Samsung Unveils Waterproof Galaxy S7 Handsets
The new devices are water resistant and can handle being submerged in up to 5 feet of water for 30 minutes, according to Samsung, though it’s not recommended you try it with your device.
“With Android for Work, we’ve invested a lot to make Android a trusted platform for people to use in the workplace”.
For the G5 phone, an optional attachment will function as a camera grip with physical buttons to take shots and control video recording. Game Launcher, a new add-on for gamers, allows users to manage battery consumption and minimize notifications. Interestingly, LG G5, which was also unveiled on Sunday, also boast of this feature. The device is connectable to a number of LG accessories including a drone controller. Think home movies on VHS or YouTube videos.
By activating pet mode, people will be able to chat to their animal through a speaker or shoot a laser to keep them entertained.
The world’s second-largest PC maker HP is once again attempting to muscle in on the smartphone market launching the HP elite x3. This display enable you to check important notifications, time and date without having to wake up the device. The Galaxy S7 has a 5.1-inch screen.
Both phones feature storage expandable to up to 200GB with a micro SD card and higher capacity batteries, claimed to offer 15 hours of HD video on a single charge. Samsung said that while the phones aren’t precisely waterproof, they are “life-proof”.
360 degree video is on the rise, and that’s because its set to be a vital part of how we create virtual reality ready content in the future.
The partnership between these two big companies involves virtual reality, which was one of the major themes during the Samsung Unpacked event where the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were launched.
The flagship handset’s new features also include a microSD slot to expand memory for pictures and other media, and an improved camera.
Samsung also announced significant hardware and software updates in its efforts to better the performance on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.
Samsung’s phones will see improvements, too, particularly in the camera.
When it comes to virtual reality, Facebook clearly isn’t stacking all of its eggs in its own basket.
On Sunday, the company showed off its first-ever consumer camera capable of taking 360-degree photos and videos, aptly named the Gear 360. The Samsung Galaxy S6 will soon be replaced by the Samsung Galaxy S7 as flagship phone. “These are the devices that come from reimagining what a phone can do and what a smartphone can be”, he added. Here’s a look at some of the most buzz-worthy products and moments from the Mobile World Congress so far.
Driverless cars are also expected to be heavy on the agenda.