New image may be first look at the Samsung Galaxy S 6 design
A new image that leaked out via Twitter purports to show the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S 6. Samsung’s next flagship could be revealed in about a month at MWC 2015. When it is finally revealed one thing everyone will be looking at will be changes in the design of the device. This latest leaked image gives us an early chance to do that. In looking at the image, one may see the edges have a curved quality to them similar to the iPhone 6.
Other small details include changes to the home button which is a little bit taller sitting relative to the front and is a little more circular that the current home button. It appears the headphone jack and microUSB ports are now located at the bottom of the device. Meanwhile, the proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, and front-facing camera have been shifted to the left of the earpiece instead of to the right. The image also appears to suggest the volume buttons are now separate buttons instead of being a single rocker button.
As we move closer to the launch date, we will see how many of these changes make it to the final consumer version.
source: @Cinquetacche
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Samsung dual edge display design patent surfaces, along with a mysterious pop-up panel
It’s becoming less of a possibility and more of a reality that Samsung has plans to bring the world a dual-edge offering.
For the past few weeks, everyone has been fixated on Samsung’s new noteworthy nuance: the Edge Display. More specifically, the tech community has been hyped up about the rumors that Samsung will release an edge variant of its Galaxy S6, which is rumored to be called the Galaxy S Edge. Unlike the Note Edge, which released last year however, this precious product is said to ship with *two* curved sides. While LG has already gone on record and shown the world what it can do, Samsung remained silent. Until now.
Patently Mobile has obtained a series of design patents Samsung filed with the USPTO. Before you take a look, please note that Patently Mobile has asked that sites reporting on this story use just one of their acquired patent leaks and thus to respect their wishes, we can only offer you a single one. Of course you can see the whole set at their website.
What’s weirder? The dual edged display that folds onto the back, or the strange yellow pop-up part inside the recessed top?
Other than the much rumored couple of curves, the device sports an even stranger oddity: a mystery pop-up panel whose function is all but a mystery. We can only begin this is speculate what this panel could be, although in looking at the design blueprint itself, it’s unlikely to be a screen given that the glass elements are covered with diagonal lines.
It’s possible this could actually be where the device’s battery goes, although the patent doesn’t indicate there is any kind of panel that would cover the top portion. Still, given the fact that the panel looks to take up the entire width of the inside (though we don’t know how long it actually is), the battery would make a likely candidate. Alternatively, this could be a camera module, however there doesn’t seem to be any lines on the panel that would denote such. It may even be some kind of mirror or who knows what else. Unfortunately, as Patently Mobile reminds, design patents show only the shape and form, but say nothing of the parts and components inside.
Other than the much rumored couple of curves, the device sports an even stranger oddity: a mystery pop-up panel whose function is all but a mystery
Of equal curiosity is the fact that the design clearly shows that the edge display extends to the back of the phone, something that is quite intuitive when you think about it. The Galaxy Note Edge may have had a curved side, but if the device was face down, it wouldn’t be accessible. By extending the wrap-around to the back, Samsung is ensuring that the panels purported purpose (checking notifications) will be retained regardless of how the device is placed down on a surface, or for that matter, regardless of which way it’s pulled out of one’s pocket.
Finally, the patent design for the front of the device is devoid of any kind of home button, something that is a staple for Samsung products. Could this indicate the company is finally going to forgo it in favor of on-screen buttons like so many of its rivals have? If so, will this be a new design cue that is followed for all products in 2015 and onward, or could it be just for this one particular device?
LG clearly has one already, but do these patents offer any indication as to how far along Samsung’s provocative panel might be?
Suffice to say that this is most certainly confirmation that Samsung is working on a double Edged device, but it says very little in terms of substantiating the rumored Galaxy S Edge. Patents are often sought out significantly earlier than they are used (if they are used period), and thus it’s possible this won’t make it to a product until later in this year. Or next year. Or never. The question must be raised as to why this patent is only just now being approved and yet the “ring” smartwatch filing was leaked over two months ago. Could Samsung have been building this product while the patent was pending, or could it genuinely be for a far-into-the future feature? We won’t know anything for sure until Mobile World Congress hits in just over a month.
What are your thoughts on this wonderfully wacky patent picture? Or on the pop-up panel?
Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA hitting Samsung Galaxy S5 in Australia now
One of our lucky readers in Australia woke up this morning to a little surprise from Samsung, Android 5.0 Lollipop has landed on his Galaxy S5.
We’ve seen the latest version of Android roll out to the same device in other markets around the globe. Starting in Poland it moved across Europe, but it is now time for the land down under to have their turn. Please keep in mind that we can’t be sure if this is a full roll out for all Galaxy S5 users in Australia, but where there is one, there is sure to be more.
If you have not been reading along the included upgrades to the Samsung Galaxy S5 with Android 5.0 Lollipop, you have a few improvements and changes to look forward to. Aside from the new version of Android, with all of its Material Design visuals, and a handful of new Android Lollipop features, look for a change in your lock screen, borrowed from the Note 4.
In addition, Samsung has updated the driver for the fingerprint sensor in your S5, the result, as confirmed by our reader, is drastically improved performance when scanning your fingerprint.
Any other Australians out there seeing Android 5.0 Lollipop for their Samsung Galaxy S5 this morning?
Thanks to Marcus for the tip.
Samsung Gear VR is to blame for the Galaxy Note 4 not having Android 5.0 Lollipop
Owners of the Galaxy Note 4 are probably wondering where the Android 5.0 Lollipop update is. The device is the newest to be released by Samsung and the software launched right around the same time as the Galaxy Note 4. Apparently, Oculus is to blame. The company behind Samsung’s Gear VR is busy adjusting the kernel specifically for the headset.
Source: @Faryaab
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 front, rear, and specs leak
The Galaxy Xcover series will be making a return after an absence of more than two years. In January 2013, Samsung launched the Galaxy Xcover 2 and now images and specifications of its successor have leaked. The Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) featured a durable design targeted at the most rugged users. Like the Active variants of other Samsung devices, the Galaxy Xcover 3 has three physical buttons for Recents, Home, and Back.
Hit the break for an image of the rear and specifications.
The rear of the handset (and the design as a whole) is uninspiring but remember that this is not a flagship device. This is solely for rugged users. The Galaxy Xcover 3 is setup with the flash, camera, and speaker packed close together.
Consumers looking for a durable handset with premium or decent specifications will have to look at the Active variants because the Galaxy Xcover 3 is on the low-end. The 4.8-inch display has 800×840 resolution and the quad-core processor inside comes from Marvell. The rear camera is 4.8MP and the front one is 1.8MP. The software running here is Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
Source: GSMArena
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Galaxy Tab S Pro inadvertently revealed by Samsung
Yesterday, Samsung introduced Milk Music support for Galaxy Note tablets and the trio of Galaxy Tab 4 devices. The company has now published a list which reveals all the devices that support Milk Music.
This usually won’t interest us much, but the mention of a mystery Galaxy Tab S Pro has grabbed our attention. There’s no word on whether this is an error or if Samsung is actually planning to launch a tablet under this name in the future. But considering that Samsung is expected to launch a handful of tablets this year, it’s very likely that this is a large sized Galaxy Tab S variant.
The ‘Pro’ tag usually suggests a large sized device with beefed up hardware, so it’s safe to assume that this is a 12.2 inch variant of the Galaxy Tab S. As we’re only seeing the name mentioned here, there’s no word on the hardware as of yet, but we expect that to change over the coming weeks.
What do you think of a large sized AMOLED tablet from Samsung? Would you be interested?
Via: Sam Mobile
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Case schematics offer more Galaxy S 6 details
Earlier in the week an Amazon listing for a Galaxy S 6 case revealed that the heart rate sensor and LED flash will move to the right side (from below) of the rear camera lens. Today a leaked case schematic gives us even more clues such as dimensions and ports.
The Galaxy S 6 is expected to come in at 143.52mm x 70.70mm x 7.19mm, which makes it a little taller, but a little less wider than the Galaxy S 5. Probably more importantly is the thickness, which will be almost a full 1 mm (7.19 vs 8.1 mm).
The bottom part of the case also reveals some interesting things. There are three holes cut out, which could be for the new covers we reported on previously. One of the ports could be for a speaker.
The Galaxy S 6 could be the Galaxy S phone everyone has been dreaming of. With included metal and rumors of a toned down TouchWiz experience, Samsung’s struggles might not last all that long.
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Don’t take those Spigen Galaxy S6 cases too seriously
Here we go again. Spigen, the well-known case manufacturer, is trying to squeeze out some early SEO juice by putting up cases for a highly anticipated device that is still weeks away. It happened with the One (M8), Nexus 5, and a few other devices, and it’s now happening with the Galaxy S6.
The images below are from Spigen’s Amazon listing and allegedly show Samsung’s eagerly awaited new entry in the Galaxy S series.
This clear case in particular appears to be giving us a good look at the Galaxy S6, which, if the render is correct, looks a lot like the Galaxy S5, save for the different placement of the flash and sensor module.
Is this it? After Samsung promised us new materials and innovative designs, will it deliver a Galaxy S5 look alike? Probably not.
Last year, Spigen put up its Galaxy S5 cases before the device was announced, and while their render of the device was close to the real thing, it wasn’t accurate. In Spigen’s Galaxy S5 rendition, the device had a two-tone flash, but no heart rate scanner, and – rather amusingly – no home button.
Spigen and other case makers may know in advance the size of upcoming devices and the placement of design elements like the camera, buttons, and ports. It’s widely assumed that Samsung itself gives out these dimensions, so accessory makers can launch their products in time for the phone release.
But that’s it – Samsung has no reason to share more details than it needs to, especially to a partner like Spigen that is prone to leaking them out.
At this point, it looks safe to assume that Samsung has relocated the flash/HRM module to the side of the camera. That’s the same layout that can be seen in another set of cases that hit the web, this time coming from a Chinese wholesale case seller on Alibaba.
But everything else is up in the air – the dimpled texture on the back, the materials, the colors, other design elements, those are elements that Spigen’s designers likely just made up based on the Galaxy S5.
For the real deal, whatever it ends up looking like, we’ll have to wait, probably until MWC. There’s still no official confirmation that the Galaxy S6 is coming at the Barcelona show, but all signs point to it. For more on the Galaxy S6, check out our rumor roundup.
Samsung’s Milk Music service now accessible through the Galaxy Tab 4 and Note tablets
Samsung announced the Milk Music streaming service last year to take on the likes of Beats Music, Pandora and Spotify. Its compatibility however was limited to a handful of Samsung devices, mostly limited to smartphones. Today, the Korean manufacturer has introduced support for Milk Music on Galaxy Note tablets as well as the lineup of Galaxy Tab 4 devices.
Samsung is yet to specify which Note tablets will be compatible, but the list shouldn’t be large considering that there are only a handful of Note tablets that have launched over a one year period. Milk Music is available only on Samsung devices and offers users an ad-free music listening experience. Customers will have to shell out $3.99 per month for this privilege, although it was initially made available for free.
So if you own a Galaxy Tab 4 or any of the recently launched Galaxy Note devices, make sure you check the Play Store for compatibility.
Via: Sam Mobile
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