Samsung Galaxy S8 To Come With Wireless In-Ear Headphones: Rumor

Chris Loterina, Tech Times 31 December 2016, 08:12 pm

Unarguably, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the most anticipated devices of 2017.

As we inch closer to its debut, therefore, it makes sense to find more speculations such as the claim that the Galaxy S8 will be following the path trailblazed by the iPhone 7 toward a world without a 3.5mm audio jack.

This rumor has just been bolstered by a purported leak outed by Sammobile that a new wireless in-ear headphone will also debut alongside the new Galaxy flagship.

No source has been identified and Sammobile was also quick to say that in the production of the Galaxy S8, Samsung is developing several prototypes and one includes an audio jack. So there is still a big chance that the company is not going to ditch the feature.

Arguments For A Samsung Wireless Earbud

Samsung has never been shy about copying some iPhone features. For example, when Cupertino decided to ship the iPhone with a fingerprint sensor, it also followed suit, throwing an iris scanner into the mix. So observers expect that the wireless headset for the S8 is not an entirely far-fetched possibility.

Eliminating the wired headphone could also allow Samsung to integrate modules to fill the space the jack will vacate. Some sources believe that if the South Korean company proceeds with this plan, it will be able to outfit the Galaxy S8 with a stereo speaker.

It is also worth noting that Samsung already has its own in-ear wireless earpiece in the market called Gear IconX. This product hit store shelves early this year and was primarily viewed as a competitor to the Apple AirPods.

Next-Generation Gear IconX

According to Sammobile, there is still no word from Samsung or any of its sources on whether the new wireless headset will be bundled with the Galaxy S8 or if it will be part of the device's ensemble at all.

If the unhappiness entailed in the introduction of iPhone 7's AirPods is any indication, then a number of Samsung fans would probably be crossing their fingers, hoping that the 3.5mm audio jack will still live on in the S8.

Supposing the new wireless headset is a mere iteration of the Gear IconX and sold as a stand-alone product, here is one key information regarding its potential credential: reports reveal that it could ship with some nifty Harman audio technology, which would make sense because the company has been recently acquired by Samsung.