Samsung to release ‘Samsung Pay’ in US on September 28

During its Unpacked event Samsung unveiled the high-end Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ smartphones, but shared few details on pricing options. The Galaxy S6 Edge+, meanwhile, will be US $814.99 (approximately Rs 53,300) for the 32GB, and US $914.99 (approximately Rs 59,800) for the 64GB variant. The Galaxy Note 5 takes on some S6-like features with its new high-end design that Samsung calls “a harmonious blend of metal and glass”. It comes with an updated version of Samsung’s stylus, the S Pen, which allows the user to “write” on the screen.

The S6 Edge+ also gets a boost to its RAM, offering 4GB over the S6 Edge’s 3GB. The South Korean electronic giant has introduced Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, which, according to Yahoo!

The following coverage is courtesy the NDTV website: The Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge feature 5.7-inch QHD (1440×2560 pixels) Super-Amoled displays with a pixel density of 515ppi.

Samsung hopes to receive an upper hand in the market before Apple arrives with its upgraded iPhone this year, The Australian noted.

The manufacturer responded with S6 price cuts and bringing forward the Note unveiling from its usual early September spot, ahead of the latest iPhone launch widely expected in September.

For those interested with the Samsung’s new phablet, it is already available for pre-order from all four major U.S. carriers.

The new phone is on sale on August 21. However, Samsung might have 128GB versions of the Note 5 and S6 edge+ after all.

Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge first launched in April, but difficulties in producing the curved screens on the device slowed sales. Unfortunately, it will be available just in the United States in Asia, as Samsung didn’t made any announcements regarding the rest of the regions.