Samsung Galaxy S8 release date, specs rumors: Samsung to come out with new accessories?

Samsung Galaxy S7 promo image Samsung

Samsung is likely already busy developing their next generation flagship device, the Samsung Galaxy S8, which is slated to be released early next year. While a lot is not yet known about the device's specs and features, numerous reports have now come forward and presented their best guesses as to its possible hardware.

In the midst of the various rumor reports regarding the phone's specs, a new report has now emerged which has apparently revealed the possible official accessories that may be sold alongside the new Galaxy S8 next year. According to a recently published report from SamMobile, Samsung will apparently be coming out with a number of new accessories, with some being included with the purchase of the smartphone while others will be available as a separate purchase.

The report reveals that the package coming with the smartphone will still include the standard screen protector and a clear cover. Additionally, consumers can now reportedly purchase a separate high-end Alcantara leather cover, a Clear View cover, a new multimedia dock, a new battery backpack, and a Keyboard case.

The new leather cover will serve as a premium cover that will be wrapped in premium Alcantara leather that will look quite stylish and will add to the high-end feel of the device. The alleged multimedia dock will be an accessory that will further improve the device's connectivity options similar to the functions of the dock that was released for the Galaxy S4.

All of the other accessories will be more or less similar to the ones offered for the previously released Galaxy S7, with the exception of the new battery backpack which will have a lower power capacity at just 2,600 mAh as compared to the 3,100 mAh for Galaxy S7.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 is expected to be released early next year, likely at the upcoming 2017 Mobile World Congress which will be held in February.

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