Vodafone UK has acquired exclusive rights to sell the gold-colored Galaxy S5. During the Unpacked 5 event in Barcelona, Spain, Samsung initially stated that the Galaxy S5 would be offered in four separate colors: black, white, blue and gold. However, they didn’t say which carriers would offer which colors. Why Vodafone? The world’s second largest cell carrier, Vodafone UK, announced plans to sell the regal gold Galaxy S5 when it’s officially released on April 11th. It’s important to note that Vodafone UK has an exclusive deal with Samsung, meaning no other cell carrier can legally sell the gold-colored variant. Of course, there’s a pretty good chance we’ll see a gold Goophone in the near future… If you don’t want to wait until April 11th to purchase the gold Galaxy S5, you can pre-order it through Vodafone starting March 28th. Be warned, though, the official Vodafone website will probably experience heavy volume due to the Galaxy S5’s high demand. So, why is Vodafone UK offering the exclusive gold Galaxy S5? Although the cell carrier hasn’t made an official statement, we’re assuming it’s to attract new subscribers to their service. By purchasing exclusive rights to the Galaxy S5, Vodafone UK is certain…

Along with its superior hardware, the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S5 will also feature improved battery performance, allowing users to run their device for a longer length of time on single charge. This is just one of the many notable features that’s driving up pre-registration numbers for the Galaxy S5. Why Battery Life is a Common Issue Among Smartphones Battery life remains a growing problem among modern-day smartphones. As the hardware and software develops, there’s more juice being pulled from the battery. This results in shorter battery life, especially when the user is running processor-intensive applications like watching YouTube videos, playing games, using GPS services (serious battery-killer), etc. There’s nothing more frustrating that being forced to use your smartphone while it’s plugged into a nearby outlet, but unfortunately this is becoming an all-too-familiar scenario among smartphone owners today. Rather than carrying your smartphone in your pocket, its short battery life restricts you to using it around an electrical outlet. Samsung’s Solution To Poor Battery Life Samsung has taken the Galaxy S5 to the next level by optimizing its battery life. As most Galaxy fanatics may already know, the new Galaxy S5 features a 2800 mAh battery. This alone isn’t a ground-breaking…