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Galaxy S6 to feature two curved screen edges

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There’s less than a week to wait to see what Samsung has planned to hopefully recover from the dreadful sales of last year’s disastrous Galaxy S5. The company’s flagship smartphone line is set to get its next entry on Sunday, but T-Mobile have jumped the gun a little and revealed possibly the most interesting feature of the device. The Galaxy S6 won’t have just one curved screen – it’s going to have two.

That’s clear as day in the new promotional image the international carrier tweet out this weekend, which was later confirmed by The Verge. The S6 has been feeding the rumor mill over the past few weeks, and it was widely accepted that the curved edge from the Note Edge would make its way to the new smartphone. I can honestly say I didn’t see it coming to both sides of the device however.

The curved edges allow for some interesting applications, such as preserving battery life by only displaying notifications on the slanted side for easy reading. I’m not sure how both edges will now by used in tandem with the rest of the screen, and I hope Samsung has something more elegant than simply duplicating the displays based on the angle of the phone. The S6 will also be doing away with the faux leather back of the S5, in exchange for a far more traditional all-metal finish. About time too.

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Samsung is set to officially unveil the S6 this Sunday. HTC will be doing the same. If you primarily graze in Android pastures, then this is basically silly season for you. I felt that the HTC One M8 took the crown last year, but Samsung definitely has something to fight for. If the S6 really flops, I worry about their standing as a top smartphone producer.

Let’s just hope that “Six Appeal” isn’t the official tagline for the phone. Makes me cringe every time.

Last Updated: February 23, 2015

48 Comments

  1. RinceThis

    February 23, 2015 at 14:37

    Looks stunning, but the six appeal? It’s like it was made up by some interns who had recently watched that kak 50 Shades of Dismay.

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    • Captain JJ the crafter

      February 23, 2015 at 14:38

      I’m assuming there were six interns? Otherwise there’s just no point anymore. 😉

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    • Blood Emperor Trevor

      February 23, 2015 at 14:40

      I think you’re missing something rather obvious here. It has 2 curved edges… with 6 appeal… 6 / 2 = 3.

      HL3 CONFIRMED!

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  2. Captain JJ the crafter

    February 23, 2015 at 14:37

    Just wait until Apple starts doing this, then they’re sommer going to sue Samsung because reasons.

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    • Hammersteyn

      February 23, 2015 at 14:40

      They did XD

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  3. Hammersteyn

    February 23, 2015 at 14:39

    Pfffft they are so far behind
    http://i.imgur.com/JY1yUWyl.jpg

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    • Blood Emperor Trevor

      February 23, 2015 at 14:41

      It’s not a bug, it’s a feature.

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    • RinceThis

      February 23, 2015 at 14:47

      I thought the bend only came with the latest updates? You know, the updates that make the phone waterproof too.

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      • Jaded_Reprobate

        February 23, 2015 at 14:49

        That would be the same update that allows you to charge it in the microwave?

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        • RinceThis

          February 23, 2015 at 14:50

          YES! Open the doorway to hell! http://i.imgur.com/sNC7nod.gif

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          • Blood Emperor Trevor

            February 23, 2015 at 14:50

            You keep your mouth shut!

          • RinceThis

            February 23, 2015 at 14:53

            Why are you so MEAN!?

          • Blood Emperor Trevor

            February 23, 2015 at 15:08

            It makes me happy. Why don’t you want me to be happy? :/

          • Blood Emperor Trevor

            February 23, 2015 at 15:08

            It makes me happy. Why don’t you want me to be happy? :/

          • Hammersteyn

            February 23, 2015 at 14:55

            Lindsy?

          • Spaffy

            February 23, 2015 at 15:04

            This is disturbing to watch.

          • Michael

            February 23, 2015 at 15:06

            Oscar likes it.

          • DJSkippy

            February 23, 2015 at 15:33

            Looks like a Sony Ericsson to me. A result of the unholy discontinuation between the two companies?

        • Timmy_1988

          February 23, 2015 at 15:04

          Agreed, journalism at its worst. ” the dreadful sales of last year’s disastrous Galaxy S5″. Sounds like western propaganda to me.

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    • Darren Peach

      February 23, 2015 at 15:08

      Is this for real ?

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      • Darren Peach

        February 23, 2015 at 15:15

        What planet am I living on….

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        • Darren Peach

          February 23, 2015 at 15:17

          On the other hand, I learned a new word. jingoistic….

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      • Hammersteyn

        February 23, 2015 at 15:17

        No, it’s someone trolling the phone, there was an issue with it bending

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        • Darren Peach

          February 23, 2015 at 15:21

          Yeah, I googled it. I feel stoopid.

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          • Hammersteyn

            February 23, 2015 at 15:32

            XD

    • Darren Peach

      February 23, 2015 at 15:08

      Is this for real ?

      Reply

    • David

      February 23, 2015 at 15:10

      Nothing some Firmware can’t update.

      Reply

  4. Raven

    February 23, 2015 at 14:41

    The S5 was hardly a flop. It still sells loads. It was a flop in design and iteration, but hey it was waterproof and had powersaving modes to last for days. That had me interested in getting one, but more solid metal build is something that is gonna do it well.

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  5. R1ker

    February 23, 2015 at 14:41

    Do we know yet what time we can expect the phone in South Africa. I am due for an upgrade in March but would wait a bit longer if I have to

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    • Sgt. M

      February 23, 2015 at 14:51

      My S5 got stolen so now I’m waiting for this as well

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    • FoxOneZA

      February 23, 2015 at 15:40

      We should get it with a worldwide launch.

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  6. Nahuel Graziani

    February 23, 2015 at 14:56

    Jokes aside, does anybody feel like the side would be an inconvenience?

    I have particularly big hands and they pretty much wrap around my S4 and sometimes touch things on the screen which they shouldn’t. I worry that the sidebar might become annoying during normal usage if it accidentally touches one of the side features.

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    • Hammersteyn

      February 23, 2015 at 15:01

      It’s something new to get used to I guess. Also they’d have to design a new body glove for the phone.

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    • Tbone187

      February 24, 2015 at 09:11

      If it were on the other end, you could control is with your fingers…makes more sense…

      Reply

  7. Viking Of Science

    February 23, 2015 at 15:15

    I’ve already decided to go for the One M9 when it’s released. It is upgrade time for me after all… 😀

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    • HappySoul In

      February 23, 2015 at 15:32

      Sadly if you have M8, the M9 doesn’t seem worth upgrading as per the latest leaks 🙁

      Reply

  8. DJSkippy

    February 23, 2015 at 15:24

    Caprica Six
    Thats where I could see the ‘Six (sex) Appeal’ bit you know, being a (an)droid an all

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  9. Mossel

    February 23, 2015 at 15:38

    But why? My 4s still runs smooth as 3 years ago.

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  10. m3n4ce

    February 23, 2015 at 16:21

    I’m also due for an upgrade on 1 April, so eagerly waiting to see what will on show next week. Have to decide between S6, M9 or Sony Z4 (if announced)…. Choices choices…. On a different front, my Tablet is due as well, and there nothing tickling me atm…. Unless Sony Z4 Ultra is heading our way soon.

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  11. fred

    February 23, 2015 at 20:48

    hope it can make and take phone calls

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  12. ultraviolet

    February 23, 2015 at 23:39

    i thought this was a site about gaming? why is there a article about a phone on here?

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    • Tbone187

      February 24, 2015 at 09:09

      coz u can game on a phone I reckon.

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      • ultraviolet

        February 24, 2015 at 16:18

        shame theres no ‘mobile’ section then…..

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    • Geoffrey Tim

      February 24, 2015 at 16:20

      We do quite a bit of tech/hardware/gadgets coverage in addition to gaming.

      Reply

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