Samsung reportedly the first OEM to test Snapdragon 820

A couple of weeks ago we reported that Samsung is conducting intensive testing on the Snapdragon 820 but the latest from Weibo suggests that Samsung is not only doing that, but it is apparently the first in doing so. While the tech company used  Exynos 7420 for its last generation of flagship devices it is rumored that the next one might arrive in two versions: one with an Exynos chipset and one with a Snapdragon 820 SoC instead. It also seems that Samsung has expanded the team working on testing and optimizing mobile chipsets for its flagship devices to ensure that the next generation is absolutely top-notch.

Will the Snapdragon 820 meet the industry demands though? The last chipset from Qualcomm wasn’t too great as it presented overheating issues on many devices, but Qualcomm seems to be putting a lot of effort into the Snapdragon 820. The new processor should offer better performance overall and it should have a much smaller energy consumption. It’s going to be interesting to see Samsung partner up with Qualcomm for the next generation’s Galaxy S7 if that’s really what it decides to do in the end.

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[Poll] Are you importing the Galaxy Note 5, or opting for the Galaxy S6 edge+?

The Galaxy Note 5 went official a bit earlier than each Note flagship does following its predecessor, but as many of us Note fans found out, Samsung has no plans to launch the phablet anywhere except the US, Canada and a couple of Asian markets. Many of those fans probably didn’t feel too bad, as the Note 5 does away with a removable battery and expandable storage, while also sporting a smaller battery than the Galaxy Note 4. But for the rest of us, it’s rather disappointing that we won’t be able to buy the latest and greatest in Samsung’s revolutionary product lineup unless we’re residing in one of the aforementioned markets.

For most of the global market, Samsung is pitching the Galaxy S6 edge+ as the next big thing as far as large-screen smartphones are concerned. The S6 edge+ is a larger version of a device that was already excellent, but as a die-hard Note fan would tell you, it can’t get anywhere near the productivity of the Note lineup and the S Pen. It will be attracting the attention of passers-by thanks to those stunning curves, but you won’t be able to take out a stylus and start jotting down something without the need to turn on the device or do any of the other things a Note will let you do.

For those that were hoping to pick up the Note 5, importing the device is pretty much going to be the only option available for the foreseeable future, unless they’re ready to settle with the beautiful but ultimately less functional Galaxy S6 edge+ or sticking to whatever smartphone they’re rocking right now.

We pose this question to all those Galaxy Note lovers that haven’t been turned away by the removable of some traditional features and aren’t living in the Note 5′s launch markets: What route are you taking in order to get your hands on the device? Will you be importing it from a country where the phone will be officially available, opting for the S6 edge+, or simply skipping an upgrade from your current device?

Let us know via the poll below!

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Our new and improved SamMobile Magazine is available starting today!

We work around the clock to make sure our readers are up to date with everything related to Samsung (everything that’s important, at least), and our premium subscribers have had the benefit of getting a weekly roundup of all the happenings through the SamMobile Magazine. Today, we’re launching a new look for our magazine, one that’s visually more appealing, easier to read, and more functional as well.

To start off, the magazine now looks more like a traditional magazine, with a lot more images than the older version. The magazine is also HTML-based now, so that you can jump to our website by clicking on embedded links and join in on discussions with other SamMobile readers. We’ve worked hard on improvements on many aspects of the magazine, and we really hope you will love the new format as you go about getting your weekly Samsung scoop.

If you aren’t already a SamMobile Premium member, do consider opting for a subcription. In addition to the SamMobile Magazine, you also get faster firmware downloads, access to premium forums, advanced support, and a chance to win a free Samsung device every month if you opt for the Gold and Platinum plans.

Check out our new magazine down below, and let us know what you think about the new look!

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Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915) gets Android 5.1.1 in Russia

After updating the Galaxy Note 4 to Android 5.1.1 in recent weeks, Samsung is turning its attention to the Galaxy Note Edge. Android 5.1.1 is rolling out to the curved device in Russia, with the update sporting build number N915FXXU1COH2. The update is available on Samsung Kies and via our firmware section, and it should be making its way to users in the country over the air as well, though we haven’t received any confirmation on that front.

Android 5.1.1 is a minor yet important update, with a slew of bug fixes and performance improvements under the hood. You can hook up your Note Edge to a PC and use Samsung Kies to upgrade, or head into the Settings » About device » Software updates menu on the phone to see if the OTA is available. We will be sure to let you know once the update starts hitting more regions; leave a comment down below if you’ve received Android 5.1.1 on your Galaxy Note Edge and tell us about any changes that you notice after the update.

Firmware Details:

Model	SM-N915F
Model name	GALAXY Note Edge
Country	Russia
Version	Android 5.1.1
Changelist	5674927
Build date	Tue, 25 Aug 2015 08:29:25 +0000
Product code	SER
PDA	N915FXXU1COH2
CSC	N915FOXE1COH2

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Samsung launches the Galaxy Note 5 in India, availability starts from September 20

After unveiling its high-end phablets a few weeks ago, the company launched the Galaxy S6 edge+ in India without much fanfare. This led to confusion as to whether Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 5 in India, but we reported exclusively that the company could launch the device at a later stage in India. Now, Samsung has put those rumours to bed by launching the Galaxy Note 5 in India.

The Galaxy Note 5 comes with a starting price of INR 53,900 (~ $810), and the device will be available starting from September 20. The 64GB variant of the device will be sold with a price tag of INR 59,900 (~ $899). The device will be available in three colors – Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, and Silver Titanium – from all the major online as well as brick-and-mortar stores across India. Consumers who pre-book the device will receive a wireless charger and one-time screen replacement for free.

Just as a refresher, the Galaxy Note 5 features a 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based TouchWiz UX, an Exynos 7420 processor, 4GB RAM, 32/64GB internal storage, 4G LTE (Cat. 6) connectivity, and a 3,000 mAh battery. The imaging department is taken care by a 16-megapixel primary camera with F/1.9 aperture and 4K video recording, and a 5-megapixel secondary camera.

The South Korean smartphone giant announced that all its smartphones that are sold in India are manufactured locally under the ‘Make in India’ campaign. During the event, Manu Sharma, Samsung India Director, stated that the Galaxy Note 5′s Live Video Broadcast feature has been developed by engineers at the company’s research and development centre in India.

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