Samsung Galaxy S5 update improves camera lag, fingerprint scanner accuracy

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Samsung Galaxy S5 update improves camera lag, fingerprint scanner accuracy

Samsung is pushing out a new software upgrade to their international Samsung Galaxy S5, with the first folks to get them being those in the UK. Early reports suggest two huge improvements to areas many thought were hampering the Galaxy S5 experience.

For starters, the camera and gallery apps have seen substantially improved performance. Shutter lag in the camera app is said to be cleared up, which is something many complained about to this point.

Another big fix is increased accuracy for the fingerprint scanner. Even in our own review we noted how finnicky the fingerprint scanner was, with users often having to swipe their finger more than once in order for it to register.

The upgrade appears to be going out over the air right now, with Kies also being an option for those who prefer doing stuff over the wire. As usual, the rollout may not get to everyone right away depending on market and carrier, so if you aren’t in the UK with an international unlocked version you’ll need sit patiently until Samsung delivers the goods to everyone else.

[via SamMobile]

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LG G3 leaks in metallic black and pearl white, previous leaked cases now on Amazon for $7

In case you missed it over the busy weekend (what with it being Mother’s Day and all), the LG G3 once again made another appearance online, as the subject of a leak from the boys at PhoneArena.

The image shows the LG G3 in both metallic black, and pearly white finishes, with the gold version — which we’ve already seen in a previous leak — photo bombing above. The brushed texture is plain to see and we have to say, we’re liking the very minimal back plate/buttons.

Also, you may remember last week when we got one of our first clear looks at the upcoming LG G3 after it popped up inside a 3rd party case press image. We talked it about it briefly on last week’s Mobile Roar podcast and sure enough, the cases belong to Rearth (one of our personal favorite case manufacturers).

Available right now on Amazon, the cases are going for only $7 ($4 shipping) and mention availability is set for June 30th. Now we’re not saying that is the exact day when you should be expecting the LG G3 to officially launch, but it could be a good indicator of its rough release timing.

[Rearth LG G3 Case on Amazon $7 ($4 shipping)]

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