Samsung pins hopes on the Samsung Galaxy S8 for redemption following the unfortunate run of the Galaxy Note 7. (Photo : Getty Images for Samsung/Sarah Kerver)
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 release is reportedly not happening, according to a report.
NSEA Voice claimed that Samsung will need to rebrand its Galaxy Note line in order to sell smartphones again. The exploding battery controversy of the Galaxy Note 7 this year has resulted to a dent in profits as well as negative image on the line.
Due to the immediate discontinuation of Galaxy Note 7, there are rumors flying that Samsung will no longer release a new Note phone in 2017. Rumors claimed that Samsung does not want to damage its image further by releasing a successor of Note 7.
Moreover, Samsung is anticipating low sales of Note 8 if Samsung released one. There is a need for Samsung to reshuffle its products and the Note brand to remove the negative image affecting all Samsung devices.
Rumors further claimed that a new line will be created in order to fill in the void of Galaxy Note devices. Recent reports stated Samsung will release two variants of Galaxy S8 next year, including a "Plus" size. A device coined as Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus surfaced online, which is unlikely since the company may have trouble with the branding with Apple's iPhone 7 Plus.
However, alleged photo of the device was spotted in China hinting that the device will come with S-Pen stylus. Considering that the Galaxy S8 Plus is rumored to have a 6-inch display, a stylus might indeed come in handy, and the accessory might make the phone more appealing to former Galaxy Note handset owners, according to BGR.
Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S8 release is slated in February 2017 near Mobile World Congress. Nothing is official until the South Korea-based tech company makes a formal announcement.
