In less than an hour, Samsung will unveil its next Galaxy flagship device, the S7 and S7 Edge at the MWC Unpacked event. We have heard a lot of rumoured specs and seen a lot of leaked images and renders and it’s almost time to see how much of those have come true. You can catch the event live right here. Hit play on the link below and sit tight for the event to begin.
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Over the past few months, the rumours and speculations regarding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S7 flagship smartphones have come in plenty. Right from specifications to design, everything has been subject to a lot of speculations, and 3 weeks from today, we’ll know just how many of those rumours were true.
Yes, Samsung has confirmed the unveiling of the Galaxy S7 at the ‘Unpacked’ event on Sunday, February 21st, a day before the MWC kicks off. The Korean-based giant sent out invitations that include an image of a shadowy cube with two edges glowing to form a “7”. Meanwhile, the teaser trailer shows sees someone staring at the cube through Gear VR goggles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g3O94WALV8
So far, some of the rumours that have caught people’s attention include the design, which is being said will be similar to the Galaxy S6, suggesting that the company is focusing more on hardware. The Galaxy S7 is said to have a microSD slot, a pressure-sensitive screen, USB Type-C port, water resistance, and will be in ‘Edge’ form for all the variants. Finally, some models will come with the Snapdragon 820 chipset.
In three weeks, we’ll know just what the Galaxy S7 will look like. Follow this space for all on Samsung’s upcoming flagship.
Last night, Samsung unveiled its newest flagships at a grand event held in New York. Other than the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+, there were several major announcements which caught our attention.
Here’s a quick wrap up of everything important the company announced:
This one is a welcoming addition for anyone who misses punching on good old buttons while texting. At the event, Samsung announced a strap-on keyboard for the new S6 Edge Plus and the Note 5. The built-in keyboard which also works as a cover and has been aptly named ‘Keyboard Cover.’ When the keyboard cover is strapped on the screen, the smartphone automatically recognises it and the screen is adjusted accordingly.
The company hasn’t revealed the cover’s availability or pricing, just yet.
Samsung has taken a big step forward in the e-payment game. Unlike its competitors, which only work on specific card terminals, the company claims that their phones will be able to entirely replace the credit card system. They’re no longer solely relying on the NFC system for payments, hence you can swipe for a payment anywhere you want. The addition of magnetic secure transmission tech will make it usable with any store’s standard credit card swipe reader. Along with credit cards, it will also store memberships cards. The only question remains is if it’s secure.
Samsung Pay will launch in the US on 28th September.
Live streaming is one of the current tech trends and Samsung has found a unique way to use the feature on its new phones. Instead of downloading a third-party app, you can use a feature on the camera terminal to directly stream to YouTube. With this, Samsung jumps ahead of apps such as Meerkat, Periscope etc.
Other than a few nominal features on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and S6 Edge, there was not much value to the curved edge display. Now the company has added an extremely useful functionality to the display. You can pin your most used apps on the edge, and swipe to launch. The feature is called ‘Apps Edge’.
Samsung chose the Unpacked event to tease the new Gear S2 smart watch. The model seems to have stylised itself quite a bit, with a round face, metal body and new user interface. It likely to run on Samsung’s Tizen OS rather than Android Wear, like the original Gear S. It will be unveiled on 3th September.
The Unpacked Event, saw the launch of two devices – the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+. The S6 Edge+ is the bigger and the edgier sibling to the glamorous Galaxy S6 Edge.
The Galaxy S6 Edge+ is noted to have a bigger display but yet is a smaller and more compact when compared to devices like the iPhone 6 Plus which have a smaller 5.5 inch display. The S6 Edge seemed to be the only premium look and feed Samsung device which even came close to the iPhone 6. But, with the S6 Edge+ it seems like that mission might have reached closer to its target, especially by excluding the expandable memory feature.
The device seems almost impeccable when it comes to its design – the S6 Edge had an aluminum frame and was protected by the Gorilla Glass 4 on both sides, this feature has been retained by the S6 Edge+ too. However, the new device looks sleeker with a display that extends up to the edges of the curved screen.
The S6 Edge had been applauded as being the first dual edged display smartphone and the S6 Edge+ continues to be applauded with a slight change of making the edges softer and thereby enhancing the visual appeal of the smartphone, the bigger stance of the phone allows for more display real estate.
Samsung has kept most of the hardware intact loosing some pixel density to the larger display. However the LPDDR4 RAM sees a bump up to 4 GB and so does the battery by about 400 mAh.
The new S6 Edge+ features fast wireless charging, which is a mix of the fast charging seen on the S6 along with a new wireless charging standard developed by Samsung, which is said to fully charge the handset in about 120 minutes wirelessly.
The S6 Edge+ along with Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 5 both support a new feature called SideSync which is much like Apple’s continuity however it goes further by letting you use your phone from the computer screen and share files. This feature is also said to work on both Windows and Mac platforms.
For a comparison between the specs, take a look at the spec sheet below:
Features |
Galaxy S6 Edge |
Galaxy S6 Edge+ |
Display |
5.1 inches (1440X2560 pixels) | 5.7 inches(1440X2560 pixels) |
Processor |
Exynos 7420 | Exynos 7420 |
OS |
Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to v5.1.1 (Lollipop) | Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
Storage |
32/64/128 GB | 32/64GB |
RAM |
3GB | 4GB |
Connectivity |
Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth v.4.1,GPS. | Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth v.4.1,GPS. |
Rear Camera |
16MP | 16MP |
Front Camera |
5MP | 5MP |
Battery |
Non-removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery |
Along with the Galaxy Note 5, Samsung has also launched the much awaited high-end Galaxy S6 Edge+, and we finally have all the official information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q-p-zkydLQ
The Galaxy S6 Edge+ has a 5.7” Quad HD Super AMOLED 2560 x 1440 (518ppi) dual edge screen and is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The device runs on the Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop) with an Octa core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14nm processor.
The device comes in two variants – 32GB and 64 GB both with a 4 GB RAM. The primary camera has a 16 MP, 2988 x 5312 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash while the front camera has a 5 MP, dual video call, Auto HDR one.
Other connectivity features include Wi-Fi , dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, a bluetooth v4.2, GPS and a nano-SIM.The S6 edge+ come with a non-removable Li-Ion 3,000mAh, fast charging both, wireless charging compatible with WPC and PMA and has been launched in various colours such as – White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium etc. The price of this product will be announced on the 19th of August 2015, along with the Galaxy Note 5.
Samsung has also announced the launch of its new smartwatch Gear S2 which will take place at the IFA Berlin Launch Event in early September. Watch this space for more updates and details.
Here are the specifications:
| Features | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ |
| Display | 5.7” Quad HD Super AMOLED Dual edge screen |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (518ppi) |
| Processor | Octa core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm process |
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | , 32/64GB |
| Primary Camera | 16MP OIS (F1.9) |
| Front Camera | 5MP |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO(2×2), Bluetooth® v 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC, Location |
| Battery | 3,000mAh, Fast Charging both on wired and wireless Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA |
| Price | INR will be announced on the 19th of August 2015 |
Last year, when Samsung unveiled the Note 4 Edge at a pre-IFA event, the world was shocked. No one was expecting to see a phablet with a curved display. It stood out in the crowd for its unique screen, which extends and runs over onto the right side of the device. Unlike 2014, most of the details of this year’s Note were revealed before the official unveiling. We can finally fast forward through all the rumours and leaks and find out what the Note 5 is all about. Here is the official introduction to the Galaxy Note 5:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CppgLnNM1PE
The Note 5 was launched today in New York, at the Samsung Unpacked event along with the Samsung S6 Edge+.The Note 5 comes with a Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen and 16M colours, a 5.7 inches display with a 1440 x 2560 pixels, all protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
The phablet runs on the Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop) with a Octa core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm processor. It does not have an expandable microSD slot, but comes in two variants – 32GB and 64 GB, both with a 4 GB RAM. The S-Pen this time comes at the bottom of the phone with a spring system which makes accessing it a lot more fun.
In the photography section, the Note 5 comes with a 16 MP, 5312 x 2988 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash primary camera and a 5MP front camera. Other connectivity features include, Wi-Fi 802.11, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, the Bluetooth v4.2, with GPS and NFC support.
The Galaxy Note 5 has some very interesting features that allow you to perform various tasks such as signing documents with the S-Pen on your PDF directly, instead of having to print it out. The phablet also comes with some eye-catching accessories and colours such as the silver titanium, gold platinum, black sapphire and white pearl.
The Galaxy Note 5 is powered by a Non-removable Li-Po 3,000mAh, fast charging, wireless charging compatible with WPC and PMA battery. The INR will be available on the 19th of August. So keep watching this space for more details.
Here are the specifications:
| Features | Samsung Galaxy Note 5 |
| Display | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels |
| Processor | Octa core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm process |
| OS | Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 32GB and 64 GB |
| Primary Camera | 16 MP, 5312 x 2988 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 5MP |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, the Bluetooth v4.2, with GPS and NFC |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3,000mAh, fast charging, wireless charging compatible with WPC and PMA |
| Price | INR to be announced on the 19th of August 2015 |
A whole lot of information is already available about the Note 5, including hands on images that were made public a while back. The phone is getting its official launch today, and here is everything we know so far.
The smartphone is set to release at Samsung’s annual Unpacked event scheduled for 13th August, 8.30PM IST. The event is being held in Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Centre New York. The company is expected to launch the Samsung S6 Edge+, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and a surprise device.
The back of the box gives us confirmed specifications of the device. The new Note 5 is packing a 5.7-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, a 16MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera with the same f1.9 aperture seen on the Galaxy 6 devices. The main camera will also have Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and a new dynamic HDR mode. Just like the Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge the handset will be 4G Enabled and will feature wireless charging technology. The Galaxy Note 5 will be powered by a 64-bit Octa-core Exynos processor paired with 4GB of LPDDR 4 RAM.
Just like the Samsung Galaxy S6, the Note 5 will come in two variants – the regular and the dual-edge variant. It will have design elements borrowed from the S6 and the Note 4. It is also expected that the smartphone will come encased in Gorilla Glass 4, front and back. The glass will be complemented by a metal finish rim.
Available in a bunch of colours, the new Note 5 features rounded edges. While the back of the smartphone is a glossy finish, the edges feature a matte metal alloy/aluminium finish. Much like the previous iteration, the camera on the back is slightly protruding and is paired with the LED flash and a heart rate sensor.
Samsung’s next gen Phablet goes in line with designs of the previous gen. mixed with some elements of their Galaxy S6 line.
At the bottom you have the microphone, along with a USB charging and data synching port, a headphone jack, and the new style S-pen.
While it will be unveiled tonight (13th August), it will be made available for purchase in India by end-August. Several reports online confirm that the smartphone will go up for preorder on 21st August (in select markets), and on sale soon after that.
Inside sources have revealed that we should expect the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to launch with a price tag of Rs. 59,900 at launch for the 32 GB. Last year, the Note 4 was launched in India at a whopping Rs. 61,500, and as expected the price fell soon after.
We will be getting official information tonight, Samsung’s annual Unpacked is being held in Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Centre New York. You can watch the event live here. Stay tuned to iGyaan, as we bring you the latest.
With IFA Berlin and Apple’s annual iPhone event, September is always the exciting month for new flagship launches. Seems like that strategy didn’t quite work out for Samsung, since they’re launching their new flagships earlier this time.
Samsung’s annual Unpacked event is scheduled for 13th August, 8.30pm IST. The event is being held in Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Centre New York. The company is expected to launch the Samsung S6 Edge+, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and a surprise device.
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