UPDATED 06:05 EST / AUGUST 14 2015

[Image Gallery]: New Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy Note 5: Standout features

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. on Thursday unveiled its new Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 smartphones. Not only do both devices offer bigger screens, but there is a new color option along with a few new features like Live Broadcast, Samsung Pay, an Apps Edge, S Pen improvements and more.

Below we highlight some of the standout features and improvements Samsung unveiled:

 

Galaxy S6 edge+ colors

Both devices are available in Samsung’s existing Black Sapphire, White Pearl (not shown) and Gold Platinum colors with the addition of a new Silver Titanium color option (shown left).

Galaxy S6 edge+ vs Galaxy S6 edge

Pictured here next to the Galaxy S6 edge, the Galaxy S6 edge+ is designed with a bigger screen (5.7-inches), but the device itself is smaller and has been described as ‘deceptively compact.’

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The dual edge screen is a unique feature and the addition of Apps Edge allows users to access most-used or favorite apps and contacts by swiping the edge of the device.

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Samsung also introduced Live Broadcast which allows users to directly stream video from their phone to YouTube. Live Broadcast is available on both the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5.

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Both devices support the new Samsung Pay, which is compatible for use with NFC and MAGSTRIPE readers so it is virtually accepted everywhere a credit or debit card is accepted. It can store credit and debit card information and it is the first mobile payments solution to support store-branded credit cards.

Samsung Pay will go live in South Korea on August 20, and on September 28 in the U.S.. The service will become available in the near future in China, Spain and other countries.

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Both the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 come with built-in wireless charging now improved with fast charging. Samsung claims the devices will charge wirelessly from empty to full in 120 minutes —  30 percent faster than before. 

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The Galaxy Note 5 has an ergonomically curved back for a better fit in the users palm, while the S Pen has a new clicking mechanism that pops the pen out.

 

Galaxy Note 5 S pen

The S Pen is said to be more precise and sensitive than ever and you can now even write with it while the screen is off.

Galaxy S6 edge+ Keyboard.jpg

In an interesting move that harks back to pre-touchscreen only phones, Samsung has unveiled a physical keyboard accesory (shown here on the Galaxy S6 edge+) that simply fits over the bottom of the screen. The screen real estate adjusts when the phone senses the keyboard is on and, when not in use, the keyboard attachment can me slotted onto the back of the phone.

Both devices are available for pre-order in the U.S. now, and will be available in retail stores starting August 21, in the U.S. and Canada.

Images/screenshots: SiliconANGLE via Samsung Mobile

 


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