Samsung Releases Unlocked Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge In The US

The unlocked versions of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are now available in the US. These phones are for those who don't want to be locked into a contract with a carrier for 2 years and those who want the freedom to choose their plans. They are available on AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon and US Cellular. You can nab one straight from Samsung's website, but you can also get either of them from various distributors and retailers, such as Amazon, Best Buy and Target. As always, expect to pay more up front for an unlocked device. The Galaxy S7 will set you back $670 and the Galaxy S7 edge will cost you $770.

Batman Has His Own Themed Galaxy S7 Edge

Samsung has made a Batman themed Galaxy S7 Edge. The smart phone is styled after the Injustice: Gods Among Us, the phone now comes in black and gold with some Batman flair. The phone will include Batman wallpapers and Injustice, a Batman themed hard case, a Samsung Gear VR headset and an actual gold Batarang. The handset will made available in early June, but only in select territories like China, Russia Singapore, Korea and Latin America. 

Samsung Announces The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge now include support for microSD cards with up to 200 GB of storage to complement the 32 GB of onboard storage. The U.S. will only receive 32 GB variants of the devices while some regions will receive a 64 GB version alongside the 32 GB version. The devices also support IP68 water and dust resistance, which means that the phones can be submersed in up to 5 feet of water for 30 minutes. The S7 comes with a 3,000 mAh battery, while the S7 Edge comes with a 3,600 mAh battery. The S7 Edge has received a larger 5.5-inch display (both devices sport the quad HD Super AMOLED display in the Galaxy S6). The rear camera in the S7 and S7 Edge is now 12 megapixels, it has larger pixels that let in 56% more light than the S6. It also comes with a f/1.7 aperture that lets in an additional 25% more light. The camera sensor's shape has also changed, moving from a 16:9 ratio to a 4:3-like ratio. The camera can also focus 3 times faster than the S6 thanks to its new dual pixel system, which uses every pixel as a "focus pixel," according to Samsung. 

Both the S7 and S7 Edge  are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 processor. Samsung notes that some regions of the world will still receive S7 devices powered by the Exynos chips. Both devices also have 4 GB of RAM. Neither phone is equipped with the new USB-C port, with Samsung instead opting to continue with Micro USB due to its compatibility with its Gear VR headset and being the more mature technology. The phones both run Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Samsung's TouchWiz interface. The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge will be available on all 4 major U.S. carriers on March 11. The S7 will come in black or gold color options while the S7 Edge will come in black, gold or silver. Samsung didn't reveal prices, but said they will be roughly in line with last year's prices. Pre-orders will begin February 23. Users who purchase an S7 or S7 Edge between February 23rd and March 18th will receive a free Gear VR headset. What do you think of the The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge ?     

UPDATE 11/3/16 - The S7 Edge now has a new color scheme: Coral Blue. 

Samsung Teaser Shows That The Galaxy S7 Will Be Water Resistant

Samsung has released a new teaser video ahead of the Galaxy S7’s official unveiling that confirms that the device will have a water resistant design. In the teaser video below, which promises “this is the next level,” Samsung shows off that water-resistant design in a rainy forest. It also confirms the return of S Health and built-in wireless charging that doesn’t require special cases. The video also confirms the Galaxy S7 edge will look almost identical to the Galaxy S6 edge, just a bit larger. What do you think of the S7 having a water resistant design ? 

Samsung Pay Coming To The U.K. With The Galaxy S7

Samsung has confirmed the service will go live in Europe in early 2016, and it promises to tell us more during its Unpacked event at Mobile World Congress. Head of Samsung Pay Nathalie Oestmann, confirmed that the service will launch in Europe this year, and promised Samsung would reveal more about its rollout plans for the U.K. at Mobile World Congress, where the Galaxy S7 will be revealed. Samsung Pay is only available in South Korea and the U.S. at the moment. The company needs to be in more places if they want to try and get ahead of Apple and Google. What do you think of Samsung Pay ? 

Pre Order The Galaxy S7 And Get A Free Gear VR

According to AndroidWorld, those who pre-order the Galaxy S7 series before it launches on March 11 will get a free Gear VR headset. You’ll be able to place your order soon after Samsung announces the Galaxy S7 on February 21, but the handsets won’t actually be available until March 11. Those who buy before March 10 will be eligible. We’ll have to wait until Samsung confirms this along with how much the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will cost. 

Samsung To Announce The Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge Later This Month

Samsung will announce the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge on February 21 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Similar in design to the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S7 has slightly more curved edges, with a more pronounced front-facing camera. The Edge is reportedly 5.5 inches, while the regular Galaxy S7 is reported to be 5.1 inches. To read more about the rumored Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge click here. 

Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge To Feature A 3D Touch Like Display

According to The Wall Street Journal, Samsung's  Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are due early next year and will feature a pressure-sensitive display that functions similarly to 3D Touch on iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. The next-generation Samsung smartphones will reportedly also feature USB-C ports that provide up to a full day's charge in under 30 minutes, and improved cameras that are optimized for low-light photography. The Wall Street Journal says the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge will launch in the U.S. in March. What do you think of the next-generation Samsung phones having similarly features as the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus ? I believe thats just how it goes it the world of tech. You take an existing technology and make it your own and add to it.