Samsung Debuts Galaxy Note7 With New S Pen, Gear VR Headset, and Gear 360 Camera

[9081094]

said day when people think rip-off gimmicks are cool.

Rip off? From what?

 

[falainber]

Is battery removable? And how long does it take for the iris scanner to let you in?

The battery is not removable. Iris scanner is fast but may be confused by glasses or contact lenses. It probably makes sense to use it only when higher security is desired (for example, for banking apps).

 

[EricTheHalfBee]

No. They accounted for people's stupidity this time.

You mean the stupidity of Samsung engineers for missing such an obvious design flaw.

 

[Michael Goff]

I don't know who. But someone who is really passionate in high tech and the brand Apple. Also someone who doesn't only look at sales numbers. Someone who is passionate in bringing the best tech to their customers instead of milking them out. Someone who doesn't abandon his loyal customers who made this company great.

I've often wondered if Phil Schiller or Craig Federighi would be better fits as CEO. What do you think? Both have an engineering background as far as I know.

Edit: Or maybe Bob Mansfield?

 

[vmistery]

Android doesn't update the same way iOS does. Core apps aren't tied to OS versions.

-sent from old ass S5... on the latest available public OS, Marshmallow.

True but meaningless to most. I'm most concerned about security updates and OS improvements which Android is not that good at.

 

[Dirtydutch]

Apple fanboys incoming... It's a amazing device which offers so much more than current iPhones. If it ran iOS i'd choose it over an iPhone...

Well that's the main caveat now isn't it. Pretty much the most important thing is the OS and how smooth it runs. As stated by many the A10 benchmarks will outperform all the way through next years galaxy s series as well, like Apples flagship always does

 

[MrX8503]

So much whining. Go out and buy the Note 7. When you buy gadgets based on specs over usability, you always lose. What's funny is that the 6S is the one with the superior silicon.

 

[pat500000]

I like samsung AND apple...but this samsung been doing good these days. That note with oculus goggle...360 device....design. The only problem is UI...
I'm in. IP 68...not for diving...but good for showering....

 

[EricTheHalfBee]

Android doesn't update the same way iOS does. Core apps aren't tied to OS versions.

-sent from old ass S5... on the latest available public OS, Marshmallow.

Wait, are you comparing App updates to something like security updates (which almost always require you to update Android itself)?

Guy at work got Marshmallow 7 months after it came out for his Note 5 (which he got 2 weeks after it came out). I find that pathetic.

 

[ramonabynes]

If you're on AT&T, you get a Gear S2 3G.

I'm on At&t.. I think I'm.. shaking right now

 

[thering1975]

I'm interested in seeing how accurate this iris sensor and algorithm is. If this works as good as TouchID or Samsung's current fingerprint reader, then this could be the deal maker. I think the Note 7 so far looks promising from the videos and I doubt the upcoming iPhone 7 is going to be much different than the current generation iPhone. If it does turn out disappointing, I'll be no doubt jumping ship after years of owning the iPhone and being disappointed as the years have gone by.

Seems pretty swift 5mins is the bit that shows the iris scanner

 

[falainber]

True but meaningless to most. I'm most concerned about security updates and OS improvements which Android is not that good at.

Most OS (iOS that is) improvements are actually app improvements in Android so you get them updated regularly. Actual big OS updates nowadays are rare both in iOS and Android. Samsung flagship phones now receive regular security updates (monthly?)

 

[Kashifnawaz85]

I recently switch from Galaxy S6 to iPhone 6s, but really guy I'm planing to switch again to Samsung. No doubt Apple has great hardware and software combination but not like Samsung. The AMOLED screen and camera on Galaxy S6 is far batter than 6S. So now seriously considering Note 7 or S7 Edge.

 

[H2SO4]

I still find it hilarious that Samsung, pre-iPhone 6, misread what Apple was doing with "curved glass" and thought they meant curved screen, and doubled down on this idea...and now they are stuck pretending like anyone ever wanted that.

So what did they mean then?

 

[69Mustang]

I'm interested in seeing how accurate this iris sensor and algorithm is. If this works as good as TouchID or Samsung's current fingerprint reader, then this could be the deal maker. I think the Note 7 so far looks promising from the videos and I doubt the upcoming iPhone 7 is going to be much different than the current generation iPhone. If it does turn out disappointing, I'll be no doubt jumping ship after years of owning the iPhone and being disappointed as the years have gone by.

From what I've read, it's pretty accurate but more importantly, pretty limited. No 3rd party support allowed yet. I've read the best implementation will be in a corporate environment with KNOX/Iris/Fingerprint as an additional layer of security in sensitive environments. Kinda like a hyper 2FA (yes, yes I know it's not 2FA, just trying to give a simple mental picture). For consumers, there seems to be no compelling use case outside of novelty... right now.

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

I have to admit, on paper this seems really amazing. Seems to blow everything from Apple out of the water.

Oh and then of course despite having a larger screen than the plus (5.5" -> 5.7") it still manages to be 5mm shorter, 4mm narrower, and only 0.8mm thicker.

 

[9081094]

I've often wondered if Phil Schiller or Craig Federighi would be better fits as CEO. What do you think? Both have an engineering background as far as I know.

Edit: Or maybe Bob Mansfield?

I think they should look outside for a replacement. Someone like Elon musk or so. He's not afraid in taking risks. Phil Schiller definitely not. He's a marketing man. Craig Federighi has to do what he does best.

If iPhone 7 will be what the rumors say it will be.... I'm sure Apple loses its cool. It already lost its cool in Europe.

 

[mi7chy]

if the phone works fine with 2GB, does it matter?

There's a thing called future proofing. 2GB might be adequate for iOS 9.x but the next iPhone is rumored to have 3GB to able to handle the additional features of iOS 10. There's also split screen multitasking that benefits from more DRAM but Apple may decide to keep that an iPad Pro exclusive to force people to buy both an iPhone and an iPad. Samsung, on the other hand, has had 2GB, split screen multitasking, iOS 10 features and more since 2012.

 

[fel10]

iOS 7 was a blatant rip off of android. And you can't tell me that devices like the Surface Pro didn't influence the iPad Pro. I find it comical that Apple hardcore iFans will shout from the mountain top that "so and so stole from Apple" Yet when Apple blatantly copies...you get the "oh, well that's different" bs excuse

Dont gorget the new Apple TV motion control was a clear rip off of the Wii

 

[EricTheHalfBee]

Well that's the main caveat now isn't it. Pretty much the most important thing is the OS and how smooth it runs. As stated by many the A10 benchmarks will outperform all the way through next years galaxy s series as well, like Apples flagship always does

Software has always been the most important.

As I asked in the other thread, can anyone name me any native 64bit Android Apps that can actually utilize the processor? Because I have a bunch of them on my iOS devices.

 

[pat500000]

I was disappointed by this article. I was hoping to hear more about that Pokemon game.

or "how the kid who was playing PK go got kidnapped."

 

[JayIsAwesome]

but when the competition is pushing out higher resolution displays, better battery life, faster charging, wireless charging, waterproofing, 64GB base storage (when Apple MIGHT finally go to 32GB) etc. and Apple is about to release the 3rd version of the iPhone 6 with the same screen as the 2010 iPhone 4, it's incredibly frustrating and has me looking elsewhere sadly and I hate it.

But...but...but....Apple doesn't need this! High resolution display? Nobody needs this! B/c a 750p screen is totally ok in 2016! 16gbs is plenty for the average consumer! Wireless charging is a gimmick! Gimmick, I say! Waterproofing? Nobody needs that! Nobody needs to have their phone in or near water!

 

[matjamca]

I'm almost sorry to say it because I said I'd never buy another Samsung phone, but this Note7 is very very tempting.

I'm really frustrated with Apples slow, almost standstill, progress with the iPhone - especially if the iPhone 7 Plus is as lacklustre as the rumours suggest

 

[Roykor]

You'll be back. Using Android (even Marshmallow or Nougat) after using iOS is like going from a high end sports car to a 10 speed bike. There is no comparison.

Wel, i am a iPhone user for many many years. And i am switched to a Samsung S6 and its great. I guess its more about how attached someone is to a brand. I like the products that Apple makes. But I am not married to their brand and I refuse to play down everything that is not made by Apple and sheer for everything that is Apple. The Samsung plus the new android version is a very decent phone and OS.

 

[5105973]

oh, and free Gear Fit 2 or 256gb sd card when pre-ordering. I'm feeling... conflicted right now lol

The only conflict I'm feeling is whether to order it in blue or black and to go for the Gear Fit 2 or the 256 FB sd card.

I do think the new iPhones are going to offer some impressive features. iPhone 7 in a way parallels Note 7 in that both are offering welcome refinements to familiar form factors and features while disappointing core fans in doing so.

I think Note 7 takes their hardware refinement a step further with a more refined edge which shows they have been listening to their customers. But they're still disappointing some of their core base just as Apple is by not living up to rumored RAM allotments and not returning to the user replaceable battery that core Android fans seem to place great value on. And they are coming out with this too soon to upgrade the processor and OS from the ones used in the S7.

Apple is disappointing core Apple fans, no pun intended, by failing to offer new display technology and few exterior design changes.

Fans of either would be well served to focus on what has been done. In the case of the Note 7 it is all decently impressive once you get past disappointments over specs.

It remains to be seen what iPhone 7 will offer. There is a lot to be said for stability...if iOS still offers that. And I fervently hope it does!