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‘Leaked’ Samsung Galaxy S8 pictures spark rumours of shock new feature ahead of launch

Leaked pictures of Samsung Galaxy S8 appear to show a new way to take selfies

SAMSUNG fans are in a frenzy over these "leaked" smartphone pictures.

If legitimate, they reveal not only the hotly tipped infinity screen and absent home button, but the possible addition of a SECOND selfie camera, according to internet rumours.

 These leaked pictures were shared on Chinese social media
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These leaked pictures were shared on Chinese social media
 They appear to show two camera lens holes on the front right side of the device
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They appear to show two camera lens holes on the front right side of the device
 The pictures appear to confirm the absence of a home button and a larger infinity screen
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The pictures appear to confirm the absence of a home button and a larger infinity screen

The new  won't be announced officially until April, according to sources.

But these new pictures appear to show the front cover of the devices.

They show two circular holes on the right of the device, usually saved for selfie lens holes.

They follow similar leaked snaps that appeared in an advert for the phone maker's new Amoled screen technology.

 The rumoured Samsung Galaxy S8 which will not have a headphone jack
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The rumoured Samsung Galaxy S8 which will not have a headphone jackCredit: Samsung
 Rumours are swirling that the Galaxy S8 will have a wider screen for Samsungs new Amoled display
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Rumours are swirling that the Galaxy S8 will have a wider screen for Samsungs new Amoled displayCredit: YouTube
 Samsung is rumoured to be moving the phone's integrated fingerprint scanner under the screen itself
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Samsung is rumoured to be moving the phone's integrated fingerprint scanner under the screen itselfCredit: YouTube

It showed it's vibrant screen display on a wider screen smartphone that is the same size as the s7 but is missing a home button.

Fans will have to wait until April to see exactly what will come with the new phones.

It will follow four consecutive years in which Samsung picked spring to reveal a new handset.

The tech giant has followed in the footsteps of rival Apple, confirming to that it will replace the jack with a USB Type-C port instead.

Apple lovers were fuming when Apple unveiled the iPhone 7 in in 2016 without a headphone jack, instead replacing its classic earphones with £159 wireless AirPods.

Despite widespread backlash the phone still sold out, with UK customers desperate to get their hands on one when it was released.

The phone - initially believed to be launched in February at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - will also ditch the signature home button.

It’s claimed that the new phone will have its fingerprint scanner under the screen instead, which will work using pressure-sensitive display technology.

This means that the phone will be able to distinguish between a light tap and deep press – meaning access to more functions just by pressing down harder.

And it might even be able to fold, if a recent Samsung patent is anything to go by.

Samsung fans can also reportedly expect an ‘Edge’ style screen and improved camera, as well as a 4K display.

It's expected to come in two models, one with a 5.1 inch dual-curved display, the other with 5.5 inches.

The company have suffered bad press of late.

The heir to the company is on the most wanted list for his alleged dealings in a corruption scandal that has already seen South Korea's president impeached.

Super-rich business mogul Lee Jae-Yong, the only son of Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-Hee is accused of bribery, embezzlement and perjury.


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