The day is finally here. The Samsung Galaxy Note7 is available today. It was announced a little over two weeks ago. We had some hands on time with the Note 7 and were pretty impressed with the device (you all know I am a Note gal). You can check over at the carriers for their sales and bundle deals (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon). A refresher on the specs below. But Samsung didn’t stop there. They officially announced a bunch of new products; headphones, 360 camera, and connected Auto. Check out the press release below for more info on those products.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Specs
Display: 5.7” Quad HD Super AMOLED 2560 x 1440 (534ppi) Dual edge screen
Cameras: 12 Megapixel rear-facing camera (with OIS) / 5 megapixel front-facing camera
Processor / RAM: Quad 2.1GHz + Quad 1.5Ghz, Octacore application processor/ 4GB RAM
Memory: 64GB / Internal Memory (with expansion slot up to 256GB microSD card)
Battery: 3,500 mAh embedded battery / Fast Wireless Charging /
Connectivity : Bluetooth 4.2/ Wi-Fi / NFC /USB=C
OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with TouchWiz
Features: IP68 Rating (water and dust resistant) / Water resistant S-Pen
Samsung has also announced the official launch or the Gear 360 Camera, Gear IconX wireless earbuds, Level Active wireless headphones, and Samsung Connect Auto. My quick thoughts and what I know so far:
- You’ve probably seen a few people with the Gear 360 camera posting cool photos. The device looks pretty dope and 360 pictures are becoming really popular. I hope to get more hands-on time with one so I can document pros and cons. Learn more here: samsung.com
- The Gear Icon X are truly wireless earbuds that have their own charging case. The concept is cool but battery life might be an issue for some (1-3 hours). Learn more here: Samsung Gear IconX Fitness Earbuds
- The Level Active headphones look like your average fitness headphones. They have the clip that goes over the ear and have sweat resistant coating. Learn more here: Samsung Level Active Headphones
- The Connect Auto is a hotspot from AT&T (you get it for free with a 2 year contract) that gives you Wifi in your car and allows you to connect up to 10 devices. Learn more about Samsung Connect Auto with AT&T HERE
Galaxy Note7: The phone that’s built to work the way you live, helping you do more, better and faster than ever. Its big, bold and brilliant screen offers limitless entertainment potential. A redesigned S Pen and water and dust resistance make productivity possible almost anywhere. Note7’s enhanced security options bring together the trusted Samsung Knox platform with new authentication like the new iris scanner.
In the U.S., the Galaxy Note7 will be available in Blue Coral, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx. AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon Wireless will carry the Galaxy Note7 in stores beginning tomorrow. The Galaxy Note7 is available on Samsung.com, at Samsung Experience Shops at Best Buy, as well as Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Car Toys, Sam’s Club, Target and select Walmart stores.
Gear VR: The new Gear VR, compatible with many of the latest Galaxy phones, including Note7, Galaxy S7 and more, allows users to explore premium virtual reality, anywhere, with a redesigned look in a blue-black color and an expanded field of view. Gear VR will be available for $99.99 at Amazon.com, AT&T stores and www.att.com, Best Buy, Samsung.com, T-Mobile and Verizon.
Gear 360: Samsung’s powerful, affordable, high-resolution 360-degree camera, Gear 360 lets users create high resolution (3840 X 1920), 360-degree images and videos while on the go—all via the latest Galaxy smartphones. Users can share their content directly to social networks or Samsung VR—the company’s premium virtual reality service. Gear 360 will be available online for $349.99.
Gear IconX: Wireless earbuds, designed for users seeking the ultimate cord-free fitness experience, featuring touch controls, built-in memory for up to 1,000 songs, and it tracks your speed, distance, pace, and heart rate in real time. Gear IconX also syncs seamlessly with your smartphone to track your progress on the S Health app. Gear IconX is available for an MSRP of $199.99.
Level Active: These headphones deliver high-quality sound and touch-controlled performance tracking in a lightweight, sweat-resistant package. Linked by a behind-the-neck cable, the earbuds pair effortlessly with your mobile device—making answering a call, controlling your music, or accessing your fitness data via S Health easier than ever. Level Active is available for an MSRP of $99.99.
Samsung Connect auto: A connected car solution that empowers consumers and businesses alike to make driving safer, more sustainable, more productive and more fun. After plugging into the OBD II port underneath your steering wheel, Connect auto provides a powerful AT&T 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that supports up to ten devices. Connect auto also sends real-time alerts to the driver, improving efficiency and safety on the road. Connect auto delivers a better, smarter and more connected ‘on the road’ experience. AT&T will be the first wireless provider of the solution in the U.S.
Samsung Announces Various New Products – Official Press Release
[learn_more caption=”Samsung Announces Various New Products – Official Press Release “]Ridgefield Park, NJ – August 19, 2016 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today launched the new standard for large-screen smartphones, the Galaxy Note7, as well as five additional new products in its mobile portfolio. Together, with Note7 at the center, these devices unlock and power ’A Galaxy of Possibility’ for users.
The Galaxy Note7 strikes a balance between work and play, enabling people to do more. The device powers a variety of new products designed to make the mobile experience even more useful, entertaining, versatile and fun. Note7 users can explore boundless new virtual reality experiences via the new Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus, create 360 and virtual reality content with the Gear 360 camera, and lead a more a more connected lifestyle through Gear IconX, Level Active and Connect auto.
“Simply put, the Galaxy Note7 is the best phone we’ve ever built, and it’s made even better by the ecosystem of Samsung devices that support and enhance it,” said Tim Baxter, President, Samsung Electronics America. “Powered by Note7, Samsung is making it easier than ever to explore your interests and pursue your passions. Users can create and explore new VR worlds, stay fit and connected on the go with new wireless headphones.”
Galaxy Note7: The Perfect Combination of Productivity and Entertainment
The new Galaxy Note7 is the phone that’s built to work the way you live, helping you do more. Its big, bold and brilliant screen offers limitless entertainment potential. A redesigned S Pen and water and dust resistance1 make productivity possible almost anywhere. Note7’s enhanced security options bring together our trusted Samsung Knox platform with new groundbreaking features like an iris scanner.
In the U.S., the Galaxy Note7 is available in Blue Coral, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx. AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon Wireless will carry the Galaxy Note7 in stores beginning today. The Galaxy Note7 is available on Samsung.com, at Samsung Experience Shops at Best Buy, as well as Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Car Toys, Sam’s Club, Target and select Walmart stores.
Virtual Reality: Create and Explore with Samsung
Note7 seamlessly powers and enhances the VR experience—supporting Samsung’s ecosystem of VR products and services.
In concert with the Note7 launch, Samsung is debuting a new edition of our leading Gear VR headset. Compatible with many of the latest Galaxy phones, including Note7, Galaxy S7 and more, Gear VR allows users to explore premium virtual reality, anywhere, with a redesigned look in a blue-black color and an expanded field of view. With the Note7’s state-of-the-art Super AMOLED screen and ultrafast processor, Gear VR users can immerse themselves in unique and unparalleled VR experiences. Gear VR is available for $99.99 at Amazon.com, AT&T stores and www.att.com, Best Buy, Samsung.com, T-Mobile and Verizon.
What’s more, the Note7 pairs perfectly with the Gear 360—Samsung’s powerful, affordable, high-resolution 360-degree camera. Gear 360 lets users create high resolution (3840 X 1920), 360-degree images and videos while on the go—all via the latest Galaxy smartphones. Users can share their content directly to social networks or Samsung VR—the company’s premium virtual reality service. Gear 360 is available online for $349.99.
Go with Galaxy: Fitness Enhanced, Wherever Life Takes You
Galaxy Note7 empowers users to take fitness with them wherever they go—and Samsung is enhancing that experience with two new Bluetooth audio accessories.
Designed for users seeking the ultimate cord-free fitness experience, the Gear IconX earbuds feature touch controls, built-in memory for up to 1,000 songs, and it tracks your speed, distance, pace, and heart rate in real time. Gear IconX also syncs seamlessly with your smartphone to track your progress through S Health2. Gear IconX is available for an MSRP of $199.99.
Level Active delivers high-quality sound and touch-controlled performance tracking in a lightweight, sweat-resistant package. Linked by a behind-the-neck cable, the earbuds pair effortlessly with your mobile device—making answering a call, controlling your music, or accessing your fitness data via S Health easier than ever. Level Active is available for an MSRP of $99.99.
Both can be found at major retailers including BestBuy, Amazon, Target, Samsung.com and select mobile carriers.
Travel Connected: In-Auto Productivity, Performance, Efficiency and Fun
Samsung Connect auto enables drivers to get truly connected to their car through a single device providing a variety of smart car technologies. Key features include an AT&T 4G LTE-powered Wi-Fi hotspot for up to ten devices and smart monitoring to keep track of your car’s whereabouts, even in a crowded parking lot. Additionally, vehicle health alerts decode warning indicators to easily communicate vehicle issues, and a driver’s scorecard measures safety factors to enable cost saving adjustments for a better, smarter and more connected ‘on the road’ experience. Samsung Connect auto requires a wireless data plan. AT&T will be the first wireless provider for the product in the U.S.
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