MWC: A week with the Galaxy Note Edge

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The handset might have already been replaced but Samsung’s first curved edge smartphone – the Galaxy Note Edge – still has some uses. Sharing the same internals as the Galaxy Note 4, the Note Edge is a powerhouse capable of performing lots of tasks and armed with a 3000 mAh battery to power you through the day. Continue reading “MWC: A week with the Galaxy Note Edge”

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Flip Wallet Cover Review

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Samsung has a history of introducing cases for their new smartphones and we’ve previously seen them introduce both flip and s-view window covers for the Note 4 and Galaxy S5 amongst other flagship devices. When designing for the Note Edge however, the company was clearly faced with a problem; how to make the unique Edge Screen – the key selling feature of the handset – accessible even when the cover is closed.

The result is a case that is both functional and protective but have they succeeded with the design? Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Flip Wallet Cover Review”

Huawei plans consumer focus, is considering curved displays

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The modern smartphone is trending toward 4K displays and curved screens and Huawei has ruled out the former but is considering using curved displays on future Huawei smartphones. In a special briefing, Huawei President of Handsets Kevin Ho, confirmed that 4K displays have a negative trade-off with battery life but the wraparound Edge Screen on the Galaxy Note Edge was a feature they’re looking into. Continue reading “Huawei plans consumer focus, is considering curved displays”

Samsung starts rolling out Android Lollipop update for Galaxy Note Edge

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Samsung may be launching its new flagship phone in less than a week but that hasn’t stopped the company from continuing its Android 5.0 Lollipop rollout. Last week we saw the European Galaxy Note 4 get treated to some Lollipop-flavoured candy and now it’s seems the Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915G) is following suit in Australia. Continue reading “Samsung starts rolling out Android Lollipop update for Galaxy Note Edge”

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Charcoal Black Photo Gallery

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note Edge smartphone the IFA back in September. The Note Edge was launched earlier this week in India for Rs 64,900.We brought you the unboxingg and benchmarks of the phone and we also went hands on with the device at IFA, 2014. Now lets take a look at the hardware of the device in this photo gallery post. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Charcoal Black Photo Gallery”

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge lands at Vodafone UK

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Expecting to wait until December 18th for the Galaxy Note Edge to become available in the UK? As we’ve already heard, the wait is over as the handset is available from Carphone Warehouse but now Vodafone UK have also launched the handset (albeit only in black). Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note Edge lands at Vodafone UK”

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge now available in the UK

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After some confusion over the release date, the unique Samsung Galaxy Note Edge smartphone has now finally launched in the UK. Carphone Warehouse have updated their website to show that both the Black and White Galaxy Note Edge handsets are in stock and available on Pay Monthly plans or SIM free with free next day delivery. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note Edge now available in the UK”

Galaxy Note Edge UK launch delayed again?

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The rollout of the Galaxy Note Edge is fast turning into Samsung’s saga of the year as the unique twin of the Galaxy Note 4 could be delayed yet again. We’ve already seen the handset launch slip with the initial launch rumoured for the middle of November before being pushed back to November 28 and then again to December 12th. The latest information we have comes directly from Samsung’s UK online store and suggests the launch may be pushed back a further 5 days with Note Edge shipments set to begin on December 17th. Continue reading “Galaxy Note Edge UK launch delayed again?”

Galaxy Note Edge UK launch delayed until December 12

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The Galaxy Note Edge will NOT go on sale in the UK on November 28 as originally planned with Samsung confirming the handset’s launch has been delayed until December 12. Alongside the delay in the launch, Samsung have pushed back the pre-order period and shortened it to a week meaning you won’t be able to order it from Samsung or Carphone Warehouse before December 5th. Continue reading “Galaxy Note Edge UK launch delayed until December 12”

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge heads to Carphone Warehouse

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Carphone Warehouse is set to join Samsung, Vodafone and online retailers in stocking the new Galaxy Note Edge in the very near future. A snap of the company’s internal intranet – as leaked to Pocket-Lint shows the company plans to stock Samsung’s unique curved display but doesn’t confirm when it will launch. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note Edge heads to Carphone Warehouse”

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Premium Edition headed to Germany

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The Galaxy Note Edge will land in Germany in January after the company asked its customers whether they wanted the niche handset or were happy with the Galaxy Note 4. As it turns out, they wanted the curved edge smartphone and Samsung has obliged by offering both the standard and the Premium Edition of the Galaxy Note Edge. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Premium Edition headed to Germany”

Galaxy Note Edge UK release set for November 28

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The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge will go on sale in the UK on November 28 after Samsung announced Old Blighty had been chosen as one of the launch countries. Announced back at IFA 2014, the Galaxy Note Edge is almost identical to the Galaxy Note 4 aside from the unique curved Edge Screen secondary display. Continue reading “Galaxy Note Edge UK release set for November 28”

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge priced at 49 990 rubles in Russia

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge will be priced at 49 990 rubles in Russia, according to Russian media who data received from the Samsung’s Russian representative. The smartphone will be available for sale in Russia in November and December.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Hands On

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Note Edge along with the Note 4 at IFA yesterday. The phone has a 5.6 inch (1440 x 2560 pixels) QHD Super AMOLED display that bends on the right side that utilizes 160 pixels and gives you access to frequently used apps, alerts and device functionality even when the cover is closed with the swipe of a thumb.

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