Samsung Electronics Co.’s latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S6, may include a host of surprises, including two curved edges and a companion waterproof version, the S6 Active. The phone may be unveiled March 2 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Korean publication the Chosunilbo reported Wednesday.
The Galaxy S5 was Samsung’s first flagship smartphone to feature an IP67 certification, which means the device can withstand submersion in up to 3.2 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Despite making Galaxy S5 waterproof, Samsung also launched water Galaxy S5 Active and Galaxy S5 Sport models in 2014, intending to reach niche audiences.
This time, the manufacturer may forgo a waterproof certification on the original Galaxy S6 to set a clear distinction between the flagship and Active models. A second waterproof Galaxy S6 Active version is expected to come at a later date, according to Italian publication Webtrek.
Samsung has said it will cut at least 30 percent of the worst-performing devices in its product line as part of a 2015 product restructuring plan, but the company appears to be re-filling its product pipeline. Some analysts have proposed that niche devices like the Active, Mini and Zoom spinoffs of flagship devices may be among those on Samsung’s chopping block. But others say Samsung’s niche smartphone markets are still vital… see more
source: ibtimes
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