In case you didn’t get the memo, Samsung officially unveiled their highly anticipated Galaxy S5 at the Unpacked 5 event in Barcelona, Spain. And just as expected, Samsung managed to blow everyone away with the unique combination of style, performance and simplicity to achieve a smartphone that’s superior to the Apple iPhone 5S (and probably the iPhone 6), Google Nexus 5, and other devices. If you’re still on the fence about purchasing one, though, keep reading to learn 5 of the top benefits it offers. Reason #1) Dust and Water Resistant Dropping your smartphone in the toilet is an easy way to ruin your day. Thankfully, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is designed with durable dust and water-resistant glass, eliminating problems such as this. We still don’t recommend going for a swim with your Galaxy S5 in your pocket, but it’s nice to know that Samsung has taken steps to reduce the chance of water damage with their latest design. Reason #2) Removable Battery The Samsung Galaxy S5 features a removable battery, meaning you can pick up a spare for those emergency situations when you run out of juice. I’m a huge fan of removable batteries, and personally I think all…

In case you didn’t get the memo, Samsung officially unveiled the highly anticipated Galaxy S5 yesterday at Unpacked 5 event in Barcelona, Spain. While most of the hardware and software specs were covered here at galaxys5us.com, there were some new features the company discussed. As we expected, the Samsung Galaxy S5 features a fingerprint scanner (not an iris scanner as some sources has rumored). We still don’t know much about its fingerprint scanning technology, but we do know that’s sensitive to moisture. If you attempt to unlock your Samsung Galaxy S5 with a sweaty finger, it will tell you to dry your hands and try again. Health 3.0 One of the unique features that most people were surprised to see on the Galaxy S5 is a health and fitness application called Health 3.0. According to a Samsung spokesperson, Health 3.0 “provides a comprehensive personal fitness tracker to help users monitor and manage their behavior, along with additional tools including a pedometer, diet and exercise records, and a new, built-in heart rate monitor.” If you’re a health-conscious type of individual, you’ll want to take advantage of the Samsung Galaxy S5’s new Health 3.0 application (don’t worry it’s free and comes installed…

With Samsung expected to unveil the Galaxy S5 at tomorrow’s Unpacked 5 event, people (including myself) are eagerly anticipating what’s in store for the company’s flagship device. We’ve covered tons of rumors, leaked details, and insider reports regarding the hardware and software powering this truly revolutionary device. Over the past few days, however, there have been numerous photos of the Samsung Galaxy S5 surfacing online.  The first photo comes from Twitter user @SaudiAndroid. It features a side-by-side visual comparison of the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5 and Note 3. As you can see, the Galaxy S5 is slightly larger than its predecessor (which we previously suggested here on our blog), and it also features a more boxy shape. The corner are still rounded, but there’s more of an emphasis on a rectangular shape with the Galaxy S5. The Note 3 remains larger than both the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5, which is probably a good thing considering people view it as “oversized.” بجوار نوت 3 وجالكسي S4 #SAMSUNG #WMC2014 #Unpacked #thenextGALAXY #GalaxyS5 #WMC14 #تقنية #سامسونج #جالكسيS5 pic.twitter.com/4I7yGqgSgw — سعودي أندرويد :] (@SaudiAndroid) February 24, 2014 The second photo is courtesy of Hardware Zone forum member OKCATYEON. It shows a person holding the…

We’re just days away from the possible unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S5. If you keep up with our site here at GalaxyS5US.com, you’re probably well aware of the upcoming Samsung Unpacked 5 event, which we (and pretty much everyone else) believe Samsung will use to display their Galaxy S5. They’ve launched previous Galaxy models at Unpacked events in the past, so it only makes sense for them to launch the Galaxy S5 here as well. We’ve learned a lot about the Galaxy S5 through leaked photos, rumors and insider information. Recently, though, we heard from a source who claims the Galaxy S5 will feature a bigger and sharper screen than its predecessor. This is a huge development considering the Samsung Galaxy S4 was already touted as one of the biggest smartphones on the market (see image below for Galaxy S4 vs iPhone 4 comparison). How Big Is The Samsung Galaxy S5? Just how big is the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5? Although we don’t have any official confirmation on its size, we’ve heard from several reliable sources who claim the new flagship smartphone for Samsung will feature a whopping 5.25-inch screen. No, that’s not a typo —  if our sources…

Now you can drop your Samsung Galaxy S5 in the toilet without having to worry about water damage. According to the ZDNet Korea, the upcoming Galaxy S5 will be waterproof and dust-proof, allowing users to sleep just a little more soundly at night knowing their next-gen smartphone is safe from water damage. Although there’s no official confirmation of this rumor, ZDNet has proven to publish accurate, reliable information time and time again. Water-Damaged Smartphones: How Big Is The Problem? Water damage is the number one killer of smartphones. Whether you drop accidentally drop it in the toilet (happens more often than you think), or if you’re pushed into the pool with your phone in your pocket, tens of thousands of smartphones are damaged by water each year. A 2011 study conducted by GoodMobilePhones.co.uk found that 31% of all respondents claimed to have damaged a smartphone with water or some other liquid. What’s even more shocking is that nearly half of all water-damaged smartphones were dropped in the toilet. Most of us have heard of the water damaged smartphone remedy of placing it in a bowl of rice, but unfortunately this doesn’t always work. Rice is great at absorbing moisture, but it’s not…

Less than a month ago, we talked about how Samsung would likely drop the rumored iris scanning technology from their upcoming Galaxy S5 and choose a more traditional approach with a fingerprint scanner. While this was pure speculation at the time, it looks like there’s solid evidence confirming that the Galaxy S5 will in fact feature a fingerprint scanner. SamMobile Reveals Details About The Galaxy S5’s Fingerprint Scanner According to the Samsung community website SamMobile.com, the Galaxy S5 will feature a fingerprint scanner that works by moving the finger horizontally across the screen. Users can unlock their device by pressing the registered finger on the lock screen and swiping it from left to right. Once it matches the swipe with a fingerprint stored in its database, it unlocks the device. SamMobile didn’t reveal the source of this information, but they are usually right when it comes to technological details of upcoming Samsung devices. The good news is that you don’t have to use the Galaxy S5’s fingerprint scanning technology if you don’t to. If you prefer the old fashioned way of unlocking your smartphone via PIN number, you can adjust the settings on your Galaxy S5 to do so. SamMobile.com…

Don’t feel like waiting a couple more weeks for Samsung to unveil the Galaxy S5 at the Unpacked 5 event? Well, you’re in luck. We have a leaked rendering of what appears to be the Samsung Galaxy S5 along side the earlier S3 and S4 models. There’s no official confirmation by Samsung regarding the authenticity of the rendering, but tech analysts are claiming it’s the real deal. Check out the leaked rendering of the Samsung Galaxy S5 below to generate your own opinion. If it’s a fake, it’s certainly a good one. The rendering shows the Samsung Galaxy S3, S4 and S5 standing next to each other. MovePlayer.net published the rendering on their website last week. While most Americans are unfamiliar with the Korean website, Move Player actually has a pretty solid track record of releasing accurate information about Samsung and their upcoming devices. They’ve hit the nail on the head in some of their previous leaks and rumors, including details about the Samsung Galaxy S4. Although they didn’t cite a source for the rendering, there’s strong track record leaves many people to believe that Move Player has published an authentic rendering of the upcoming Galaxy S5. As you can…

If you read Samsung’s official blog as much as us, you may have noticed a new graphic for the company’s upcoming Unpacked 5 event (see image to the right). Although it contains the same date, location and url as the previous Unpacked 5 event promo, the new set of icons displayed is drawing some serious attention. Update: Samsung has since taken down the Unpacked 5 event promo from their blog. The good news, however, is that WE STILL HAVE IT.  Samsung’s TouchWiz User Interface The Unpacked 5 event promo recently published on Samsung’s official blog suggests that the upcoming Galaxy S5 will feature an updated version of the company’s TouchWiz user interface. If you’ve owned previous versions of the Samsung Galaxy (S2, S3 or S4), you’re probably familiar with TouchWiz. Designed and developed exclusively by Samsung, it’s their standard UI for smartphones and tablet computers. But not everyone has been favored Samsung’s TouchWiz interface. Critics claim it’s bloated, difficult to use, and contains “unnecessarily” oversized icons. You don’t have to search hard to find dozens of complaints posted online from users who dislike previous TouchWiz. What’s New With TouchWiz? Based on the two photos we have available, it’s clear that…

With the release of Samsung’s next flagship smartphone just weeks away, tech-savvy consumers from across the world are eagerly anticipating its arrival. We’ve covered some pretty interesting rumors regarding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5, including its processor, camera, RAM and more. One thing that we haven’t talked much about, however, is the price. While we still don’t know how much U.S. carriers plan to sell it for, a new chart published by idealo suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S5’s price will drop 24% within the first 3 months of its release. What’s The Deal With The ‘Expected’ Samsung Galaxy S5 Price Drop? The e-commerce price comparison company idealo published a chart on their website which shows the pricing trends of previous Samsung Galaxy models. Among other things, it reveals a common trends where the device lost roughly a quarter of its original value within the first 3 months of its release. The exact price difference varies depending on the particular model, but it’s pretty clear that all of Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones dropped a significant amount after just 3 months. The idealo report states the following: “Based on this data, we can predict that after just 3 months, the new Galaxy…

Get ready, because the official unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is just a few weeks away! In case you haven’t heard, Samsung’s upcoming flagship smarthpone, the Galaxy S5, will be launched the company’s Unpacked 5 event on February 24th in Barcelona, Spain (yes, this February). Several journalists and publication agencies have reinforced this rumor, but the real evidence suggesting an imminent Galaxy S5 release comes from Samsung’s own invitations they sent out for the Unpacked 5 event (see invitation below). And some of you may remember when, and how, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S5 — also at the Unpacked event. Samsung hasn’t officially stated whether or not they plan to unveil the Galaxy S5 at the Unpacked 5 event, but it’s pretty much the only likely scenario. After all, the Unpacked “Five” event would offer the perfect stage for Samsung to display the Galaxy S “Five.” Galaxy S5 Hardware Specs Assuming Samsung unveils the Galaxy S5 at the Unpacked 5 event, we’ll finally get a chance to see the official hardware specs of this next-gen smartphone. There’s been numerous leaked reports and details regarding the Galaxy S5’s hardware, but none of which have been confirmed by Samsung officials. Since…