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This week saw Apple unveil the new version of iOS but without hardware a Samsung new claimed the top spot – the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S6 active. It stirred fans with its MIL-STD-810G and IP67 ruggedness ratings and its large 3,500mAh battery. Some fans felt a little burned that the normal Galaxy S6 they bought had just 2,550mAh.
Rumors surrounding the Galaxy Note 5 also drew in attention. The new flagship phablet will allegedly use the reversible USB Type-C standard. Samsung tried USB 3.0 for a while, but that lasted just a single generation. Will Type-C solve the issues of the clunky microUSB 3.0 plug?
Apple's iOS 9 unveiling claimed the third spot. The upcoming update will bring split-screen multitasking to the iPad (older devices are getting a more limited version). Also, Siri will take on Google Now while Apple Maps will support city transit.
Gionee had hardware to announce and battery was a big part of it. The Marathon M5 has two 3,010mAh batteries, that's right two! It's flagship sibling, the Elife E8, brings in a huge 6" QHD display and an impressive 24MP camera.
Relatively unknown Doogee also attracted with a battery, the S6000 boasts a 6,000mAh battery on a budget of $140.
Sony got in some hot water with how little storage it left to users of 8GB Xperia M4 Aqua, while security firm Kaspersky raised some concerns about Android and iOS security.
Samsung Galaxy S6 active rugged flagship officially announced
The smartphone comes with IP68 and Mil-STD-810G-meeting protection and a 3,500mAh battery.
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