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Video recaps Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge leaks with new renders
Tomorrow in Barcelona Samsung will make both the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge official. And now, a mere one day before that event, a video has surfaced which does a good job recapping all the leaked details we've heard about the two handsets.
Not only that, but it seems to add a couple of new renders too - showing parts of the front of the Galaxy S6 Edge, as well as what could be the back of either model, since they're expected to be pretty much identical from that point of view.
The video stresses the main specs we've seen rumored so far. An octa-core CPU is pretty much a given, and according to past info Samsung has dropped Qualcomm as a supplier so we might have only one variant with the Korean company's own Exynos silicon. Aiding it will be 3GB of RAM.
The smartphones should both have metal frames, and Gorilla Glass 4 on the front as well as the back, for a more premium look than past Galaxy S-series devices. With this new build comes the revelation that neither handset will offer a microSD card slot, or a user-replaceable battery.
Both phones will sport 5.1-inch QHD (2,560x1,440) Super AMOLED touchscreens, but obviously the panel in the S6 Edge will curve slightly both on the left and right edges. In fact, the siblings are going to be mostly identical, save for the screen difference and the Edge also getting 50 mAh more battery capacity.
The fingerprint sensor may not be of the swipe variety this time around, like the one in past Samsung devices. So the new scanner should mimic the one Apple uses for its iPhones and iPads in terms of ease of use. The heart rate monitor that made its debut on last year's Galaxy S5 is still in, yet it has been repositioned along with the LED flash.
Unfortunately for fans of the feature, the S6 models will not be water resistant like the Galaxy S5. This seems odd, especially as Sony has been making water resistant smartphones out of similar materials (with metal frames and glass on both the front and back) for years now.
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will be slimmer and narrower than the S5, and they will have wireless charging built-in - so no more aftermarket kits required for that.
Samsung Galaxy S6 earbuds made the rounds online
The downpour of leaks and rumors on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 has been intensifying with the nearing of its official launch. One detail that has remained left out though has been the flagship’s headset.
That omission has been addressed and live images of the earbuds that will likely accompany the Galaxy S6 and its Edge sibling have been spotted online. Befitting the smartphones’ prices, the headphones sport a premium look and attention to detail.
Abandoning the deep in-ear design of the units that came with previous Samsung flagships, the company has opted for a similar construction to the earbuds that shipped with Apple smartphones since the iPhone 5. A common feature of most upmarket headsets of late is the flat tangle-free cord, present here as well. There’s a remote, naturaly, which houses the mic and has a familiar three-button setup with a volume rocker and pause/pickup/hangup button.
Samsung Galaxy S6 earbuds
Samsung’s “Unpacked” press event at the MWC will be held on March 1, so stay tuned to our website for live coverage of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge unveiling.
Galaxy S6 Edge teaser image from AT&T promises Spring launch
Samsung seems to be doing a unified push for the Galaxy S6 campaign, the "Six Appeal." First, a shadowy image of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge appeared from T-Mobile, glowing in the carrier's trademark magenta color. Now AT&T has joined with an almost identical image with a blue hue.
This image has "Spring 2015" written on the bottom, unlike the T-Mobile picture, which had nothing. Earlier we saw cases for the new flagship that will ship on March 15 and Spring begins on March 21 this year, so this may not be far off. Still, AT&T could launch the Galaxy S6 Edge at any time over the next three months.
While the launch date is still not certain, the Samsung team is probably already packing their bags for Barcelona where they will unveil the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge (perhaps other stuff too) on March 1.
The Galaxy S6 Home key may be taller for the fingerprint sensor?
T-Mobile provided us with the clearest look of the Galaxy S6yesterday and one can just make out the hardware Home key. Samsung has to keep it, because it houses the fingerprint sensor, but this time it looks taller than usual.
That gave rise to the speculation that it will not be a swipe sensor like the Galaxy S5 and Note 4, but instead will work with a stationary finger. We've already seen such an implementation from Meizu on theMX4 Pro, which also features a taller Home key.
Some makes have chosen to move the fingerprint sensor to the back instead, there's plenty of room for a tall sensor there. On the front, the drive for thinner bezels leave less room for tall buttons.
Samsung recently bought LoopPay, an Apple Pay competitor, so we expect the Samsung Galaxy S6 to be even more focused on fingerprint-protected payments.
New Galaxy S5 Lollipop update brings back silent mode
Here's some very good news for people who own a Galaxy S5 and hate Google's Interruptions system in Android 5.0 Lollipop. Samsung has just released a new software update for the S5 which makes Interruptions go away and brings back the trusty old Silent mode.
Interruptions was clearly thought of by Google's engineers as a superior alternative for the Silent mode that's been on every phone in the world for years. However, it turns out some people really hate the fact that the 'No Interruptions' setting silences alarms too. What's more, Interruptions isn't really easy to understand at first, which adds to the confusion.
Silent mode in new Lollipop firmware for Samsung Galaxy S5
Thankfully though, Samsung has been listening to its customers, and with the latest Lollipop firmware for the Galaxy S5 it's replaced Interruptions with Silent mode - as is obvious from the screenshots above.
They portray the Android 5.0 software for the G900F variant of the Galaxy S5, the main Snapdragon-based international model. The new build is G900FXXU1BOB7, and the underlying system is still Android 5.0.
For now, the new update is only out for unlocked devices meant for the UK, but it will surely spread throughout Europe pretty soon. If you are in the UK and have bought your handset SIM-free from an official source, make sure to check for the update in Settings - or, alternatively, use Samsung's Kies desktop software.
Lollipop update for I9506 Galaxy S4 LTE-A comes to more countries
The Android 5.0 Lollipop for the Snapdragon 800-poweredGalaxy S4 LTE-A got a limited release in Europe (Germany, Slovakia and the Czech Republic), but has now expanded to Scandinavia - Sweden, Norway, Finland. Austria is getting it too.
All these countries are receiving the same update, Android 5.0.1. You can check for an OTA update from the About screen in the settings menu. Bear in mind it's a large update (over 1GB) so best to be on Wi-Fi when you download it.
If you live outside those countries and are okay with flashing, you can download the update file from the source link. Make sure to backup your stuff and proceed at your own risk. And keep in mind that this is only for the Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 LTE-A.
The I9500 (Exynos) was updated to Lollipop earlier. As for the I9505 (Snapdragon 600), only its Google Play edition was updated, while the TouchWiz version is still waiting. The update seems to be in the works though.
Samsung Norway website hints at possible Galaxy S6 features
Samsung's Norway website seems intent on spilling some of the beans regarding the upcoming Galaxy S6, slated to launch on March 1 in Barcelona.
The website asks "Is this the next Galaxy?", followed by three rumors. The first one is "One feature that we might see is forward-facing stereo speakers." The second one is "The new Galaxy is expected to be durable." And the third one is "Samsung Galaxy display is supposed to reach onto 3 sides."
What makes these features likely to be present is that they seem quite plausible and secondly, Samsung wouldn't mention them if it wasn't going to include them. The third one in particular refers to the curved edge screen, which we are pretty sure at this point will be present from all the teasers.
This makes us fairly certain that the stereo speakers and the rugged/water resistant body hinted by the website will also make it to the final product. So that's couple more reason to look forward to it, then.
iBall tops the Indian tablet market, Samsung slips to second: IDC report
Samsung has slipped to second place in the tablet segment of the Indian market and the local company – iBall rose to the top position. According to the research firm IDC, iBall climbed to the top with triple the market share in the Q4 2014 when compared to that in the previous year.
In the Q4 2013, iBall had only 4.5% tablet market share which rose to 15.6% in Q4 2014. On the other hand, Samsung’s market share dropped from 17.9% in Q4 2013 to 12.9% in Q 4 2014. Samsung lost the battle to iBall on the ground of variety and cost of the tablets. The Korean giant had introduced six tablet models – Tab 3 neo, Galaxy Tab 4, Tab 4 8, Tab 4 10.1, Tab S 8.4 and Tab S 10.1 in India last two quarters of 2014. Compared to that iBall introduced about ten tablet models, mostly focusing low-cost and 3G network support.
The Wi-Fi only tablets faced a steep decline against the Wi-Fi and 3G supporting tablets which made clear that Indian consumers had a higher inclination towards the 3G connected tablets.
Apart from that, the Indian market saw a decline in visibility of unbranded tablets since late 2013. “The market saw a correction post the introduction of BIS regulation in July 2013. Unbranded tablets were wiped off from the market thereby contracting the bubble of growth witnessed in 1H 2013 and hence resulting in year-on-year decline in growth,” says Tanvi Mann, Market Analyst, Client Devices IDC India.
The IDC report on Indian Tablet Market in Q4 2014 noted that 7-inch tablets priced at less than $150 reigned the market and Android based tablets still enjoyed larger share. While the low-cost Android-based tablets continue to reign, the tablet markers are exploring the 8-inch to 9-inch form factor for tablets running Windows platform.
Samsung Galaxy S6 will feature a new antenna design to combat metal body interference
Widely criticized for the use of less than premium materials unworthy of upmarket devices, Samsung has made the move recently to metal frames, and the upcoming Galaxy S6 will allegedly join the trend. Solving one problem typically creates others in the process, though, and antenna interference is one result of the metal used on the Galaxy S6′s body.
A report in Korean media states that Samsung is resorting to FPCB antenna technology for the future flagship, aiming to battle the negative effects of the metal frame on signal reception.
FPCB stands for Flexible Printed Circuit Board where thin strips of conductor (say, copper) are laminated in between two layers of PET polymer. They find wide application in the electronics industry when space constraints limit the use of rigid circuit boards.
The predominantly used type of antennas in recent years are manufactured using the LDS technology, or Laser Direct Structuring. It allows for a precise 3D shape to be modeled, thus fitting in whatever space the engineers find unoccupied in the device. This actually makes it superior to FPCB, the flexibility of which is limited.
Additionally, LDS units deliver better reception performance, provided they are not hindered by other design choices. However, the Galaxy S6 has proven incompatible with LDS antennas in terms of interference and an FPCB solution has been chosen as a workaround.
This is the most revealing Samsung Galaxy S6 teaser yet
The latest Samsung Galaxy S6 teaser gives us the best look at the upcoming smartphone to date. A T-Mobile US sign-up page with the punchline 'Six Appeal' gives us a close look at the right side of the handset.
The clearly visible metal body and curved display suggest that we are looking at the Edge variant of the Korean giant’s next flagship. A number of leaks have already suggested that Samsung will reveal two versions of the Galaxy S6.
Samsung Galaxy S6 will make its official debut in less than a week during MWC in Barcelona. We will be covering the event live, so be sure to tune in to find out everything about the smartphone.
most trending phones of the week
The Samsung domination in weekly chart is breaking records and this week the Korean company's phones have managed to throw out arch-rival iPhone 6 completely. Apparently no force is strong enough to bring the Lumia 535 down and the Microsoft budget model remains in the chart.
The Top 10 trending phones chart is a recap list of the devices that gathered the most hits throughout the week. In other words, the chart represents the interests of the majority of your interests, and is an indication of what currently interests you.
There is little action at the top with the Samsung Galaxy A5 still holding the crown. Galaxy S6 is the runner up, and is a favorite to claim the title as early as next week, when it goes official. Strong support comes from the Galaxy Grand Prime and the Z1 down the ranks.
The Galaxy S4 reentered the chart after it got Lollipop and is the only fresh face this week. The Asus Zenfone 5 is slowly being pushed down the chart, while the Lumia 535 remains in tenth position for a third week in a row.
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Another Samsung Galaxy S6 teaser goes live, check it out
Samsung released yet another teaser for its upcoming flagship smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S6 will debut in a tad over a week, on March 1 in Barcelona.
The latest teaser clip hints that the upcoming handset will feature metal body with no borders. The latter could be a subtle reference to the much rumored Edge variant of the smartphone, or a nod to the design of its top and bottom (see the image above).
Samsung Galaxy S6 now said to sport 16MP camera
The Samsung Galaxy S6 has been leaking a lot lately, that's for sure. And while many details about it have shown up in a very high number of rumors, hence leading us to believe they're pretty much confirmed, one thing hasn't been as clear. We're talking about what resolution the phone's camera will employ.
So far we've basically heard two options: either a 20MP unit or a 16MP one. So which one is it? Well, a new rumor on the matter aims to clear the confusion.
Apparently Galaxy S6 prototypes with a 20MP camera made by Samsung have been tested, which is why we've heard so much about this choice. But, for whatever reason, the Korean company reportedly decided to go with a 16MP Sony-made IMX240 sensor after all. So this will be in the selling Galaxy S6 devices.
It is in fact the exact same sensor that's present in the Galaxy Note 4, yet Samsung has allegedly made "considerable tweaks" to the lens and camera software. Although exact details about this haven't surfaced yet, it's possible that said improvements targeted low-light photography, because the company's S6 teasers have hinted at great performance in that area.
The Galaxy S6 will be revealed on March 1 at MWC in Barcelona. It will probably feature a 5" or 5.1" QHD (2,560x1,440) Super AMOLED touchscreen, Samsung's upcoming Exynos 7420 SoC with an octa-core CPU, 3GB of RAM, along with 4G LTE and all the usual connectivity options. Its battery may only be a 2,600 mAh cell, while the software should be Android 5.0 Lollipop with Samsung's own UI overlay on top.
Latest Samsung Galaxy S6 teaser is about materials and shapes
Samsung is continuing its teaser campaign for the upcoming Galaxy S6. The third video in the series was released today. It follows the previous ones about the phone’s camera and performance.
This time around the short video is all about materials and shapes. So, given all the leaks and rumors we’ve seen lately, it kind of feels obvious that Samsung is teasing a metal build for the device. That said, keep in mind that at no point in the promo is that explicitly stated. Otherwise it would be more than a teaser, wouldn’t it?
At the end of the video we (barely) get to see what looks like the silhouette of the smartphone, seen from the side. And sure enough the frame does look like it’s made from metal, but we’ll only be 100% certain once Samsung does the grand unveil on March 1.
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Until then, do expect more such teasers to pop up. After all, this is the company’s biggest announcement of the year, so it stands to reason that it would want to build up the hype. As a quick reminder, the Galaxy S6 should sport a 5″ or 5.1″ QHD (2,560×1,440) Super AMOLED touchscreen, a 16MP rear camera, Samsung’s Exynos 7420 chipset with octa-core CPU, 3GB of RAM, and a 2,600 mAh battery. It will probably run Android 5.0 Lollipop from day one.
Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge concept video looks awesome
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 has been the inspiration behind a number of renders over the past weeks. Today we're being treated to another take on the matter and this time we get both the Galaxy S6 and its Edge variety side by side.
Samsung Galaxy S6 renders
Created by designers Ivo Maric and Jermaine Smit, the concept video sums up all the available information, that's become public so far. The 6.9mm thin profile with a surrounding metal frame and glass back both add up to a hot looking body. The unsightly bump for the camera lens was unfortunately unavoidable with such thin waistline. The new flash/sensor arrangement has been the least disputed feature of the upcoming top-tier smartphone, confirmed by numerous leaks.
Blending the Samsung Galaxy S6 vision with the existing Galaxy Note Edge results in the Galaxy S6 Edge concept. The special brother to the upcoming flagship has been less keen to show up in leaks, but the artists have closely followed Samsung's design language, and are unlikely to be off by much. A possible solution for a wireless charging station has also entertained the designers' imagination.
Anyhow, with MWC less than 10 days ahead the wait is almost over. We'll finally get to see the highly anticipated flagship duo at Samsung's Unpacked event on March 1.
Itskins cases for Samsung Galaxy S6 will ship on March 15
Waiting for things to be announced is too outdated, so these days case manufacturers take pre-orders for cases that fit on phones yet to be revealed. Itskins is already advertising its Samsung Galaxy S6 designs and if you pre-order one yours will ship on March 15.
This, of course, suggests that the Galaxy S6 itself will launch around that time, otherwise you'll be holding an empty case for a few months until the new flagship arrives.
We've seen the design of Samsung's upcoming top dog a number of times, but if you're curious for another look – plus a survey of what Itskins has to offer, here's the full lineup.
Itskins cases for the Samsung Galaxy S6
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and its S6 Edge sibling will debut on March 1. It looks like Samsung will implement and Apple-style strategy of launching the phone while the buzz is strong.
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