Peel doesn’t seem to be too happy that the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ don’t have IR blaster

All flagship smartphones released by Samsung over the last couple of years have had the IR blaster, the infrared sensor allows users to control TVs, set-top boxes and other remote controlled devices. Imagine how fans felt when they found out that the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ don’t feature an IR blaster even though both the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge have it. Earlier today we conducted a poll here on SamMobile and asked...

Samsung reportedly working on a 12-inch Windows 10 tablet

It has been a while since Samsung launched a new mobile device powered by Windows but if a new rumor is to be believed the company might be working on a 12-inch tablet powered by Windows 10. Microsoft released the new software back in July and it’s likely that the company is pushing OEM partners to come out with new products, perhaps the rumored 12-inch tablet might be a result of that. Rumor has it that this 12-inch tablet will feature a 2560 x...

Samsung needs to work on software consistency across devices

With the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge came the best version of Samsung’s software. After years of complaints, Samsung finally realized it needed software that is fast and visually appealing, and aside from a couple of issues, the company delivered on both fronts. Since the launch of the two S6 phones, the new Samsung software has been seen on a couple of other Galaxy smartphones, but it looks like the Korean manufacturer is still not working on delivering a...

Themes Thursday: Twelve new themes make their way into Samsung’s Theme Store today

This has been a busy week for Samsung as it unveiled two new high-end phablets, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5. Both these devices are compatible with Samsung’s new themes, and the company’s Theme Store comes pre-installed on both these devices. Coming back to themes, twelve new themes have been released in the Theme Store today. Six of these themes are free while others are paid. I personally...

[Poll] Do you use the IR blaster on your Samsung phone?

The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ don‘t just skip on two major features that Samsung consumers have become accustomed to over the the years, but also remove a small but sometimes very useful feature. That’s the IR blaster (or an infrared sensor, in less dramatic terms), which we have seen on all of Samsung’s flagship smartphones in the last couple of years. This year, the Korean giant has been cutting down on some of the cruft in its...

Galaxy S6 and S6 edge start receiving S6 edge+ features with new update

During the unveiling of the Galaxy S6 edge+, Samsung showcased some new software features such as Apps Edge, ability to save images in RAW format in the camera app, and slightly updated icons. We hoped that these features would be made available to the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge as their specifications aren’t very different from the Galaxy S6 edge+. Well, Samsung has already initiated...

Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ for its home market

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ for South Korea along with details on the phones’ pricing. The Galaxy Note 5 will be sold for 899,800 won and 965,800 won for the 32GB and 64GB variants (in White Pearl, Black Sapphire and Gold Platinum), while the Galaxy S6 edge+ will be available for 939,400 won (in Black Sapphire and Gold Platinum.) The S6 edge+ will only get a 32GB variant, suggesting...