The Samsung Galaxy S6 has been making headline after headline, with some claiming that the device is too bendable and others claiming that the device is too hard to take apart.
Despite this, some aren't buying into the hype surrounding how the device was built, and with good reason.
Samsung completely revamped the Galaxy series with the Galaxy S6, giving it a completely new design that is absolutely stunning. In fact, some suggest that the redesigned phone is as good-looking as the beautifully designed iPhone 6. In order to achieve this, however, Samsung had to sacrifice some things that were previous staples of the Galaxy series.
One of the features that Samsung removed is the microSD card slot, essentially making it impossible for users to expand their storage, at least on an offline level. However, this was a good decision. MicroSD technology has become outdated and impractical, especially when compared with cloud storage solutions that are now offered. To some users' dismay, and despite the fact that cloud storage is becoming cheaper and easier to use, microSD card slots are becoming less common. Of course, there will be times when Internet connectivity is not possible, but onboard storage is also increasing, enabling users to far more easily decide which files they always need on their device and what can be left in the cloud.
Another problem for many users is the fact that the Galaxy S6 does not include a removable battery. This is an issue that is a little more understandable than the lack of microSD expansion. Power users may well find themselves running out of battery at the very end of the day as time goes on. There are, of course, solutions to this, such as portable external batteries that can be used to charge a device — but those are a little impractical.
The fact of the matter, however, is that design is becoming too important to sacrifice. If Samsung is able to create a sleeker, better-looking device by sacrificing a removable battery and the overall capacity of the battery, then it is going to take that chance.
While this will alienate some users who are used to these features and take advantage of them, for better or for worse the company needs to attract new users who might not place any real value in the microSD card or the removable battery. The perfect way to attract new customers is to make a beautifully designed device that still works perfectly fine and will outperform many other devices in its class. Smartphones have become a fashion statement, again, for better or for worse.
Will many users continue to be frustrated over the changes? Of course, but old technology in the microSD and a feature that is rarely used by consumers in a removable battery are small prices to pay for a much better design.
