Samsung details history of the Galaxy S6 edge and Gear S, highlights “the art of curves”

The Galaxy S6 edge and the Gear S are two of the finest products Samsung has ever made. While many point to the S6, S6 edge, and Gear S AMOLED displays (which are gorgeous), and the camera performance and glass and metal design of the S6 and S6 edge as top-notch, a number of consumers are carried away with Samsung’s “curves” and “edges.” The Galaxy S6 edge has become the most famous go-to smartphone for tech reviewers, and nearly every tech review I’ve read on the Galaxy S6 edge points out the “edge.” You can’t help but notice it, and it’s one of the aesthetic design factors that really makes Samsung’s products stand out from the rest.

When it comes to curves and edges, though, critics argue that these form factor differences add nothing to the overall product. However, that simply isn’t true, and Samsung Tomorrow reminds us that manufacturing curved displays inside the Galaxy S6 edge, Gear S, and even the company’s curved TVs takes a lot of time, precision, and effort. Today’s post pertains to the history of the curves and edges, which products contain curves and edges, and how the curves and edges add to the overall user experience. There was a product or two I’d forgotten about, so the post is certainly worth reading.

Some day, when the tech world looks back, Samsung’s curved displays will serve as the pioneer for what will become the next big thing. Merging form and function with distinction is what makes a company innovative, and, both metaphorically and literally, the Korean smartphone giant has the “edge” when it comes to smartphones, smartwatches, and the future of technology. You can read more at the source link below.

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Galaxy Note 5 launch will reportedly take place alongside Galaxy S6 edge Plus

Samsung has traditionally released new Galaxy Note handsets at IFA in Berlin every September but this time around the company might take a break from tradition. Recent reports suggest that it’s going to push the launch to August instead due to below par sales of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, and because an earlier launch will give it more of a head start against the new iPhones which are due this September. There is however the slight issue of another device that’s already expected to be released next month.

A couple of months after the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge were released it was reported that Samsung has a new Galaxy S6 edge variant in the works that has a larger display, bigger battery and a Qualcomm processor. That variant, known as the Galaxy S6 edge Plus, has been rumored to arrive in August. A report out of Korea suggests that the Galaxy Note 5 could be launched alongside the Galaxy S6 edge Plus, such a possibility has brought in mixed reactions from analysts.

Some analysts are of the view that advancing the release date of the Galaxy Note 5 will work in Samsung’s favor as the new handset will not immediately go up against the new iPhones. Others believe that launching both devices in the same month will be a mistake because they won’t create the synergy that Samsung might be hoping for, instead they could just end up cannibalizing each other’s sales. Samsung has not commented on these reports so it’s official position on the matter is not known.

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References to the Galaxy Note 5 pop up on Samsung’s website

All eyes are on Samsung as it gears up to launch the Galaxy Note 5, it was previously believed that the company is going to stick with its IFA launch timeline this time around as well but a recent report claims that Samsung is going to release this handset in August instead. The reason cited for this is below par sales of the Galaxy S6 which is why Samsung is expected to launch the Note 5 early in order to better compete against the new iPhones that will be out in September. The biggest hint that the launch might just be around the corner comes from Samsung itself as it has apparently begun updating its official website.

References to the model number SM-N920 and SM-N925 have been discovered in the source code of a support page for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, the support page describes why the front-facing camera lens might appear to move when the device is upside down, that’s because it supports Optical Image Stabilization feature which enables the lens unit to move up and down to minimize shaking when taking pictures and recording video. Galaxy Note 5 is likely to come with this same 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is going to feature a 5.67-inch Super AMOLED QHD display and will have an S Pen. Under the hood there will be an Exynos 7422 SoC with the 64-bit CPU, GPU, RAM, storage and Shannon 333 LTE modem joined together in one single package. We’ve already exclusively confirmed today that the Galaxy Note 5 comes with 4GB RAM. Samsung has not yet officially confirmed when it intends on launching this device.

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Official Facebook Messenger and Instagram apps arrive for Samsung Z1

It was first reported last month that the official Facebook Messenger and Instagram apps for Samsung Z1 were in final testing and would be released to the public very soon. The wait ends for you today if you happen to have Samsung’s Tizen powered smartphone, both official applications are now available for download on the Z1 through the Tizen Store.

Version 27.0.0 is now available from the Tizen Store and it weighs in at 25.47MB, Facebook Services is required for this to work and that’s an extra 29MB download. Instagram version 7.0.0 is also live now in the Tizen Store and it comes in at 9.39MB. The apps will certainly be gladly received by users who have been waiting for them to arrive, it’s a small but important step forward in bolstering Tizen’s app credentials.

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Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 confirmed with 4GB RAM

After reporting some exclusive information about the screen, design, and the processor of the Galaxy Note 5, we have been able to source information about its memory and some other things.

We have received confirmation from our reliable insiders that the Galaxy Note 5 will feature 4GB of LP-DDR4 RAM. The Exynos 7422 SoC, that will debut with the Galaxy Note 5, will be the company’s first true single-chip solution (ePOP) combining an octa-core 64-bit CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, and the Shannon 333 LTE modem in the same package.

Going by the previous reports, the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920) will feature a 5.67-inch Super AMOLED QHD display and an S Pen. Just like the Galaxy S6, the upcoming flagship product from the South Korean smartphone giant will feature a glass back and support for wireless charging. The wireless charging solution in the Note 5 will be compatible with WPC and PMA standards. The device will be offered in four colors; black, gold, silver, and white.

The Galaxy Note 5 was originally planned to be launched at IFA 2015, but rumours have started pouring in stating a possible early launch, possibly during mid-August. It is being speculated that this early launch is due to below par sales of the Galaxy S6 duo, and that the company wants to fend off competition from the upcoming iPhones.

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Samsung patents body fat measurement technology for smartphones

Smartphones and wearable devices are increasingly being used to measure health and fitness related data, while these devices are capable of measuring all kinds of biometrics data none of them are capable of measuring body fat. Samsung seeks to change that and it has patented a method that uses four sensors in or near a smartphone to measure body fat.

As per the patent either the sensors would be present on the device itself or near it, such as on the screen cover of a phone case. The four sensors would then work together to measure impedance levels after contact with the human body. The illustrations in the patent how a user holding the phone in both hands in order to get a reading from these sensors. The patent further describes it as “acquiring the object’s impedance information on the basis of the intensify of the input current and the intensity of the measured voltage; and acquiring the object’s body fat information on the basis of the impedance information.”

Samsung is focusing quite a bit on health and fitness related features in its devices, majority of its wearable device patents are in this particular field, so who knows maybe the company will deem it fit to bring this technology to market sooner rather than later.

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Samsung mobile devices may have near invisible controls in the future

A patent application has been published recently by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office which describes future mobile devices that have transparent or invisible buttons that the company calls sensor pads. Users will be able to configure these buttons to work with different applications like the camera or a mobile game, for example if the device is in portrait mode users can change the camera button for selfies so that it’s conveniently located at the center-left or right if the user is right or left handed. Similarly these invisible buttons can be set for gaming controls allowing for a much more immersive and engaging mobile gaming experience.

Samsung originally filed for this patent with the USPTO back in January this year and it has been published only recently, it obviously can’t be said for sure right now if and when this technology is going to make it into Samsung’s mobile devices, but certainly a lot of users will appreciate having the flexibility that these invisible buttons will provide.

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Samsung selects 10 new R&D projects to support

Samsung today revealed 10 new research and development projects on system software and smart sensor materials that it’s going to support as part of its aim to further future growth-engine technologies in South Korea. The company launched this R&D support program back in 2013 with a 1.5 trillion won or $1.3 billion budget that would cover the next ten years. Up till now the company has selected more than 160 projects for support.

The R&D support program covers basic science, materials and information as well as communications technology, the company has picked separate themes for providing more support. Last year it was all about Internet of Things security and energy storage, this time around the company has gone with smart home sensor materials and system software for new themes. These projects include a 3D nanocrystal touch sensor which reacts to pressure from various dimensions as opposed to existing optical sensors that are more sensitive to vertical pressure. This sensor technology is likely to be widely used in future mobile devices, home security and equipment for disabled people, according to Samsung.

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