Samsung Unveils the First Onyx Cinema LED Screen in Australia

Samsung Electronics unveiled its Onyx screen in Australia at HOYTS Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, Sydney, the first-ever in Australia. The new installment features Samsung’s latest 14-meter Onyx Cinema LED screen. Another 10-meter Onyx screen will also be installed at HOYTS Highpoint in Melbourne, Australia, by March 2020.

 

“As the cinema landscape continues to evolve globally, theaters are looking for new ways to enhance the movie-going experience,” said Hyeseung Ha, Senior Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “With Onyx, we are aiming to provide our entertainment partners and their customers a visual experience unlike any other. We are excited to partner with HOYTS to help showcase what we can offer in terms of theatrical picture quality and provide viewers with an experience that will bring them back to the cinema again and again.”

 

HOYTS is a leader in the entertainment industry with more than 50 cinema locations across Australia and New Zealand. The newly renovated HOYTS Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, Sydney, will act as HOYTS’ flagship cinema location, hosting major Australian blockbuster premieres and red-carpet events.

 

“We are always looking for new ways to stay ahead of the game and provide our guests with something unexpected,” said Damian Keogh, CEO and President of the HOYTS Group. “That is why we are leading the way and incorporating Australia’s first Onyx Cinema LED screens into our cinemas. These screens are a total game-changer, providing a movie and entertainment experience unlike anything our guests have seen before.”

 

Samsung’s Onyx Cinema LED screens deliver unbelievable picture quality, incredible performance and reliability. The extraordinary display installed at HOYTS combines 4K resolution, HDR picture quality and peak brightness level of 146fL – nearly 10 times greater than what is possible with the standard projector technologies.

 

Samsung’s Onyx LED screens are installed in several major cities across the world, through partnerships with Pacific Theaters in Los Angeles, USA, Capital Cinema in Beijing, China and Arena Cinemas’ Sihlcity theater in Zürich, Switzerland.

 

For more information about Samsung Onyx, visit: https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/led-signage/onyx.

* This article was originally published here

Samsung Introduces Best-in-class Data Security Chip Solution for Mobile Devices

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today introduced a Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (CC EAL) 5+ certified Secure Element (SE) turnkey solution for mobile devices. The new SE offers a strong security solution, consisting of a security chip (S3K250AF) and optimized software, that fully guards private data on an isolated data storage.

 

“Strong security measures have become a crucial feature in today’s smart devices as they evolve into essential tools that hold the key to our personal data connected to various services such as the cloud and financial transactions,” said Dongho Shin, senior vice president of System LSI marketing at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung has a long and proven history in security solutions such as smart card ICs, IoT processors and other semiconductor products that require robust security. Our new turnkey SE solution for mobile devices will not only keep user data safer on the go but also enable new mobile applications that will broaden and enrich our everyday lives.”

 

From checking emails and making online payments to replacing house keys and airplane tickets, smart devices continue to offer more applications that enforce stronger security requirements. Samsung’s new turnkey solution is a dedicated tamper-resistant strongbox that securely stores users’ confidential and cryptographic data such as pin numbers, passwords and even crypto-currency credentials separate from the typical mobile memory such as embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS).

 

The S3K250AF-based SE combines a microcontroller, advanced hardware-level protection and an optimized secure OS. With a CC EAL 5+ certified-hardware, the highest level received by a mobile component, and dedicated protection software, the solution ensures top-notch security assurance on mobile devices. While current smartphones or tablets already have strong security in place to fend off possible tampering, the security-dedicated chip adds extra countermeasures to defend against possible attacks such as reverse engineering, power glitches and laser attacks, making it extremely harder for others to access or copy stored confidential data. In addition, the SE solution manages failed attempts and prevents replay attacks by accepting only the latest authentication request as a valid one.

 

Samsung’s new SE solution is currently in mass production and is featured in Samsung’s recently-announced Galaxy S20 series smartphones.

* This article was originally published here

In Pictures: The Galaxy Z Flip Takes Center Stage at Fashion Weeks Around the World

Samsung’s latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip, has been turning heads around the world at four important dates in the fashion calendar, debuting at New York Fashion Week on February 12 and continuing on to London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks.

 

Not only does the Galaxy Z Flip offer users brand-new ways to interact with their smartphones thanks to its unique folding mechanism, its striking design is quickly establishing the Galaxy Z Flip as a must-have stylish accessory.

 

With its sleek silhouette and eye-catching color swatches, there is no better place for the Galaxy Z Flip to introduce itself as a statement-making smartphone than at four global Fashion Weeks.

 

 

New York Fashion Week

On February 12 in New York, Samsung and Thom Browne hosted an exclusive event for stylish Fashion Week attendees to showcase the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition, a device designed in collaboration with the seminal fashion brand for those who want their smartphone to be as iconic as their style.

 

PHOTO CREDIT: Photos by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Samsung Electronics

 

 

London Fashion Week

On February 14 in London, the Galaxy Z Flip made its runway debut during top designer Ashley Williams’ catwalk show. Known for bold, retro designs, Ashley Williams is an up-and-coming designer whose unique concept of self-expression provides the perfect foil to the stylish individuality of the Galaxy Z Flip.

 

Williams’ AW20 collection featured the Galaxy Z Flip alongside a custom-made Galaxy Z Flip microbag and hairclips to showcase how the smartphone is designed to complement any style. The Galaxy Z Flip was also spotted in the front row, as well as backstage, as models and influencers alike looked to document their Fashion Week adventures in style.

 

 

 

 

Milan Fashion Week

On February 20, the Galaxy Z Flip was the guest of honor at a pop-up store launch event at the Milan location of leading fashion retailer 10 Corso Como, where technology and fashion enthusiasts gathered to experience the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition first-hand.

 

 

 

Users can purchase the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition at the pop-up store, which features a store design concept as seamless as the Galaxy Z Flip’s new form factor and UX design. Visitors to the pop-up have been learning how the smartphone can fit seamlessly into their lifestyles, whatever they may be.

 

 

 

 

Paris Fashion Week

The Galaxy Z Flip is also being featured at a pop-up store event during Paris Fashion Week at the iconic Galeries Lafayette department store on the Champs-Élysées. The pop-up store is set right among some of the world’s most fashionable brands and demonstrates how fashion and technology can meet to produce innovative solutions to suit any lifestyle.

 

* This article was originally published here

[Video] Galaxy S20 Ultra: Ready, Set, Build

At Samsung, we embrace the spirit to question and challenge conventions. It is at the core of our innovations and the central value that powers our creativity. To share our expertise and craftsmanship with everyone, we created a video showing you how our engineers build the Galaxy S20 Ultra. We want you to catch a glimpse of the meaningful innovations that work behind the scenes inside the device.

 

Featuring a display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a powerful quad camera system with a 108MP image sensor and 100X zoom, as well as a long-lasting intelligent battery, the Galaxy S20 Ultra is packed with innovations that transform the way we connect and share. Check out the video below to see the components that form the foundation of these groundbreaking features.

 

* This article was originally published here

Samsung Begins Mass Production of Industry’s First 16GB LPDDR5 DRAM for Next-Generation Premium Smartphones

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun mass producing the industry’s first 16-gigabyte (GB) LPDDR5 mobile DRAM package for next-generation premium smartphones. Following mass production of the industry-first 12GB LPDDR5 in July, 2019, the new 16GB advancement will lead the premium mobile memory market with added capacity that enables enhanced 5G and AI features including graphic-rich gaming and smart photography.

 

“Samsung has been committed to bringing memory technologies to the cutting edge in allowing consumers to enjoy amazing experiences through their mobile devices. We are excited to stay true to that commitment with our new, top-of-the-line mobile solution for global device manufacturers,” said Cheol Choi, senior vice president of memory sales & marketing, Samsung Electronics. “With the introduction of a new product lineup based on our next-generation process technology later this year, Samsung will be able to fully address future memory demands from global customers.”

 

Data transfer rate for the 16GB LPDDR5 comes in at 5,500 megabits per second (Mb/s), approximately 1.3 times faster than the previous mobile memory (LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s). Compared to an 8GB LPDDR4X package, the new mobile DRAM delivers more than 20-percent energy savings while providing up to twice the capacity.

 

Samsung’s 16GB LPDDR5 mobile DRAM package consists of eight 12-gigabit (Gb) chips and four 8Gb chips, equipping premium smartphones with twice the DRAM capacity found in many higher-end laptops and gaming PCs today. Along with the blazing-fast performance, the industry’s largest capacity supports dynamic and responsive game play as well as ultra-high-resolution graphics on premium smartphones for highly immersive mobile gaming experiences.

 

As Samsung continues to expand LPDDR5 mobile DRAM production at its Pyeongtaek site, the company plans to mass-produce 16Gb LPDDR5 products based on third-generation 10nm-class (1z) process technology in the second half of this year, in line with the development of a 6,400Mb/s chipset. Such relentless innovation is expected to well-position Samsung to further solidify its competitive edge in markets such as premium mobile devices, high-end PCs and automotive applications.

 

 

[Reference] Samsung Mobile DRAM Timeline: Production/Mass Prod.

Date	Capacity	Mobile DRAM
Dec. 2019	16GB	10nm-class 12Gb+8Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s
Sept. 2019	12GB (uMCP)	10nm-class 24Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s
July 2019	12GB	10nm-class 12Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s
June 2019	6GB	10nm-class 12Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s
Feb. 2019	12GB	10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s
July 2018	8GB	10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s
April 2018	8GB (development)	10nm-class 8Gb LPDDR5, 6400Mb/s
Sept. 2016	8GB	10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s
Aug. 2015	6GB	20nm 12Gb LPDDR4, 4266Mb/s
Dec. 2014	4GB	20nm 8Gb LPDDR4, 3200Mb/s
Sept. 2014	3GB	20nm 6Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s
Nov. 2013	3GB	20nm-class 6Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s
July 2013	3GB	20nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s
April 2013	2GB	20nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s
Aug. 2012	2GB	30nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 1600Mb/s
2011	1/2GB	30nm-class 4Gb LPDDR2, 1066Mb/s
2010	512MB	40nm-class 2Gb MDDR, 400Mb/s
2009	256MB	50nm-class 1Gb MDDR, 400Mb/s

* This article was originally published here

A Complete Guide to the Galaxy Z Flip’s Foldable UX

 

Samsung Electronics flipped the smartphone world on its head with the launch of its second foldable device, created to offer users a convenient and versatile foldable experience: the Galaxy Z Flip. Featuring a first-of-its-kind glass display that folds into a compact and stylish form factor, the company’s latest groundbreaking smartphone offers a whole new mobile experience. One that demands an equally inventive UX.

 

Follow along as we examine how Samsung optimized the Galaxy Z Flip’s UX to make it easy for users to get the most out of the device.

 

 

So Long, Smartphone Stands

 

Picture this: While on vacation, with your smartphone mounted on your tripod, you carefully frame a shareworthy photo, only to find that the angle of your just-snapped shot isn’t quite right. So you find another spot, set up again, and hope that you take your pick in time to capture that scenic sunset in all its glory.

 

With Flex mode on the Galaxy Z Flip, you can forget tripods. All you need to do to set up a spectacular photo or video is fold your smartphone to the angle you need and place it wherever you like. It’s capable of sitting upright on its own, and stays open at various angles. So there’s nothing holding you back from finding the perfect perspective for capturing the moment. When posing for a photo in front of a magnificent skyline, open the device to a wide angle. For portrait photography, narrow the angle to place your subject front and center.

 

The stability provided by the Galaxy Z Flip’s freestop folding system, together with the camera’s Night mode, makes the smartphone a game-changer for low-light photography. Capturing vivid nighttime shots is simple when you have a camera that’s capable of standing perfectly still, and minimizes noise to bring out details in dark settings. The camera also makes it easy to record mesmerizing hyperlapse videos after dark with its Hyperlapse function and Night mode.

 

 

 

Add Some Flex to Your Phone

Designed exclusively for the Galaxy Z Flip’s unique form factor, Flex mode completely reimagines the mobile experience to allow users to do more, from multiple angles, hands-free. It’s activated as soon as the user folds or unfolds their phone, and when the device is free-standing, it automatically splits the display into two four-inch screens. Content is visible on the top half, while controls are presented on the bottom.

 

 

The Galaxy Z Flip features several Flex mode-optimized apps¹ right out of the box, with plenty more on the way. Take the camera, for example. When the user launches the Camera app, they’re instantly presented with a preview of their shot on the top half of the screen, with controls to switch cameras and modes and manage settings accessible at the bottom. When viewing photos and videos in the Gallery, your content is displayed on top, while the bottom half of the display acts as a touchpad of sorts that lets you zoom in and out and cycle through photos with a simple pinch, swipe or flick.

 

Content creators can utilize the Galaxy Z Flip’s camera in Flex mode to make sure that their photo or video is the perfect aspect ratio for the type of content they’re producing. The top half of the screen lets users view their shot or recording in a wide range of aspect ratios, including 1:1, 9:16, 3:4, 9:22 and 16:9.² The Galaxy Z Flip supports to record 16:9 video, which, when recorded while the device is free-standing, is presented on the top half of the screen. The ability to take immersive 16:9 video from virtually any position makes it easy to record shareworthy clips and upload them online.

 

 

It’s not just photography that benefits from Flex mode’s versatility. The ability to place your phone upright and video chat hands-free adds a new layer of comfort to connecting with friends. Samsung worked closely with Google to optimize Google Duo for the Galaxy Z Flip to make users’ experience with the video chatting app even more convenient. As a result, the device allows users to instantly initiate video calls with people they’d like to contact, simply by tapping on the Google Duo icon in the Phone, Contacts or Messages app. When making their call, they’ll also be able to do things like send fun AR Emojis and switch to wide-angle mode.

 

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Going forward, Samsung will continue to collaborate with developers and partners to dream up new ways to optimize apps for Flex mode, and unlock ever more convenient and creative uses for foldable devices.

 

 

A Multitasking Machine

 

The Galaxy Z Flip’s unique form factor and foldable UX make multitasking seamless. The ability to fold the device’s spacious 6.7-inch screen in half adds a whole new dimension to managing two apps with Multi-Active Window. Enjoy easy access to your go-to apps by swiping left from the right side of the display and launching the completely customizable Multi-Window Tray.

 

 

The possibilities are endless. Thinking of testing out a new recipe? Watch a cooking video on the top half of the display while taking notes on ingredients and instructions on the bottom. Got your eye on a new piece of tech or clothing? Make sure you’re getting the best deal by simultaneously comparing prices from multiple sellers. The bottom half of the screen is also perfect for, for example, searching for info online on the new show you’re watching, or typing out particularly inspiring passages from the e-book you’re reading.

 

 

A Convenient Cover

 

One of the Galaxy Z Flip’s most versatile features is its cover display, which allows you to manage notifications, take quick selfies and more, all without unfolding your phone.

 

Double tap the display or press the side key to instantly view the date, time and battery status. A swipe to the left will pull up music controls, while a swipe to the right accesses the notification panel. Once the user taps a notification and unfolds the device, they’re able to pick up precisely where they left off on the main screen.

 

A double press of the power button will launch the Camera, which is perfect for prepping your pose before snapping a selfie. Once you and your friends have landed on a look you like and adjusted your position and background accordingly using the cover display, you can snap your shot with a press of the volume button, or by simply showing your palm to the camera. Unfolding the phone will take you straight to the Gallery, where you’ll be able to take a closer look at your photo on the main screen.

 

 

¹ At launch, Flex mode-compatible apps include the native Camera and Gallery (image and video viewer) apps, as well as the Always-On Display (AOD) and Google Duo. Compatibility with more native and third-party apps will be introduced in the near future.

² Not all aspect ratios support both images and video.

* This article was originally published here

Samsung Electronics Begins Mass Production at New EUV Manufacturing Line

 

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced that its new cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication line in Hwaseong, Korea, has begun mass production.

 

The facility, V1, is Samsung’s first semiconductor production line dedicated to the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology and produces chips using process node of 7 nanometer (nm) and below. The V1 line broke ground in February 2018, and began test wafer production in the second half of 2019. Its first products will be delivered to customers in the first quarter.

 

“Along with technology leadership and design infrastructure, manufacturing excellence is one of the most important elements of the foundry business,” said Dr. ES Jung, President and Head of Foundry Business at Samsung Electronics. “As we ramp up production, the V1 line will enhance our ability to respond to market demand and expand opportunities to support our customers.”

 

The V1 line is currently producing state-of-the-art mobile chips with 7 and 6nm process technology and will continue to adopt finer circuitry up to the 3nm process node.

 

By the end of 2020, the cumulative total investment in the V1 line will reach USD 6 billion in accordance with Samsung’s plan and the total capacity from 7nm and below process node is expected to triple from that of 2019. Together with the S3 line, the V1 line is expected to play a pivotal role in responding to fast-growing global market demand for single-digit node foundry technologies.

 

As semiconductor geometries grow smaller, the adoption of EUV lithography technology has become increasingly important, as it enables scaling down of complex patterns on wafers and provides an optimal choice for next-generation applications such as 5G, AI, and Automotive.

 

With the V1 line in operation, Samsung now has a total of six foundry production lines in South Korea and the United States, including five 12-inch lines and one 8-inch line. (see below)

 

 

* Global manufacturing sites of Samsung foundry

Name	6-Line	S1-Line	S2-Line	S3-Line	S4-Line	V1-Line
Nodes	180~65nm	65~8nm	65~11nm	10nm~	65nm~	7nm~
Location	Giheung, Korea		Austin, USA	Hwaseong, Korea
Wafer Size	8-inch	12-inch

* This article was originally published here

U.S. Cellular Selects Samsung 5G and 4G LTE Network Solutions

Samsung Electronics has announced a commercial agreement with U.S. Cellular for 5G and 4G LTE network solutions. The new agreement establishes terms under which U.S. Cellular can purchase Samsung’s commercially-proven network solutions, including 5G New Radio (NR) technology, to help U.S. Cellular deliver next-generation service.

 

U.S. Cellular, the fifth largest mobile carrier in the U.S., already delivers 4G LTE services to millions of consumers and businesses. With a focus on providing high levels of customer service, network quality and performance, U.S. Cellular will launch its 5G network to deliver reliable indoor and outdoor service. Samsung will be positioned to help U.S. Cellular continue to build its 5G network using equipment that is compliant with 3GPP 5G NR standards.

 

“We are excited at the prospect of working with Samsung to extend groundbreaking 4G LTE and 5G technology to our customers, expanding what is possible in consumer experiences and business applications,” said Mike Irizarry, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Cellular.

 

“We look forward to this new collaboration with U.S. Cellular, a key provider of mobile services to millions of customers across the U.S.,” said Mark Louison, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Networks Division, Samsung Electronics America. “As our latest network solutions become a larger part of the U.S. market, we are excited to advance Samsung’s 5G innovation and leadership, and continue our journey in delivering new communications technologies, including 4G LTE and 5G.”

 

Added Louison: “We are focused on enhancing mobile networks around the world by providing global operators with best-in-class solutions, and applying experience gained from regional deployments in India, Japan, Korea, the U.S., and other markets.”

 

 

About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular is the fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier is building a stronger network with the latest 5G technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

* This article was originally published here

How to Make the Most Out of the Galaxy S20’s Awesome Camera

The Galaxy S20 series’ camera is the most powerful throughout the Galaxy history. Combining a groundbreaking hardware system with innovative software powered by AI, the camera on the Galaxy S20, the S20+ and the S20 Ultra has been built to change the way we capture.

 

Every aspect of the Galaxy S20’s camera has been designed to help you take, edit and share photos and videos easier than ever. Read on to discover how its leading features and capabilities can help you capture each and any moment, exactly the way you see it.

 

 

1. Capture What Matters, Just as It Is

When it comes to taking truly real-to-life photos, a camera’s resolution is what’s key. In order to help you take your shots to the next level, each of the Galaxy S20 devices comes with a camera with an advanced sensor so that you can record your special moments in super high-resolution.

 

With 108MP resolution on the S20 Ultra and 64MP on the S20 and S20+, pictures and videos taken on the devices are so pixel-perfect, you can zoom in on your cityscapes or striking landscape shots even with the smallest details.

 

 

 

2. Get Closer to the Action

Not only is Galaxy S20’s camera powerful, it is also packed with innovative new Zoom capabilities. The Galaxy S20’s Space Zoom feature gets you closer to all the action, with the S20 and S20+ supporting up to 30x zoom and the S20 Ultra supporting up to a game-changing 100x zoom.

 

Whether you’re seated up in the rafters at a concert or trying to catch a close-up of your favorite sports player during a game, Space Zoom means you’re able to zoom in on what matters to you while retaining photo clarity. Even if you’re looking to take a picture of something really far away – such as the moon – you’ll be able to capture your luminescent subject as if it’s right there in front of you with Space Zoom.

 

 

 

3. Immerse Yourself in Cinematic Video

Say you’re capturing a breathtaking sunset in real-time. Now with the Galaxy S20, you can be sure to capture every beautiful detail in 8K without the need for external devices – perfect for those moments that require nothing less than to be recorded in cinematic quality.

 

Not only that, Galaxy S20 can also help you focus on each and every special moment by letting you pick and save stills from your video recordings as 33MP high-resolution photos. Wanting to share your moment with your friends and family, exactly the way you experienced it? You can stream your 8K videos straight onto a Samsung 8K TV¹.

 

 

 

4. Let Your Camera Do the Work for You

Finding that perfect camera mode can cost you crucial seconds when trying to capture that spontaneous reunion or unexpected goal. Single Take takes the pressure off those split-second camera mode decisions, as it harnesses AI to capture different versions of the same moment using each of its cameras.

 

With Single Take, all you have to do is press record when the moment calls for it and your Galaxy S20 will capture the footage, up to 10 seconds of it, with a range of its capture modes. Once the moment has passed, you’ll be able to revisit the clips and decide whether you like what you shot best as a time lapse, as a forward-and-reverse video or as one of the many other options on Gallery app.

 

 

 

5. Stay Fixed on the Fun

Life happens fast, and some of our most fun memories happen when we’re on our feet. Accordingly, cameras need to be able to keep up with our daily adventure, even when they’re happening at 10 miles an hour.

 

The enhanced Super Steady makes use of a new and improved anti-rolling stabilizer and AI motion analysis to stabilize motion in-shot while you record. So next time you’re trying to ensure you’re capturing all of the action on camera, don’t worry about missing a thing – your S20 device will help keep your shots smooth and stable.

 

 

 

6. Capture Clearly, Even at Night

When capturing scenes in low-light conditions, we are often disappointed to see that our pictures come out blurry, grainy or just dissimilar to what’s in front of us. But the Galaxy S20’s camera is set to change all that thanks to its larger image sensor, which means that even in default camera mode, photos and videos come out clear and true to life regardless of lighting conditions.

 

You can also turn on Night mode on your Galaxy S20 device. Powered by multi-image processing technology and multi-ISO composition, the Galaxy S20’s Night mode works to reduce the motion blur normally found in nighttime and low-light shots. The S20 Ultra even features unique nona-binning technology, the first of its kind, which merges nine pixels into one for outstandingly clear low-light pictures and videos.

 

 

 

7. Never Miss an Opportunity to Snap or Share

Not only is the camera on the Galaxy S20 primed for any capture scenarios, it also takes powerful performance to the next level. Thanks to its incredible storage capacity, you’ll have plenty of room for all of your favorite photos and videos, and with its all-day battery, you’ll never have to prioritize what you use your phone for, meaning that you’re sure to never miss any special moment. Also, for those who like to spread the love, the Galaxy S20’s Quick Share lets users share files with up to five friends at once with no device pairing required².

 

 

The Galaxy S20’s camera has been designed to take the stress out of taking photos and videos so that you can easily capture everything as you see it easier than ever before – all you have to do is point and shoot.

 

 

¹ Compatible with 2019 and 2020 Samsung QLED 8K TVs

² Compatible Samsung Galaxy device or Samsung TV required

* This article was originally published here

Galaxy S20 Lights a New Path for Photography with High Resolution Sensors and Space Zoom Technology

Whether you’re in poor lighting or your subject is too far away, sometimes getting the perfect photo just isn’t possible without the right equipment. To solve this, the Galaxy S20’s camera seamlessly combines a cutting-edge camera hardware system with AI-powered software technology, so you never compromise on quality—or simplicity. It changes the way you capture and goes beyond the moment you point and shoot to change every aspect of your camera experience. Here’s an up-close look at the new technology behind the Galaxy S20’s camera.

 

 

Capture with Crystal Clarity: 108MP/64MP High Resolution

More resolution means more details. The Galaxy S20’s camera offers super-high resolution, so you can capture the details every time.  The Galaxy S20 Ultra features a 108MP sensor, while the S20 and S20+ feature a 64MP sensor. Although cropping a shot used to mean losing details, with the high-resolution sensors on the Galaxy S20 you have plenty of resolution to crop and still get crisp, clear images.

 

 

It all starts with a fundamental change to the sensor architecture, both in terms of the size of the image sensor and the technology incorporated within. The larger sensors take in more light, so you get rich image quality even in low light situations.

 

 

The S20 Ultra takes things a step further with the 108MP sensor which switches between nona-binning and re-mosaic technologies to provide images with more clarity even in very low light or bright environments.

 

• Nona-binning for superior image quality: Nona-binning technology merges nine pixels into one, so the 108MP sensor provides a 12MP photo. Larger pixels produced by the nona-binning technology can capture more light for improved clarity, even in low light conditions.

 

• Re-mosaic in bright light conditions: Re-mosaic re-arranges color pixels to bring out more details. The re-mosaic algorithm remaps pixels into a conventional RGB pattern, producing more detailed images in bright light conditions. You can easily switch to the 108MP Mode in the Quick Settings menu: Camera > Photo > Ratio > 108MP.

 

 

 

See Further, See Better: Space Zoom with Telephoto Lens

The Galaxy S20’s Space Zoom technology uses a combination of Hybrid Optic Zoom, and super resolution zoom technology which includes AI multi-frame processing (AI-powered digital zoom) to ensure that even when you are far away, you can zoom in close.

 

The Galaxy S20’s new Hybrid Optic Zoom combines an advanced high-resolution image sensor with an all new lens, which is designed to provide more value to users than traditional optical zoom does. Thanks to this new technology, the Galaxy S20 and S20+ can achieve 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom, while the Galaxy S20 Ultra can achieve 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom. With AI-powered digital zoom, you can see even further, up to 30x on the S20 and S20+ and up to 100x on the S20 Ultra.

 

 

To achieve 100x zoom, the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s uses a folded lens and a high-resolution sensor. The folded lens provides up to 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom, while super zoom resolution technology brings an additional 10x zoom with AI multi-frame processing to reduce hand shaking and quality loss at high zoom levels. Images produced are clear thanks to the combination of the lens optics and a sensor crop on the high-resolution sensor.

 

• 48MP Sensor: The sensor on the S20 Ultra is a 48MP sensor which switches between tetra-binning and re-mosaic depending on the shooting conditions, such as brightness level or zoom ratio. Tetra-binning combines 4 pixels into 1, resulting in a 12MP photo with larger pixels. When the RGB pixels are re-arranged with the re-mosaic technology, each pixel operates independently to use a sensor crop and provides up to 10x high ratio zoom.

 

• Folded lens: The Galaxy S20 Ultra leverages a folded zoom lens to squeeze more zoom capability into a small space. The lens lays flat and is positioned at the bottom of the camera on the phone. Light coming in from the back of the phone is redirected by a prism into the lens, refracting to the right at a 90-degree angle through a series of stacked optical elements which increases the focal length, much like the way a periscope works.  Cutting down both the height and width of the camera, we are able to deliver groundbreaking zoom capabilities.

 

* This article was originally published here

Galaxy Buds+: Change the Way You Experience Sound

Building on the exceptional wireless sound experience offered by the Galaxy Buds, Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds+ are designed to provide the most convenient and high-quality listening experience yet.

 

Featuring advanced speaker and microphone technology, all-day battery¹ and new customizable sound, navigation and fitting options, Galaxy Buds+ allow users to enjoy studio-quality audio on their terms.

 

 

 

A Next-Generation Sound Experience

With sound by AKG, Galaxy Buds deliver an innovative audio experience for on-the-go users, and Samsung is raising the bar once again for sound quality with the new Galaxy Buds+. In addition to AKG sound, Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are equipped with an innovative 2-way speaker system, complete with an added tweeter for richer treble and a woofer for powerful bass sounds. With Galaxy Buds+, every sound is balanced and clear, just the way it was meant to be heard.

 

 

For those who rely on their wireless headphones for phone calls and video conferencing, Galaxy Buds+ are fitted with three mics—one inner and two outer—for crystal clear voice capture. The exterior microphones use beamforming to hone in on your voice and tune out background noise so that you can always be heard, no matter where you are.

 

 

With improved Ambient Sound², users can tune out the outside world when they want to or amplify background noise when they need to stay alert by selecting from a range of new settings including low, medium, high or extra high.

 

 

No Outlet? No Problem

There’s nothing more disappointing than when wireless headphones run out of battery mid-podcast and there’s not an outlet in sight. Thanks to a powerful 85mAh battery, Galaxy Buds+ are the perfect companion for those who like to listen when on the go.

 

Galaxy Buds+ offer eleven hours of music playback,³ and you can double that to 22 hours just by placing them in the 270mAh wireless charging case – perfect for on-the-go listening. When users in a hurry need to recharge, quick charging capabilities can generate 60 minutes of playback in just three minutes by using wired, wireless, or device-to-device charging with Wireless Powershare⁴.

 

 

 

Stay in Control Easier than Ever

All-new customizable touch capabilities on Galaxy Buds+ allow users to stay in control even without their smartphone in-hand. A single tap can play or pause music; a double tap can skip to the next track or answer a phone call; and the touch & hold command can be customized to whatever other action users need the most.

 

For Spotify listeners, with Galaxy Buds+, you can continue listening to your favorite music instantly with a single press. Through a simple ‘Tap & Hold’ gesture, Spotify plays recommended music, curating based on your preferences.

 

 

 

Connectivity Meets Simplicity

Galaxy Buds+ make it easy for users to enjoy their wireless headphone experience across devices with just one simple set-up. Once paired with a Galaxy smartphone, Galaxy Buds+ are automatically available on all other devices tethered to the same Samsung account⁵.

 

 

Redefining how we experience sound, Galaxy Buds+ provide a simpler, more seamless way to listen. Now, the new earbuds are also iOS compatible so you can enjoy the latest features across more devices.

 

Galaxy Buds+ are always on, always connected, and always clear—so that you’re never left waiting for the content you’re craving.

 

 

¹ Average battery life of Galaxy Buds+ without charging is up to 11 hours, based on typical usage. Case provides up to another 11 hours of battery life for Galaxy Buds+ when Galaxy Buds are stored and charged between use. Battery life will vary.

² Features including Ambient Sound enabled through the Galaxy Wearable app on Android, available through Google Play Store, and the Galaxy Buds+ app on iOS devices, available through the App Store.

³ Average battery life of Galaxy Buds+ without charging is up to 11 hours, based on typical usage. Case provides up to another 11 hours of battery life for Galaxy Buds+ when Galaxy Buds are stored and charged between use. Battery life will vary.

⁴ Wireless PowerShare limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones and accessories with WPC Qi wireless charging. Check samsung.com for compatibility. May not work with certain accessories, covers, or other brand devices.

⁵ Connection pop-up window will appear only on Samsung mobile devices running Android 7.1.1 or later that have the SmartThings app installed. If the popup window does not appear, update the SmartThings app to the latest version.

* This article was originally published here

What You May Have Missed from Samsung at ISE 2020

 

Last week, the global audiovisual industry had the opportunity to experience firsthand many of Samsung’s latest visual display innovations at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2020. With innovations including the new-and-improved Samsung Flip 2 digital flipchart and the groundbreaking microLED display The Wall, attendees from across the globe witnessed how Samsung continues to push the commercial display industry forward.

 

ISE represents an important moment for Samsung as the global leader in visual display technology, and each year the company showcases its industry-defining, award-winning display technology. But while large displays may have drawn the crowds at this year’s ISE, many other significant developments were announced onsite that you don’t want to miss!

 

 

2020 QLED 8K SMART Signage (QPT-8K)

 

This year’s QLED 8K SMART signage is the world’s first 8K display capable of 24/7 operation, providing businesses with the ultimate in eye-catching visual clarity all day, every day. These latest displays also support connectivity with up to four separate content sources, all of which can be displayed simultaneously in 4K resolution. The new signage is available in 65-, 75-, 82- and 98-inch versions and will be available globally in the first half of 2020.

 

 

Expanded Lineup for The Wall

 

The Wall is Samsung’s award-winning modular display based on microLED technology. This year, Samsung expanded its lineup by announcing a 292-inch 8K version of The Wall Luxury, ideal for high-end residences, and The Wall for Business for commercial applications. The latest displays come with a range of configurable and customizable sizes and ratios, including 219- and 292-inch 4K versions and astounding 437- and 583-inch 8K versions of The Wall for Business. The largest versions of The Wall ever unveiled, these new versions are ideal for corporate flagship installations.

 

 

Curved LED Featuring 3000R Advanced Design Flexibility (IER-F)

 

Designed especially for retail stores, Samsung’s IER series provides ultimate flexibility. The display supports advanced design and unique display configurations for indoor retail or other business environments with portrait, landscape, curved, convex and even concave orientations up to 3000R with ceiling and wall mounting options.

 

 

MagicINFO Analytics for Optimized Campaigns

 

The Samsung MagicINFO solution solves many of the most common challenges faced by businesses looking to utilize digital signage. A comprehensive platform that offers seamless remote digital signage software and hardware management, Samsung MagicINFO allows content teams to update message designs and schedules from any location at any time. At ISE, Samsung showcased MagicINFO Analytics and its partner ecosystem in a grocery store setting, bringing to life the powerful set of tools that allow advertisers to take action to ensure ads are delivered at the most contextually relevant times.

 

 

G9 – A 1000R Monitor Designed for the C-Suite

 

Samsung’s G9 monitor is built to meet the aesthetic expectations of today’s business leaders, featuring a massive 49-inch display and unparalleled performance and specs, including Quantum Dot technology. The monitor’s superior performance has even been certified by TÜV Rheinland, the leading international certification organization, recognizing the G9 monitor as the industry’s first high performance 1000R curved display with Eye Comfort certification.

 

 

Tizen’s Independent Performance Review

 

Perhaps one of the most significant things to be unveiled at ISE this year was the results of a performance comparison review between Samsung’s Tizen operating system and external media player widely used in the signage industry, conducted by the signageOS Research Center. The review showed that Samsung’s Tizen 4.0 System on Chip (SoC), embedded in all Samsung SMART signage, can efficiently deliver for nearly all of the most common and relevant use-cases in digital signage. This means that Samsung SMART signage is certified to perform all the tasks that are required of it without needing any external media players, saving users money, energy and space.

 

 

Samsung Honored with Prestigious Industry Awards

 

Samsung was recognized with multiple industry awards at ISE 2020. AV News awarded Samsung the AV Display Innovation of the Year Award for its innovative microLED display The Wall Luxury. Samsung was also awarded AV Project of the Year by AV News for the company’s work on the MSC Grandiosa, which harnessed Samsung’s LED IFH-D curved display to transform the cruise ship’s central indoor promenade.

 

Samsung’s QLED 8K Signage (QPT-8K), Samsung Flip 2 and MagicINFO Analytics Solution received 2020 Top New Technology awards by CE Pro and Commercial Integrator. The Samsung Flip 2 also won the Best of Show Award, awarded by the leading trade publication installation.

 

Furthermore, Samsung’s ISE 2020 booth, designed by Sammy Lee, was a finalist in the extra-large category of Exhibitor Magazine’s ISE Stand Design Awards.

 

To learn more about the innovative solutions announced by Samsung at ISE 2020, please visit https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/ise2020.

* This article was originally published here

[Video] Behind the Scenes: Watch the Galaxy Z Flip Get Ready to Meet Users

Samsung Electronics set the tech world abuzz when it launched a new kind of foldable device, designed to offer users a more flexible and convenient mobile experience, at its most recent Unpacked event in San Francisco. As of February 15, the Galaxy Z Flip has sold out in almost every one of the first-round-release countries¹ including France, Korea, Singapore, Spain, the U.A.E. and the U.S., with this list growing every day.

 

The first-of-its-kind device is the product of a delicate manufacturing process, made possible thanks to Samsung’s innovative technology and uncompromising attention to detail. The company approached each step of that process with a focus on helping users get the most out of the smartphone’s all-new user experience and forward-folding form factor. As you read this, Samsung is hard at work getting ready to send a second batch of the Galaxy Z Flip to markets around the world.

 

Click on the video below to see how the Galaxy Z Flip is made, and don’t forget to stay tuned to Samsung Newsroom for more information on Samsung’s latest flexible flagship.

 

 

¹ According to distribution figures from the Samsung.com website

* This article was originally published here

Recapping Galaxy Unpacked 2020’s Most Unforgettable Moments

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The first Unpacked of a new decade is officially in the books, and if Samsung’s latest innovations are any indication, the future of mobile innovation is incredibly bright.

 

Held earlier today in San Francisco, Galaxy Unpacked 2020 saw Samsung officially introduce the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy S20 – devices designed for a new era of mobile innovation. Over the course of the event, presenters including Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics, outlined how the company’s latest innovations will help launch a new generation of intelligent connections.

 

In case you missed it, here’s a quick recap of Galaxy Unpacked 2020’s most unforgettable moments.

 

Attendees eagerly await the start of Galaxy Unpacked 2020 inside San Francisco’s famous Palace of Fine Arts.

 

 

The Future Changes Shape

Samsung wasted no time showing the world that this year’s Unpacked was going to be special. With the introduction of its latest statement-making foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip, the company showed once again how it is revolutionizing the mobile experience by redefining what a smartphone can do.

 

After introducing Samsung’s all-new, compact and stylish foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip, Rebecca Hirst, Head of Mobile Product Marketing, Samsung Electronics UK, takes a moment to discuss the device’s new form factor and first-of-its-kind display. “With this phone, we’ve done the impossible and created ultra-thin glass that folds,” says Hirst. “Every time you fold it, you’re not just bending glass, you’re bending the laws of physics.”

 

Hirst treats the crowd to a demonstration of the Galaxy Z Flip’s selfie camera. With the phone in Flex mode, she frames and snaps her selfie on the top half of the screen, and uses the bottom half to open the Gallery app and flip through her photos.

 

Unpacked attendees are all smiles as they test out the Galaxy Z Flip’s all-new selfie experience.

 

 

The Galaxy S20 Changes the Mobile Camera Game

Speaking of cameras, Samsung followed up the Galaxy Z Flip’s reveal by unveiling a new series of smartphones designed to fundamentally change the way we capture content.

 

The Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra’s revolutionary camera system combines advanced AI with Samsung’s largest image sensors yet. This makes Samsung’s newest flagships game-changers for mobile photography – devices that are not only capable of capturing photos and videos in stunning detail, but smart enough to help you choose the best possible shot.

 

After the smartphones’ unveiling, Drew Blackard, Head of Mobile Product Management, Samsung Electronics America, discusses how the Galaxy S20’s AI technology makes it easy to take advantage of the camera’s advanced hardware.

 

Filmmakers Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry, hosts of the YouTube channel “Colin and Samir,” offer a demonstration of the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s Space Zoom technology from San Francisco’s scenic Hawk Hill. The most precise zoom function ever built into a smartphone, it’s capable of magnifying shots up to 100 times, and reveals incredible details in the backgrounds of photos.

 

After the show, Unpacked attendees flock to the event’s experience zone to test out the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s pro-grade camera.

 

 

More Partners, More Power: The Galaxy Ecosystem Expands

Samsung also announced exclusive partnerships with some of the biggest names in entertainment, gaming, music and more, and discussed how the features and integrations resulting from those partnerships allow the Galaxy S20 to offer a more powerful mobile experience. One that makes everything we love to do on our phones better and easier.

 

After revealing her company’s new role as Samsung’s exclusive partner for mobile entertainment, Netflix’s Chief Marketing Officer, Jackie Lee-Joe, discusses some of the can’t-miss content that Galaxy users can look forward to. “In the coming months, Samsung mobile users will have access to a whole host of new and exciting bonus content based on some of your favorite Netflix Originals, accessible through Samsung Daily and Samsung channels,” says Lee-Joe. “The content will shine a light on our diverse mix of creators from all around the world, a selection of whom will be handed a Galaxy S20 to shoot this content themselves, so that they have the freedom to continue inventing new ways to tell stories their way.”

 

Hiroshi Lockheimer, SVP of Platforms and Ecosystems at Google, outlines his company’s partnership with Samsung to change the way we connect with one another. He describes the decision to deeply integrate Google Duo into the 5G-enabled Galaxy S20 as one of the first steps toward realizing that goal. “Thanks to 5G, the video calls are higher quality, and that makes you feel more connected to the person you’re talking to,” says Lockheimer. “Also, with Duo built right into Galaxy’s native apps … we can help people connect much more seamlessly, without interruption.”

 

David S. Park, Head of Mobile Channel Marketing, Samsung Electronics America, discusses how, with a fast processor, a 120Hz display, up to 16GB of RAM, and 5G support, the Galaxy S20 takes mobile gaming to the next level. After announcing a partnership to bring Microsoft’s Forza Street to mobile for the first time exclusively through the Galaxy Store, Park highlights a key reason why the Galaxy S20 is perfect for playing the popular game. “Its new Dynamic AMOLED display is the most immersive ever on a Galaxy S device,” Park explains. “So you get smooth motion and clear gameplay.”

 

Samsung officially introduces the Galaxy Buds+. Describing them as earbuds designed for those who love premium sound, Park explains how enhancements such as two-way speakers, incredibly long battery life and Spotify integration make immersing yourself in your favorite music and podcasts easier than ever.

 

 

High-Tech Meets High Fashion

After officially unveiling the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung took a moment to discuss another exciting partnership that will change how users view their device.

 

Hirst introduces the crowd to the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition. Created in partnership with the renowned fashion designer, the device proves once and for all that “high fashion and high-tech go hand in hand.”

 

Browne describes why he’s particularly excited about his brand’s collaboration with Samsung: “With this device, our worlds meet, bringing together fashion and technology in a one-of-a-kind mobile experience,” says Browne. “We have created something truly special, and we look forward to sharing it with you.”

 

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That’s all for now, but there’s plenty more to unpack from Samsung’s most exciting showcase yet. Before you go, be sure to check out our up-close looks at the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy S20, and don’t forget to stay tuned to Samsung Newsroom for more exclusive coverage.

* This article was originally published here