Galaxy S7 vs LG G5: Sticky Android 6 feature missing

Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5 naturally come with Android 6 to market. An important feature is however missing. It is the ability to add microSD card to the internal memory of the smartphone. What does that mean exactly?

Samsung Galaxy S7 and the LG G5 will be among the first flagship smartphones, which therefore come from the factory with Android 6 marshmallow. This means buyers of course some advantages, since they automatically benefit from numerous new software features, such as the extended rights management or Google Now on Tap. A very handy feature of Android 6 will not support both smart phones as ArsTechnica writes.

Memory expansion yes, but not fusing

But it shall not be possible with Galaxy S7, S7 Galaxy Edge and LG G5, add microSD card to the internal memory of smartphones - a feature that is at least theoretically with Android 6 now possible. Of course, both the Galaxy S7 and the LG G5 have a slot for microSD cards. This also works as it previously know smartphone users from any device. If one SD card into the smartphone, allows data to be outsource as photos, music, videos and partly apps on this.

Partitions of smartphone and SD card remain separate

However, Android 6 provides another option. Thus it is possible with the new operating system, with the internal memory of the device to melt the memory of microSD card to a partition. The SD card is formatted by the phone and can - be used with this device - until a new formatting. The manual retrieval of data deleted by this step. Rather Android decides after this step yourself how and where specific data is stored.

So in itself it is a convenient feature that also is the bargain optional. While offering a smartphone with Android 6 to after inserting the microSD card to format it and add to the internal memory. Who does not want to, the card can also just as with smartphones use an older version of Android as usual as a separate space.

Samsung does not want to confuse users

In a statement over ArsTechnica Samsung announced consciously renounce the Galaxy S7 to the new option to add a microSD card to the internal memory of the smartphone. So Samsung's claims to assume that users like to use the SD card to move data between the phone and PC. However, this is only possible as long as the card has not been formatted by the smartphone. Moreover, the risk that the user Fomatieren their SD cards lose the date data stored there.

Samsung would therefore prevent the new feature of confusion among users and has therefore disabled by default in Galaxy S7 and S7 Galaxy Edge. Whether LG has similar motives for the deactivation of the new features, is still unclear. In all probability, however, is likely to be driven by the same considerations also Samsung competitor.

Android 6.0 update for the Galaxy marshmallow S6 is finally here!

The wait is over: Android 6.0 marshmallow is for the Samsung Galaxy S6 models arrived in Europa. First, Vodafone customers can look forward to the update, others will probably follow soon.

The update to Android 6.0 marshmallow for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge has not only enabled for Europa. Vodafone has at the same time, other countries blessed with the update, such as the Netherlands, Italy and Spain, reports all about Samsung. In South Korea, the new operating software is already longer available. For the larger Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge + there's currently however no new Android software.

Update on Android 6.0 Marsha Mallow brings new features

The current update is 1.35 GB in size and brings several new features with it. For example, the Android integration of fingerprint scanner, Anpassungen of TouchWiz and the new edge functions for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. The sub-version, now distributes the Vodafone, has the number 6.0.1 and has compared to its predecessor some new emoji, and other new features in the luggage. So also the monthly security update from Google has integrated this time directly in the Android version. That makes a lot of sense, finally saves Google in this way not only itself, but also provide users with a more update cycle.

When the other Samsung devices will receive the update, still is not certain. It is planned that, according to Samsung, however, that the Galaxy S5 models will come 6.0 marshmallow to benefit from Android. If it lasts as long as the Galaxy S6, you will probably have to wait a while.

TechTech Weekly: iOS 9.2, "hump", Galaxy S7 & Lumia 950 test

This week Apple surprised with its "hump" -Hülle iPhone 6s. The update to iOS 9.2 ironed out many bugs and the iPhone 6c may be facing the release. But before that is likely to appear the Galaxy S7. TechTech Weekly clarifies what happened else this week.

1. iPhone 6s Humpback Case as a Christmas present?

Christmas is around the corner - and the beginning of the week it was announced that Apple employees will find their employer this year under the Christmas tree. Suffice it to say: The "hump" -Hülle, which was also unveiled this week, get the staff from the iPhone maker is not paid. Scorn and derision were Apple for sure, in the end, CEO Tim Cook looked even compelled to defend the new Battery Case for iPhone 6s and iPhone. 6 It's in the iPhone case quite a lot of technology.

 2.iOS 9.2 is there, the iPhone is close 6c

During the so-called Smart Battery Case is already a reality, will continue to speculate about a possible release of the iPhone 6c. Supposedly the iPhone will 6c present at a private event in March 2016, the public Apple - along with improved Apple Watch 2. After all, iPhone and iPad owners this week were pleased about the update to iOS 9.2. This software update is distinguished mainly by various bugfixes and improvements.

   3.Android 6.0.1 rolled Marshmallow

But not only Apple has been active in terms of update, also competitor Google with its Android OS was not idle - and has its marshmallow operating system updated to Android 6.0.1. However, the changes are limited: Some new emoji, security patches and some minor features the update brings with. For confusion meanwhile provided Samsung with its update policy: To get the Galaxy Note 4 apparently before the Galaxy Note to Android 6.0 5 update.

   4.Galaxy S7 Plus bigger and stronger than iPhone 6s

Better it is likely because the Galaxy S7 have, that should certainly come to the stores already pre-loaded with Android 6.0. After all, the Galaxy S7 in advance showed in a leaked benchmark - and strong as an ox and more powerful than the iPhone 6s. Shortly thereafter, we owed an accessory manufacturers the first Render Leaks to the flagship of the South Koreans. Apparently, Samsung is planning a Galaxy S7 with incredible screen size of 6 inches. On Friday, the supposed Galaxy finally showed S7 Plus in a rendering clip.

   5.Lumia 950 in the test, tips for camera and Apps

Quite as big as the Galaxy S7 Plus is the Lumia 950 is not, but at least there is also an XL version of the Windows 10-flagship - which has hit surprisingly well in our tests, and even donated a first update from Microsoft got , Especially the camera has pleased us very well thanks to excellent photos. And so good that we have put together equal 11 practical tips for Lumia-clippers. And what would a smartphone without Apps: That is why we also have the same times some exciting apps for Lumia 950 unveiled that one should look at absolutely once.

   6.Nintendo NX with futuristic controller?

The console Nintendo NX is already eagerly awaited by gamers. With an entirely new game concept, the Japanese seem to want to score as a new patent revealed. For example, the Nintendo NX should be even connect with smartphones and tablets - and thus benefit from their computing power. But pure performance were for Nintendo anyway never decisive. The new controller could even entirely new ways and consist exclusively of a display.