Don’t you just love it when two big companies start taking jabs at each other? That’s what LG did when Samsung started touting their devices’ fast charging capabilities on Twitter. Samsung talked up the ability to go from 0% to 100% in just 90 minutes.
LG’s rebuttal?
And that says it all. As fun as a quick ribbing like this is, though, we’re hoping that LG’s bold banter is a sign to us that they’re not going to waver on their commitment to deliver flexibility in their smartphones. We’d be absolutely shocked if the LG G5 were to launch without a removable battery after this stunt. Then again, there’s solid evidence that LG is looking to stick with removable batteries for future smartphones, so there shouldn’t be much to worry about.
What do you know - the Marshmallow beta for the Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 edge that was supposed to be exclusive to South Korea, has started rolling out in the UK as well. The TouchWiz-zed Android 6.0 firmware comes in the form of a 1.2GB download and brings quite a few changes.
The RAW image capture, which was rumored for previous updates is now finally a reality, as well as the option to manually select a shutter speed. Adding apps to a folder is now possible from within the folder and lockscreen shortcuts are no longer limited to camera and dialer and can now be customized.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow beta on the Galaxy S6 edge
The power menu has changed from the small pop-up window it used to be for ages to a row of icons on a blurred background. And now that we've mentioned power, the update brings back the option to disable fast charging, if you're particularly concerned about your battery's health.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow beta on the Galaxy S6 edge
A redesign of the notification shade marks the departure from Lollipop, much like the blue/green combo introduced us to it. The new color scheme was featured in an earlier Samsung Marshmallow leak, and people seemed to believe it was fake on those grounds alone - well, apparently it's the real deal.
Android Marshmallow is still trickling out to devices. The roll-out has been slow, but more and more devices are getting a taste of Marshmallow every day. A leaked document suggests that Samsung will start updating their top devices very soon. According to the chart, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 andSamsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will get Marshmallow next month. In the following month (January), the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge will get the update, followed by the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Samsung Galaxy Note Edge in February. TheSamsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Alpha are listed in the “Phase 1” roll-out, but still waiting for approval.
“Phase 2” of the roll-out includes a bunch of older and less popular devices, like the Galaxy A8, A7, A5, A3, E7, and E5. These devices will likely be looking at Q2 of 2016 before they get updated. The good news is Samsung will be updating their top devices in the next couple of months. We would like to see the Galaxy S6 be included in the first month, but January is better than nothing.
If you own a Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, or Note5, OnePlus is offering you a deal: you can trade-in your device and the Chinese company will give you a brand new OnePlus 2 smartphone.
OnePlus says all Samsung flagships that it'll get through this contest - dubbed TakeTheEdgeOff - will be donated to Hope Phones, a non-profit organization that brings medical technology to those in need.
To enter the contest, all you have to do is to use #TakeTheEdgeOff on social media and fill out a form (click Source below). If you get selected, ship your phone to OnePlus, and they'll send you a brand new OnePlus 2. Keep in mind that a maximum of 50 winners will be selected, and the contest closes on October 18.
It’s almost a given that Samsung will look to load their best devices up with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but the company hasn’t come out with exact plans to make that happen. Well, we won’t have to wait for their word to get an idea as SamMobile has uncovered a full list of deviceswhich will receive the update. The list you see below is pretty unsurprising. The European international model and all major US carrier models of the phones below are scheduled to receive it, including those on T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, US Cellular and Canadian carriers. You can also expect Korean models of these phones — including the LTE-A models — to receive it.
Model name
Model code
Provider
Galaxy S5
SM-G900F
EUR OPEN
Galaxy S5
SM-G900V
VERIZON
Galaxy S5
SM-G900H
EUR OPEN
Galaxy S5
SM-G900FD
Galaxy S5 LTE-A
SM-G901
EUR OPEN
Galaxy S5 neo
SM-G903F
EUR OPEN
Galaxy S5 LTE-A
SM-G906L
LG U+
Galaxy S6
SM-G920FD
Galaxy S6
SM-G920F
EUR OPEN
Galaxy S6
SM-G920D
NTT DOCOMO
Galaxy S6
SM-G920T
T-MOBILE
Galaxy S6
SM-G920D
NTT DOCOMO
Galaxy S6
SM-G920A
AT&T
Galaxy S6
SM-G920P
SPRINT
Galaxy S6
SM-G920V
VERIZON
Galaxy S6
SM-G920I
Galaxy S6
SM-G920R4
US CELLULAR
Galaxy S6
SM-G920AZ
CRICKET
Galaxy S6
SM-G920R7
Galaxy S6
SM-G920T1
T-MOBILE
Galaxy S6
SM-G920R6
Galaxy S6
SM-G920W8
BELL MOBILITY
Galaxy S6
SM-G920S
SKT
Galaxy S6
SM-G920K
KT
Galaxy S6
SM-G920L
LG U+
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G9250
CHINA
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925F
EUR OPEN
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925I
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925Z
SOFTBANK MOBILE
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925D
NTT DOCOMO
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925J
KDDI
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925T
T-MOBILE
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925A
AT&T
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925P
SPRINT
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925R4
US CELLULAR
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925R6
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925W8
BELL
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925R7
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925V
VERIZON
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925K
KT
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925S
SKT
Galaxy S6 edge
SM-G925L
LG U+
Galaxy S6 edge +
SM-G928A
AT&T
Galaxy S6 edge +
SM-G928P
SPRINT
Galaxy S6 edge +
SM-G928R4
US CELLULAR
Galaxy S6 edge +
SM-G928F
EUR OPEN
Galaxy S6 edge +
SM-G928V
VERIZON
Galaxy S6 edge +
SM-G928T
T-MOBILE
Galaxy S6 edge +
SM-G9287C
Galaxy S6 edge +
SM-G928I
Galaxy S6 edge +
SM-G928C
Galaxy Note 4
SM-N910V
VERIZON
Galaxy Note 4
SM-N910F
EUR OPEN
Galaxy Note Edge
SM-N915V
VERIZON
Galaxy Note 5
SM-N920C
Galaxy Note 5
SM-N920V
VERIZON
Galaxy Note 5
SM-N920R4
US CELLULAR
Galaxy Note 5
SM-N920P
SPRINT
Galaxy Note 5
SM-N920A
AT&T
Galaxy Note 5
SM-N920T
T-MOBILE
Galaxy Note 5
SM-N9208
Galaxy Note 5
SM-N920C
Galaxy Note 5
SM-N920I
There are a few other odd exceptions on the list, as noted by the asterisks next to their names. Verizon seems to be the only carrier to be getting the upgrade on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Samsung Galaxy Note Edge. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo in Europe is also on the list. We’re not sure why other carrier models of last year’s Note devices wouldn’t be on the list, but it’s important to note that these plans are only preliminary, and Samsung could be planning to add more by the time it’s all said and done.
Nothing’s official, so there’s not much reason to get happy or said either way. Sit back, and let’s wait on Samsung’s official word before making any further conclusions about what they’ll look to do.
Camera shootout: iPhone 6S vs. Galaxy S6 vs. LG G4 - fantastic video
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or consciously skip past any Apple related news), you’d know that today is iPhone Launch Day. With the Apple iPhone 6S and 6S Plus officially hitting stores today, you’ll be up to your ears in reviews, comparisons, and drop tests. The internet is full of them right now. Given that Apple made a big deal about the new camera tech inside the iPhone 6S (it now comes with a higher resolution 12MP camera among other improvements), sites are putting Apple’s claims to the test with head-to-head battles against some of Android’s greatest.
In years past, this would have ended in a massacre, with the iPhone always winning top honors. But things have changed this year. Android OEMs have finally stepped up (with the exception of HTC, of course), creating a blend of camera software and hardware working together to deliver superior results than even Apple’s long standing iPhone line. With the new iPhone, you’re probably wondering if Apple was finally able to reclaim their crown, or will it continue fall short when compared against heavyweights like the Samsung Galaxy S6 and LG G4? In The Verge’s latest video, they took all 3 of these aforementioned phones out on the town, comparing photo quality in a dark room and discussing the results.
We know, typically The Verge’s blatant Apple bias creeps into reviews like this, but this one seemed a little more objective than most (despite them calling it a tie when it seemed to us the Galaxy S6 was the clear winner in most cases). Be all that as it may, their final ruling was that all of them are great in their own respects, it just comes down to personal preference on which output you prefer. Maybe they just didn’t want to believe that their $750 investment didn’t quite live up to Apple’s promises. We’ll let you decide for yourself in the video down below.
With Google getting ready to launch Android 6.0 as soon as next week - when two new Nexus smartphones are expected to make their official debut - major Android handset makers are likely already planning updates to the latest version of the OS. Or at least this seems to be the case with Samsung.
According to SamMobile, Samsung is currently working on a "major" software update for its Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+, and Galaxy Note5. Since all four handsets already run Android Lollipop, this major update will probably bring Android 6.0 Marshmallow to all of them (though for now SamMobile can't confirm this). Of course, the update might also be related to changes that won't necessarily bring Android 6.0, though it makes sense for us to expect all of Samsung's latest high-end smartphones to get Marshmallow sometime soon.
In related news, it's said that the Galaxy Note 4 will also be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which isn't exactly surprising. It's not clear if the Note 4 will get Marshmallow at the same time with the newer high-end Galaxies, but let's wait and see what happens, okay?
Back in July, Apple launched a video ad for the iPhone, outlining how the company designs and builds both its software and hardware. This has its obvious benefits over competitors, who often use someone else's software (Google's Android) and depend on externally-designed hardware parts (Qualcomm's Snapdragon system-on-chip) in order to build a quality device. Apple's iPhones can “get away” with not having a bajillion-core processor, or 4 gigabytes of RAM, but still run buttery smooth, even snappier than most other flagships, because Apple itself can optimize the operating system that the phone is running on. So, after outlining the fact that software and hardware work in unison, the ad closes off with the hard-to-forget line “If it's not an iPhone, it's not an iPhone”.
Alright, that's all well and good, but one gripe many users have with iOS – and a flaw that Android camp inhabitants often point out – is that it lacks a lot in terms of customization. In fact, there are two things you can do to personalize an iPhone – rearrange the app icons (in a fairly constrictove, row-by-row manner, too) and change the background image. Homescreen widgets are a no-no, and icon packs or themes sounds like something so outlandish, it may never happen on iOS.
Of course, having added theme support with its newest iteration of TouchWiz, Samsung chose to play on exactly those customization options. The latest ad from the company starts with the sentence “Sure, you can change your background, but why stop there?”. We didn't need a throat-clearing sound there to catch the subtle reference. The following shots in the clip show a homescreen with its apps ordered in diagonal – something that's impossible to do on an iPhone, various widgets, and the aforementioned themes. The ad soon closes with the words “If it doesn't look like your phone, it's not your phone”.
Well played on Sammy's part, we'd have to say. The ad certainly isn't an in-your-face “Galaxy S6 is better than the iPhone!” propaganda, which, let's be honest, the company has come close to before. This is the second spin-off from the “If it's not an iPhone, it's not an iPhone” motto we've seen recently – last time, it was “It's not a phone, it's a Galaxy”.
The mobile accessories manufacturer, Incipio has launched new battery case for Galaxy S6 family, which puts an end to the problems for those who were concerned about the additional storage and battery life. Like the other Galaxy series, Samsung's new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge do not support microSD card, but come with built-in storage options such as 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. If still you still feel the option for expandable memory serves some good for your S6 series, you can always opt for Incipio's new Offgrid battery case, which allows up to 128GB of additional storage.
You can keep you secure data by syncing your cloud file storage provider using the Incipio File Browser app to upload photos, videos and music.
Additionally, it comes with a built-in 3700mAh battery, which stores whole lot of extra power than the Galaxy S6 that uses a battery 2550m and the S6 Edge with a 2600mAh battery.
For charging, it support Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0, but does not allow wireless charging. It supports the NFC-based 'swipe and pay' features of the smartphone. Following are the key features of Offgrid battery case.
Head over to the product page to buy Offgrid battery case, which costs $ 89.99 (£ 58).
What is new and what changes are made, read and see in the video. Android 5.1.1 update for Galaxy S6 software is available for download for some time. The list of changes is relatively short.
The latest version of Android operating system on this device provides a number of useful options. On the video, see if you can notice the difference between the two S6 phone - one with 5.0.2 and the other with 5.1.1Android version. If you can not you notice what's new, read, said GSM Arena blog.
RAW format is not supported in SAMSNUG camera application, a Pro mode is the same as before. Samsung is added support for Camera2 API, so you can take photos in RAW format.
The biggest UI change is that now you can with the Finder and Quick Connect buttons turn off. Among other new features, is available in A-Z sorting work with applications and wallpaper parallax effect. Results of benchmark tests are almost the same.
Test the batteries will soon be available. For now, do not miss much if you have not yet received an upgrade.
This is still one of the commercials where Samsung shows how much more advanced than Apple. In the commercial gonna see how much easier life with wireless charging than the use of cables. You probably know that when purchasing Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 egde you will not get a wireless charger and will need to additionally purchase.
This is not the first advertising which promote wireless charging, and show that the first device on the market with a wireless charging. Do not forget that Microsoft (in Nokia Lumia) a few years ago installed a wireless charger and they were the first.
Samsung Galaxy S6 is probably one of the best devices currently, you can often see a test - it was a resistance test, speed test ... The team from the site Toms Guide has done a speed test Samsung Galaxy S6, the iPhone 6, 6 Nexus, HTC One M9, LG G4 and ASUS ZenFone 2 devices.
As you might have predicted, the Samsung Galaxy S6 took first place in this test. Behind him in second and third place standing LG G4 and iPhone 6, and behind them a row going HTC One M9, the Nexus 6, and ASUS Zenfone 2. Concerning the test, the test is more specific actions that we perform in our devices every day as speed of opening a PDF file, point the camera speed, how well the device works like a game Asphalt's eighth
Lately on YouTube can find a lot of tests that destroy phones without a purpose. Although for some strange reason these tests are popular, we bring you a test in which the Samsung Galaxy S6 exposed to heat, scratching and bending the purpose of determining endurance, and not simply to destroy the phone.
How do you think the Galaxy S6 survive such torture?
Samsung has just released a new promotional video which is a function Galaxy S6 phone that perhaps has not received much attention as the other: the front camera. According to Samsung, Galaxy S6 can change the way you take selfie. All this thanks to the fact that the front camera with a sensor of 5 megapixels, which has angle of view of 120 degrees, which means that within each selfie "can fit more people and what is around." In addition, Samsung says that now if you have a Galaxy S6 no longer have to carry selfie sticks . As you probably know, the regular Galaxy S6 and S6 Galaxy curved edge have the same 5 megapixel camera and this applies to both models.
As you probably all owners of Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge know from Samsung, Android 5.1.1 would be on these devices due to land during June So far, already reveal a lot of what upgrade brings, and now you can see in the video.
One of the most important innovation that brings Android 5.1.1 update for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge is improved camera software, which will offer easier and more convenient exposure control slider in the viewfinder on the model of the camera of the iPhone 6. Again, those more seriously recreational photographers will be interested in the ability to shoot photos in RAW format, making it a more popular but also support for even lower ISO values.
The novelty is and support for multiple user profiles, which will facilitate the the use of devices between more people. One for you - administrator, one for better half, one for mom of better half of, one for the kid ...
In this video you will see the possibility of removing from searches and Quick connections from the Center for notifications, as will all the notification center to do a little neater. She appeared and new switch for turning on / off the one paralax effect for wallpapers, again modeled on Apple's iPhone. There are yet and some other cosmetic procedures in appearance of the user interfaces.
In any case, the Android 5.1.1 update for Galaxy S6 and S6 Galaxy edge, should arrive in June but still a little patience.
LG G4 has a nice camera, but the Galaxy S6 boasts her. Both have advantages and disadvantages, so we'll look at the test, ie. Comparison. Max Lee, as always, made a comparison and give their opinion. As for me, my vote goes for LG G4, mainly due to the laser focus. S6 captures a wider angle and has a lot of good solutions at software level.
Compare LG UX 4.0, Samsung's TouchWiz and HTC Sense UI 7. Here's how they differ.
It is very difficult to select a phone when you have this choice of a phone that is currently available. For example, when you look at LG G4, S6 Galaxy and HTC One M9 they all look magnificent! LG G4 has a phenomenal design with nice last button, Galaxy S6 has finally got a better preparation and therefore we have the aluminum sheet and glass on both sides of the phone and the HTC One M9 phone there is still a slim design and superior craftsmanship!
Realistically, the characteristics of all these phones are more or less similar. Then how do you know which phone suits you best? Here is a comparison of a user looks that these phones are used. We have a LG UX 4.0 compared with TouchWiz and Sense UI 7. Here are the latest to find prospects who are working on the Android platform 5 LolliPop. All are well optimized as compared to its previous version where now they do not overloading the system. Those things you should not worry, your only have to choose which you like the most. Compared to first go screenshot 4. LG UX user looks, then TouchWiz screenshots and screenshots at the end of HTC's Sense UI 7th.
