Galaxy S7 will be Samsung’s curviest smartphone yet. Photo: Jermaine Smit

A recent press render leak confirmed the Galaxy S7 series will have a curved glass back, but it won’t be the same curved glass back you get with the Galaxy Note 5.

According to new design drawings, the Galaxy S7’s rear panel will be even more rounded, while its camera hump won’t be as pronounced.

Google could make its own iPhone rivals. Photo: Google

Google’s flagship Nexus 6P delivered significant design improvements last year, putting its hardware on par with the best devices from rival manufacturers. But Google wants the Nexus lineup to be even more like the iPhone.

To make that happen, the company will reduce its reliance on third-party manufacturing partners like Huawei and LG and assume greater control over Nexus hardware, according to one report.

Samsung confirms S7 edge. Screenshot: SamMobile

Thanks to leaked press renders, we know exactly what Samsung’s going to announce at its Unpacked event on February 21. But just in case you had any doubts the Galaxy S7 would get a curvy sibling, Samsung has confirmed it early on its very own website.

Samsung’s struggle continues in China. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

As the iPhone becomes increasingly popular in China, its Galaxy-branded rivals are falling. According to the latest data from Strategy Analytics, Samsung dropped out of the top five smartphone makers in China last year, with Apple the only non-Chinese company to make the list.

Galaxy S7 leaks again. Photo: Evan Blass

Leaked renders have already confirmed what the front of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will look like, and now a new set have revealed their backs, too.

Both devices have curved edges, as recent rumors have promised, as well as what appears to be a new heart rate sensor.