Samsung Galaxy Note 8 release date, specs rumors: Samsung to apply major revisions to avoid repeat of Galaxy Note 7 mishap; To boast improved stylus, camera

Many tech enthusiasts were all hyped up earlier this year for the much-awaited release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The latest phablet from the South Korean tech giant actually sports a lot of high-quality features that qualify the device to be among 2016's hottest gadgets. Unfortunately, Samsung has been under fire since the Galaxy Note 7 release due to reported incidents of overheating, and worse, explosion of the device itself. As the company now orders total recall of all Galaxy Note 7 units, it might be quite hard for the company to bounce back.

Nevertheless, business goes on for Samsung, and so are the rumors that are circulating anew on the internet. After the major fail with the Galaxy Note 7, there are rumors that Samsung has already ordered the immediate release of the phablet's next iteration, the Galaxy Note 8. According to Value Walk, Samsung may ultimately decide to discontinue the Galaxy Note 7 entirely, and instead focus of their follow-up device. The Galaxy Note 8 is poised to not repeat the same malfunctioning observed by the users with the Galaxy Note 7.

Regarding the earlier release date of the Galaxy Note 8, the online publication speculated that the new phablet may come out as early as February next year. Upon its release, the tech enthusiasts will see more improved specs greater than this year's shunned Galaxy Note 7. As listed by the iTech Post, one of the possible top features of the Galaxy Note 8 is its much-improved camera performance. Samsung is reportedly working on a vertical sliding gesture in order to allow zooming of the camera view. Likewise, it is possible that the Galaxy Note 8 will also have dual lens camera similar to this year's iPhone 7.

With regards to the Galaxy Note 8's new stylus pen, it is expected that the device's all-new S Pen will have its speakers working differently depending on the position of the stylus. The Galaxy Note followers must take note, however, that Samsung has no official announcement yet regarding their plans for the Galaxy Note 7 successor. For now, the company is busy dealing with the continuing reports of Galaxy Note 7 overheating and recalling the rest of the units in the market.