Really, Samsung? Photo: Carly Page/The Inquirer

Really, Samsung? Photo: Carly Page/The Inquirer

When you’re lining up for a brand new iPhone on launch day, the last thing you expect to see outside the Apple Store is a whole team of people from Samsung. But that’s exactly what iPhone 6s buyers in London were greeted by this morning.

Samsung sent a flock of people to gatecrash the iPhone 6s launch at the Apple Store on Regent Street to promote the Galaxy S6 edge and S6 edge+, and to hand out free goodies bearing Samsung’s “#NextisNew” slogan.

Google's Aparna Chennapragada shows how Now on Tap will handle your hardest Skrillex queries. Screenshot: Cult of Android

Google’s Now on Tap isn’t the only upgrade for voice search. Screenshot: Cult of Android

Google voice searches just got faster and more accurate, thanks to new acoustic models that provide better voice recognition, especially in noisy environments.

Samsung takes a second stab at VR. Photo: Samsung

Samsung takes a second stab at VR. Photo: Samsung

Samsung has launched a near Gear VR headset, and boy is it better than the last. At just $99, it’s half the price of its predecessor, and it’s compatible with Samsung’s full lineup of 2015 flagships.

Our first glimpse at the LG V10's secondary display. Photo: LG

Our first glimpse at the LG V10’s secondary display. Photo: LG

LG has begun teasing its latest smartphone with a unique dual display ahead of the handset’s official unveiling. Its short YouTube clip confirms a secondary display that sits above the primary panel to display useful information like the date and incoming notifications.

One A9's six color options. Photo: Evan Blass

One A9’s six color options. Photo: Evan Blass

HTC’s upcoming iPhone clone, the One A9, has leaked out again ahead of its official unveiling.

A new press image confirms the device will be available in six colors, with gigantic bezels above and beneath its display that somewhat spoil its otherwise attractive look.

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