Sprint begins pre-registration for Samsung Galaxy S5
Sprint was the first carrier to hit our inbox with a press announcement detailing the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S5. While they stopped short of an exact date or even price, Sprint does confirm the April time frame. Effective immediately, consumers are invited to sign up for more information on the Galaxy S5.To get people interested, Sprint automatically enters users in a drawing to receive a Galaxy S5 or $100 Visa gift card.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 gallery
Pretty much every angle imaginable, in a variety of colors. Here’s a gallery of nearly 100 photos of the brand new Samsung Galaxy S5!
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Samsung’s Galaxy Core LTE could also be the S 4 Mini… lite? (hands-on)
When you have the inventory that Samsung does, you don’t need to make a fuss when you launch a mid-range Android phone. But the Korean firm did recently release one — the Galaxy Core LTE — and it’s certainly worth a moment of your time if you’re in that market. Design-wise you know the drill: take one of Samsung’s flagships and nip a bit here, maybe a tuck there. Aesthetically it’s derivative, sure, but comfortable — like some well worn-in shoes. On a positive note, the back panel is textured, and feels like something between rubber and a soft touch finish. This at least stops it feeling too much like one of Samsung’s many “sausage machine” handsets.
As for specifications, it’s fairly typical of the current mid-tier breed. That means a 4.5-inch qHD display, a 1.2 GHz dual-core chip (based on Arm’s A9, but no mention of specifics), a 5-megapixel/VGA camera combo, 8GB of storage (plus a microSD slot) and a 2,100 mAh battery. We only got to spend a short while with it, but if we’re honest, we were actually impressed by how quick and fluid menu navigation was, or how responsive Google maps rendering was. This, of course, should be no real test of a modern phone, but it still gave us a little “not bad” reflective moment. At the moment we only know it’s coming to Europe and Asia, with no mention on price. But if we’re betting on anything, it’s that it’ll have a new cousin to look up to too — in just a few short hours.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung
[LEAK] Ok, maybe one more leak: the Samsung Galaxy S5 gets shown in astounding Clarity
Ok, I know I said that my last article would be the last leak, but this leak of the Samsung Galaxy S5 had such clear pictures that I couldn’t resist. The Galaxy S5 has again been leaked, but this time in astoundingly clear photos, showing both its front and back faces. We know there is rumoured to be a fingerprint scanner somewhere on the front face of the device, though it’s not obvious from this shot where it could be. It’s also noteworthy to mention the camera icon on the lockscreen of the S5, showing Samsung‘s new-found predisposition to make TouchWiz functions and appearances closer to stock Android.
As for the leaked photo of the back of the Samsung Galaxy S5, we see it placed next to the Galaxy S4 and the size difference between it and the incoming model is obvious. The back of the Galaxy S5 appears to have a grooved plastic cover, not unlike that of the 2012 Nexus 7, which should address some people’s concerns with the device being too slippery. Interestingly, the back of this device looks decidedly different to the one seen in a leak earlier today, which despite being slightly blurry, appears to show a Galaxy S5 with more of a matte finish cover (see that photo here). We might actually be seeing the two rumoured variants of the Galaxy S5 in action, though which is which is up for argument; we won’t have long to wait though as the Unpacked 5 event at MWC 2014 is due to start in a few hours.
What do you think of the grooved back cover on this Samsung Galaxy S5? Would you like this kind of back, or more of a matte finish? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Source: Androidjs.org
[LEAK] One last leak before the Samsung Galaxy S5 is officially Announced
Earlier today we saw what is likely going to be the Samsung Galaxy S5 photobombing behind its newly announced companion smartwatch, the Samsung Gear 2 Neo, and just hours before its expected to be officially announced, we get yet another leak of the flagship device, albeit in a much blurrier photo.
Given to Phone Arena by an anonymous tipster, it appears to show the back of a very blurry Samsung device, though we’re able to tell that it is most likely the Galaxy S5 from the camera shape which matches the leak from earlier today and the unusual look of the LED flash. That weird spot was suspected to be a fingerprint scanner though rumours unanimously suggest that any fingerprint scanner will actually be on the front of the device, probably embedded in the home button. Whatever it is, we only have a little while longer to wait until all is unveiled at the Unpacked 5 event at MWC 2014, where the flagship is expected to be unveiled along with the new Galaxy Tab 4 tablets.
What do you think is on the back of the Samsung Galaxy S5? And are you planning to get one based on what we know of it? Let us know in the comments below.
Source: Phone Arena
The Galaxy S5 Box Photographed Showing its Faux-Wood Finish
The Galaxy S5 will be unveiled tomorrow, but today, it have already spotted it on an Instagram video, and then we have the box it will come in posing for pictures. This comes from SamsungGalaxyS5Abonnement.com, and they got their hands on a few pictures of the Galaxy S5 box showing us that faux-wood finish. Samsung has apparently decided to use this box design again, because both the Galaxy S4 and Note 3 came in similar looking boxes. No need to change the style I guess.
The Galaxy S5 will be unveiled tomorrow during Samsung’s Unpacked 5 event at MWC, so keep your eyes peeled for more images of the phone.
Source: SamsungGalaxyS5Abonnement.com
Via: Phone Arena
Tune in live for Samsung’s ‘Unpacked 5’ event tomorrow at 2PM EST!
Here on the ground in Barcelona, Samsung’s got a big banner just outside Mobile World Congress’ main hall inviting us to “Meet the next Galaxy.” And we’re pretty sure that’s confirmation of the rumored Galaxy S5, what with its supposed 2K display, fingerprint scanner and ability to float in mid-air while toasting bread. Alright, so maybe that last bit’s just part of our spec wishlist. Whatever it is Samsung unpacks for us to see, you can also expect there’ll be a new Gear smartwatch on hand and maybe even an ultra-lux Galaxy F (for ‘fancy’) to go with it. It’s all going down right here at 2PM EST / 8PM CET tomorrow, so tune in for all the news live as it happens.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wearables, Wireless, Mobile, Samsung
Samsung jumps the gun, officially announces Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo prior to MWC 2014
Looks like Samsung couldn’t wait till its Unpacked 5 event at MWC 2014 to announce its new smartwatch line. Samsung has come out and announced its successor to the original Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch with these, the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. Notice anything strange? Yes, that’s right, the ‘Galaxy’ tag has been dropped, just as @evleaks said earlier today, and sure enough, since the ‘Galaxy’ tag denotes an Android-based product, Samsung has said that both these watches with have a Tizen-based OS.
Both devices will have 1.63-inch Super AMOLED screens, 1.0GHz processors, 512MB RAM, 4GB storage, heart rate sensors, pedometer, music player, supports Bluetooth, and a 300mAh battery which is said to be good for 2-3 days, hopefully with use. Samsung has also kept a 2MP camera on the Gear 2, though the Gear 2 Neo does not have this feature; the camera on the Gear 2 has also been moved to the watch itself instead of sitting on the wristband, which now makes it even sneakier. Both watches will also have an infra-red blaster which will allow you to control televisions via WatchON.
Keeping most of the colours available to the original Gear, the Gear 2 will be available in Charcoal Black, Gold Brown and Wild Orange, whereas the Gear 2 Neo will be available in Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey and Wild Orange. Overall, the appearance of the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo is different enough to their predecessor to warrant a fresh start, and there’s no telling what the new Tizen-based OS will be capable of, though it seems like Samsung hasn’t quite listened to some past criticisms considering they have still elected to include a Super AMOLED screen that will make mince meat of the battery. Still, they haven’t mentioned anything about Samsung-exclusive compatibility, and the inclusion of health based features should make these smartwatches a nice change of pace when they become available globally in April.
What do you think about the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo: are you interested in getting one now that you’ve heard what it officially has? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Source: DroidLife
Samsung Gear 2 smartwatches coming in April with Tizen OS and better battery life
Even in an industry known for evolving at an impossibly quick pace, it’s rare for a product to be replaced in just five months. If you’ve read our review of Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch, however, it probably makes sense why the manufacturer would want to antiquate it as soon as possible — while an interesting concept, the wearable was clearly half-baked. This morning, Samsung is starting off Mobile World Congress by announcing the Gear 2 (shown above, right) and the camera-less Gear 2 Neo (above, left), both of which (the company hopes) will address most of its predecessor’s pain points when it arrives in stores worldwide this April.
The absence of Galaxy branding is no typo, by the way; the new Gear will run on the Tizen operating system, a platform which Samsung has been investing large amounts of money and resources into. It’s not the company’s first device running that OS — that honor goes to the NX300M camera — but regardless, it’s hard to know exactly how different the user experience will be on a Tizen-powered smartwatch instead of an Android-based one. According to Samsung, we can expect a battery life of 2-3 days (two to three times better than the first Gear’s one-day life), an “enriched application ecosystem” and some sweeping changes to the external design. Check out the gallery below and join us after the break for more details.
Let’s first talk about the design. The first thing we noticed was that the camera is now built into the front of the watch alongside the IR blaster, which is much better than the original Gear’s distracting wart on the wristband. The mic, formerly on the clasp of the strap, has now been moved up to the body of the device itself; this means that Samsung will now let you swap the wristband with either Samsung-specific models or third-party versions. Samsung didn’t elaborate on if this will be compatible with all 22mm straps (similar to Pebble) or if it’s a different spec, but this is nevertheless a splendid improvement over the first Gear. It also features a home button just below the display instead of on the side, like the previous version.
With the new pair of Gears, you’ll also get the same 1.63-inch touchscreen, a 1GHz dual-core processor (a bump up from 800MHz), 4GB internal storage, 512MB of RAM, infrared, S Voice, a heart rate sensor, IP67 certification for resistance to water and dust, a 2MP AF camera with 720p video capture (on the higher model, not the Neo) and a 300mAh battery. This means that the battery is technically smaller on the new Gear, but Samsung claims a life of 2-3 days; this is a drastic boost in performance over the original watch, even if the time between charges is still too frequent for many watch users. Lastly, both models will be compatible with “more than dozens” of Galaxy smartphones when it launches.
There are only a few slight differences between the Gear 2 and its Neo sibling: the Neo doesn’t have a camera, the Neo offers one different color than the Gear 2 and it’s a tad lighter (the Gear 2 is 68g, whereas the Neo is 55g; both are lighter than the original). Neither model has a price tag to go along with the announcement yet, but we like to see multiple options available at different price points. The top model will come in Charcoal Black, Gold Brown and Wild Orange, while the Neo replaces the Brown for a Mocha Grey hue. We hope to get hands-on time with the watches soon.
Samsung announces Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo ahead of MWC
Samsung on Saturday announced its next-gen smartwatch, the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. Dropping the “Galaxy” moniker this time around, the pair of watches run Samsung’s own Tizen OS and not Android.
Expected to arrive in April, the two devices share similar specifications. The key difference between the two is that the Gear 2 Neo does not offer the 2-megapixel internal camera.
The Gear 2 will be offered in Charcoal Black, Gold Brown and Wild Orange; the Gear 2 comes in Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey and Wild Orange. In addition to tailoring the watch bands customers will also be able to customize the home screen background, clock face and font.
Rather just telling users the time, the Gear 2 family is designed to provide a number of smart functions.
- Heart Rate sensor
- Pedometer
- Exercise
- Standalone Modes: Running, Walking
- Companion Modes: Cycling, Hiking
- Sleep & Stress (Downloadable)
Those looking for a wider compatibility for this round of smartwatch may be somewhat disappointed. Samsung promises support for “more than dozens of Samsung Galaxy smartphones at launch” but makes no mention of anything else.
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