Korean tech giant is planning to launch an Olympic-themed Galaxy S7 smartphone

09:55 - 28 June 2016

A journalist walks in front of a screen with olympics logos during the medal launching ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 14, 2016.

Earlier this year, Samsung launched a Batman Edition of the S7 Edge. Back in 2015, it also launched a limited edition Iron Man-themed smartphone for its Galaxy S6 smartphone - its flagship at the time.

Oftentimes, an OEM launches various special editions of a flagship device aimed at rejuvenating the interest of the end user in that product.

Korean tech giant, Samsung, is working on another Olympic Edition of its flagship Galaxy S7 device for this year's Olympic Games in Brazil.

Earlier this year, Samsung launched a Batman-themed Editionof the S7 Edge. Back in 2015, it also launched a limited edition Iron Man-themed smartphone for its Galaxy S6 smartphone - its flagship at the time.

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According to media reports, the Rio device is currently under development and it will contain apps to provide users with VR content at the Olympics.

Popular leak-man @Evleaks tweeted a render of the device showing the Olympic symbol stamped on the rear of the phone and appearing as a splash screen message on the phone's screen.

Also, the phone's buttons, camera, and flash have also been outlined in the Olympic colors but that all the information available for now.

The Olympics will start on August 5, 2016, so more information may come to light about this device. There is no release date yet but stay with Pulse Tech to keep you updated on news about this smartphone.