SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in technology, announced that 36 of its latest products have been recognized as CES®2018 Innovation Awards winners.
Products awarded in this prestigious program are honored for outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics technology across 28 product categories.
The CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association, the owner and organizer of CES. It is an annual program that celebrates outstanding product design and engineering in brand-new consumer technology products.
Samsung’s award-winning products include two Best of Innovation and span categories across Virtual and Augmented Reality, Wearable Technologies, Video Displays, Home Appliances, and Smart Home. In addition, this marks the first year where Samsung has won in the CES Innovation Award category of Fitness, Sports and Biotech for the Gear Sport, Gear Fit2 Pro, and Gear IconX (2018).
“Innovation is in our DNA, as is our commitment to delivering transformational products that create meaningful experiences for our consumers,” said Tim Baxter, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America. “To be recognized by our industry peers, year over year, for our relentless pursuit of innovative design and engineering is truly an honor.”
These innovative products are a testament to why Samsung is a favorite brand among Filipino millennials, as reported by brand perception tracker YouGov BrandIndex in October. The following are details on a selection of Samsung’s award-winning Galaxy devices, Note8 and S8, Samsung’s powerful and versatile wearables, Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear Sport, and Gear IconX (2018), which are all available for purchase at the Samsung Galaxy Studio located at 7th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City. The pop-up store runs until March 2018.
Galaxy Note8—The Galaxy Note8 features a bigger 6.3-inch Infinity Display so you can view more and scroll less. The enhanced S Pen1 allows users to unlock new ways to write, draw and interact with the phone and communicate with others, including taking Screen off memos, creating a Live Message2 and multitasking on the go. It also offers Samsung’s best-ever smartphone camera featuring two 12MP rear cameras and the world’s first smartphone with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on both wide-angle and telephoto lenses.
Owners of the Galaxy Note8 can get one free access to airport lounges at the NAIA Terminal 1 & 3 and Francisco Bangoy International Airport, Davao. You also get a free ride courtesy of ride-sharing app Grab, and a free drink from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
Galaxy S8 and S8+— The Galaxy S8 and S8+ push the boundaries of traditional smartphones and build on Samsung’s heritage of creating stunning designs and functional devices. Available in 5.8-inch Galaxy S8 and 6.2-inch Galaxy S8+, the Infinity Display and bezel-less design form a smooth, continuous surface with no buttons or harsh angles. The result is a truly immersive viewing experience without distractions and makes multi-tasking more convenient.
Enjoy flexible payment options when you purchase your very own Samsung Galaxy Note8, S8, or S8+ from now until the end of the year. Visit http://www.samsung.com/ph/offe r/ to find out more about the brand’s various promos.
Gear VR—This sophisticated headset provides a front row experience in the world of virtual reality. It connects users to whole new dimensions, with a 101-degree field of view. The Gear VR is designed designed for comfort and ease with its compact and light weight form. It’s programmed to deliver smoother images, incredibly low light leakage, and prevent reflections, allowing you to completely focus and immerse yourself in whole new virtual worlds. Control comes naturally with convenient keys and a touchpad that provides easy access to more than 800 available apps.
Gear 360—This portable camera comes with dual lenses that create a 360-degree field of view, and an easy-to-grip body, so you can easily capture the complete world around you. What’s more is it’s compatible with the Samsung Gear VR and Galaxy smartphones, allowing you to conveniently immortalize special moments in high-definition. The device lets you record in 4K, or livestream and then download and store content for yourself with the Samsung Gear 360 application.
Gear S3—This smartwatch is built to look like a traditional timepiece, but is equipped with advanced features that enable the user to take and respond to calls, read messages, and use different built-in applications with just a twist of the bezel. It comes in two styles: the more standard-looking “Classic,” and the sporty “Frontier”. But though these variants complement different looks, they both come with water- and dust-resistant technology, and a long-lasting battery, so you can wear it anytime, anywhere.
Gear Fit2 Pro—This fitness watch combines built-in GPS tracking with a new continuous heart rate monitoring feature and powerful Under Armour applications to capture every run or ride accurately. With 5ATM water resistance, it allows users to withstand the pool, rain and even a post-workout shower. For added comfortability and convenience, the Gear Fit2 Pro has a slim design and lightweight band, as well as a high-resolution color touchscreen that makes real-time updates and notifications easy to read while on the move. Even better, the Gear Fit2 Pro is available for just under P9,000!
Gear Sport—The latest smartwatch in Samsung’s industry-leading wearable technology portfolio, the Gear Sport offers a stylish blend of fitness tracking and smart capabilities for people with active lifestyles. The device transitions easily from work to workout with swim-ready water resistance (5ATM) and all-day fitness and calorie tracking. And with smart features like Samsung Pay (NFC), IOT control, and even offline music playback with Spotify, the Gear Sport is ready for whatever the day has in store.
Gear IconX (2018)—These state-of-the-art earbuds empower users to effortlessly listen to their favorite music. Whether commuting or at the gym, these powerful cord-free headphones let users stream music via Bluetooth for up to 5-hours and play favorites from their MP3 playlist for up 7-hours. In addition to a 10-minute quick charge feature giving one hour of playtime, users can use the earbuds as an activity tracker and make voice commands through Samsung Bixby or Google Voice on your phone without even having it in your hand.
All these industry-recognized innovations can easily be yours. Log on to http://www.samsung.com/ph/ or visit the Galaxy Studio in BGC for more information.