[Deal] Samsung Galaxy Note 5 just $570 on eBay
Normally the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 retails anywhere from $700 to sometimes even surpassing $1000, depending on the retailer. It’s a high price to swallow, but thankfully, deals on the device appear all over the Internet. This time around, you can get the Galaxy Note 5 (N920i) for just $570 on eBay.
As a quick refresher, it’s sporting a 5.7-inch 2560 x 1440 Super AMOLED display, an Exynos 7420 chipset, a quad-core 1.5GHz Cortex-A53 and quad-core 2.1GHz Cortex-A57 processor, a Mali-T760MP8 GPU, 4GB of RAM, 32/64GB storage options, no microSD support, a 16-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, and it’s sporting the latest version of Samsung’s TouchWiz UI atop of Android 5.1.
Unfortunately, it’s only available in black. Either way, you’ll need to act fast before its all gone!
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review: The best got even better
Back again for a release to finish out the year is the Galaxy Note 5. What started with a then-gargantuan 5.3-inch display and much skepticism turned into a highly profitable series for Samsung, selling millions of units monthly. Consumers and critics never thought that the Galaxy Note series could actually be successful. The Galaxy Note 5 has grown both literally and metaphorically since the Galaxy Note debuted in 2011. The display is larger and sharper, the camera is versatile, and the S Pen is much more than a gimmick. Samsung has shaped the perception of the Galaxy Note into a phone that is high-end and a catalyst for productivity.
Each year, Samsung has two flagships. The Galaxy S series represents Samsung for spring and summer while the Galaxy Note series handles fall and winter. Recently, it has become apparent that the better phone comes later in the year with Samsung’s Galaxy Note series. People were disappointed with the Galaxy S5 but the company strongly rebounded with the Galaxy Note 4, a phone considered Samsung’s best at the time. And then Samsung’s design language was overhauled earlier this year when the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge debuted. The Galaxy Note 5 is very similar to those phones yet maintains its own identity with a large display and the (perhaps infamous) S Pen.
Design
Samsung somehow managed to make the overall size of the Galaxy Note 5 smaller than its predecessor despite keeping the display at 5.7 inches. The Galaxy Note 4’s measurements — 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5mm — have been brought down to cozy 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6mm. Even the weight has been reduced from 176g to 171g, a number larger than devices with displays closer to 5 inches. Thankfully, Samsung has done an excellent job dissipating the weight throughout the body of the Galaxy Note 5 — it’s not a top- or bottom-heavy phone. This all means that the Galaxy Note 5 is thinner and lighter to carry around. In use, even for someone with smaller hands like myself, the Galaxy Note 5 is easily manageable in one hand because the side bezels are super-thin and the height of the phone isn’t all that different from other devices like the LG G4.
The most noticeable physical change for Samsung’s newest Galaxy Note device is the build quality. Completely gone from the Galaxy Note 5 is any trace of plastic and faux leather. Metal, which was used in some capacity with the Galaxy Note 4, and glass rule the day here. The front and back of this phone features smooth scratch-resistant glass, being met with sharp metal at every edge. Where there is not metal, there is glass. And where there is not glass, there is metal.
What contributes to the phone being so comfortable to hold is the rear’s edges that are curved just a tiny bit. Samsung basically took the curved display idea from its other devices and applied it less dramatically to the Galaxy Note 5’s backside. Rather than having edges that poke your hands, the rear of the Galaxy Note 5 is similar to that of the Moto G (2015) by contouring to the shape of your hand. The glass curves lead to the chamfered metal edges. It seems that companies are moving quickly to incorporate curves with their devices due to improve comfort. Consider that a huge win for consumers.
Pick up the phone and you’re met with a cold, solid piece of hardware that sits perfectly in the hand. The Galaxy Note 5 screams premium.
Regarding buttons, ports, and visible components, this doesn’t differ very much from any Samsung phone you’ve seen within the last eighteen months. Below the display is a narrower-but-taller home button (which is also a fingerprint scanner) with Samsung’s capacitive buttons that illuminate when used. Sadly, Samsung still believes that the Recents button belongs on the left and the Back button belongs on the right. Who knows if this will ever change. Spin around to the back of the Galaxy Note 5 and you’ll see a cutout to the right of the camera that houses the LED flash and heart rate monitor. On the top of the phone, the SIM card tray is accessible and along the same edge is the IR blaster to control televisions and other appliances. The bottom of the Galaxy Note 5, though, is busier than any other part of the phone. It has the audio jack, micro-USB port, speaker, and S Pen port.
What’s missing that buyers of Samsung devices have come to expect? A removable battery and a microSD card slot. The new design of the the Galaxy Note 5 limits users to the battery and internal storage that ships with the phone.
You can pick up the Galaxy Note 5 in Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, and White Pearl. Color options may depend on your carrier.
Hardware
The Galaxy Note 5 features a 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560×1440) Super AMOLED display, Exynos 7420 octa-core processor, Mali T760MP8, 4GB of RAM, 32GB or 64GB of internal storage, a 16MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, a 3000mAh battery (non-removable), a fingerprint scanner, Samsung’s S Pen stylus, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, and Bluetooth 4.2.
Bands:
4G LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 27, 20)
HSDPA (850, 900, 1800, 1900)
GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900)
Performance
Both display size and display resolution have not changed from last year’s model. Samsung is continuing to go with 5.7 inches and Quad HD (2560×1440) resolution for the Galaxy Note 5’s display, with the amount of pixels per inch somehow sneaking up to 518. From afar, the crispness can be matched by phones that have Full HD (1920×1080) resolution, but bring the Galaxy Note 5 closer to your face and that Quad HD resolution never gives away a single pixel. The 5.7 inches gives a lot to look at, especially if you want to run multiple apps simultaneously with Multi Window.
The display, which is of the Super AMOLED variety, is also vibrant. It offers incredible viewing angles and impressive color reproduction. Looking at the display from almost any angle does not mean that quality is lost. Whites shine and blacks are deep while other colors pop, giving the Galaxy Note 5 a display with depth. Items on the home screen — app icons and text — looks as if it is lifting off of the display, for example.
Samsung clearly benefits from designing its own displays because this one is awing at all times. I’ve shown the phone to many people within the last few weeks and almost everyone has commented on the depth or vibrancy of the display.
The only thing odd about using the Galaxy Note 5 as a multimedia beast is that the speaker on the bottom is pretty weak. If it gets covered, the sound is essentially muted. Samsung should have put another speaker on the other end of the bottom.
Once again, Samsung is using its very own processor after Qualcomm sent the mobile industry into panic mode, causing many companies to look at other options. Samsung, like it does with displays, makes processors; therefore, abandoning Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 series was easy. The Galaxy Note 5 uses Samsung’s go-to processor for 2015, the Exynos 7420. This time the strongest Exynos processor to date has been paired with 4GB of RAM.
The Galaxy S6 started to change the perception of Samsung’s devices being sluggish. The Galaxy Note 5 proves that slowdowns are a thing of the past for Samsung flagships. An octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and software optimization puts this phone as one that performs with speed, avoiding speed bumps or hiccups in the process. I was jumping between Hangouts (with multiple accounts) conversations and Minecraft: Pocket Edition as Samsung’s Milk Music streamed in the background; to my surprise, the Galaxy Note 5 was not batting an eye. I even called upon Air Command to quickly draw with the S Pen on a screenshot to share but no lag appeared. Then I put Hangouts and YouTube on the screen at the same time with Multi Window and the Galaxy Note 5 held its ground.
It really satisfies me that performance on Samsung devices is finally where it should have been years ago. Do what you want with the Galaxy Note 5 because it probably won’t slow down.
Battery
Let’s just get it out of the way: the battery encased within the Galaxy Note 5 cannot be removed. Samsung’s faithful were upset when the company made the same decision for the Galaxy S6. But if you want to have beautiful phone made of high-end materials rather than cheap plastic and awkward faux leather, you have sacrifice something. So the 3000mAh battery inside is all you get to work with.
Perhaps the inclusion of Fast Wireless Charging makes up for the smaller, non-removable battery. Samsung’s Fast Wireless Charging Pad powers the Galaxy Note 5 up to the top of its capacity in about 120 minutes. With the included wired charger, the Galaxy Note 5 charges to completion in less than 90 minutes. Using another charger means that the Galaxy Note 5 will take hours to charge.
What really matters, though, is how long the battery lasts. Don’t fret about the battery being a tad smaller than the Galaxy Note 4’s 3220mAh battery. The Galaxy Note 5 is fine-tuned to carry you during the day. A typical day for me includes sending and receiving many emails, chatting on Hangouts, tweeting a lot, playing a lighter game like Threes or Game Dev Story once or twice, and maybe watching videos on YouTube for a few minutes. I would start my day with 100% 8:30AM and start to get antsy for a charger by 10:00PM. It makes me doubt that there is such a concern among consumers about non-removable batteries. If the hardware manufacturer does the proper software optimizations, a device can get by with respectable battery life.
Software
Very little has changed on the software side compared to other Samsung device released this year. Here, Samsung’s TouchWiz overlay is based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Although still not as attractive as stock Android or HTC’s Sense, TouchWiz is better than ever before. It now feels like a mature user experience instead of looking so rough and technical. Samsung flattened everything to basically move closer to (but not match) Google’s Material Design guidelines. This translates to Samsung-made apps such as Calendar, S Health, S Note, Milk Music, Samsung Pay, and Voice Recorder being aesthetically pleasing.
Note: Read our review of the Galaxy S6 for in-depth analysis of the software due to the Galaxy Note 5 being practically identical in this area.
S Pen
The big difference for the software comes from the stylus, the tool stored within the Galaxy Note 5 that unlocks its true value. Samsung’s Galaxy Note series has always separated itself from the pack with the S Pen. No other company has been able to put a stylus to work on a phone or tablet quite like Samsung. And now the S Pen ejects from its port almost automatically. The S Pen has a ‘click’ that indicates its status in the port. When secured, press the S Pen in and it will pop out. When jutting out, press the S Pen in and it will stay in. During use, the S Pen still clicks at the top like an actual pen.
The central hub for S Pen-related activities — Air Command — starts when you eject the stylus from its port. Already have the S Pen ejected? Then use the only physical button on the stylus while holding it close the device and Air Command will appear. You can also set a floating on-screen icon to be available for quick access. The focus here continues to be on productivity through Action Memo, Smart Select, Screen Write, and S Note.
Need to jot something down on a virtual sticky note? Action Memo is your best option. It launches a sticky note anywhere so that you can still use view items in the background. Action Memo allows you to change the pen’s color and take create multiple sticky notes at a single time. And you can also minimize sticky notes if items in the background are needed to be analyzed.
What I really liked was that you can still use Action Memo when the screen is off. Just eject the S Pen from its port and start scribbling notes; Samsung then stores them within the S Note app.
Action Memo may be the most limited option for taking notes on the Galaxy Note 5, but it is also the quickest.
The more professional way to take notes on the Galaxy Note 5 is by using S Note, a glorified Action Memo. Options are vast in S Note as you can change the type of writing utensil, the thickness, and the color. This is in addition to inserting text with the usual formatting tools. It’s very eas to make pages of notes with S Note considering both drawing and text is supported.
Forget about taking a screenshot with by pressing the home and power buttons at the same time. Samsung has Smart Select and Screen Write to take things further. The former is for cropping screenshots with rectangular, oval, and lasso tools. Smart Select is similar Photoshop’s selection tools. Screen Write, however, is akin to a traditional screenshot in that it takes what is being shown on the display. The advantage is that you can take a Scroll Capture to see and share a page in its entirety. Both Smart Select and Screen Write also allow for instant annotating and sharing.
Screen Select
Screen Write
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Using the S Pen (or a has never felt this good. The tip of the S Pen glides across the giant display with the perfect amount of resistance and pressure sensitivity, equating to the feeling of writing with pen on paper.
Camera
A flagship phone deserves a flagship camera. Both rear and front-facing cameras from the Galaxy S6 return months later for the Galaxy Note 5. That’s not necessarily a bad thing as the Galaxy S6 takes decent pictures. When taking pictures with the 16MP rear camera, you’re able to choose between Auto and Pro modes. I kept the Galaxy Note 5 on Auto because I’m not one to delve into camera settings and become a Master of Photography. Unsurprisingly, the Galaxy Note 5 takes amazing pictures that are always sharp due to optical image stabilization (OIS). The camera also proved to be impressive under low-light conditions.
No one questions the quality of Samsung’s cameras anymore. It’s only a matter of stacking them up against Apple, LG, and Sony’s cameras to see where Samsung places. I compared the Galaxy Note 5 with a friend’s iPhone 6S Plus and found that the latter was more accurate and less washed out. But compared to other Android phones this phone only has the LG G4 to truly worry about.
And those of you who record a lot of video on mobile devices will appreciate that the Galaxy Note 5 can record in 4K. Keep in mind that there is no way to expand internal storage and 4K content takes up a tremendous amount of space.
Closing
The fall season is dominated by Apple introducing the new iPhone and its larger companion. This year is different as Samsung hosted an Unpacked event a few weeks before Apple’s newest handsets were made public, and then released the Galaxy Note 5 right around the same time that the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus hit the market. So Samsung is now going against Apple at a time when Tim Cook & Co. are not accustomed to fierce competition early on. Samsung has executed in many areas with the Galaxy Note 5. The design and build quality are first-class and every component is as high-end as possible. Samsung has created an absolute monster that will likely remain the best Android phone until next spring….. when Samsung releases the Galaxy S7. Until another company steps forward, Samsung will be the sole dominant force year-round to face Apple.
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Samsung’s begun work on Android 6.0 for many of its flagship devices
Android Marshmallow is making its way to Nexus handsets, and it leaves many wondering when Android 6.0 will hit their devices. There’s a lot of factors that go into preparing a new Android version for phones like the LG G4, Galaxy S6, and so on, thus the long wait for the latest flavor of Android. However, SamMobile, with the help of some inside sources, was able to get their hands on a list of devices that are expected to receive Marshmallow.
Among that list is most of Samsung’s flagship releases in the past year. You can expect to see Android 6.0 on the Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S5, and much more. There’s no telling when users can expect to see the latest flavor of Android arrive, unfortunately.
Other company’s have already detailed their plans for Android 6.0, but some have given some rather disappointing news regarding the update as well.
For the full, preliminary list, hit the source link below. And remember to check back often, as SamMobile says they’ll be updating it with more devices as information comes in.
source: SamMobile
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Recent Samsung Galaxy models star in two new TV advertisements
There is no doubt that Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ are among the best smartphones available to date. Just this morning, the Korean tech giant released two new TV advertisements.
These aren’t the first commercials for Samsung’s new devices. Both the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ went on sale last month in countries all over the world. Apparently, the company felt the need for two additional TV ads further reminding people of the newest devices they have to offer. Each ad shows off a different feature making the device better than the rest. One for each smartphone. These features include the amazingly detailed Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ camera, in addition to the beautiful display and S Pen features that come included on the Galaxy Note 5. You can check them out in the embedded YouTube videos down below.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
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A future software update will bring Samung Pay to Verizon
On Tuesday, Verizon confirmed that select Samsung phones will soon be able to take advantage of the company’s mobile payments service.
Verizon named the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy Note 5, and Galaxy S6 Edge+ as the phones to support Samsung Pay on its network. The support will be live after a “future software update.” Prior to confirming Samsung Pay’s arrival, Big Red tiptoed around the subject. Now, with many device owners pressing them on it, Verizon caved and provided news that is making many happy. This will allow owners of the aforementioned devices to use make purchases seamlessly through NFC and magnetic secure transmission (MST) technology.
The carrier has not provided a release date at this time. Big Red only redirects people to its News Center to check for updates and additional information. The good news is that Verizon really got its act together when it comes to issuing software updates. Although it’s still not the fastest carrier handling software updates, Verizon has come a very long way from when it would be months before a flagship would get a major update.
Source: Verizon News (Twitter)
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[Deal] You can now pick up a brand new, factory unlocked Galaxy Note 5 for $579.99 on eBay
If you’re in the market for Samsung’s latest iteration in its Note lineup, you may want to pin your ears back as independent retailer, Monoprice, has just taken to eBay and kicked off a great sale on the device. For a limited time only, you can pick up a brand new, factory unlocked 32GB LTE model of the Note 5 for $579.99.
For those in need of a refresher of its specifications, the device packs a gorgeous 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display, an Exynos 7420 octa-core chipset, a Mali- T760MP8 GPU, 4GB of RAM, a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera equipped with OIS, a 5-megapixel selfie shooter and a 3,000mAh non-removable battery.
It’s important to note that as this is an unlocked variant of the Note 5, it will only work on GSM carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T and not with CDMA carriers like Verizon and Sprint. A full list of supported carrier bands can be seen below:
- 2G : 850/900/1800/1900
- 3G : 850/900/1900/2100
- 4G LTE : 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700)
If you like the sound of the Galaxy Note 5 and would like to take advantage of this deal – hit the source link below.
Source: eBay
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Verizon are sending out security updates for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge Plus, S6, and S6 Edge
Verizon are sending out security updates to all 2015 Samsung flagship phones. That includes the Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, S6, and S6 Edge. The update does not really go over much as to what it entails other than “Android security patches”.
If you own one of the listed phones and are on Verizon, but have not received the update yet, you can manually check for it. Go to your settings, click “About device” at the very bottom, and click “Software update”.
Source: Verizon (1), (2), (3), (4)
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T-Mobile rolling out Samsung Pay update for the Galaxy Note 5 in the US
T-Mobile is currently rolling out an over-the-air update weighing just 30MB to all its carrier-branded variants of the Galaxy Note 5 located in the United States. This upgrade brings a newer version of Samsung Pay to to the handset in readiness for the service’s official launch on Wednesday, September 28.
As usual, the update is being rolled out in stages, but if you don’t feel like waiting for a notification confirming that it’s ready for your device to hit your unit, you could always search for the upgrade manually. To do so, open the Settings app, scroll to the bottom and tap on “About Device”, hit “System Updates”, then select “Check for updates”.
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Here are 6 cases to check out for your new Note 5
So you have your brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 5. It’s beautiful, right? Protecting that pretty, new and expensive phone is important. We’re here to help with our picks of the 6 best cases on Amazon that qualify for free Prime Shipping for that beautiful Note 5.
Spigen Neo Hybrid Carbon
Spigen is pretty much the biggest name in cell phone cases right now. They make cases for most manufacturers and have a ton of designs, from barely there to max protection. The Neo Hybrid Carbon is a bit of a new take on their extremely popular Neo Hybrid line. The Neo Hybrid Carbon is exactly the same except for the backing now has a carbon fiber texture to add to the looks and grip.
With the Neo Hybrid Carbon you get a ton of protection due to a hard polycarbonate (PC) Frame bumper wrapping around a thethethermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) shell. The Neo Hybrid Carbon is able to provide drop protection without adding a lot of bulk to the phone, which is why it’s so popular. It also comes over the top of the screen so there’s some protection for face down falls and has metalized buttons so you don’t lose the awesome clickiness of the Note 5’s buttons.
The Spigen Neo Hybrid carbon is $17.99 and has 4.5 stars with over 150 reviews. You can pick it up on Amazon with free Prime Shipping in one of three colors, Gunmetal, Dante Red, or Metal Slate.
Product Link: Spigen Neo Hybrid Carbon
SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle
SUPCASE, much like Spigen, is one of the most important names in smartphone accessories out there today. They make very high quality cases that retail on the low end of the spectrum while still providing stylish looks and protection to their customers. The Unicorn Beetle, which is the weirdest name ever, is a case built on style and protection.
The Unicorn Beetle is made out of soft TPU and PC meaning that it can take a punch and keep on looking good. There’s a nice subtle curve to the area in the middle of the case that allows you to grip the phone easier while maintaining its great design. The Unicorn Beetle doesn’t take away from the Note 5’s beauty! It comes with a “Frosted Glass” back so you can still clearly see the gorgeous glass back Samsung chose for the Note 5.
The SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle ranges from $9.99 for the frost/blue design to $14.99 black/black design has 4.5 stars with over 90 customer ratings. You can pick it up on Amazon with free Prime Shipping.
Product Link: SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle
Ringke Fusion Crystal
Ringke simply makes some of the best cases on the market. If you’re looking for something super slim to protect your phone, Ringke is probably the company you want to look for. I use the Ringke Ultra Thin case as my daily case on my personal Note 5 and absolutely love it. The Fusion Crystal is a case that takes that ultra thin protection and adds a clear view to the mix.
Like we said at the beginning of the post, Samsung makes some of the sexiest phones on the planet. Protection is important but you still want to enjoy the design of the phone. The Fusion Crystal is the perfect compromise of those two mindsets. Ringke goes one step further than most case makers and has actually added dust caps for the charging port and audio jack to keep that dirt and dust away.
The Ringke Fusion Crystal ranges from $10.99 to $14.99 with a range of designs for the back. It has a 4.5 star rating with over 200 ratings and you can pick it up with free Prime Shipping.
Product Link: Ringke Fusion Crystal
Urban Armor Gear
Urban Armor Gear as a company does one thing, and does it incredibly well, protect your cell phone. Their cases meet military drop-test standards (MIL STD 810G-516.6). That’s seriously impressive. Not only do they protect your phone like no other but they look really good doing it.
The case has an Armor Shell and an impact resistant Soft Core to make sure your phone doesn’t take any impact or get scratched up within the case from a drop. Many cases protect against falls from a foot or two but, Urban Armor Gear is for the type of people who accidentally drive over their phone.
The Urban Armor Gear case for the Note 5 ranges from $29.95 to $32.06 depending on which of the 6 colors you choose and has a 4.5 stars with more than 25 ratings. You can pick it up with free Prime shipping and have to your door just in case drop your phone out of your car going over 100 MPH.
Product Link: Urban Armor Gear
Rock Synthetic Leather Flip Case
Rock is a company that I’m just getting familiar with but they look like one of those companies whose strategy is to do it better and cheaper than everyone else to build up their name. And it looks like it’s working. The Rock Synthetic Leather Flip Case has a ton of positive reviews and looks great.
Made with a minimalist style the Flip Case doesn’t cover up the bottom of your phone so that you have easy access to your charging port, audio jack and S-Pen with no issues. The flip case on front is raised around the home button so there are no accidental presses and protects your phone from scratches and drops.
The Rock Synthetic Leather Flip Case ranges from $10.59 to $10.99 across their three colors, black, blue and champagne gold. You can pick up one of these perfectly 5 star rated cases with free Prime shipping.
Product Link: Rock Synthetic Leather Flip Case
OtterBox Symmetry
OtterBox is THE name in cell phone protection. There have recently been some companies like LifeProof releasing cases that offer great protection but OtterBox is the original, and according to many, the best, at cell phone protection. But many people have shied away from them recently due to their lack of product design.
With the Symmetry series, OtterBox has addressed this concern in an impressive way. There’s still all the protection you could want, but we actually have attention to detail in the design department now. There are seven colors to choose from and all come with a smartly chosen accent color as well. OtterBox has tried to be as sleek as possible while still providing maximum protection. This isn’t going to be as low profile as the Ringke case mentioned above, it will definitely adds some bulk, but it’s a far reach from the OtterBox Defender series of years past.
You can pick up any of the 7 colors for $49.95. The 4.5 rated case can be at your door in 2 days for free with Prime shipping.
Product Link: OtterBox Symmetry
What do you think of our list? Will you be picking up any of these cases? Let us know in the comments some of your favorite cases we may have missed.
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Major update, possibly Android Marshmallow, in the works for Samsung flagships
Sources are indicating Samsung has a major update in the works that will be going out to the four flagship devices released this year – the Samsung Galaxy S6, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. According to individuals familiar with the update it is unusually large in size, especially when compared to the usual updates pushed out by Samsung. This has lead some to conclude Samsung may be preparing Android 6.0 Marshmallow to be issued to their devices and perhaps not too long after Google makes their official announcement.
According to some information on the firmware version numbers for the Galaxy S6 Edge, the device is being updated from G925FXXU2COH2 to G925FXXU3COI6. Sources indicate the change from “U2″ to “U3″ indicates significant changes to the user interface portion. However, that may not necessarily mean Android Marshmallow as significant user-facing changes could be part of some new features or improvements Samsung is rolling out for Android 5.1.1.
Sources have also mentioned the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will get Android Marshmallow, although there is no indication that the Note 4 is part of this pending update.
source: SamMobile
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