Galaxy S7

[LIVEFRMNYC]

Gotta love these so called "leaks." It's pretty clear that the so called leaks in the industry are for the most part calculated to build the hype train. And I'm more than happy to ride along. But there's simply no reason for a pic like this to be so blurry and low res when taken with an S6/Note 5.

Exactly, it's corporate controlled leaks. Otherwise we would have seen the bottom, top, and sides. I'm curious where the micro sd slot is located and are there tabs covering ports for waterproofing.

 

[jamezr]

The thing is Samsung might ANNOUNCE it on the 21st but that doesn't mean they will start SELLING it immediately! Hence test models etc. Ditto with the LG G5.

If I were a betting man, I'd say it will go on sale at some point between 15th to 25th March...

Oh i know....... the sell date has already been announced too. The sell date is March 11.
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Gotta love these so called "leaks." It's pretty clear that the so called leaks in the industry are for the most part calculated to build the hype train. And I'm more than happy to ride along. But there's simply no reason for a pic like this to be so blurry and low res when taken with an S6/Note 5.

Agree 100%. I think most of these leaks are orchestrated to build hype for the announcement.

 

[Fernandez21]

The thing is Samsung might ANNOUNCE it on the 21st but that doesn't mean they will start SELLING it immediately! Hence test models etc. Ditto with the LG G5.

If I were a betting man, I'd say it will go on sale at some point between 15th to 25th March...

Well, when they announced the Note 5 it was available by the end of the week of think. It was the fastest turnaround I've ever seen, even faster than Apple.

 

[Fernandez21]

Here is the latest leaked image. Interesting that there is no front logo unless this is just a test model. Who knows.....anyway we will know in a week.

http://www.sammobile.com/2016/02/15/black-galaxy-s7-edge-leaks-in-the-flesh-looks-pretty-awesome/

I really like that look, all black, no logo, no chrome around home button, no chrome on earpiece, and in other leaks no chrome around the camera lens. Hope these are accurate.

 

[Dave245]

If it wasn't for the fact that it's Samsung and the awful experience I had with their Touchwiz on the Galaxy S4 I had a couple of years back, I would be tempted to try the S7, it looks good. But as it stands I'm holding out for the iPhone 7.

 

[JaySoul]

Oh i know....... the sell date has already been announced too. The sell date is March 11.
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Agree 100%. I think most of these leaks are orchestrated to build hype for the announcement.

Oh wow! Had no idea.

 

[MRU]

Gotta love these so called "leaks." It's pretty clear that the so called leaks in the industry are for the most part calculated to build the hype train. And I'm more than happy to ride along. But there's simply no reason for a pic like this to be so blurry and low res when taken with an S6/Note 5.

Yep .... Leak = calculated and planned marketing
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Exactly, it's corporate controlled leaks. Otherwise we would have seen the bottom, top, and sides. I'm curious where the micro sd slot is located and are there tabs covering ports for waterproofing.

If there is a micro SD card slot - it's likely on the same sim tray board.

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

If there is a micro SD card slot - it's likely on the same sim tray board.

I haven't thought of that. Are there phones that are already designed like that?
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If it wasn't for the fact that it's Samsung and the awful experience I had with their Touchwiz on the Galaxy S4 I had a couple of years back, I would be tempted to try the S7, it looks good. But as it stands I'm holding out for the iPhone 7.

TW is nowhere near what is was with the S4.

 

[Dave245]

TW is nowhere near what is was with the S4.

So have they made it less bloaty and laggy? I'm really tied into the Apple ecosystem but sometimes it's good to look into other devices. The s6 edge looks good and I do think Samsung have improved their design from the plastic of previous devices.

 

[nj-morris]

I haven't thought of that. Are there phones that are already designed like that?

Moto X Style, Galaxy A series phones, to name a few.

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

So have they made it less bloaty and laggy? I'm really tied into the Apple ecosystem but sometimes it's good to look into other devices. The s6 edge looks good and I do think Samsung have improved their design from the plastic of previous devices.

Compared to the S4 TW, it's night and day. My S6 Edge has no lag at all. It does have much less bloat compared to the S4 TW, but still has bloatware, which is easily disabled without root using the "Package Disabler Pro" app.

I'd figure with the added gig of ram and newer TW on Marshmallow, the S7 should be nothing but smooth.
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Moto X Style, Galaxy A series phones, to name a few.

Cool. I hope Samsung went that direction. Much better than another slot.

 

[Jinzen]

I've seen people say 'I'd take an inch thick phone if it gave me a week of battery'.

But would you? For one thing, imagine how heavy that would be. Having to take a phone which weighs about a kilo and won't fit comfortably in any pockets, weighing down your clothes and sticking out. And how hard is it to just plug your phone in when you go to sleep, or with the fast charging capabilities we have, when you have lunch, or other times when you might not be using a phone, providing you don't forget? I can understand a bit of heft to get you through a full day on any occasion, or to get you through a few hours without charging it, but an inch thick phone for a week? Sorry, I'm not getting it.

I think advancements in batteries won't lie in getting you through long periods of time, but in better fast charging capabilities. If my phone could charge in 10 minutes, which at the rate we're going at today, could happen within the next few years, then I would take 2 hours SOT. Not joking. Fast charging today is a bit overblown. Sure, it has improved, but waiting 90 minutes without using your phone while waiting for it to charge completely is a bit unrealistic for ideal use cases. I find that currently, the first 50% charges about as quickly as the last 10%. If they can get a consistent rate of charging throughout the whole process, that would be a huge step forward.

Yea... no.

 

[JackieInCo]

I'm looking forward to this phone to use in place of my 6S. I love my Note 5 but I want a phone that I can use one handed for my job.

 

[Blaze4G]

S7 being waterproof is basically confirmed now.

 

[Sevanw]

Some more teasers.... I'm really interested in the privacy one.

 

[MRU]

Some more teasers.... I'm really interested in the privacy one.

Privacy could mean tighter integration to KNOX... Double edged sword...

 

[jamezr]

Privacy could mean tighter integration to KNOX... Double edged sword...

^^^^^ this! I am all for a secure phone don't get me wrong but....i sure miss the days when we could unlock all of our phones and do what we want with them. But I get it that in this day and age security is a huge factor now.
[doublepost=1455626827][/doublepost]New leak shows the international version of the S7 edge. That black looks pretty nice!
Missing is the Samsung logo in front. That sticker is not big enough to cover it if it were there. But it could just be the international version?

http://www.sammobile.com/2016/02/16/the-galaxy-s7-edge-has-leaked-in-dubai-box-and-all/

 

[epicrayban]

Lots of leaks. Getting close.

The Edge features are starting to look really interesting. Some of it reminds me of Windows OS.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...art-of-incoming-marshmallow-build-of-android/

Too bad there isn't a regular sized S7 Edge.
[doublepost=1455641112][/doublepost]Samsung's marketing department... uh, what have you been smoking?

http://www.droid-life.com/2016/02/16/galaxy-s7-unboxing/

 

[AppleRobert]

I'm happy with my s6 Edge + but I think I remember saying the same thing about other smartphones I've had.
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Well, when they announced the Note 5 it was available by the end of the week of think. It was the fastest turnaround I've ever seen, even faster than Apple.

I don't recall that honesty, I preordered and I think it was two weeks or at least one.

 

[grkm3]

I think this phone is finally a phone that we have been waiting for.

Please give us
Micro SD
3000+ battery
Water resistance
And slim the phone down

If sammy can deliver I can see myself keeping the s7 for 2+ years

 

[epicrayban]

I think this phone is finally a phone that we have been waiting for.

Please give us
Micro SD
3000+ battery
Water resistance
And slim the phone down

If sammy can deliver I can see myself keeping the s7 for 2+ years

When you say slim the phone down, do you mean TouchWiz?

Cause all the rumors point to a thicker phone. A hair shorter and a hair less wide, but thicker for the rumored 3000 mah battery.

 

[Andres Cantu]

^^^^^ this! I am all for a secure phone don't get me wrong but....i sure miss the days when we could unlock all of our phones and do what we want with them. But I get it that in this day and age security is a huge factor now.
[doublepost=1455626827][/doublepost]New leak shows the international version of the S7 edge. That black looks pretty nice!
Missing is the Samsung logo in front. That sticker is not big enough to cover it if it were there. But it could just be the international version?

http://www.sammobile.com/2016/02/16/the-galaxy-s7-edge-has-leaked-in-dubai-box-and-all/

So I guess this means no USB-C? That's really strange considering the 6p has it.

 

[jamezr]

So I guess this means no USB-C? That's really strange considering the 6p has it.

and the fingerprint scanner on the 6P is on the back too so? What is the point? The S7 will have a physical home button and a SD Card. The S7 will have voice controls for the camera...... They both different feature sets.
I don't see the point. They are different phones from different OEMs.
With all the problems I have heard about USB C cables I am not sure I want C.

 

[Andres Cantu]

and the fingerprint scanner on the 6P is on the back too so? What is the point? The S7 will have a physical home button and a SD Card. The S7 will have voice controls for the camera...... They both different feature sets.
I don't see the point. They are different phones from different OEMs.
With all the problems I have heard about USB C cables I am not sure I want C.

Good point.

It would have been a nice addition, in my opinion. Having a popular phone like the S7 support USB-C would help with its industry-wise adoption.

 

[SurferMan]

S7 being waterproof is basically confirmed now.

This was the main reason I didn't get the S6. Love my S5, live on the water, always in my pool or parties, and fishing/boat etc.... absolutely no worries with this phone, even taken pics and vids underwater. Once having that water resistance feature, I now consider it priceless. Though I'm rooted and rom'd, wonder what TW will be like on the S7, haven't used stock TW in a long time. Seems Samsung got smart, they said people didn't care about water resistance so didn't make it stock for the S6, yet one of the main issues complained about people when it came out was the loss of water resistance... plus its nice not having a bulkier "active" version.