As the year 2016 comes to a close, a couple of last minute developments about Samsung Galaxy S8 are continuing to arrive. Recent leaks reveal that the device will come with a new set of accessories and a more advanced voice assistant.
The year 2016 has not been great for Samsung. After the snafu caused by the defective Galaxy Note 7, the South Korean company is looking to regain consumers' trust with its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8. The device, which is being eyed for an April 2017 release, may be the only company's only shot to assure customers that they still have it.
Whether or not Samsung can move past this is yet to be determined. The launch of Samsung Galaxy S8 may present itself as a tricky event for the company, as patronizers may no longer have the same level of enthusiasm for the new handset. While this is the case, the company wants to reassure the public that they are acquiring more advanced technology to improve their products.
A couple of leaks have surfaced online which suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S8 will drop the Google Assistant technology and introduce their own AI assistant instead.
As SamMobile reported, the company has filed a trademark for Bixby and Kestra - the long-rumored names of the device's new voice assistant. While unconfirmed, the site claims that Bixby and Kestra will likely be the device's male and female Siri counterpart.
A stylish set of accessories is also rumored to don the S8. Consumers who will be interested to purchase Samsung's latest offering could expect a more versatile-looking device fit for their lifestyle.
According to Trusted Reviews, a leak suggests that Samsung is also set to launch a new line of accessories alongside the S8. This may include a premium protective cover (made from Alcantara leather) and more traditional tools such as a protective cover, a clear cover, a clear view cover, a keyboard cover and an LED view cover case.
Samsung has not yet issued a comment about the aforementioned rumors.
