Samsung shows off the Galaxy S6 Edge features in 60 seconds

The Galaxy S6 Edge may have been available for purchase for a couple of months now, but that doesn’t mean that Samsung’s big-budget marketing department is going to let up in boasting about its features. Today we have a video called “S6 in :60″ showing off the handset’s main specifications, and yes, its sixty seconds long.

You can hit the link below to watch the promo video. You can also see the Galaxy S6 Edge surviving a trial-by-water here and even getting thrown onto the floor here if Samsung’s video is a little tame for your liking.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Source: Samsung Mobile USA

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Samsung reveals plans for new mirror and transparent OLED displays

Samsung has unveiled its new mirror and transparent OLED displays in Hong Kong, and from the sound of it, the company has big plans for both of them. While the event has only showcased the screens as ad billboards and as a virtual necklace stand, Samsung believes they have bigger uses in the future once they’re integrated with Intel’s RealSense technology. It plans to develop the mirror display, for instance, as a “virtual fitting room,” made possible by the Intel technology’s 3D cameras and an “automated library of stored perceptions.” Customers can use the high-tech mirror to see what jewelries, clothes or shoes look like on them before actually trying them on to make sure they fit.

On the other hand, Samsung plans to use its transparent OLEDs for interactive ads that will take advantage of RealSense’s voice and gesture control capabilities. The company claims its mirror OLED is sharper, clearer, has higher contrast and faster response times compared to mirror LCDs already available today. Its transparent OLED is apparently more colorful and clearer than similar technologies, as well. It’ll likely take Samsung some time to make these plans a reality, but we doubt the company’s slacking off either. After all, it has to compete with a lot of other companies also developing virtual fitting rooms and interactive ad displays of their own.

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Samsung could soon debut Galaxy Tab E series, report suggests

Samsung may be on the verge of introducing yet another series of tablets, according to the latest gossip.

A report from SamMobile indicates the Galaxy E line could be launched wit a 9.7-inch model bearing a model number of SM-T560. Allegedly, the screen will offer a resolution of 1280 x 768, which suggests a lower price point might be in order. Then again, an update to the article indicates a 1280 x 800 display could be in order.

Other specifications attached to the rumored device include a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and a 5-megapixel rear camera. It is unclear what the other hardware details could be however Android 5.0 with a custom UI are expected.

We’ll be interested to see where this model or line is offered. Will it come to the United States and how will Samsung market the unit? Plenty of questions, indeed. Look for more details to spring up in the coming weeks.

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Samsung’s NX500 camera delivers 4K video in a small package

Samsung’s NX500, introduced earlier this year, is basically a smaller version of its NX1 flagship mirrorless camera. The main difference between them is their look, although the top model does feature better continuous shooting and shutter speeds. Inside, the NX500 packs the same APS-C, 28-megapixel sensor as its bigger sibling, along with a DRIMe Vs image processor, an ISO range of up to 51,200, NFC, WiFi and a 3-inch, tilting Super AMOLED screen. It can also shoot 4K video at 24 (4,096 x 2,160) and 30 fps (3,840 x 2,160), making it a decent future-proof option for anyone who wants to record higher resolutions than 720 or 1080p.

Thanks to its compact body, it’s super light too, weighing in at only a little more than half a pound — I only wish it wasn’t mostly made out of plastic, because it does have a slightly cheap feel to it. Not a dealbreaker, perhaps, but definitely worth noting. On paper, the NX500 easily stands out from the growing list of mirrorless shooters. For the most part, though, the same can’t be said about its real-world performance. The pictures and video it produces are good, but not great — especially when compared to a direct rival like Panasonic’s Lumix G7.

During my time with the camera, which was paired with a 16-50mm PZ lens, I found that it struggled a bit in low-light situations and when shooting moving subjects. That was a surprise given its top-of-the-line spec sheet. You can certainly get the shot you’re looking for, but your patience will be tested. Still, the NX500 does perform well outside of those scenarios, like during the day or in well-lit places, and that may be more than enough for some people. Meanwhile, 4K movies came out looking colorful and sharp; it’s also nice to have the option to shoot at either 24 or 30 fps, depending on what suits your needs. That said, I wouldn’t recommend using the continuous autofocus setting in video mode, as it had trouble keeping up with subjects from time to time.

Simply put, the NX500 comes with a lot of solid attributes, including its small size, high-res pictures, 4K video and a menu system that’s a pleasure to use. Just don’t expect to be blown away by most of it. For $800, kit lens included, you may be better off spending the extra cash on Samsung’s NX1, a camera that performed well when we tested it a few months ago. There’s no doubt that the NX500 is a wonderful little camera, but I’m more excited about the potential for its second-generation model. In the meantime, here’s hoping its minor quirks can be fixed via software update.

To view full-resolution sample images shot with the Samsung NX500, click here.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab E gets spotted in Taiwan Mobile’s sales catalogue

While the 8-inch version of the much anticipated Galaxy Tab S2 passed through the FCC yesterday, it seems that Samsung has been busy with another range of tablets under the Galaxy Tab E moniker. This is according to a sales catalogue produced by the carrier, Taiwan mobile.

As you can see in the image above, the Galaxy Tab E WiFi is proudly displayed on the page with model number, SM-T560. We have its headline specifications are laid out below.

• 9.6-Inch LCD with 1280 x 768 resolution
• Quad-core processor @ 1.3GHz
• 5MP Rear camera

According to the listing, the Galaxy Tab E has a price tag of $690, although one has to wonder if this is the fabled Recommended Retail Price (RRP) that we so often see with new devices before they are sold at a more realistic price. Time will tell. It’s also unknown whether the Galaxy Tab E will be released outside of Asia in the coming months.

What do you think? Is the Galaxy Tab E something you would be interested in?

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Via: PhoneArena

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Verizon starts pushing out an OTA to fix a major bug on the Galaxy S6 Edge

Verizon has begun rolling out a firmware update for all its carrier-branded models of the Galaxy S6 Edge located in the United States. The upgrade doesn’t bring much in terms of added functionality. Well, in fact, it doesn’t bring anything at all. It merely transports a fix for the extremely irritating auto-rotation bug that many early adopters have been experiencing for a while now.

Just in case you’ve missed any of the kerfuffle surrounding the major bug imbedded in the operating system, here’s a rundown. It started as an occasional glitch early users discovered where the auto-rotation feature curiously stopped working following some usage of the handset. This developed into a full-scale error and even rebooting the device wouldn’t solve the issue.

To see if the update is ready for your device, follow the four simple steps below:

1. Open the Settings app
2. Scroll to the bottom and tap on “About Device”
3. Hit “System Updates”
4. Tap on “Check for update”

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