Released earlier this April, the new Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are curving the way towards the future of smartphones. When it was announced in March 2015, a hardware redesign excited the tech community as Samsung expanded the touchscreen of the Galaxy phone to include touch edges. This new space phone the latest in the Galaxy series along with its sister phone the traditional, non-edge S6. Unlike previous versions, Samsung has done away with the removable plastic backing and opted for Gorilla glass and metal detailing. While the new materials are a highly anticipated change for Galaxy fans, many are disappointed the battery is no longer replaceable and the option for an external memory card is gone. In addition to the upgrades, Samsung announced they will release a second Gear VR innovator edition headset to accommodate the S6 series. While the Gear VR is not yet available for consumer purchase, the $200 price tag makes purchasing a Samsung smartphone an appealing option for virtual reality enthusiasts.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge
Visually, the phone is very exciting, but the edges lack functionality to
really be a ‘wow’ factor. Although the edges seem somewhat novel,
the Edge is a much better phone than the standard S6. I am more
impressed by the new features of the phone than by the curved screen
itself. The messaging app pops up when I get a text and I can reply
without leaving the screen I am on. The split screen, quick launch
camera and multi-screen window are three of my favorite features.
The camera takes amazing pictures and the high definition screen is
stunning. — EMILY
NEWTECHNOLOGY
Release Date: April 2015
Usage Data: Estimated 70 million S6 & S6 Edge phones sold worldwide
Platform/Tech: Android OS v5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Features: 5.1” Quad HD Super AMOLED 577 PPI curved edge touchscreen,
16 MP rear camera, fast charging capabilities, 64-bit Octa-core processor,
finger printer and heart rate scanner
MORE CONTEXTReleased earlier this April, the new Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are
curving the way towards the future of smartphones. When it was announced
in March 2015, a hardware redesign excited the tech community as Samsung
expanded the touchscreen of the Galaxy phone to include touch edges. This
new space phone the latest in the Galaxy series along with its sister phone
the traditional, non-edge S6. Unlike previous versions, Samsung has done
away with the removable plastic backing and opted for Gorilla glass and metal
detailing. While the new materials are a highly anticipated change for Galaxy
fans, many are disappointed the battery is no longer replaceable and the
option for an external memory card is gone.