Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has introduced its latest innovative products, led by the new Galaxy Note 4 and the trailblazing Galaxy Note Edge. The company also unveiled a virtual reality headset and a 3G-enabled smartwatch.
Unfortunately, the Galaxy Note Edge and the Gear VR will not be available in the Philippines. Only the new Galaxy Note 4 and the Gear S will hit Philippine stores in late October.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
“The new Galaxy Note 4 introduces the most refined Note experience to-date by combining all the latest technology that users expect from the Galaxy series,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communication at Samsung Electronics.
Like it did when it launched the Galaxy Tab S tablets in June this year, Samsung is leaning on a super-high resolution screen to boost interest. The Galaxy Note 4 boasts a 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560×1440) Super AMOLED display that reproduces clearer and more vivid images with deep contrast, better viewing angles, and response times as fast as a millionth of a second.
Due to its large screen, the refined Multi Window feature is able to maximize the user’s experience providing them with the key to easier multi-tasking. Users can choose how they access their applications with full, split or pop-up screens, and easily change the size and positioning of apps on the screen with one intuitive swipe.
The Galaxy Note 4 also sports an advanced camera system that is able to reproduce brighter and clearer images.
The device is equipped with a 16 megapixel rear-facing camera featuring a Smart Optical Image Stabilizer that counter-balances camera shake and automatically extends exposure time in dark settings. In addition, a 3.7 megapixel front-facing camera with f1.9 offers a default 90 degree shooting angle and up to 120 degree wide angle so users can take the best group shots with friends.
The company also considered power consumption when it designed the latest Note. With the Fast Charging feature and Ultra Power Saving Mode, the Galaxy Note 4 charges faster and ensures that users don’t run out of power when they need it most. The Galaxy Note 4 comes equipped with multiple microphones and an improved speaker phone for better noise cancellation when speaking in loud environments.
A built-in Voice Recorder offers eight different directional voice tagging and a selective playback capability that allows users to isolate and listen to specific voices in a group conversation.
The Galaxy Note 4 also offers an improved Fingerprint Scanner, to secure personal data and the world’s first UV sensor in a mobile device.
Galaxy Note Edge
Samsung has changed the design, adding a metal frame and a new version of the faux leather that the company used on the Note 3. The company is also working with Montblanc, which will offer both an S pen and a case made from real leather.
This new S Pen offers a much more authentic pen experience, with a more natural brush effect that perfectly emulates writing on paper with a fountain or calligraphy pen. The S Pen also introduces a more user-friendly Air Command functionality along with other intuitive features such as Action Memo, Screen Write, Image Clip and Smart Select that allow users to create and collect content with ease.
Meanwhile, a new Smart Select feature enables users to easily piece together content from different origins, and share it with ease.
In addition to typing and writing, the Snap Note feature allows users to take a picture of their notes on a paper or a classroom board, and then quickly and easily convert to the S Note. They can also further unleash their creativity by jotting down their thoughts quickly with the Voice Memo.
The device features a premium metal frame with fluid curvature that seamlessly blends with the device display. The Galaxy Note 4’s 2.5D glass screen was inherited from the Galaxy S3. A soft-textured back cover provides incredible comfort that makes it easy to control with one hand.
A note with an edge
The Galaxy Note Edge has what Samsung calls an edge screen, which wraps around one of the sides of the device. This part of the screen offers quick access to frequently used apps, alerts and device functionality, including the camera shutter. It can also be used when the case is closed.
Samsung Gear S Strap
Users can also receive notifications directly on the Edge Screen while watching videos.
The Galaxy Note 4 will be available in “Charcoal Black,” “Frost White,” “Bronze Gold,” and “Blossom Pink” in global markets starting in October and the Galaxy Note Edge will be available in “Charcoal Black” and “Frost White” in select markets through Samsung’s retail channels, e-commerce and carriers later this year.
Samsung Gear S: Paving the way for the smartphones of the future
The Samsung Gear S could pave the way for the smartphones of the future. The Tizen-powered smartwatch has a 2-inch curved Super AMOLED display and comes with a SIM slot to enable 3G connectivity for texting, emailing and web-browsing.
Other communication capabilities of the Gear S include Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, allowing users to stay informed with seamless notifications from social networks, calendars and applications even when away from their phone.
Galaxy Gear S
The Gear S also lets users to instantly reply to incoming messages using the onscreen keyboard, or utilize enhanced S voice functionality to ensure tasks can be completed immediately. Users of the device can seamlessly make and receive calls directly from their wrist, or get calls forwarded from their smartphones.
The Samsung Gear S is also a perfect health and fitness companion with more enhanced multi-sensors, built-in GPS, and robust S Health features.
The company also announced the release of the Samsung Gear S Strap, the latest addition to its “Swarovski for Samsung” collection. The Samsung Gear S Strap is made with a completely new Swarovski product, Crystal Fine Mesh, just launched in September 2014
A mobile headset for 360-degree virtual reality experience
Aimed at gamers and entertainment junkies, the Samsung Gear VR virtual-reality headset houses the Galaxy Note 4, from which it pulls 360-degree images, giving the user an “immersive entertainment” experience that’s powered by Oculus Rift technology.
Samsung Gear VR
The Galaxy Note 4 has a processor capable of rendering 4K video at a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, which provides the basis for an immersive 3D experience on the headset.
The Gear VR headset is strictly a Galaxy Note 4 companion device, so it won’t work with other Samsung Note smartphones, including the new Galaxy Note Edge.
The prices of the all the products have not been announced.
IMAGE CREDIT: SAMSUNG
