INRIX working with Samsung on driving-related apps and services for the Galaxy S6

INRIX today announced that it is collaborating with Samsung on driving-related apps and services for the Galaxy S6. Both companies have worked together in the past on similar projects. The idea is to provide users with apps and services that make it easier for them to go around in their cars. One such service the two companies are working on is called “Car Mode.” By downloading and installing Car Mode on the Galaxy S6 users will be able to take advantage of a special driver friendly user interface that features large fonts and buttons with voice controls, making it easier for users to control essential features of the device without having to divert their attention from the road.

INRIX President and CEO Bryan Mistele said “Together with Samsung we’re transforming how millions of drivers navigate their world. We look forward to extending to S6 owners the time and money-saving benefits Note owners have come to expect from INRIX on their mobile devices.”

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Samsung officially introduces the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge in a new promotional video

After officially unveiling two new beautiful high-end Android smartphones yesterday at its Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event, Samsung has released two promo videos. The first promotional video focussed on the design of the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge, while Samsung is calling the second one as the “official introduction”.

The video showcases all the important aspects of these devices including their sleek new metal-and-glass design, a “revolutionary” 5.1-inch QHD Super AMOLED dual-edge display, the combination 16-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front-facing camera, the all new 14nm Exynos 7420 processor with LP-DDR4 memory, as well as Fast Charging and built-in wireless charging.

The video showcases some aspects and features of the curved display and Samsung’s new contact-less payment system; Samsung Pay. A completely new Clear View cover as well as Samsung’s battery pack make an appearance in the video as well.

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Samsung Netherlands is offering free wireless charger with Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge

Unlike its previous flagship smartphones, Samsung has removed the ability to swap batteries in the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. They feature non-removable batteries with capacities of 2,550 mAh and 2,600 mAh respectively. However, both of them have fast charging abilities as well as inbuilt wireless charging circuitry. Samsung has also showcased a new wireless charger which supports both WPC and PMA standards, which are the most prominent ones in the industry right now.

Samsung Netherlands is offering a free wireless charger asa  gift with the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. This special promotion is applicable for people those who pre-register to buy Samsung’s latest flagship devices and purchase them between April 10 to April 30, 2015. The wireless charger on the offer is worth €24.99, but interested customers can get it for free if they provide their name and email address to get the unique promotional code.

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Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge have the IMX240 camera sensor

You might have come across camera samples from the Galaxy S6′s 16-megapixel sensor. If you didn’t, you totally should, because from what we can tell looking at the samples, it’s hands-down the best camera Samsung has ever shipped on a phone. And, in agreement with our previous exclusive leaks, it has officially been established that both the Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge have Sony’s IMX240 camera sensors embedded in them, something we were able to confirm by taking a peek into the phones’ system files.

The sensor itself is paired with a lens of f/1.9 aperture, which allows plenty of light to hit the surface, often translating into high-quality low-light imaging. Also, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge offer quick access to the camera by always keeping the camera app in standby – users can double tap the home button twice when the screen is off to start taking pictures in under 0.7 seconds.

For all the details on the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, don’t forget to check out our hands-on experience.

Here are some real camera samples from the Samsung Galaxy S6

Every flagship phone’s official announcement is usually followed by the manufacturer releasing samples showcasing the prowess of the device’s camera. These samples, however, are usually touched up and processed, making them poor examples for deciding the real-life camera performance. Samsung released quite a few camera samples from the Galaxy S6 after the device was unveiled, but you can now look at some actual images that we managed to take using the S6 at MWC.

As you can see in the images below, the Galaxy S6 can capture a lot of detail and seems to handle noise very well (even when we photographed a plant, something that is often a difficult thing for smartphone cameras). Daylight imaging has always been a strong suit for Samsung’s cameras though, so while the S6′s camera is quite impressive when there is ample light, we will need to take some pictures in low-light conditions to see if Samsung has managed to improve in that area on its latest flagship.

Check out the samples below, and don’t forget to check out our hands-on experiencewith Samsung’s new Galaxy S devices!