Korea report: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge sales surpass expectations
Industry sources from Korea report that sales of the curved Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge flagship are much higher than anticipated, with supply now unlikely to be able to keep up with demand. Currently, the S6 Edge accounts for approximately 50 percent of all Galaxy S6 model shipments worldwide, according to industry insiders, which far surpasses market estimates of 20 to 30 percent of Galaxy S6 sales.
In Korea, combined S6 and S6 Edge pre-orders reached 300,000 units, exceeding early expectations and putting the range on track to be the most popular Galaxy handset. A trend which has also been noted by US carrier T-Mobile. However, Samsung admits that it has failed to make accurate predictions about S6 Edge sales volumes, which may result in some retailers left without stock in the near future.
Samsung Mobile CEO JK Shin has previous stated that Galaxy S6 Edge production will be limited for some time, suggesting that Edge sales may slow once existing stock is used up. Although Shin hasn’t confirmed the source of the issue or how long the company expects it to last, sources say that the supply shortage could last for at least a month.
Sources say that the supply shortage could last for at least a month
While Samsung is already rumored to be ramping up production in response to strong early sales figures, the expense and difficulty involved in producing the curved AMOLED display in the Edge is likely to prevent Samsung from meeting all of the demand.
Reportedly, Samsung’s China-based supplier of curved glass is operating with a 50% yield rate and is limited to just 6.5 million units of production this quarter. To reach an increasing sales target, the company may have to look for an additional display supplier.
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Despite the huge price tag, the unique look, strong internal hardware and new features such as Samsung Pay appear to be driving demand for the Galaxy S6 Edge. A strong performance from this year’s flagship is exactly what Samsung needs if it wants to begin regaining some of its lost market share and improving its stalling profit levels.
While it obviously sounds better to be selling out than having stock left on the shelves, Samsung will need to address the supply situation promptly to avoid losing sales to other high-end Android flagships.
Yet another report of Samsung being surprised at Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge popularity
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By now, you will have heard that Samsung‘s flagship devices, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, are quite amazing devices. Accordingly, they are extremely popular pretty much everywhere that they have gone on sale, so it should come as no surprise that both devices are killing it in Samsung’s native South Korea. Yonhap News is reporting that sales for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge have been “much higher than expected” and that sales have reached an “all-time high” compared to previous Galaxy S devices, and that’s high praise indeed seeing as the Galaxy S4 sold like hotcakes too.
What’s most interesting is that up to 50% of the sales in Korea have been for the S6 Edge, the more expensive of the two flagship. Even an anonymous Samsung official has admitted that their company had “failed to make a precise prediction of demand”, which isn’t exactly a bad problem to have, but customers wanting the S6 Edge might have to wait a little longer for theirs as Samsung catches up on supply. You can bet that Samsung will come out with some pretty impressive statistics in the next few days to highlight exactly how good sales have been.
What do you think about the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge’s popularity? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Yonhap News via Phone Arena
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Loyal Verizon customers can upgrade to the Galaxy S6, S6 Edge early
If you’ve been a Verizon customer for any amount of time, you’ve might have already been received a perk or two as a reward for your loyalty. Now it seems that loyal customers are being offered a special early upgrade to the Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge.
To take advantage of this special early upgrade, all you have to do is visit Verizon’s online shop or head on down to one of its bricks-and-mortar outlets to trade in your current phone. Once rid of your old phone, you will be handed a brand new Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge, depending on your preference. The message does state that the offer is available for a limited time, but no end date is mentioned. The offer is only available on Verizon’s ‘Early Edge’ plan. To be eligible for the early upgrade you must be at least one year into a two-year plan. Something else to keep in mind is that although there are no upfront payments for the handset itself, you will be billed an activation fee.
Source: SamMobile
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Verizon Gives EDGE To Loyal Customers To Get The Galaxy S6
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For those of you who are on Verizon, and on the last stages of an EDGE payment plan, you may have already received an email regarding this story. If you haven’t seen it, you might want to check that inbox a few times more than usual.
Verizon is rewarding “loyal” customers, to have the opportunity to upgrade to a Samsung Galaxy S6 or a Galaxy S6 Edge. For a limited time only.
The definition of loyalty, in this case, is that you must be at least one year into the EDGE contract, and you should’ve received the email or text message from Verizon. This is known as an early edge upgrade. While you can upgrade, you will have to trade in your current smartphone to get the upgrade. You will also have to pay activation fees, however if you are in good standing with the carrier, then you can put that on the bill.
An EDGE contract has the following: you pay full price for the device over a two-year period, but after 75 percent of the device is paid you can upgrade again. The monthly cost is about 30 dollars more than the normally subsidized contract. Once you pay the phone off, the price drops back to normal. However, EDGE plans enable more frequent upgrades. So if you’ve got that magical email, and you want to upgrade your smartphone, head over to a Verizon store near you.
Source: SamMobile
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Samsung’s new ad showcases the wireless charging potential of the Galaxy S6
Samsung has just posted a 30 second spot for the Galaxy S6 featuring renowned UK based artist Rita Ora. This ad focuses on the wireless charging potential of the smartphone wherein the artist sets her phone down on the Samsung wireless charging pad.
This is a rather short video unlike what we’ve seen from Samsung in the past, but good enough to showcase the wireless charger’s potential. Samsung posts a disclaimer at the bottom of the video that the average charge time from 0 to 100% on a wireless charger is 180 minutes or 3 hours. So it’s not as convenient as using the fast charging technology which can be accessed from the AC adapter supplied by Samsung.
The company has offered wireless charging pads for free to customers who pre-ordered the device in the U.S., so quite a bunch of users already have their hands on the accessory. Do you like the convenience that the wireless charger brings?
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Source: YouTube
Via: Phone Arena
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[Video] Take a look at a video representation of the history of Samsung’s Galaxy S line
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S6 is most certainly a culmination of everything the company has learned through its previous iterations of the device. Anybody remember the very first Galaxy S phone? I certainly do, and with how great the S6 is it’s crazy to think how far Samsung, and Android for that matter, has really come. SamsungTomorrow’s YouTube account helps you out with that as they just released a video showcasing the history of their Galaxy S line. From the Galaxy S all the way to the brand new Galaxy S6. Check out the video after the break and let us know what you think!
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If you’re a current or previous Galaxy S user, which one was/is your first? Obviously TouchWiz has always had its critics (including me), but there’s no denying some of the great features the device line does offer. What are some of your favorite things about the Galaxy S line?
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Samsung Galaxy S6 gets the Tesla S treatment
A year ago when the Samsung Galaxy S 5 was released, we were witness to one of the most unusual durability tests imagined when the device was subjected to being run over by a Tesla Model S. The producer of that video is back again a year later, this time with a brand new Samsung Galaxy S6 ready to undergo the same torture test.
The initial test is performed with the display face up and unsurprisingly, the new glass back that Samsung has incorporated into their design takes a beating and would need to be replaced. The Galaxy S6 is then subjected to several passes of the Tesla S to see just how much of a beating it can take. After all this, the device is still functional, albeit it is no longer the smooth, sleek smartphone it started out as. Nevertheless, the fact that it still works is a pretty good testimonial to the durability that Samsung achieved with the device.
Check out the video below, but we would not recommend that you try to recreate this with your own vehicle.
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Check out the 24K gold Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge!
Vietnamese gold-plating and customising company, Karalux, has today announced that both the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are the latest smartphones to join its rapidly-growing collection of 24K gold dipped devices.
There isn’t much gold visible on the S6 as it sports a Gorilla Glass 4 display and backplate, so Karalux could only coat the bezel surrounding the device and the metal rim around the heart rate sensor and camera module. The rest remains untouched.
Hit the break below to see a selection of hands-on pictures.
As for pricing, a gold-plated Galaxy S6 will set you back $400 on top of the regular price, which starts at $685 for the 32GB model.
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The TWRP custom recovery is now available for the Galaxy S6
Samsung only released the kernel source code for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones a short while ago, but there’s already some good news for would-be hackers and tinkerers. The Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) team has just announced the availability of its custom recovery for the Galaxy S6.
Currently, the build has only been tested on the T-Mobile variant of the Galaxy S6, but it’s believed that the customer recovery may also be compatible with other versions so long as the bootloader isn’t locked like it is on the Verizon and AT&T handsets. Naturally, as with all hacking and modding activities, you should follow the instructions to the letter. It’s advisable to get a copy of the stock recovery before flashing the TWRP recovery to your phone and your handset will also need to be rooted before-hand.
Seeing as no one wants a bricked smartphone, you should proceed with caution when tinkering with your handset. If you aren’t sure what a custom recovery is, stop what you are doing and read the instructions again, making sure you understand them fully and ensuring your handset is compatible. Once the TWRP recovery is installed, the path is clear to install custom ROMs, mods and hacks as and when they become available.
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Via: AndroidPolice
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Samsung publishes kernel source code for Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge
So, you’ve just got your hands on a Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge smartphone and you’re already wondering how you can remove some of the bloatware or maybe even install firmware developed by a third-party such as Cyanogen. Thanks to Samsung publishing the kernel source code for both handsets, this possibility is now a step closer.
The source code for the following models can be found at Samsung’s Open Resource Release Center:
- SM-G920F
- SM-G920K
- SM-G920L
- SM-G920S
- SM-G920t_NA
- SM-G925T_NA
- SM-G925F
- SM-G925K
- SM-G925L
- SM-G925S
Just because the source code has been released doesn’t mean that there will be a wide choice of custom ROMs or mods available right from the word go. The use of the Exynos processor in the Galaxy S6 handsets also means that AOSP development will be a little slower than you might find with handsets using Qualcomm’s offerings. Remember to be patient with the developers, the custom goodies will arrive soon enough.
Source: Samsung Open Resource Center
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