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iFixit tears down the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, gives us a look behind its curved screen

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iFixit has been hard at work tearing down the latest round of Android flagships, and following last week’s pull-apart of the HTC One M9, we now have a look at the inside of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. Smartphones in general have been breaking records for difficulty in repairability, but it seems that this year’s phones in particular are especially a pain, and the S6 edge is absolutely no exception. In fact, the S6 edge is taking a two-point hit in repairability compared to the S5…


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Galaxy S6 edge gets the bend test, actually fares worse than the iPhone 6 Plus (Video)

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The iPhone 6 Plus launch was riddled with endless #bendgate drama, but it looks like the latest flagship from Samsung doesn’t fare much better than Apple’s flagship—at least according to this test. Dozens of YouTube videos have given the latest iPhone line the beating, but now it looks like it’s time for the 2015 round of Android flagships to get tested as well…


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PSA: Verizon’s Galaxy S6 preorders begin on April 1st

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While T-Mobile and AT&T both have preorders opening up for both the HTC One M9 and the Galaxy S6 tomorrow, March 27th, other carriers seem to be launching them a few days behind. One of those is Verizon, which as we told you earlier this month, which will be opening up their preorders for the Galaxy s6 on April 1st.

https://twitter.com/VZWnews/status/573881526800244736

As you wait for the device to be available, be sure to check out our video comparing both of Samsung’s new flagships. You can also watch our comparison of the S6 to the S5, and a quick video comparing the device to Apple’s iPhone 6. If you’re on AT&T or Verizon, get your wallets ready, as preorders are starting tomorrow for those carriers.

T-Mobile offering Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge for presale, free 1-year Netflix subscription (Update: AT&T also)

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Update: AT&T has now shared their Galaxy S6 preorder details too.

T-Mobile and AT&T are both offering an HTC One M9 presale, but it looks like the un-carrier is also going to offer a similar promotion for Samsung’s Galaxy S6. Starting Friday, March 27 at 7 a.m. PDT you’ll be able to order Samsung’s newest flagship from T-Mobile, and the company says it will be shipping presale orders sometime before the device’s official April 10th launch date.


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An early review of Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge has arrived (Video)

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Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge isn’t due to release for a few more weeks, but it looks like one of the first reviews is already here. The video uploaded by BeginnersTech on YouTube explains the standout “Edge” features of the device, provides a closer look at the hardware/software, and offers some opinions on the new dual-curved device.

We initially went hands-on with the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge at MWC 2015, and while the launch is right around the corner it appears that Ryan from BeginnersTech managed to get his hands on the device early. If you’re curious as to how this device compares to the Galaxy S6, check out our hands-on/comparison video, but you can find the early review video below…


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PSA: Samsung’s Galaxy S6 has been rooted by Chainfire

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Chainfire has announced this afternoon that the first two models of the Samsung Galaxy S6 have been added to the CF-Auto-Root repository. Specifically, you’ll find that CF-Auto-Root for both the SM-G920T and SM-G925T are now available, otherwise known as the T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. CF-Auto-Roots for other devices in the S6 family are surely imminent…

As per Chainfire’s Google+ post:

Either way, the first CF-Auto-Root’s for the S6 family are up: SM-G920T and SM-G925T – the T-Mobile US S6 and S6 Edge.

Only very minor modifications were necessary [to the existing CFAR script]. The S6 CFAR has been tested on a real device, and root was achieved. Further information? I have none, I wasn’t there in person.

All completely expected, but perhaps nice to know regardless.

Before actually rooting though, consider that KNOX will likely be tripped, and there’s a good chance untripped KNOX will be required for phone based payments.

If you want to download the CF-Auto-Root, be sure to head over to the repository: http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/. It’s probably not going to be useful for many yet, because the Galaxy S6 hasn’t even shipped for most. And in the case that you don’t have any need for a root at all, you’re probably in the majority.

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Verizon says pre-orders for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge will begin April 1

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Samsung unveiled the Galxay S6 and S6 Edge earlier this week at Mobile World Congress, and immediately all major United States carriers announced plans to offer both devices, but without any pre-order or launch information. Today, however, Verizon has announced that it will open pre-orders for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge on April 1st.


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Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked press event is now available for replay on YouTube

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Samsung made several big announcements yesterday, including its new flagship smartphones, but in case you were busy over the weekend or simply forgot to tune in, the Korean company has now uploaded a video of the Galaxy Unpacked event to YouTube for your viewing enjoyment. Among other announcements, Samsung told the world about the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge, as well as its upcoming Samsung Pay service.

Check out the video below…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqYsIRU5rQU

Samsung Pay coming to US and South Korea this summer, compatible w/ 30mill merchant locations

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Hot on the heels of unveiling the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, Samsung has also announced its venture into the mobile payment industry. Cleverly dubbed Samsung Pay, the initiative will be compatible with both of the company’s latest flagship devices. Samsung Pay will launch in the United States and South Korea this summer, with Europe and China support to come at a later date.


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Samsung reportedly showing Galaxy S6 to select partners at CES 2015

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According to a new report out of the usually-reliable SamMobile, Samsung will have its latest Galaxy S6 flagship on display at CES 2015 this week. Unfortunately, however, the device will not be showed to consumers, but rather only to select partners. Presumably, those partners include carriers and accessory makers.


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