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Thoughts on Motorola's "Edge to Edge" Screen?

I was following the live blog today on the new Razrs, as I was with Verizon and wanted one when they came out, but moved to ATT and got the Skyrocket instead. Which I have not to this day regretted, as it is the most complete package in a phone I have owned. So much so that i have felt little desire to upgrade to anything new, including the GS3. Especially including the GS3, which seems to follow this new trend of incremental design and feature upgrades.
I've been waiting for some entirely new feature to catch my attention, as NFC and SAMOLED and actually usable cameras did before. The edge to edge rumors really piqued my interest, as I have recently been struggling to understand the need for the top and bottom bezels to be so large, especially since ICS and up has on screen navigation keys which are, to me, exactly the kind of intuitive and unique feature Android should be shooting to incorporate across the range.
Anyhow... the Razr M's Edge to Edge screen is not impressing me. I compared bezels and it appears only slightly smaller than our skyrocket's bezels, not to mention still having that pointless bezel up top and bottom. Any opinions?
On a side note that new iPhone screen looks rediculous. Let's copy Android's 16:9 ratio but leave the gigantic bezels that Android doesn't even exaggerate that much anymore. Or Since 2011.

trevorwhopkins said:
I was following the live blog today on the new Razrs, as I was with Verizon and wanted one when they came out, but moved to ATT and got the Skyrocket instead. Which I have not to this day regretted, as it is the most complete package in a phone I have owned. So much so that i have felt little desire to upgrade to anything new, including the GS3. Especially including the GS3, which seems to follow this new trend of incremental design and feature upgrades.
I've been waiting for some entirely new feature to catch my attention, as NFC and SAMOLED and actually usable cameras did before. The edge to edge rumors really piqued my interest, as I have recently been struggling to understand the need for the top and bottom bezels to be so large, especially since ICS and up has on screen navigation keys which are, to me, exactly the kind of intuitive and unique feature Android should be shooting to incorporate across the range.
Anyhow... the Razr M's Edge to Edge screen is not impressing me. I compared bezels and it appears only slightly smaller than our skyrocket's bezels, not to mention still having that pointless bezel up top and bottom. Any opinions?
On a side note that new iPhone screen looks rediculous. Let's copy Android's 16:9 ratio but leave the gigantic bezels that Android doesn't even exaggerate that much anymore. Or Since 2011.
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No side-bezel is stupid because everytime you pick up your phone you'll be tapping something. Also, top/bottom bezel is important.. not useless. There's a camera, microphone, speaker, and light sensors there.

Edge to edge screen......very interesting, only thing is the top and bottom bezel is required for proximity sensor and other sensors as well as camera.The onscreen capacitive buttons doesn't sound that bad but I like them off the screen. Just personal preference.
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whosgotlag said:
No side-bezel is stupid because everytime you pick up your phone you'll be tapping something. Also, top/bottom bezel is important.. not useless. There's a camera, microphone, speaker, and light sensors there.
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Well, it is really not "edge to edge":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2uWYrID1y4

Well then if I continue to see this crap about "reported" it will be considered as trolling, breaking the rules!, so just report (if you really do report at all) and wait for us to action. Thread locked as this topic has nothing to do with Sky Rocket.

Anybody waiting for this over the Note 4?

Hey all
I for one will be waiting for this over the Note 4 (when it finally arrives in the UK) The curved screen technology really appeals, the slightly reduced battery capacity really does not bother me that much, for me its a small price for such an intriguing new feature. As the rest of the specs are pretty much identical to the Note 4, its down to who feels this new design is worthy of the wait.
Who's in? and how do other members feel about the extra screen real estate?:good:

ForumNinja said:
Hey all
I for one will be waiting for this over the Note 4 (when it finally arrives in the UK) The curved screen technology really appeals, the slightly reduced battery capacity really does not bother me that much, for me its a small price for such an intriguing new feature. As the rest of the specs are pretty much identical to the Note 4, its down to who feels this new design is worthy of the wait.
Who's in? and how do other members feel about the extra screen real estate?:good:
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I think I'm in your camp too. The only thing is, I have read some obscure articles claiming that this might not actually come to market for some time due to production issues and the curved glass. My contract renews in November, so hopefully we'll hear some more news before then.

jeffreybc55 said:
I think I'm in your camp too. The only thing is, I have read some obscure articles claiming that this might not actually come to market for some time due to production issues and the curved glass. My contract renews in November, so hopefully we'll hear some more news before then.
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My contact is up in October, but will move over to a SIM only contract until available. I can live with my faithful note 3 a little longer:highfive:
Lets hope the rumors are untrue, first time in a while I've been truly excited about an upgrade. :good:

Yep waiting on this one.... The note 4 is too close to my note 3 to be interested in it.

Waiting ... :highfive:

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I'm on Verizon, living in the Greater Manchester Metroplex (actually, a little rural town but it sounds good). The odds of our corporate store having the Edge - even ONE - are dismal. So I'm going to have to order it online at 12:00:01 AM the day of release... or pre-order, whichever comes first.
I'm really hoping I can get the Edge, although one part of me is hesitant: the MODDER part of me.
How much development will there be for the Edge? Will there be sufficient quantities of stock to satisfy the demand on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon? Or will each U.S. carrier have maybe 50 of these things? Will developers even bother with it? Or will there be enough of a supply that developers will embrace it, root it, bootstrap it and create custom ROMs?
That is my question...

I'm waiting on this as well. At first, when I saw the details on the Note 4 when Samsung had their introduction, I was relieved because I knew I would save money since there was really nothing(in my opinion) worth upgrading from a Note 3 for.
But once I saw the info on the Note Edge, I was excited because I knew that I wanted to get it(and slightly disappointed because I thought I would be saving money on a phone upgrade this year.).
From what I've seen on the net, the Note 4 should launch in the United States sometime in October. Hopefully this means the Note Edge will launch in November.
The thing I really like about the Edge is that it will be very useful in multitasking since the access to app shortcuts will be on the Edge display. This will really increase productivity in my opnion. Even with the smaller sized battery, it should be fine since we can use the Edge display to check on notifications, etc. without waking the main screen.

I am still on my good 'ol Note 2. I wanted to original upgrade to the Note 4 until I saw the Note edge. Just wish they would give out some info

I have a GFlex now and impatiently waiting for the Edge!!!!

If the Note Edge is <$1000, I will definitely get it regardless of custom Roms, support, or reduced battery issue, simply because I want to do my part as to motivate Samsung in trying something new to smartphone world. Samsung took pioneer steps that no one else has taken for the good of the whole, instead of most company out there who only goes after their profit.
Only 1 question I still have regarding the Edge, and this is after watching all videos, articles of it. If we can turn on the curve screen for notification and such without turn on the main screen, then how do we plan to do so? I mean, should I press the power button? or a home button? Or whatever button? Wouldn't pressing those physical buttons turn on the main screen as well? Please someone tell me...

doanthaitu said:
If the Note Edge is <$1000, I will definitely get it regardless of custom Roms, support, or reduced battery issue, simply because I want to do my part as to motivate Samsung in trying something new to smartphone world. Samsung took pioneer steps that no one else has taken for the good of the whole, instead of most company out there who only goes after their profit.
Only 1 question I still have regarding the Edge, and this is after watching all videos, articles of it. If we can turn on the curve screen for notification and such without turn on the main screen, then how do we plan to do so? I mean, should I press the power button? or a home button? Or whatever button? Wouldn't pressing those physical buttons turn on the main screen as well? Please someone tell me...
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Edge screeen activates with swipe over it.....
Its some how like KnockOn...!
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ipsuvedi said:
Edge screeen activates with swipe over it.....
Its some how like KnockOn...!
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Hmmmm, wouldn't it burning battery, like Swipe-to-Wake? Since it's always detecting gesture, kinda defeat the "saving juice by not turning on main screen" idea.

doanthaitu said:
Hmmmm, wouldn't it burning battery, like Swipe-to-Wake? Since it's always detecting gesture, kinda defeat the "saving juice by not turning on main screen" idea.
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The g3 has a similar kernel that stays awake at all times, and it doesn't really impact battery life
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doanthaitu said:
Hmmmm, wouldn't it burning battery, like Swipe-to-Wake? Since it's always detecting gesture, kinda defeat the "saving juice by not turning on main screen" idea.
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It cosume same battery as led watch.....
The swipe detection is fully baked by company....not by thirdparty which drain battery...so not to worry about much battery draining
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doanthaitu said:
If the Note Edge is <$1000, I will definitely get it regardless of custom Roms, support, or reduced battery issue, simply because I want to do my part as to motivate Samsung in trying something new to smartphone world. Samsung took pioneer steps that no one else has taken for the good of the whole, instead of most company out there who only goes after their profit.
Only 1 question I still have regarding the Edge, and this is after watching all videos, articles of it. If we can turn on the curve screen for notification and such without turn on the main screen, then how do we plan to do so? I mean, should I press the power button? or a home button? Or whatever button? Wouldn't pressing those physical buttons turn on the main screen as well? Please someone tell me...
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ipsuvedi said:
Edge screeen activates with swipe over it.....
Its some how like KnockOn...!
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Yea I think that the edge would be a swipe like the note 3.
if i reach for my phone the screen lights up and tells me the time and miss calls, email etc...
so I can seen samsung making a setting for picking which screen to be active for swipe.
also I believe the power button would be map for the full screen on. And they will probably have swipe over just for the side screen. It means sense to me but let's see of they do it.

I'm thinking of getting the Note 4 when it drops since the Edge doesn't look like it'll be for sale until early next year. I'm on T-Mobile so technically I could "JUMP" after 6 months (April). Whatever phone I get, strong development support is a huge factor.

ForumNinja said:
Hey all
I for one will be waiting for this over the Note 4 (when it finally arrives in the UK) The curved screen technology really appeals, the slightly reduced battery capacity really does not bother me that much, for me its a small price for such an intriguing new feature. As the rest of the specs are pretty much identical to the Note 4, its down to who feels this new design is worthy of the wait.
Who's in? and how do other members feel about the extra screen real estate?:good:
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I was at the UK Samsung Experience. store at Stratford and was told the Edge is not coming to the UK as an official device release.

i'm waiting for Edge. I think if Australia release is 5th Nov, US would be before that. All carriers still have this as "coming soon". I wish Samsung was as aggressive as Apple in marketing and releases.

Just heard this will be a very limited release. Not for the UK or US.

what can the edge do again over the s6

went to a best buy.
only thing i saw was the contact thing, which is just a tab.
i tried turning the screen off to see if i can get the edge to display anything, but the BB demo kicks on.

GreeleyXda said:
went to a best buy.
only thing i saw was the contact thing, which is just a tab.
i tried turning the screen off to see if i can get the edge to display anything, but the BB demo kicks on.
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It's not a long list. But..they could easily add new things. And do it via the play store. Be cool if they released an api for it.

could somebody list them? im guessing the best buy demo wasnt letting me do everything

GreeleyXda said:
could somebody list them? im guessing the best buy demo wasnt letting me do everything
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rubbing up and down the side reveals a clock and some other screens. There is a way to add a score ticker and stock ticker to it, but the BB demo blocks it.

cant do too much but I do use an app called Sidebar and i use it A LOT so the edge will come in handy for that app. also will be using an app called drupe that recently released. to take advabntage of the edges. i still cant believe i spent 998 on a phone though. im not telling people how much i paid for it. they'll be quick to judge

deepen915 said:
rubbing up and down the side reveals a clock and some other screens. There is a way to add a score ticker and stock ticker to it, but the BB demo blocks it.
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so it wasnt just me, the demo does block things.
trustedreviews.com/opinions/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-features
thats all of them right?

deepen915 said:
rubbing up and down the side reveals a clock and some other screens. There is a way to add a score ticker and stock ticker to it, but the BB demo blocks it.
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Watching a video review, that function looks very laggy. Rub rub, the phone thinks for a while, and then the clock appears. I think it's too slow to be useful. They should have added something like Moto Active Screen or MS Glance Screen onto these phones.

You guys have to wait. The edge will become more and more functional with updates.

GreeleyXda said:
went to a best buy.
only thing i saw was the contact thing, which is just a tab.
i tried turning the screen off to see if i can get the edge to display anything, but the BB demo kicks on.
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I don't think it does anything the regular S6 can do. The dual edge glass is pure aesthetics.

Maknora said:
You guys have to wait. The edge will become more and more functional with updates.
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is that what happened with the note edge?

Just wait till the modding community take a look at it.

Yes

The S6 Edge has few extra features that the S6 doesn't have.
Peoples Edge
Edge Lighting
Notification
News Ticker
NIght Clock
& 50 mAh more battery than the S6.

Note Edge or Note 4? Looking for input

Hi guys, I'm looking for input on my next phone. I've read through the edge vs note 4 threads but most are almost a year old so I'm looking for some updated info.
I currently have an S4 and have narrowed down my future options to the Edge and Note 4. I like the idea of having the edge screen but wondering if it's actually useful. Some comments in the old threads mentioned the lack of development for the Edge. Is that still true? I don't do anything crazy with my S4...It's rooted and I really like xposed and wanam. I haven't done ROMs or anything like that.
I guess my main question boils down to...can I root an Edge and have xposed? Is there anything else I should know about or take into account when evaluating the two phone options?
Thanks!

Note Edge is unique, one of a kind phone. It is the first and also the last of its own product line. Edge screen is very useful. The edge on s6 edge and s6 edge+ are gimmick. Retarded Media killed Note Edge. I'm so mad about that.
Development for Note Edge is basically dead. But i have no issue using my Note Edge without root or any modification.
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But root works perfect on this device, so does exposed. If you're looking for roms the note 4 is better. But if you can live with stock TW I would choose Edge.
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Sounds like the Edge can do everything I would need it to. Thanks for the help, guys!
If anyone else has input, I'd love to hear it.

Almost forgot, I must emphasize that I'm talking about root on F/FY device. Other versions I don't know really. Maybe someone else does?
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I have Sprint, which might be the P model.
Some things I've read say that the fingerprint scanner isn't very good/accurate on either the Edge or Note 4. What has your experience been? I don't know much about that feature but one proposed solution I read said to fill multiple fingerprint slots (there are 5?) with the same finger and that greatly improves the accuracy.

pholt33 said:
I have Sprint, which might be the P model.
Some things I've read say that the fingerprint scanner isn't very good/accurate on either the Edge or Note 4. What has your experience been? I don't know much about that feature but one proposed solution I read said to fill multiple fingerprint slots (there are 5?) with the same finger and that greatly improves the accuracy.
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I swear a lot of people these days are retarded. I love my Note Edge and I am super pissed the Media killed it. Anyways the finger print scanner works wonders for me. I actually prefer the slide method instead of pressing and holding. It just feels faster.
I saved my right and left middle finger, and my right and left thumbs and it works perfectly. You just need a slow but steady swipe. Its perfect. Seriously i am bamboozled by how much this phone din't take off but I am happy I own one.
Even when I am walking around campus and girls see it, they are all impressed by what the Edge Screen can do. If you a power user, the Note Edge is the last true great phone made for us. I am using the T Mobile version on MetroPCS

I have 915g note edge and i am very happy with it. I have rooted it and have installed xposed alongwith the custom rom. I am on 5.1.1. The casing and covers for note edge are less as compared to note 4
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tabish84 said:
I have 915g note edge and i am very happy with it. I have rooted it and have installed xposed alongwith the custom rom. I am on 5.1.1. The casing and covers for note edge are less as compared to note 4
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Does 5.1.1 bring back the camera button on the Edge Screen or is it still on the main window as it was on 5.0.1. Also are notifications back to only being on the Edge Screen or are the still popping up?

After getting feedback from you guys as well as Note 4 owners, I decided to buy the Edge. It should be here tomorrow - I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. Is it tomorrow yet?!
After doing more reading, I will likely get: a spare TrendOn battery with charger, maybe a screen protector (possibly KlearKare), and a case or bumper. Case selection seems pretty limited. I use a Caseology (TPU?) on my S4 and like that it's not bulky, has moderate texture, and wasn't expensive. Are theresimilar options for the Edge? Depending on what's available, I've also thought about getting a case like that and then cutting out most of the back, leaving the leather back exposed while protecting the edges.

Not sure about cases. I only use my OEM Flip Cover. Its perfect. Also the phone with the cover makes it easy to kung fu grip the phone really strongly. Have yet to drop the phone

Alarmmy said:
Note Edge is unique, one of a kind phone. It is the first and also the last of its own product line. Edge screen is very useful. The edge on s6 edge and s6 edge+ are gimmick. Retarded Media killed Note Edge. I'm so mad about that.
Development for Note Edge is basically dead. But i have no issue using my Note Edge without root or any modification.
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I agree. ..
This is the best phone ever made cos of the edge and it won't have a successor!!!!!!!!!!
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edo101 said:
I swear a lot of people these days are retarded. I love my Note Edge and I am super pissed the Media killed it. Anyways the finger print scanner works wonders for me. I actually prefer the slide method instead of pressing and holding. It just feels faster.
I saved my right and left middle finger, and my right and left thumbs and it works perfectly. You just need a slow but steady swipe. Its perfect. Seriously i am bamboozled by how much this phone din't take off but I am happy I own one.
Even when I am walking around campus and girls see it, they are all impressed by what the Edge Screen can do. If you a power user, the Note Edge is the last true great phone made for us. I am using the T Mobile version on MetroPCS
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I agree.
On the swipe... set it to swipe up. Much easier.
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pholt33 said:
After getting feedback from you guys as well as Note 4 owners, I decided to buy the Edge. It should be here tomorrow - I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. Is it tomorrow yet?!
After doing more reading, I will likely get: a spare TrendOn battery with charger, maybe a screen protector (possibly KlearKare), and a case or bumper. Case selection seems pretty limited. I use a Caseology (TPU?) on my S4 and like that it's not bulky, has moderate texture, and wasn't expensive. Are theresimilar options for the Edge? Depending on what's available, I've also thought about getting a case like that and then cutting out most of the back, leaving the leather back exposed while protecting the edges.
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Best case is leather flip. ...

Get Note Edge. The International version preferably.

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Get Note Edge. The International version preferably.
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Yes SM-N915F or SM-N915FY

While I do love my edge, do be aware that compare to note 4 owners, you will be treated with unbound discrimination . Unfairly, cool case companies refused to make cases for this phone. Nobody wants to work on root for it. Gear vr doesn't fit. Glass screen protectors failed to be produced. Extended battery cases choices are very slim. You will be worst that a second class citizen. At least that's how I feel since I got this phone. Anyway, rant over.
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same here. i actually have the Note 4 and the Note Edge. i loved my Note 4 with a passion but i appreciated the edge display and capabilities. it was gimmicky but it did have a use-- notifications without unlocking the phone, the marquee feel to it, and shortcuts to some other key functions of the phone right there without having to swipe and search my app drawer. the only drawback that I'm experiencing is that the battery life seemed to be killed with the 5.0.1 update, (not to mention i have the Verizon variant, so it took FOREVER just to even get THAT much.) i'm considering going back to my Note 4 just for this reason, but i'm searching the forums to see if there's any kind of resolution or suggestions for it. without root and any other major development for the phone, i'm kind of stuck. but i hope that you enjoy yours.

I found a solution to the battery problem.I downgraded back to KitKat from 5.0.1, thats after doing everything I can to solve the battery issues with Lollipop even with a fresh install of stock. I think il be staying for awhile with this. By the way i have SM-N915G
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Yeah Kit Kat will always be the only home for the Note Edge proper. Short of finding custom ROMS. Its depressing how the only phone to actually try something different and Do it pretty damn well will never ever get a sequel. This phone wows everyone I show to it. The positive response I've gotten from Apple users that wanted to buy it alone tells me that the public just was never given a chance to try it.
Also I wish there was a harder version of the Flip Case. I dropped my phone on concrete and it got a scratch and now that crack keeps spreading lol. Its still barely noticeable with normal use. But its noticeable when the screen is off. Pissed of at lack of support will never ever let this phone go until something more revolutionary comes out. Its just that damn good. Power use the edge screen like no other

True, i was about to trade my edge for Note 4. For battery,accessories, & more choices of custom ROMs but after being satisfied with KiTKat i think il hold on to this. I actually wanted to try Nexus 6P.I'll see in the future.Note 5 without sd card slot really turned me off its so difficult to say goodbye to the note series.
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True, i was about to trade my edge for Note 4. For battery,accessories, & more choices of custom ROMs but after being satisfied with KiTKat i think il hold on to this. I actually wanted to try Nexus 6P.I'll see in the future.Note 5 without sd card slot really turned me off its so difficult to say goodbye to the note series.
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For me I can't. I have bad ADD so I need to have a phone that will allow me to jot down things on the fly. The Edge was the perferct answer. Cannot ever see myself use another phone without a stylus.
I just really really really really hope another manufacturer or Samsung themselves go back to being more revolutionary and market well to make another Edge phone with actually functionality. If they don't, I'l;l buy two more Note Edge when they get cheaper so I can have backups. Thats how much I love this phone. I use my phone like a computer, especially because I am in school
Actually, today, I got a date just by showing this girl I met at a school diner my phone. I used the phone as a social thing too. Samsung needs to start marketing their stuff better

Is S7 Edge A Possible Replacement For Note Edge?

Trying to follow the latest on Samsungs recent announcements...
Sounds like there are "big" edges on a 5.5 inch screen?
Does this mean they will be proper edges like in the Note Edge?
What would you make of the fall in size from 5.6 to 5.5?
Could there still be a Note 7 Edge announced later?

MSK1 said:
Trying to follow the latest on Samsungs recent announcements...
Sounds like there are "big" edges on a 5.5 inch screen?
Does this mean they will be proper edges like in the Note Edge?
What would you make of the fall in size from 5.6 to 5.5?
Could there still be a Note 7 Edge announced later?
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For me, I've grown addicted to the wider screen on the Note edge so I probably would not go for Samsung's latest (although I could change my mind!). I'm sure camera and performance are great. Some other phones that look interesting are the Le Eco Le Max Pro (formely LETV) and the upcoming vivo. I don't know whether they will work well on US networks. Regardless, this may be a good year for various offerings...
http://www.gsmarena.com/le_max_pro_...sd820_smartphone_to_go_on_sale-news-16838.php
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...-leak-and-show-off-the-dual-edge-display.html

MSK1 said:
Trying to follow the latest on Samsungs recent announcements...
Sounds like there are "big" edges on a 5.5 inch screen?
Does this mean they will be proper edges like in the Note Edge?
What would you make of the fall in size from 5.6 to 5.5?
Could there still be a Note 7 Edge announced later?
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I've had the Note Edge since day one and love the phone. However battery life hasn't been all that great for me the last couple of months and its also been giving problems. Not to mention that it wont be long before Samsung stops with the updates or takes forever to push out to Note Edge devices. And even tho it has the s pen I never saw myself using it much. Not concerned about the difference in screen size as I use mostly in landscape mode anyway. After seeing the Samsung event Sunday I've given it some thought and put my pre-order in today. I'll take the bigger battery, wireless charging, better processor, more memory and always on display over the wider screen. I know I could always wait for the next Note upgrade but I'm too dam impatient! . Oh, and I like the fact that Samsung is giving out the Gear VR and a 6-game bundle supposedly worth 150 dollars.

mscion said:
For me, I've grown addicted to the wider screen on the Note edge so I probably would not go for Samsung's latest (although I could change my mind!). I'm sure camera and performance are great. Some other phones that look interesting are the Le Eco Le Max Pro (formely LETV) and the upcoming vivo. I don't know whether they will work well on US networks. Regardless, this may be a good year for various offerings...
http://www.gsmarena.com/le_max_pro_...sd820_smartphone_to_go_on_sale-news-16838.php
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...-leak-and-show-off-the-dual-edge-display.html
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I like the wider screen also.
New phones are always going to be progress with a few hits and misses.
However the functionality of the note edges edge is so important to me that it's almost a non negotiable for my next phone.
That's why I am keen that new Samsungs have "real functional" edges.

jez924 said:
I've had the Note Edge since day one and love the phone. However battery life hasn't been all that great for me the last couple of months and its also been giving problems. Not to mention that it wont be long before Samsung stops with the updates or takes forever to push out to Note Edge devices. And even tho it has the s pen I never saw myself using it much. Not concerned about the difference in screen size as I use mostly in landscape mode anyway. After seeing the Samsung event Sunday I've given it some thought and put my pre-order in today. I'll take the bigger battery, wireless charging, better processor, more memory and always on display over the wider screen. I know I could always wait for the next Note upgrade but I'm too dam impatient! . Oh, and I like the fact that Samsung is giving out the Gear VR and a 6-game bundle supposedly worth 150 dollars.
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New phones are always going to be progress with a few hits and misses.
I carry a spare battery when I know I am likely to need it. .. only been caught out once so far.
However the functionality of the note edges edge is so important to me that it's almost a non negotiable for my next phone.
That's why I am keen that new Samsungs have "real functional" edges.
No one has been able to clarify if the s7 edge has a "proper" edge

MSK1 said:
New phones are always going to be progress with a few hits and misses.
I carry a spare battery when I know I am likely to need it. .. only been caught out once so far.
However the functionality of the note edges edge is so important to me that it's almost a non negotiable for my next phone.
That's why I am keen that new Samsungs have "real functional" edges.
No one has been able to clarify if the s7 edge has a "proper" edge
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I can see your point with the wanting the wider screen but correct me if Im wrong you still have the same functionality of the edge screen that you have with the note edge. Perhaps the note edge panel may be a bit wider. Both the S6 edge and the S7 edge still have the edge display which will show clock, notifications and with the s7 you have a new edge panel that swipes open and makes it useful to access applications using one hand. I mainly got the Note Edge so I can see notifications and sport tickers without having to open my phone but now I dont use it as much since I got a Gear S2. Plus I want to be able to use Samsung Pay and Note Edge will never get it.

jez924 said:
I can see your point with the wanting the wider screen but correct me if Im wrong you still have the same functionality of the edge screen that you have with the note edge. Perhaps the note edge panel may be a bit wider. Both the S6 edge and the S7 edge still have the edge display which will show clock, notifications and with the s7 you have a new edge panel that swipes open and makes it useful to access applications using one hand. I mainly got the Note Edge so I can see notifications and sport tickers without having to open my phone but now I dont use it as much since I got a Gear S2. Plus I want to be able to use Samsung Pay and Note Edge will never get it.
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I don't know about the s7 Edge but the s6
Edge certainly has inferior functionality to the note Edge......
I am hoping that s7 Edge is more like the Note Edge (from an edge perspective)... I can live with any other changes but can't live without a proper Edge.
......see below for an extract from a review talking about edge differences between Note and S6.....
The Note Edge SDK can not be used with the S6 Edge, and as such all of the existing content panels are useless. To make matters worse, you can’t do anything beyond the 4-core functions present in the S6 Edge and thus there is no potential to tweak or tinker. Edge Lighting, People Edge, Information Stream, and Night Clock: all of these could technically be done on a normal “flat” phone, just with slightly less comfort.
Why did Samsung strip away the real functionality of the Edge Display?
Edge Lighting has the side of the screen light up when you get a phone call or receive a notification. People Edge allows you to color-coordinate the lights with up to 5 contacts. Information Stream is similar to the ticker feature mentioned earlier on the Note Edge, and Night Clock is also related to lights. That’s it. Nothing impressive whatsoever, if you ask me, at least nothing that justifies making use of such a new piece of display technology.
Why did Samsung strip away the real functionality of the Edge Display? Simple: the S6 variant is much thinner than its Note sibling and, therefore, the curves are much less subtle. This in turn means that there is simply no place to put icons and the like. Unlike the Note Edge, the S6 Edge’s display is one single screen as opposed to “two”.

No way to samsung s7 edge, note edge is still promising and without s pen I will not buy any s series phones.
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dhruva7 said:
No way to samsung s7 edge, note edge is still promising and without s pen I will not buy any s series phones.
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Do u think they will produce another Note Edge?

MSK1 said:
Do u think they will produce another Note Edge?
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Bet we can hope for but I doubt it. I was hoping the S6 Edge plus would be Note Edge 2 but for whatever Reason Samsung has decided against it

Maybe there will be a 5.9 inch 7 Edge plus. ....

Keep dreaming! lol
http://samsunggalaxynote6i.com/

Samsung missing a trick here. ..

I keep going back and forth betweeen pickin up a used NOTE EDGE or the new S7edge, been to BB like 3 times to play with it and seen every youtube video reviewing it. Its a awesome phone but im still not happy about not having a replaceable battery and the edge screen really isnt independent like the Notes. I watch a lot of tv via SLINGBOX and really want to be able to see my notifications on the edge screen without interrupting the main screen. maybe its just cause the phone is in demo mode and its really glitchy but it seems like the edge panels come out over the entire screen blocking whats on the main screen. i try and imitate the app by using youtube but i cant really get it to work. the app panels are really cool but wish it was independent still. What do you guys think?

urirx98 said:
I keep going back and forth betweeen pickin up a used NOTE EDGE or the new S7edge, been to BB like 3 times to play with it and seen every youtube video reviewing it. Its a awesome phone but im still not happy about not having a replaceable battery and the edge screen really isnt independent like the Notes. I watch a lot of tv via SLINGBOX and really want to be able to see my notifications on the edge screen without interrupting the main screen. maybe its just cause the phone is in demo mode and its really glitchy but it seems like the edge panels come out over the entire screen blocking whats on the main screen. i try and imitate the app by using youtube but i cant really get it to work. the app panels are really cool but wish it was independent still. What do you guys think?
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My concern has been how "independent" the s7e screen is and how it might "takeover" main screen. ...
Looks like you share this concern. Can u elaborate on the problem or share links to good videos that show this

edge screen takeover
MSK1 said:
My concern has been how "independent" the s7e screen is and how it might "takeover" main screen. ...
Looks like you share this concern. Can u elaborate on the problem or share links to good videos that show this
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if you watch any of the videos when they show that u can pull the panel off the side of the main screen, it shows the panels but also clouds out the entire main screen, so its not just showing the panels over the screen.
check out this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocDwVFwUV74
U can plainly see that the edge screen is taking over the main screen and u can not see whats on it anymore

urirx98 said:
if you watch any of the videos when they show that u can pull the panel off the side of the main screen, it shows the panels but also clouds out the entire main screen, so its not just showing the panels over the screen.
check out this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocDwVFwUV74
U can plainly see that the edge screen is taking over the main screen and u can not see whats on it anymore
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I can't believe the silliness of this. ... id love to be able to talk to the decision makers! !

MSK1 said:
I can't believe the silliness of this. ... id love to be able to talk to the decision makers! !
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I agree, i mean thats what my dilema is with this phone, yes u can scroll thru the notifications on the edge when the screen is off but when screen is on, its part of the screen again and those panels overrun the main screen, i guess im going to wait it out a few more months either for price to maybe drop or for the next Note series. Hoping the bring the edge back with them, as well as the waterproofing, but i heard from the Samsung rep at Best Buy that the battery will not be removable, thats for sure. errrr

urirx98 said:
I agree, i mean thats what my dilema is with this phone, yes u can scroll thru the notifications on the edge when the screen is off but when screen is on, its part of the screen again and those panels overrun the main screen, i guess im going to wait it out a few more months either for price to maybe drop or for the next Note series. Hoping the bring the edge back with them, as well as the waterproofing, but i heard from the Samsung rep at Best Buy that the battery will not be removable, thats for sure. errrr
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I regularly need my spare battery with note edge.... so I wouldn't buy a phone without.
I'm glad edge is a beast so could withstand a longer cycle whilst the Samsung execs sort themselves out!!!
There is absolutely no need to have an edge that's wider than one icon either..... if u need lots of info use the good damn main screen! !!!

urirx98 said:
I keep going back and forth betweeen pickin up a used NOTE EDGE or the new S7edge, been to BB like 3 times to play with it and seen every youtube video reviewing it. Its a awesome phone but im still not happy about not having a replaceable battery and the edge screen really isnt independent like the Notes. I watch a lot of tv via SLINGBOX and really want to be able to see my notifications on the edge screen without interrupting the main screen. maybe its just cause the phone is in demo mode and its really glitchy but it seems like the edge panels come out over the entire screen blocking whats on the main screen. i try and imitate the app by using youtube but i cant really get it to work. the app panels are really cool but wish it was independent still. What do you guys think?
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Check out the XDA S7 Edge pages... there is a solution so the screen doesn't cloud out when using the edge. Should help you decide
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MSK1 said:
My concern has been how "independent" the s7e screen is and how it might "takeover" main screen. ...
Looks like you share this concern. Can u elaborate on the problem or share links to good videos that show this
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Check out the XDA S7 Edge pages, there's a solution on there.