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S6 Edge won't have just one curve. Photo: Samsung

S6 Edge won’t have just one curve. Photo: Samsung

We now know the official name of Samsung’s next curved smartphone, and we’ve even caught a sneak peek at it. Now trusted sources familiar with Samsung’s plans are confirming the device will indeed be curved on both sides — but not quite as curved as the Galaxy Note Edge.

Meet the Galaxy S6. Photo: PhoneArena

Meet the Galaxy S6. Photo: PhoneArena

Can’t wait until Mobile World Congress to get your first glimpse at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge? Well, thanks to third-party case makers, you don’t have to.

Both devices have been leaked in promotional photos for upcoming cases, and they sport a somewhat familiar look.

Samsung spills the beans. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung spills the beans. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

It’s not too difficult to predict the names of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxies, but new trademarks issued to the South Korean company confirm it isn’t planning a surprise rebranding of its flagships.

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“Give me that Lollipop.” Photo: Samsung

 

Samsung has only gotten around to bringing Lollipop to two Galaxy S5 variants in the U.S. so far — the ones connected to Sprint and Verizon — but there may be a way to get it on other handsets early.

According to one Samsung staffer, your local Samsung Experience Shop can flash the company’s latest Lollipop software onto almost all Galaxy S5 handsets, but there are few caveats.

Hugo Barra, VP at Xioami. Photo: Xiaomi

Hugo Barra, VP at Xioami. Photo: Xiaomi

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will hold a U.S. press event in San Francisco on February 12, hosted by global vice president and former Google VP Hugo Barra. But before you get too excited, the news you’re probably hoping for isn’t coming… at least not yet.

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