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GoPro Hero 5 release date, specs news 2016: 'GoPro Sniper,' GPS system included in Hero 5 features?

Ivan Menchavez August 08, 2016 04:22 AM EST

The GoPro Hero 5 is expected to be more handy and streamlined than previous GoPro iterations | GoPro

Many GoPro fans are disappointed because of all the negativity surrounding the release of their next generation action camera, the GoPro Hero 5. The device has been in the rumor mill for a while now. According to the latest reports, many tech observers are predicting that the new action camera is bound to fail once it hits the market.

Despite the negative publicity GoPro is getting as of the moment, fans are excited to finally get their hands on the latest camera gadget from the company. GoPro has yet to provide details suggesting a problem with the development of the new device. There are fans who are saying that these rampant rumors about glitches and issues of the new camera are just speculations that carry no weight.

According to a report by PetaPixel, the new teaser video of the new GoPro Hero 5 shows that the new action camera has better touch screen capability than its predecessor. The publication also said that the new device will be easy to use and has waterproofing technology coming out from the box. It is also said to have GoPro feature called "GoPro Sniper," which is the latest technology from the company.

No solid details have yet to be reported with regard to the "GoPro Sniper;" however, several fans believe that the new feature will eventually make a difference once the device hits the shelves.

For more information regarding the alleged leaked video of the new GoPro Hero 5, click here. It has also been posted on the Twitter account of GoPro Top News.

Meanwhile, in a report by Design and Trend, an FCC filing reveals that GoPro Hero 5 will sport its own GPS system. Other features mentioned by the publication include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy and will run with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

As of the moment, GoPro has yet to confirm these reports. All fans are advised to take these rumors and speculations with a grain of salt until the company decides to confirm them.

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