The Samsung Galaxy S7 continues to grow in anticipation, and thus far, it seems to be packed with features that could make the next flagship into something truly worth having.
Much of the improvements will be within while the aesthetics of the Galaxy S7 will likely have little to show.
A recap of the things to be on the lookout for is as follows:
• A pressure-sensitive screen
• Possibly coming out with two different but more powerful processors (Exynos 8890 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset)
• USB Type-C port that will likely support the fast-charging technology being bragged about
• A retina scanner
• A much-improved camera
• The return of the microSD card slot for more storage options.
From the lot alone, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a godsend, but is it truly perfect?
According to Forbes, there are some weak points that may need to be addressed. One is the Android OS software, which has to deal with ‘cross-hardware’ platforms for compatibility.
The issue is technical in nature but one needs to only look at the effects it has on the device itself. That includes the battery longevity, lagging interface or response, and so on.
Google seems to be aware of such, and the improvements could start soon, with the company reportedly collaborating with Samsung to make the necessary tweaks and make the TouchWiz feature better, as per ITHome.
Why TouchWiz? This feature is seen by most as the one that leaves a lot to be desired. Many see it as something that has failed to keep in step with the alleged improvements, and unfortunately, that could still be the case for the Samsung Galaxy S7 once it makes its debut in early 2016.
In the end, it may be about how to make the Android OS that the Galaxy S7 is running on fit for Samsung’s devices. If there are setbacks on the horizon, it looks like this will be among the glaring ones that may come up.
Would it be time for Samsung to follow the lead of China companies that have gone as far as working on their own Android OS? Xiaomi and OnePlus have taken the liberty of doing so, and have thus far been doing good.
Of course such is likely not on their business and development road map, but unless they move and do something to address the intangibles, the company may find itself falling short again with the Galaxy S7.
If that happens, don’t be surprised to see Samsung turning to its mid-range models for help, leaving them perhaps in a fairly similar predicament as the Samsung Galaxy S6.