7:02 Barcelona time. Still no signs of doors opening
4500 journalists staring at a single door...
Now the beer and Sangria upon arrival makes sense...they knew we'd be waiting a while to get in
Small group of journos trying to start a wave
On hour. That's how long we've been standing by this door for *sigh*
Doors open!!! Stampede!!!!
Oh, and that orchestra is live, just couldn't see them from where I am sitting.
volume on that orchestra just went up ten-fold. Are we nearing the start?
Okay, here we go! Event officially underway...with a video of course
David Park of Samsung steps on stage "we're excited to show you innovative devices tonight". Looks like more than one device
Quickly passes the torch to JK Shin, President and CEO, Head of IT and Mobile Communications Division. Quite the title
Shin "consumers don't want the latest complicated technology. They want beautiful design and performance"
Samsung Galaxy S5 officially unveiled
Few features: Powerful camera
HDR
Fast auto focus
improved user experience
built in heart rate sensor
real time fitness coaching services - to be used with Gear
It will also be Water and dust resistant. This got a huge round of applause from audience
Gear Fit has curved screen to fit around wrist.
Jean-Dniel Ayme, VP European Telecommunications Operations takes the stage to give more details
Jean-Dniel Ayme, VP European Telecommunications Operations takes the stage to give more details
Ayme says consumers want phone with a "modern Glam Look". Samsung Galaxy S5 will come in Copper gold, shimmer white, electric blue and Charcoal black
More specs:
5.1” full HD
super ambled screen
super dimming - more comfortable in the dark
More specs for the Gamaxy S5:
5.1” full HD
super ambled screen
super dimming - more comfortable in the dark
2,800mAh battery
10h web browsing
12 Hour video playback
More info on that camera. 0.3 sec fast autofocus
"Selective focus" on camera will let you select what you want in focus and what you want out of focus
You can customize the user interface even more now. New watch faces, fonts etc. There is also a home button, press it to to the home page at any time
Gear 2 can sync with 24 Galaxy devices. Hmmmm, will it work with other company's devices?
Water resistant just like Galaxy S5
Gear Fit features world’s first curved super amoled screen on fitness device
Gear Fit compatible with 20 different Galaxy devices
Built-in heart rate monitor
Straps can be swapped out. Black, grey and orange available at launch - designer choices coming
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