The Samsung Galaxy S6 Strays Away from the Brand's Usual Formula
Meghan Young — February 7, 2015 — Tech
The Samsung Galaxy S6 is an exciting development that shows how the Korean company is switching gears after a long history of producing virtually the same device in different forms. Understanding the need for change, the Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone embraces a unibody metal case and a curved screen, which The Verge claims "will bring change to the entire mobile industry." Of course, this bold statement owes a lot to other developments.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 will not be powered by Snapdragon. This decision, reports The Verge, "will have a huge impact on Qualcomm, which relies on Samsung’s immense order of processors every year to keep a healthy bottom line." Although these changes won't solidify the Galaxy S6 as a winner just yet, they move in the right direction.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 will not be powered by Snapdragon. This decision, reports The Verge, "will have a huge impact on Qualcomm, which relies on Samsung’s immense order of processors every year to keep a healthy bottom line." Although these changes won't solidify the Galaxy S6 as a winner just yet, they move in the right direction.
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Shifted Smartphone Design — The Samsung Galaxy S6's departure from its usual formula opens up opportunities for other smartphone manufacturers to explore new design elements.
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Unibody Metal Cases — The adoption of unibody metal cases in the Samsung Galaxy S6 creates opportunities for metal case manufacturers to cater to the growing demand from smartphone users.
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Curved Screen Technology — The inclusion of a curved screen in the Samsung Galaxy S6 presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for screen manufacturers to develop and market curved display technologies.
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Smartphone Manufacturing — The shift in smartphone design by Samsung with the Galaxy S6 creates new avenues for manufacturers to differentiate their products and capture market share.
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Processors Manufacturing — The decision of Samsung to not use Snapdragon processors in the Galaxy S6 opens up opportunities for other processor manufacturers to secure major orders from smartphone companies.
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Metal Case Manufacturing — The adoption of unibody metal cases in the Samsung Galaxy S6 creates a demand for metal case manufacturers to produce high-quality cases that cater to the sleek and premium design.
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