Samsung Galaxy S5 Rumors: New User Interface Could Grace the Handset
The rumored 2014 Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone could not only sport a new outer look, but also feature a new interface for users to interact with as well, according to a new leak from notorious tipster @evleaks.
The leak came early Tuesday morning, when @evleaks, well known for his leaks concerning smartphones, revealed that Samsung is apparently busy testing a new user interface.
Samsung exploring new smartphone UI. pic.twitter.com/iSxhpRhnju
— @evleaks (@evleaks) January 7, 2014
Samsung, naturally, has not commented on the matter, and as SamMobile points out, the pictures showcasing the supposed-new interface aren't the most flattering, so take it all in with a grain of salt. Still, Samsung's current user interface, TouchWiz, has been around since 2010, and most users will admit that the formula is getting a little stale. The changes shown in th leaked images don't seem to be drastic, but they do add a certain flair to the look that was lacking before. It's also unclear if the new interface would keep the TouchWiz moniker.
If the leak is indeed indicative of a new interface for the Samsung Galaxy S5, then the next-gen Galaxy S handset will be one of the largest overhauls to the Galaxy S lineup to date. Samsung is also reportedly interested in building the Galaxy S5 out of a new material in order to stem much of the backlash it received for the Galaxy S4's plastic, cheap-feeling casing. Rumor has it that Samsung will release the Galaxy S5 in two models: a premium variant with a metal casing, and a cheaper normal version with some kind of polycarbonate shell.
Other rumored specs for the Samsung Galaxy S5 include a 5.25-inch 2K HD display with a 2560X1440 resolution, a 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor or a 64-bit Exynos processor depending on the region, 3GB or 4GB RAM, a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera, and Android 4.4 KitKat right out of the box.
Samsung is expected to announce the Samsung Galaxy S5 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona late February.
Check back with The Latino Post for more information on the Samsung Galaxy S5 as it becomes available.