Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge Coming to Australia this Week

March 30, 2015 By Roxanne Briean Leave a Comment

Samsung Galaxy S6 has been uncovered in Sydney along with precious information regarding the long awaited model and its pricier brother, the Galaxy S6 Edge, at a recent meeting in Australia. The gadgets will be offered for pre-order on the Internet from March 30 and for sales in stores from April 10. The basic version of the 32 GB Galaxy S6 begins at 999 AUD, while the more expensive Galaxy S6 Edge version is costing a rather unaffordable 1449 AUD.

That less expensive edition is at the same price as the initial iPhone 6 that has only 16 GB of memory space. It is also with 100 AUD less pricy than the Android competitor, the HTC One M9.

However, Australians will be offered only the white and black versions of the product, lacking the possibility to buy the stunning green and blue colors presented by Samsung at its conferences. The Galaxy S6 has an incredibly extremely effective octa core processor, this proving that the smart phone will be quicker and without the frustrating lag.

There is also a larger 2550 mAh battery inside the Galaxy S6 and the 2600 mAh for the S6 Edge. That is more compact than a Galaxy S5’s 2800 mAh, but the improvements in display and power technologies will hopefully show some important differences. The customers will have the occasion to find out about it, when the full evaluation is released soon.

The display is the same size (5.1” wide) as a Galaxy S5, but it comes with the Quad-HD image quality (4x high definition), this making it one of the best screens, if not the best mobile display on smart phone these days. The producer has promised even a few years ago that its series of smart phones are aimed to increase dramatically the quality of the video and pictures taken by the users.

The 16-megapixel back-facing digital camera has the same image quality as the S5, but Samsung has enhanced it in other places and believes it is the best you will find in any smart phone. The front-facing cam is 5-megapixels (in order to capture awesome selfies), while the heart rate monitor is installed into a flash unit, as it was into the S5.

In addition, there is the fingerprint-scanning device that does not require the user to run his hand over it like the old HP laptops. A Galaxy S6 Edge has a couple of shapes along each part of the smart phone, and aside from this, it is the same gadget as the conventional Galaxy S6.

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Galaxy Samsung S6 to be Released in Stores Next Month + Details

March 29, 2015 By Roxanne Briean 342 Comments

After at least a couple of months without making a splash in the smart phones’ huge market, Samsung has finally presented to fans all around the world its newest model: Samsung Galaxy S6. The product comes with a new design, original components integrated in it and a more lean software and accessibility than the previous models that had Samsung’s TouchWiz interface, all these contributing to the most amazing phone that the company has created in years.

The passionate clients were very eager to evaluate this new smart phone, so read below about all the necessary details regarding the highly anticipated Galaxy S6.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Release Date and Price Plans

As predicted, Samsung launched its new leading smart phones at the most recent technology show in Barcelona, Spain: the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the S6 Galaxy Edge. Moreover, these mobile phones are an important forward leap for Samsung regarding style and development, the Galaxy S6 offering a steel and glass carcass similar to the iPhone 4, and the attention to details which were missing from its previous devices.

The device will be sold probably starting on April 10 in European countries the price tags are pretty much at the level that was anticipated. The new Samsung Galaxy S6 will be significantly more costly than the conventional models released before it, and remarkably will be available only in the 64GB and 128GB editions through formal channels.

The 64GB version will have a price of around $750 SIM free, while the 128GB model is yet to have an established price on the producer’s website. The standard Galaxy S6 (without some of the advanced options, such as leading software) will cost $600 for the 32GB version, while a 64GB or 128GB version has yet to receive an official price.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 will be available from April in more than 20 countries, with the phone being released in more regions thereafter. Vodafone has confirmed already it will be storing the S6 and is now getting preorders, and we anticipate all other significant high end dealers to do the same.

Vodafone is getting preorders for the Galaxy S6 Edge too, and is offering free package and a trade-in contract. Clients who pre-order the Galaxy S6 on the Vodafone Red L, XL, or XXL plans will get the free Samsung Wi-fi Charging Pad and case; while those who choose Red L plan will get $5 off the cost per month when they change their old Samsung mobile phone. These plans start at $45.50 a month with no advance fee, and $35.50 a month with $199 in advance.

AT&T has its pre-orders on the Samsung Galaxy S6 from $49.50 per month with a $89.99 fee in advance. Preorder now and you will have a free wireless charger.

T-Mobile offers the Galaxy S6 for $45 per month. For this, you receive 1,000 minutes, 4,000 text messages and the starting offer of 1GB of information.

Sprint’s suggested plans for the Galaxy S6 cost $53.49 per month with $40.99 fee in advance. The deal offers you 4GB of 4G information, countless phone calls and text messages and a wireless charger. The Samsung Galaxy S6 has Wi-Fi calls when bought through Sprint.

All other high-end shops and mobile providers will be getting pre-orders starting next month, and clients who have pre-orders can receive the new cell phone one day before its launch in the stores on April 10.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Design

Regarding the style, though, these new mobile phones really look the part. Samsung Galaxy S6 is rather eye-catching: just like a Samsung Galaxy Note, it has a rounded screen; but compared to the Note, its shapes run down on both ends of the screens, which makes for a more consistent and modern look.

Anyway you look at it, the Samsung Galaxy S6 is a thing of beauty. The double curves provide an exclusive overall look, and this goes together with the Gorilla Glass 4 covered and colored steel back panel, to create a device that truly is different from the others.

The S6 is offered in four colors: black and white – as usual – plus green and blue, and all of them feel and look excellent. Despite all the glass and metal, it has more compact dimensions than the previous Samsung Galaxy S5, being 142mm high, 70mm wide and 7mm thin, while weighing only 132g. The S6 provides the best compromise between monitor dimension and one-hand convenience.

Samsung’s designing teams have been able to even to prevent the mistake of having to move the control buttons around, like it was the case with the Galaxy Note. Here, on the Galaxy S6, the volume or power buttons are located in their normal positions on its right and left sides, incorporated in a slim silver metal structure.

However, there are a few disadvantages to this design. First, the detachable back panel, exchangeable battery and microSD port for memory expansion have been banished. Second, the Galaxy S6 does not have IP rating, meaning it is not water or dirt proof like the Samsung Galaxy S5. Third, the glass back panel can be easily affected by fingerprints. If you own these mobile phones, you are going spend a lot of time cleaning them to be spotless.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Display

The S6 has a 5.1” quad-HD AMOLED display of 1,440 x 2,560, and there is absolutely no question that it provides an extremely high quality of the images and videos. Since these performances are packed into a bit more compact screen than its competitors, the Samsung Galaxy S6’ resolution is also higher, attaining an incredible 576ppi.

However, color precision, lighting and contrast are more important than actual pixel density, and in this regard, we have assurance that the S6 display will be a hit. The screen surely looks excellent, with shiny, brilliant colors and ideal contrast (as you would expect from its AMOLED display). Elsewhere, there is a super resistant Gorilla Glass 4 on the top side, so the Galaxy S6 is capable to resist to major damages even better than the models before.

Samsung Galaxy S6: Camera, Sound and Call Quality

The S6 digi cam does not have extreme updates. It has a resolution of 16-megapixel, the same as the Galaxy S5 and maintains a super-fast detect auto-focus, the new model provides a broader aperture and visual picture stabilization.

These do not seem like major changes, but in reality, they make an impressive difference to the S6’s pictures and video performances. The camera is now capable to capture amazing pictures and sleek, constant videos clips. Noise is noticeable when filming cloudy things in low lighting, but even then, you will have decent results in difficult conditions.

The digital camera also features new options on the application front side. There is a new fast release function, which allows double-clicking the button to use the camera in just 0.7 seconds, according to the producer. The program has been simplified, making it easy to select all the various configurations. Samsung S6 has turned taking selfies into a fun and accessible activity: you can now tap a heart rate indicator on the back to capture self-portraits.

Samsung Galaxy S6: Operating System

The Galaxy S6 is the first real mass-market smart phone running on Android with a 64-bit processor. It will still need some time to have important NDK applications modified to 64-bit and then we do anticipate it to run with some problems due to the multi tasking on Android. The S6 is said to take an innovative approach by not using the Qualcomm Snapdragon system, since Samsung is choosing a new road and will instead force its own Exynos SoC.

Qualcomm has the reputation of making a customized CPU core, and in recent years, it has always been caught off guard by Apple’s 64-bit programs. In order to be more competitive against the ever-growing adversaries from Apple, Samsung Galaxy S6 will not be produced with these customized Qualcomm cores.

The Galaxy S6 is all about returning to the fundamentals. After a few flourishing and carefree periods of development, Samsung had to go back to the designing panel to re-think the ‘next big thing’, so this new model does not look so large, after the company’s product sales tumbled and the S5 model had lower reviews than the S4.

A lot of the story development regarding Samsung so far is not least due to the fact that Apple has delayed its product launching, for many years the clients complaining about their large-sized iPhones. Now, that we finally have both of them on an established market and a variety of powerful promoters from the communication firms, Samsung is beginning to feel the pressure, and now it is serious business for everyone. One thing is certain: the Samsung Galaxy S6 will be a very different smart phone, trying to demonstrate the best of the concept in just one device.

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New Samsung Galaxy S6 Release Details

February 6, 2015 By Nancy Young Leave a Comment

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Some new Samsung Galaxy S6 release details have surfaced recently and we will present a few of them to you.

We have seen a lot of rumors regarding the Samsung Galaxy S6 in the news in the last couple of months. These rumors tease almost everything regarding the new device, from the Galaxy S6 specs and design to the Galaxy S6 release date. As we come closer to Samsung’s usual launch window, we’ve began seeing numerous rumors that hint at a very large scale launch of the device.

Some publications claim that the new Galaxy S6 will come in four different colors: blue-green, dark blue, white and gold. The Galaxy S5 was available in black and white only. It seems like the curved version of the Samsung Galaxy S6 called the Galaxy S Edge will be launched in the same four different colors. Samsung is well known for providing different carriers and retailers exclusive colors but we hope the South Korean company will make all the colors available regardless of retailer or carrier.

More and more companies are getting ready for the release of the Samsung Galaxy S6. We’ve seen numerous companies post teasers about the new device and Belsimpel (a Dutch mobile carrier) has even posted its own teaser page about rumors regarding the Galaxy S6.

Such companies are trying to get attention before the official Samsung Galaxy S6 announcement and even though the details they provide are very vague, it’s pretty obvious that companies are preparing for a huge Galaxy S6 release.

Some publications claim that the new smartphone from Samsung will feature the rumored rival of Apple Pay available on iPhones. It has been said that the Galaxy S6 will use the LoopPay mobile payment service. If this is true, we might get to see Samsung reveal the new service in March.

Samsung confirmed earlier this week an Unpacked event in Barcelona, Spain on March 1st. This event in Spain will help start the Mobile World Congress 2015 show. Samsung hasn’t yet confirmed the arrival of the Galaxy S6 but the South Korean company generally saves these events for big product releases. And if the Galaxy S6 isn’t a big release then we have no idea what a big release for Samsung actually means.

The Galaxy S6 design is believed to be a step up from the usual plastic design Samsung usually uses. The South Korean company keeps on hinting that it will use a new form factor and a premium design for its newest device. More and more rumors claim that the new Galaxy S6 will use glass, metal or a combination of both of these materials. There is a theory that states the company’s metal based designs of Galaxy Alpha and Galaxy Note 4 were trial runs for the new Galaxy S6.

Recent design leaks of the Samsung Galaxy S6 hint at redesigned buttons, a thinner design and curved edges. Many of these leaks come from an accessory maker that probably has the right dimensions of the Galaxy S6.

Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers usually offer accessory producers dimensions and molds of their products before the official launch. This allows such companies to be prepared when the device finally hits the market. In the past we’ve seen manufacturers give out accurate details regarding the design of unreleased smartphones but there have also been occasions in which they were completely wrong.

Rumors about the new Samsung Galaxy S6 point to very powerful specifications. The smartphone’s specifications include a 20MP OIS camera, Exynos 64 bit processor and a Quad HD display. Most rumors also claim that the smartphone will be made out of premium materials such as glass or aluminum and will feature wireless charging. It’s believed that the device will launch on all major carriers in the United States including Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, U.S. Cellular and Sprint.

There is no indication that the South Korean company will get rid of its Super AMOLED screens so we expect the S6 to also feature one. There will probably be a boost in the resolution, however. We expect the Samsung S6 to have a resolution of at least 2,560 x 1,440.

As a matter of fact, Samsung even said that it intends to manufacture smartphones with 3,840 x 2,160 4K displays by 2015. It is quite possible that its newest device will completely ignore 2K and jump directly to 4K. But we’ll be really surprised if this will happen. It’s very likely that Samsung will save such a resolution for its Galaxy Note 5.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 may get a relatively bigger screen whether it will be QHD or not. The South Korean company has gradually been making its smartphone screens bigger and we won’t be shocked if they will increase the size of the screen even more on the S6.

There’s a slight chance that the Galaxy S6 will feature a flexible display. The company has made a lot of research regarding this type of technology and even released the Galaxy Note Edge. This phablet is a version of the Galaxy Note 4 where the display curves on one side, so it’s not entirely far-fetched to expect Samsung to do the same with its newest flagship.

It’s possible that we will get two versions of the same phone; one with a curved display and the other with a flat one. There are rumors that support this exact idea and claim there will be a Galaxy S6 featuring a normal, flat display and a Galaxy S6 Edge that will have a curved display, much as the Galaxy Note Edge.

There have also been rumors that claim the S6 will have both of its screen edges curved but not in the same form as the Galaxy Note Edge. This might mean the curves on the device will be a lot more subtle.

The S4 and the S5 launched in April 2013 and 2014 but some rumors claim that the new flagship will show up a couple of weeks earlier than usual. This means that we may get to see the new mobile phone in early April or late March.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Rumor Roundoup & Design Concepts

December 15, 2014 By Roxanne Briean 1 Comment

It is nothing unusual anymore, getting new smartphones to be excited about every other month. And we have certainly had a very busy year in 2014, with amazing phones and tablets coming out to impress us with new processors, state-of-the-art cameras and dazzling displays.

Considering Samsung’s regular annual plan, with the Galaxy Note 4 freshly out since September this year and the Samsung Galaxy Alpha delivering some fixes and apologies for the faults of the Galaxy S5, nobody felt overly surprised when rumors of a Galaxy S6 started travelling around.

Design Concept for Samsung Galaxy S6 (Image Source: galaxys6updates.com/)

Ever since the Galaxy S6 was officially revealed by Samsung, there has been plenty of speculation regarding specs and its ready to impress design. The enthusiastically awaited iPhone 6 rival is not expected to show up until spring of 2015, now known under the name “Project Zero”. The smartphone is believed to be bringing an upgraded screen and recently revealed processors.

Taking into account Samsung’s clockwork-like release schedule, with MWC 2015 to be held between March 2^nd and March 5^th we have reason to believe there is a good chance the new phone will be released with that occasion. Or alternatively, that we would at least hear a confirmation of the release date during the manufacturer’s press conference.

On another note however, it’s no secret that Samsung’s profits in 2014 have been dwindling and looking at a 60% drop in annual earnings right now, so a timely release that jumps out of the rhythm might be just the thing they need to pull out to the surface.

So the information that we have right now is split in two grand categories: things we know and things that have been rumored. Surely there’s no reason to say that some of the rumors do not hold ground, but it is probably wiser to only take official news for granted. So let us start with what we know.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Facts & Specs

Display

The super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen seems to be a favored technology for most, if not all recent Samsung devices, and one of the best on the market.

For that reason the Samsung Galaxy S6 will be adopting it itself. Following several leaked benchmarking results from the Chinese website cnmo.com we seem to be looking at a 2,560 x 1,440 QHD display with an over 16 million color capacity. QHD – a feature that stands for Quad High Definition – is a display resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio that has four times as many pixels as the 720p HDTV video standard.

Design Concept for Samsung Galaxy S6 (Image Source: samsungalaxys7.com)

This 1440p technology has been already embraced by the LG G3 released earlier this year and is used in several laptop models, along with the latest Galaxy Note 4. The size of the display seems to have been decided upon and no less than a 5.5” one, set at 534 pixel density.

Hardware & Power

In April this year, Qualcomm processing unit developer revealed its latest Snapdragon 808 and Snapdragon 810 processors, announcing them as being the planned technology for “early 2015 releases”. They are 64-bit processors running on 6 and 8 cores respectively, promising outstanding battery life and performance. According to Qualcomm, the processing units allow UHD 4k ultra video, up to 55-megapixel cameras and a calculated 20 percent boost in graphical performance.

While Qualcomm hardware has been a priority choice when it comes to processors, there is a strongly viable alternative for the Samsung Galaxy S6 – the Exynos 7 that is an octa-core CPU, sporting 4 Cortex-A57 and 4 Cortex-A53 cores. This could be an alternative for different markets, as it has been hinted at by SamMobile and other sources. While there is no actual information on how much RAM will be put in the Samsung Galaxy S6, 64-bit processors are capable to sustain and actually function best with 4 GB of RAM or above. But that is a milestone that that we might be thinking of a little too early.

The Galaxy S6 will be coming with 3 storage variants – 32, 64 and 128GB. While the possibility of a microSD slot has been hinted at and judging by past experience of the company’s products, there is no definite confirmation of it being included in the final device.

Design Concept for Samsung Galaxy S6 (Image Source: samsungsvi.com)

Reports from South Korea however have mentioned a new type of flash memory – commonly known as UFS (Universal Flash Storage) – that might be incorporated in this much expected smartphone. Universal flash storage will be offering the possibility of higher speed, low power drain in comparison to SD cards and integration into embedded applications.

The camera specs that we have heard of up until now are not even close to modest: 20 megapixel camera with a dual shot feature, simultaneous HD video and image recording, touch focus and up to 4,992 x 3,744 resolution images. The secondary, front facing camera does not fall off short of the standards either at 5 MP, 1080p quality video at 30 frames per second, with a dual video call feature.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Rumors & Speculation

Mind you, this is just leaked information which you would normally not have much reason to believe but several sources suggest this information holds ground to actually be real. However, until Samsung makes any official statement or announcement, do take this information with a grain of salt.

Connectivity

There has been a report by South Korean online publication Naver according to which Samsung is developing a tri-band LTE Cat. 10 modem for the Exynos chips (no mention of the Qualcomm ones though). These modems would make your smartphone go as fast as 450Mbps, 150 more Mbps than the current Cat. 6 standard.

Sure, the technology implications behind this are quite costing and wouldn’t just naturally make your phone as fast as your fiber internet connection on your desktop, the speed sadly relying a lot on the carriers and the maximum data transfer speeds they support.

Screen & Phone Design

The design of the phone seems to be the subject most people choose to discuss about, heavily fueled by recent leaks and rumors. Let’s start with the lighter portions of it. It would appear that Samsung has decided to give up the plastic exteriors in exchange for something that inspires more quality.

Seeing metal in the phone’s design would be a welcomed change, even if it would turn out to be a few grams more taxing then the regular mold. Rumors do speak of graphene as one of the materials used in elements of its design – sleek, elegant, clever but expensive.

Design Concept for Samsung Galaxy S6 (Image Source: www.concept-phones.com/)

The largest source of excitement however is the possibility of a curved, “edge” screen. To be more precise in regards to what we mean by “edge”, just take a look at the Galaxy Note 4 Edge. The right hand side of the screen extends to the very edge of the phone, slanting and curbing into a special zone that will display your notifications and whatnot. It is rumored that the Galaxy S6 will be adopting not one, but two of the edges for its display.

There’s enough reason to believe that too: in an interview with the IHD Technology analyst Jerry Kang, it has been revealed that the model was planned for the Galaxy Note 4 Edge was supposed to have dual-edges but that Samsung, at the 11^th hour decided to scrap the design idea and supposedly save it for the Galaxy S6.

That, and technological limitations that butted in and would have otherwise delayed the project much longer made the mobile device giant to think it over twice and postpone the innovative idea.

Now, rumors do split in two different directions. One would suggest that the dual-edge screen is a main feature of the new device, while the other one suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S6 will be coming in two different versions, much like the Galaxy Note 4: one with a classic design while the other would incorporate the curved edge shape.

That not only sounds realistic, but easily understandable at the same time. The curved edge of the Galaxy Note 4 is notoriously interesting, but it does come at a hefty price. The Edge version of the phone will burn an extra $150 hole in your pocket.

Not to mention that most users have not felt very compelled by the new design, claiming it was a bit strange to get accustomed to, that holding the phone felt uncomfortable and getting used to navigating a menu off the side of a phone took a considerable amount of time. We can only speculate in what way Samsung would decide to put a dual-edged screen to use.

Design Concept for Samsung Galaxy S6 (Image Source: samsungsvi.com)

But that lets us question what the classic version would entail. It has been stated by the company that the Galaxy S6 is meant to be a breath of fresh air for both consumers and the business itself. The reason the project was named “Project Zero”, instead of the usual “Project J/K/L/etc.” pattern is that Samsung is rethinking everything all over again, starting from scratch with their phone design.

Maybe the curved screen would get a second chance. While the curved, concave screen that we have seen before in other electronics such as television sets does definitely have its advantages such as keeping a larger-sized screen in an easy-to-hold phone, it does not really fit into the complete revamp ideology.

Questions continue to arise and sadly we will have to satisfy our curiosity with speculation until an official statement will clear it up for us.

Battery

If you think of the bold hardware overhaul we are looking at in, however still mostly speculated, Samsung Galaxy S6 it’s understandable to feel worried about the battery life that we will be expecting to get from it. Sure, the new chip and processors are sworn to be optimized into lesser power drainage, but until developers find a reliable way to power up phones using natural sources, high performance will continue to be taxing on power usage.

Design Concept for Samsung Galaxy S6 (Image Source: gadgetmaxim.com/)

Upon hearing news of the phone being water and dust resistant for prolonged amounts of time, users have expressed some fear and resentment towards the possibility of the phone having a completely sealed case, not a very common trait in most Samsung devices but still not out of the question.

Conclusion

Rumors will continue to flow from all directions over the following 3 months for sure. Right now, there’s very little we can be 100% certain of, despite the leaks and the scattered hints that the company is throwing us here and there.

What is certain, nevertheless, is that the Samsung Galaxy S6 is meant to be a revolutionary device, ready to rewrite the series’ history and wipe away the company’s less-than-what-was-promised Galaxy S5 release. We can only hope and make the best of what we know so far. Only time will tell.