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Samsung Galaxy S8 release date, specs news 2016: Next gen flagship smartphone to carry dual lens camera technology?

New Samsung S7 (R) and S7 edge smartphones are displayed after their unveiling ceremony at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain on Feb. 21. | Reuters/Albert Gea

Samsung is currently focusing on its new big release, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. According to reports, the company is currently having some issues with the device, hence, the report about a major recall of all Galaxy Note 7 in the market. However, some fans are already excited about the company's next generating flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8. According to reports, the upcoming handset may possibly come out as the best smartphone in its generation. There are rumors circulating that the device may arrive with an advanced camera feature different from its predecessor.

A recent leaked was discovered from the Chinese social media website, Weibo. According to the tech leaker, the Samsung Galaxy S8 will carry a dual-lens primary camera similar to that from LG G5 and Huawei P9. The new camera system appears to be the norm nowadays as Apple's upcoming iPhone 7 and Sony's LG V20 are also rumored to sport the same camera feature.

Although this isn't the first rumored dual camera feature on Samsung Galaxy S8, the company has yet to confirm the reports. The device has become a subject of numerous rumors and speculations; however, the company has continued to stay silent about it.

Meanwhile, in a report by TechAndroids, the front-facing shooter of the new Samsung Galaxy S8 will also be upgraded to 8 MP from the 5 MP selfie snapper of its predecessor. Tech freaks have observed that Samsung has continued to use the same front-facing camera feature for the last two years.

The new Samsung Galaxy S8 will also be carrying the same iris scanner feature of the current Galaxy Note 7. Fans also expect the device to come out with a powerful processor paired with a sizeable RAM. There are reports suggesting that Samsung will make an official announcement with regard to the development and release of the new smartphone.

Stay tuned for more news and updates about Samsung Galaxy S8.