**Samsung's Latest Mobile Devices: Galaxy A5 and A7 2016**
Samsung has released its latest mid-range mobile devices, the Galaxy A5 and A7 2016. These devices take design cues from the flagship Galaxy series, featuring aluminum frames and glass backs. However, unlike the more expensive flagships, these two devices include functionality that was previously reserved for the elite of Samsung's ecosystem, such as cameras with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), fingerprint sensors, and Samsung Pay integration.
The smallest member of the family, the 4.7-inch Galaxy A3, is less powerful but still offers decent specs. The report confirms previous rumors about the migration of certain features down Samsung's mid and entry-level range. All three Galaxy A 2016 devices feature AMOLED displays, a 13-megapixel rear camera with double tap to launch, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. They also support LTE, microSD card slots, and Android 5.1.
The Galaxy A7 features an octa-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz, paired with 3 GB of RAM, while the Galaxy A5 comes with the same processor but just 2 GB of RAM. The humble Galaxy A3, on the other hand, features a quad-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz and 1.5 GB of RAM. All three devices will become available in China this month, with the rest of the world getting them early next year.
**OnePlus Exchange Program for OnePlus 1, 2, and X**
OnePlus has started an exchange program for prospective owners of its older smartphones, including the OnePlus 1, OnePlus 2, and OnePlus X. The program allows users to register their old smartphone on OnePlus's website or the Red Globe dedicated page to qualify for the exchange program.
To participate in the program, users must select a smartphone online, where they will receive an invite code for the device. Once the invite code is used, the user will be sent a page where they can redeem insurance for the service and apply to receive an Amazon gift card in the amount of their old phone's worth. The exchange program aims to provide users with a convenient way to upgrade to newer OnePlus devices.
**Shin Jong Keun and BK Yun Step Down as Samsung Mobile CEOs**
Samsung has announced that its head of mobile communications, Shin Jong Keun, and another co-CEO, BK Yun, will be stepping back from day-to-day operations. This comes after a questionable year for Samsung's mobile division, which saw a 38% drop in mobile profits due to more expensive components and excess unsold stock.
Shin Jong Keun has been with the company for nine years and will be replaced by Kodong Jinn, who was involved with the launch of the Galaxy S6 and Note 5. The announcement marks the latest shakeup in Samsung's management, following three marketing executives' resignations last year. The changes aim to bring about a fresh start for Samsung's mobile division.
**HTC Smartwatch Rumors**
Rumors suggest that HTC is coming out with a smartwatch early next year, with the device codenamed "Halfbeak". According to Evan Blast AKA EV Leaks, the HTC 1 watch will be announced in February 2016, around the same time as Mobile World Congress 2016. The rumors claim that the watch will feature a circular display with a resolution of 360x360 pixels.
While these rumors cannot be confirmed just yet, they offer an exciting glimpse into what might be coming from HTC's smartwatch division.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthis episode of Android authority is brought to you by domain.com well we got good news about the Galaxy A3 A5 and A7 but perhaps most importantly is the news that OnePlus will be permanently ditching their invite system I know Geeks be like the original Galaxy a devices marked a departure from Samsung's usual focus on plastic by featuring metallic unib bodies now the Galaxy a 2016 series continues on the same path as with the Galaxy 6 inspired design featuring aluminum frames and glass backs but the Galaxy A5 and A7 2016 take more than design cues from the flaghship Galaxy the two devices include functionality that just a couple years ago were reserved for the rarified elite of the ecosystem cameras with Optical image stabilization fingerprint sensors and Samsung pay integration only the A5 5.2 in full HD and the A7 5.5 in full HD offer these perks the smallest member of the family the 4.7 A3 is less owed but its specs are still pretty decent this confirms reports from last month about the migration of certain features down Samsung's mid and entry level range all three Galaxy a 2016 devices feature AMOLED displays 13 map rear cameras with double tap to launch and 5 map front-facing cameras LTE micro SD card support and Android 5.1 the A7 features an octacore processor clocked at 1.6 GHz paired with 3 GB of RAM the A5 comes with the same processor but just 2 GB of RAM while the humble A3 features 1.5 GHz of quadcore processor and just 1.5 GB of RAM all three devices will become available in China this month and for the rest of the world early next year now although it is true that one will be ditching the invite program permanently they do have an exchange program for Indians OnePlus has started an exchange program for prospective owners of the OnePlus 1 OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X smartphones in India to qualify for the exchange program the user has to register their old smartphone on oneplus's website or the red globe dedicated page note that not all devices are exchangeable from there they can decide on which method to use to get a new phone the buy first sell later method that involves users selecting a smartphone online red globe will then send the user an invite code for the device and set up a pickup service to retrieve the old handset once the invite code has been used after using the invite code the user will be sent a page where they can redeem insurance for the service and apply to receive an Amazon gift card in the amount of their old phone's worth for my Indian Brothers out there I'd love to hear from you if you use this Exchange program how did it work was it smooth was it worthwhile let me know on Twitter love to hear it well it's been a big year of shakeups for Samsung's management and I want to warn you here that I'm doing my best with the pronunciations but for my Korean fans please forgive me if I butcher them here we go Samsung has announced that its head of mobile Communications Shin Jong keun and another co-chief executive officer BK Yun will be stepping back from day-to-day operations cun a 9-year veteran at the company will be replaced by kodong Jinn who was involved with the launch of the Galaxy S6 and Note 5 the announcement comes after another questionable year for Samsung's mobile division Samsung saw a 38% drop in its mobile profits for the launch quarter of the Galaxy S6 as more expensive components and excess unsold stock drove up the division's cost Samsung's latest management reconfiguration is the latest in a string of shakeups in the past 12 months which also saw three Marketing Executives resigned last year perhaps we hope these changes will lead to Fortunes in the coming year good news for you HTC fans out there it looks like they're coming out with a smartwatch early 2016 Evan blast AKA EV leaks has tweeted that the HTC1 watch is coming in February 2016 since that's the same time around the Mobile World Congress 2016 there is a high probability that hcc's first Smartwatch will be announced then rumors suggest that the hcc1 would feature a circular display with a resolution of 360x 360 the upcoming G G is said to be codenamed halfbeak of course none of this can be confirmed just yet and this week's t-shirt is awarded to Goku on Twitter who came up with a very creative domain name dude wey droid.com love it now why is that because no domain name extension tells your story with the same degree of trust as a or net domain name and net domain name extensions inject credibility into your online presence save 15% on domain names and web hosting when you use our coupon code Android at domain.com checkout when you think domain names think domain.com thanks for watching Edward Army my name is Jace love to connect with you right here on Google+ or Twitter right there I wanted to give a shout out to someone I just met today a viewer I happened to meet at a meeting named Gary keep watching Gary it was good to meet you in person you also don't want to forget about my brothers and sister and Android who are working super hard to be your source for all things Androidthis episode of Android authority is brought to you by domain.com well we got good news about the Galaxy A3 A5 and A7 but perhaps most importantly is the news that OnePlus will be permanently ditching their invite system I know Geeks be like the original Galaxy a devices marked a departure from Samsung's usual focus on plastic by featuring metallic unib bodies now the Galaxy a 2016 series continues on the same path as with the Galaxy 6 inspired design featuring aluminum frames and glass backs but the Galaxy A5 and A7 2016 take more than design cues from the flaghship Galaxy the two devices include functionality that just a couple years ago were reserved for the rarified elite of the ecosystem cameras with Optical image stabilization fingerprint sensors and Samsung pay integration only the A5 5.2 in full HD and the A7 5.5 in full HD offer these perks the smallest member of the family the 4.7 A3 is less owed but its specs are still pretty decent this confirms reports from last month about the migration of certain features down Samsung's mid and entry level range all three Galaxy a 2016 devices feature AMOLED displays 13 map rear cameras with double tap to launch and 5 map front-facing cameras LTE micro SD card support and Android 5.1 the A7 features an octacore processor clocked at 1.6 GHz paired with 3 GB of RAM the A5 comes with the same processor but just 2 GB of RAM while the humble A3 features 1.5 GHz of quadcore processor and just 1.5 GB of RAM all three devices will become available in China this month and for the rest of the world early next year now although it is true that one will be ditching the invite program permanently they do have an exchange program for Indians OnePlus has started an exchange program for prospective owners of the OnePlus 1 OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X smartphones in India to qualify for the exchange program the user has to register their old smartphone on oneplus's website or the red globe dedicated page note that not all devices are exchangeable from there they can decide on which method to use to get a new phone the buy first sell later method that involves users selecting a smartphone online red globe will then send the user an invite code for the device and set up a pickup service to retrieve the old handset once the invite code has been used after using the invite code the user will be sent a page where they can redeem insurance for the service and apply to receive an Amazon gift card in the amount of their old phone's worth for my Indian Brothers out there I'd love to hear from you if you use this Exchange program how did it work was it smooth was it worthwhile let me know on Twitter love to hear it well it's been a big year of shakeups for Samsung's management and I want to warn you here that I'm doing my best with the pronunciations but for my Korean fans please forgive me if I butcher them here we go Samsung has announced that its head of mobile Communications Shin Jong keun and another co-chief executive officer BK Yun will be stepping back from day-to-day operations cun a 9-year veteran at the company will be replaced by kodong Jinn who was involved with the launch of the Galaxy S6 and Note 5 the announcement comes after another questionable year for Samsung's mobile division Samsung saw a 38% drop in its mobile profits for the launch quarter of the Galaxy S6 as more expensive components and excess unsold stock drove up the division's cost Samsung's latest management reconfiguration is the latest in a string of shakeups in the past 12 months which also saw three Marketing Executives resigned last year perhaps we hope these changes will lead to Fortunes in the coming year good news for you HTC fans out there it looks like they're coming out with a smartwatch early 2016 Evan blast AKA EV leaks has tweeted that the HTC1 watch is coming in February 2016 since that's the same time around the Mobile World Congress 2016 there is a high probability that hcc's first Smartwatch will be announced then rumors suggest that the hcc1 would feature a circular display with a resolution of 360x 360 the upcoming G G is said to be codenamed halfbeak of course none of this can be confirmed just yet and this week's t-shirt is awarded to Goku on Twitter who came up with a very creative domain name dude wey droid.com love it now why is that because no domain name extension tells your story with the same degree of trust as a or net domain name and net domain name extensions inject credibility into your online presence save 15% on domain names and web hosting when you use our coupon code Android at domain.com checkout when you think domain names think domain.com thanks for watching Edward Army my name is Jace love to connect with you right here on Google+ or Twitter right there I wanted to give a shout out to someone I just met today a viewer I happened to meet at a meeting named Gary keep watching Gary it was good to meet you in person you also don't want to forget about my brothers and sister and Android who are working super hard to be your source for all things Android\n"
