I have a Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, you have questions — ask me!

[Andrew Martonik]

Thank you for answering my previous question. Had another quick one: does the fingerprint scanner work for Play Store purchases (or anything else besides unlocking the phone/PayPal for that matter)?

Nope, that'd require Google partnering up with Samsung for that authentication. The fingerprint scanner can be used to unlock the phone, to authenticate you in PayPal, to authenticate you in the Samsung Apps store, and to sign you in to many websites if you use the stock browser.

 

[bhatech]

Nope, that'd require Google partnering up with Samsung for that authentication. The fingerprint scanner can be used to unlock the phone, to authenticate you in PayPal, to authenticate you in the Samsung Apps store, and to sign you in to many websites if you use the stock browser.

Hmm hopefully Google will provide an api of some sort so that fingerprint scanners on phones can hook into it, since by end of this year or early next year more android phone will probably have the fingerprint scanner.

 

[Kalvin Kerns]

Hi,

I am very interested in the S6 Edge , but when I went to Best Buy to get a feel for both the Edge and regular S6, I felt that the edges of the S6 Edge were too sharp and uncomfortable to hold vs the regular one being very comfortable.

My question is, has anyone put a slim case on an Edge to see if it makes it feel easier and more comfortable to hold?

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[Daspoo]

Nope, that'd require Google partnering up with Samsung for that authentication. The fingerprint scanner can be used to unlock the phone, to authenticate you in PayPal, to authenticate you in the Samsung Apps store, and to sign you in to many websites if you use the stock browser.

For those that have experience with Samsung smartphones, how is the browser? Just curious since I always seem to find my way back to Chrome vs. the manufacturer's browser.

 

[Andrew Martonik]

Hmm hopefully Google will provide an api of some sort so that fingerprint scanners on phones can hook into it, since by end of this year or early next year more android phone will probably have the fingerprint scanner.

I would hope so. I mean currently Samsung has its APIs available for developers to have fingerprint scanning available to third-party apps... Google would just need to hook into that. Kind of how many of Google's apps have the proper hooks to work with Samsung's Multi Window feature.

Hi,

I am very interested in the S6 Edge , but when I went to Best Buy to get a feel for both the Edge and regular S6, I felt that the edges of the S6 Edge were too sharp and uncomfortable to hold vs the regular one being very comfortable.

My question is, has anyone put a slim case on an Edge to see if it makes it feel easier and more comfortable to hold?

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I used it briefly with a case on it, but I don't think it at all helps with the sharp edges. Because of the design, the cases themselves can't really cover anything on the sides... all they do is grip the top and bottom of the phone then cover the back. Still plenty of sharp edges.

For those that have experience with Samsung smartphones, how is the browser? Just curious since I always seem to find my way back to Chrome vs. the manufacturer's browser.

The Samsung browser is decent. It's fast and it works just fine... it just isn't very good looking and of course doesn't have all of the Google Account sync that Chrome does.

 

[Kalvin Kerns]

I would hope so. I mean currently Samsung has its APIs available for developers to have fingerprint scanning available to third-party apps... Google would just need to hook into that. Kind of how many of Google's apps have the proper hooks to work with Samsung's Multi Window feature.



I used it briefly with a case on it, but I don't think it at all helps with the sharp edges. Because of the design, the cases themselves can't really cover anything on the sides... all they do is grip the top and bottom of the phone then cover the back. Still plenty of sharp edges.



The Samsung browser is decent. It's fast and it works just fine... it just isn't very good looking and of course doesn't have all of the Google Account sync that Chrome does.

Thanks Andrew! I really appreciate you taking the time to listen to us and answer some questions.

I think that seals the deal then, regular S6 for me. Now to pick a color...

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[adelcastillo78]

갤럭시s6 엣지 드랍테스트: https://youtu.be/_r5BFHDnCTs

Do I have to ask the question?

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Why is she so mad?

 

[utupelo]

Does it have the wide angle selfie camera like the Note 4?

 

[Andrew Martonik]

Does it have the wide angle selfie camera like the Note 4?

It's pretty wide. It's higher MP than the Note 4 though. There's also the panorama selfie mode like the Note 4.

 

[anon(8082647)]

Just curious as to why you don't like 16:9 pics? And thanks for building this Q&A.

 

[msm0511]

Just curious as to why you don't like 16:9 pics? And thanks for building this Q&A.

I prefer 16:9 pics for on device viewing personally because the photos don't get cropped. I can see for sharing why 16:9 might not be the best option though.

 

[Cobravision]

I take more portrait shots than landscape. 16:9 in portrait mode looks silly. I'd rather take landscape shots in 4:3 and crop them later if I want a widescreen look. 12mp 4:3 saves me 1-2mb in file size.

 

[Andrew Martonik]

Just curious as to why you don't like 16:9 pics? And thanks for building this Q&A.

Most high-end camera sensors are natively 4:3 or 3:2 aspect ratio, so I'm used to it. I think that 16:9 looks very odd and really wide, and it just doesn't do justice to the frame you're shooting often.

 

[zackmack7]

Is there a double tap to wake feature on the GS6 and GS6 Edge? Does it use the home button?

 

[Aegrum]

Hey Andrew! Thanks for taking the time to answer the questions so far. With the S6 having Qi charging, does the Qi sensor have magnets in it like the Nexus 5 (and Nexus Qi charger) did? I ask because I have an AirDock, and am hoping it'll stay put through magnetism.

 

[bjs188]

I heard from a Samsung Employee that the emerald green and the blue won't come to US until August. BUMMER! I would take either of those two in a heart beat.

 

[cohoman]

Hey, Andrew. I also live in the Seattle area and currently use AT&T with my HTC One and am very happy with my LTE service. Do you think I should get the same signal strength and LTE service with the Galaxy S6 as with my HTC? I'm just a little concerned, since I haven't owned a Samsung phone in 5 years or so and I don't know if the radios are different, etc. that could affect service. Thanks!

 

[bjs188]

So based on the way you tested and with light to medium use (but little to no gaming/benchmarking), my m8 can get 30 to 40 hours with the same screen on time. I get more screen on time when gaming then you are with light to medium use.

I'm perplexed.

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no way does an M8 get 30-40 hrs per charge. I call BS on that.

 

[Andrew Martonik]

Is there a double tap to wake feature on the GS6 and GS6 Edge? Does it use the home button?

No need for any kind of tap to wake features... just press the home button and the screen comes on.

Hey Andrew! Thanks for taking the time to answer the questions so far. With the S6 having Qi charging, does the Qi sensor have magnets in it like the Nexus 5 (and Nexus Qi charger) did? I ask because I have an AirDock, and am hoping it'll stay put through magnetism.

No magnets. The phone actually slides around off of chargers pretty easily, too... It's a total no-go on my Nokia DT910, and even Samsung's new Qi charger has a tough time holding onto it. It's like the Nexus 4 all over again

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Azi87jhVA

Hey, Andrew. I also live in the Seattle area and currently use AT&T with my HTC One and am very happy with my LTE service. Do you think I should get the same signal strength and LTE service with the Galaxy S6 as with my HTC? I'm just a little concerned, since I haven't owned a Samsung phone in 5 years or so and I don't know if the radios are different, etc. that could affect service. Thanks!

I don't think you'll have any signal issues between the GS6 and any other modern phone.

 

[I Can Be Your Hero]

Not sure if you've answered this before, you can ignore it if you have: If you had to buy one, would you get the S6 or the S6 Edge? Do you feel the Edge is a compelling enough difference (either by looks, feel or function) to get it over the standard S6?