[Video] Take an Online Tour at Samsung Innovation Museum – The Era of Inventors Exhibition

Samsung Electronics will be releasing a series of four weekly videos based on the Samsung Innovation Museum’s (S/I/M’s) permanent “The Era of Inventors”
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Samsung Expands Advanced 0.7μm-Pixel ISOCELL Image Sensor Offerings for Wider Mobile Applications

  Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today introduced four new Samsung ISOCELL image sensors for its 0.7 micrometer
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[Interview] The Story Behind the Design of the Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition

Meet Henry Hongmin Kim, the lead designer behind the Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition. Henry was a key part of the team that collaborated with fashion icon
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How HARMAN is Taking Outstanding Sound Quality on the Road

As automotive technology develops in leaps and bounds, becoming increasingly more intelligent and capable, the concept of what a car is has begun to
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Three Samsung Home Appliances to Help You Customize Your Lifestyle

In 2020, the home has become more important than ever. We are spending more time in our homes and doing more in them – from working to working out. This has
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Samsung Announces the New Addition to 5G Smartphone Lineup: Galaxy A71 5G and Galaxy A51 5G

Samsung Electronics today revealed the new Galaxy A71 5G and Galaxy A51 5G smartphones, adding 5G connectivity and enhanced essential innovations to the popular Galaxy A family. Packed with the latest industry-leading features, including a stunning Infinity-O display, quad camera, long-lasting battery and connectivity through 5G, the A71 5G and A51 5G are designed to create accessible and exciting mobile experiences every day.

 

“Our ambition with the Galaxy A series portfolio is to deliver must-have innovations, and powerful experiences, at a varied range of prices but without compromising on features,” said YeonJeong Kim, Vice President, Head of Innovative Product Planning Group Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “I’m excited today to be announcing the next step in our journey with the Galaxy A71 5G and Galaxy A51 5G. These devices are designed for the era of 5G, and are part of our ongoing commitment to deliver next-generation connectivity to more people, by building 5G into our diverse smartphone portfolio, at more accessible price points.”

 

 

Entertainment Without Limits

The Galaxy A71 5G and A51 5G connect you to the action in an instant with hyper-fast streaming and downloading powered by 5G without frustrating lags. Whether playing your favorite mobile game on the go or recording a concert in vibrant 4K definition to share live with your friends, experience peak performance every time.

 

Bring cinematic clarity right to your fingertips with the A51 5G’s 6.5-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display. And for those who need more space for binge-watching your favorite show or gaining an advantage in your game, A71 5G offers 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O display. Get even more out of your favorite mobile games with the AI-powered Game Booster, which maintains optimum performance while you’re in the middle of the action. Both devices come with long-lasting 4,500mAh battery and fast charging capability now lets you spend more time playing, scrolling and sharing and less time charging.

 

The Galaxy A71 5G and A51 5G let you upload and download in hyper-fast network connectivity and offer a gateway to incredible mobile experiences, including livestreaming, sharing and low-latency gaming. The Galaxy A71 5G and A51 5G are secured by Samsung Knox, Samsung’s defense-grade security, ensuring that your device is protected, and that your connected experience is secure and safe.

 

 

Capture and Share, in the Moment

The Galaxy A71 5G and A51 5G’s powerful quad cameras and intelligent photography innovations make capturing and sharing dynamic images and videos faster and easier than ever. The A71 5G’s 64MP and the A51 5G’s 48MP Main camera, along with 12MP Ultra Wide camera can take sweeping landscape images while the 5MP Macro camera and 5MP Depth camera capture intricate details of close-up objects, adding a professional-looking background blur effect around the subject.

 

Shoot and share high-quality live videos with the Galaxy A71 5G and A51 5G’s Super Steady Video, which automatically stabilizes footage for you, creating a smooth and professional video no matter what you’re filming or where you are. And with 128GB of internal storage and 6GB/8GB RAM, along with Micro SD support up to 1TB, you’ll be able to capture and save videos and photos without worrying about running out of storage space.

 

Both the Galaxy A71 5G and A51 5G feature a sleek body for a comfortable grip and a premium glossy finish. Each device also comes in a range of new pastel shades. The A71 5G comes in Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube Sliver and Prism Cube Blue while the A51 5G comes in Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube White and Prism Cube Pink. Both devices benefit from Samsung’s full ecosystem of intelligent apps and services including Bixby (Vision, Lens Mode, Routines), Samsung Pay¹ and Samsung Health.

 

For more information about the Galaxy A71 5G and Galaxy A51 5G, visit news.samsung.com/galaxy and www.samsungmobilepress.com.

 

 

 

 

Galaxy A71 5G and Galaxy A51 5G Specifications²

		Galaxy A51 5G	Galaxy A71 5G
Display3		6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display(1080X2400)	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O Display(1080X2400)
Camera	Rear	Quad Camera – Main: 48MP, F2.0 – Ultra Wide: 12MP, F2.2 – Depth: 5MP, F2.2 – Macro: 5MP, F2.4	Quad Camera – Main: 64MP, F1.8 – Ultra Wide: 12MP, F2.2 – Depth: 5MP, F2.2 – Macro: 5MP, F2.4
	Front	32MP, F2.2	32MP, F2.2
Body		73.6 x 158.9 x 8.7mm 187g	75.5 x 162.5 x 8.1mm 185g
AP		Octa Core (Dual 2.2GHz + Hexa 1.8GHz)	Octa Core (Dual 2.2GHz + Hexa 1.8GHz)
Memory4		6GB/8GB RAM 128GB Internal Storage Micro SD slot (up to 1TB)	6GB/8GB RAM 128GB Internal Storage Micro SD slot (up to 1TB)
Battery5		4,500mAh (typical) 15W Adaptive Fast Charging	4,500mAh (typical) 25W Super Fast Charging
Biometric Authentications		On-Screen Fingerprint	On-Screen Fingerprint
Color6		Prism Cube Black Prism Cube White Prism Cube Pink	Prism Cube Black Prism Cube Silver Prism Cube Blue

 

¹ Availability of Samsung Pay Service may vary by country.

² All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.

³ Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cut out.

⁴ Available RAM may vary by country and region.

⁵ Typical value tested under third party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,370mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

⁶ Availability may vary by country.

* This article was originally published here

Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S20: Change the Way You Experience the World

Samsung Electronics today unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S20, a new series of flagship devices that fundamentally change the way we capture and experience our world. The Galaxy S20 series introduces a brand-new camera architecture that combines AI with Samsung’s largest image sensor yet for stunning image quality. Along with the camera, the Galaxy S20 makes the experience of everything we love to do with our phones, easier and better—enjoy personalized music for every moment of the day, watch videos the way they are meant to be seen and play console-style games on-the-go.

“As we enter this new decade, 5G will completely change how we communicate and how we experience the world around us,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “As all three Galaxy S20 variants come with 5G connectivity, Samsung is providing a next-generation device for transforming people’s lives. With an incredible, AI powered camera, you can capture the moments as they happen and connect more seamlessly with the people you love.”

Shaping the Future of Communication

With 5G, a new decade of mobile innovation is beginning. And to harness this new generation of connectivity, every device in the Galaxy S20 series—the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra—comes equipped with the latest 5G technology.¹ The Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra are the first devices able to power new mobile experiences that take advantage of both sub-6 and mmWave. The Galaxy S20 supports sub-6.² All three devices are capable of delivering non-standalone and standalone 5G capabilities.

Changing How We Capture

Now, more than ever, we capture our lives and tell our stories through our smartphones—and that is why the camera is the single-most important feature for consumers purchasing a new smartphone. Designed for the way we live, the Galaxy S20 introduces an entirely new camera system—powered by AI and with our biggest image sensor yet—to bring out the best in every image and every moment.

• Details in Stunning Clarity: With a larger image sensor available on the Galaxy S20 series, camera resolution is significantly increased, for more detailed images with added flexibility for editing, cropping, and zooming. S20 and S20+ have a 64MP camera. S20 Ultra has 108MP camera. Another benefit is that 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 option to shift dynamically between a high resolution 108MP mode and a 12MP mode, thanks to nona-binning technology which combines nine pixels into one at the sensor level.
• Groundbreaking Zoom Capability: With the Galaxy S20’s Space Zoom technology that uses a combination of Hybrid Optic Zoom and Super Resolution Zoom, which includes AI-powered digital zoom, even when you are far away you can zoom in close. Use up to 30X zoom on the Galaxy S20 and S20+, or step-up to the revolutionary folded lenses on the S20 Ultra, which uses AI powered, multi-image processing to reduce quality loss at high zoom levels so that users can experience Super Resolution Zoom up to 100X with a clearer view ever than before.
• Single Take, Multiple Possibilities: Single Take lets you stay in the moment, while you capture the moment. Thanks to its AI camera technologies, the Galaxy S20 can capture a number of photos and videos, such as Live focus, cropped, Ultra Wide and more that captures your moment the best.
• Pro-Grade Filming Capability: The Galaxy S20 offers stunning 8K video shooting, so users can capture their world in true-to-life color and quality. When you are done shooting, stream your video to a Samsung QLED 8K and enjoy its best-in-class viewing experience³ or grab a still from an 8K video and turn it into a high-res photo. And, even the bumpiest videos look like they were shot using an action cam, thanks to Super Steady and its anti-rolling stabilization and AI motion analysis.

Do What You Love, Better

The Galaxy makes the experience of everything we love to do on our phone, easier and better. With new features and impactful partnerships, inspired by open collaboration, the Galaxy S20 is built for how we use our phones today.

• Music: Whether you are just waking up, or heading to the gym, enjoy a personalized soundtrack based around your routine, thanks to a new integration between Spotify and Bixby Routines. With Music Share, extend your paired Bluetooth connection to a car stereo or speaker via your device, so you and your friend can take turns DJ-ing during a road trip.⁴
• Exceptional Video Chat on Google Duo: Video chat more easily with all of the most important people in your life on the Galaxy S20. With 5G, the Galaxy S20 enhances the video chatting experience through a deep integration with Google Duo, bringing new Duo features first to Galaxy S20. Now, from the dialer, you can tap Duo to start a video call and enjoy, for the first time ever, FHD quality. Google Duo is compatible across operating systems, so you are not limited in who you can video chat with. Fit the entire family in the frame, using the wide lens; and talk to up to 8 friends, at once.
• YouTube on 5G: Share your 8K videos with the world faster and better. Samsung partnered with YouTube so you can upload your 8K videos directly to YouTube—and with integrated 5G capabilities, experience ultra-fast upload speeds.⁵
• Entertainment: Taking advantage of the Galaxy S20’s pro-grade camera, Netflix and Samsung are working together to put the Galaxy S20 in the hands of renowned directors to capture bonus content based on popular Netflix Originals. Users can also discover Netflix’s best-in-class content through an improved integration with Galaxy devices, enabling ease of content discovery and accessibility via Samsung Daily, Bixby, and Finder.⁶
• Gaming: The Galaxy S20 series takes mobile gaming to the next level. With a 120Hz display, you’ll have the ability to experience incredibly smooth gaming. Later this spring, Samsung partner, Microsoft, will launch its popular Forza Street in the Galaxy Store, marking the first time the game is coming to mobile. Combined with a fast processor, 12GB of RAM⁷, audio tuned by AKG and a game booster working in the background to optimize settings for peak performance, the Galaxy S20 offers a powerful gaming experience.

Experience Endless Possibilities  

As our latest flagship device, the Galaxy S20 series features the premium technologies that Galaxy fans have come to know and expect. The most secure device Samsung has ever made, the Galaxy S20 is protected by Knox—the industry-leading mobile security platform that protects the device from the chip level through to the software level. The Galaxy S20 also features a new, secure processor which protects against hardware-based attacks.

Powered by a big, intelligent battery, the Galaxy S20 series comes with a 25W fast charger, while the S20 Ultra supports 45W Super Fast charging as well.⁸ The entire series is equipped with massive storage as standard (128GB for S20; 128GB, 256GB and 512GB for Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra).⁹

With Galaxy S20, you can also experience Samsung’s cleanest, simplest, most intuitive interface yet with One UI 2. You can also use the Galaxy S20 to control your smart home with SmartThings, achieve your health and wellness goals with Samsung Health, pay on the go with Samsung Pay, and more.¹⁰

Galaxy Buds+

And with Samsung Galaxy Buds+, you can immerse yourself in your favorite music and podcasts. Sound by AKG, Buds+ feature 2-way speakers; 3 mics for unparalleled sound and voice quality; and an incredibly long battery life—up to 11 hours from Buds+ and an extra 11 hours in the case.¹¹ Buds+ app, ‘Galaxy Buds+’, is now iOS compatible, so you can enjoy a great audio experience no matter which device you use.¹² And with the Spotify partnership, listen to the tunes and podcasts you love more easily by hitting play with a single press.¹³

Galaxy S20 Availability

Starting on March 6, 2020, the Galaxy S20 series will be available in various, classic colors.¹⁴

• Galaxy S20: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink
• Galaxy S20+: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black
• Galaxy S20 Ultra: Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black

For more information about the Galaxy S20, visit news.samsung.com/galaxy, www.samsungmobilepress.com, or www.samsung.com/galaxy.

Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra Specifications¹⁵

	Galaxy S20	Galaxy S20+	Galaxy S20 Ultra
Display	6.2-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Infinity-O Display (3200 X 1440)
HDR10+ certified
120Hz display support

6.7-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Infinity-O Display (3200 X 1440)
HDR10+ certified
120Hz display support

6.9-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Infinity-O Display (3200 X 1440)
HDR10+ certified
120Hz display support
　
*Infinity-O Display: a near bezel-less, full-frontal screen.

*Measured diagonally, Galaxy S20’s screen size is 6.2″ in the full rectangle and 6.1″ with accounting for the rounded corners; Galaxy S20+’s screen size is 6.7″ in the full rectangle and 6.5″ with accounting for the rounded corners; and Galaxy S20 Ultra’s screen size is 6.9″ in the full rectangle and 6.7″ with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
*Default screen refresh rate is 60Hz. Requires screen setting at 120Hz screen refresh rate.
Camera

　

[Front camera]
10MP, Dual Pixel AF, F2.2(80˚)

[Rear camera]
Triple camera
Ultra Wide: *12MP, F2.2(120˚)
Wide-angle: *12MP, F1.8(79˚)
Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, OIS
Telephoto: *64MP, PDAF F2.0(76˚), OIS

[Front camera]
10MP, Dual Pixel AF, F2.2(80˚)

[Rear camera]
Quad camera
Ultra Wide: *12MP, F2.2(120˚)
Wide-angle: *12MP, F1.8(79˚)
Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, OIS
Telephoto: *64MP, PDAF, F2.0(76˚), OIS
DepthVision Camera

[Front camera]
40MP, PDAF, F2.2(80˚)

[Rear camera]
Quad camera
Ultra Wide: *12MP, F2.2(120˚)
Wide-angle: *108MP, F1.8(79˚)
PDAF, OISTelephoto: **48MP, PDAF, F3.5(24˚), OIS
DepthVision Camera

*Super Resolution Zoom includes digital zoom, which may cause some image deterioration.
**48MP for zooming only.
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions: 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9mm
Weight: 163g
Dimensions: 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8mm
Weight: 186g
*5G mmwave version weighs 188g.
Dimensions: 166.9 x 76.0 x 8.8mm
Weight: 220g
*5G mmwave version weighs 222g.
AP
– 7㎚ 64-bit Octa-Core Processor * 2.7㎓ (Maximum Clock Speed) + 2.5㎓ + 2㎓
– 7㎚ 64-bit Octa-Core Processor * 2.8㎓ (Maximum Clock Speed) + 2.4㎓ + 1.8㎓
*May differ by market and carrier.
Memory
5G: 12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128GB internal storage
LTE: 8GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128GB internal storage
5G:
12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 512GB internal storage
12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 256GB internal storage
12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128GB internal storage
LTE: 8GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128GB internal storage
5G/LTE:
16GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 512GB internal storage
12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 256GB internal storage
12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128GB internal storage
　
*May differ by model, color, market and carrier.
*Actual storage available may vary depending on pre-installed software.
Expandable
Memory & SIM Card
Single SIM model: one Nano SIM and one MicroSD slot (up to 1TB)
Dual SIM model (Hybrid SIM slot): one Nano SIM and one Nano SIM or one MicroSD slot (up to 1TB)
*SIM card sold separately. Availability of Dual SIM may vary depending on country and carrier.
*MicroSD card sold separately. Availability may vary depending on country and manufacturer.
*eSIM supported on Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra models. eSIM requires a wireless service plan and allows you to activate a mobile network plan without the use of a nano-SIM. eSIM availability may vary depending on country and carrier. Check with your carrier if your mobile network plan supports eSIM.
Battery
4000mAh (typical)
4500mAh (typical)
5000mAh (typical)
　
*Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 3880mAh for Galaxy S20, 4370mAh for Galaxy S20+. and 4855mAh for Galaxy S20 Ultra. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
Charging
Improved wireless charging speeds with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Fast Charging compatible on wired and wireless

*Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC
*Wireless charging compatible with WPCWireless PowerShare
*Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 currently available with Wireless Charger Stand, Wireless Charger Duo Pad, and other devices that support 10W or more wireless charging. Sold separately. Actual charging speed may vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions, and other factors. Wireless charger requires power connection. Recommend using in-box charging cable and/or travel adapter for use of third party items may cause damage to the Wireless Charger Stand and Wireless Charger Duo Pad or a decrease in charging speed.
*Wireless PowerShare is limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with Qi wireless charging, such as Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Flip, Note10, Note10+, S10e, S10, S10+, Fold, S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S6, S6 edge, S6 Active, S6 edge+, Note9, Note8, Note FE, Note5, and wearables such as Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Buds. If battery power is lower than 30% Wireless PowerShare may not function. May not work with certain accessories, covers, other brand devices, or some Samsung wearables. May affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment.
OS
Android 10
Network & Connectivity
5G: 5G Non-Standalone (NSA), 5G Standalone (SA), Sub6 / mmWave*, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS)
LTE: Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LAA,  LTE Cat.20
Up to 2.0Gbps Download / Up to 200Mbps Upload
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Up to 1.2Gbps Download / Up to 1.2Gbps Upload
Bluetooth: Bluetooth® v 5.0 , ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
*S20 only supports Sub6
*LTE: LAA is only for US
*Actual speed may vary depending on country, carrier, and user environment.
*Requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on country, carrier, and user environment.
*Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited. BeiDou may not be available for certain countries.
Payment
NFC, MST
*May differ by market, carrier and service providers.
Sensors
Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor
Authentication
Lock type: pattern, PIN, password
Biometric lock type: Fingerprint sensor, Face recognition
Audio
Stereo speakers and Earphones sound by AKG
Surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus included.)
*Earphones: Hybrid canal type, 2way dynamic unit
Audio playback format
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF
Video
Video playback format
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM



*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.

¹ Check with your carrier for availability and details.
² Check with your carrier for availability and details.
³ 8K streaming available on 2019 and 2020 Samsung QLED 8K.
⁴ Galaxy S20 devices only.
⁵ Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Check with your carrier for availability and details.
⁶ Bixby will be available only in Korea and the US. Availability may vary by model, carrier and market.
⁷ Availability may vary by region or carrier.
⁸ 45W Super Fast Charger sold separately.
⁹ May vary by model or market.
¹⁰ May vary by model, market and carrier.
¹¹ Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
¹² Compatible with iPhone 7 and higher, running iOS 10 or higher.
¹³ Availability may vary by country or carrier.
¹⁴ Colors and models may vary by markets, carriers and retailers.
¹⁵ Specs subject to change without notice. Specs vary by markets/carriers.


* This article was originally published here

Samsung Begins Mass Production of the Fastest Storage for Flagship Smartphones

Samsung Electronics, the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun mass producing the industry’s first 512-gigabyte (GB) eUFS (embedded Universal Flash Storage) 3.1 for use in flagship smartphones. Delivering three times the write speed of the previous 512GB eUFS 3.0 mobile memory, Samsung’s new eUFS 3.1 breaks the 1GB/s performance threshold in smartphone storage.

 

“With our introduction of the fastest mobile storage, smartphone users will no longer have to worry about the bottleneck they face with conventional storage cards,” said Cheol Choi, executive vice president of Memory Sales & Marketing at Samsung Electronics. “The new eUFS 3.1 reflects our continuing commitment to supporting the rapidly increasing demands from global smartphone makers this year.”

 

At a sequential write speed of over 1,200MB/s, Samsung 512GB eUFS 3.1 boasts more than twice the speed of a SATA-based PC (540MB/s) and over ten times the speed of a UHS-I microSD card (90MB/s). This means consumers can enjoy the speed of an ultra-slim notebook when storing massive files like 8K videos or several hundred large-size photos in their smartphones, without any buffering. Transferring contents from an old phone to a new device will also require considerably less time. Phones with the new eUFS 3.1 will only take about 1.5 minutes to move 100GB of data whereas UFS 3.0-based phones require more than four minutes.

 

In terms of random performance, the 512GB eUFS 3.1 processes up to 60 percent faster than the widely used UFS 3.0 version, offering 100,000 input/output operations per second (IOPS) for reads and 70,000 IOPS for writes.

 

Along with the 512GB option, Samsung will also have 256GB and 128GB capacities available for flagship smartphones that will be launched later this year.

 

Samsung began volume production of fifth-generation V-NAND at its new Xi’an, China, line (X2) this month to fully accommodate storage demand throughout the flagship and high-end smartphone market. The company soon plans to shift V-NAND volume production at its Pyeongtaek line (P1) in Korea from fifth-generation to sixth-generation V-NAND to better address the growing demand.

 

 

Samsung Embedded Storage Memory Lineup

Product	Sequential Read	Sequential Write	Random Read	Random Write
512GB eUFS 3.1 (March 2020)	2100MB/s	1200MB/s (3X enhancement)	100,000 IOPS (1.6X enhancement)	70,000 IOPS (1.03X enhancement)
512GB eUFS 3.0 (Feb. 2019)	2100MB/s	410MB/s	63,000 IOPS	68,000 IOPS
1TB eUFS 2.1 (Jan. 2019)	1000MB/s	260MB/s	58,000 IOPS	50,000 IOPS
512GB eUFS 2.1 (Nov. 2017)	860MB/s	255MB/s	42,000 IOPS	40,000 IOPS
Automotive UFS 2.1 (Sept. 2017)	850MB/s	150MB/s	45,000 IOPS	32,000 IOPS
256GB UFS Card (July 2016)	530MB/s	170MB/s	40,000 IOPS	35,000 IOPS
256GB eUFS 2.0 (Feb. 2016)	850MB/s	260MB/s	45,000 IOPS	40,000 IOPS
128GB eUFS 2.0 (Jan. 2015)	350MB/s	150MB/s	19,000 IOPS	14,000 IOPS
eMMC 5.1	250MB/s	125MB/s	11,000 IOPS	13,000 IOPS
eMMC 5.0	250MB/s	90MB/s	7,000 IOPS	13,000 IOPS
eMMC 4.5	140MB/s	50MB/s	7,000 IOPS	2,000 IOPS

* This article was originally published here

[Interview] Bringing New Dimensions to the Viewing Experience with The Sero

Today’s consumers are looking for TVs that can fully integrate into their individual lifestyles, whatever they may be. For this reason, Samsung has introduced ‘The Sero’, which provides whole new ways for users to interact with their TV.

 

The Sero – named for the Korean word for ‘vertical’ – has the ability to pivot between horizontal and vertical orientations just as a user might handle their smartphone or tablet. Geared toward younger users with an interest in viewing experiences such as the ones found on their mobile devices, The Sero is optimized for social media content, streaming services and gaming, for example, all wrapped up with an eye-catching design and innovative user experience formulated after extensive consumer research.

 

To learn more about the product, Samsung Newsroom sat down with Hayeon Kil, Chris Jo and Dong-wook Han from the TV Product Planning Group in the Visual Display Division at Samsung Electronics who spearheaded the process of bringing this innovative product to users around the world.

 

 

 

Interpreting Media Consumption Trends in the Mobile Age

Traditional visual content, such as photos and videos, are for the most part generated in horizontal formats. However, in recent years, users have become accustomed to enjoying social media or gaming content on their smartphones with a vertical orientation, as well as taking part in the growing trend of vertical-orientation music videos and concert footage.

 

During their extensive research, The Sero product planning team took note of these media consumption trends. “The trend we observed the most during our consumer surveys was that a variety of devices, from TVs and PCs to tablets and smartphones, are being used nowadays for media consumption, and furthermore that more people are using streaming video services as opposed to conventional media sources,” explains Hayeon Kil of the product planning process. “Therefore, we wanted to improve this content experience by moving it to a bigger screen.”

 

 

Samsung’s The Sero is the first TV equipped with an automated rotating display that can switch between horizontal or vertical orientation in accordance with the content being displayed just like a smartphone can. As it is the first of its kind, The Sero is setting new standards in all areas of its formation, from hardware to software and beyond.

 

“We worked hard to design and define a new user experience direction specific to The Sero,” noted Dong-wook Han. “The whole process was a challenge as we had to deal with a series of questions including how to go about designing the mobile-like viewing experience, how to best display and allow access to content and how to lay out the remote control, but we were careful to take care of each major decision one by one and verify each feature through extensive testing. Thanks to the cooperation of our colleagues and other teams, we were able to make this happen.”

 

 

A Seamless Mirroring Experience

One of the outstanding features of The Sero is its smartphone mirroring capability. The R&D team worked extensively to realize this technology without any setbacks. Just by tapping their smartphone anywhere on The Sero’s screen, users can begin automatic mirroring thanks to a feature called Tap View. They can then enjoy such mirroring perks as viewing their portrait-orientation videos in high definition or seeing themselves on a bigger screen after taking a selfie with their smartphone’s camera.

 

 

What makes The Sero exceptional is how it can seamlessly turn to match your smartphone’s orientation when mirroring content. “The Sero will display your mobile content in all its colorful glory on its screen, as well as doing the same for TV content,” explained Han. “Whilst mirroring their smartphone, users can enjoy a clear picture quality on The Sero supported by machine learning-based AI upscaling technology.”

 

Unlike other TVs, The Sero’s speakers are located under its vertical stand. Its woofer speaker is supported by a passive radiator to offer more resonance and deeper, richer bass sounds. “When playing videos, games and music, The Sero’s speakers provide a vivid and clear sound because they are positioned to face front and deliver sound directly to listeners,” explained Chris Jo. “While other TVs feature sound powered by Bluetooth, The Sero’s sound mirroring has a 4.1 channel configuration and a powerful 60W output. We have observed that over four times the number of consumers are making use of this superb sound mirroring than they are of similar features available on other TVs.”

 

 

 

Ready to Match Any Interior and Any Lifestyle

The Sero boasts a modern design that stands out in any space and offers a range of different standby display features for when it is not in use. By enabling Portrait Mode, users are able to display various clock effects or choose from a selection of cinematographic content when the TV is turned off.

 

The Sero has designed to serve not just as a TV, but also as a lifestyle object, just like the frames or posters people have all over their homes. “According to the consumer research we undertook after the initial launch, seven out of ten users are making use of the Portrait Mode,” said Kil. “Aside from making use of the content that comes with Portrait Mode, some users are engaging in creative uses of the feature by configuring their device’s standby mode to present their own pictures. We think that users are really enjoying using the vertical screen configuration as a method of showcasing their own content.”

 

The Sero is a stand-alone product, unlike other TVs that require being mounted on a wall or placed on a stand. Every aspect was taken into account during the design process, from how The Sero looks when at both vertical and horizontal orientations to how the sides work when it rotates – even its minimalist rear design. This is why wherever it may stand, The Sero can work well with any home décor, just like a piece of furniture.

 

Furthermore, The Sero suits any room of the house, not just the living room. “The Sero can serve as a large vertical monitor for showcasing work-related images or videos in a personal study or library. In the kitchen or dining room, The Sero can serve as a screen for playing a recipe video or as a music source to provide atmospheric music during mealtimes,” added Kil. “Commercially speaking, be it a restaurant, a café or a medical clinic, The Sero can serve as a promotional screen for videos or as a digital book, of sorts, for menus.”

 

 

A Whole New TV Experience

 

After its successful debut in Korea last year, The Sero will soon launch in other markets around the world. At CES 2020 this January, the Samsung booth was crowded with visitors who wanted to experience The Sero first-hand. “We aim to continuously develop the user experience of our TVs as people increasingly look to use their devices in scenarios that they cannot execute with conventional TVs,” said Han. “Our goal is to inspire users with lifestyle TVs that can meet their every need.”

 

The team is ready to put in even more effort to expand the possibilities of the vertical display. “To sum up The Sero in one phrase, it is a blank slate that comes in a range of attractive colors,” said Jo. “In the future, we will look to diversify the size, the shape, the installation process and the mobility of The Sero while constantly evolving it to be more connected to mobile by a growing number of app services. We will continue with our efforts to develop what is next for the TV industry.”

* This article was originally published here

[Infographic] How Samsung’s Galaxy S Series Revolutionized the Camera

The smartphone camera has come a long way since its early days. With the Galaxy S20, Samsung is taking mobile photography and videos to the next level.

 

The Galaxy S20’s groundbreaking camera is built on the Galaxy S series’ legacy of innovations. The flagship series has been pushing the boundaries of mobile camera capabilities right from the start, bringing technological breakthroughs to everyone.

 

Check out the infographic below to learn more.

 

* This article was originally published here

Samsung Presents Groundbreaking All-Solid-State Battery Technology to ‘Nature Energy’

On March 9 in London, researchers from the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) and the Samsung R&D Institute Japan (SRJ) presented a study on high-performance, long-lasting all-solid-state batteries to Nature Energy, one of the world’s leading scientific journals.

 

Compared to widely used lithium-ion batteries, which utilize liquid electrolytes, all-solid-state batteries support greater energy density, which opens the door for larger capacities, and utilize solid electrolytes, which are demonstrably safer. However, the lithium metal anodes that are frequently used in all-solid-state batteries, are prone to trigger the growth of dendrites¹ which can produce undesirable side effects that reduce a battery’s lifespan and safety.

 

To overcome those effects, Samsung’s researchers proposed utilizing, for the first time, a silver-carbon (Ag-C) composite layer as the anode. The team found that incorporating an Ag-C layer into a prototype pouch cell enabled the battery to support a larger capacity, a longer cycle life, and enhanced its overall safety. Measuring just 5µm (micrometers) thick, the ultrathin Ag-C nanocomposite layer allowed the team to reduce anode thickness and increase energy density up to 900Wh/L. It also enabled them to make their prototype approximately 50 percent smaller by volume than a conventional lithium-ion battery.

 

This promising research is expected to help drive the expansion of electric vehicles (EVs). The prototype pouch cell that the team developed would enable an EV to travel up to 800km on a single charge, and features a cycle life of over 1,000 charges.

 

(From left) Yuichi Aihara, Principal Engineer from SRJ, Yong-Gun Lee, Principal Researcher and Dongmin Im, Master from SAIT

 

As Dongmin Im, Master at SAIT’s Next Generation Battery Lab and the leader of the project explained, “The product of this study could be a seed technology for safer, high-performance batteries of the future. Going forward, we will continue to develop and refine all-solid-state battery materials and manufacturing technologies to help take EV battery innovation to the next level.”

 

¹ Dendrites are needle-like crystals that can develop on the anode of a battery during charging.

* This article was originally published here

Samsung Expands to New Zealand in 5G Networks Deal with Spark

Samsung Electronics today announced that it has signed a commercial agreement with Spark New Zealand to take part in building Spark’s 5G network in 2020.

 

Spark, New Zealand’s largest mobile carrier, has been working with Samsung on network innovation, starting with 5G trials in 2019. These trials used Samsung’s 5G end-to-end solutions to test and verify the potential of next generation network technology at Spark Lab. The trials also demonstrated to Spark the high performance of Samsung’s 5G technology along with the possibilities it could bring through higher speeds and lower latency, leading to the commercial agreement.

 

Samsung Networks will provide Spark with its latest 5G New Radio (NR) solutions, including Massive MIMO radios that have a slim design profile, are lightweight for ease of installation, and provide space savings on tower tops. This provides carriers with more flexible, scalable 5G solutions that are simple and cost-effective to deploy, and accelerate commercial 5G availability. Since April 2019, Samsung’s Massive MIMO solution has been commercially proven through nationwide roll-outs led by all three mobile operators in Korea. The solution will also be commercialized in Japan this month.

 

“We are pleased to have Samsung as a 5G vendor for our mobile services, not only are they able to offer us a huge amount of global best practice and network infrastructure knowledge, they can also provide a proven immersive 5G experience for our customers,” said Rajesh Singh, General Manager of Value Management of Spark New Zealand. “One of the main reasons we selected Samsung was their 5G NR solutions which deliver enhanced network capability, high quality connections, and state of the art technology.”

 

“We are excited to begin this collaboration with Spark, which is a big step in bringing the power of 5G to New Zealand,” said WooJune Kim, Executive Vice President, Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are looking forward to helping Spark unlock the future of mobile connectivity, and are ready to support the new level of 5G experiences they will deliver to their customers with our next generation network solution.”

 

Samsung Networks is one of the first companies to successfully deliver 5G end-to-end solutions ranging from chipset, radio, and core to cloud platform for both mid-band (2.5GHz/3.5GHz) and mmWave (28GHz/39GHz) frequencies. The company has been supporting 5G commercial services in leading commercial markets, including Korea and the U.S., where the majority of worldwide 5G subscribers are located currently, and it is supporting the commercial launch of 5G in Japan. In addition, Samsung is further expanding its global footprint rapidly to new markets including Canada and New Zealand.

* This article was originally published here

The Road to 5G: Understanding What’s New with the Next-gen Network

In 2019, 5G came to the world. In 2020, it’s going mainstream, and bringing with it an entirely new mobile experience. With 5G speeds and connectivity, consumers can download feature-length movies in seconds, and stream 8K video in a flash. They can stream crystal-clear video calls and play graphics-rich mobile games without lag. And the best part—this is just the beginning. As 5G technologies continue to evolve, our connections will be stronger, our communications will be faster, and our lives will be more convenient.

 

To understand the full potential of 5G, it’s helpful to take a step back. Here’s a look at how we got here, what 5G looks like today, and what we can expect from 5G in the future.

 

 

Setting the Stage with Non-standalone 5G

When the first 5G networks turned on last year, they represented the beginning of a major transformation in mobile technology. These networks—called non-standalone 5G networks—provided a glimpse of the hyper fast 5G future just around the corner.

 

Non-standalone 5G networks use different radio frequency ranges at the same time. In particular, they use two different 5G frequencies with higher bandwidths for faster throughput, which means more data (like a movie or a TV show) can get to the device far quicker than via a 4G LTE network.

 

The first frequency range overlaps with 4G LTE and is referred to as sub-6GHz. The second, higher-frequency range is referred to as mmWave. While mmWave offers the potential of lightning-fast speeds, sub-6 GHz frequencies can travel farther and penetrate solid objects, such as buildings. As a result, mobile carriers have to balance what they hope to provide to users with the spectrums they have available.

 

 

Non-standalone 5G has been crucial in driving early 5G adoption—but it’s just the first step in the journey.

 

 

Opening the Doors for Broader Coverage with Dynamic Spectrum Sharing

Leveraging existing 4G infrastructure, dynamic spectrum sharing is the driver behind the rapid and expansive growth of 5G coverage. More importantly, it lays the groundwork for truly transformational 5G networks (see the next section) by ensuring that when the 5G core launches, there will already be broad coverage.

 

Traditionally, as networks transitioned from 2G to 3G to 4G, and more spectrum was added to the mobile ecosystem, carriers encountered a problem: they had to wait until enough users had upgraded before they could repurpose old bands for the next-generation technology. Here’s an example: Let’s say they had 40MHz of mid-band spectrum. Until recently, they would have to split it in half, giving 20MHz to 4G LTE and 20MHz to 5G even though, today, there are still many more 4G LTE users than there are 5G users.

 

Dynamic spectrum sharing solves this problem by using algorithms to allow carriers to share spectrum between 4G LTE and 5G devices—and to continually optimize the split as the more customers shift from 4G LTE to 5G.¹ For this reason, dynamic spectrum sharing makes for an easier transition to 5G.

 

 

 

Entering the Next Phase with Standalone 5G

Unlike its non-standalone counterpart, standalone 5G does not use existing 4G LTE infrastructure. Rather, it requires a new architecture to support blazing-fast speeds.

 

This architecture includes a new 5G Core that will act as the heart of the network, as well as a New Radio 5^th Generation Node B, the technology that allows mobile devices to talk to the network. Standalone 5G’s new architecture is even more efficient than its 4G predecessor and will improve data throughput performance up to the edge of the network by leveraging mmWave, as well as low and mid-band frequencies. What’s more, it will allow businesses to leverage the network to create incredible new products and experiences—like 4K livestreams and autonomous vehicles.

 

 

Standalone 5G also improves the bandwidth of the network. It can send data to and from as many as 1 million devices per square kilometer, compared to just 100,000 devices per square kilometer using 4G networks².

 

Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 series represents the next major step for the development of the company’s 5G technology. All three devices in the Galaxy S20 series are the first to feature Standalone (SA) 5G capabilities. From augmented reality to cloud gaming, the best 5G experiences require the best SA 5G technology—and that’s going to be available with the Galaxy S20.

 

As 5G networks evolve, Samsung’s 5G-ready lineup will evolve as well. In the year ahead, Samsung will introduce more 5G products including some that incorporate one-chip solutions, commercialization of the latest 5G releases, 5G global roaming support, and many other cutting-edge 5G features. New 5G technologies are setting the stage for incredible new experiences, and every step of the way, Samsung will be at the forefront, bringing those experiences to consumers around the world.

 

 

¹ Implementation of dynamic spectrum sharing will vary by region and carrier. Check with your mobile service provider for full details.

² Actual performance will vary by region and network conditions.

* This article was originally published here

Samsung’s CDU50 Next Generation Baseband Unit Advances 5G Evolution with Cutting-Edge Technologies

Samsung Electronics today announced the commercial availability of its next generation Baseband Unit (BBU), the CDU50. The new solution was first commercialized in Korea and will be commercially launched in the U.S. and other global markets in the second quarter of this year.

 

Samsung’s CDU50 offers increased performance in comparison to the prior model, while supporting all LTE and 5G NR network frequencies in one unit. The BBU can support both Distributed RAN (DRAN) and Centralized RAN (CRAN) configurations. With these improvements, carriers can achieve increased flexibility in managing a network and meaningful cost reduction.

 

Key enhanced features of the next generation BBU are:

 

• Enhancing performance: Six times increase in capacity supporting a greater number of cells and nearly two times faster network throughput with Samsung’s new 5G modem.
• Single unit supporting both LTE and 5G NR: Enables convenient operation of network, and saves installation space while reducing CAPEX and OPEX.
• Supporting both DRAN and CRAN: Increased operational efficiency through improved network reliability and resource management, as well as performance enhancements and cost savings.
• Improving connection flexibility: Support both CPRI and eCPRI connections to bring greater flexibility in network deployments.

 

“CDU50 delivers a powerful networks product that can help operators migrate from 4G to 5G more smoothly, while reducing costs, and offering greater performance with the same footprint when compared with our previous version,” said Jaeho Jeon, Executive Vice President and Head of R&D, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics. “Now available in the market, this will enable mobile operators to create a path to providing a higher level of customer service. We’re excited to bring this product to market, and look forward to developing and launching even more powerful versions of networks solutions in the coming years.”

* 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

Samsung and Cisco Webex Preview the Future of Work at ISE 2020

 

Amsterdam is a historic city best known for its artistic heritage and elaborate canals. This year, the city played host for the final time to Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world’s largest exhibition for AV and systems integration, bringing together the leading companies and minds pushing the modern visual display industry forward.

 

ISE has become a key moment on the calendar each year for those looking to showcase their next-generation tech advancements — none more so than Samsung. Samsung has become an ISE mainstay as the world’s leading developer of visual display technology, showcasing their latest breakthroughs for commercial application at the exhibition each year.

 

On February 11, select conference attendees gathered for a special invite-only engagement focused on a new, groundbreaking partnership between Samsung and the leading provider of meeting room collaboration solutions, Cisco Webex. The event explored how content digitization and employee collaboration are transforming the modern workplace and provided an opportunity for both companies to introduce the industry to their latest collaborative solutions.

 

 

First announced in 2019, the initial partnership introduced Webex on Display, providing users with everything needed to easily set up any huddle space for video conferencing. Combining Webex Room Kit Series with Samsung’s SMART signage seamlessly using HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) technology, the bundled solution provides easy-to-use scenarios for all users.

 

Back in 2019, the strategic partnership also integrated the Cisco Webex Room Kit Mini with Samsung’s innovative Flip 2, a digital flip chart which allows users to write directly on the display with a natural pen-to-paper feel. The Webex on Flip solution gives users in different locations the ability to notate, co-create and collaborate instantly through the Webex cloud platform.

 

 

At this year’s event, Samsung and Cisco showcased the next phase of their partnership, unveiling Webex Room Panorama featuring Samsung’s stunning QLED 8K displays. Created for the modern C-suite, the new offering unites Cisco’s Immersive Telepresence with ultimate visual clarity for a powerful conference room solution.

 

“There is a growing need for enhanced collaboration both offline and online,” said Ben Holmes, Head of Marketing and Signage Strategy at Samsung Europe. “We believe a partnership that brings together Cisco Webex, the world’s leading collaboration platform, and Samsung’s unmatched visual display technology will provide businesses with an unprecedented seamless meeting experience. We are not exaggerating when we say we think this technology represents the future of work.”

 

 

The two companies have unveiled a new lineup of comprehensive solutions aimed to foster more productive and engaging collaboration, facilitate conferencing using the latest technology and improve the way businesses meet and get work done.

 

“Together, Samsung and Cisco can drive changes in the market and in the lives of every single user,” said Sandeep Mehra, Vice President and General Manager of Webex Rooms. “Work styles are changing and workplaces are transforming. The modern workplace is all about collaboration hubs and businesses looking to attract the next generation of employees are adapting and implementing the very kinds of technology we have partnered to create.”

 

 

This is a partnership with grand ambitions. Together, these two industry titans are developing technology solutions for every kind of workspace and work style. The pairing of Cisco, the worldwide leader in IT, networking and cybersecurity solutions, with Samsung, the global leader in visual display, has the potential to transform the modern workplace.

 

To learn more about Samsung and Cisco’s latest offerings, please visit https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/industries/corporate/samsung-cisco-video-conference-solution.

* This article was originally published here

[Design Story] The Story Behind the Galaxy Z Flip’s Fashion-Forward Design

 

Last year, Samsung redefined smartphone design as we know it with the introduction of its first foldable device, the Galaxy Fold. While that category-defining smartphone was created with a focus on the action of unfolding (i.e., “What if you could unfold your phone to experience apps and content on a larger screen?”), the design of the company’s second foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip, focuses on the opposite action: folding your smartphone to make it more compact.

 

As Tae-joong Kim, Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Communications Business, explained, by combining a pocket-friendly form with striking style, “The Galaxy Z lineup introduces a new identity to the foldable mobile category. One that adds a fashionable touch to users’ lives.”

 

Follow along as we examine how Samsung refined each aspect of the Galaxy Z Flip’s design to offer users a whole new mobile experience.

 

 

Color-Coordinated

 

The Galaxy Z Flip is available in a choice of three stylish colors: the bold and creative Mirror Purple, the luxurious Mirror Black, which features a slight bluish tint, and the elegant and refined Mirror Gold. During the manufacturing process, Samsung combined a smooth glass finish with precise processing, resulting in layers of colors that reflect a range of hues depending on the angle at which the device is folded.

 

 

For those who like to dress simply, the Galaxy Z Flip can add an eye-catching touch to your outfit that can take your look to the next level. Created for those who want their technology to be as iconic as their wardrobe, the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition features a pebble grey exterior adorned with the iconic New York fashion brand’s signature colors.

 

 

It’s All in the Details

 

Measuring just 73.6mm across, the Galaxy Z Flip is small enough to fit in the palm of one’s hand, and slips easily into a pocket or bag. To make the device as compact and portable as possible, Samsung tested out numerous form factors before ultimately landing on the design you see before you. No detail was overlooked. The design was contemplated down to the micrometer to ensure that it would offer users a comfortable grip.

 

 

The finished design also reflects careful consideration of usability, as evidenced by convenient features like the cover display. When the Galaxy Z Flip is closed, the cover display presents users with information such as the date, time, their device’s battery status and more, and when they’re taking a selfie, it allows them to see how they look. When the device is opened, Samsung’s intuitive One UI makes it easy to manage the Galaxy Z Flip’s spacious, 6.7-inch display with one hand.

 

“Along with size and grip, the user experience was a key focus of design,” Kim explained. “We designed the Galaxy Z Flip to make it easy to: 1) access basic information when the device is folded, and 2) multitask on its large display.”

 

 

Unfolding a New User Experience

 

Through extensive research into how consumers are using their smartphones today, Samsung identified that the ability to fold and utilize a smartphone at various angles would add a new layer of convenience to the user experience. The Galaxy Z Flip was specifically designed to be folded and used at multiple angles, which makes everything from taking pictures and video calling, to viewing media more comfortable and convenient.

 

Realizing that functionality would require a hinge that was both durable and exquisite, like a cogwheel. Through exhaustive research on hinge designs, as well as close cooperation among hardware departments, Samsung eventually came up with a blueprint for a hinge that would be capable of standing a foldable device up at any angle. The Galaxy Z Flip’s intricate Hideaway Hinge is the product of these efforts. It allows users to utilize their device at various angles, and enables the smartphone to stand completely on its own. It’s also sturdy enough to ensure that the device will not open or close by itself.

 

 

Samsung anticipates that the Galaxy Z Flip’s ability to stand on its own will change the smartphone experience. “Both the market and consumer lifestyles are constantly diversifying,” said Kim. “To address consumers’ needs, we will continue exploring ways to enrich the Galaxy Z lineup and the foldable mobile category with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.”

 

* This article was originally published here