The Samsung Galaxy S7 arrives this March 11, with a lot of new material. But it is also accompanied by a new version of TouchWiz, the software layer of the South Korean. With some new features designed to facilitate the life of the user, such as the Always On or Game Launcher . We spent a little time with this new OS based on Android Marshmallow to see what it really brings compared to its predecessor.
Visually very close
Those who have used one of the latest smartphone brand will feel at home: from the ignition, one perceives the “paw” from Samsung. A style which we could have done: while the Material Design will soon celebrate its two-year, see you still imposing icons that seem a bit dated today.
Fortunately, everything is very customizable and dozens of themes will restore the trend of the stock version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The resemblance to the Galaxy S6 Software is also found in the settings menu, rather visually pleasing.
the most interesting is the side of the innovations introduced by Samsung, with first the Always on mode which will display some information on screen, even when the The device is locked. By activating it, then you can choose between the calendar, clock or image.
For the first two elements, one can also choose several styles – such as the time in digital or circular format. Note that with the clock will show the number of missed calls and received messages. Clearly visible even outdoors, the Always On feature does not seem particularly energy intensive.
Regarding the lock screen, always press once on the Home before you can put his finger on the fingerprint sensor. Samsung may have been inspired to change this, to unlock the device once.
Good tools for the game
The other special concerns Samsung the video game. With a racing like the Galaxy S7, the manufacturer has created a new feature called Game Launcher. At first glance, it is a single file containing all the downloaded games, but it actually goes much further.
in addition to start all games from the same place, it offers the possibility to set the resolution and the number of images per second in order to preserve the battery. Samsung has also added three lists of recommendations based on the number of players, playing time or the number of new users per day. One way to find inspiration that complements the traditional ranking by popularity found on the Play Store
Meanwhile, the game Tools feature to optimize gaming sessions in addition to remain quiet by suppressing alerts, you. multitasking can lock the keys and return – that frame the Home button – during a game. A simple idea, but essential for those who have already found on the home screen unintentionally.
One can also make a screenshot, record and especially his part in video. A rather well thought out system that will delight those for whom a good smartphone is primarily a game console.
the photo, pro
to convince users Galaxy S6 to pay 700 euros to update, Samsung has a lot bet on the photo. The sensor from Sony offers only 12 megapixels – against 16 for the S6 – but it is supposed to capture more light and provide better rendered in dark environments thanks to its larger photosites and bright optical aperture of f / 1.7.
Added to this is the management of RAW files, the digital negative, and it directly in the native photo application. The Samsung Galaxy S6, an Android Lollipop update was allowed to shoot in that format, but it was then going through a third-party software, often paying.
The presence of the RAW format allows users informed of finely develop their photos, since the RAW file contains more details in highlights and shadows as conventional JPEG files.
We will devote a full article soon with this new Galaxy S7 picture capabilities.
on the image above, we can see the difference between (left) a JPG version generated by the smartphone and (right) a RAW file reworked under a photo processing software.
Apart from this feature, very little separates the application version photo 2016 than the previous year, except the ability to save a few seconds video before taking a photo. A kind of function Live Photos by Samsung release.
A good evolution
Other good ideas from the South Korean found the Galaxy Labs, which is in the advanced features and enables, for example, to remove the drawer applications. We are left with all the icons scattered on several pages, as on iPhone.
The advantage of this natural laboratory is to mean to Samsung if we like it or not these new features. A watch closely, hoping to see happen pleasant surprises in preview.
there is also a progress in the screenshot: it is now possible to trim the shot immediately after taking it. One can also extend vertically capture, manipulation which, among other things, to register a Twitter feed from top to bottom, the height that is desired.
But there are other elements directly related to Android 6.0 Marshmallow as the ability to individually manage permissions for different applications – perhaps one of the best advances for those who are sensitive to the protection of their data
Finally, though. Samsung makes some changes rather well thought out and welcome a whole, we regret the absence of a new, cutting edge design that would stick to the spirit of moderation instilled by the Material design . The temptation to download a theme will be great and we are happy to succumb. Samsung, in 2016 does not mean revolution but evolution and relevance.
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