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.

MWC 2016: Sony Xperia X, X & X unveiled Performance

Unlike Samsung and LG Sony made a big secret about which Mobile Innovation at the MWC is placed in the focus 2016th Now it's out: The Japanese have introduced a new smartphone series called Sony Xperia X. If they inherit the Xperia Z series?

Even in advance of the official press conference at MWC 2016 is a picture of a new smartphone from Sony leaked. Evan Blass, better known as evleaks tweeted a picture of a Sony Xperia "PP10", where it must have this event was still to the internal code name of the device. Later on Sunday Sony made it namely officially unveiled a new smart phone series before: Sony Xperia X. The first of these, the Sony Xperia X and the cheaper Xperia XA. A high-end model is also available, the Xperia X Performance. This is but for now not make it to Germany.

Sony Xperia X and XA: This can be the mid-range models
As a new flagship Sony Xperia praises to X. The smartphone from the upper middle class wants to score with his camera equipment. The rear camera dissolves not only with 23 megapixels, but also has a predictive auto focus, which can calculate the position of moving objects in advance. The front camera has at least 13 megapixels. Inside the 5-inch phones with full HD display, a Snapdragon operates 650 six-core processor with 3 GB of RAM. The internal memory can store 32 GB, but can be expanded via microSD card up to 200 GB. The 2620 mAh battery keeps the manufacturer by up to two days.

It is clearly settled including Sony Xperia XA with 13-MP rear and 8MP front camera. The smartphone with edgeless display is with its 2300 mAh battery but also hold up to two days and offers the 16 GB internal memory, the possibility of adding a microSD card.

Release date & price
Impress Dere data provides the Sony Xperia X performance in high-quality metal design with quick launch camera, fingerprint sensor and a curved 5-inch full HD display. However, there is now at least not make the top model in the X series to Germany. Sony Xperia X and Xperia XA celebrate their release, according to Sony press release in late May. The stronger of the two models will cost 599 euros, the stripped down version fails with 299 euros. Both devices are available in four colors and with Android 6.0 Marshmallow delivered.

Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z3 +: Update on Android marshmallow comes

Again and again, the update has been delayed on Android 6 marshmallow for Xperia Z5 and Co., but now it seems finally ready. From the beginning of March, the date in Europe is to be rolled out.

At least in the UK, the Xperia Z5, the Xperia Z3 + and the Xperia Z4 Tablet from 7 March with the update to Android to 6 Marshmallow be supplied. The announced Sony Xperia GB via Twitter. The Z5 offshoot Xperia Z5 Premium and Xperia Z5 Compact obtain the software update. Whether the beginning of March may be the general European launch date for the release of Android 6 marshmallow, but remains unclear.

announced Android update since the end of December 2015
Actually in late December 2015 it was reported about an imminent rollout of the latest version of Android for current Xperia devices. Most recently, Android was 6 at Sony but only in an extended beta phase that seems but finally finished. But beware: Various Sony divisions had already been mentioned in the past, release data on various topics via social media, which were not complied with.

Besides the mentioned Xperia devices also smartphones and tablets may 6 marshmallow hope for the update to Android: these are the Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. Also be updated Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia M5, C5 Xperia Ultra, Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia C4. Xperia devices should benefit from a longer battery life with Android 6 Marshmallow - especially the snooze mode is to provide more efficient power management in standby. What new features you should know 6.0 necessarily in Android, we have put together in a separate guide.

Announced LG Stylus 2: Another LG smartphone

Shortly before the launch of the LG G5 conjures LG with LG Stylus 2 another smartphone from the hat. The 5.7-inch smartphone comes with a stylus and comes with Android 6.0 marshmallow.

LG has now the middle class smartphone LG presented Stylus 2 in a press release. As the name suggests, the device will be operated with an attached stylus. The display measures 5.7 inches diagonally and solves in a simple HD resolution with 1280 x 720 pixels. As a processor quad-core CPU comes with 1.2 GHz is used, the memory is 1.5 GB RAM. The rear camera shoots images with a resolution of 13 megapixels, which puts it in good Selfie Cam 8 MP. The internal memory of 16 GB can be expanded via microSD.

LG Stylus 2 with Android 6.0 and special stylus features
The operating system Android will already be pre-installed 6.0 marshmallow, a replaceable battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh should provide enough stamina. The LG Stylus 2 has a thickness of 7.4 millimeters and brings 145 grams on the scale - making it thinner and lighter than the LG G4 Stylus. In addition, the smartphone has special stylus features. If the stylus is removed from the device, it automatically opens a popup menu with shortcuts to Pop Pop and Memo Scanner. The device will be on sale in two colors: titanium, white and brown. Both the price and the release date of the LG Stylus 2 will be announced by the manufacturer.

Just yesterday, the South Korean company presented new models from the Specialist X series. Apparently to this Sunday not distract from the actual highlight. On this day the court will G5 revealed.

Android 6.0.1 for Samsung Galaxy S6 is already being tested

The latest Android 6.0.1 is apparently already being tested for the Samsung Galaxy S6. An update of Galaxy S6, S6 Edge Galaxy and Galaxy S6 Edge + to version 6.0 is expected according to current information in January 2016th

That Samsung is working on a marshmallow updates to its main smartphone flagships, is already known. Now a new Bench market entry in the database of Geekbench points out, however, that already is being tested Android 6.0.1 for the popular Galaxy S6. This suggests that Samsung plans to launch the latest version of Android soon to its current top model.

Samsung Jumps directly to Android 6.0.1?
If the Galaxy S6 might even get directly Android 6.0.1 and Android 6.0 does not, then the owner should be happy addition to the usual changes via the recently published Emoji Packet of Google. Only the beginning of December had published with the 6.0.1 update over 200 new icons for the Emoji keyboard from Android developers. These are so far however only ready for the Nexus devices from Google.

Marshmallow in January for eleven Samsung devices
Only on Tuesday a new report had appeared, which Samsung plans marshmallow update for the Galaxy S6 in January 2016th Even the Galaxy S6 Edge and Edge Galaxy S6 + will run with Android 6 from the beginning of next year. Overall, Samsung plans updates for eleven smartphones in January alone. More devices will also be updated in the coming months to the current Android version.