Korean famous variety show Running Man star, Lee Kwang Soo made a special appearance at the Galaxy S7 edge launch event yesterday to inform fellow Malaysian that he had found his lost phone and he came here to show his appreciation to the local fans. His appearance set the crowd off with double the thrill and excitement.
The launch event held at KLCC was packed with hundreds of gadget enthusiasts and Galaxy fans as Samsung Malaysia Electronics officially launched its latest and highly anticipated device of the year, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge.
The Galaxy S7 edge introduces the first Dual Pixel camera on a smartphone, delivering brighter and sharper images. With a wider aperture F1.7 and bigger pixel, the camera has a faster shutter speed and a more accurate autofocus even in low-light conditions.
Motion Panorama, a new camera mode, brings movement to traditional panoramic photos, giving the user a completely immersive visual experience.
The 5.5-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED on Galaxy S7 edge is constructed with 3D glass and metal – all in a sleekdesign with durability and ergonomic curves for a comfortable grip.
The enhanced edge screen allow users to access the Edge panel that brings favourite content and services with just a swipe of the thumb.
The device’s new Always-On Display, gives users a simplified, zero touch experience where they do not need to worry about missing a call or important notification.
Edge UX, the advanced edge experience available on Galaxy S7 edge, provides convenience and increased efficiency by creating easy shortcuts to users’ most loved functions such as email, selfie mode, panorama mode or third party applications.
Galaxy S7 edge is equipped with IP68 capless dust and water resistance for up to 1.5m of water and up to 30 minutes.
The Galaxy S7 edge has a bigger battery capacity (3,600mAh), an enhanced processor and the latest Android OS (Marshmallow) to ensure that the batteries are used to their full potential. Its big battery allow for a full day of high mobile usage, without users having to worry about re-charging.
The Galaxy S7 edge is capable of slotting in a microSD card slot that can host up to 200GB of expandable storage.
The improved microSD card slot also works as a hybrid SIM card tray. The days of annoying re-start of the phone just to swap between SIM cards are over thanks to this cleverly-designed hybrid tray.
The new Game Launcher arranges all your games in one place automatically and the Game Tools allows users to manage battery consumption and minimize notifications. Paired with the Galaxy S7 edge, Vulkan API gives users the ability to play high-performance graphic games smoother, less lag and with lower battery consumption.
Samsung also introduced its first ever Galaxy Butler Service – a personalized ownership service exclusive to the Galaxy S7 edge. Underlining the brand’s all-encompassing Galaxy experience, this unique service offers a 24/7 hotline, free pick-up and delivery service, priority express counters and 1-hour repairs service, remote management, smart switch and 7-points check-up – assuring a peace of mind to owners on their consumer journey. Users can now look forward to Samsung’s promise of a seamless and enjoyable ownership experience.
The Galaxy S7 edge will be available in Malaysia starting March 18. Offered at the recommended retail price of RM3,099 (inclusive of 6% GST), the Galaxy s7 edge is available in three colour options – Black Onyx, Silver Titanium and Gold Platinum.