Galaxy Note 20, enhanced connectivity with Windows 10 PC
Samsung Electronics Unifies Brand of Foldable Phone as 'Galaxy Z'
'Galaxy Watch 3' capable of measuring electrocardiograms unveiled Samsung Electronics held its first online Galaxy Unpacked event and unveiled five new products.
▲ Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 site held on the 5th [Photo = Samsung Electronics]
On the 5th, Samsung Electronics announced the smartphone 'Galaxy Note 20' series, the foldable phone 'Galaxy Z Fold 2', the tablet 'Galaxy Tab S7' series, the smartwatch 'Galaxy Watch 3', and the wireless earphones 'Galaxy Buds Live' at 'Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020'.
◇ Galaxy Note 20 can be used like a PC The Galaxy Note20 series will be released in two models: the Galaxy Note20 and the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. For the Ultra model, the response speed of the 'S Pen', the symbol of the Note series, has been increased by 80% compared to its predecessor.
▲ Galaxy Note 20 series [Photo = Samsung Electronics]
The expanded partnership between Samsung Electronics and Microsoft has strengthened connectivity with Windows 10-based PCs. You can work on your Galaxy Note 20 screen while viewing it on your PC, and app multitasking features will be added through updates within the year. You can also enjoy over 100 of Microsoft’s Xbox games via the cloud.
Additionally, a wireless connection function has been added for the first time to 'Samsung DeX', which allows you to use your smartphone like a desktop PC by connecting it to a separate monitor.
The Galaxy Note20 series will be released sequentially in global markets starting August 21. In Korea, pre-sales for the 'Galaxy Note20 5G' and 'Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G' will begin on August 7, and the official release will take place on August 21.
◇ A larger tablet, a smartwatch that can measure electrocardiograms
Open-type wireless earphones with noise-cancelling function The Galaxy Tab S7 series of tablets will be released sequentially in global markets starting August 21st in two models: the 11-inch model 'Galaxy Tab S7' and the 12.4-inch model 'Galaxy Tab S7+'. Pre-sales in Korea will begin on August 18th, and the official launch will take place on September 3rd.
The Galaxy Watch 3, a smartwatch with added blood pressure and electrocardiogram measurement functions, is made of stainless steel and is sold in two sizes (45mm, 41mm) and two communication methods (LTE, Bluetooth). It can be purchased in open markets and other places starting August 6.
Galaxy's first open-type wireless earphones, the 'Galaxy Buds Live', feature active noise cancellation and will be released sequentially in global markets starting August 6.
◇ Samsung Electronics foldable phone, brand unification with 'Galaxy Z' In the announcement that day, Samsung Electronics unveiled the 'Galaxy Z Fold 2,' the successor to the 'Galaxy Fold' and Samsung Electronics' third foldable phone.
▲ Samsung Electronics announced the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in early September.
We plan to disclose more detailed information [Photo = Samsung Electronics]
The cover display has grown from 4.6 inches on its predecessor to 6.2 inches, and the main display has also grown slightly from 7.3 inches to 7.6 inches.
Unlike its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold2 features the Hideaway hinge and advanced switches first introduced in the Galaxy Z Flip.Fur technology is applied so that it can be used by fixing it while spreading it out at various angles.
The Galaxy Z Fold2 will be released in two colors, Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze, and detailed specifications, release schedule, and pricing will be announced in early September.
Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics has decided to extend the OS update support period for its premium smartphones from the current two years to three years. This is interpreted as an attempt to respond to the increasing smartphone replacement cycle.
