Samsung reclaims DxOMark throne with the Galaxy S7 Edge

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Samsung shot to the top of the DxOMark ratings last year which is one of the top sites for camera benchmarks. First with the S6 edge and later on with the S6 edge+. Shortly after, Sony’s Xperia Z5 challenged the smartphone and finished with an equal score which resulted in a tied first place between both the smartphones. Now, Samsung has a new champion in the form of the Galaxy S7 Edge.

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Samsung Galaxy S7’s manufacturing cost revealed at $255: IHS

The Samsung Galaxy S7 was manufactured for $255,  according to a new report published by research firm IHS. This is the same amount the company required to make the Galaxy S5 two years ago.

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Samsung is using both ISOCELL and Sony sensors on Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

Earlier today, Samsung officially announced the 12MP dual pixel sensor that is present on the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Now, some more information related to the camera sensors of both the flagships has surfaced.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge sport moisture sensor in the USB port

Samsung announced the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge last month with high-end features. Both the phones are IP68 certified making them water and dust resistant. Now reports are stating that both the phones feature a moisture sensor in the USB port.

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Samsung to kick start Galaxy S7 and S7 edge leasing program on March 11

Samsung announced the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, its much awaited flagships this year at the MWC 2016. Now the company is piloting a new leasing program for the two phones in South Korea.

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5 reasons to buy the Samsung Galaxy S7

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The Samsung Galaxy S7 is the update to last year’s Galaxy S6. In this post, we will take a look at 5 reasons why you should buy one for yourself or upgrade from your existing Galaxy S6.

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LG G5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 lack support for adoptable storage

LG G5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 were announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2016). Both the flagships sport high-end specifications and most importantly support for expandable storage. However, both these devices are missing an important Android Marshmallow feature.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Samsung at its Galaxy Unpacked 2016 event in Barcelona announced the flagship Galaxy S7 along with the Galaxy S7 edge. Unlike last year, company this time around decided to go with different display sizes for the S7 and S7 edge. Check our first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S7. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S7 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Samsung Galaxy S7 with 5.1-inch QHD always-on display, 4GB RAM, Android 6.0 announced

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Samsung just announced its flagship Galaxy S7 smartphone at its Galaxy Unpacked 2016 event in Barcelona. It has a 5.1-inch Quad HD (2560×1440 pixels) 577 PPI Super AMOLED display, similar to the S6, but this has always-on feature. It is powered by a Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8 Octa 8890 processor depending on the market, runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), has a 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, OIS and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The Dual pixel rear camera promises brighter and sharper images, even in low light. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S7 with 5.1-inch QHD always-on display, 4GB RAM, Android 6.0 announced”

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge waterproof abilities showcased in new video

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Among the many rumors that have been circulating about the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, the most interesting is probably that Samsung will be bringing back waterproof abilities for the smartphones. While we didn’t have any concrete evidence regarding the same, a new video promoting “TheNextGalaxy” does provide some evidence to support the rumor.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge hi-res images surface – Reveals new colours

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The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are now less than a week from their official unveiling. Although, we have seen several leaks over the past few weeks that have given us glimpses about the phones’ features and looks, we now have high resolution images of the smartphones showing the different colour options.

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FCC listing reveals that the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge will have a 3600mAH battery

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An earlier claim from Eldar Murtazin had stated that the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge will have really good battery life. Now, a new filing on the FCC reveals that the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge will have a 3600 mAH battery.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge wallpapers surface online

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While this leak may not contain as much substance as the other leaks of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, it should bring you a step closer to the experience that both of them will provide in terms of look and feel. The wallpapers of both the phones have now been leaked and they do look quite attractive.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge leak in hands on photos

Samsung is all set to unveil the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge on 21st February at Barcelona before MWC 2016. We have already seen a number of leaks and reports of both the flagships and now more hands on photos have surfaced two different leaks.
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Source code of Samsung Unpacked event hints at Gear 360 launch

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A few days back, we reported that Samsung might be looking to release a Gear 360 VR camera alongside the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge later this month. Now, the source code of the Unpacked event seems to indicate that the device will be announced there.

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