Consumer Reports' top smartphone: Samsung's Galaxy S7

Apart from the goodness of Marshmallow, this firmware update also brings in bug fixes, stability improvements and performance optimizations, SamMobile noted. The smartphone's camera is again found to be peerless, according to experts.

For several months, we've seen Android Marshmallow details tease owners of the Galaxy S5, the former flagship that launched back in April of 2014. The 5MP front shooter also comes with OIS along with IP68 water and dust resistance.

Consumer electronics maker, Samsung at the weekend raised the bar in the smart phone ecosystem as it redefined mobile experience with the introduction of most advanced smartphones in its stable, the Galaxy S7 Edge and S7 respectively. Yep, that's right, there's no USB Type-C here, presumably because Samsung wanted to ensure compatibility with the Gear VR.

However, output in the summer would not be completely absurd and others have tried before Samsung (eg LG had released its G2 late May and submitted its G3 in August). Why wouldn't they? We're approaching the end of March. Apple is known to prioritize brand loyalty and perception over specifications, but the company changed that with the iPhone SE.

This phone is very beasty in terms of speed.

While it may be too early to call this a demise, this does represent a shift in a philosophy that has been in constant flux since the iPhone 6 was launched.

Android Marshmallow also introduces a new type of security system within apps as well as the much-loved Google Now on Tap, which makes information relevant to the user's interests easier to access.

It is expected that the new flagship phablet would pack the most high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon or Samsung Exynos processor, Tech Times writes.

The Galaxy S7's new 12MP sensor (leading to larger 1.4-micron pixels) with a super fast f/1.7 lens is targeted at giving you great low-light photos, though the previous setup of a 16MP (1.12-micron pixels) sensor and f/1.9 lens was hardly a slouch in this regard - in fact, it was the victor of many camera comparisons. India is one of the biggest markets of Samsung outside the United States. The app doesn't seem to be compatible with other Samsung smartphones aside from the new Galaxy S7 series, but presumably, it will become available on other, future Samsung devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

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