Tech Tools: Samsung looks for new Edge with S7 phone

Bigger screen, an updated chip and a better camera among other things

The new  Samsung  Galaxy S7 edge with 3D thermo forming in four finishes. Photographer: Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg
The new Samsung Galaxy S7 edge with 3D thermo forming in four finishes. Photographer: Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was unveiled only a couple of weeks ago but already it's hitting the shops. What does the new version of the phone bring? A bigger screen, an updated chip and a better camera among other things. The screen has been bumped up to 5.5 inches from 5.1 inches, giving you a noticeably larger screen without adding much bulk.

The camera has also had its low-light performance improved, with larger pixels that capture more light. And the water resistance is back – something that was much lamented around these parts when the S6 Edge decided to do away with it – and the MicroSD slot. The S7 Edge is more of an update than a redesign, but it's an eye catching one. samsung.com