Samsung tends to pay attention to what the competition is doing in the mobile tech, and now the company will emulate one of BlackBerry's best features, the BlackBerry Hub.
The extremely functional piece of software from the OEM acts as a focus point for all communications that go through your handset. Whether these are text messages, phone calls, email or social media notifications, they all get ordered and distributed in the app, so you don't have to open a myriad of windows for each.
Those who appreciate bundling all their notifications in one place find the solution elegant and user-friendly, and Samsung looks like it wants to offer the same to its customers in the form of the Samsung Focus, an app that could land on the upcoming Galaxy Note 6.
SamMobile reports indicate that Focus will merge functions such as email, contacts, memos and calendar events. A tiny chance exists that Samsung Focus will take the place of the mentioned apps, but that remains to be seen. It is far more likely that the hub will permit users to use one point to do multiple actions, such as log into social media like Facebook and Twitter, manage emails from Gmail and schedule dates and meetings.
Focus should allow multiple email accounts to be handled, so you can easily switch between your work and personal account. A number of customization options are expected. For example, you will be able to hide notifications from certain users or social media so you can better focus on tasks at hand. By flagging keywords, certain content can get prioritized, and it will show on top of the list.
"Samsung Focus has a clean and modern interface, unlike any previous Samsung app," SamMobile points out. The company used Google's Material Design when crafting the UI, and that might have a lot to do with the praise.
ExpertReviews says that the Galaxy Note 6 could follow in the steps of Note 5 and launch before the IFA event. This would mean that fans of the stylus-carrying handset could get their hands on it in July. Analysts expect an early Galaxy Note 6 release as well.
The smartphone is one of 2016's most sought-after devices, as it reportedly carries intimidating specs and features. Having the flagship device equipped with Samsung Focus could only make it more appealing to high-end customers.
