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Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]

Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+ [Video]

Posted February 26, 2018 at 12:09am by iClarified
Samsung has officially unveiled its new flagship Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones. The company says the smartphones reimagine the way people communicate, share and experience the world.

Made for an age in which consumers increasingly communicate and express themselves more with images, videos and emojis, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ drive innovation with Samsung’s advanced camera. Redesigned with a new Dual Aperture lens that powers an innovative low light camera, Super Slow-mo video capabilities and personalized AR Emoji, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ ensure users do not miss a moment and make their every day epic.

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ deliver an enhanced entertainment experience with powerful stereo speakers tuned by AKG, immersive audio with Dolby Atmos and a refined edge-to-edge Infinity Display – a key staple in Samsung’s design heritage. In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will come with the new SmartThings app, which unites Samsung’s existing IoT services into one single, smart experience.


“The way we use our smartphones has changed as communication and self-expression has evolved,” said DJ Koh, president and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “With the Galaxy S9 and S9+, we have reimagined the smartphone camera. Not only do the Galaxy S9 and S9+ enable consumers to shoot great photos and videos anywhere, it’s a smartphone that’s designed to help them connect to others and express themselves in a way that’s unique and personal to them.”



Below are some of the S9's key features as announced by Samsung:

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Camera Reimagined
Today’s cameras are for more than taking pictures – they’re for connecting and communicating. Consumers want a smartphone camera with state-of-the-art technology, so they can express themselves with high-quality images and tools to tell their own, unique story. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ cameras are built with these consumers in mind, with a Super Speed Dual Pixel sensor with dedicated processing power and memory to take amazing shots with high photo quality.


The Galaxy S9 and S9+’s camera features include:
● Super Slow-mo
Make everyday moments epic with dynamic, slow-motion video that captures 960 frames per second. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ also offer automatic Motion Detection, an intelligent feature that detects movement in the frame and automatically begins to record – all users have to do is set up the shot. After capturing the Super Slow-mo video, users can select background music from 35 different options or add a tune from their favorite playlist. Users can also easily create, edit and share GIF files with a simple tap in three playful styles of looping to watch the action over and over again.

● Low Light Camera
Good lighting is the secret to any great photo. But often, photos are taken in less-than-ideal lighting conditions and most smartphone cameras have a fixed aperture that can’t adjust to low or bright lighting environments resulting in grainy or washed out pictures. Similar to the way the iris of a human eye expands and contracts, Samsung’s Dual Aperture2 (F1.5 / F2.4) automatically lets in more light when it’s dark and less light when it’s too bright, taking photos that are crisp and clear.

● AR Emoji
Samsung lets users create an emoji that looks, sounds and acts like them. AR Emoji uses a data-based machine learning algorithm, which analyzes a 2D image of the user and maps out more than 100 facial features to create a 3D model that reflects and imitates expressions, like winks and nods, for true personalization. AR Emoji shares users’ real-life emotions not only in video but also with a range of stickers and uses a standard AGIF file format so users can share their emojis across most third-party messaging platforms.

● Bixby
Samsung’s intelligence platform, integrated into the camera, uses augmented reality and deep learning technologies to provide helpful information about a user’s surroundings. With real-time object detection and recognition, Bixby instantly generates information directly on top of the image that the camera is pointing at. Users can translate foreign languages and currency in real time with Live Translation, learn about their surroundings, purchase products seen in the real world and track calories throughout the day.



Entertainment Reimagined
Smartphones are often our go-to choice for entertainment, which is why Samsung created a device that offers premium sound experiences with stereo speakers tuned by AKG. Whether users are watching their favorite movie or streaming their favorite artist’s latest album, sounds are clear, crisp and rich in quality. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ also support Dolby Atmos, giving the effect of 360-degree sound.

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ audio experience is complemented by Samsung’s revolutionary Infinity Display. First introduced on the Galaxy S8, the bold, bright Super AMOLED Infinity Display blends right into the phone with virtually no distracting notches. With adaptive contrast enhancement, users can use their device even in direct sunlight.

A Device that Fits with the Connected Lifestyle
As the first smartphone to support the new SmartThings app, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the central hub to manage every facet of the connected lifestyle at home, at the office or on the go. The SmartThings app will be introduced with the Galaxy S9 and S9+ and will connect to other Samsung and non-Samsung devices.

For those constantly on the move, the next-generation Samsung DeX empowers a mobile lifestyle by bringing a large, full-screen experience to the mobile handset. With the DeX Pad, a new docking system, users can easily connect the Galaxy S9 and S9+ to a larger monitor, keyboard and mouse to expand the mobile experience with enhanced document editing or even full-screen gaming. Users can also transform the Galaxy S9 and S9+ into a Touch Pad with the DeX Pad.

The Best Comes Standard with the Galaxy Foundation
Samsung sets the gold standard for smartphones with IP68 water and dust resistance and wireless charging and goes a step beyond with the Galaxy S9 and S9+. The devices now support expandable memory of up to 400GB with a Micro SD Card and are equipped with the latest premium application processors offering powerful performance and sophisticated image processing.

Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]

In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ give users the peace of mind knowing that their phone is protected by Knox 3.1, Samsung’s latest defense-grade security platform. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ support three different biometric authentication options – iris, fingerprint, and facial recognition – so users can choose the way they want to protect their device and applications. The devices feature Intelligent Scan, a new verification that intelligently uses the collective strength of iris scanning and facial recognition technology to quickly and conveniently unlock a user’s phone in various situations. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ also introduce Dedicated Fingerprint, giving users the option to use a different fingerprint to access Secure Folder than the one used to unlock the phone.

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ take health to the next level with an improved optical sensor built directly into the device, providing richer, more accurate information on users’ health status. This sensor allows the Galaxy S9 and S9+ to keep track of users’ Heart Load Factor, a new measurement of the real-time demand placed on the heart.

Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]
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The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be available starting in March 16, 2018 in select markets and will be offered in Midnight Black, Titanium Gray, Coral Blue and a new hue, Lilac Purple. Unlocked pricing starts at $719.99 for the Galaxy S9 and $839.99 for the Galaxy S9+.

Check out some photos below and let us know what you think in the comments.


Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]

Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]

Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]

Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]

Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]

Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]

Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]

Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]

Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+  [Video]
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iAmMe
iAmMe - March 1, 2018 at 1:02pm
What's new with it again? LOL
Duster
Duster - February 26, 2018 at 4:28pm
Apple will order the camera from Samsung and put it into iPhone IX or in Xs.
Steves iPhone Repairs Sam G
Steves iPhone Repairs Sam G - February 26, 2018 at 3:19pm
Did they just release a new camera or a new phone?
D4xM4Nx
D4xM4Nx - February 26, 2018 at 10:52am
Oh shit... who the hell will return the minutes I wasted reading this thing lol. Samsung either introduces half-assed features totally irrelevant, or straight steals Apple's stuff. Eh... perhaps they may offer SamsungCare since their handsets will become slow AF after one year, or less ir ur not so lucky :P
Nabil
Nabil - February 26, 2018 at 8:40am
The event yesterday was badly presented! The audience was disconnected from the presentation, no synchro at all. I liked the bixbi thing, nothing more.
Sabtain Aziz
Sabtain Aziz - February 26, 2018 at 8:36am
lol there version of Face ID isn’t as good because everyone who has used the latest Samsung phones knows that the iris and face scanning is terrible. Their version of Animoji lol 2d scanning cannot compete with 3D scanning. At least it’s ip68 rated that’s good.
no_ma'am
no_ma'am - February 26, 2018 at 7:43am
Looks pretty nice. Think I'll have to jump ship for this one.
Mohamed Farag
Mohamed Farag - February 26, 2018 at 6:58am
they can just say unveils the new samsung iphone 9
Great!
Great! - February 26, 2018 at 6:00am
The Samesung Animoji is so creepy and works so badly. Yucks! Reflects a true image of the company...creepy and bad.
Agrah
Agrah - February 26, 2018 at 3:49am
Can someone tell me why am spending money on Apple..?SMH
PerpetuallyBlue
PerpetuallyBlue - February 26, 2018 at 2:30am
Love the beautiful display and the emoji thing. That’s it! It still runs android. Shame.
Why
Why - February 26, 2018 at 12:26am
Damn I felt like I was watching an Apple unveiling ..SMH
Why
Why - February 26, 2018 at 12:27am
I like some of the features tho
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