Tech giant Samsung is rumored to borrow finest features of Apple iPhone. Samsung's upcoming flagship Galaxy S8 is expected to be launched in the tech market. Apple's new features seen in the iPhone 6, 6S and the current models are likely to arrive in the Samsung Galaxy S8.
According to Express UK, it is reported that the Samsung is building a new flagship Galaxy S8 with curved display only. After the unfortunate flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the company is working hard to gain back all what was lost in the Note 7.
Samsung Galaxy S8 is expected to be launched in two models, one with a 5.1 inch dual-curved display, the other with 5.5 inches - the same screen sizes as the Galaxy S7s. It is reported that the display of the new expected flagship will be included with a pressure sensitive feature with 3D touch functionality.
The 3D touch functionality was developed by Apple, debuted in the iPhone 6 and higher models last year. This feature allows the device to sense varying levels of pressure applied on the screen. The other feature with the 3D touch includes quick previews in a number of apps and number of hidden functions.
The next feature which could be the same as of Apple and Google is the Personal Assistant. Recent reports emerged on internet stating that Samsung hires a team of developer who created the Apple's iconic digital assistant Siri.
Vivi Labs, a start-up company created by developers of Siri, are likely to bring the new voice assistant from Samsung called as Vivi. The new development is expected to be feature in Samsung Galaxy S8.
Viv Labs CEO Dag Kittlaus said, "Samsung is setting its sights on becoming a major player in software and services, specifically AI.
"Samsung Pay has already proven to be one of the most successful mobile payment platforms in the market and SmartThings is another software acquisition signaling their conviction. "And they have installed a new cadre of senior SW-savvy management stretching all the way to the top with a mission. "You will soon come to see the utter seriousness of Samsung's intentions. And like us, they aim to win."
