Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Price, Release Update: Launching on Feb. 26; Leaked Images Reveal Glass and Metal Build

By Matthew King / 1487781155
(Photo : YouTube) The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 will reportedly launch this Sunday, Feb. 26 and the leaked live images show the 2017 tablet will boast a glass and metal build among other powerhouse specs and features.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 will reportedly be launched on Sunday, Feb 26, a day before the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 event. New leaked images have recently surfaced online after the device obtained federal certification in Taiwan.

The said leaked live images of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 show that this year's iteration of tech giant's popular tablet line will sport a glass and metal build. It can be seen in the pictures that it bears a close resemblance to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2.

Based on the certification listing, Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 has a model number SM-T820. Further, the South Korean giant might release the Wi-Fi variant in Taiwan.

Previous leaks suggested that the upcoming gadget will likely sell at a price of $580. It will have a 9.7-inch display with a screen resolution of 2048 x pixels. Also, it will support S Pen which functions like a Stylus.

Moreover, it will be packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 4GB of RAM. The tablet will also have a 12MP rear camera with a 5MP front snapper.

As for the release date, the Samsung's official invite revealed that the launch schedule of Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 would kick off at 7:00 p.m. or 11:30 p.m. IST. Also, the official launching will be livestreamed online.

Meanwhile, the existence of a new Samsung Galaxy Book has been uncovered recently from a new app at Windows store. This unannounced device is reportedly running on Windows 10 also has stylus support and an AMOLED Screen based on the spotted app by MSPower User.

The app description reads:

Install 'Book Settings' which includes Battery Life Extender, Screen mode, Pattern Log-in, User manual, and other Samsung features.

Book Settings is an application for Galaxy Book. It may not function normally on other devices.

Techies should be on the lookout for official an announcement from the South Korean giant regarding its Galaxy Tab S3 and Galaxy Book devices. The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017, on the other hand, will kick off on Monday, February 27 and will conclude on March 2, 2017.