Fight over Apple iPhone 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy S6 leads to drunken brawl, stabbing
Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 19:23, by Alan F.
Two roommates, one with the Apple iPhone 6 and the other sporting the Samsung Galaxy S6, had a heated argument over which model is the better smartphone. The fighting intensified until both men smashed beer bottles and used the jagged edges to stab each other. One of the men received a beer bottle blow to the back of his head.
The police investigation found that alcohol was involved as both roommates had been drinking. The incident took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma before 1am early this morning, and the cops initially weren't sure if there would be charges filed. Both of the men involved were taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Local television station KTUL reported that its photographer asked the cops which phone was better, a question most likely met with an icy stare. Luckily for the cops and the neighbors, no BlackBerry or Windows Phone users joined the fray.
LOL. These guys must be fanboys to the core.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Figh...xy-S6-leads-to-drunken-brawl-stabbing_id68385
But which one got hurt the most? Iphone of Galaxy?
really enjoying the phone so far, although the bottom speaker is annoying me way more than I considered... my natural "game playing" hand position is with the phone held in the L of my left hand, which places my thumb on the bottom covering the speaker (or laying down with the phone resting on my chest, again blocking the speaker if it's a vertical screen game)
on the hunt for a good clear case if anyone has any recs, though. I bought this from Amazon for $10 -- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TI84J6Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -- and it's certainly "good enough," but I keep having air bubbles pop up between the phone and the case. not sure if it's an issue with the case or just something that any clear case would have.
took this picture in my relatively dark bedroom last night, no flash, and it came out pretty close to reality:
(no lights on inside the house, but I've got the street lamps providing some illumination)
I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Case-P...UTF8&qid=1429630805&sr=1-2&keywords=ringke+s6
Well, the Edge version. Like it a lot except for a few minor things (corners are a little sharp on the back and I don't need the dust covers). Also have the Spigen air cushion which I like as well.
I tend to order like 5 different cases when I buy a new phone.. :x
I've been trying the GS6 Edge myself for a couple of days, and it's probably the most refreshing Samsung phone in years. It's not just the screen or design... it's just how cohesive and lightweight the experience feels, like Samsung finally toned down its, well, Samsungness.
With that said, it doesn't sound like Koreans are as keen on it as people thought:
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/business/2015/04/22/85/0503000000AEN20150422004500320F.html
If accurate, a 33% shortfall in actual sales versus preorders is pretty bad. That's partly chalked up to limited subsidies in the country, but it's not a good sign when a tremendously improved Samsung phone can't meet sales expectations in its home market.
I wonder if the lack of removable battery and microSD card on the S6 is the real cause of slow sales in Korea. Many Koreans are heavy users of their phones and work/study long hours. I know new phones shipping with extra spare battery is the default standard there.
That wouldn't really make sense, since Apple now has a big chunk of the Korean market (33%, according to Counterpoint). My guess is that it's a combination of those small subsidies and the iPhone stealing some of Samsung's thunder, as good as the GS6 is.
I've been trying the GS6 Edge myself for a couple of days, and it's probably the most refreshing Samsung phone in years. It's not just the screen or design... it's just how cohesive and lightweight the experience feels, like Samsung finally toned down its, well, Samsungness.
With that said, it doesn't sound like Koreans are as keen on it as people thought:
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/business/2015/04/22/85/0503000000AEN20150422004500320F.html
If accurate, a 33% shortfall in actual sales versus preorders is pretty bad. That's partly chalked up to limited subsidies in the country, but it's not a good sign when a tremendously improved Samsung phone can't meet sales expectations in its home market.
It would be more useful is the article gave some comparison numbers. Selling less than preordered isn't a good thing, but how do sales compare with the S5 and iPhone 6?
Since the subsidy laws changed, I believe all flagship sales in Korea have decreased, including the iPhone. It's a testament that the iPhone is still selling 1:3 in the first couple weeks of the S6 launch in Korea, but the true test will be whether the ratio moves back toward the iPhone over the next couple months once launch excitement dies down for the S6.
It means that there are 100K floating around Korea unsold by the carriers, ouch.
It means that there are 100K floating around Korea unsold by the carriers, ouch.
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean tech behemoth Samsung Electronics Co. outpaced its competitors in global smartphone sales in the first quarter of 2015, widening its market share lead over its closest rival Apple Inc., data showed Friday.
In terms of sales volume, Samsung took up 27.8 percent of the global smartphone market in the January-March period, up from 24.7 percent three months earlier, according to the data by market tracker TrendForce.
In contrast, Apple's market share came to 19.9 percent in the first quarter, down from 23.2 percent in the fourth quarter of last year.
The same report also happened with the iPhone 6 last year. There were about 300K iPhones 6s in Korea unsold by carriers, but then sales skyrocketed. Actually I'm not sure if that was Korea or Japan, but it was one of those countries.
That was before Samsung released the Galaxy S6/S6 Edge.
Apple's market share could collapse to below 10% soon before Q4 when it releases its new iPhones.
Apple is most likely depending heavily on the iPhone 6S/6S+. If they don't do well, expect Samsung's smartphone market share to reach the high 30% to low 40% range in 2016.
I'm sure you remember enough to find us a link, right, Achtung! ?
Apple doesn't even compete in the market segments Samsung is selling to, like the inexpensive lines, indicated in the article, and frankly, Samsung has outright lied about sales for so long, it's ridiculous to make assumptions on the numbers.
Also, Korea is a nearly impossible market for non Korean phones/goods, people in Korea are very loyal to domestic corporations.
It would be more useful is the article gave some comparison numbers. Selling less than preordered isn't a good thing, but how do sales compare with the S5 and iPhone 6?
Since the subsidy laws changed, I believe all flagship sales in Korea have decreased, including the iPhone. It's a testament that the iPhone is still selling 1:3 in the first couple weeks of the S6 launch in Korea, but the true test will be whether the ratio moves back toward the iPhone over the next couple months once launch excitement dies down for the S6.
I wonder if the lack of removable battery and microSD card on the S6 is the real cause of slow sales in Korea. Many Koreans are heavy users of their phones and work/study long hours. I know new phones shipping with extra spare battery is the default standard there.
South Korea has a population of 50 million and subsidies there were tightened according to that report.
It also could have been a strategy between Samsung and the South Korean carriers. Advertise a ridiculously high price first then decrease the price will draw a lot more customers than advertising a suitable price first. It's a strategy used in marketing and it ALWAYS works.
South Koreans also pay more than Americans for the Galaxy S6 and we know that South Koreans also have lower purchasing power than Americans. So it was to be expected IMO. The same cant be said for the iPhone 6, where carriers subsidized it heavily last year in South Korea (and Japan) because of a deal with Apple.
The same doesn't apply to the US.
Furthermore, I would take that report with a grain of salt, considering it's only the first few weeks of release.
iPhone sales, however, seem like they've slowed A LOT.
Samsung widens lead over Apple in smartphone market
That was before Samsung released the Galaxy S6/S6 Edge.
Apple's market share could collapse to below 10% soon before Q4 when it releases its new iPhones.
Apple is most likely depending heavily on the iPhone 6S/6S+. If they don't do well, expect Samsung's smartphone market share to reach the high 30% to low 40% range in 2016.