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Samsung now offering 30-day Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge & S6 edge+ test drive in the US
Samsung is now launching a promotion called ‘Ultimate Test Drive' for iPhone users in the US over the age of 18 to take one of its latest devices for a spin. The offer includes three devices: the Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge+. Basically all you have to do is visit SamsungPromotions.com […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Peel doesn’t seem to be too happy that the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ don’t have IR blaster
All flagship smartphones released by Samsung over the last couple of years have had the IR blaster, the infrared sensor allows users to control TVs, set-top boxes and other remote controlled devices. Imagine how fans felt when they found out that the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ don't feature an IR blaster even […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung reportedly working on a 12-inch Windows 10 tablet
It has been a while since Samsung launched a new mobile device powered by Windows but if a new rumor is to be believed the company might be working on a 12-inch tablet powered by Windows 10. Microsoft released the new software back in July and it's likely that the company is pushing OEM partners […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung needs to work on software consistency across devices
With the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge came the best version of Samsung's software. After years of complaints, Samsung finally realized it needed software that is fast and visually appealing, and aside from a couple of issues, the company delivered on both fronts. Since the launch of the two S6 phones, the new Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Themes Thursday: Twelve new themes make their way into Samsung’s Theme Store today
This has been a busy week for Samsung as it unveiled two new high-end phablets, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5. Both these devices are compatible with Samsung's new themes, and the company's Theme Store comes pre-installed on both these devices. Coming back to themes, twelve new themes have been released in […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
![[Poll] Do you use the IR blaster on your Samsung phone?](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/s6-edge-IR-226x127.jpg)
[Poll] Do you use the IR blaster on your Samsung phone?
The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ don‘t just skip on two major features that Samsung consumers have become accustomed to over the the years, but also remove a small but sometimes very useful feature. That's the IR blaster (or an infrared sensor, in less dramatic terms), which we have seen on all of Samsung's flagship […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
![[Updated] Galaxy S6 and S6 edge start receiving S6 edge+ features with new update](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/s6-edge+-apps-edge-226x127.jpg)
[Updated] Galaxy S6 and S6 edge start receiving S6 edge+ features with new update
During the unveiling of the Galaxy S6 edge+, Samsung showcased some new software features such as Apps Edge, ability to save images in RAW format in the camera app, and slightly updated icons. We hoped that these features would be made available to the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge as their specifications aren't very different […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ for its home market
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ for South Korea along with details on the phones' pricing. The Galaxy Note 5 will be sold for 899,800 won and 965,800 won for the 32GB and 64GB variants (in White Pearl, Black Sapphire and Gold Platinum), while the Galaxy S6 edge+ will be available for 939,400 won (in Black […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Google+ is not included by default on the Galaxy Note 5
It appears that Google's official social networking app Google+ is not pre-loaded on the Galaxy Note 5. According to Android Central, Google+ doesn't come pre-installed on the Galaxy Note 5 even though Google Photos and several other Google apps come installed by default. It's also worth noting that the Galaxy A8 doesn't come with Google+ pre-installed either. This […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung teases the upcoming Gear S2 smartwatch in a new video
During the Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event where the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ were unveiled, Samsung teased its upcoming smartwatch with a round face. Now, Samsung has posted a complete teaser video of the Gear S2 smartwatch on YouTube. This is the same video which was showcased at the Galaxy Unpacked 2015 […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Galaxy J5 Review: Samsung needs more awesome budget smartphones like this
Samsung's Galaxy J series of smartphones started off on the wrong foot with the Galaxy J1, an entry-level phone that was overpriced and severely under-powered. Thankfully, Samsung didn't take too long to realize it had a dud on its hands and came out with the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7. The J5 and J7 are Samsung's […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
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[Poll] Would your friends and family know the Galaxy Note 5 isn’t coming to Europe?
Samsung hasn't officially said it, but it's pretty clear that the Galaxy Note 5 will not be launching in any European market. The Galaxy S6 edge+ is the device the company thinks would suit European consumers better, but it hasn't exactly made anything clear to the general consumer. Sure, we as fans and regular internet users […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung & MIT working on batteries with indefinite life spans
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in collaboration with Samsung Group, declared on Wednesday that they recently discovered a way of creating batteries with an indefinite lifetime. The process is based on replacing the existing liquid substance with a solid material instead. The liquid-state-electrolyte battery currently degrades after a number of charges but this new technological breakthrough […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ launched in India today, availability starts from August 28
After unveiling the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5 at the company's Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event that was held in New York, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S6 edge+ in India today. The device carries a price tag of INR 57,900 ($889) in the country, and will be available starting August 28. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Let’s talk about the Galaxy Note 5’s missing features
Last week, Samsung took the wraps off its latest smartphone in the Galaxy Note series, and although the Note 5 flaunts an incredibly gorgeous design and some pretty stellar specifications under the hood, there are still five key features missing that several die-hard Samsung fans around the globe are up in arms about. We've already […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
T-Mobile starts taking orders, Verizon ships some units of the Galaxy Note 5 early
Major carriers in the United States have started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 5 starting today but already there are multiple reports of carriers shipping some units early. First it was AT&T that sent out an order ahead of time and now Verizon has reportedly shipped some units early as well. T-Mobile was the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Verizon Wireless won’t be a part of Samsung Pay
According to a recent tweet from Samsung Support USA, Verizon Wireless is not a part of Samsung Pay, a the company's new mobile payment service that's set to arrive in Korea starting with the 20th of August and the 28th of September in the USA. Samsung's Unpacked event revealed that the tech company is teaming […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s Android 5.1.1 devices are very optimized in terms of battery life
This year has been a bad one for flagship smartphones, with almost every device having launched with Android 5.0 Lollipop suffering from battery life ranging from poor to slightly above average for most. Everyone was quick to blame the relatively small batteries on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge for the disappointing endurance, but even […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung fast charging wireless pad surfaces, on sale for $69.99
The Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad has recently made its appearance on Samsung's official website under two color options: blue and white. The device is currently available for $69.99 USD and promises a plethora of features among which you'll find a neat and portable design, multi-colored LED halo which indicates your current battery charge level, […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ hands-on videos released by Samsung
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ last week and now that it's done with the formal announcement it can start the marketing blitz that's certainly required to ensure these devices perform well with customers. We've already seen the first ad for the Galaxy Note 5 which focuses on the device's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
