According to estimates given by two research firms, sales of phones Samsung continued to rise while those of the Apple brand have continued to decline. The Korean manufacturer thus continues to widen its lead with nearly a quarter of global smartphone sales.
The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge focused Samsung
According to estimates by IDC the Korean manufacturer had managed to sell 77 million devices in the second quarter of the year which represents an increase of 5.5% compared to last year. Apple for its part would have managed to sell 40.4 million iPhones, its flagship product, which represents a significant 15% decline in sales of its flagship phone.
IDC Samsung would capture 22.4% of the global smartphone market while Apple no longer would weigh only up to 11.8%. Strategy Analytics, another firm, give fairly similar numbers by assigning 22.8% of global market Korean manufacturer and 11.9% in the US automaker. According to the two research firms, output models jewels of the Samsung brand S7 and S7 Samsung Edge in March have boosted sales of the manufacturer.
Samsung should continue to widen the gap by the end of the year
analysts of the two research firms estimate that the early August release of the Galaxy Note 7 PHABLET should allow Samsung to sit even more the position of leader of the Korean manufacturer. Experts also believe that Apple is struggling to renew its iPhone and disappoints more. The Apple brand not manage to raise the enthusiasm and SE iPhone should not help the US giant.
The analysis firms also show a slowdown in smartphone sales confirmed. Experts note that since the beginning of the year, sales are stagnating. Samsung therefore continues to prance top seller and Apple, with only 11.9% of sales, is now closely followed by the Chinese manufacturer Huawei with 9.4% market share.
The iPhone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S8 are they the kings of autonomy? Every smartphone owner can attest: the battery of mobile devices is a real everyday problem. But all this could change with the recent technical advances. The iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy 7 S8, and round home button, might indeed be the first smartphones on the market to be equipped with new generation processors engraved in 10 nm. Behind these technical terms, the new processors that will equip 2017 smartphones, iPhone and Samsung Galaxy 7 S8 in mind, be more energy efficient and increasingly powerful. The iPhone 7 will indeed have the right to the new A10 processor, while the Galaxy S8 will be entitled to last Qualcomm processor, the Snapdragon 830 raised for the first time this week. These new processors are expected to be less energy and give the iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S8 a boost level autonomy .
Autonomy, problem number 1 smartphone
If the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a step ahead side autonomy from the current iPhone 6s, Apple should make its delay with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7s / 8, and so adjust one of the strongest criticisms of the phones of the Californian brand. In order to maximize the use of energy, Samsung uses on its phones AMOLED screens that have the ability to turn on only necessary pixels. The iPhone 6s does not benefit from the same technology but that could change soon with the smartphone headed to next year, it is rumored that Apple and Samsung have even signed a contract on this. With ever more energy-efficient screens and processors consume less battery, the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy 7 S8 may be the most autonomous smartphone market. Yet it remains much progress to make on that side: Go Pokémon players know something, we even advise their external batteries. Good news for you?
Clamshell phones are not dead! We can now even speak of clamshell smartphones thanks in particular to Samsung. It seems also that the firm has a new introduction.
Samsung is one of the few manufacturers with LG, n ‘ have never given up the clamshell size despite its declining popularity. Obviously, the phone market has evolved since its first appearance but the firm has adapted. clamshell phones, it went to the gate Android smartphones and it seems that the launch of a new model is coming. This would be the Galaxy Folder 2 and has already been certified in China according to a report TimesNews , which reveals the way its main technical characteristics.
Android Marshmallow on a WVGA screen of 3.8 inches
far from the W2016, the latest model of its kind launched by Samsung, the Galaxy Folder promises to be an input range smartphone rather than premium . Point dual screen here. There would be one. It should further be content with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels display, for a diagonal of 3.8 inches. At least the chipset will not be worth it. It should be a quad-core model 1.4GHz. A configuration reminiscent of Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 but the certification body does not generally reference. This remains to be confirmed.
In any case, this chipset is accompanied by 2GB of RAM to run Android in its latest version. Understand 6.0.1 (Marshmallow. If still add to this 16 GB of RAM (with possibility of extension with microSD cards up to 200 GB), enough to connect to 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, of 8 and 5 megapixel camera and a 2000 mAh battery in an unpretentious frame. from the images, it should be plastic.
the only finally are missing information closer to launch. neither price nor release date have not yet filtered. however, it seems logical that the Galaxy Folder 2 remain relatively affordable given its equipment, although we are never safe from a bad surprise as was the case with the LG Smart Wine arrived home to 219 €. the clamshell smartphones are rare, and it pays … Note however that this should not affect us too much in this case as Samsung usually reserves his Asia .
As you know, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will be presented on 2 August. Unlike his predecessor, he should embark USB Type C, current Gear VR helmets are therefore not compatible. A first image we unveil his replacement, dressed all in black.
This photo tells us not much more. If not this color, the headset looks identical to the previous model. To the point of wondering if he did not simply limited view of the “Batman”. Anyway, the wait is coming to an end, the presentation will be on Tuesday.
As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is expected to review and corrected lighter interface and minimalist that the previous. Level technical specification, it should carry a scanner IRIS, a new more powerful S-Pen, a slightly curved screen and is water resistant as the Galaxy S7. Still on rumors and indiscretions, a video of Note 7 prototype was recently leaked on the social network Weibo:
The highly anticipated Galaxy Note7 Samsung will be officially unveiled on 2 August is in four days but the most impatient of you can rest assured you imagine that two months after revealing its design and dimensions worldwide exclusive (read: Galaxy Note 6 and Note 7: Rendering 3D video and recent rumors dated)., your devoted servant has obtained all official press photos of the new Korean smartphone and its selling price, release date and all its technical features. it’s not all because you will also be able to discover the new version of virtual reality helmet GearVR! …
First, I can now confirm that the Galaxy Note7 who inherited the line of Galaxy S7 edge was assembled around a metal frame, with glass back measuring up to 153.5mm wide 73.9mm to 7.9mm thick and 168g on the scales. It should be noted in passing that the assembly is waterproof and dustproof (IP68 certification)
from a purely technical point of view, we note that the Note7 that will come with the Android 6.0 operating system Marshmallow embellished with TouchWiz overlay EtiquEdge is equipped with a Super AMOLED screen with curved side edges measuring 5.7 inches diagonally with a resolution of 2560x1440px, a processor with eight cores clocked at 2.3GHz with 4GB RAM support, a dual camera pixel 12 Megapixels (f / 1.7) with optical stabilizer that can capture video at UHD screen, a front camera of 5 megapixels, a reversible USB type-C, an authentication system by reading fingerprint scanner coupled with Iris, is powered by a 3500mAh battery and embeds 64GB internal storage which can be expanded using a microSD card (256GB +).
the Note7 is obviously accompanied by his famous pen S Pen now waterproof and with a level of pressure brought to 4096 and a time of less than 50ms latency.
Meanwhile, the new GearVR which measure 207mm wide by high and 122mm depth of 98.5mm and weighs 300g vacuum (116mm against 198mm x 90mm x for the current version) is now compatible with USB type-c and sees his field vision expanded to 110 ° (96 ° against the old version). Note that the new GearVR remains compatible with the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge +.
Finally, note that Galaxy Note7 will be sold beginning September France (probably 02/09), around 850 € . The GearVR is meanwhile available next month.
the Galaxy Note 7 is not even out yet that fans already seized rumors about the Galaxy S8! The designers have left 91mobiles speak their talent by offering us the concept of a modular Galaxy S8.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 has time before him before pointing the tip his nose. Not enough to stop provided 91mobiles the imagination of designers. These had fun imagining what would look like a modular version of the Samsung Galaxy S8 . And the least we can say is that the result is successful!
Galaxy S8: a modular concept of the smartphone
But what is a module? These are components which clip the smartphone to offer new features. Currently there are some Modular smartphones , which allow users to customize their phone as they wish.
The Galaxy S8 that awaits us is breathtaking. Among the examples shown in the video, we can see a module that provides the ability to use a 360-degree camera . We also see modules for adding speakers, a heart rate monitor or even a video projector!
Galaxy S8: a concept that can be created
Modular smartphones are booming right now? . The last example sold to date is none other than the LG G5. Google also working on a modular smartphone with the mysterious Project Ara . It is unthinkable that Samsung is not attentive to this market.
The first steps initiated by his virtual reality helmet, the Gear VR can at least serve as an index. This VR helmet indeed works by clipping the latest smartphone from Samsung with the Galaxy for example S7 and S7 Edge. According to rumors, the Galaxy S8 will focus on the virtual reality offering a 4K display. The Korean firm has always had at heart to be placed on the pediment of innovation could see in the modules an opportunity to distinguish themselves from the competition.
We will in any case what cogitate pending presentation of the Galaxy S8 in February 2017 .
After a very successful flagship in 2015, Samsung continues its momentum by offering what feels like an evolution of the Galaxy S6. However, we find a slightly revamped design, more power, some highly anticipated features and above all a new photo sensor.
Samsung Galaxy S7: the
At first glance, difficult to differentiate the Galaxy S7 of his predecessor. The metal and glass are still on the agenda but as the aircraft released last year was perfectly flat on both sides, the back of the new flagship store is slightly curved. And in terms of grip, it changes almost everything. In addition to its visual appearance not unpleasant, this finish allows the smartphone much better hold. The breakdown insurance and breaks should be less essential this time, especially for those not wishing to protect their device by a shell.
A still perfect screen
At the back, the camera is much less than protuberant that of S6. Samsung is it managed to reduce its size? Certainly. The manufacturer may also (very) slightly cheated by adding a small layer thickness to the smartphone (barely 1 mm extra). The S7 is also a bit heavier than the S6 with 152g against 138g. In the hand, it is not disturbing anything. Generally, we must get to the evidence. It stands there definitely the best Android market smartphone, the Galaxy S7 Edge apart.
Despite a screen size – 5.1 inches – similar to the previous model, Samsung has managed to offer a significantly narrower and less top unit. It is therefore even less wasted space around the slab Super AMOLED Quad HD. The screen does not differ fundamentally from that of the Galaxy S6 but after all, why change something already close to perfection?
Not surprisingly, the picture is beautiful, very detailed and very colorful. The infinite contrast ratio and brightness reaches 600 cd / m² make optimal comfort, even when it comes to read or watch videos in full sun. Although this is not a very large size, the Galaxy S7 should also convince large consumers of videos, rather prone to PHABLET
the players have come to see what
however, there is the processor side change. In France, we are entitled to a new Exynos 8890 to 2.3 Ghz coupled with 4GB of RAM, against a 2.1 Ghz Exynos in with 3GB last year. Samsung boasts provide an apparatus 30% faster than its predecessor, with a gain of 64% graphics power. Since we must talk numbers, we compared the AnTuTu benchmarks. With the key to an increased overall score of 32% and 53% in 3D. So we can say that the manufacturer was quite realistic in its estimates.
With this level of performance, it is obviously not confine to Candy Crush Saga. Moreover, the device is clearly designed for the game with its new Game Launcher way to consolidate all its games in one place. Under Epic Citadel, one is near 60 frames per second. ultimately results very close to those of the Galaxy S6. Gourmet titles like Real Racing 3 or Asphalt 8 will run without a hitch. It certainly will take many months – even years – before the S7 finds too limited to fare turn a game in good conditions
All of these high-end components obviously make the user experience a pleasure, as the menus are fluid and reagents. RAM allows to take full advantage of multitasking without any slowdown. The only – very light – just the flat fingerprint sensor. After the arrival of devices like the Nexus 5X 5X or Honor, we expected a near-instantaneous release when the finger on the Home button. Yet there is still a slight delay, no one can be explained.
The three surprises from Samsung
In contrast, Samsung has booked real surprises at the Galaxy S7 equipment. The return of the seal, and even improvement with IP68 allowing immersion under 1.5m of water for 30 minutes. Without going to take a shower with his smartphone was enough to cope with rain showers.
autonomy has also been reworked, including a battery that goes from 2550 to 3000 mAh. The results of our measurements are up this gap. When the Galaxy S6 held in 8:33 versatile autonomy, it now spends more than 10h. In video playback, the latest model is 4:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. against his predecessor. As for Web surfing, it borders against the 20h 5:30 p.m. for the S6. With these advances, Samsung hits hard in one area that arouses more expectation on the part of users.
The third nice surprise is the return of the microSD slot for adding up 200 GB of extra storage. With an offer that is confined to a model of 32GB of storage – of which 7 are taken by the operating system, not a luxury. Samsung has however not integrated Adaptive Storage offered Marshamallow Android. An option to merge it with microSD storage internal storage and thus to install applications directly on the map. The brand justifies its decision by his fear that users remove important data from their device by mistake. One would however appreciated having the choice, especially when consuming lots of music and we love download Spotify or Deezer content to listen offline.
the overlay software also approximates the previous model, with a version of TouchWiz based Marshmallow. We regret that Samsung continues to impose its design, too far from the spirit of Google Material Design. There is also the option Always On that displays constantly certain elements on the screen, even when it is locked. Without being revolutionary, the overlay software offers some interesting progress, we further discussed at a dedicated test.
a small disappointment photo
If we were to remember only one thing from the press conference by Samsung – except in the arrival rockstar Mark Zuckerberg, this is certainly the shift at the picture. Going from 16 to 12 megapixels, the brand made a strong choice, to reduce the definition to leverage larger photosites and better aperture (f / 1.7). All in order to offer the best in low light possible result
After our photos tests, the results are not conclusive. If the photos are actually brighter in dark environnment, we slightly lost in details. Finally, the overall good quality remains the appointment, with different types of defects. When the scene is well lit, smoothing operated by the software is sometimes too advanced, offering made less natural than on a Samsung Galaxy S6. We also note a slight loss of quality on the periphery of the image. Regarding the smoothing, it is hoped that this defect, certainly related to the software processing will be corrected later. In conclusion, the Galaxy S7 is excellent in photo, certainly among the best. But it seems that photos taken in good conditions suffer slightly the efforts to manage the dark environments. Finally, as announced by Samsung, the development is done with impressive speed. But those few tenths earned are they worth the effort? To find out, we compared the latest Samsung camera with competition in a dedicated test.
Meanwhile, the video is still very satisfactory, fluid, very well stabilized and rich details. The capture 4K is it, quite impressive. Despite slight deformation movements, rendering is very accurate, with colors perfectly managed.
Released in March, the latest catalog of high-end Samsung Galaxy S7, is one of the flagship products of the year in the world of Android. Often discounted, you will find in this guide the best rate for this smartphone. Want to crack without paying full price? Then you are at right place.
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