Samsung's 'make or break' Galaxy S8 smartphone will finally be unveiled at a special event in New York next month, it has been claimed. The new handset will try to repair some of the damage done by the firm's disastrous Galaxy Note 7, which is was forced to recall after battery problems caused fires. The new handset will come in two sizes, both with curved screens, according to the Wall Street Journal. 'One of the people familiar with the matter said the new phone is set to be unveiled at an event in New York late next month,' it claims. In previous versions, Samsung has released both curved 'Edge' models and a more traditional screen. The new handset is also expected to dump the home button, and instead have a fingerprint sensor on the rear and iris scanning to unlock the phone. It will also feature Bixby, Samsungs updated AI assistant, along with a dedicated button for the feature, the WSJ says. Earlier today a set of leaked images claiming to be the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus surfaced – suggesting the flagship phone will have a curved ‘infinity screen'. The photos of the highly-anticipated device depict a curved edge-to-edge screen, which means the South Korean firm has tossed out the physical home button. Although the latest leaks do not showcase a fully assembled smartphone, it does give users an idea about what size screen to expect in the coming months. For many Samsung customers, the Galaxy S8 is not just the firm's next phone, but a chance for the smartphone maker to redeem themselves for the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco - 2.5 million devices were recalled after reports that some were exploding. And although other rumors speculate the handset won't be out until mid-April, it has been one of the most talked about devices for the past few months. The clear casings were shared on the web by the web by BGR, which noted that the smartphones ‘are expected to take up more of the phones' faces thanks to much smaller bezels above and below the screens'. Zach Epstein, the reporter with BGR, also stated that the two models will be designed with AMOLED displays. The new leaks appear to be very similar to a photo posted to Weibo, a Chinese social media platform, last month that highlights a complete device. And it also suggests the fingerprint scanner has been relocated – either on the back or embedded under the glass. However, because of these missing features SamMobile, which first spotted the gold Samsung S8, questions if the photo is ‘a product of some Photoshop wizardry'. ‘Typically, when you head into settings, they don't automatically hide,' reports Josh L. On the other hand, Samsung could have developed a full-screen mode that manually activates, which allows for an end-to-end screen. If this is in fact true, then users would simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen and the keys will appear. And just last week an image showing what claims to be the bottom have of the phone hit the web – confirming multiple rumors that have been floating around for months. There are some ports placed at the bottom and the entire handset appears to be made of metal and glass. In December, rumors surfaced that suggests the South Korean firm had plans to remove the standard 3.5mm headphone jack, but the new leaks point to just the opposite. It was also speculated that the flagship phone would be equipped with reversible USB Type-C port for easy connectivity including hassle-free charging – and this port is shown in the real-life photo. There is also a visible microphone positioned to the right of the charging port and two antenna lines can also be spotted on the sides of the leak. In addition to what the Galaxy S8 could look like, other rumors reveal Samsung is anticipating a high demand once the handset hits the market in mid-April, which was first revealed by The Investor. Some outlets have claimed that the exact date has been set for April 18. But, Samsung has not confirmed any of the rumors. ‘We cannot confirm the details of the Galaxy S8 launch,' a Samsung spokesperson said. According to the report, the firm is working toward a 60-million shipment goal – much higher than some of its more recent Galaxy S devices. The report says Samsung will begin mass production of the S8 in March after receiving the parts from its main vendors in February, including camera iris scanner module maker Partron and camera lens firm Sekonix. ‘As the release date of the S8 has been postponed to mid-April, Samsung seems to have set a more ambitious goal than before to make up for the loss caused by the Note model,' a source told The Investor. SAMSUNG'S GALAXY S8 RUMORS New renders of what could be Samsung Galaxy S8 have surfaced and they suggest the device will incorporate a dual-lens camera design and remove the home button for an edge-to-edge screen. It's speculated that Samsung could design a fingerprint-sensing display or place the feature behind the tempered glass. Because levels of concentration will be increased with a 'full screen', pictures and videos should be much clearer and even go so far as to produce a 3D effect. Rumors suggest that pixels of the dual-cameras will support 16 megapixels and 8 megapixels. Another new addition to the Galaxy S8 could also be an upgraded Application process (AP) that corresponds to handset's brain. Sources say Samsung is going to start mas-producing 10-nano Snapdragon 830s, which will be used for Galaxy S8, at the end of this year at the earliest. The artist impression also shows the handset in four vibrant shades of red, blue, purple and yellow - another feature yet to be seen by Samsung users. TWO MAJOR FLAWS Following the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, reports began surfacing that the smartphones were exploding. Samsung conducted their own investigation into the matter and revealed their findings in January. The first issue was that the battery components in the Galaxy Note 7 did not fit in the battery's casing. This caused the battery cell's upper right corner to be crimped by the casing. The second round affected the devices sent to replace the original faulty phones. These were caused by manufacturing issues, including poor welding at the battery manufacturer.
