Monday, August 24, 2015

GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL ......Samsung's new flagships unveiled: Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+

GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL 
Samsung's Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+


The sleeker Note 5 targets phablet naysayers, while the S6 Edge+ gets a bigger screen than its predecessor and additional curved-edge multi-tasking functionality

Samsung debuted its latest flagship smartphones ­ the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5 ­ at its Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event in New York.
Both devices are scheduled to hit stores in North America later this month, with launches in other regions planned for September.
Both the S6 Edge+ and Note 5 feature 5.7inch AMOLED displays, with octa-core Exynos 7420 SoC processors and 4 GB RAM powering them. Both devices also pack in identical cameras ­ a 16 megapixel shooter at the back and a 5 megapixel front-facing camera ­ and the phones will also be able to live-stream to YouTube.
Samsung claims the S6 Edge+ makes significantly better use of the edge of its curved display, allowing users to pull up and switch to frequently used apps and contacts on the fly.The Note 5, meanwhile, now features a curved back to resemble the S6, with the aim being to fit comfortably in one hand and win over the phablet naysayers.
The Note's S Pen has also got a few tweaks.The stylus now pops out with a click and you can begin jotting down on the screen even with the phone in standby. Those aside, however, the Note 5 appears to be a subtle upgrade over the Note 4, with the changes coming more in terms of refinement and the obligatory hardware improvements.
The differences between the S6 Edge+ and the S6 Edge, however, are more pronounced, the most obvious being the much larger size.Where its predecessor sported a 5.1-inch screen, the S6 Edge+ matches the Note 5 with a 5.7-inch display.
The other change, as mentioned above, is on the software side. The curved screen seemed like a gimmick in the S6 Edge, but Samsung claims to have paid a lot of attention towards making those curved edges of the screen more conducive to the user experience.
Both the S6 Edge+ and the Note 5 will be available in 32 GB and 64 GB capacities. The lack of a 128 GB variant seems odd, considering that the iPhone 6 does offer it, and more so since neither phone offers expandable memory.
Both phones will employ Samsung's Fast Charging technology, which allows for quicker wired and wireless charging. According to Samsung, a full charge can be achieved through wired charging in 90 minutes and wireless charging in 120 minutes. Connectivity features are also identical for both phones, with 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 and Micro-USB 2.0 included. The phones will also support the upcoming Samsung Pay mobile payment tech.
In the US, the S6 Edge+ is available without contract through carriers at $740 (approx. Rs 48,000) for the 32 GB variant, while the 64 GB model is priced $840 (approx. Rs 54,500).Meanwhile, the 32 GB Note 5 is priced $815 (approx. Rs 53,000), with the 64 GB variant going for $915 (approx. Rs 59,500). Both devices will be offered in white, black, gold and silver colour options.
It's unclear when the new flagships will make their way to India. At the time of writing, Samsung India officials were unavailable for comment.
GALAXY A8 LAUNCHED IN INDIA
Samsung has launched its slimmest Galaxy phone yet ­ the Android 5.1.1-powered Galaxy A8 ­ in India, measuring 5.8mm in thickness. Its metal unibody holds a 5.7-inch full HD Super AMOLED screen. Inside, the A8 houses Samsung's own octacore processor, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB flash memory (expandable), 16-megapixel (rear) and 5-megapixel (front) cameras, and 4G LTE and dual-sim support. The Galaxy A8 is available now, priced at Rs 32,500 in India.

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