While previous Galaxy phones have allowed users to unlock their phones with facial recognition, the Galaxy S8 would be the first to use the technology to verify financial payment applications. It’s already working with banks to help them embrace facial recognition systems in coming months, they said, asking not to be identified talking about a private matter. While previous Galaxy phones have allowed users to unlock their phones with facial recognition, the Galaxy S8 would be the first to use the technology to verify financial payment applications. The Galaxy S8 phone will also come with Samsung’s own voice-based Siri-like digital assistant, the people said. The Galaxy S8 is also said to come with a full-screen front, minus a physical home button.

Source: Mint March 16, 2017 08:48 UTC