Samsung is letting iPhone users “test drive” its new Galaxy phablets

In an effort to convince iOS users to come over to Android, Samsung announced last night that it’s now offering iPhone owners a free Galaxy smartphone to “test drive” for a month. Known as the “Ultimate Test Drive,” this new initiative will allow iPhone users to try out a new Galaxy Note 5 or Galaxy S6 Edge+ for a single dollar and no obligation to actually buy the device once the almost-free trial expires. If you do choose to purchase the device, however, you’ll still have to send the test version back to Samsung and buy a new one separately. 

Samsung on Thursday announced a new initiative designed to steal away users of Apple’s iPhone, offering current owners of the device a virtually free 30-day “test drive” with one of its latest Galaxy handsets. Called the “Ultimate Test Drive,” Samsung’s plan puts a Galaxy S6 Edge Plus or Galaxy Note 5 in the hands of an iPhone owner for one dollar, with no obligation to buy. As the strategy is to lure away Apple customers, the promotion can only be accessed by visiting a special webpage from an iPhone. Included as part of the 30-day test drive is an activated SIM card attached to a voice and data plan hosted by a user’s current carrier, whether it be AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint. Samsung also sends along a cable to make streamline file transfers. Following the trial period those who “make the switch,” or buy a qualifying Galaxy device, Samsung says, “There’s even more love in store for you,” though it’s not exactly clear what the company means. According to Tom’s Guide, all participants will have to send back their test drive kit — albeit for free — even if they are persuaded to buy one of Samsung’s smartphones.