The Samsung Galaxy S8 could come with a new "Beast Mode," if a new trademark registration found in EU paperwork is any indication.
There are a number of hotly anticipated devices set to rock the tech scene in 2017, and the Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of them, rumored to boast top-notch specifications and great horsepower.
It now seems that the Galaxy S8 could be even more beastly than expected so far, as some EU paperwork reveals a trademark registration for an intriguing Beast Mode designed for a number of devices, including smartphones.
The trademark registration doesn't detail just what this Beast Mode will entail or what it refers to, but the application [PDF] does mention the products and services it targets.
"Smartphones; Mobile phones; Application software for smart phones; Computer software; Notebook computers; Computers; Tablet PCs; Portable computers; Netbook computers," notes the application.
Galaxy S8 Beast Mode: What Could It Be?
The Beast Mode moniker is definitely intriguing and could refer to an increased endurance or high performance mode. For instance, it could be related to power management, as the Android ecosystem has seen various modes so far that can influence a smartphone's power.
The latest Android Nougat version comes with a "performance mode" that optimizes battery consumption to save power, while various OEMs such as Sony have included their own customized modes into the Android OS to improve power efficiency.
That said, Samsung's Beast Mode could be something along the lines of Sony's Stamina Mode, which would make sense considering that the Galaxy S8 is rumored to be a real powerhouse with a Snapdragon 835 processor and 6 GB of RAM. Upgraded graphics and Y-Octa display technology are also rumored, likely to make the Galaxy S8 suitable to handle the next-generation Gear VR system.
In this context, a Beast Mode for increased battery performance would make sense and could be among the top selling points of the next Galaxy flagship.
At the same time, Beast Mode could also be some high-performance setting that would allow Galaxy S8 users to crank up the clock speed of the smartphone's processor and squeeze some extra power for heavy duty tasks.
With no official word from Samsung and no additional information detailed in the trademark registration, however, it's tough to tell for sure at this point just what this Beast Mode will entail. The name itself points to increased power, but it remains to be seen on what front.
Lastly, recent rumors also point at a delayed release, indicating that the Galaxy S8 might not debut until April 2017.
