Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 Expected to Debut at Upcoming August 23 Event

[MacRumors]

Samsung today sent out invitations announcing an upcoming Unpacked event set to be held on August 23 in New York City.

The South Korean company is widely expected to introduce its next-generation Galaxy Note device at the event, with the new smartphone hinted at through a "Do Bigger Things" slogan and a stylized image of an S Pen next to a smartphone-sized device.

Rumors suggest the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 will feature a design that's similar to the existing Galaxy S8 with thin bezels, rounded corners, and a 12-megapixel dual-lens camera system. It is expected to feature a larger curved display than the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, measuring in at 6.3 inches.

Galaxy Note 8 rendering via BGR​

Other features may include Bixby integration, 6GB RAM, an upgraded S Pen, iris scanning functionality, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note device will be the first since the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7, which the company was forced to recall after exploding batteries caused problems in both original Note 7 devices and their replacements.

The recall and the exploding Note 7 devices were highly publicized, even leading to an FAA ban that prevented them from being carried on airplanes. The debacle cost Samsung up to $5.4 billion, but Samsung is reportedly intent on continuing to use the Note brand despite the incident.

Save the date! August 23, 2017 #DoBiggerThingshttps://t.co/uSEvuV1QKN pic.twitter.com/9lbxtDtm0l - Samsung Electronics (@Samsung) July 20, 2017

To avoid future problems and to assuage customer fears, Samsung has implemented an 8-Point Battery Safety Check procedure that involves putting all batteries used in Samsung devices through "extreme testing, inside and out, followed by careful inspection by X-ray and the human eye."

Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 will come just a few weeks before Apple is expected to introduce its highly anticipated iPhone 8, which is rumored to feature an edge-to-edge OLED display, a vertical dual-lens rear camera, a faster A11 processor, and a front-facing camera equipped with 3D sensors to enable AR and facial recognition features.

Article Link: Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 Expected to Debut at Upcoming August 23 Event

 

[Seoras]

Explode Different

 

[pi.mont]

Let's hope the explosions aren't any bigger.

 

[drinkingtea]

I just switched to a Galaxy S8+ after only ever owning iPhones. I love it; the OS is stable and fluid. I can't see myself going back to an iPhone.

 

[deadworlds]

I still can't see myself carrying an explosive device that is frequently held up against my ear.

 

[dan9700]

Doesn't matter how good phone is android still sucks

 

[ILikeAllOS]

to assuage customer fears, Samsung has implemented an 8-Point Battery Safety Check procedure that involves putting all batteries used in Samsung devices through "extreme testing, inside and out, followed by careful inspection by X-ray and the human eye."

You mean they weren't doing that before?

 

[prangsoa]

Maybe... Macrumors will change the name to Mac and Samsung rumours some point.

 

[Hustler1337]

Doesn't matter how good phone is android still sucks

Different strokes for different folks. I disagree

 

[iKrivetko]

Do we really have to have Samsung stuff on the front page?

 

[jerryk]

Different strokes for different folks. I disagree

Me too. I have a S8 and an iPad Pro. But, neither IOS or Android seems superior to me. Same when comparing Windows to MacOS.

 

[iReality85]

I still don't see the attraction of curved screens.

I checked some of them out, including Samsung, at my local Best Buy recently and the massive color shifting that occurs at the curved edges instantly turned me away. No thanks.

 

[Mlrollin91]

I still don't see the attraction of a curved screen.

I checked some of them out, including Samsung, at my local Best Buy recently and the massive color shifting that occurs at the curved edges instantly turned me away. No thanks.

Same. I can't stand the curved screen. Just for starters, it makes it pretty much impossible to use a glass screen protector (which I prefer over using a screen naked).

I did the test drive program and tried the S6 Edge and the curved screen just got in the way. You can't hold the device without covering the screen. I like some bezel.

 

[ipacers]

Not exactly subtle with the invitation, are they?

 

[Mlrollin91]

Not exactly subtle with the invitation, are they?

Not only that, but why in the world is the invitation coming 5 weeks out from the event?

 

[Asarien]

I still can't see myself carrying an explosive device that is frequently held up against my ear.

Well, what of electromagnetic radiation next to your genitals all day, then? Seems to me about an equal chance of something bad happening either way.

 

[69Mustang]

I just got a new phone in November, but this seems intriguing to me. Never had a Note but this model seems like it could be my first. Will be interested to see what they reveal.

 

[iReality85]

Do we really have to have Samsung stuff on the front page?

Although I have no intention of owning a non-iPhone, I do appreciate MR reporting on Apple's competition. It allows for good analysis and comparison of Apple's products against the alternatives.

 

[Mlrollin91]

Marketing

But don't they sacrifice sales of the S8 now, for people that might have wanted that but are now waiting? To see what thing may bring.

 

[Rocketman]

Buy stock in landfills.

 

[mi7chy]

I'd consider it only if it replaces DeX desktop experience with Windows 10.

DeX on ARM

Windows 10 on ARM

 

[Sevanw]

Gonna be wicked. Take my mf'ing money.

 

[DevNull0]

Maybe... Macrumors will change the name to Mac and Samsung rumours some point.

iPhone/iPad and Samsung rumors is more accurate

 

[Teddysjam]

I have no problem with macrumors posting about note 8, don't know why people get so upset about that, and haven't even tried an S8 or S8 plus comments like androids suck are funny to me. Just like fan boys like when I was in middle school saying PS better then Xbox. I had the Note 7 yes I know the issue about about catching on fire but that might have been the best phone I've ever owned. I also had the S8 plus also a great phone IMO but I came back to iPhone because of IOS and most of my apps work better on iOS and my whole family uses iOS so makes it easier for all of us. There's nothing wrong with seeing what the competition has to offer and how it competes against iPhone.

 

[djcerla]

68 GB RAM, lags.