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New Galaxy S7 Active smartphones won't leak, says Samsung
It's official: the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active isn't quite as rugged as it was originally advertised. Well, it wasn't, but it is now. Following failed underwater tests from both Consumer Reports and CNET, Samsung looked into the phone's production process and found manufacturing problems that were compromising its water-resistance. Fortunately, the issue has been resolved. From here on out, the Galaxy S7 Active is expected to be sufficiently water-tight.
Mini review: Our quick verdict on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Last week we reviewed (and accidentally damaged) Samsung's newest rugged phone, the Galaxy S7 Active. Though we learned the hard way not to push the envelope with drop tests, we were impressed that the S7 is every bit as high-end as the regular S7. We say that because many of the rugged phones on the market make do with lesser specs. Here, though, you get the same great camera set up as on the standard Galaxy S7, along with fast internals and a capacious battery that's actually bigger than on the original. And, despite, the fact that we cracked the screen, we were grateful that the phone at least worked normally afterward -- not something we'd expect from most devices. All told, the main caveat isn't that its screen isn't crackproof: It's that it costs a hefty $800, and is exclusive to AT&T. Focus to recommend this, then, you better be OK with that carrier, and probably have a serious case of butter fingers too.
Samsung's rugged Galaxy S7 Active packs a huge battery
It's that time of year again: now that Samsung's latest Galaxy S flagship has been on the market for a while, it's time for the rougher, tougher Active version to show up. The company has unveiled the Galaxy S7 Active, an AT&T-exclusive rugged edition of the standard S7 that's built to take a bruising. As with the S6 Active, this isn't just a regular smartphone with a beefier drop- and water-resistant case. This year's model has a shatter-resistant 5.1-inch screen, and the battery jumps from the S7's usual 3,000mAh to a massive 4,000mAh -- you won't have trouble making it through a day of hiking.
Samsung accidentally reveals the Galaxy S7 Active
A Samsung app has leaked the existence of a new smartphone from the company, the Galaxy S7 Active. The previously unknown phone appears in a long list of supported devices in the Google Play listing for the Samsung Level app, spotted by SamMobile. The Active range of Galaxy phones was born out of necessity. It first appeared in 2013 as a waterproof, ruggedized version of the company's then-flagship Galaxy S4. Each iteration of the "S" line since has been accompanied by an Active variant.
