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Technically, Samsung's Galaxy S6 battery is user removable… sort of
TechnologyTell Review: Marshall Major II headphones
Samsung Galaxy S6 headed to AT&T soon (Rumor)
Unreleased LG G4 runs Android 5.1 in testing, 10 million is the first sales goal
That outlandish Huawei-made future Nexus? It could run on a Kirin 930 chip
Verizon Nexus 6 to reportedly launch on March 12th
Seriously, Verizon? The carrier's Galaxy S6/S6 Edge pre-orders begin April 1
Sprint stands out again, delivers first US Lollipop update for Galaxy Note 4
iPhone 6 now has edge-to-edge Phantom Glass screen protection
Iron Man narrates first iPhone-like HTC One M9 commercial (video)
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Technically, Samsung's Galaxy S6 battery is user removable… sort of

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While there's no such thing as perfection, Samsung came extremely close to designing the flawless phone after Galaxy S5's poor box-office results. The S6 and S6 Edge only have a couple of striking vulnerabilities, with water resistance inexplicably omitted and future owners limited to internal storage and the cloud for their digital hoarding needs.

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TechnologyTell Review: Marshall Major II headphones

There's almost no shortage of on-ear headphones between the $100 and $150 price bracket. But what's common with so many is the amount of plastic you get in bowing headbands. While I don't have anything against plastic construction, I greatly appreciate flexible and stylish designs. If a headband is going to circle over my head like a helmet, it better look real good doing it.

Once in awhile, you come across a pair that totally nails it on appearance, comfort, and performance for the price. Such as the Major II headphones.

Design & Connectivity

You have to hand it to Marshall for creating an inexpensive set of headphones that does not come off as 'cheap-looking' plastic. I've certainly experienced my fair share of shiny plastic be it good or not-so-good audio. Now don't get me wrong – the Major II headphones certainly have plastic parts. But it's the overall design and attention to detail that completely subdues it.

Such beautiful simplicity

While there isn't anything particularly flashy about the appearance of the Major II, it embodies an era of sound with look and feel. My inner minimalist delights in both the form and function that provide without undue surplus.

Ear cups attach to metal prongs, connected to a simple hinge, which then connects to the headband itself. The contact points are separate and visible. This construction will will surely last through normal wear and tear.

I've seen photos of how the original Major headphones work. Marshall has done a great job to tweak the design yet retain similar style for the Major II. The cups can fold in without exerting any physical stress on the band, and vice versa. If anything is going to break first, it would be a hinge. But you're going to have to do something drastic to make that happen. Even then, a couple of tools and a bit of ingenuity could fix it.

Listening to music with the Major II headphones has reinforced my love for cups that vertically adjust by sliding instead of clicking into place. The metal rails move smoothly and maintain appropriate tension to stay put. Although plastic, the hinge locks, yet has enough give for easy motion. The stitched headband is capped with gold metal bands at the ends, labeling right and left sides. There is nothing excess about these headphones, and I absolutely love it.

Folds up quite nicely in the hand

Simple, classy, detailed. That's why the Marshall Major II looks more expensive than it is. The headband, sides of the hinges, and sides of the ear cups are textured. There's white and gold script, gold metal on the bands, and gold plugs where audio cables go in and out.

Even the inside of the ear cups feature a mesh that matches the overall flat-black appearance. In my mind, the Major II's style speaks to the physical aspect being good, yet taking a backseat to the audio experience.

The included 3.5mm audio cable is equally designed and constructed. Let me mention that this is one of the least-kinky, non-clothing-catching cables I've had the pleasure to use in quite some time. While it might coil a bit, it won't tangle (you'll have to work at it to do that). Gold-colored, textured metal grips for the plugs – one having an L-shape with extra reinforcement – are solidly-built. They plug in with a satisfying 'click'. A coiled section of cable stretches springy, yet snaps back to its original shape when relaxed. Most excellent.

This cable is definitely a keeper, one that's certainly likely to outlast any headphones you end up owning. I just wish that it had in-line volume control. The single button with mic are for taking and ending calls only.

Each of the Major II's ear cups have…

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Samsung Galaxy S6 headed to AT&T soon (Rumor)

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Not too long ago, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge at the Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona. Unlike its predecessor, the company didn't make the handset water-resistant, but if you're one of those people who tend to get your smartphones wet, you be glad to know that Samsung is reportedly working on a water-resistant version of the handset dubbed as Galaxy S6 Active.

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Unreleased LG G4 runs Android 5.1 in testing, 10 million is the first sales goal

LG executives haven't shied away from dropping (obvious) hints as to the looming G4's existence, name and (loose) ETA these past couple of months. And while they were adamant G3's sequel wouldn't break cover at the just-wrapped Mobile World Congress, something new was bound to come up in Barcelona.

Speaking to a Korean newspaper, a company official candidly named the G4 again, also stressing it "will be unveiled next month" and…

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That outlandish Huawei-made future Nexus? It could run on a Kirin 930 chip

Qualcomm's unforeseen Snapdragon 810 production obstacles sure left a lot of gadget manufacturers in the lurch, exposing or at least highlighting a great Android weakness. The entire house of cards can collapse when a key piece of the puzzle fails, and everyone from Google to HTC, LG and Sony needs another CPU-making hero.

Nvidia? MediaTek? Why not Huawei? Since the Chinese are…

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Verizon Nexus 6 to reportedly launch on March 12th

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It's been a while since Google introduced the mighty Nexus 6. As usual, the nation's largest carrier, Verizon, was a little mum about the launch of the handset, but we've seen several rumors in the past few days that Google Nexus 6 would launch on Verizon on March 12th. Now, the folks at Phandroid have received more information about the launch of the handset, including the pricing of the handset.

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Seriously, Verizon? The carrier's Galaxy S6/S6 Edge pre-orders begin April 1

The largest wireless service provider stateside has just taken to Twitter to announce the formal pre-order opener for this spring's biggest prospective Android blockbusters. The news comes as quite the surprise for two reasons.

First, the actual date sounds like a joke. It's 4/1, as Big Red chose to formulate it, or in plain English, April 1. Aka, April Fools' Day. Could it be a prank? If so, we…

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Sprint stands out again, delivers first US Lollipop update for Galaxy Note 4

Going against tradition, which called for the newest flagship device to score Android 5.0 first, Samsung substantially favored the more mainstream popular Galaxy S5 over the technically superior Note 4. Bizarrely, even the Note 3 seemed privileged for a second there, and owners of the best Galaxy phablet were led to believe they still had a while to wait…

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iPhone 6 now has edge-to-edge Phantom Glass screen protection

I'm so jealous. As far as I know, there isn't a single glass screen protector for my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 that doesn't create a halo effect. And none of them even go edge-to-edge. As much as I prefer glass screen protectors over PET or TPU, I can't stand that halo fringing that happens with glass on curved screens.

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Iron Man narrates first iPhone-like HTC One M9 commercial (video)

Sorry, RDJ, you used to be this versatile, almost chameleonic actor, with two Oscar nominations under your belt for the most dissimilar roles one can imagine. But as soon as you put on the iron suit, you sealed your fate.

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