The Samsung Galaxy S8 has only just hit the market and already there have been complaints about it, with numerous users taking to forums to report a red tint to their screens. Fortunately, Samsung is already promising a fix, though doesn’t seem to be admitting that there’s actually any problem with the phones.

Speaking to The Korea Herald, a Samsung spokesperson said: “Because there are some complaints about the red-tinted screens, we decided to upgrade the software next week for all Galaxy S8 clients,” and that an additional update to “make color revisions more minutely” will be rolled out at the end of April.

Yet the spokesperson added that: “We will upgrade the software because of some dissatisfied customers although there is no problem in the phone itself.”

A simple solution

Which makes it sound as though Samsung is reluctant to admit any kind of fault, but at least this looks to be a much more minor and more easily fixed problem than the issues faced by the now infamous Samsung Galaxy Note 7. It seems that Samsung sees the issue as a matter of taste then – a color temperature tweak as opposed to a hardware fault.

It’s unclear exactly how widespread the red tinting "problem" is, but as it’s seemingly a software issue rather than a hardware one it should be completely solved by these updates, which will apparently expand the color range, so that affected users can further lower the red in the phone’s color balance screen.

With any luck the issue will be solved before most users even receive their Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus handsets. Samsung will surely be hoping so, as after the Note 7 it really needs the S8’s launch to be as smooth as butter.

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The iPhone 7S Plus is being announced today at Apple's 'Special Event' and, whatever its final name ends up being, it's going to be exactly like you'd expect: an upgrade to the company's jumbo-sized smartphone.

If you're eagerly awaiting a new iPhone and don't want to pay a lot of money for the undoubtedly expensive iPhone 8 or iPhone X, this one is for you.

And you'll be able to watch all the action unfold live with our Apple event livestream and blog.

This 'S' upgrade will be one of three new iPhones for 2017, according to the new rumors that indicate we're looking at a lower-cost iPhone with new features.

And by 'lower-cost', we mean to say the iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus will likely be the same price as previous iPhones – but cheap next premium model.

That's okay, because we're still expecting Apple's iPhone 7S Plus to be a serious upgrade, one that's faster, has a better screen and a superior dual-lens camera.

While Apple could give this phone the name iPhone 8 Plus in the end, Here's are all of the iPhone 7S Plus rumors we've heard.

• Everything you need to know: iPhone 8 | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone Edition | iPhone 7S

Cut to the chase

• What is iPhone 7S Plus? The next phablet iPhone
• When is the iPhone 7S Plus release date? Probably late September 2017
• What will iPhone 7S Plus cost? Likely the same as 7 Plus at launch

iPhone 7S Plus release date

The iPhone 7S will be announced in a few hours, with the official Apple launch event happening today, September at September 12 at 10am Pacific Time (1pm EST, 6pm BST).

September has become iPhone launch month. Apple has released a new iPhone this month every year since the iPhone 5S. We'll see the same again this year.

When is the actual iPhone 7S Plus release date? We suspect it'll be on Friday, September 22, a few weeks ahead of the iPhone 8 launch.

While the iPhone 7S and 7S Plus will likely go on sale a short time after this event, the iPhone 8 is said to be suffering delays due to complications with OLED display production and the fingerprint scanner - which may mean it doesn't appear at the same time as the 7S Plus, if it exists at all.

TechRadar’s take: The iPhone 7 Plus will launch today, and it would make sense for it to go on sale a week or two later. That means Friday, September 22 or Friday September 29, since Apple likes releasing phones on Fridays. Just don't expect the best iPhone to be there.

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iPhone 7S Plus screen

Hottest leaks:

• Display likely to stay the same size and resolution
• May feature a brighter, more colorful OLED screen

It terms of the size and resolution of the iPhone 7S Plus display, we expect things to stay the same in this iterative update, with the iPhone 8 more likely to see a bump in quality.

You'll still get a big 5.5-inch screen with a 1080 x 1920 resolution on the 7S Plus, generating a more-than-acceptable pixel density of 401ppi.

Rumor has it Apple wants to upgrade the screen technology to OLED on all of its iPhone models, but demand for the tech is apparently too high, forcing Apple to stick with an LCD panel for the iPhone 7S Plus. Maybe next year for all models.

TechRadar's take: It makes sense for Apple to stick to the same size and resolution for the iterative 7S Plus. While having all models jump to OLED in 2017 would give Apple a VR and AR advantage, we don't expect all three models to switch to LCD right away due to supply constraints.

iPhone 7S Plus design

Hottest leaks:

• A new glass back
• An iterative update usually means a similar look

One of the biggest iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus criticisms that neither had a new design, but don't expect any big changes from the iPhone 7S Plus.

Apple handsets from the iPhone 6 Plus onward look largely the same, and while big design changes look set to come with the 10th anniversary iPhone 8, the iPhone 7S Plus probably won't get the same treatment.

However, the materials used for it could change, as leaked images supposedly show a dummy unit with a glass back, rather than an aluminum one.

They also show that there might not be any antenna bands, which makes sense, as they wouldn't be needed with a glass back, but that the overall shape, along with the ports and buttons, seem much the same as the iPhone 7 Plus.

Indeed, the diagram below supposedly shows the phone, and the design is similar to its predecessor, but with slightly different dimensions of 158.38 x 78.1mm, where the iPhone 7 Plus was 158.2 x 77.9mm. Oddly, that would actually make the iPhone 7S Plus marginally larger.

And don't read too much into the all-screen front, as it seems that's just not had the details filled in, as the source claims the design is the same as the iPhone 7 Plus.

It's possible that there will be a new color scheme launched for the iPhone 7S Plus though. Apple added red to the mix for the iPhone 7 and it's rumored that a mirror-like finish or a gold blush color is in the works for the iPhone 8.

It could be that this shade will be exclusive to the top-end model (for now known as the iPhone 8), but it's also possible that the iPhone 7S Plus and iPhone 7S will get it as well.

TechRadar's take: Don't expect too much to change on the design front for the iPhone 7S Plus. Apple could give it a glass back and make it a hair thicker due to new features like wireless charging, but on the whole we're expecting an almost identical device.

iPhone 7S Plus camera

Hottest leaks:

• Dual-cameras tipped to remain
• Optical image stabilization looks almost certain

The new dual-camera was arguably the biggest upgrade for the iPhone 7 Plus, and it set it apart from the single-camera iPhone 7, so we’d expect to see the same photo smarts on the iPhone 7S Plus. 

Respected Chinese analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested the dual-lens camera will remain limited to the Plus model, and that both lenses will benefit from optical image stabilization, where currently only the wide-angle lens features OIS on the iPhone 7 Plus.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 just added OIS to both camera in its dual-lens camera array, so Apple will want to step up its camera feature-set this year.

TechRadar's take: Dual-cameras remain popular in 2017 with the LG G6, Huawei P10, P10 Plus and OnePlus 5 all donning double snappers on the rear and we see no reason why Apple would move away from this on the iPhone 7S Plus.

iPhone 7S Plus battery

Hottest leaks:

• Likely to be the same size, 2,900mAh battery
• Battery life could be improved with newer chipset and software

Moving onto the iPhone 7S Plus battery size, there's currently little word on what to expect. 

However, with the design of the 7S Plus likely to be very similar to its predecessor we wouldn't be surprised if Apple stuck with the same 2,900mAh offering and improved efficiency with a newer chipset and software integration.

There have been suggestions that Apple could introduce wireless charging to its iPhones this year, most notably from the CEO of one of Apple's suppliers, who mentioned the tech was coming, and from the presence of a sound hinting at it in the iOS 11 beta, but this is something which it may save for the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus - or not all. UK network EE's announcement that it would be pushing wireless chargers more aggressively in the wake of tonight's news also added fuel to the fire – though it's unlikely that there will be an official option coming straight from Apple alongside the phones.

We've also heard that problems with the software could mean that wireless charging is enabled after the new handsets launch, via a software update.

New X-rays of the device leaked to the web seem to suggest that wireless charging will indeed make it into the phone. As does the fact that it seemingly has a glass back (which works better with wireless chargers than a metal one).

TechRadar's take: Looking at Apple's previous iPhones, it makes sense for the 7S Plus to sport a similar size battery to the iPhone 7 Plus, with improvements in battery life made on a chipset and software level.

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iPhone 7S Plus OS and power 

Hottest leaks:

• A new iOS 11 operating system
• More powerful chipset, possibly more RAM too

iOS 11 will be ready to run on the iPhone 7S Plus, and we now know a lot about it, as Apple announced the new software at WWDC 2017.

Features include a new look for the App Store, a focus on augmented reality, improvements to Apple Pay and a whole lot more.

In recent years new iPhone launches coincided with the release of the new version of iOS, and there's no reason to believe things will change in 2017.

The iPhone 7 Plus launched with A10 Fusion chipsets, so we’d expect a new quad-core chip on the iPhone 7S Plus and it's likely to be called the A11 Fusion, or just A11.

The iPhone 7S Plus could pack either 3GB again. The 7 Plus has 3GB, while the iPad Pro has 4GB, so there's an outside chance Apple may up things here.

TechRadar's take: A new A11 chipset is almost certain, while a minimum of 3GB of RAM is also highly likely.

• iOS 11 release date, news and features

iPhone 7S Plus other features

Hottest leaks:

• A Smart Connector for accessories
• Iris scanner and facial recognition tech

There’s a chance the Smart Connector from the iPad Pro could launch on the iPhone 7S Plus. 

The long rumored iPhone 7 Pro was meant to feature the Smart Connector, for accessories such as small keyboards, but Apple may be waiting to launch it on the iPhone 7S Plus instead. Though recent rumors haven't mentioned the connector at all, so we wouldn't count on it.

Other rumors for the iPhone 7S Plus point towards the addition of an iris scanner and facial recognition as ways to further secure your phone.

It’s a technology Samsung has included on the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, and we wouldn't be surprised if Apple followed suit with it on the iPhone 7S Plus (and iPhone 7S).

TechRadar's take: With Samsung adding more biometrics to its S8 handsets this year, Apple could well offer the same security features with the 7S Plus.

iPhone 7S Plus price

We’d expect a similar price for the iPhone 7S Plus as there was for the iPhone 7 Plus.

The 32GB model costs $769 (£719, AU$1,229), while the 128GB version costs $869 (£819, AU$1,419). If you want an even bigger 256GB version you have to spend $969 (£919, AU$1,569).

TechRadar's take: The iPhone 7S Plus is sure to cost at least as much as the iPhone 7 Plus. This year's price hike is likely coming with the iPhone 8.

• Everything you need to know: iPhone 8 | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone Edition | iPhone 7S 

2017 marks another fallow year for Apple, as it looks to update its previous generation of devices with an "S" upgrade, rather than giving us a new numeral.

With this in mind, rumors of the iPhone 7S Plus aren't exactly getting our pulses racing, and along with the iPhone 7S, we'd be surprised if it didn't show up in September. 

There is one thing though... this year also marks the tenth anniversary of the original iPhone and Apple is tipped to celebrate this milestone with major upgrades in the form of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus alongside the the 7S duo.

The iPhone 7 Plus was better than the iPhone 7, so we have high hopes for the iPhone 7S Plus.

• Everything you need to know: iPhone 8 | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 7S

Cut to the chase

• What is it? The next phablet iPhone
• When is it out? Probably September 2017
• What will it cost? Likely the same as 7 Plus at launch

iPhone 7S Plus release date

For the last few years Apple has announced new iPhones at the start of September and released the phone later in the month, and that’s exactly when we expect the iPhone 7S Plus to launch in 2017.

This is not to be confused with the rumored iPhone 8 Plus which, along with the iPhone 8, is said to be suffering delays due to complications with OLED display production - which may mean it doesn't appear at the same time as the 7S Plus.

TechRadar’s take: We're pretty confident that the iPhone 7S Plus will launch in September, and it would make sense for it to go on sale a couple of weeks later.

• Will the iPhone 8 launch really be later than usual?

iPhone 7S Plus screen

Hottest leaks:

• Display likely to stay the same size and resolution
• May feature a brighter, more colorful OLED screen

It terms of the size and resolution of the iPhone 7S Plus display, we expect things to stay the same in this iterative update, with the iPhone 8 Plus more likely to see a bump in quality.

That would mean we're looking at a 5.5-inch screen with a 1080 x 1920 resolution on the 7S Plus, generating a more-than-acceptable pixel density of 401ppi.

Rumor has it Apple wants to upgrade the screen technology to OLED on all of its iPhone models, but demand for the tech is apparently high which may force Apple to stick with a LCD panel for the iPhone 7S Plus.

All hope is not lost, with more recent rumors suggesting Apple has secured 160 million OLED panels, which could be enough to cater for all planned new iPhone models.

TechRadar's take: It makes sense for Apple to stick to the same size and resolution for the iterative 7S Plus, while the OLED rumor is less certain.

iPhone 7S Plus design

Hottest leaks:

• An iterative update usually means a similar look

One of the biggest criticisms of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus was the fact that neither had a new design, but don't expect any big changes from the iPhone 7S Plus.

Apple handsets from the iPhone 6 Plus onward look largely the same, but big design changes look set to come with the 10th anniversary iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.

If Apple does keep the same blueprint for the iPhone 7S Plus then we're looking at a premium metal body finish and bezel-heavy front, with the iconic home button with Touch ID sitting pride of place below the display.

TechRadar's take: Don't expect too much to change on the design front for the iPhone 7S Plus. Apple could make it a hair thinner, or reduce the camera bump on the back a bit, but on the whole we're expecting an almost identical device.

iPhone 7S Plus camera

Hottest leaks:

• Dual-cameras tipped to remain
• Optical image stabilization looks almost certain

The new dual-camera was arguably the biggest upgrade for the iPhone 7 Plus, and it set it apart from the single-camera iPhone 7, so we’d expect to see the photos smarts on the iPhone 7S Plus. 

Respected Chinese analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested the dual-lens camera will remain limited to the Plus model, and that both lenses will benefit from optical image stabilization, where currently only the wide-angle lens features OIS on the iPhone 7 Plus.

TechRadar's take: Dual-cameras remain popular in 2017 with the LG G6, Huawei P10 and P10 Plus all donning double snappers on the rear and we see no reason why Apple would move away from this on the iPhone 7S Plus.

iPhone 7S Plus battery

Hottest leaks:

• Likely to be the same size, 2,900mAh battery
• Battery life could be improved with newer chipset and software

Moving onto the iPhone 7S Plus battery size, there's currently little word on what to expect. 

However, with the design of the 7S Plus likely to be very similar to its predecessor we wouldn't be surprised is Apple stuck with the same 2,900mAh offering and improved efficient with a newer chipset and software integration.

There have been suggestions that Apple could introduce wireless charging to its iPhones this year, but this is something which it may save for the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus - or not all.

TechRadar's take: Looking at Apple's previous iPhones, it makes sense for the 7S Plus to sport a similar size battery to the iPhone 7 Plus, with improvements in battery life made on a chipset and software level.

iPhone 7S Plus OS and power 

Hottest leaks:

• A new iOS 11 operating system
• More powerful chipset, possibly more RAM too

We’d expect iOS 11 to be running on the iPhone 7S Plus, and we should learn more about the next version of Apple's mobile operating system at WWDC 2017 in June.

In recent years new iPhone launches coincided with the release of the new version of iOS, and there's no reason to believe things will change in 2017.

The iPhone 7 Plus launched with A10 Fusion chipsets, so we’d expect a new quad-core chip on the iPhone 7S Plus and it's likely to be called the A11 Fusion, or just A11.

The iPhone 7S Plus could pack either 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The 7 Plus has 3GB, while the iPad Pro has 4GB, so there's a change Apple may up things here.

TechRadar's take: A new A11 chipset is almost certain, while a minimum of 3GB of RAM is also highly likely.

iPhone 7S Plus other features

Hottest leaks:

• A Smart Connector for accessories
• Iris scanner and facial recognition tech

There’s a chance the Smart Connector from the iPad Pro could launch on the iPhone 7S Plus. 

The long rumored iPhone 7 Pro was meant to feature the Smart Connector, for accessories such as small keyboards, but Apple may be waiting to launch it on the iPhone 7S Plus instead.

Other rumors for the iPhone 7S Plus point towards the addition of an iris scanner and facial recognition as ways to further secure your phone.

It’s a technology Samsung has included on the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, and we wouldn't be surprised if Apple followed suit with on the iPhone 7S Plus (and iPhone 7S).

TechRadar's take: With Samsung adding more biometrics to its S8 handsets this year, Apple could well offer the same security features with the 7S Plus.

iPhone 7S Plus price

We’d expect a similar price for the iPhone 7S Plus as there was for the iPhone 7 Plus. 

The 32GB model costs $769 (£719, AU$1,229), while the 128GB version costs $869 (£819, AU$1,419). If you want an even bigger 256GB version you have to spend $969 (£919, AU$1,569).

TechRadar's take: The iPhone 7S Plus is sure to cost at least as much as the iPhone 7 Plus.

• Everything you need to know: iPhone 8 | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 7S