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[Photo News] Galaxy S8·S8+ Makes Its Mark in Brazil and India
Published2017.04.20 10:42
The South American region will sequentially host media events starting with Brazil, followed by Mexico, Chile, and others. The event at Sala São Paulo in São Paulo, Brazil was attended by approximately 800 local media representatives and business partners. Pre-orders begin on the 18th, with the official launch scheduled for May 12th.
India held its media event in New Delhi on the 19th. Approximately 350 local media representatives attended. In India, pre-orders begin on the 19th, with the official launch scheduled for May 5th.
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