Samsung and Apple will soon battle it out at the latter part of the year should both companies proceed with their Galaxy Note 5 and iPhone 7 releases. According to a Samsung executive, the upcoming Galaxy Note 5 should be revolutionary, while more details about the iPhone 7 suggest that it is shaping up to be an interesting smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was well-received in the market. It came just right in time when Samsung was faced with criticisms and doubts. The same success is also the same source of attention over the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Although Samsung has not divulged full details about the phablet, Connor Pierce, the Vice President of Samsung UK’s IT and Mobile Division, hinted that the Galaxy Note 5 should offer a similar quality in design and other specs as the other two Samsung Galaxy S6 series. Likewise, people can expect the device to ship around the fourth quarter in time for the holidays. This is around the same period that Apple releases its new smartphone offerings.

Apple's iPhone 7 has made quite the headlines with predictions and hints from analysts and supply chain sources. Among the expected features of the device are the new metal build, faster processors, UI improvements including Force Touch and super-advanced digital imaging technology.

Ming-Chi Kuo from KGI securities also predicts that people can expect a different kind of Force Touch to be included in Apple's next smartphone. According to the analyst, “We believe that iPhone’s Force Touch sensor doesn’t directly detect the pressure applied by fingers. Instead, it monitors the contact area on which the finger touches the screen to decide how big the pressure is."

Other supporting details for the expected features include Apple’s acquisition of LinX. LinX focuses on developing advanced camera sensors, which leads people to believe that the iPhone 7 would come with a DLSR-like camera. Apple has reportedly spent $20 million on the acquisition, backing up claims on the company’s intent on including more advanced technologies on its products.

Lastly, supply chain sources also hinted that Apple may go for the 7000 series aluminium build on the iPhone 7, the same material found on the Apple Watch's Sport edition. Given the next iPhone will sport the same build, it should be 60 percent harder compared with existing models. Apple and Samsung have not released the final details of the devices.

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