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Samsung has just announced its plans to unveil new technologies at CTIA Wireless 2010, taking place between 23 and 25 March. Among the new products there’s also something called “S Life”, that the company calls “as much a feeling as it is an incredible achievement” and apparently it’s based on simplicity and technology enrichment.
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Samsung has introduced two new sound bars in the US market. They’ve announced HW-C450 and HW-C451 that are not only aesthetically appealing but provides high-fidelity audio too. The smooth, thin and no-grill sound bars boast prism Touch of Color design to complement Samsung’s HDTV lineup and features 280W of power output and a wireless subwoofer that claims to give a virtual surround sound effect.
Additionally, Samsung has also announced HT-WDC10, a wireless dock for iPhone and iPod that can be placed anywhere in the room to play music from the sound bars.
HW-C450 will be offered in black from this month for $349.99 whereas silver colored HW-C451 will arrive in May for the same price. The wireless dock is expected to start retailing from March for $149.99.
Just like PhoneDog, we’re asking the same question – What is S Life? Samsung is sending out press invites to journalists and bloggers for a meet scheduled at the CTIA Wireless that starts from March 23 in Las Vegas. The invite does not reveal anything and has the following message:
Enrichment through technology, simplicity through innovation. “S Life” is much a feeling as it is an incredible achievement. Join us as we explore the life we dream and the reality that is “S Life” at this exclusive launch event.
It’s signed by J.K. Shin which means there’s a high chance Shin will address the event. Now if we take some wild guesses, the event could be related to:
- It could brush Samsung’s vision for mobile devices
- Or more interestingly, unveil the recently seen 3D phone.
Whatever the case will be, we’ll know on March 23 (or maybe some informed soul can enlighten us 
).
Samsung will soon launch its first e-book reader in the US market. It will be a 6-inch reader that was first showed at the CES early this year. Samsung says the prominent feature their e-book reader has is the 6-inch E-ink display supporting inputs from an electromagnetic resonance (EMR) stylus pen. The EMR pen enables users to take notes, adds annotations etc. Additionally, you’d find a journal, scheduler with Outlook sync support, Bluetooth 2.0, 2GB internal memory with microSD card slot, ePUB/PDF/TXT support, MP3 player, text-to-speech, Emolink technology and Wi-Fi.
To sell their readers in US, Samsung has tied up with Barnes & Noble who’ll sell the digital content. Just like Nook, E6 also supports LendMe technology that allows users to lend ebooks to their friends free of charge for 14 days.
E6 is expected to release in Spring for $299.
If you’re looking for a note-taking Android Application and ask around, chances are someone will direct you to Evernote. It does a lot more than just take notes:
Evernote for Android is a free application that allows individuals to create notes, snap photos, and record audio. Users can instantly find any notes that were created on their phone, desktop computer, or the web. In addition, Evernote automatically makes snapshots containing printed or handwritten text searchable — great for business cards, whiteboards and wine labels.
The company has joined forces with Samsung and many of the manufacturer’s Android handsets will now come pre-installed with the application. The Samsung Behold 2 for T-Mobile recently enjoyed a software updated and Evernote was included in the package, becoming the first to incorporate the new partnership.
Phil Libin, CEO of Evernote, commented on the development:
“We’re incredibly excited to be working closely with Samsung on their line of Android phones. Android represents Evernote’s fastest growing mobile platform. This partnership helps Evernote reach a huge new audience with our promise of perfect memory for everyone.”
I’m all for manufacturers and carriers pre-installing apps on their phones, often times reducing the burden for smartphone/android newbies to hunt down applications they might enjoy or find useful. Evernote definitely fits in that category.
Any Evernote users? Chime in with your experience – both good and bad!
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Samsung’s very keen on being the first to deliver latest technologies in many fields, like the mobile phone segment, TV and home entertainment plus a bunch more. This time, they’ve managed to leak the first Bluetooth 3.0 certified and by “first” we mean “world’s first”.
We’re talking about Samsung SHW-M120S, an Android phone recently certified by Bluetooth SIG, as you can see in the image above. The smartphone seems to sport a 3.3 inch WVGA AMOLED display, a 5 megapxiel camera with autofocus and a VGA videocall camera, plus WiFi, GPS and HSDPA.
A Bluetooth Core Version of 3.0 is also on board, while the T-DMB tuner on the specs list indicates that this might be an Asia-only device. We truly hope it’ll leave South Korea and reach the States and Europe, but for now rumours estimate a launch in the following weeks, at least in Asia.
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Samsung Mobile Display has recently unveiled a video showing the feats of the Super AMOLED display with integrated touch function, possibly the best screen option on handsets. See what its advantages are in the following vid:
The real dynamic Super AMOLED display provides an ultra brilliant image, with an unbelievable quality on a 3.3 inch display. Video playback will be available without the hassle of motion blur, while the image will keep the original true color.
This type of display will also behave well outdoors, showing vivid colors and a clear image. Last, we learn that the technology is eco friendly, because it saves power.
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Samsung and Cricket have just announced the availability of the successor to the SCH-R211 handset. We’re talking about Samsung SCH-R100 Stunt, the candybar follow-up to the device mentioned above, available back in December via Metro PCS.
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A study conducted by Strategy Analytics reveals Samsung ruled the U.S. mobile phone market in 2009. The claim is on the basis of reported shipment data that makes Samsung lead the charts for six quarters in a row.
Moreover, Samsung also announced that the 2010 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index study has declared Samsung as the customer loyalty winner in the cellphone category. This is the ninth consecutive year for Samsung to win customer loyalty points.
You’ll soon be able to buy Samsung’s 3D LED TV in your home market. Samsung has announced the global availability of the world’s first 3D equipped LED LCD TVs along with some nice bundles to lure early adopters.
Samsung’s 3D TV lineup includes the LED 7000/8000/9000 Series, LCD 750 Series and the Plasma 7000/8000 Series but it’s the 46- and 55-incher LED C7000 TVs that will hit the retail shelves first.
Every consumer buying a Samsung 3D capable product will get two pairs of 3D Active Glasses and a 3D Blu-ray copy of Monsters vs. Aliens movie from DreamWorks. To make things more interesting, in the second half of 2010 Samsung will make Shrek film series available in 3D.
Samsung’s 3D LED TVs boast Real240Hz refresh rate technology, built-in 3D processor, Internet@TV with support for HDTV App Store and EnergyStar 4.0 compliant.
Samsung America has announced the pricing and availability of its R0 and R1 PMPs. The Yepp R1 and R0 PMPs will grace American retail stores beginning from April and will bring loads of features. The R1 adopts a 2.4-inch touchscreen display and features Bluetooth to pair up with a BT headset, FM Radio, DNSe 3.0, DivX support and a video recorder. R1’s fully charged battery can give up to 50 hours of audio playback and 4 hours of video.
On the other hand R0 comes with a tad larger 2.6-inch display, tactile keys for easy navigation, DNSe 3.0, DivX support, FM Radio and a microSD card slot to expand storage. It can give 6 hours of video or up to 30 hours of audio playback.
Both the players will come in 8 or 16GB configurations with prices of:
R1 (8GB) – $149.99
R1 (16GB) – $179.99
R0 (8GB) – $99.99
R0 (16GB) – $129.99
As was widely expected, Rogers today announced the immediate availability of the Samsung Galaxy Spica. The carrier’s fourth Android smartphone, the Galaxy Spica offers a 3.2″ AMOLED HVGA capacitive display, 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, 3.6Mbps HSDPA/UMTS, 800MHz processor and up to 7 hours of talk time and 10 days of standby for $79.99 on a standard 3-year deal. Anyone that was hoping it would come pre-loaded with anything past Android 1.5 aka “Cupcake” will be sorely disappointed, although we’ve received official word from Rogers that an update to Android 2.1 is in the works, there are “no details on timing to share at the moment.” C’est la vie.
Only a week ago we told you that Rogers would be getting the Samsung Galaxy Spica in late March but it looks like the carrier is ramping up their Android game, adding another member to their robot fleet today. That’s right – the Galaxy Spica has come early – a pleasant surprise!
The Galaxy Spica has a 3.2-inch touchscreen, 3.2MP camera, 2GB of pre-installedxpandable memory, an800 Mhz processor and Android 1.5 (soon upgradeable to 2.1) all within a slim 13mm frame. As you can clearly see above it starts at $79.99 on 3-year voice/data plans.
If you’re on Rogers (or not) and you’ve been waiting you can head over there now and grab the Spica!
U.S. cellular operator, Cricket is now offering Samsung’s entry-level Stunt aka SCH-R100. The candybar doesn’t bring all bells and whistles you’d find in a phone these days but does come with mobile web support, games, Bluetooth, a 128×160 color display and Cricket’s MyBackup that automatically backups the phone contact’s over-the-air. It will sell for $99.99.
Super AMOLED is the next generation of AMOLED screen. Although it may sound more of a marketing gimmick it does have some advantages which is rightly pointed by this small Samsung video. Unlike touchscreen LCDs or AMOLEDs, Super AMOLEDs have touch sensor directly placed on the screen that helps it to make thinner and cost efficient. Also, these screens perform way better under direct sunlight when compared to traditional LCDs or AMOLEDs.
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