Category: Samsung

Samsung Bets On 128 GB Storage To Boost Sales of Affordable Devices

Samsung has been losing the interest of budget device buyers as its competition has been offering better specs and features to the customers. So how does Samsung take on this challenge? The Korean electronics giant decided to offer 128GB storage options to in its affordable smartphone line-up.

Samsung has already introduced 128 GB internal UFS storage on its latest flagship, the Galaxy S6. Now the company is planning to offer the huge internal storage in its phones and tablets that are lower in the price listings.

The new 128 GB 3-bit NAND-based eMMC 5.0 storage would adorn the future line of affordable devices from Samsung. It will also help in recording high-definition videos and multi-tasking in those smart-gadgets. This massive storage option will be a boon to multimedia hoarders who always have to depend on SD cards and Cloud storages for their content.

It is not sure as of yet as to when this technology would come to Samsung’s lower end devices. While Samsung figures out when it can bring the storage, it should also work towards bringing attractive devices that sell on their own merits, like many other devices in the affordable segment. That would help Samsung more in the long run instead of flaunting individual features.

March 20, 2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Official India Launch Slated for 23rd March

Samsung is rolling out the sixth-generation flagship smartphones, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, to more countries of the world. The South Korean firm showcased the handsets in MWC 2015, and now we have learnt that Samsung will launch the devices in India on 23^rdof this month.

While the company will be holding a special event on the coming Monday, they will not go on sale until April 10, as earlier stated by the company. Along with Galaxy S6 and the curvy S6 Edge, the Samsung event is expected to see the release of accessories as well, which includes flip cases and covers.

Samsung may also launch the new virtual reality headset for Galaxy S6. This headset is different from the VR Gear released for Galaxy Note and is specially designed to fit the smaller screen of the S6.

As far as the pricing is concerned, the Galaxy S6 will cost somewhere around Rs. 52,999, while its curvy counterpart is likely to get a price tag of Rs. 61,999.

Both the Galaxy S6 and its curvy companion are power packs and feature almost similar specifications. Both the handsets sports 5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED with 577ppi resolution. The S6 is equipped with a 64-bit Exynos octa-core processor (1.5GHz quad-core Cortex A-53 and 2.1GHz quad-core Cortex A-57), while the edgier S6 is powered by the 2.5 GHz Exynos octa-core processor. The RAM of either of the devices stands same at 3GB, and both of them run on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop.

Both S6 and S6 Edge come in three variants with inbuilt memory – 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. The devices don’t have external memory support. Optics of the S6 and S6 Edge are identical at 16MP rear with F1.9 and 5MP front camera. In case you missed the hands-on video, check the video below:

March 19, 2015
Samsung’s Dream Doghouse is a $30,000 Extravagant Home For Your Dog

Dogs are a man’s best friend. A dog owner spends as much on their pets as they would spend on a human child, minus the heavy education costs, of course. Pet grooming parlours are mushrooming everywhere for folks who want to give their pets the best care. Samsung is now offering dog owners the ultimate doghouse, which is priced at a whopping $30,000.

Samsung’s Dream Doghouse has everything that will get your dog’s tougue wagging. It took 12 architects and fabricators over six weeks to complete. They were tasked with creating the ultimate doghouse of the future. It houses a treadmill, automatic food dispenser, hydrotherapy pool and a tablet computer playing dog-themed content. It was presented at Crufts 2015, the largest dog show in the world (which was sponsored by Samsung UK.)

The environment has been created to make it as dog-friendly as possible. The treadmill has been lined with a grass surface; the insides of the house have a vinyl wallpaper, and there is room for the little guy to jump around and relax.

Now it’s unsure when or if Samsung would bring the ultra luxurious house for the high flying pup to the market. The present doghouse has already been gifted by Samsung to a puppy through an online contest. The Dream Doghouse looks amazing and will be loved by the dog who gets to stay in one. But dogs are eternal kids; they would be fine with the playhouse, but all they need is love of the owners instead of a poodle palace.

March 16, 2015
The Galaxy S6 Comes in Three Weeks; Here’s What You Can Do While You Wait

Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S6 has seen the light of the day. The unique design of the Galaxy S6 Edge has already received favorable responses from critics as well as from the market. In fact, Samsung received record number of pre-orders for its latest flagship. About 20 Million potential customers have registered for the top tier Galaxy device. So if you are one of them, you know your dream device is coming in just three weeks from now on 10th of April. To create hype, Samsung may launch the device in India on the 23rd, but you’ll have to wait till the 10th of April to get your hands on it.

If you are wondering how to pass the seemingly unbearable amount of time, we have compiled a list just for you.

Watch a 100 of our YouTube videos back-to-back

iGyaan has a huge selection of videos on smartphones and other smart devices. Over the four and half years of our existence, we have covered most prominent devices. Watching iGyaan videos back to back will be a sort of a recent history lesson where you will get to see how the smartphone and other electronics have evolved over the years. So go ahead and keep the iGyaan playlist running, it has three weeks worth of excellent content (if we may say so ourselves).

Watch all of Game of Thrones Seasons, Before the New Season Begins

The ultimate television fantasy adventure will be returning on HBO and BitTorrent websites on April 12th. Now as GOT is one of the most complicated storylines, it’s always good to be revised and refreshed for a fresh new season. The multitudes of characters and immensely complex back stories and plot lines require a revisit before gathering on a whole new season filled with blood and gore and of course some pleasant nudity.

Go for a three-week mobile repair course

Smartphones are a complicated piece of engineering. While the Galaxy S6 comes in which toughened exteriors and safety features like Corning Gorilla Glass and the metal body, it can succumb to some issues. It’s always good to have the knowledge of reparing your own hardware. Learning a mobile repair course wouldn’t just give you the knowledge of how to make your device run at optimum potential, it will also let you innovate with hardware. You may end up finding your inner Tony Stark.

Learn to Cook comfort food

Now you know that when that exquisite piece of metallic marvel finally comes in your hands, you are going to spend hours with it. Wouldn’t it be great to have some delicious gourmet munchies with your premium device? So put on your apron and chef hat and immerse in a three-week cooking course. Not only will you learn an awesome art, you’ll also get to meet fun new people who can be your new contacts on your new phone.

Lastly, Get Your Shopping Lists Ready

To make the most out of your new device, you should also postpone your shopping for the next three weeks. The Galaxy S6 comes with the unique Samsung Pay feature that lets you pay through your phone. So while everyone is fumbling around with their cards, you can come in like a boss, draw your metallic machine, pay for your goodies and leave. You will also blow the minds of people around you, but make sure you don’t look back as cool guys don’t look at explosions. Guess we just made you long for your new Galaxy S6 even more with that last line, well…Oops!

March 14, 2015
Samsung Has Already Received Record Pre-Orders for Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

The two newest flagship smartphones by Samsung, the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge, seems to be the much needed ray of sunlight for the South Korean electronics manufacturer. The company is still to announce its launch date, but the phones have already established a record even before its release. According to The Korea Times, Samsung has received record orders of 20 million for the Galaxy S6 and the curvy Galaxy S6 Edge.

The international publishing daily put forth the detailed pre-order numbers of the two devices saying 15 million of S6 have been booked through mobile carriers and the edgy S6 Edge are demanded as much as 5 million.

The company hasn’t commented anything on the issue, but if the figures are true then the company may soon regain the top position in the smartphone market. The 20 million pre-orders is a good start for the company and it seems like the demand will keep increasing post the launch. However, the handsets have not reached the end consumers until now. Once it rolls out for the buyers, it will then become clear if the demand has matched the supply.

In case you missed the hands-on video of the S6 and S6 Edge, check out the clip below:

March 9, 2015
5 Interesting Upgrades on Samsung’s New Flagships That You Should Know

Samsung finally launched its long awaited and much hyped Galaxy S6 in two variants. The Korean electronics giant has faced a lot of criticism in the past for their lackluster devices and boring user interface. So when the time came to answer the criticism, Samsung went back to the drawing board and introduced two new designs for its flagship.

Let’s look at the upgrades in these new Samsung flagship and how it can take on its competition.

The Edge Samsung Needed

Samsung has been getting heat for its design for a while, but this new metallic look is surely a winner. The S6 Edge especially flaunts a design that looks sleek yet refreshingly new. The price of the device will definitely sting the potential buyers, but it will also give the satisfaction of owning a one of a kind device. The Edge display also offers new features like color coding some contacts so you can know who is calling based on the color displayed by the edge light. The devices are also strengthened with Gorilla Glass 4 on both sides. Smudges may be an issue on this back case, but it sure gives a premium vibe, unlike any other device from Samsung’s stable.

First Samsung Flagship With a Non-Removable Battery

Samsung has for long stuck with the removable battery as it claimed it offered more convenience to the user, but this time around the company has taken away that access. At the launch, the presenter said that they have reached a point where they are confident about the battery performance and hence have introduced a uni-body design. Samsung has also added a fast charging feature that will give the handset 4 hours of juice with just 10 minutes of charging.

Wireless Charging, The way it should be

Its 2015 and we are still haggling with the cables the way we did when the first desktop computers came out. Wireless charging technology has been around for a while but due to certain technical issues, it hasn’t reached devices on the mass scale. The new S6 works with WPC platforms such as Qi charging as well as PMA systems that will let you charge your handset on most wireless charging pads.

Samsung Pay, the mobile payment platform for Now

Apple introduced its mobile payment system last year but will take a while to reach the consumers as it depends on NFC. Samsung went way ahead in the mobile payment game with its offering called the ‘Samsung Pay.’ You now won’t have to wait for retail stores to get NFC payment systems as you can use your S6 to pay through conventional card readers. Just store the credit card information and tap the device on the card readers, and you are done paying. Samsung claims that the details of your transactions will only be visible to you, and no store, not even Samsung can track your card usage.

A Flagship worthy camera

Samsung has put some efforts into the camera of the Galaxy S6, both in terms of hardware as well as the software. The main camera is a 16 MP shooter with OIS that means clear images with no shakes, whereas the front camera is a 5 MP selfie shooter. It has offered a 1.9 mm lens on both sides of the device that attracts more light and hence gives clear, sharp images. The company understands the importance of the camera in the times of social media and hence has introduced instant access to it. By just hitting the home button twice, you will get instant access to the easy to use camera interface. Samsung claims that this gesture control lets you access the camera in just 0.7 seconds so that you won’t have a missed moment with the new Galaxy S6.

To Conclude

Overall this launch from Samsung does address most of the criticism levied on it earlier. The new design language is impressive, and we hope that the company trickles it down in its product portfolio to the lower priced devices. You can also say that Samsung has got the edge display right this time around, as experts had previously expressed concerns about the effectiveness of dual sided curved display. Now we have to wait till it reaches the market to know how it fares with the customers.

Stay tuned for the in-depth reviews of Samsung’s new big boys and more on technology, only on iGyaan.

Watch our hands on with Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge here:

March 4, 2015
Exclusive : Samsung S6 and S6 Edge Arrive in India on 10th April; Pricing Revealed

Samsung officially unwrapped its latest flagships, the S6 and S6 Edge, yesterday in Barcelona. Now sources close to iGyaan suggest that the two new entrants will go on sale in India on 10th April.

The normal Galaxy S6 boasts a slightly larger screen size, than its predecessor, with a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED QuadHD display with a pixel density of 577ppi. Powering the new Galaxy S6 will be an Exynos Octa-Core chipset clocked at 2.1 Ghz which is bundled with a 3GB LPDDR4.

Meanwhile, in terms of optics, it retains the same 16MP count just like its predecessor, though it gets OIS which was missing in the previous iteration. In addition, it also gets a 5MP front facing camera.

On the memory front, the Galaxy S6 will be available in three variant, 32, 64 and 128 GB variants. All based on UFS 2.0 (Universal Flash Storage). And yes, just like the iPhone – the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge will not have micro SD expandability.

Connectivity on the new flagship has been given a slight upgrade, it gets LTE Cat 6 compatibility, while other connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, while globally unlocked variants will work on TDD and FDD LTE bands. So networks should not be a problem for Samsung this time around. It also gets a fingerprint scanner while juicing up the smartphone would be 2550mAh battery.

Coming to its curved counterpart, all specs and features are the same except it gets a slightly beefier battery unit at 2600mAh along with an Exynos Octa core chipset clocked at 2.5GHz. Meanwhile, the edge is mostly for aesthetic appeal. At the event, the company announced that it took up to 800-degree to bend the Gorilla Glass 4 display.

Samsung has included quick charging and wireless charging capabilities in the new S6 and the S6 Edge. The company claims that a 10 minute charge will result in 4 hours of usage.

The latest flagship, or should we say flagships from Samsung go on sale in India starting April 10th meanwhile pricing is expected to be around Rs. 52,999 for the S6, while its curved counterpart will likely get a price tag of Rs.61,999.

Do check out our Hands-On with the new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in the video below:

March 2, 2015

Hands On | Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge

At the Mobile World Congress today, Samsung unveiled two flagship handsets, Galaxy S6 and its the curvy and stylish sibling, the Galaxy S6 Edge. The new S iterations are a complete overhaul and triumph over the bugs and lags of the previous releases. Both the premium gadgets proved to be the showstoppers of the event. At the same event, Samsung also announced the arrival of its new payment system.

Coming back to the stars of the show, both the smartphones sport a new design language with an all glass front and back highlighted with stainless steel. The Galaxy S6 is standard in appearance, while the edgy Galaxy S6 is the one that gathers the extra points for its one-of-a-kind design. Galaxy S6 Edge has appealing displays on either edge.

Talking about the internal specifications of the handsets, then the two bad boys pack a punch. The devices are almost identical and differ only in terms of their processor and battery power. The S6 is equipped with the latest 2.1 GHz Exynos octa-core processor, while a peppier 2.5 GHz Exynos octa-core chipset is embedded on to the edgy Galaxy S6.

The RAM capacity of both the devices stands equal at 3 GB. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge resemble the iPhone in their storage capacity options. Just like Apple’s flagship, the two phones come in three variants – 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB, all based on UFS 2.0 (Universal Flash Storage).

Both the phones run on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with TouchWiz UI on top. A 2550mAh battery is fixed to power Galaxy S6 and a slightly higher 2600mAh battery supports the S6 Edge. The handsets sport a new 5.1-inch Super AMOLED QuadHD display that delivers eye burning sharpness.

Considering the camera, then 16MP rear shooter with Optical Image Stabilization sits on the phone, along with a 5MP snapper that grabs a spot at the top the screen. With the new flagships, Samsung introduced quick charging and wireless charging capabilities along with Fingerprint scanner. The connectivity options comprise of LTE Cat 6, Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi.

SPECS	SAMSUNG GALAXY S6	SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 EDGE
Display	5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi)	5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi)
Processor	2.1 GHz Exynos octa-core	2.5 GHz Exynos octa-core
RAM	3GB	3GB
Storage	32GB/64GB/128GB	32GB/64GB/128GB
Expandable Upto	–	–
Main Camera	16MP + OIS	16MP + OIS
Front Camera	5MP	5MP
Battery	2550mAh	2600mAh
Operating System	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Network	4G LTE	4G LTE

Check out our exclusive hands-on video below:

March 2, 2015

HTC One M9 vs Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S6 Edge : New Arrivals Battle it Out

Finally, the day has arrived which all of us were waiting for. The extravagant smartphone carnival, Mobile World Congress kicked off in Barcelona and we brought the ground report from the show, live.

HTC took the veils off the much-awaited product from their stable, the One M9. It impressed us with its all-metal unibody design that had mirror polished gold sides. Alongside HTC, Samsung too made a big entry with its two high-end, metallic devices, Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6.

All of these phones pack quite a good set of specs. Let’s have a look at the detailed specs sheet that compares the three of them.

SPECS	HTC One M9	Samsung Galaxy S6	Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Display	5-inch Full HD	5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi)	5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi)
Processor	64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core	2.1 GHz Quad + 1.5 GHz quad Exynos 64-bit	2.1 GHz Quad + 1.5 GHz quad Exynos 64-bit
RAM	3GB	3GB	3GB
Storage	32GB	32GB/64GB/128GB	32GB/64GB/128GB
Expandable Upto	128GB	–	–
Main Camera	20MP with Auto-focus, BSI sensor	16MP with F1.9 + OIS	16MP with F1.9 + OIS
Front Camera	HTC UltraPixel	5MP	5MP
Battery	2840mAh	2550mAh	2600mAh
Operating System	Android 5.0 Lollipop with HTC Sense	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Price	Rs.	Rs. 49,900	Rs. 58,900

Samsung’s new bad boys clearly have a winning list of specs on the table. The only disappointment with the S6 siblings is the lack of expandable storage. These gadgets will hit the stores by April and then the consumers will get to decide which metallic marvel gets the podium finish.

March 2, 2015

Samsung Pay is Now Ready to Go Head On With Apple Pay

Samsung has announced its own version of Apple Pay, titled Samsung Pay at MWC 2015. With S-Pay customers can make secure mobile transactions. Samsung has collaborated with Visa and Mastercard and is planning to further expand the eco-system with the likes of American Express, Bank of America, Citi, JP Morgan and US Bank.

Samsung offers this capability by deploying a technology called Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST). Consumers can use Samsung Pay in merchant locations regardless of whether the terminals support NFC or traditional magstripe, which is the vast majority of existing terminals.

The system essentially relies on the Galaxy S and Note devices fingerprint sensor. Users just need to swipe up from the bottom to launch the Samsung Pay app, choose their credit card and simply authenticate the transaction with their fingerprint. Proper safety measures have been taken, Samsung has integrated the system with its KNOX platform, ARM TrustZone and tokenization.

Samsung claims it has tied up with 90% retailers in the US already. Samsung Pay launches in the United States and Korea in the summer, while other regions (such as Europe and China) will follow later. The first devices to support it will be the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.

March 1, 2015

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge; Both Feature Incredibly Fast Charging Capabilities

The much anticipated forthcoming flagship from Samsung has finally been officially unwrapped. Our earlier leak might have ruined surprises, if there were any. As expected, there are indeed two versions of the flagship – one with the standard screen while the other one is a curved display.

Watch our Hands On with the new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge here:

The normal Galaxy S6 boasts a slightly larger screen size than its predecessor with a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED QuadHD display with a pixel density of 577PPI. Powering the new Galaxy S6 will be an Exynos Octa-Core chipset clocked at 2.1 Ghz which is bundled with a 3GB LPDDR4.

Meanwhile, in terms of optics, it retains the same 16MP count just like its predecessor, though it gets OIS which was missing in its previous iteration. In addition, it also gets a 5MP front facing camera.

On the memory front, the Galaxy S6 will be available in three variant, 32, 64 and 128 GB variants. All based on UFS 2.0 (Universal Flash Storage). And yes, just like the iPhone – the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge will not have micro SD expandability.

Connectivity on the new flagship has been given a slight upgrade, it gets LTE Cat 6 compatibility, while other connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, while globally unlocked variants will work on TDD and FDD LTE bands so networks should not be a problem for Samsung this time around. It also gets a fingerprint scanner while juicing up the smartphone would be 2550mAh battery.

Coming to its curved counterpart, all specs and features are the same except it gets a slightly beefier battery unit at 2600mAh along with an Exynos Octa core chipset clocked at 2.5Ghz. Meanwhile, the edge is mostly for aesthetic appeal. At the event the company announced that it took upto 800 Degree to bend the Gorilla Glass 4 display.

Samsung has included quick charging and wireless charging capabilities in the new S6 and the S6 Edge. The company claims that a 10 minute charge will result in 4 hours of usage.

Charging the Galaxy from 0-100 takes the half the time as the iPhone 6

The pricing remains a question (which should be answered shortly), however it is rumored that the Galaxy S6 Edge will cost more than the Note Edge did at launch.

We have pitted them against each other for a closer look at their specifications:

SPECS	Samsung Galaxy s6	Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Display	5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi)	5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi)
Processor	2.1GHz Exynos octa-core	2.5 GHz Exynos octa-core
RAM	3GB	3GB
Storage	32GB/64GB/128GB	32GB/64GB/128GB
Expandable Upto	–	–
Main Camera	16MP + OIS	16MP + OIS
Front Camera	5MP	5MP
Battery	2550mAh	2600mAh
Operating System	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Network	4G LTE	4G LTE
Bluetooth	4.1 + LTE	4.1 + LTE

March 1, 2015

Galaxy S5 vs Galaxy S6 : How Far Has It Come

Last year, Samsung launched the tweaked Galaxy S5 in the February, and today, exactly after a year, the Korean electronics firm has added one more iteration to the S series listing. Samsung today official brought out two of its much-awaited flagships Galaxy S6 and the curvy fellow Galaxy S6 Edge, which look robust and classy at the same time.

The two bad boys pack a punch, and if we talk about the Galaxy S6, then it holds an all-new design language. The phone reminds us of the new iPhone in terms of fixed storage and packs many top-notch specs that were missing in the previous generation S5.

Let’s take a look at the two flagships and how the S6 has advanced over time:

SPECS	Samsung Galaxy S5	Samsung Galaxy S6
Display	5.1-inch Full HD 432 PPI	5.1-inch QuadHD 577 ppi
Processor	2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801	2.1GHz Exynos Octa-core
RAM	2GB	3GB
Storage	16/32 GB	32/64/128 GB
Expandable Upto	128GB	–
Main Camera	16MP	16MP + OIS
Front Camera	2MP	5MP
Battery	2800mAh	2550mAh
Operating System	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Network	4G LTE Cat 4	4G LTE Cat 6

From the comparison sheet above, it’s evident that Samsung has gone a step ahead and has upgraded all the segments. With LTE Cat 6 infused on the handset, transfer of data will be faster than before. The battery is the only factor that in which the previous version is superior.

We, from the ongoing MWC event in Barcelona, are pushing out the updates about the latest launches. Check out our exclusive hands-on post of Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.

March 1, 2015

Spec Battle | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Vs S6 Edge

Samsung has finally launched its big boy, the Samsung Galaxy S6 at the MWC. Along with the S6, Samsung also launched its curved screen sibling the Galaxy S6 Edge. With this launch, Samsung is now the only smartphone maker who has two devices in its portfolio with curved displays; the Note Edge and Galaxy S6 Edge. Let’s take a look at how these two “edge” screen devices fare against each other on the spec table.

Specs	Samsung Galaxy Note Edge	Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Display	5.6 inch QHD 524 PPI	5.1 inch QHD 577 PPI
Processor	Exynos Octa-core 5433/ 2.7GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 805	2.5 GHz Exynos Octa-core
RAM	3 GB	3 GB RAM
Storage	32/64 GB	32/64/128 GB
Expandable Upto	128 GB	NA
Main Camera	16 MP	16 MP
Front Camera	3.7 MP	5 MP
Battery	3220 mAh	2600 mAh
Operating System	Android 4.4.4	Android 5.0.2
Miscellaneous	S-Pen	Dual Edge, Wireless Charging

With the Galaxy S6 Edge, Samsung has brought in a two sided edge display whose utility might be questionable. It will be interesting to see though how Samsung makes use of it.

Watch our Hands on video here:

March 1, 2015

Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S6 Edge: How Different Are They?

Samsung finally brought its latest flagships, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge to India. With these two premium devices, Samsung has introduced a new metal and glass based design architecture that is much better that its previous devices. Here we take a look at how these two top-of-the-line devices differ from each other in their spec sheets.

Overall, both Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are exactly identical, and only sections that differ slightly is the processor and battery power. Both of them sport a 5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi) and feature 3GB LPDDR4. The former handset is powered by 2.1GHz Exynos octa-core, while the latter embeds a bit powerful 2.5 GHz Exynos octa-core processor. Running on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with 16MP rear and 5MP front snapper, the standard Galaxy S6 gets its juice from the 2550mAh battery. On the other hand, its curvy counterpart boasts a slightly robust 2600mAh battery.

We have pitted them against each other for a closer look at their specifications:

SPECS	Samsung Galaxy S6	Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Display	5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi)	5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi)
Processor	2.1GHz Exynos octa-core	2.5 GHz Exynos octa-core
RAM	3GB	3GB
Storage	32GB/64GB/128GB	32GB/64GB/128GB
Expandable Upto	–	–
Main Camera	16MP + OIS	16MP + OIS
Front Camera	5MP	5MP
Battery	2550mAh	2600mAh
Operating System	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Network	4G LTE	4G LTE
Bluetooth	4.1 + LTE	4.1 + LTE

Price and Availability

Samsung will be bringing the Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge with all their accessories to India and they will be available for purchase from the 10th of April. The Galaxy S6 is priced at Rs. 49,900 for the 32 GB variant, Rs. 55,900 for the 64 GB and Rs. 60,900 for the 128 GB variant.

The curvy S6 Edge is priced at Rs. 58,900 for the 32 GB variant, Rs, 64,900 for the 64 GB and Rs. 70,900 for the 128 GB variant..

The devices will be available in all the colour variants (White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum) that were showcased during their international launch. The Galaxy S6 will have an additional colour option of Blue Topaz while the S6 Edge will be available in Green Emerald.

Samsung has also offered some goodies for folks who pre-order their new phones before the April 10th release date. The company is offering 10,000 points to the customers in case the price of the device falls. It is also offering free screen replacement warranty for twelve months from the date of purchase.

Check out our exclusive hands on video here:

March 1, 2015

Exclusive Hands On : HTC One M9

HTC’s latest flagship has arrived and it might just live up to expectations. HTC has made a more mature incremental upgrade to an already promising product. The new HTC One M9 highlights everything that was good about the M8 and M7 and fixes what was horribly bad about them.

Big major fixes include a bumped up camera, a 20 MP shooter with a sapphire lens cover. The camera now not only looks good, but also shoots 4k video. However we are majorly missing the OIS found in the Korean rival’s handset.

Last year’s main camera the Ultrapixel snapped, is now the front facing camera, improving low light selfies and it looks really good. The camera adds a lot of details and pictures are actually very visible in low light. HTC claims that the camera sees more light than the human eye, our tests confirm that.

The M9 is powered by an all new Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, a 64 bit SOC, with an Octa core 2.0 GHz CPU and Adreno 430 GPU. 3GB of RAM and 32 GB storage makes the memory part complete, but, you do get a 128 GB card support and 115 GB of Google Drive.

The two tone color of the Silver One M9 looks fantastic and will be an instant hit, with anyone who appreciates quality handsets. However the new Samsung Galaxy S6 looks too fancy to ignore. HTC has found inspiration from luxury watches, and the minute we look at the M9 we see Hublot.

Everything runs on a highly optimized 2800 mAh battery, bundled with Android Lollipop 5.0.2 out of the box and HTC’s new Sense 7 promises a major improvement in the battery life, and out of experience there is a big difference. The quick charge also improves the charge times and you will be on the go in just a few.

HTC has included a new flurry of covers, none of which come with the device. The new rugged cover will make the device IP 67 and it honestly feels great on the phone and does not add much bulk. The DOT case has been improved quite a lot, adding more functionality. Including Dot-breaker (a cool game) and custom wallpapers that you can sketch, see below.

New Dot Case

Transparent Back

Rugged Case

Rugged Case back

New Dot Case

HTC One M9 Unboxing and Hands on Video

HTC One M9 Specifications

March 1, 2015