Struggling Samsung flogs FREE flagships to iPhone fans (and TV-next)

21.08.2015
Samsung wants you to test-drive one of its flagship phones. iPhone users can try a Galaxy S6 edge+, Note5, or the smaller S6 edge for 30 days, with (ahem) "no obligation." It's free (if you don't count the $1 fee and the risk you might break or lose it).

Yep, Samsung seems serious about getting out of its sales funk. Programs such as this don't come cheap.

But is it really going to work In IT Blogwatch, bloggers scratch their heads. Not to mention: What TV Will Look Like in Five Years...

Your humble blogwatcher curated these bloggy bits for your entertainment.

Nigel "RTF" Manuel reads the fine runes: [You're fired -Ed.]

Carly Page calls it a "desperate bid":

That one-dollar charge is presumably a way to verify payment authority, notes James Vincent:

And Michael Andronico is already sold:

Meanwhile, Shervin sees the opportunity for a spittle-flecked rant:

And batchtaster says it's, "More evidence Samsung just don't get it":

And Finally... TV Channel Guide from the Future -- What Television Will Look Like in Five Years [some NSFW language; hat tip: Andy Baio]

You have been reading IT Blogwatch by Richi Jennings, who curates the best bloggy bits, finest forums, and weirdest websites… so you don't have to. Catch the key commentary from around the Web every morning. Hatemail may be directed to @RiCHi or itbw@richi.uk. Opinions expressed may not represent those of Computerworld. Ask your doctor before reading. Your mileage may vary. E&OE.

(www.computerworld.com)

Richi Jennings

Zur Startseite