A walk through Samsung's new Galaxy Labs' selection of experimental features
posted by Chris P.
/ Mar 30, 2016, 9:31 AM
With this disclaimer out of the way, it's time we dive in and explore the only two features available within Galaxy Labs: app drawer removal, and Quick Call. As you're about to see, the "experimental" tag is no joke, as we couldn't actually get the latter to work no matter how many tries we tried.
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- Display 5.1" 1440 x 2560 pixels
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- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, Quad-core, 2200 MHz
- Memory
- Storage 32 GB + microSDXC
- Battery 3000 mAh(28h 3G talk time)
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- Camera 12 MP / 5 MP front
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, Quad-core, 2200 MHz
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15 Comments
2. tyrionTheWise unregistered
You have the exynos S7 for like 2 weeks now and no battery test yet. The only reason I think worth not publishing it is that it probably beat the iPhone.
posted on Mar 30, 2016, 9:43 AM 17
5. PapaSmurf
Posts: 10457; Member since: May 14, 2012
Probably will. iPhone 6S battery sucks. Now the 6S Plus is where it shines.
posted on Mar 30, 2016, 9:51 AM 2
9. tyrionTheWise unregistered
I haven't tried that yet, Probably because it costs like 1500$ here, so no one of my friend has it. But the 6S battery drains fast while using it.
posted on Mar 30, 2016, 9:59 AM 2
6. xperiaZlover
Posts: 202; Member since: Nov 15, 2015
You are right PA is very biased.
posted on Mar 30, 2016, 9:52 AM 3
11. Krstr
Posts: 1; Member since: Mar 30, 2016
That's correct. I am really satisfied with battery on exynos version of s7 edge . It is cca 30 to 40 percent better as my previous s6. I can play with the all day long and still got one day usage easily . If you don't use it heavily you can achieve 2 days.
Also phone is very snappy. I had every Galaxy since S1 came out and also had note 3,4,5 but every one has more or less lag but this one is finally without lag.
posted on Mar 30, 2016, 10:18 AM 3
7. xperiaZlover
Posts: 202; Member since: Nov 15, 2015
Good features by samsung.
posted on Mar 30, 2016, 9:53 AM 0
8. xperiaZlover
Posts: 202; Member since: Nov 15, 2015
Good features by samsung.
posted on Mar 30, 2016, 9:53 AM 0
18. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
An experimental app that didn't work properly? Well, that is why it's called an "experiment" in the first place. lol.
Also the calling feature does work, I think it was your accent. All voice assistants have issues with accents and context.
posted on Mar 30, 2016, 4:02 PM 0
19. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
The downside to having the apps on home screen. When you ahve so many home screen, it actually slows the UI of the device down. This is true of all UI's including and especially this other company I know.
I tried this feature and if you push your apps into a folder of the same category, this means less screen draws and the UI will stay fast.
I put my most used apps on one screen and then I have only one app tray screen. I havent put all apps on the home screen in ages. I rather they be separate. To me, going to a second screen is equally as fast as clicking the app tray icon.
