Samsung's flagship Galaxy S6 smartphone is still famous and marketable, but talks pertaining to its successor the Galaxy S7 are already gaining traction.
The latest buzz suggests that the next-gen Galaxy S7 phablet will be taking things in a different direction and could well be sporting a USB Type-C port instead of the current microUSB one.
The new information comes courtesy of SamMobile which cites reliable sources.
"It might not come as a surprise to some, but our sources have confirmed that the Galaxy S7 will come with a USB Type-C port instead of a standard microUSB port," reveals the publication.
The USB Type-C port is being touted as the next big thing for smartphones as it uses a reversible cable, which can be plugged into any device in any manner. Another advantage of this connector if that it speeds up the charging of a mobile device in tandem with USB 3.1. Moreover, the USB Type-C connector also aids smoother and quicker transfer of data when compared to a USB 3.0.
Several new devices such as the Nexus 5X, as we reported, are said to be shipping with the USB Type-C connector. The new Dell tablets i.e. the Venue 8 Pro and Venue 10 Pro will also come with the new USB standard when they hit the shelves in mid-November.
Even the eagerly-awaited OnePlus 2 smartphone from OnePlus, like its predecessor, will be adopting the USB Type-C port.
It would follow the logic that Samsung also embraces the USB Type-C port for its future smartphones to stay relevant. Therefore, the news that the Galaxy S7 will have the USB Type-C port is not surprising.
Rumors have also been rife that the Galaxy S7 could take a leaf out of Apple's book and have ClearForce technology to take on 3D Touch. The smartphone is also anticipated to sport a 5.7-inch QHD screen and a magnesium alloy body.
Rumors also point to a 16 MP primary and 5 MP selfie camera for the smartphone which will boast 4 GB of RAM. The smartphone could house the Snapdragon 820 processor, Exynos M1 chip or the Exynos 7422 chipset depending on the region it is headed.
From Techtimes.com