Samsung Galaxy S7

Unveiled today in Port Moresby, the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones feature state-of-the-art mobile technology including an enhanced design, with powerful performance presented to the high-end market of mobile phone consumers.

Digicel PNG CEO, Maurice McCarthy, said Samsung’s new smartphone technology is a leader in its field.

The good news is they provide a potentially class leading combination of beauty and brains. The bad news is you have to look a little more closely to see it.

So let’s dive in…

The Big Differences

Design & Size – Two Distinct Choices

The arrival of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge see Samsung simplify its smartphone line-up. Whereas Samsung previously offered 5.1-inch S6 and S6 Edge models as well as a third larger 5.7-inch S6 Edge+, now there are just two versions to choose from:

5.1-inch Galaxy S7 – 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm, 152g

The latest leak comes in the form of video footage published by Android Authority, showing the flagship handset functioning in the wild.

The clip (below) comes from the same source who claimed that the device and its curvy sibling the Galaxy S7 Edge will shun USB Type-C technology in favour of microUSB ports.

Previous leaks point to advanced water resistance, a pressure sensitive display, and a similar form factor to the acclaimed Galaxy S6.

So many rumors, mostly fan-made, of the alleged device are currently circulating within the Internet. Almost every other week, new speculations regarding the technical specifications of the upcoming device are thrown into the mix that it's quite hard deciding which to believe.

Sometimes, however, a rogue rumor that has so much sense comes along and makes the alternatives feel like lesser options. Such is the case with SABRE 9018 DAC from ESS Technology, an established company that designs and markets analog and Hi-Fi devices for audio systems.

Uncovered by Patently Mobile, the document describes a handset display that is capable of displaying holographic images in mid-air.

The futuristic technology would theoretically enable a phone to project images above the screen, likely icons that users can interactive with by touch.

Devices equipped with the tech will apparently use their camera to detect interactions and beam images with the help of a special case.