Samsung partners with Vogue and GQ for fashion campaign to promote Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

The South Korean electronics giant announced that it was partnering with two popular fashion magazines Vogue and GQ and create a global campaign for promoting its flagship smartphones Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.

Readers may recall that last year too, Samsung had partnered with Vogue to promote its Galaxy S5 smartphone. In March this year, the company had announced the “Rich Accessory Collection” for these two devices such as protective cases made by renowned luxury brands Swarovski, Montblanc, Rebecca Minkoff, Romero Britto and Burton. These accessories were subsequently made available for purchase earlier this month.

Samsung seems to be putting all out efforts to promote its latest flagship handsets. The partnership with Vogue and GQ will help the company to reach out to the fashion conscious public who reads these magazines and grow sales of these smartphones. Recently, Samsung had also tried to take on Apple’s iPhone 6 with a couple of promo videos showing how its Galaxy S6 edge was better than the iPhone 6.

Samsung’s latest Galazy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are currently the most fashionable smartphones in the market and its partnership with Vogue and GQ is sure to yield great results in terms of sales.

Have a look at the promo photos below:

 

Samsung partners with Vogue and GQ for fashion campaign to promote Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Reports: Samsung Galaxy S6 likely to get iPhone like exposure setting

Last September 2014, when Apple unveiled its iOS 8, it brought a number of camera enhancement features to its platform. One of them included the manual control for the exposure. For this, user needs to tap of the object of focus and move the slider to the right of the marker box, slide up and down and voila in order to control your exposure.

Now many of the handset manufacturers offer this user-control over exposure in most of its premium flagship handsets. However, the solution provided by Apple is very convenient and offers a more better user experience of using the camera controls. However, a recent rumors says that the upcoming update would be bringing a similar manual exposure feature control and is likely to be based on Android 5.1.

The recent information coming from SamMobile shows some of the snapshots(below) that shows up the manual control pretty much similar to the one coming in iOS. The control uses just a light bulb-icon as a slider marker in place of the sun’s in the iPhone’s camera. Check out the leaked screenshots below. the company is expected to bring this feature to the Galaxy S6 in the next Android update.

The Android 5.1 update is expected to be coming in the first week of June where we can possibly see the implantation of this feature. Check out the screenshots below.

Reports: Samsung Galaxy S6 likely to get iPhone like exposure setting

The alleged upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 Active to arrive with a microSD card slot priced a bit higher.

Korean tech giant Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge earlier this month at the MWC 2015. One of the major changes that we saw this time and as such usually don’t see with Samsung flagships was the removal of microSD card slot for additional expandable memory and a user replaceable battery. Samsung has really managed to convince their users on the removable battery issue by introducing a number of power saving modes and other things. However, it would be difficult for their fans to swallow down the line the non-inclusion of microSD card as they are always boasted for huge memory provision every time.

For all those to whom the microSD card slot matters a lot, the Korean giant has got a drill. A recent from Reddit shows that Samsung is planning to arrive with one more variant of the Galaxy S6 called as the Galaxy S6 Active. In a recent interview of one of the executives by a Reddit user “garshol” a number of upcoming Galaxy handsets were discussed of which the Galaxy S6 Active was discussed a lot. The Active variant of the premium flagship would have almost similar hardware to offer and would come with a provision of microSD card slot. Additionally, the camera for this variant would be of bit lower class but would still feature OIS. Moreover, the model will lack a heartbeat sensor and will not have a fingerprint scanner.

Additionally it is also said that the Active variant would have a removable battery and also the inclusion of physical buttons to its front. The handset is said to be in its final developmental stage and could be launched anytime in mid-Summer.

source: Reddit

The alleged upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 Active to arrive with a microSD card slot priced a bit higher.

Samsung Removed microSD slot and Removable Battery Concept from Galaxy S6

Samsung sales have been declining during the past few years. There are a few factors which could lead to this. One of them might be because there are a lot of smartphones in the market which are running on the same operating system as Samsung, Android, and lower in cost but offers almost the same kind of user experience as Samsung. This might hurts Samsung’s sales from the lower-end level. As from the higher-end level, Apple, Samsung’s competitor, has come out with a lot of interesting new features and products such as iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus.

Another factor which can be considered is that there is not many changes on Samsung’s smartphone design or feature which makes the consumers want to buy it. Therefore, for the newly released product, Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung decided to remove microSD slot and the removable battery concept from it. Samsung Galaxy S6 users cannot open the back cover of the device.

Apart from the outer appearance, Samsung also do some changes on the inner components of the product. Galaxy S6 operates on 64-bit eight-core in-house processor, a QHD display with nearly two times the pixels per inch of the new iPhone, quick charging feature as well as 16MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.

On top of that, there are some rumors that Samsung is working on Galaxy S6 Active which has a similar feature as Galaxy S6 but with some additional feature such as waterproofing, microSD and a removable battery. Since there are a lot of variants, hopefully, there is one variant that can fit into each customer’s definition of a smartphone.

Samsung Removed microSD slot and Removable Battery Concept from Galaxy S6

Select Samsung devices to come with pre-installed Microsoft Services and Apps

Samsung and Microsoft are further expanding their partnership to bring Microsoft mobile productivity services to more consumers and businesses. The Korean company has announced that it plans to pre-install Microsoft services and apps on select Android phones and tablets.

As already announced in the Mobile World Congress earlier in the month, the new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will come with Microsoft OneNote, OneDrive and Skype out-of-the-box. They will also get extra 100GB free cloud storage space from Microsoft OneDrive for two years.

Samsung will also offer pre-installed Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, OneDrive, and Skype in certain selective Android tablets in the first half of 2015.

Those businesses that purchase devices directly through Samsung’s business to business sales channels will have a choice of three versions of Office 365 (Business, Business Premium and Enterprise) together with Samsung’s KNOX security pack. The package will include Samsung set up service which will help them to get their business up and running as well as provide ongoing support.

Microsoft’s Office 365 is powered by cloud and allows users to access several of Microsoft apps such as email, up-to-date documents, calendar and video-conferencing. Samsung KNOX allows customers to switch easily between their business and personal profiles in a secure way.

Peggy Johnson, executive VP of Microsoft’s Business development says:

“Great things happen when you converge services and devices. Our partnership with Samsung is emblematic of our efforts to bring the best of Microsoft’s productivity services to everyone, on every device – so people can be productive wherever, however and whenever they want.”

SangChul Lee, executive VP of Samsung’s Strategic Marketing Office, IT & Mobile Division says:

“Our goal is to meet the ever-evolving needs of both consumers and business customers and give them more power to discover new mobile experiences. We believe our suite of premium mobile products coupled with Microsoft’s productivity services will offer users the mobility they need in both their personal and business life.”

Looks like Samsung and Microsoft have decided to move ahead with new partnership ventures after they resolving their legal dispute over patent royalty payments.

Select Samsung devices to come with pre-installed Microsoft Services and Apps

Take a look at the official “Rich Accessory Collection” for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge

Earlier this month, Korean tech giant Samsung announced its much awaited flagship the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge smartphones. This week, the company has announced the “Rich Accessory Collection” for the two handsets that include the protective cases designed and made by some of the top fashion brands in the industry. During this announcement, the company said that it is looking forward to unite “the worlds of fashion and technology.”

Some very renowned and premium brands like Montblanc, Swarovski, Burton, Romero Britto, Rebecca Minkoff would contribute to the accessories of the handset with their own style patterns. Montblanc would contribute with luxury covers and leather made flip-cases while Swarovski would have a “crystal embellished covers” with different glass shades covering the handsets. Rebecca Minkoff is expected to come with leather pouch designs with edgy flower prints.

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Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics, Younghee Lee said, “Samsung has a long history of designer partnerships and an unparalleled understanding of how technology enhances fashion and how fashion inspires technology. The premium accessory collection for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge represents our commitment to uniting the worlds of fashion and technology. Samsung has and will continue to pursue and create innovative, meaningful collaborations with the fashion industry that resonate with the ever-evolving consumer and provide them with essential tools for self-expression.”

These accessories would be offering an additional style to this premium handset and the accessories would be available from the company’s (Samsung’s) online store and even at the retails locations. This collection would have a protective cover, clear cover, clear view cover, flip wallet, S-view cover, external battery pack and wireless charger.

Take a look at the official “Rich Accessory Collection” for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge official camera released

We have witnessed the major unveiling of the two much awaited Samsung Flagship handset the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. Samsung has said to be improving the camera outputs with these two handset and thus we have the first official camera samples from the two devices.

Let’s us have first a look at the camera specifications for both the flagships. Both the handsets come with a 16MP camera sensor with its aperture size getting upgraded to F1.9. this means the camera sensors would now have better light capturing with more shallow field depth. Moreover, users would get even better focus options and effects. Some of the expected features include HDR, 4K video, OIS. A new feature has been brought to instantly trigger the camera. Now a double tap on the home button would give a quick access to the camera app in just 0.7 seconds.

On the other hand, the selfie snapper has been made more impressive with 5MP resolution and has the same F1.9 aperture size which too delivers some excellent performance in low-light conditions. Below are the sample images captured by primary 16MP and secondary 5MP cameras. However, we have toned down the image to smaller size. For actual size of the images, take a look at the samples from this link.

Back camera 16MP samples

 

Front camera samples 5MP

 

Image Courtesy & Via:PhoneArena

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge official camera released

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge alleged official press photos surface

It’s just a matter a day when we are to hear an official announcement for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. However, a huge leaks from CNET Korea arrives which shows some official press renders for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.

Take a look at the images below that shows the illustration for all the rumors and leaks, with a very slight curve of the screen which is much narrower than the curve of the Galaxy Note Edge. Looking to some of the back panel images, you will see a bit bulky protruding camera here.

As earlier seen in one of the leaked renders for the Galaxy S6, the home key has gone bit larger that would feature a new touch based fingerprint sensor and the Galaxy S6 Edge is also said to have a heart sensor. Tomorrow as we get with all the official details post launch, in the meanwhile take a look at the leaked images below.

source: CNET Korea

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge alleged official press photos surface

Earbuds for Samsung Galaxy S6 leaks in detailed images. Resembles Apple’s EarPods

The Samsung Galaxy S6 along with its Galaxy S6 Edge is soon to be announced this Sunday and now detailed images for its earbuds have leaked out in the wild. Well, after almost every detail about the two Samsung flagship handsets have been leaked and now the accessories earbuds have also surfaced.

Here are the alleged images which are said to be the earbuds for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the leak has arrived from Vietnam spooted by the famous Samsung tech website SamMobile. Take a closer look at the images, they very much resemble similar to the Apple earpods which come with iPhone. The images show a very classy design and have been detailed.

Just hold some patience for few more time as we will get you with all the official details for the handset on Sunday. Take a look at all the images below.

source: SamMobile

Earbuds for Samsung Galaxy S6 leaks in detailed images. Resembles Apple’s EarPods

A list of few apps that would come pre-installed with the Samsung Galaxy S6

With just 2-3 days for the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S6, we are bringing you with some last-minute leaks. The popular Samsung website SamMobile, who have generally proved to be coming with right information prior to launching Samsung handset, has not arrived with a list of apps that would come pre-installed with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 as with the the new touted TouchWiz experience.

There are rumors that the new TouchWiz for the Galaxy S6 has been tweaked making it even more responsive and faster. Here are some of the apps that SamMobile has arrived with! This includes Facebook, Skype, Galaxy Apps, All Google apps, S Health, S Voice, WhatsApp, Microsoft One Note and Microsoft One Drive.

The major surprise are the Microsoft apps released for the devices. Skype is now being widely accepted and coming it as baked-in app would not disappoint users. Apps like music player, Gallery and S Planner can be installed from the Galaxy App Store and not come pre-installed.

source: SamMobile

A list of few apps that would come pre-installed with the Samsung Galaxy S6

Check out the photographed images of the Samsung Galaxy S6 prototype

The anxiety is increasing more and more among Samsung fans as we are closing-in to the official date of announcement March 1^st. More, leaks coming our way show the Samsung Galaxy S6 prototype getting photographed which is reportedly the AT&T bound “prototype or test model.” Some of the images show the device to be wrapped in around the bubble sheet with more images showing it out and without the wrapping.

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Looking to the images, it can be seen that the devices have metallic sides, while the logo nearly to the earpiece is covered. The upper-right shows a large front-facing camera which is expected to be a 5MP shooter. According to the XDA Developers who have released this image they say it to be having a “glass back and front.” Both the handsets will go official this Sunday at March 1^st at the MWC 2015 and later in Spring expected to be released to all major mobile carriers.

Note that there is no image showing up the microSD card slot that might be absent. Moreover, the back panel shows the protruding camera next to heart rate sensor and LED flash.

  

source: XDA Developers

Via: PhoneArena

Check out the photographed images of the Samsung Galaxy S6 prototype