Samsung launches Galaxy S6 Edge+
Samsung Electronics at the weekend in Lagos, launched its newest flagship device, the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. The device, which is the most attractive in its category in the market, has sleek ergonomic edge design, and a stylish, slim and light body made from metal and glass. It was unveiled at an unpacked event in New York, August 13, 2015, and in Nigeria at a media event in Lagos.
According to the firm, the look and feel of the S6 Edge+ design portrays sophistication and excellence. The sleek phablet has a gorgeous, curved design and the beautiful harmony of metal and glass combined for durability. The glass includes a reflective surface to highlight color characteristics, which creates unique effects and depth definition when reflecting light. The device is available this week in White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium.
Managing Director of Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Brovo Kim, who spoke during the unveiling said dual edge display technology has been taken many notches higher with the new Galaxy S6 Edge+.
“At Samsung, we pride ourselves at being the first in developing the newest technology that improves the way we live, communicate and shape the world. We pioneered large display phones and then led the way with curved glass technology. Today, we are bringing these two technologies together, by offering a device that is intuitive and efficient with a bigger screen, allowing consumers achieve more with their smartphone,” Kim added
Another exciting feature of the device is the Live Broadcast, which allows users share or broadcast a video in real time over YouTube. With this feature, users can easily share special occasions as they happen with family and friends. The thrilling thing about this feature is that broadcasts can be sent directly from the camera app and friends and family can be invited to watch via text messages, e-mail, and social networking platforms.
Another exciting video feature is the video collage, where Samsung took the photo collages a step future into videos. Users can combine multiple short videos and make them into one single video, giving each video a different look and feel-one can be slow motion while another black and white in a single video giving users exhilarating collage of videos that can be uploaded to different social media platforms.
The Fast Wireless Charging is an impressive feature that takes just two hours to fully charge a discharged battery and compatible with most wireless chargers available. With the super-fast charging feature, once the device is connected to the fast-charging power adaptor, the device is fully charged in 90 minutes when the battery is completely out.
The device combines the exceptional features of the Galaxy S6 Edge including the People Edge, Edge Lighting and Information Stream. One of the biggest improvements is the addition of app shortcuts to the Edge Screen. Users can now add shortcuts to five favourite apps and access them with just a swipe, saving you a tap or two.
Its Director of Hand Held Products, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas, described the S6 Edge+ as an entertainment power-house, intensifying multimedia experience with a big beautiful screen.
“Two years ago, we took a decision to deliver a superior display technology, great camera and best-in-class design, which led to the coming on stream of the S6 Edge. The dual edge design was like nothing else out there and the curved display resonated with our customers,” he enthused, adding: “Now, we are bringing everything you love to a big screen by improving on the features and design. The display is sharp, brilliant and the curve creates an added sense of depth. Due to the high definition screen, the colours are deep, rich and vibrant.”
The brilliantly built phablet comes in a slimmer and lighter body with an improved curved screen of 5.7” Super AMOLED and a QHD 2560×1440 pixel resolution, delivering excellent sharpness, brightness, saturated colours and overall image quality as expected from Samsung, enhancing entertainment experience. The Quad HD provides a resolution that offers crisp and vivid images, delivering an immersive viewing experience
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