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    10 apps from Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge can now be installed on your phones

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    Last updated: March 4th, 2015 at 18:49 UTC+01:00

    We've been talking about the newest couple of kids on the block — the Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge — extensively since the launch of the two phones from three days back. Design is, without doubt, what was on top of Samsung's mind when developing the Galaxy S6 series; however, the company also emphasized the fact that TouchWiz would be like never before, suggesting that it was going to be fast and rather bloat free.

    The phones ceratinly impressed us during our hands-on time with them, which you can check out here. If you are keen on getting a taste of the S6 and S6 Edge, but don't want to wait till the phones actually start retailing, we have some good news for you: a few of the apps that the devices will feature have made their way online, which you can download and test on your Samsung phone… given it runs official Android Lollipop.

    Here is the list of apps from the Galaxy S6 series that you can download right away:

    • • S6 S Note
    • • S6 GeoNews
    • • S6 GearManager
    • • S6 Gear Fit
    • • S6 Optical Reader
    • • S6 Smart Remote
    • • S6 Smart Switch
    • • S6 Kids Mode
    • • S6 like SystemUI (Statusbar and Recents)
    • • S6 and S6 Edge Lockscreen and Home Wallpapers

    ALSO SEE: Three-Part Video Series From Samsung Details The S6, S6 Edge

    These can be downloaded from the XDA Forums thread that user Albe95 created here.

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