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Samsung’s 2015 flagship Note 5 is the successor to the Note 4, and was launched in August alongside the Galaxy S6 Edge+. The phone features the infamous S Pen that’s supposedly better built than previous pens, and this generation of the phone lets you jot down notes and ideas even when the screen is completely turned off.

The Note 5 has a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display, 4GB RAM, a 64-bit octa-core Exynos 7420, a 16MP rear camera, a 5MP front facing camera, and a 3,000 mAh battery. You get fast charging, fast wireless charging, the typical connectivity interfaces like ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0, and storage options in both 32 GB and 64 GB. The phones are set to be available August 21st.

Samsung is rolling out the Note 7’s software to the Galaxy Note 5 in Korea [Gallery]

Avatar for Ben Schoon Nov 25 2016 - 3:28 pm PT
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Following the demise of the Galaxy Note 7, customers who were eager to get their hands on the latest Samsung phablet only had two choices, at least in Samsung’s ecosystem ─ the Galaxy S7 Edge and the Galaxy Note 5. Both are great options, and now it seems that Samsung is improving the older Galaxy Note 5 by bringing updated software to the device (via SamMobile)…


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T-Mobile lists the devices it’s preparing for Android 7.0 Nougat

Avatar for Stephen Hall Aug 29 2016 - 7:57 am PT
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If you’re a T-Mobile customer and an Android fan anxiously awaiting the release of Android 7.0 Nougat, then you’ll be glad to know that the magenta carrier has just recently updated its software updates page to list the devices currently in the works to get the major Android update…


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Android 6.0 Marshmallow is finally available on the AT&T Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+

Avatar for Abner Li Jun 22 2016 - 9:50 am PT
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If you need another reason why Google should release its internal OEM and carrier rankings, look at AT&T’s rollout of Android Marshmallow for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+. The update is only now hitting customer devices after it’s been available on Verizon and Sprint for three months.


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Samsung keeps the first spot beating Apple once again in Asia’s ‘Top 1000’ brands ranking

Avatar for Edoardo Maggio Jun 17 2016 - 3:47 am PT
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The battle between Samsung and Apple for the first spot in the consumer electronics world seems to be never ending. As products get increasingly better it becomes progressively harder for brands like these to win the customers’ hearts (and wallets), but at least for 2016, Asia has spoken…


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Samsung rumored to move to a 4K UHD display for the Galaxy S8

Avatar for Edoardo Maggio Jun 8 2016 - 5:16 am PT
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There certainly is a lot happening in Samsung‘s hardware department. Following a general slowdown of the immense growth smartphones have enjoyed over the past lustrum in particular, OEMs are preparing for a new wave of next-generation devices.

Amid the numerous experimental projects the company is working on, however, we can expect that a more ‘safe’ Galaxy S8 will hit the market some time in the first half of 2017, and rumor has it that its display will move to a jaw-dropping 4K resolution (via KoreaHerald) …


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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 beats the iPhone 6s Plus to become America’s most loved phone

Avatar for Edoardo Maggio Jun 2 2016 - 4:31 am PT
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There are a number of things that need to be considered when trying to properly evaluate a device. Beyond mere specs and real life performances, for instance, customer satisfaction is indeed an important metric.

For years, Apple has boasted the iPhone as the number one choice for consumers, but as per the last American Customer Satisfaction Index, Samsung seems to have overthrown the Cupertino giant with its own Galaxy Note 5…


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Korean report suggests next Samsung phablet will skip Note 6, be named Galaxy Note 7 instead

Avatar for Edoardo Maggio May 26 2016 - 10:33 am PT
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As far as Samsung goes, this week certainly is getting pretty crazy. The Galaxy S7 edge is almost at the center of it all: an eighty meter-tall, LED powered screen is turning an entire building’s facade into a billboard ad, and rumor has it that the phone may soon land in a special Batman-themed edition.

But Samsung’s other flagship, the Note, is — according to a Korean report — about to pull a Windows and jump straight to “Galaxy Note 7″…


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The best Android phones you can buy [May 2016]

Avatar for Stephen Hall May 3 2016 - 3:03 pm PT
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We’re nearing the end of the first half of 2016, and that means a lot of new Android smartphones have been announced. Starting off the year was the Huawei Mate 8 and Honor 5X at CES in January, of course followed later by Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 edge as well as the LG G5 in February at Mobile World Congress. But which ones are the best buys? Keep reading to find out…


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Android Marshmallow lands on Verizon’s Galaxy Note 5, complete with Wi-Fi calling and live broadcast improvements

Avatar for Cam Bunton Mar 4 2016 - 3:28 am PT
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Verizon is proving to be no slouch when it comes to rolling out Android Marshmallow updates to its customers. Having only recently been made available for the international unlocked Galaxy Note 5, Android Marshmallow is now being rolled out to Verizon-locked models.


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Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for Galaxy Note 5 begins its rollout

Avatar for Cam Bunton Feb 19 2016 - 6:09 am PT
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With Samsung having pushed the Marshmallow update to the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge recently, it was never going to be long before the new software landed on the Note 5. Today, SamMobile reports that some Galaxy Note 5 users internationally have started seeing Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow become available to download and install.


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Android 6.0 Marshmallow reportedly rolling out to some Galaxy Note 5 beta testers

Avatar for Cam Bunton Feb 3 2016 - 2:49 am PT
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A few weeks back, Samsung opened up an Android Marshmallow beta testing program for specific carrier models of the Galaxy S6 Edge, S6 Edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5. While we’re undoubtedly still some time away from seeing the OS update land officially for those carrier-locked devices, Samsung has started pushing out the beta-testing software to some users.


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Android Marshmallow for Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, Note 5 rolling out from next month according to sketchy leaked schedule

Avatar for Cam Bunton Jan 25 2016 - 4:32 am PT
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Samsung is historically a little behind its Android-making competitors when it comes to rolling out major software updates for its smartphones. So it’s no surprise to see that Marshmallow hasn’t yet officially landed on any Galaxy series devices. If a leaked roadmap is anything to go by, that could be about to change…


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Samsung has reportedly fixed the Galaxy Note 5’s stuck S-Pen issue

Avatar for Abner Li Jan 18 2016 - 9:00 am PT
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It is very easy to permanently damage the Samsung Galaxy Note 5—so easy, in fact, that inserting the S Pen backwards would physically break the stylus detection mechanism. Five months after the issue first surfaced, Phandroid is reporting that Samsung has made a small hardware fix to address the problem.


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Report(s): Samsung Galaxy Note 5 finally set to get European launch in January

Avatar for Cam Bunton Dec 4 2015 - 2:33 am PT
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Back when Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Note 5 and its dual-curved partner, the S6 Edge Plus, it disappointed a lot of hopeful customers by announcing the S-Pen-equipped phablet would not be released in Europe. At least, not immediately. According to two separate reports, Samsung has plans to finally bring the Note 5 to mainland Europe and the UK next month.


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Samsung will give you a $50 Best Buy gift card if you activate Samsung Pay

Avatar for Stephen Hall Nov 21 2015 - 2:23 pm PT
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Samsung really wants you to use its new payments service, and they’re even willing to give you a $50 Best Buy gift card if you get on board. To get the free gift card, you need to register on Samsung’s website and activate Samsung Pay on an eligible device between Friday, November 20th and the end of the year.

The eligible devices include Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+, and Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (of any configuration). You can get the Samsung Pay app on the Play Store, and you need to register at least 1 qualifying card within the app.

Samsung’s new BRITECELL camera sensor means much sharper, brighter images in next year’s smartphones

Avatar for Cam Bunton Nov 18 2015 - 4:45 am PT
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At an investor conference in Korea this morning, Samsung officially unveiled details about its next flagship mobile camera sensor. Dubbed BRITECELL, the camera boasts more, smaller pixels in a smaller sensor but — thanks to some clever tech — it also delivers sharper, brighter, more colorful images, even in low light conditions…


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A first look & walkthrough of TouchWiz changes coming with Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Avatar for Jordan Kahn Nov 17 2015 - 11:41 am PT
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With the latest version of Android, version 6.0 Marshmallow, reportedly scheduled to start arriving for Samsung devices at the end of the year and into next, today we get a look at changes to Samsung’s TouchWiz overlay coming in the update via XDA-Developers.

Among the changes are tweaks to the user interface (most noticeably in the notifications panel) with a new color palette that the report notes is now “ predominantly white, with the same green accents” as the previous design, as pictured above on a Note 5.

There are touches of Material design throughout, new animations, and cleaned-up menus, while some of the stock TouchWiz apps also get a fresh coat of paint. Here’s a quick look at few:
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 now ships with warning not to insert S-Pen the wrong way

Avatar for Cam Bunton Nov 17 2015 - 7:58 am PT
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A recently published YouTube unboxing video reveals that Samsung has begun shipping its Galaxy Note 5 handsets with a warning label, telling users not to insert the proprietary stylus in the wrong way. It may seem like pointing out the obvious, but Sammy has very real reasons for warning users.

When the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 launched earlier this fall, it was discovered that the device didn’t like having the S-Pen stylus inserted in to its silo the incorrect way. It’s not a fault as such, since inserting it the wrong way is user error, but the fact that this error would break the smartphone wasn’t as forgivable.

Thanks to the S-Pen’s new clickable top — and the catches which hold the stylus in place when stowed — the top would catch on the inner ‘hooks’ and either get stuck, or break them. We detailed exactly what happens in an in-depth post back when the issue first came to light.

Samsung did halfheartedly address the issue in a statement back when the problem was at its most prominent, and did so by pointing people to the user guide which shows the correct insertion of the S-Pen. Clearly though, the issues haven’t stopped since then, and Sammy wants to make it as clear as possible to Note 5 buyers that the stylus only fits in one way.

9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG Watch Urbane (first gen.) $215, Galaxy Note 5 (unlocked) $550, more

Avatar for Stephen Hall Nov 13 2015 - 12:47 pm PT
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

First-gen LG Watch Urbane smartwatch: $215 shipped (Reg. $280) | eBay

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 32 GB LTE GSM (unlocked): $550 shipped (Reg. $1,000) | eBay

New Trent Trenti S6 Transparent Case for the Samsung Galaxy S6: $3 Prime shipped(Reg. $10)

Best of Black Friday – HDTVs: 40-inch from $149, Samsung 55-inch Smart $580 (Reg. $1,200), more

Best of Black Friday – Games: Xbox One/PS4 console bundles, deep discounts on games, more

Implosion – Never Lose Hope for iOS goes free for the first time as IGN’s Game of the Month ($10 value)

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Deal: Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 5 available for $550

Avatar for Cam Bunton Nov 13 2015 - 3:23 am PT
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The holiday shopping season is so close to kicking off, you can almost feel it. Those of you looking to snag a top flagship Android smartphone at a discounted price should look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. It’s undoubtedly one of this year’s best phones, and comes with a bunch of market-leading features and specifications. Up until now though, you could only get one by coughing up close to $800.

A retailer on eBay is currently offering the high-end phablet for just $550 with the option to spread payments over six months. The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 on sale from experienced seller, Breed, comes in brand new condition in the official Samsung retail packaging and is carrier unlocked. It has 32GB built-in storage and is compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile’s LTE network, with support for bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 26.

As a reminder, the Note 5 packs in a Quad HD resolution 5.7-inch display, a fantastic 16MP camera on the back and 4GB RAM inside paired with a powerful octa-core Exynos processor. It’s powered by a 3,000mAh battery, and is compatible with fast-charging technologies through wireless and traditional plug-in charging methods.

If you want to take advantage of the deal, head on over to the eBay page and snag one, before the ‘limited quantity’ is depleted and none are left. At time of writing, more than 240 have been sold, and we don’t know how many are left.

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nexus Player $45, Galaxy Note 5 $550, USB-C cables $4.50, more

Avatar for Stephen Hall Nov 11 2015 - 1:54 pm PT
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Google Nexus Player by ASUS Android TV: $45 shipped (Reg. $100) | Newegg

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 32 GB LTE GSM (unlocked): $550 shipped (Reg. $1,000) | eBay

TechMatte 3-ft USB-C cables starting at $4.50 Prime shipped (Reg. $9), 5-ft $5 (Reg. $10)

 

First gen. Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch: $100 shipped (Reg. $150) | Google Store

Amazon Gold Box – Logitech Harmony Smart Control with App and Remote $75 shipped (Reg. $130)

Amazon Echo Smart Speaker w/ free shipping: $150 or $95 for card holders (Reg. $180)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Headphones: Skullcandy Crusher w/ built-in amp & mic in black $60 (Reg. $80+), more

BLACK FRIDAY AD LEAKS & NEWS:

Best Buy’s Black Friday ad brings deals on Apple Watch, Macs, HDTVs, games & more!

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

ULAK Cases for iPhone 6/s, iPad mini, iPod Touch and Android devices from $3 shipped (Reg. $10+)

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