The 2019 Samsung Forum just kicked off in tropical Singapore with a slew of new home digital appliances!
In this article, we will share with you what they revealed – the new Family Hub 4.0 smart refrigerators and RS5000 side-by-side refrigerators, as well as the WW7800M QuickDrive washing machine and the new POWERstick Jet200 portable vacuum cleaner!
The 2019 Samsung Forum
Marking their 10th anniversary, the 2019 Samsung Forum is an annual showcase of the latest Samsung home technologies and appliances. This is where Samsung will show off their latest home entertainment products and home appliances.
The Samsung Family Hub 4.0 Refrigerator
The Samsung Family Hub 4.0 boasts enhanced AI and IoT capabilities, as well as the new Family Board – a communal display that family member can use together.
The Family Board can be used to create and share each family member’s schedules and messages. On top of that, it has a more analogue feel with a new Whiteboard that recognises handwriting, with a drawing function that can identify the objects you draw.
It will also feature a new and better Bixby digital assistant, which will offer more services and allow you to seamlessly control and monitor other IoT devices and services from your kitchen… using your voice alone!
The new Bixby can also identify each family member’s voice using its Voice ID technology. This allows Bixby to customise its responses and the information it provides to the individual’s needs.
The Samsung RS5000 Refrigerators
Samsung is also introducing a new generation of side-by-side refrigerators – the RS5000 series.
They will feature the new Space Max technology, which uses thinner insulation for ducts and the inner walls, creating more storage space for the same refrigerator size.
The Samsung RS5000 refrigerator will also offer Flex Zone, which allows you to individually control the temperature for separate compartments.
Finally, they offer All-Around Cooling using multiple cooling ducts, as well as a Power Cool / Power Freeze function to quickly cool new items that you just added to the refrigerator.
The Samsung WW7800M QuickDrive Washing Machine
The Samsung WW7800M washing machine is an IoT device, offering smart features allowing you to control it remotely and receive notifications via the SmartThings app.
It also features the Bixby smart assistant with features like a Laundry Planner, Laundry Recipe and a HomeCare Wizard to manage your laundry needs.
The Samsung WW7800M also comes with AddWash and QuickDrive technologies. AddWash allows you to add clothes at any time during the wash cycle, while QuickDrive lets the WW7800M cut washing time by 50% and reduce energy use by 20%.
The Samsung POWERstick Jet200 Portable Vacuum Cleaner
The new Samsung POWERstick Jet200 portable vacuum cleaner comes with a more powerful 200 watt digital inverter motor, a Jet Cyclone system and a new Turbo Action Brush head.
The POWERstick Jet200 also boasts a 5-layered HEPA filtration system that captures 99.999% of dust and allergens. And it has a 60-minute battery life, letting you clean your house on a single charge!
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Marking their 10th anniversary, the 2019 Samsung Forum just kicked off in tropical Singapore with new QLED 8K and 4K televisions!
Samsung also revealed a whole range of improved 4K QLED TVs, including The Frame and The Wall; as well as the introduction of iTunes and a new harman/kardon soundbar!
The 2019 Samsung Forum
Marking their 10th anniversary, the 2019 Samsung Forum is an annual showcase of the latest Samsung home technologies and appliances. This is where Samsung will show off their latest home entertainment products and home appliances.
New 2019 QLED 8K + 4K TVs!
Samsung naturally has a new line-up of QLED TVs. Here is the official presentation on the 2019 Samsung QLED 8K and 4K TVs.
Headlining the new QLED TV range is the new Samsung Q900R QLED 8K TV, with sizes that range from 65-inches all the way to a mind-boggling 98-inches!
The new 4K QLED TV line-up will be the Q90R series, the Q80R series, the Q70R series and the Q60R series with 43-inch to 82-inch sizes. In total, the 2019 QLED family encompasses more than 20 models!
All these new QLED TVs boast upgraded Ultra Viewing Angle technology, thanks to an improved panel structure and new screen calibration algorithms. They will therefore deliver better image quality from every viewing angle, without glare or reflections in brightly-lit rooms.
New Smart TV Features, Including iTunes Movies!
Samsung also announced a bevy of new Smart TV features, including a new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app, and support for Apple AIrPlay 2.
The 2019 Samsung Smart TVs will also work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing you to control its features using voice commands.
New Samsung Q70R Soundable
Samsung also announced the new Q70R Soundbar, developed in partnership with their subsidiary, harman/kardon. It is their first soundbar to offer true object-based surround sound.
The Wall + The Frame : 2019 Editions!
Finally, Samsung announced greatly-improved versions of The Wall and The Frame lifestyle TVs. They now feature QLED display panels for the first time!
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You have read about the latest Samsung QLED TV technology, and seen our Samsung Forum 2017 coverage. Now, we reveal to you the entire range of 2017 Samsung QLED TVs, headlined by the massive 88″ Samsung 88Q9F you see here with Jimmy Tan, Head of Consumer Electronics Business of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.
In addition to the Q9F series, there is also the lower-end Q7F series and curved Q8C series. Here is Elaine Soh, Director of Corporate Marketing, Samsung Malaysia, with the top-of-the-line 75″ Samsung 75Q8C curved QLED TV.
Now, take a look at the videos we took of these two top-of-the-line models, as well as the other 2017 Samsung QLED TV models.
The 88″ Samsung 88Q9F QLED TV
The Samsung 88Q9F QLED TV boasts the latest alloy quantum dot technology, and a peak luminance of 2000 nits. It also features the new Boundless 360 design, with a single cable “invisible connection“, and the Samsung One Remote.
The Samsung 75Q8C QLED TV boasts a curved screen, the latest alloy quantum dot technology, and a peak luminance of 1500 nits. It also features the new Boundless 360 design, with a single cable “invisible connection“, and the Samsung One Remote.
Also on display at the Samsung Forum 2017 were the other Samsung QLED TV models. The other flat-screen QLED TV models we saw were the 65″ Samsung 65Q9F, the 75″ Samsung 75Q7F, the 65″ Samsung 65Q7F and the 55″ Samsung 55Q7F. In addition to the 75″ Samsung 75Q8C, the curved QLED TV models included the 65″ Samsung 65Q8C and the 55″ Samsung 55Q8C.
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Samsung revealed their new QLED TVs at Samsung Forum 2017. They also showcased the advantages of the Samsung QLED TV technology. Join us for a quick look at the Samsung QLED TV technology, and find out why Samsung thinks it represents a quantum leap in TV technology.
What Is QLED?
QLED is Samsung’s brand of quantum dot displays. Despite the similarity in name, these are not a newer version of the OLED (organic LED) technology used in some TVs and many smartphones. Rather, quantum dot and QLED displays are “regular” LCD TVs enhanced with quantum dots.
For a quick, consumer-friendly summary of QLED technology, we have Jason Foo, Head of Samsung Malaysia’s AV Business Unit, to thank! 😀
Why Is QLED Better Than OLED?
Quantum dots are microscopic particles that very efficiently converts the light from the LED backlight into very specific colours. This ability to generate purer red and green light using a blue LED backlight allows QLED TVs to deliver a brighter display with a wider colour gamut.
Samsung quotes their new QLED TVs with maximum brightness levels of 1,500 to 2,000 nits, and the ability to reproduce 100% of the DCI-P3 colour space. Compare that to OLED TVs that can only deliver 400-500 nits, and about 70% of the DCI-P3 colour space.
In this video, we will show you the new Samsung QLED TV compared to a competitor’s OLED TV in three aspects – colour gamut, contrast ratio and viewing angle.
The quantum dot technology does not affect the QLED TV’s viewing angle. However, it appears that Samsung made some changes to the subpixel arrangement of the new QLED TVs, so that they have much better viewing angles. That’s why the comparison above shows a superior viewing angle – the traditional advantage of OLED displays.
What’s New About QLED?
You may recall that Samsung had already introduced quantum dot displays in their 2016 SUHD TVs. Their 2017 QLED TVs though, boasts a new “alloy quantum dot technology”.
They basically coated an InP (indium phosphide) core with an inner ZnSe (zinc selenide) shell, followed by a ZnS (zinc sulfide) outer shell, creating an alloyed InP/ZnSeS quantum dot.
These alloy quantum dots are more efficient in converting the light of the backlight unit (BLU) into specific colours required by the display. Because they are zinc-based, they are also far less toxic than cadmium-based quantum dot displays.
HDR Capability
HDR was not mentioned at all in Samsung Forum 2017, but it is an important feature for those intending to invest in a new TV.
3D TV is dead, and the new killer feature is HDR (High Dynamic Range). The industry is fast moving towards HDR displays and content. The term is catchy, readily understood by the masses, and most importantly – can be easily demonstrated to all.
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The 2017 Samsung QLED TVs all support HDR, but only in one format – HDR10. Samsung is focusing on HDR10 for 3 reasons :
it is an open standard, as opposed to Dolby Vision.
it is the basis for the 4K UHD Blu-ray HDR specifications
the vast majority of movies today are designed for 1,000 nits displays (that HDR10 supports), instead of 4,000 nits displays (that Dolby Vision supports)
Internet wars aside, the shift to HDR displays and content is just beginning. By the time HDR is ubiquitous many, many years down the road, perhaps we will have the 4,000 nits displays to justify a requirement for Dolby Vision.
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Yesterday, Samsung kicked off Samsung Forum 2017 in sunny Singapore. We were amongst the lucky few to receive an exclusive invitation to the Samsung Forum 2017. Join us as we reveal what Samsung has in store for consumer electronics in 2017!
In the coming days, we will share even more details of each new Samsung product introduced at Samsung Forum 2017. So please check back again :
The Samsung Forum 2017 took up the 4th and 5th floors of the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, with the main exhibition hall on the 5th floor. In case you are wondering, this is the South East Asia and Oceania leg of Samsung Forum 2017.
The Samsung Forum 2017 Keynote Speech
The Samsung Forum 2017 kicked off with a keynote speech by Jeon Yong Sung, President & CEO of Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia & Oceania.
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The Samsung QLED TV & Other New TV Technologies
The highlight of Samsung Forum 2017 is no doubt the new Samsung QLED TV. The honour of showing it off went to Kelvin Low, the Southeast Asia & Oceania Head of TV & AV, Samsung Electronics. Then his colleague, Simon Sim, Head of TV & AV Samsung Electronics Vietnam, revealed the improvements Samsung made in the 2017 range of TV and AV products.
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The Samsung Family Hub 2.0 & Samsung FlexWash
Malaysia’s very own Elaine Soh, Director of Corporate Marketing, Samsung Malaysia, revealed the new Samsung Family Hub 2.0 smart refrigerator and the innovative Samsung FlexWash washing machine. They represent the future of home appliances – smart, connected a
The Samsung Wind-Free Air Conditioner
Jo Semidang, Director for Corporate Marketing, Samsung Indonesia, revealed the new Samsung Wind-Free range of air conditioners that not just boasts wind-free cooling but also lower power consumption and an integrated PM2.5 air filter.
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The Samsung POWERbot VR7000
Jo Semidang also revealed the new Samsung POWERbot VR7000 series of robot vacuum cleaners. They are not just slimmer and more powerful, but also smarter. And it comes with a unique Edge Clean Master feature!
The 2017 mySamsung Update
Finally, Karen Peck, Loyalty and Retention Director of Samsung Southeast Asia & Oceania, gave us an update on the mySamsung loyalty program.
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The Official Samsung Forum 2017 Press Release
Singapore – February 16, 2017 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today showcased its vision for new-generation technology and innovation at its 2017 Samsung Southeast Asia and Oceania Forum in Singapore. The range of new products include the stunning new QLED TV line-up, the Family Hub 2.0 refrigerator, FlexWash, the washer-dryer combination model, and the POWERbot VR7000 – Samsung demonstrated its leadership in pioneering new technology that seamlessly fits into consumers’ lives through more personalized and intuitive ways.
“At Samsung, we remain committed to developing thoughtful innovations that not only address the ever-changing needs of our customers, but are also aimed at making a meaningful impact in their lives,” said Yong Sung Jeon, President & CEO, Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia and Oceania. “Despite some challenges, we’ve made big strides in 2016 and will continue to look forward as we engineer a smarter future together with our consumers.”
Samsung QLED, a New Frontier in Home Entertainment
Featuring incredible advancements in the development of Quantum dot technology, Samsung unveiled the new range of QLED TVs – the Q7, Q8 and Q9. The series, which add new metal material to nano-sized semiconductor quantum dots, deliver the perfect mix of light and color currently available in display technology. The result is a stunning large-screen QLED TV, with an incredibly accurate and precise picture that can be viewed from any angle or in any environment.
Samsung QLED TV takes Quantum dot technology to new heights with advanced light efficiency and stability, as well as a wider color spectrum than ever before. The new QLED TV addresses several consumer pain points that could be found in many of today’s displays, including brightness levels, lifespan, color range, details and viewing angles. It not only displays a 100% color volume and a peak brightness of HDR 1,500 – 2,000 nits, but also improves upon all aspects of picture quality.
Samsung also introduced new design elements that aims to enhance the QLED TV experience even further. The practically invisible optical cable helps to solve the issue of unsightly cords and clutter that can be found in the home with a sleek, single cord system. Additional accessories such as the optional “No-Gap Wall Mount,” makes mounting a TV flush against the wall simpler and faster. Finally, for those who desire a variety of stylish options when displaying their TV, Samsung introduced two new optional elegant TV stands – Gravity and Studio – that appeal to the consumer who prefers an un-mounted TV.
In addition to the new range of QLED TVs, Samsung also shared its plans to deliver a more unified experience for customers using various services and devices.
Samsung Smart Remote – Enhanced to support even more devices, the new Samsung Smart Remote will now offer voice control capabilities across more Smart TV features, allowing consumers to have increased flexibility as they enjoy all that their TV has to offer at the touch of a button.
Samsung Smart View app – Available on Android and iOS, the app allows users to get their personalized SmartHub experience right on their phone.
Enhanced Flexibility Within the Home
Samsung’s unwavering commitment to enriching and empowering consumers with technological innovation and world-class expertise in home appliances is manifested in category redefining products like the Family Hub 2.0 refrigerator, the FlexWash laundry system, the world’s first Wind-Free wall-mounted air conditioner, and the VR7000 POWERbot vacuum cleaner which was recognized with innovation awards at CES 2017.
As an upgraded version of Family Hub 1.0, which received wide acclaim last year, Family Hub 2.0 boasts an expanded, flexible line-up that allows consumers to choose the refrigerator that best matches their needs. It also enhances usability with intuitive app integration and new app partners to help families stay connected, manage food, and access more entertainment on the refrigerator’s 21.5-inch LED touch-screen. For added convenience, Samsung’s advanced voice technology has also been integrated across many of Family Hub 2.0’s apps. It also improved UX usability by allowing consumers to make more accounts of apps.
This year, Samsung is also introducing the FlexWash washer-dryer combination model that tightly integrates two washers and a dryer into one high performance appliance. The innovative unit boasts a range of core Samsung laundry technologies and features, including the popular AddWash Door. FlexWash is designed to cut laundry time in half while providing a higher level of care for clothes: the main front loader can either be an AddWash washing machine or dryer, offering consumers the flexibility to start the dry cycle without moving clothes, while the smaller top loader takes care of delicate items that require extra care. Both loaders can be operated simultaneously or separately.
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Following the strong consumer response to the Wind-Free floor-standing air conditioner launched in Korea last year, Samsung has developed a new wall-mounted version. The AR9500M provides Wind-Free air conditioning, so the home maintains a comfortable level of coolness without the unpleasant feeling of direct cold wind. The unit disperses cool air through 21,000 micro holes at speeds slower than 0.15m/s, and creates ideal climates for deep and restful sleep.
Samsung also unveiled the latest addition to its line of POWERbot vacuum cleaners – the VR7000. Sporting a new slimmer design and enhanced features, the VR7000 ensures a more thorough clean, covering hard-to-reach corners and edges that hand-operated vacuum cleaners frequently miss. The POWERbot VR7000’s Edge Clean Master enables the unit to clean within 15mm of the wall while the Auto Shutter automatically drops down a barrier to help sweep up dust right at the edge.
Alongside new cutting edge products and technologies launched this year, the 2017 Samsung Southeast Asia and Oceania Forum will also exhibit Twin Cooling refrigerators and the popular AddWash and Active Dualwash Laundry machine.
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The Samsung Forum 2016 showcased a number of new home appliances that will be arriving anytime now. Other than the Family Hub Refrigerator, Samsung also revealed the Samsung AddWash family of washing machines.
Samsung AddWash Washing Machines
The new Samsung AddWash Washing Machine has a distinctive hatch in its access door. The hatch is designed to make it convenient for you to add any item into the washer mid-cycle. You no longer have to drain the washer to open the access door. Just pause the washer, open the hatch and throw in your forgotten laundry.
You can also use the hatch to add hand-washed items in the rinse or spin cycle, or to add additional softener at anytime during the washing or rinsing cycle. In this video, we take a close look at the Samsung AddWash Washing Machine, and the eponymous AddWash hatch.
The Samsung AddWash Washing Machine comes with a SuperSpeed (with SpeedSpray) feature that allows it to complete a normal wash in less than an hour without compromising washing performance. Together with its digital inverter technology, it helps to reduce power consumption.
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The Samsung AddWash Washing Machine (12 kg model only) also comes with Smart Control that works with both Android and iOS smartphones. With Smart Control, you can now easily monitor the progress of your laundry program, and even choose to get alerts on your smartphone just before the start of a new washing cycle. This option is especially useful when you want to add a few pieces of delicate or hand-washed items towards the end of the wash cycle.
Samsung will initially offer these three models :
the Samsung WW12K8412OW/FQ, which can wash up to 12 kg of laundry and dry 8 kg of wet laundry; and
the Samsung WW10K6410QW/FQ, which can wash up to 10 kg of laundry and dry 6 kg of wet laundry.
the Samsung WW80K5410WW/FQ, which can wash up to 8 kg of laundry and dry 5 kg of wet laundry.
All three models feature digital inverter technology (which reduces power consumption), SuperSpeed (with Speed Spray) technology (except the 8 kg model), Bubble Soak technology, AirWash capability as well as a Drum Clean feature.
All you need to do is to pre-treat the soiled clothing, pause your current wash and add it into the Samsung AddWash Washing Machine through the AddWash door!
So the kids can go out to play at any time of the day, and you can simply add to wash!
Washing Delicate Batik
All you need to do is to pre-soak your Batik in gentle detergent, pause your current wash during the rinse stage, place it in a mesh bag and add it into the Samsung AddWash Washing machine through the AddWash door!
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Samsung kicked off the KL International AV Show yesterday with an exclusive tour of their latest 2016 SUHD TVs with Quantum Dot display. They also showed off their top-of-the-line audio systems, including their latest soundbars.
Samsung 2016 SUHD TVs & Soundbars Tour
Jason Foo, Head of Samsung Malaysia’s AV Business Unit, gave us a tour of all the latest 2016 SUHD TVs and soundbars from Samsung. In addition to introducing the new models, he gave us a quick rundown on their key technologies, and why they matter.
He also touched on the latest trends in TV technologies.
Samsung 2016 SUHD TVs & Audio Products
We first saw the 2016 SUHD TVs at the Samsung SEA Forum 2016. Their pioneering Quantum Dot display technology promises “stunning brightness, exceptional contrast and the most life-like colour expressions ever before seen in a 4K TV“. The Samsung 2016 SUHD TVs also have a beautiful bezel-less curved design that not only offer a more immersive viewing experience, but also look beautiful at every angle, thanks to its “360° design”.
Featuring a new Smart Hub function, Samsung’s 2016 SUHD TVs now automatically detect and recognize all connected home entertainment devices, making it possible for users to control items like set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, game consoles, and home theatre systems with no setup required.
Samsung also revealed their latest its audio products, including the HW-K950 Soundbar. This the first Samsung soundbar to feature Dolby Atmos, and the industry’s first soundbar package to include two Dolby Atmos-enabled wireless rear speakers. The complete HW-K950 package delivers 5.1.4-channel sound, promising an immersive cinematic audio experience.
Also joining the ensemble is Samsung’s first Ultra HD Blu-ray Player, the HDR-compatible UBD-K8500. It offers 4X the resolution and 64X higher colour expression than conventional Blu-ray players. The UBD-K8500’s built-in up-scaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs, DVDs and even CDs.
We will soon have videos and more details and specifications of the following Samsung products, so please check back for the links shortly :
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88″ Samsung 88KS9800 SUHD TV (RRP: RM 99,999 / ~US$24,999)
78″ Samsung 78KS9000 SUHD TV (RRP: RM 39,999 / ~US$9,999)
65″ Samsung 65KS9000 SUHD TV (RRP: RM 21,999 / ~US$5,499)
Throughout the three-day event, Samsung is extending a pre-order deal for its latest HW-K950 Premium Soundbar with Dolby Atmos technology (RRP: RM5,999 / ~US$1499). Visitors who purchase the latest Premium Soundbar will receive a complimentary Blu-Ray Player (BD-H6500) worth RM499 / US$125.
Additionally, Samsung is offering a free Samsung Curved Soundbar (worth up to RM3,499 / ~US$875) and Blu Ray Player (worth up to RM499 / ~US$125), along with a purchase-with-purchase promotion of the 360 Speaker WAM with any purchase of the new SUHD TV.
The new Premium Soundbar will be available for purchase at selected Samsung Experience Stores and authorised dealerships end of August onwards; while the UHD Blu-ray Player will reach Malaysian shores in the last quarter of 2016.
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At Samsung Forum 2016, Samsung revealed details of the mySamsung homebase app. Nicholas Wodtke (Vice-President) and Karen Peck (Marketing Director), of Samsung SEA & Oceania’s Media Solutions Centre, showed off the new mySamsung app in an in-depth session, which we have recorded for you.
The app is an extension of the regional mySamsung ownership program. It lets both new and current Samsung customers manage their devices, get easy and direct access to customer service representatives as well as obtain ownership privileges to get the most out of their Samsung devices.
What Is The mySamsung App All About?
The mySamsung app is designed to be a homebase app – a one-stop app that every Samsung customer can use to access customer service, device information, and ownership privileges.
In this video, Nicholas Wodtke and Karen Peck explain the idea behind mySamsung, and demonstrate how it works. Check it out :
[adrotate banner=”4″]The mySamsung app is compatible with Samsung smartphones from Samsung Galaxy S4 and above, and phablets from Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and above. However, the mySamsung ownership program is currently only offered to owners of :
The mySamsung app and ownership program are already available in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, but will soon roll-out for Samsung customers in New Zealand and Taiwan. If you haven’t installed it yet, go and give it a try!
Screenshots
Here are screenshots of the mySamsung app, showing you the setup process, as well as the options available in the app.
The app will come pre-installed in new Samsung models, but users of older models can download the app for free from the Google Play Store.
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On the 1st of February 2016, Samsung unveiled their 2016 line of products at the Samsung Forum 2016 (Southeast Asia). Held in sunny Kuala Lumpur, the Samsung Forum 2016 showcased Samsung’s technological prowess in everything from wearable technology to laundry cleaning technology.
Some of the Samsung products revealed at the Samsung Forum include the new Curved SUHD TVs with quantum dot displays, the new Samsung AddWash washing machine, the Internet-connected Family Hub Refrigerator and the Windows tablet, Galaxy TabPro S!
Take a look at two of the presentation videos we managed to record…
Samsung 2016 Home Appliances Revealed
In this video, Sasitorn Khoopatanakul and Ken Ding reveals the new Samsung Twin Cooling Plus and Internet-connected Samsung Family Hub refrigerators. They also show off the new Samsung AddWash range of washing machines. Finally, they showcase the Samsung 360 cassette air-conditioner that not only looks good but is more efficient and powerful.
Samsung 2016 Mobile Devices Revealed
In this video, Joehan Martinus reveals that the Samsung Gear S2 classic smartwatch will be available in premium 18K Rose Gold and Platinum finishes. He also reveals the new Windows 10-powered Samsung Galaxy TabPro S tablet.
Finally, Nicholas Wodtke shows off the new mySamsung app. We will have an in-depth session with him later on. More to come on the mySamsung app!
More Samsung Forum Videos & Coverage
We are in the midst of preparing a slew of video clips and a ton of pictures of the new Samsung products that have been revealed in the Samsung Forum 2016. We also have exclusive media sessions with Samsung on the new mySamsung app, and Samsung Pay. We will add the links to these and more to the list below :
So check back here later for more on the latest Samsung products from the Samsung Forum 2016!
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Bloomberg recently reported that Samsung Pay has less than half the users of Apple Pay. 5 million versus 12 million. That puts it on the same level with Android Pay, which is frankly impressive in its own right. However, the chart below does not tell the whole story.
Apple Pay vs Android Pay and Samsung Pay | Credit : Bloomberg
Apple Pay has so many more users because they had a year-long head start over its two rivals. If we consider how long they were in the market, Samsung Pay and Android Pay signed up an average of a million users per month. Apple Pay, on the other hand, averaged 706,000 new users per month.
That means, both Android Pay and Samsung Pay are growing 42% faster than Apple Pay.
Why Samsung Pay Did So Well
Samsung Pay only worked with the 5 Samsung Galaxy devices during the survey (the newly announced Galaxy S7 and S7 edge do not count). Yet, they managed to sign up as many users as Android Pay, and sign new users 42% faster than Apple Pay.
That is likely due to the fact that Samsung Pay is easier to implement than both Apple Pay and Android Pay. Samsung Pay works with the old magnetic stripe terminals as well as the newer NFC payment terminals. Apple Pay and Android Pay, on the other hand, only works with NFC payment terminals.
In other words, Samsung Pay works with any credit card terminal anywhere, while Apple Pay and Android Pay will only work at retailers that have upgraded to the new NFC terminals.
Samsung Pay Demonstration
At the recently-held Samsung Forum 2016, we were given an exclusive briefing and demonstration of Samsung Pay. Check out just how easy it is to pay using Samsung Pay. This is why Samsung will have an easier time driving its adoption over their two rivals.
The only downside with Samsung Pay is that it is limited to Samsung’s top-of-the-line Galaxy smartphones. If Samsung adds support for their other smartphones with NFC chips, their adoption would probably be much higher. Here are the 7 Samsung Galaxy smartphones that support Samsung Pay :
In H2 of this year, consumers in Australia, Brazil, Spain, Singapore and the United Kingdom will be able to try out Samsung Pay on their Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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At the recently-held Samsung Forum 2016, we came across these really cool transparent and mirror displays that Samsung will be bringing to the market shortly. Take a look!
Samsung Transparent & Mirror Displays In 2016
First up is the Samsung ML55E mirror display. With 55% reflectance and 90% transmittance, this 55″ mirror display has a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 with a maximum brightness of 400 cd/m². It also has a frameless design.
This mirror display comes with a proximity sensor, a content scheduler and the MagicInfo Player S3 media player built-in. It also comes in the smaller 32″ version – the Samsung ML32E mirror display.
Finally, we have the Samsung TO55F transparent OLED panel. This 55″ display is 45% transparent and boasts a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 with a maximum brightness of 150 nits, and 100% Adobe RGB colour space. It also comes with a built-in MagicInfo Player S3 media player.
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Earlier this month, we attended the Samsung Forum 2016, where we saw the latest and greatest Samsung home technology – all slated for sale this year. What really caught our eyes was a demonstration of the new Samsung POWERbot VR9300K robot vacuum cleaner against the latest LG Roboking robot vacuum cleaner. It was really, really impressive!
Samsung POWERbot VR9300K & VR9200J
Currently, Samsung sells the POWERbot VR9000H (Model VR20H9050UW). That’s the one on the far right. It boasts 20X more suction power than the 3-year old Samsung Navibot SR10F71 robot vacuum cleaner.
Impressive, but Samsung tops that up with the new Samsung POWERbot VR9300K and VR9200J models. The VR9300K boasts a whopping 70X more suction power than the Navibot SR10F71, while the VR9200J has 50X more suction power.
These two new models also feature remote WiFi control using a smartphone, as well as an improved FullView Sensor 2.0 which scans and maps over a 170° arc. All the other cleaning features remain the same, from its Cyclone Force system, 311 mm wide brush and Visionary Mapping Plus system.
Samsung POWERbot VR9300K Vs. LG Roboking
We have no idea which LG Roboking model they used for this comparison, but it appears to be the latest LG Roboking VR6470LVM. Check out its performance compared to the forthcoming Samsung POWERbot VR9300K!
Impressive, isn’t it? The Samsung rep also demoed the use of the Point Cleaning feature. To get the POWERbot to clean a specific area, just point at it using the remote and fire the red LED light on the spot. The POWERbot will clean the area surrounding that lit point.
VR9300K & VR9200J Availability
Both these new POWERbot models will be available in the United States in the Spring of 2016. Global availability will vary from country to country, but expect it to start selling in Q2 2016 onwards.
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Samsung Forum 2016 Press Release
18 January 2016 – For the very first time, Malaysia will be hosting the Samsung Southeast Asia (SEA) Forum which brings together Samsung’s dealers and business partners flown in from all over Southeast Asia. Held from 1st – 3rd February at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, the exclusive 3-day forum is to showcase the latest innovation and consumer insights of Samsung’s top spectacular line-up of 2016.
“We are very honoured to be hosting this year’s Samsung SEA Forum in Malaysia for the very first time. Our dealers and business partners from all around Southeast Asia will experience first-hand, the brand new innovations during the experiential session to boost their confidence of providing excellent products and services to our consumers,” said Elaine Soh, Director of Corporate Marketing, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.
With a long-term strong legacy of providing innovative products and services, this year is no different for Samsung. The brand is all geared up with brand new innovations for the new year that realizes the company’s “Smart Living” vision, to enhance consumers’ quality of living.
“The core of our business is to go above and beyond to provide consumers with what they need – now and in the future,” Elaine Soh added.
Consumers can look forward to an exciting year ahead with Samsung’s efforts of pushing boundaries. Samsung’s continuous development of innovative technology through their products and design will enhance the ever-changing lifestyles of consumers.
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