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Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge pre-orders go live on Amazon
Most carriers in the US started accepting pre-orders of the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge on March 27. Verizon is the only carrier that will open up pre-orders on April 1. All carriers will be releasing the devices on April 10th though some T-Mobile customers have already received their units way ahead of time. Customers […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Australian, Malaysian, and South African pricing revealed
The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are a little over a week away from their worldwide release, though we think that T-Mobile pre-order customers are the fortunate ones who are getting their new Samsung smartphones already. The rest of the world is still waiting, but pricing for the new devices keep coming in. This time, […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S5 infographic published by Samsung
Samsung will release the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge in less than two weeks. The inevitable Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S5 comparisons are already being made and Samsung clearly doesn't want to miss out on all the fun. The company today published an infographic on its official blog which pits this year's flagship […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
How much does the lack of a removable battery on the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge bother you?
Removable batteries are useful. There's nothing more satisfying and convenient than having the option to just swap out the dead battery on your smartphone after a day of heavy usage and put in a fully charged spare. It's something that comes especially handy for the times when you're out and about and don't have access […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s partnership with CITIC could pave the way for Samsung Pay in China and Hong Kong
Samsung Electronics VP Lee Jae-yong has met with CITIC Group Chairman Chang Zhenming in Beijing to discuss bilateral partnerships between the two companies. Lee Jae-yong was previously tasked with managing Samsung Electronics and now that the company has made a move in the financial industry with Samsung Pay he is involved in that part of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung to feature a unified web browser on all its platforms starting this year
It appears that Samsung will release a unified web browser dubbed ‘Samsung Browser' on all its Internet-connected platforms – mobiles, tablets, and TVs – starting this year. According to Samsung, its web browser is not only easy-to-use, fast, and stable, it can recognise content and present in a way that is suited to the device […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Week-long SK Telecom business suspension could hit Galaxy S6 sales
The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) has slapped South Korea's SK Telecom with a week-long business suspension and it could spell trouble for Galaxy S6 sales. SK Telecom will not be able to sell any devices during this time. Samsung would certainly not want the suspension period to overlap with April 10th when it finally releases […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S6 edge water test yields surprising result
We know that the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge are not waterproof but can these devices withstand exposure to water for a certain amount of time? That's what Keaton Keller from TechSmartt set out to find. He did a water test on the Galaxy S6 edge and found that the flagship can actually handle it better than […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Hey Samsung, why is the Galaxy Note 4 on the back burner for the Lollipop update?
Samsung has done a tremendous job this year of updating its devices to the latest version of Android. Android 5.0 has made its way to a lot of Galaxy smartphones in a short span of time, with Samsung focusing equally on devices both old and new, as well as devices that aren't too widely available. The Galaxy S4 Active and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
No Android 5.1 builds are under development for the Galaxy Note 4 or any other Samsung device
A new rumor is circulating on the internet that Samsung is currently developing Android 5.1 for the Galaxy Note 4, and is working on bringing the newer version of TouchWiz that debuted on the Galaxy S6 to its current phablet flagship. The rumor comes from YouMobile, a site that has often used SamMobile's firmware files and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung may bring Biosignal ID to the Gear smartwatch family, patent suggests
Samsung has said time and time again that the company wants to create a perfect smartwatch, and the round Orbis smartwatch patent we’ve seen suggests the same. Lately, the Korean manufacturer has been aiming to bring security and functionality to its devices, with Knox 2.0 for its Galaxy smartphones. Just last week, we were the […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Z1 receives OTA Tizen update
Samsung’s Z1 has had a warm reception in India, with the device selling over 100,000 copies as of a few weeks ago. The device has budget-friendly specs for just $92USD, a price that seems to be the sweet spot for consumers. What makes the Z1 special, apart from its price, is that it runs Samsung’s […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6 theming tool will supposedly be released in April
Samsung first introduced ‘Themes' option in its Galaxy A series devices, and it is also present in the recently released high-end smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. These devices come with four pre-installed themes, while more can be downloaded from the online themes store, but there was no further information on how one can create third-party themes. Now, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Bell’s Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to receive Android Lollipop in early April
Samsung has been rolling out Lollipop sweetness to a lot of its high-end smartphones, be it the Galaxy S5, the Galaxy S4, or the Galaxy Note 3. However, Samsung's latest phablet, the Galaxy Note 4, still hasn't received Android Lollipop update on a number of carriers around the world, including Bell Mobility in Canada. According […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S6 edge survives first drop test
Wondering if your Galaxy S6 edge with its new Gorilla Glass 4 wrap-around design will survive normal drops and falls? A new video has surfaced on YouTube that shows a woman testing out the durability of the Corning glass. The video is not a clear enough reproduction, but it does show a woman with a […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Some lucky T-Mobile customers are already receiving their Galaxy S6 edge units
They say Christmas only comes once a year but it came quite early for some people who pre-ordered the Galaxy S6 edge from T-Mobile in the United States. The carrier has already shipped units to a few customers regardless of the fact that Samsung's official release date for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Verizon reissues Lollipop update for Galaxy S5
The Galaxy S5 Lollipop update has been making its rounds since Samsung released the first update for Verizon customers since the first week of February (nearly two months ago), but you may be surprised to learn that Verizon first released the update before pulling it. Some Verizon customers downloaded the update while others didn’t get […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
T-Mobile releases Galaxy S6, S6 edge update
If you’re a T-Mobile customer, you don’t have your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge yet – but there’s already an update issued for Samsung’s two newest devices. T-Mobile has released an update for the S6 and the S6 edge that is designed to provide enhancements and bug fixes, although the nature of the enhancements and […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S6 Experience gets you a little closer to the new Samsung
We said some days ago that Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Experience app was a johnny-come-lately to the party, but the Korean manufacturer has, in keeping with tradition, supplied the one new app that we’ve all been waiting for. The new Galaxy S6 Experience app gives consumers a look into four categories: camera, charging, security, and display. […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge: Which one are you buying?
Samsung took the smartphone industry by storm when it unleashed the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge at MWC earlier this month. After years of focusing more on ergonomics than on the design side of things, the Korean manufacturer unveiled two beautiful and modern looking smartphones that got even naysayers to start singing praises of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
