Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge only come with Quick Charge 2.0 support

In case you were looking for Qualcomm’s latest charging tech included in the new Samsung Galaxy devices, unfortunately, you won’t be getting it this time around. Unlike the LG G5 that has Quick Charge 3.0 support, the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are still sporting Quick Charge 2.0. This is because Samsung makes use of two different processors for their devices and these don’t have the same charging capabilities. While the Snapdragon 820 processor supports the next-gen charging tech, Samsung’s own Exynos 8 processor doesn’t. For consistency, Samsung opted to keep the same Quick Charge 2.0 speed. But this isn’t particularly a slouch either. You can still get a good chunk of your battery back in 15 minutes if you use the right accessory.

Source: Android Central

You can buy an unlocked Galaxy S7 in Canada

Samsung isn't one to rock the boat when it comes to its relationships with the largest carriers in the country. But for the new flagships they're making a bit of an exception and are offering unlocked versions of its new Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. But to get your hands on these, you'll need to buy them at the company's Experience Stores located at Toronto's Sherway Gardens, Burnaby's Metrotown Mall, Richmond Centre Mall, or West Edmonton Mall. When you buy from these stores you'll get two unlock codes (in case one of them doesn't work), and a Gear VR as well as 128GB microSD card (just to remind you that expansion is once againa available on the S7).

Source: Android Central

mophie introduces new wireless charging cases for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

mophie unveils its first wireless charging case for the new Galaxy devices. It can charge both the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge with its 3,300mAh battery. It brings 11 extra talk time hours, four extra hours if you’re browsing the web, seven extra hours if you’re watching videos, and 28 more hours if you’re just playing music on the Galaxy S7. For the S7 edge, it brings 13 hours of extra talk time, five hours of browsing, 11 hours of video, and 40 hours of music.

Aside from that, the case also protects the phones from damage caused by modest drops with its Impact-Isolation System. It has a pass through for quick charging and syncing the handsets and access to using the buttons. It’ll come in Rose Gold and Black for US$99.95 (around $135).

Source: SlashGear

An overview of Samsung's Galaxy S7 smartphone features and accessories

The above video from Samsung gives a great overview of what is new in the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge which are two different devices with some overlapping features. Samsung fans will find a greatly improved line of phones with two sizes, premium materials, new camera designed for low-light photography plus the return of microSD card expansion and water resistance. The video also gives a good overview of the VR direction Samsung is hoping to take with their products.