J7 (2017) has now surfaced in renders courtesy of 91mobiles in collaboration with @onleaks, giving us a look at the phone from all angles. As seen in the renders the 2017 edition of Galaxy J7 will sport a new and much cleaner design than its predecessors with a flatter rear panel. The rear panel also has a sleek metallic strip where the primary camera and LED flash are sitting. The speaker grille has been moved from the rear to the top right, just above the power button.

Apart from these, nothing much has changed. The Galaxy J7 (2017) has micro USB port, 3.5mm headphone jack, primary and secondary headphone at bottom and top respectively and Samsung's trademark physical home button. It is not clear whether the home button will double as fingerprint scanner or not.

Interestingly, the Galaxy J7 (2017) design appears to be similar to Galaxy Emerge, which is expected to launch in the U.S on January 6. Renders of the phone was recently shared by Evan Blass.

According to the report, Galaxy J7 (2017) will have 5.5-inch display, same as its predecessor, but come with Full HD AMOLED display instead of HD found on the 2016 model. The phone has a dimension of 51.34 x 76.20 x 8mm.

As for the other specs, the Galaxy J7 (2017) is rumored to feature octa-core Qualcomm/Snapdragon chip, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and 13MP/5MP cameras. 

Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge specs revealed, U.S launch on January 6

Samsung has launched a slew of mid-range smartphones in India and other global markets this year. Continuing the trend, the South-Korean tech giant is all set to launch a new mid-range smartphone in the U.S in 2017.

Dubbed Galaxy J3 Emerge, it is a variant of Galaxy J3 2017, and will release in the U.S on January 6. It will sold by U.S carrier Sprint and its two prepaid brands, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile.

Running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the Galaxy J3 Emerge will feature 5-inch HD display, Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. It will come with 5MP rear camera with LED flash, 2MP front facing camera, dual-SIM slots, microSD card slot and 4G LTE support. The phone will be backed by 2600mAh battery.

Samsung is also expected to launch the Galaxy J3 Emerge/J3 2017 in India next year. 

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Samsung Notebook 9 gets a refresh with light-weight design and Kaby Lake

Samsung is refreshing its 13-inch and 15-inch Notebook 9 laptops with Kaby Lake and few additional features.

The laptops also gets a design tweak with a with more curved chassis, making it thinner and lighter than its predecessors. It also sport slim bezels for the near edge-to-edge display. With the tweaks, the 15-inch model now weighs 2 pounds (984g) while the 13-inch model weighs in at 1.8 pounds (817g).

The 13.3-inch and 15-inch Notebook 9 laptops run Windows 10 and feature Full HD IPS display, backlit keyboards, built-in fingerprint scanner & 720p webcam for Windows Hello support, microSD card slot, HDMI, WiFi 802.11ac and 1.5 Watt speakers.

The 13.3-inch Notebook 9 will be available with the option of Core i5/8GB RAM and Core i7/16GB RAM with storage options of 128GB or 256GB SSD. It includes 2 x USB 3.0 ports and a USB Type-C port.

The 15-inch Notebook 9 on the other hand feature Intel Core i7 Kaby Lake chip and can be configured with 4GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB SSD storage. It has 2 x USB 3.0 ports, a USB 2.0 port and USB Type-C port.

The Notebook 9 laptops pack 30 Wh battery, which is rated for up to 7 hours of usage time. It also supports fast charging as well promising full recharge in just 80 minutes,

Currently there is no word on pricing and availability.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 launch planned for April in New York

After the Galaxy Note7 fiasco, Samsung lost confidence amongst customers, as a result the South Korean tech giant is being extra-cautious with the Galaxy S8 to make sure nothing goes wrong with it.

For the past three years Samsung has been presenting the Galaxy S series flagship at MWC. However, according to a new report the company plans to launch its upcoming Galaxy S8 flagship at a dedicated event in New York in April instead of MWC 2017.

While Samsung itself has not issued an official statement regarding the launch event or the postponement, the news comes from participants present in Samsung's Global strategy meeting taking place at Samsung South Korea head quarter.

Samsung is also said to be working with external agencies to execute plans to recover lost confidence in its product before releasing on the market, and has tightened security to minimize Galaxy S8 leaks.

This is not the first time, we are hearing this news. Earlier The Wall Street Journal citing sources said that Samsung is looking to delay Galaxy S8 announcement until after MWC 2017, and plans to unveil the phone as late as April.   

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Samsung working on augmented reality and a new Gear VR headset

At Virtual Reality Summit in San Diego, Samsung VP Sung-Hoon Homg revealed company's plan for virtual reality. Hong said that the company is working on an Augmented Reality (AR) headset and a successor to its Gear VR mobile headset.

The AR headset will build upon Microsoft's HoloLens technology and Magic Leap. The company is also said to be working on a new light field engine that is capable of producing realistic holograms which will look really touchable.

Sung-Hoon also said that Samsung plans to unveil its AR technology at MWC 2017 in February, where the company will also launch its next 'S' series flagship, the Galaxy S8.

As for the successor to Gear VR headset, Sung-Hoon did not reveal any specific details, but said that it will be launched in a short time. The first edition of Gear VR headset was unveiled in 2015, and got a slight upgrade this year with better lenses, all-black plastic body to reduce glare and USB-C connetor support.

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Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge will directly receive Android 7.1.1

Samsung is already testing Android 7.0 Nougat for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge through its beta program. Now it is being said that Samsung will skip Android 7.0 Nougat and directly bring Android 7.1.1 to these smartphones.

Although several users of Samsung's Beta program are still testing Android 7.0, it is being reported that Samsung will roll out Android 7.1.1 firmware as a stable build, directly to Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Unfortunately it is still not know when the update will officially roll out.

Samsung has already confirmed Nougat treat for Galaxy S6 family, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy A 2016 line-up (A3, A5, A7, A8, A9, A9 Pro), and since Samsung is going for Android 7.1.1 for Galaxy S7/S7 edge, the same can be expected for the aforementioned smartphones.

Meanwhile, according to a report, Sony reportedly wants to be the first OEM to push Android 7.1.1 Nougat to its smartphone and said that releasing the Android 7.1.1 build is the "number one priority" for Sony's developer team. Sony says "If you spot any other vendor (excluding Google) releasing this faster than us, prepare your rotten tomatoes,". The company has already pushed Nougat update to Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance.

It's worth mentioning that Google recently pushed Android 7.1.1 to Pixel, Nexus and Android One devices. It brings new emojis, GIFs support for keyboard on apps like Allo, Messenger and Hangouts. It also includes app shortcuts, which is Google's version of Apple's Force Touch. 

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Black Pearl Samsung Galaxy S7 edge with glossy finish announced

The Galaxy S7 edge is available in a variety of colors including Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, White Pearl, Silver Titanium, Pink Gold and Blue Coral. Now Samsung has introduced a the seventh color edition of the Galaxy S7 Edge dubbed as the Black Pearl with glossy finish.

The Black Pearl Galaxy S7 edge will be available only in 128GB version and is priced at 10,12,000 won ($873 | Rs. 58,990). Starting December 9 it will be available in select markets including South Korea.

Regarding the Black Pearl Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung says "Black Pearl was designed to be modern and striking. The sleek black finish blankets the entire device – edges and all – and adds depth to its glass design. The result is a stylish all-black aesthetic that captures the essence of the color in its purest form." 

It's worth mentioning that iPhone 7/ 7 Plus also comes in a similar color, which Apple calls Jet Black and has a glossy finish as well. This is not the first time Samsung is following in the footsteps of iPhone colors. Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Pink Gold Galaxy S7 edge, which is somewhat the same as iPhone 6S' Rose Gold color. 

Black Pearl Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Blue Coral Specifications
5.5-inch QHD Super AMOLED always-on curved edge display
Octa-core Exynos 8 Octa 8890 processor
4GB RAM
128GB storage, expandable via microSD card
12MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, Smart OIS
5MP front camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Hybrid dual-SIM slots
4G LTE
WiFi 802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.2 LE
NFC
Fingerprint scanner
Heart rate sensor
IP68 rating for water and dust resistance
3600mAh battery with fast charging support (wired or wireless) 

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Samsung Galaxy S8 will reportedly have 'all-screen' bezel-less display

After the Note7 fiasco, Samsung is placing all its bets on its upcoming Galaxy S8 flagship. The South Korean tech giant has already confirmed that Galaxy S8 will flaunt a brand new design. Now Bloomberg has revealed a few details about the design of Galaxy S8.

The report says that Samsung will use a wraparound OLED display without any bezels for Galaxy S8, giving it a all-screen bezel-less look, just like Xiaomi's Mi Mix. To employ such technology, Samsung will have to ditch the physical home button. Instead Galaxy S8 will have a virtual home button, which will be placed below the glass in lower section. This also means that the fingerprint sensor will also have to be moved under the glass.

Furthermore, the Galaxy S8 will arrive in two screen sizes, 5.1-inch and 5.5-inch, similar to its predecessors Galaxy S6/Galaxy S7 series. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 processor or in-house Exynos chipset depending on the region. It will also feature an upgraded digital assistant, which is allegedly called Brixby. 

Earlier reports suggested that the Galaxy S8 will have dual-rear camera system. However, now it is being said that Samsung is considering top scrap plans for the dual-camera setup due to high manufacturing cost.

The latest information comes a day after it was reported that Galaxy S8 will not feature headphone jack. 

The Galaxy S8 was rumored to be unveiled in February, before MWC 2017 kicks off, however, the new report says that Galaxy S8 could be delayed until April, as Samsung is adopting tougher testing procedures, in wake of Galaxy Note7 recall. 

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Blue Coral Samsung Galaxy S7 edge lands in India

Samsung has launched a new color variant of its Galaxy S7 edge in India. In addition to the existing five colors  colors ㅡBlack Onyx, Gold Platinum, Pink Gold, White Pearl and Silver Titanium, the Galaxy S7 edge will now be available in a new Blue Coral color. Note that the White Pearl version isn't available in India, yet.

The new Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge 32GB version is priced at Rs. 50,900 and will be available from December 15 from Samsung authorized online and offline store, as well as Samsung's online store. Apart from the color, the design and hardware remain unchanged.

Regarding the new Blue Coral color, Samsung India said ㅡ "The new edition follows this year’s colour trends which are less vivid and more tranquil. Inspired by nature, the colour shimmers as if it is illuminated from the inside of the phone’s glass surface. In particular a contrasting gold tone hue is applied to the phone’s metallic frame. The resulting two-toned combination is at once calming and sophisticated." 

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Blue Coral version specifications
5.5-inch QHD Super AMOLED always-on curved edge display
Octa-core Exynos 8 Octa 8890 processor
4GB RAM
32GB storage, expandable via microSD card
12MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, Smart OIS
5MP front camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Hybrid dual-SIM slots
4G LTE
WiFi 802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.2 LE
NFC
Fingerprint scanner
Heart rate sensor
IP68 rating for water and dust resistance
3600mAh battery with fast charging support (wired or wireless)

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) surfaces in renders

Renders of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A series smartphone, Galaxy A3 (2017) has surfaced in renders giving us a clear look of the device.

As seen in the render, the Galaxy A3 (2017) will sport a curved glass screen and below it there's a home button, that will house the fingerprint sensors. The back of Galaxy A3 (2017) appear to be made of glass, similar to Galaxy S6/S7 series. The phone has metal frames and antenna lines at the bottom and top.

The SIM and microSD card slot are at the top along with secondary microphone. The power button is on the left side along with the speaker grill. At the bottom, there's USB Type-C ports and 3.5 audio jack along with the primary microphone.

According to earlier reports the Galaxy A3 (2017) will have 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display, 1.5GHz octa-core Exynos 7870 processor w/ Mali T830 GPU, 2GB RAM, 8GB/16GB storage, microSD card slot, 13MP/8MP cameras and 4G LTE support.

Apart from Galaxy A3 (2017), Samsung is also working on Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017). All these smartphones are expected to be announced anytime soon. 

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Samsung Galaxy S8 will not have 3.5mm headphone jack and home button

This year a few smartphone makers like LeEco, Motorola, HTC and Apple have ditched 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of USB Type-C. Now according to a new report from SamMobile, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S8 will also not feature the standard 3.5mm headphone jack. 

Instead it will deliver audio via the USB Type-C port, and if you want to use your old headphone, then you will need an adapter to do so. One of the advantages of removing 3.5mm audio jack is that that Samsung can make the Galaxy S8 slimmer, while also freeing up space inside for a bigger battery. On the downside, you won't be able to charge the phone and use the headphones at the same side.

Besides delivering audio, USB Type-C port will also enable fast charging technology and faster data transfer speeds. Moreover, the phone will be compatible with Samsung's new Gear VR headset that houses USB Type-C port for connecting to devices.

In line with earlier leaks, the report mentions that Galaxy S8 will have the same 2K resolution screen as Galaxy S6/S7. However, the Super AMOLED display panel will be made out of a new material, which will consume less power and offer longer life. The Galaxy S8 will also axe the physical home button and the fingerprint sensor will be embedded inside the display itself, making it the first device to feature optical fingerprint identification.

According to earlier reports Samsung's Galaxy 8 will arrive in two models: 5.7-inch edge model with curved screen and 6.2-inch model with bezel-less display. Both model will feature Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB RAM, 256GB internal storage, single rear camera, front camera with auto-focus, stereo speakers bearing Harman branding and a new artificial intelligence assistant called Bixby.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is expected to be unveiled in February before MWC 2017, Barcelona kicks off. 

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