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Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge intrigue critics, upset fans
Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge have won the hearts of some critics in the industry, with one reputable site hailing Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 edge as “stunning” while noting that Samsung has stolen the design crown from HTC in 2015. Other critics are hopeful about the new look, but aren’t excited enough […]
- By Deidre R.
- 10 years ago
Mophie to launch 3,300 mAh Juice Pack for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
Concerned that the rather paltry battery on the Galaxy S6 won't be enough to get you through the day, despite Samsung's claims that the efficient processor and features like the Broadcom sensor chip will help in extending battery life on the device? Then accessory maker Mophie might just have the thing for you – a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung explains the process behind the Galaxy S6’s metal and glass build
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are everything one would expect flagship devices in 2015 to be, and one of the best features of the two devices is their rather stunning metal and glass bodies. The backs of the devices are especially awe-inducing thanks to the way they reflect light, and Samsung has detailed […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy Note 4 tops Poland’s best smartphone shootout contest
You’d think that, with all the publicity surrounding Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, all other Samsung smartphones have faded backstage and out of the spotlight. You’d be wrong for thinking so. The Galaxy Note 4 has had its share of praise from tech reviewers and sites alike, but smartphone shootout contests pit the best […]
- By Deidre R.
- 10 years ago
Samsung “wanted to send a short and crisp but strong message” to Apple
After Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge at MWC 2015, it's high-level executives sat down with South Korean journalists and talked about its latest flagship offerings. During the interview, JK Shin, co-CEO and head of mobile at Samsung, along with Younghee Lee, the head of mobile marketing at Samsung, discussed about […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Samsung Electronics president says pre-orders are ‘pouring in’ for the Galaxy S6
Earlier this week Samsung unpacked the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. Both smartphones are receiving considerable praise for their design and build quality, apart from all of the improvements that Samsung has made to the camera and the software experience. The company already expects the Galaxy S6 to outperform its predecessors. President of the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung confirms all 22 premium apps and services that will be offered as Galaxy Gifts to Galaxy S6 owners
Samsung has a habit of giving its customers access to free content, particularly those that spend money on its high-end devices, the offerings are dubbed as Galaxy Gifts. Soon after the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge were announced earlier this week it became evident that the Galaxy Gifts program will stick around for […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Android Lollipop rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S5 in Canada
Rejoice! Android 5.0 Lollipop is now rolling out to Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) all across Canada, including users on Bell, Rogers, TELUS, Koodo, WIND Mobile and other networks. Bell has confirmed about the update through its Twitter account, however other operators haven't confirmed it as of now. The firmware G900W8VLU1BOB3 is now rolling out as an OTA update, and if […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 years ago
Dual SIM Galaxy S6 will be released for the Philippines
It is not uncommon for Samsung to release dual SIM variants of its smartphones for certain markets. In the West dual SIM smartphones aren't popular that much but in emerging markets around the world they tend to do well. Which is why it isn't surprising to hear that the dual SIM Galaxy S6 will be […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
As expected, Broadcom’s BCM4773 chip improves power efficiency on the Galaxy S6
The Galaxy S6's 2550mAh battery capacity might not seem like too much at first but Samsung has made many other tweaks to ensure that users can get the best possible performance out of their device before it needs to be charged again. We had exclusively reported back in November last year that the Galaxy S6 is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Samsung announces a new NFC IC and an 8 megapixel ISOCELL image sensor
Samsung Electronics today announced two new mobile component solutions which will meet the rapidly evolving requirements of the mobile industry. The company has unveiled an 8 megapixel RWB (Red-White-Blue) image sensor that's based on the ISOCELL technology as well as an integrated circuit NFC solution that brings improved Radio Frequency performance. The 8 megapixel ISOCELL RWB […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Dual-edge display a possibility for the Galaxy Note lineup, says Samsung executive
At Mobile World Congress 2015 Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. The latter has received much praise from people who have become enamored with its dual-edge display and based on this positive response a Samsung executive has highlighted the possibility that the company might also bring the dual-edge display technology to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
J.K. Shin coyly explains why the Galaxy S6 doesn’t have a Snapdragon variant
Long before the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge were announced, it had become clear that Samsung would be bucking the trend of using Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips on some models of its latest flagship. Both the S6 and S6 edge are powered by the Exynos 7420 processor and don't have a variant powered by Qualcomm's […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Verizon’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge to arrive in early Q2 with heavy branding
Verizon never leaves a chance to brand a smartphone once it arrives on its network, and with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, things will be no different. In a tweet confirming that it will be carrying the S6 and S6 edge, Verizon has revealed that both handsets with come with the carrier's brand and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S6 edge to come with 64GB of storage as standard in the UK
At the Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event, Samsung announced that the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge will come with three storage options: 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. However, while browsing through Samsung UK's website, we found out that the S6 edge will come with 64GB of storage as standard instead of 32GB, at least in the UK. […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Samsung expects the Galaxy S6 to outsell its predecessors
Yesterday, Samsung announced the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge at its Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event in Barcelona, Spain. One of the major changes with its new smartphones is the design, it's a drastic change compared to their older siblings. Mr. JK Shin, CEO and President of Samsung Electronics, made it clear on stage that the […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 10 years ago
Milk Music and Milk Video come pre-installed on the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge
Samsung is going to pre-install the Milk Music and Milk Video apps on the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. This is actually going to be the first time that Samsung is going to pre-install these applications on a mobile device which shows that the company is getting serious about these services. Though it is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
Oculus-powered content store brings paid games and experiences for the Gear VR
Even though the Gear VR headset has been around for a long time now users don't have access to a whole lot of virtual reality content that they can enjoy. One of the reasons for this is the fact that developers haven't had a platform through which they could sell the VR games, apps and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
You can now rewatch the entire Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge announcement
The official announcement of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge was probably one of the most exciting in the history of Samsung's UNPACKED events. The company touted a lot of the two handsets' features, owned up to the mistakes it has made in the past year or so, and showed us that is ready […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S6 official accessories include covers, external battery pack and new colors for Level On headphones
Now that Samsung has unveiled its two new smartphones we can keep counting down the days until they will finally be available for purchase, mark April 10th on your calendars, if you haven't already. Samsung will also offer official accessories for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, even though there are a plethora […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 years ago
