Galaxy S8 to have dual camera, iris scanner to support parts suppliers
Samsung has
announced that it will compensate parts suppliers who were affected by the
Galaxy Note7 failure. Reports coming from Korea are that a big part of that
plan involves equipping the upcoming Galaxy S8 with a dual-camera setup and an
iris scanner.
Dual cameras will
increase revenue for parts suppliers including Samsung Electro-Mechanics, which
supplies camera modules, Sekonix, which makes lenses for smartphone cameras and
Kolen, which makes lenses for iris scanners. Patron and MCNEX used to make iris
scanners for the Note7, now they will be making it for the Galaxy S8.
Samsung has not officially confirmed this
plan, instead the info comes from an official working at one of the parts
suppliers. He points out that Samsung brings out a new camera design each year
and the S8 will be no exception.
The President of Samsung’s mobile business
said during the launch of the Note7 that by the time the Galaxy S8 is unveiled,
Samsung will have an improved iris scanning technology. As for the dual-camera
- every one is doing it now, HTC, LG, Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi and others.
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