Samsung pushing notification ads to some users

It seems that Samsung has started pushing notification advertisements to certain users according to AndroidPolice. One of the ads comes from the bundled Peel Remote App, which is interesting given their latest statement. It appears that the ads are delivered using the Samsung Push Service which is meant to deliver notification support for things such as Samsung Pay, Samsung Link and many others. The targeted ads seem to be smarter than regular advertisements, for instance Peel advertised an ad on TV and upon clicking it the owner of the smartphone was capable of setting a reminder to watch it on TV.

Regardless, this is most likely going to turn out to be a very unpopular feature among Samsung’s customers, particularly given that one of the ads was for the Galaxy S6 edge+. You should also be aware that Samsung isn’t the first company to practice push-based notification ads, after HTC used the same sort of system to advertise for the latest Fantastic Four movie.

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[Poll] How much storage do you need on your smartphone?

Forget the new design, forget the industry-leading hardware – the removal of the microSD slot has been the most talked about aspect of Samsung’s 2015 flagships. Almost no one is happy with the fact that Samsung is now taking an Apple and Google-like approach and limiting users to the internal storage on their phones and asking them to opt for cloud storage should they need that extra storage space.

However, Samsung slightly made up for its “evil” decision by swapping the 16GB base model for 32GB, and also offered a 64GB version for those who can’t do with 32GB. But with the Galaxy S6 edge+, Samsung seems to have taken away the 64GB option for many consumers; the company hasn’t announced the 64GB model in various markets yet, only offering details on the 32GB model. If it is making the 64GB model limited this time around, it’s something that won’t sit well with consumers, especially after the microSD slot is already a non-existent feature on the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note flagships.

It’s possible Samsung realized that most people are content with the 32GB model (or simply unwilling to fork out the extra cash the 64GB model commands), so we thought we would put the question to our readers. How much storage do you need on your smartphone? Do you think 32GB is a fair option, or do you think the 64GB and higher storage variants should be standard and easy to obtain as well?

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Exclusive: Samsung is working on a huge Android tablet with an 18.4-inch display

Samsung has already released a bunch of tablets this year including the Galaxy Tab E, the Galaxy Tab A, and the Galaxy Tab S2, but it has plans to bring more devices to the market. The company is working on a huge Android-based tablet that could be used in living rooms, offices, or schools.

According to the information that we’ve received, the SM-T670, which is codenamed ‘Tahoe’, is an Android 5.1 Lollipop-based tablet with an 18.4-inch display. It will feature a TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, an octa-core 64-bit 1.6GHz Exynos 7580 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, a microSD card slot (supporting up to 128GB cards), and a 5,700 mAh battery. It will also come with an 8-megapixel primary camera and a 2.1-megapixel secondary camera. It will be 451.8 mm wide, 275.8 mm tall, and 11.9 mm thick.

Currently we don’t have any information regarding the final name of the tablet or its tentative release date, but we will follow through when we get any new information. Samsung is also said to be working on a Windows 10-based tablet with a high-resolution 12-inch display, a 13nm Intel Core M chipset, 4GB RAM, and an S Pen.

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Samsung launches Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ Experience apps

Like it does after every flagship launch, Samsung has launched apps that will let you experience the features of the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ on your current smartphone. These “Experience” apps basically offer a interactive demo of the top features of both devices, such as the new Air Command menu for the S Pen on the Note 5, Apps Edge on the Galaxy S6 edge+, and the fast wireless charging support on both phones.

You can try out the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ experience apps on any Android device powered by Android 2.2 and above. Download the apps from the Play Store here and here, and let us know if these demos influence you into buying either of Samsung’s latest “big things.” Oh, and also check out our hands-on experience with the two phablets.

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Samsung now offering 30-day Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge & S6 edge+ test drive in the US

Samsung is now launching a promotion called ‘Ultimate Test Drive’ for iPhone users in the US over the age of 18 to take one of its latest devices for a spin. The offer includes three devices: the Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge+. Basically all you have to do is visit SamsungPromotions.com on your iPhone and activate the option by selecting a device and a carrier. If you like the new device after those 30 days, you have the option to fully upgrade. All you need is an iPhone, an activated SIM card and $1 after which you can have the phone shipped straight to you.

In addition to the offer, Samsung wants to make switching simpler for iPhone users which is why they’re including a ‘Smart Switch’ cable in the box, which can help you transfer data easily from one side to the other. Keep in mind that if you fail to return the phone after the five-days grace period you will have to pay the full price of the device, for instance failing to return a Galaxy S6 edge+ will cost you $820, and if you deliver a damaged phone with scratches or cracks or anything related, you’ll have to pay $100.

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