Samsung Announces Galaxy Alpha Featuring Metal Frame and Rounded Corners

mrspoonsi (2955715) writes with word that Samsung is hopping on the metal case and rounded corners design bandwagon. From the article: Samsung says a metal frame and curved corners give the Galaxy Alpha a "sophisticated" look. The South Korean company describes the Galaxy Alpha as representing a "new design approach". The firm has previously been criticised for the plastic feel of its handsets at a time when other firms have opted to use materials marketed as having a "premium" feel. Samsung Electronics saw a 20% year-on-year drop in its last quarter's profit. The phone features 2G of RAM, a 4.7" AMOLED display, and either an 8-core Exynos 5 or 4-core Snapdragon 801.

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still the same galaxy. dont worry.

[nimbius]

For those wondering if the dimensions will change with the rounded edges, dont worry. the Galaxy Alpha will still continue to ship with mounting equipment for roadside billboard, stadium jumbotron, and IMAX auditorium. It will also still include the ever popular 130 decibel klaxon for informing you of Amber alerts at 5 AM on a saturday.

I don't get it

[Rik Sweeney]

What's the obsession with metal frames? Message boards are filled with hipsters ranting about how cheap a plastic frame looks.

Whenever I get a new phone, the first thing I do is wrap it in a plastic protector to protect the body.

Re:I don't get it

[Russ1642]

I never understood this. Teams of engineers cram the electronics into the smallest, lightest case they can, and then the end users goes and shoves it in a 1/4" thick rubber sleeve.

Re: I don't get it

[jd2112]

Gravity doesn't exist. It is just a theory. "intelligent falling" is what keeps everything from floating away.

Re:I don't get it

[Sockatume]

I would think that going without a case on a £600 phone is a better signal of "I've got money to burn".

I quit buying Samsung

[stoolpigeon]

I bought a Galaxy S and then the Galaxy S3 - and after seeing how poor the support was on the Samsung side in terms of updating and Android I have decided not to purchase any more of their phones. I had no problems with the hardware. The software decisions that Samsung makes and the fact that they seem no longer interested once the product is out the door was why I left.

In the middle of all that I bought one of their ultrabooks and ran into the same issue.

I don't have any plans to buy anything they've made unless I learn they've somehow turned this behavior around.

Re:I quit buying Samsung

[balaband]

Yeah....but name manufacturer that is better then them?

They all suck.

With galaxy line (because of the number of units they sell) - you at least know you are covered with cyanogen (or some other) mod.

Re:still the same galaxy. dont worry.

[Krojack]

I know you're just trying to be funny and with the size part you are. I got a Note 2 and sometimes feel that way however I still love the phone. As for the alerts, App Drawer > Emergency Alerts > Menu > Settings > Alert types. You can turn off all alerts except for these so called Presidential alerts. I don't want people thinking it really can't be turned off.

Also I think some devices it's under Settings > Sounds > Emergency tone. You can only set it to vibrate, sound or silent.

The Galaxy Alpha? Excellent!

[Minwee]

I am very happy to hear that Samsung is releasing a new phone that can run Windows NT, OpenVMS and Digital UNIX equally well.