The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are technical marvels, packed full of cool features and interesting additions. Here are ten must-know tips and tricks that’ll let you make the most of your shiny new phone — plus three exclusive tips for Galaxy S7 Edge owners.
Galaxy S7 Edge
No Quick Charge 3.0 on Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge or Xperia X Performance
Qualcomm announced the Quick Charge 3.0 standard last year, billing it as ‘next-generation fast charging technology’. The new standard is 38% more efficient than Quick Charge 2.0, and offers support for a more granular range of voltages from 3.6V all the way to 20V.
The only problem is that the new standard isn’t being added to new flagships — out of the ‘big three’ flagship phones announced in 2016, only one has Quick Charge 3.0 support, the LG G5. The other two — the Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge and Sony Xperia X Performance — don’t support the standard, despite coming with Qualcomm chipsets that are compatible with Quick Charge 3.0.
How do I improve my Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge battery life?
The Galaxy S7 and the S7 Edge have much larger batteries than their predecessors, but it’s still a challenge for them to last more than a full day of use. Here are some battery saving tips to help you wring the absolute maximum out of the new phones’ batteries.
How to connect your Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge to your TV
The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have beautiful displays at 5.1 and 5.5 inches, respectively, but they can’t compare to the ease of watching on a 50-inch TV! Thankfully, there are easy ways to connect your new phone to your HDTV, depending on your TV’s capabilities. Let’s take a look at the options.
Top 5 cases revealed for Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge in launch videos
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are arriving today for pre-order customers around the world, and we’ve marked the occasion by showing you the very best cases available for each phone at launch.