Interface

In Galaxy S5 debuts new version of the interface TouchWiz, built on Android 4.4.2, in the tone of the latest designer trends, it became more flat. However, major changes in the functionality of the shell did not happened, TouchWiz still allows up to seven home screens and widgets to place on them.The main menu system is also not changed.

New settings menu allows you to quickly find the item due to the possibility to consolidate the important settings at the top, and also thanks to the integrated search.

In panel alerts the new TouchWizshows two new buttons. First appointed to the S Finder, which is a built in smart search engine for its content.

And the second is responsible for fast connections S5 with other Bluetooth-enabled devices and transfer data between them.In general, changes in the interface Galaxy S5 are more aesthetic in nature.

Music

Built-in music player of Galaxy S5 began to look much better, although not functionally changed. Background player interface is now varies depending on the color of album art.

Sound with the headphones is good, and if you connect it to a more advanced headphones, then all good. The only thing lacking in the smartphone is more reserve volume, often have to listen to music on a volume of 11-12 points from 15 available.

Video

Built-in video player of Galaxy S5 plays most formats without problems, including. Avi and. Mkv. Problems can arise only from the audio codec, Dolby AC3 machine does not support. However, you can install a third-party player such as the free VLC.

Wireless Connections

Samsung Galaxy S5 for the supports networks EDGE, 3G and LTE and other wireless connections as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, as well as NFC-enabled protocols S Beam and Android Beam.

Wi-Fi module in the smartphone supports 802.11ac, it is equipped with two antennas Wi-Fi MIMO (Multi-Input Multi-Output), which allows a doubling of the access point connection.

GPS

In Galaxy S5 comes with GPS / GLONASS module. Smartphone can connect to Satellites in seconds. It almost works perfect.