Samsung starts rolling out Lollipop update for Galaxy S6’s in China and Taiwan
Samsung has today started rolling out the much-anticipated Lollipop update to all models of the Galaxy S6 located in China and Taiwan. As for as added functionality goes, this upgrade transports Android 5.0.2 to the handset, in addition to a truckload of bug fixes and stability improvements.
All the changes you’d expect to find in the Lollipop software are bundled into this upgrade, including support for multiple accounts, improved notifications, stronger 256-bit encryption, a smoother multitasking experience and the recently-announced Material Design guidelines.
As is the norm, the upgrade 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 hanset, you could always search for the update manually.
To do so simply open the Settings app, scroll to the bottom and tap on “About Device”, hit “System Updates”, then select “Check for updates”. Once done, the upgrade will start downloading from Samsung’s servers.
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Samsung’s next Galaxy Tab S should be a whole lot wider
Don’t look now, but Samsung’s widescreen Android tablets might be going the way of the Dodo. Tabletmonkeys claims to have leaked images of the Galaxy Tab S2, and the high-end slate appears to be adopting the same wide, iPad-like aspect ratio as the Galaxy Tab A. In fact, it might lose size and resolution compared to the original Tab S lineup — instead of 8.4- and 10.5-inch 2,560 x 1,600 displays, you’d be looking at 8- and 9.7-inch 2,048 x 1,536 panels. That wouldn’t be so hot for your widescreen videos, but it’d be better for web browsing and anything else that benefits from portrait mode viewing.
Not that they’d be taking steps backwards in any other respect. Both S2 models are reportedly wafer-thin at just over 0.2 inches thick, and they’d be the lightest in their respective classes at just under 0.6 pounds (for the 8-inch version) and 0.9 pounds (for the 9.7-inch device). Not surprisingly, you could also expect Galaxy S6-class guts that include an eight-core Exynos 7420 processor and 3GB of higher-performance memory. Curious? You might not have to wait much longer to give these tablets a shot, since they could be announced as soon as July 20th.
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Source: Tabletmonkeys
Samsung’s big Galaxy S6 Edge Plus reportedly breaks cover
Samsung may not be pinning all its hopes for summer phone supremacy on the Galaxy Note 5. All About Samsung has posted photos of what’s supposed to be a store dummy unit for the Galaxy S6 Edge+, an extra-large version of its dual-curve flagship. There isn’t much to reveal about what’s under the hood, but it’s clear that the screen is about as large as what you’d see on the Note 4 (that is, around 5.7 inches). Also, there are no obvious hardware tricks here — the curve isn’t pronounced enough for a Note Edge-style strip, and you certainly aren’t going to find a pen, microSD slot or removable battery.
As for what’s under the hood? That’s not so certain, although the current talk is that you might find the same eight-core Exynos 7420 chip that you get in the regular S6 Edge. If so, that’ll make the Edge+ little more than an upscaled version of the phone you already know. It’d be a challenger to Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus and its eventual sequel, rather than an upgraded device à la HTC’s One M9+. Not that we’re necessarily complaining, especially as FCC filings suggest that the Edge+ is coming to major US carriers. Historically, Samsung has only offered one giant high-end phone at a time — if this leak is accurate, you’d finally have the choice of additional big-screened Sammys that aren’t big steps down.
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Via: Phonedog, Android Authority
Source: All About Samsung (translated)
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S2 is slimmer, smaller and squarer
Samsung has revealed its new 8-inch and 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab S2 models, and they’re considerably different from last year. As revealed by a leak yesterday, it shrunk both of last year’s models and killed the widescreen (16 x 9) aspect ratio, instead giving them an iPad-like 4 x 3 format. The company said that’ll help “recreate the viewing experience of browsing through traditional print media,” and make it easier to read e-books and web pages. On the other hand, less of the screen is now available for watching movies, particularly since both Galaxy Tab S2 models have also taken a step down in resolution from QuadHD to 2,048 x 1,536.
Obviously, Samsung thinks people use their tablets for reading more often than watching movies. It’s placed extra emphasis on that with the new Super AMOLED screen, which has a reading mode that “modifies the screen’s brightness level to help users read content for longer periods of time.” Helping as well is the fact that both models have slimmed down to 5.6mm and weigh in at 0.85 pounds (9.7-inch) and 0.56 pounds (8-inch). That’s a millimeter thinner and about 10 percent lighter than before.
Spec-wise, the new model is a nice leap over last year. The Tab S2 has an 8-core chip running at 1.9Ghz/1.3Ghz, likely the Exynos 5433 used in the Galaxy Note 4 (but not the Galaxy S6’s top-of-the-line Exynos 7420, as rumored). Other specs include 3GB of RAM, 32/64GB memory (expandable via MicroSD) and 5,870 mAh/4,000 mAh batteries. Those are considerably smaller than before, but then again, they won’t have to drive nearly as many pixels on the lower-res AMOLED screens. Meanwhile, the Tab S2 has a built-in fingerprint scanner like last year’s model, and will run Android 5 Lollipop with Samsung’s latest, toned-down version of TouchWiz.
The Galaxy Tab S2 will launch next month, but Samsung hasn’t said how much it’ll cost yet. Last year, however, it ran $400 and $500 for the smaller and larger models, respectively.
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Galaxy A8 to launch in South Korea on July 24th
Following its unveiling in China last week, the Samsung Galaxy A8 looks set to launch in its home country of South Korea on July 24th, in a partnership with local carrier SK Telecom.
The Galaxy A8 will initially be available in the white and gold color option, at a cost of ₩649,000 (approximately $560). For the price, Samsung is offering customers one of the thinnest Android phone’s ever made, with a depth of just 5.9mm.
In case you missed last week’s unveiling, the Galaxy A8 features a 5.7-inch display with a 1080p resolution, an octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage with a microSD slot. There’s also a 16 megapixel rear camera, 5 megapixel front camera, 3050mAh battery, finger print scanner and Android 5.1.1 on board.
The A8 features everything you could ask from a daily driver and nicely bridges the gap between Samsung’s existing mid-range and flagship products. Although it might be a little pricey when compared to Samsung’s Galaxy S6 flagship.
SK Telecom will be accepting pre-orders for the A8 from 10am on July 21st until the 23rd. The black case option will also be made available at a later date. Other than China and South Korea, Samsung has not detailed any other launch regions, but we can probably expect a few more announcements as the weeks roll by.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S2 lineup officially announced
It’s not like we didn’t see this one coming, and as expected, Samsung have unveiled their new tablet lineup with the Galaxy Tab S2 in a 8-inch and 9.7-inch variation.
The design follows on from the Galaxy series that we’re used to seeing from Samsung, with the rounded corners, soft touch menu, and physical home buttons that now includes a fingerprint reader like the Galaxy S6. The devices have a metal frame, but still retain the same plastic rear from the previous models.
Both 8-inch and 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab S2’s feature a 4:3 aspect ratio at 2048 x 1536, with a Exynos 5433 Octa-core SoC, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage with support for microSD, as well as Android 5.0.2. The 9.7-inch tablet will have a 5,870mAh battery, and the 8-inch will have a 4,000mAh battery.
Both the WiFi and 4G LTE variant of the Galaxy Tab S2 will ship next month in black and white, measuring just 5.6mm thick. Pricing is as follows:
Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Wi-Fi: €399 ($432)
Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 LTE: €469 ($508)
Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Wi-Fi: €499 ($540)
Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 LTE: €569 ($616)
The new Galaxy Tab S2 tablets from Samsung see the aspect ratio amended to reflect that of the iPad – drop us a comment below if you prefer this aspect ratio, or you would prefer the previous configuration.Will you be picking up a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 next month?
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Samsung Galaxy S6 free with purchase of a Samsung SUHD TV
Should you be in the market for a new TV and smartphone, Samsung has a deal for you if you live in the United States. When you buy a particular 4K SUHD TV, it will come with a 32GB Galaxy S6 for free or a 32GB Galaxy S6 Edge for $400 rather than the $800 retail price. SUHD is Samsung’s own spin on UHD (4096 by 2160p). In comparison to its other TV panels, this offers better, brighter color reproduction and a version of Tizen OS.
The qualifying TV sets are the:
| TV Set | Price on Amazon |
|---|---|
| JS9500 | $4,497.99 |
| JS9100 | $8,997.99 |
| JS9000 | $3,497.99 |
| JS8500 | $1,497.99 |
| JS850D | Not available |
| JS8600 | $7,997.99 |
The model numbers are also listed here at the offer’s page. Once you have made your purchase, you can make a submission for either Galaxy S6. You’ll need a scanned copy of your receipt and the TV’s serial number to do so, and the deal ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on September 1, 2015.
The terms and conditions state that those who choose the Galaxy S6 will receive the device in about eight to ten weeks at the address listed on the Offer Claim Form. Customers who select the S6 Edge first will be directed to third party Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC in order to submit the necessary $400. Intriguingly, the S6 Edge will only take approximately seven to ten business days to be mailed to the appropriate address. Lastly, customers are limited to just one device, even if they have purchased more than one TV.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S2 is slimmer, smaller and squarer
Samsung has revealed its new 8-inch and 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab S2 models, and it has changed direction considerably over last year. As revealed by a leak yesterday, it shrunk both of last year’s models and killed the widescreen (16 x 9) aspect ratio, instead giving them an iPad-like 4 x 3 format. The company said that’ll help “recreate the viewing experience of browsing through traditional print media,” and make it easier to read e-books and web pages. On the other hand, less of the screen is now available for watching movies, particularly since both Galaxy Tab S2 models have also taken a minor step down in resolution from QuadHD to 2,048 x 1,536.
Obviously, Samsung thinks people use their tablets for reading more often than watching movies. It’s placed extra emphasis on that with the new Super AMOLED screen, which has a reading mode that “modifies the screen’s brightness level to help users read content for longer periods of time.” Helping as well is the fact that both models have slimmed down to 5.6mm and weigh in at 0.85 pounds (9.7-inch) and 0.56 pounds (8-inch). That’s a millimeter thinner and about 10 percent lighter than before.
Spec-wise, new model is a nice leap over last year. The Tab S2 has an 8-core chip running at 1.9Ghz/1.3Ghz, likely the Exynos 5433 used in the Galaxy Note 4 (but not the Galaxy S6’s top-of-the-line Exynos 7420, as rumored). Other specs include 3GB of RAM, 32/64GB memory (expandable via MicroSD) and 5,870 mAh/4,000 mAh batteries. Those cells are considerably smaller than before, but then again, they won’t have to drive nearly as many pixels on the lower-res AMOLED screens. Meanwhile, the Tab S2 has a built-in fingerprint scanner like last year’s model, and will run Android 5 Lollipop with Samsung’s latest, toned-down version of TouchWiz.
The Galaxy Tab S2 will launch next month, but Samsung hasn’t said how much it’ll cost yet. Last year, however, it ran $400 and $500 for the smaller and larger models, respectively.
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Samsung officially announces the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and 9.7
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Yesterday, some press renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and 9.7 leaked early, but it doesn’t seem to matter much as Samsung has today officially announced the devices. Hailing them as the “essential tablet for experiencing digital content“, the Galaxy Tab S2 tablets have adopted an iPad-esque approach this time around – doing away with the original Tab S’s 16:10 ratio display, the Tab S2 adopts the 4:3 resolution ratio that the iPads have made so popular. Notably, both the 8.0 and 9.7 variants are only available in portrait orientation (last year, the 10.5 Tab S was landscape oriented).
As expected, the Tab S2 tablets utilize the same chip as the Galaxy S6, the Exynos 7420, and both have 3GB RAM and 32 and 64GB storage variants. In fact, apart from the battery capacity and physical size and shape of the two variants, the two tablets are pretty much exactly the same (think iPad and iPad Mini). One thing that Samsung is touting on its Tab S2 devices which will likely be a differentiator relative to the iPads are its Super AMOLED displays (2048×1536), widely accepted to be some of the best displays in the mobile device market. No pricing was confirmed for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and 9.7, but Samsung says the devices will be available in August.
What do you think about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and 9.7? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Samsung Tomorrow
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Samsung finally announces the Galaxy Tab S2 with 4:3 aspect ratio and microSD card slot
Rumor after rumor has leaked about Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S successor, and it’s finally been announced. This announcement was much quieter than last year’s, although this tablet isn’t quite as exciting and groundbreaking as the original Tab S.
Appropriately titled the Galaxy Tab S2, this year’s version will come in two screen sizes. You’ll be able to pick between an 8.0-inch and 9.7-inch display, both with screen resolutions of 2048×1536. You might notice those numbers look a little different from last year, and you’d be right; these tablets have adopted a 4:3 aspect ratio, different from the widescreen view on the older generation Tab S. This is similar to the Galaxy Tab A line that Samsung has been selling this year.
Other hardware on the Tab S2 is top notch, which I’m sure everyone expected. The processor is a beefy octa-core Exynos 533 paired with 3 GB of RAM, an 8 megapixel/2.1 megapixel camera combination, and Android 5.0 with Samsung’s latest Touchwiz overlay. This includes an offer for 100 GB of Microsoft OneDrive storage, and support for Samsung’s themes that were introduced with the Galaxy S6. You’ll find 32 or 64 GB internal storage options, plus a microSD card slot with support for up to 128 GB cards. Samsung has also moved to a touch-based fingerprint scanner instead of the clunky swipe-based fingerprint scanner.
Samsung hasn’t announced pricing for these devices, but they’re set to go on sale next year. The original Tab S launched at $399 for the smaller screen and $499 for the larger screen, although this doesn’t account for larger storage options and optional LTE connectivity.
What are your thoughts on the new Galaxy Tab S2? The original 8.4-inch Tab S has been my daily driver for the past several months, and so far I haven’t seen much of a reason to upgrade. The newer fingerprint scanner is a nice touch, although I’m not a fan of the different aspect ratio, especially when it comes to watching videos.
You can find a gallery of images of the Tab S2 below, as well as Samsung’s full press release.
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab S2, the Essential Tablet for Experiencing Digital Content
Latest Galaxy tablet combines advanced personal visual device with unmatched mobility
SEOUL, South Korea – July 20, 2015 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced the global launch of the Galaxy Tab S2, the most immersive Samsung tablet to-date. Samsung’s newest Galaxy tablet continuously delivers a stunning Super AMOLED display perfectly optimized for reading and viewing any type of digital content. The Galaxy Tab S2 is stylishly designed with the thinnest and lightest metal frame of its size on the market and packs powerful performance features to offer enhanced usability, empowering users with new and improved choices in productivity and multitasking.
“The Galaxy Tab S2 is not only our thinnest and lightest tablet of its size ever, it also gives users quick, easy access to a wealth of superior viewing and productivity features,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics. “We believe the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is the most complete personal visual device designed for consumers to carry and use anywhere.”
Newly Optimized Super AMOLED Display for the Best Content Viewing
At just 5.6mm thin and only 389g (9.7 -inch) and 265g (8.0 -inch) weight*, the Galaxy Tab S2 is perfectly designed for reading and consuming content due to its stunning Super AMOLED Display. By recreating the same viewing experience of browsing through traditional print media, the Galaxy Tab S2 also makes it comfortable to read digital content, including e-books, magazines, webpages and newsfeeds. This reading-optimized ratio allows the user to enjoy a seamless reading experience without unnecessary scrolling.
The tablet also presents deeper contrast and more precise detail to provide a best-in-class reading experience with the Super AMOLED display delivering 94% of natural tones to show true-to-life colors (Adobe RGB color standard). Users can now enjoy galleries of vividly detailed photos and effortlessly shop online while viewing the most accurate images on the Galaxy Tab S2.
In addition, the Galaxy Tab S2 continually offers its advanced screen technology to display bright and natural content for a more comfortable visual experience. Adaptive Display intelligently adjusts gamma, saturation, and sharpness based on the application, the color temperature of the viewing environment and ambient lighting. Also, Reading Mode modifies the screen’s brightness level to help users to read content for longer periods of time without straining their eyes.
Packaged within the world thinnest and lightest metal tablet frame of its size, the Galaxy Tab S2 is portable enough to easily carry around all day. Also, the fashionable and stylish design is suitable for any purpose or setting, so user can enjoy the best viewing experience anywhere, anytime.
Ultimate Productivity and Connectivity Features for Users On-The-Go
The Galaxy Tab S2 delivers unmatched mobility to cater to high-efficiency users seeking maximized productivity. The tablet comes fully equipped and preloaded with Microsoft Office Solutions** for ultimate productivity on the road, such as creating and editing documents, while conveniently storing up to 100GB of files on the cloud via OneDrive for two years for free. Also, it’s compatible with the advanced Book Cover Keyboard that delivers the same convenience of a standard PC keyboard with a built-in trackpad for executing tasks on-the-go.***
For enhanced manageability, the Galaxy Tab S2 is built with a touch-enabled Fingerprint Scanner for hassle-free authentication. A built-in advanced security sensor now offers easy access to the personal device with a simple press against the home key. For the most streamlined device management options, the Galaxy Tab S2 features Smart Manager which displays the device’s settings automatically, including battery power levels, storage and RAM availability for users to efficiently manage their devices. It is also pre-installed with anti-malware for an extra layer of protection.
In addition, the Galaxy Tab S2 offers Multitasking, allowing users to view and run two apps simultaneously. Also with Pop-Up Window, users can easily navigate between multiple apps at once. The Galaxy Tab S2 also provides an improved storage structure that makes locating files simpler than ever.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will come in a variety of connectivity, storage and size options: 9.7-inch and 8.0-inch versions with Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi and LTE, available in 32 or 64GB with MicroSD up to 128GB. It will be available in global markets, starting from August, 2015.
Full details and product images are available at www.samsungmobilepress.com.
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