Samsung Galaxy S6: Project Zero Release Date Announcement, Specs Rumors Continue

The release date for the Samsung Galaxy S6, known as Project Zero, is set to be announced at the CES 2015 conference taking place from January 6-9.

Rumors on mobile forums are already speculating over specs for the phone: a SuperAMOLED screen, graphene material and expanded memory are said to be included.

Consumers are expected to learn more about the product's specs and rumors.

Samsung officials are expected to provide more information about the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Galaxy S5 in the coming days, which is said to include specs improvements.

The company released an Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Galaxy S5 in Poland several days ago. South Korea has been slated as the next location for its release, Gotta Be Mobile reports.

Samsung's mobile chief J.K. Shin remains in his role despite rumors of him being replaced, Digital Trends reports, an act seen by many as a confidence-booster to reverse the lack of popularity surrounding company products like the Note 4 and Note Edge.

Samsung's Galaxy Note Edge for Verizon was approved by the FCC several weeks ago, sparking rumors a price leak will be made available soon.

The new mobile device has received mixed reviews from consumers and analysts.

Geoffrey Fowler of the Wall Street Journal mentions that "the Note Edge ends up being yet another distraction in the arms race for our attention," adding that "It just tacks on new territory to an already cluttered phone landscape." The phone has received praise, however, for its specs and flexible design.

AT&T has announced that it is offering the Galaxy Note Edge for $399.99 with a two-

year contract and $945.99 off-contract, the International Business Times reports, leaving many consumers debating over the mobile device's price.

Why Samsung Galaxy S6 Could Disappoint Fans Like Galaxy S5 Did; What to Expect

Hype around Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone, Galaxy S6, is gaining momentum with its release date drawing closer. Expectation on the device is sky-high with rumours suggesting drastic feature upgrades over its predecessor but it could also disappoint fans like Galaxy S5 if it doesn't come with the speculated specifications.

Galaxy S5, which was released in April this year, was a big disappointment and it failed to make good business for one big reason – several features, including display, processor and design seen in the device were inferior to what was being speculated.

Now, the big question is – will Samsung Galaxy S6 live up to the expectations of its fans?

Going by the reports that have surfaced so far, it seems Samsung is working hard to bring drastic changes to its upcoming next-generation smartphone with several upgrades to woo its fans back, but one still can't rule out the possibility of the device disappointing fans, like Galaxy S5.

New Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphones are seen on a display at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

According to AnTuTu benchmark, as reported byMobifo (via SamMobile), Galaxy S6 is expected to come with a qHD screen with 1440 x 2560 pixels, 15.9MP camera, octa-core 64-bit processor and Android 5.0 Lollipop.

However, AnTuTu benchmark of the device reported by Chinese website CNMO (via Phone Arena) claimed that Galaxy S6 would sport a 5.5-inch display with 1440 x 2560 pixels, powered by Exynos 7420 processor and run on Android 5.0 Lollipop. It added that the device would have a 20MP main camera and 5MP front snapper, and 32GB of internal memory and 3GB RAM. 

Codenamed as "Project Zero," Galaxy S6 is expected to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show 2015 (CES 2015) in Las Vegas in January, according to a report by Korean website Chosun Biz (via GforGames) quoting analysts at Mirae Asset Securities (MAS). 

Indian import tracking website Zumba also claimed that the device with model number SM-G920F will be sent to India for research, development and evaluation, hinting that its release date is not far off. 

It was earlier reported that the device would be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2015) in March.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 release date, rumours, specs and features: when does the S6 go on sale in the UK?

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Here's where we look at the latest release date and specs rumours for the Samsung Galaxy S6

Update: Multiple sources claim that Samsung's coming flagship will follow the Note Edge's lead by putting a curved screen on the Galaxy S6. The Korean company is also said to be dropping the Galaxy S5's plastic coating in favour of a metal shell. Finally, Samsung is heavily rumoured to be prepping for a Q2 release, with many analysts projecting an unveiling atMarch's Mobile World Congress.

Samsung announcing the Galaxy S5 may only seem to have happend days ago, but the rumour mill has already started churning for the Galaxy S6.

Codenamed "Project Zero", Samsung is reportedly going back to the drawing board for its next flagship phone, which is expected to be revealed in March or April 2015.

Here we round up all the latest release date, specs and price rumours that surround the Samsung Galaxy S6, and wonder if the iris scanner could possibly be true...

At a glance:

Price: £500-600 (est)

Release date: Late March/Early April 2015

Specs: 4GB RAM,v64-bit CPU, up to 128GB storage, up to 20-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth Smart

The Samsung Galaxy J1 shows up as a new low-end device

Samsung is one of the few companies that stays in the news year round, and even when they’ve finished with their 2014 lineup, there is still plenty to talk about. The Galaxy S6 has been the hot topic of late, but now we’re going to take a look at something a little more mid-range with the Samsung Galaxy J1.
If you haven’t heard of the Samsung Galaxy J1, don’t feel alone as today was the first word we’d heard on the upcoming device. It appears as if it could be part of Samsung’s new naming scheme as well ala the Galaxy A series and Galaxy E series. It remains to be seen how one line will differ from the next at this time, but the Samsung Galaxy J1 gives us our first look at the J series.
The Samsung Galaxy J1 goes by the model number SM-J100 and appears to be a true budget device. The handset will have a small 4.3-inch LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 400 and it doesn’t get any better from there. The J1 gets its horsepower from a quad-core 64-bit chip, but it’s of the Marcell variety instead of a Snapdragon SoC. The actual power comes courtesy of a 1,850mAh battery, the storage space is listed at 4GB (expandable), and you’ll have 1GB of RAM to work with as well.
In terms of the cameras, the front-facing snapper on the Samsung Galaxy J1 is listed as a 2MP unit while the rear camera carries a 5MP sensor. Other specs to note include LTE, and the handset will run Android 4.4 out of the box. The Samsung Galaxy J1 measures 129mm x 68mm x 8.9mm and tips the scales at 123 grams.
We’re not sure anyone knows what’s going on behind the scenes at Samsung right now as the company was supposedly scaling back production. Unless all these new devices were already in the pipeline, that doesn’t appear to be what they’re doing although we’ll have to wait until next year to see what they truly have planned. As for the Samsung Galaxy J1, no release date or pricing was mentioned, but the device should arrive sometime next year.
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Galaxy S6 to have all-aluminium metal uni-body construction like Note 4, Note Edge

NEW YORK: Samsung’s quarterly profits are not getting any better therefore the company is renovating its designs. One of those changes shined through via the adoption of metal in their smartphones with the new A Series of handsets along with the Galaxy Note 4 and the Note Edge.

The upcoming GALAXY S6 Smartphone will sport a dual edged display. What it adds to the rumour mill are murmurs of the S6 sporting an all-aluminium metal uni-body construction. With a flexible display and users will have something to feast their eyes on when the Smartphone gets announced even if the Touch Wiz software inside, fails to impress us as always.

Another bit of news that comes from the same source states that the device will come in two variants unlike the Note 4 series that was launched recently. The two variants will be distinguished by processor type and not by their form factors as earlier rumours stated. One thing’s for sure, both chipsets will be 64-bit ready and will come packed with loads of processing power.

Still then, no matter what Samsung creates, it is indeed the Touch Wiz layer inside that messes up everything. Let’s hope that Samsung’s changing design philosophy also brings about a change in the software inside as well.

Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F): Upcoming Flagship Smartphone Spotted Online

Samsung has gone through a rough patch of time, convincing its users to buy the Galaxy S5, but the next year might prove to be somewhat lucky for the South Korean giant. We all are expecting the Galaxy S6 to be launched at the MWC in Barcelona in March next year. However, reports suggest that Samsung could showcase the device next month at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Recommended: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 To Rule Smartphone Market in 2015: All You Need To Know 

According to GalaxyClub.nl, a phone called SM-G920F has appeared on the Indian trade website Zauba. And if the latest rumors are to be believed, the SM-G920F is the same model number, which will reportedly be the European variation of the Samsung Galaxy S6. However, the Zauba listing reveals that the SM-G920F is valued at Rs. 18,938, which does not represent the retail price of the shipped handset. This could be all together a different device, PhoneArena notes. Samsung has traditionally referred to its flagship devices as Projects , the Galaxy S6 is known as Project 0. That suggests the device is to be completely redesigned, starting from the base.The forthcoming Galaxy S6 is said to have a large Super AMOLED display with a super high resolution, but the latest leaks suggest that it will have a 5.5-inch 2,560 x 1,440 resolution display. Of lately reports suggests the Galaxy S6 will have a 64-bit octa-core Exynos processor with an ARM Mali-T760 GPU and 3GB of RAM. It will also have 32GB of storage, a 20.7-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 5-megapixel front facing camera. The device will be running on Android 5.1 rather than Android 5.0 Lollipop. So far, the Samsung Galaxy S6 is rumored to get launched in the first half of 2015. Among its competitors, HTC, Xiaomi, LG and Sony are rumored to bring premium phones in the same time frame. Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates!

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Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F has already landed in India, but for testing only

The Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone is said to arrive under the model number SM-G920F and we’ve just learned that the handset has already made its way into India. The phone isn’t a retail model, but most likely a prototype unit as the listing clearly states it’s not for sale and for R&D purposes only.

SamMobile is reporting that the entry on the import website was dated December 17 which is just a few days back. What’s also worth mentioning is that the SM-G920F is basically intended for European markets and the price attached to the phone is Rs 18938. Clearly, that’s not the premium amount you’d expect to find on a flagship phone like theSamsung Galaxy S6.

And the final retail tag is for sure to be double of what’s currently listed. The upcoming smartphone has been leaked multiple times and we’ve also seen it in benchmarks. What we know so far is that the company is designing it from the ground up and there will be two models for different markets, as usual.

One phone will carry Samsung’s new 64-bit Exynos 7 octa core chip, while the LTE version is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 810 SOC. There’s also a third model which will have a curved display like the Note Edge and it might end up as a limited edition release. Features like 3GB RAM, 32GB inbuilt storage and Android Lollipop are obvious. Additionally, Samsung will most likely throw in a QHD display of either 5.2 or 5.5 inches and a 16MP or 20MP main camera.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is being developed under the codename Project Zero and it’s expected to debut at the MWC 2014 or around the same time.

source: techshout.com