When the Galaxy Edge made its debut early last year, many skeptics were won over immediately, the sleek design and the curved edges of the screen grabbed peoples attention from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco (PC.com brought the unit down to US during a media trip before it was launched there) to the extent that Samsung under estimated the demand and supply was short.
Despite the high interest and cool design, there was slight gripe at that time on the functions available for the edge screen, with only selected feature like different colour notifications and running tickers for messages, there wasn’t much use for the curved sides.
Things are about to change with the new update, as—part of the most recent OS upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Samsung has taken the unique user interface of the curved edge screen and added new features, for instance it eliminates the need to navigate disorganized home screens and continuously open and close apps. One way it does this is through edge panels, quick access screens that provide shortcuts to information and tasks. Users can now customize up to nine panels, including the People edge and Apps edge panels.
People edge lets users arrange their favorite contacts in a single easy-to-access area. Previously, the feature displayed small photo icons of the user’s top five contacts which linked to contact profiles; now, however, contact names are displayed below the photographs for a more intuitive experience. Furthermore, a shortcut to the settings menu has been included for easier navigation.
Likewise, Apps edge—a panel of one’s most frequently used apps—has also been updated. With all the expanded space of the upgraded edge panel, users can now add ten apps instead of five. In addition to single apps, users can add entire folders for maximum smartphone organization.
The newly added Tasks edge panel provides shortcuts to often used app features and tasks, like creating an event in S Planner, setting an alarm or composing a text message. A brand new Quick tools, which includes a ruler, compass and customisable flashlight, has also been added in a separate panel to simplify one’s everyday life.
Marshmallow Updates
On that note users can also take relief that Samsung plans to provide the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update starting with Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge on February 15, 2016, and other GALAXY devices will soon follow.
For upgradable models, Samsung will make separate announcements on details of OS updates schedule for each market according to market situation and carriers’ requirements.With the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update, Samsung provides the enhanced edge screen and new edge screen features.
For details user can visit https://www.android.com/versions/marshmallow-6-0/
