eport: Samsung readying high-end metal ‘Galaxy Alpha’ to battle iPhone 6

Samsung is preparing to launch a new, metal-clad smartphone as early as August, according to a report from Korean site ETNews. The device, dubbed the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, may be the Korean phone maker’s attempt to ramp up competition with Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6 by offering an alternative with more premium materials than the company’s standard plastic. Check out this latest news from Greenbot.com