MWC 2017: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Not The Best Smartphone Yet; Samsung Reportedly Releases Fake News [VIDEO]
BySamsung company has released an official announcement that Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was named as the best smartphone at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017. However, a report claims that this news could be just a joke or totally fake.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Named As Best Smartphone 2017
According to reports, Samsung company has released an official press statement where their one-year-old phone, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, is named as the best smartphone of 2017.
The said article reveals that Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge wins in the Best Mobile Handset and Devices category during the annual Global Mobile Awards. The award is recognized by GSMA at the MWC 2017.
Along with the announcement is the reported message of Samsung Electronics' Vice President of Global Product Strategy, Mobile Communications Business, Junho Park.
"We are honored to be recognized for our craftsmanship in design and innovation with the Galaxy S7 edge," says Park. "This award is a testament to our constant pursuit of excellence as we continue to exceed consumers' expectations through revolutionary mobile technology."
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was nominated alongside with other well-known smartphone brands like Huawei P9, iPhone 7 Plus, Moto Z, and Pixel XI
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Not The Best Smartphone Yet; Samsung Reportedly Releases Fake News
However, Techcrunch points out that the said press released from Samsung Electronics is "misleading and disingenuous".
The site reported that Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge victory did not happen at all. It did not release any phone unit at MWC 2017, unlike the brand's other competitors. Meanwhile, the same site reveals that Samsung Electronics will have its own event in New York City this March to launch their newest unit, Samsung Galaxy S8.
On the other hand, in Gizmodo's report, the site claim that Samsung Electronics might just be playing a joke following the Oscars 2017 epic ending. The said awards night gone viral because of "La La Land" and "Moonlight" confusing best picture winner.
Stay tuned for more Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge updates.