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You can download 10 of the Galaxy S6’s coolest new apps right now for free

Published Mar 4th, 2015 12:04PM EST
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Samsung’s hot new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge smartphones are the talk of tech fans right now, but sadly they’ll continue to be nothing but talk until next month when they finally begin to roll out in markets around the world. We got to spend some time with both new models recently and they warrant the hype thanks to their bold new designs and cutting-edge internal components.

Of course, Samsung’s software also got a big overhaul alongside the hardware changes, and you don’t have to wait another minute to get a taste of the new apps Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will offer.

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It’s true that Samsung’s new software isn’t the star of the show when it comes to its new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge smartphones, but there are still some cool new apps and updates that are worth noting. And now, 10 of the best Samsung apps that will ship on these new flagship models can be downloaded for free, well ahead of their official release.

XDA Developers forum member “Albe95” has posted 10 of the new apps that will be included on the S6 and S6 edge when they are released next month. The apps are confirmed to be safe to install, though they’re only guaranteed to be fully compatible with Samsung’s version of Android Lollipop.

Here’s the full list of Galaxy S6 apps from the thread:

  1. S6 S Note
  2. S6 like SystemUI (Statusbar and Recents)
  3. S6 and S6 Edge Lockscreen and Home Wallpapers
  4. S6 Optical Reader
  5. S6 GeoNews
  6. S6 GearManager
  7. S6 Gear Fit
  8. S6 Smart Remote
  9. S6 Smart Switch
  10. S6 Kids Mode

For screenshots and links to download each new app for free, follow the source link below.

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Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 10 years. He manages BGR’s editorial team and ensures that best practices are adhered to. He also oversees the Ecommerce team and directs the daily flow of all content. Zach first joined BGR in 2007 as a Staff Writer covering business, technology, and entertainment.

His work has been quoted by countless top news organizations, and he was recently named one of the world's top 10 “power mobile influencers” by Forbes. Prior to BGR, Zach worked as an executive in marketing and business development with two private telcos.