Galaxy S II was named “Best Smartphone” by GSMA, an organization that represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry and hosts the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona. Samsung Electronics became a double award winner as he grabbed the Device Manufacture of the Year Award.

This honor comes in recognition of the device’s powerful performance and overwhelming response from consumers. Galaxy S II, Samsung’s flagship smartphone, achieved worldwide sales of over 10 million units in only 5 months, quicker than any device in Samsung’s history and surpassed over 20 million sales in 10 months.

Galaxy S II has a beautifully thin (8.49mm) and lightweight smartphone backed by a dual-core processor and an unmatched Super AMOLED Plus display. Samsung’s four content and entertainment hubs, seamlessly provides instant access to music, games, e-reading and social networking services.  

“The Galaxy S II has set a new standard for smartphones, taking speed, screen and content to a whole new level,” said JK Shin, President of IT & Mobile Communicati-ons Division at Samsung Electronics. “Building on the phenomenal success of the original Samsung Galaxy S, we are honored by this award and proud of how this device has changed the way the market and consumers experience mobile technology.”

At Mobile World Congress 2012, Samsung demonstrated continued innovation with Galaxy Note 10.1, a new device category with an immersive 10.1’’ screen and S Pen versatility; Galaxy Beam, a projector smartphone that enables a unique instant sharing experience around digital content; other additions to the successful Galaxy device range and its content and services. Samsung exhibited new devices at Samsung stand (Hall 8), Mobile World Congress 2012.

Samsung Now Delivers the Future of Smart TV

Smart interaction, smart content, smart performance push the boundaries of what a TV can do

The Future of TV is here. Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, announced on March 6 that its highly anticipated 2012 TVs will begin shipping this month in the U.S., beginning with the LED 6-series and higher, as well as the Plasma 6-series and higher.

The new models represent Samsung’s fifth generation of Smart TV. While features vary by model, highlights of the products include:

- Improved picture quality with Micro Dimming Ultimate and Real Black Pro

- Dual-core CPU for quick app launching and task-switching

- Integrated camera and noise-cancelling microphone

- Smart Evolution - to help your TV stay up-to-date with new features 

- Voice and gesture control, as well as face recognition

- AllShare Play with seamless connectivity to other devices and to cloud storage

- New Smart Touch Remote and Smart Wireless Keyboard

- New roster of exclusive signature services 

- New browser based on the powerful Webkit engine

“Our goal with this year’s models was to truly redefine what a TV can be while providing unprecedented choice to the consumer,” said Joe Stinziano, Senior Vice President, Home Entertainment, Samsung Electronics America. “We have delivered the incredible picture quality and beautiful design that consumers have come to expect from Samsung, as well as seamless connectivity, several new ways to control the TV and exclusive services.”

Samsung Smart TVs: Ultimate Connectivity, Content and Control

Samsung’s 2012 TVs offer innovative features designed to make it even easier for consumers to enjoy their entertainment experiences.

Voice Control and Gesture Control are available in the LED ES7500, LED ES8000 and Plasma E8000. For example - just say “web browser” to get online, use voice recognition to start a search, and wave a hand to control the mouse cursor and select links. Face Recognition lets each member of the family log in to their Samsung account and automatically sign into FaceBook, Twitter and more.

Also new in 2012, the Smart Touch Remote   included with the LED ES7500, LED ES8000 and Plasma E8000   makes navigating content and channels effortless. The built-in touchpad makes web-surfing a pleasure, while channel and volume buttons are on the edge for easy access. The Smart Touch Remote Control also has a built-in microphone for Smart Interaction commands when the viewer is too far from the TV’s built-in microphone.

For those looking for even greater flexibility and control of their Smart TV experience, Samsung’s new Smart Wireless Keyboard (sold separately) features a standard-sized keyboard along with touch pad. The keyboard utilizes Bluetooth to connect to the TV and also has an IR emitter to support TV functions. The Smart Wireless Keyboard can also be used with the Galaxy Tab or other mobile devices.

Dramatically Improved Picture Quality

Samsung’s 2012 line of Full HD LED and Plasma TVs continue to raise the bar in 2D and 3D picture quality. Samsung’s world-class motion clarity lets viewers read the name on the jersey of a player running at top speed, detect tiny details in a rapid-fire video game and capture every bit of the action in the most dynamic car chase.

Samsung’s Micro Dimming contrast enhancement will be extended to significantly more LED models this year, beginning with the LED ES6600. Micro Dimming Pro adds color and detail enhancements to the LED ES7500 for superior color and sharp detail. Micro Dimming Ultimate, available on the LED ES8000, analyzes the picture in hundreds of pieces to optimize the LED backlight and video signal for each piece in real time. This leads to a noticeable increase in brightness, richer colors and higher contrast ratio. 

All Samsung Plasma TVs will have Samsung’s proprietary Real Black Filter, previously only available in premium models, to deliver improved black levels and color contrast. In the higher-end E6500, E7000 and E8000 models, Samsung will incorporate the new Real Black Pro to deliver even better black levels. The technology has an unprecedented ability to absorb external light reflections through an increased wedge depth, which leads to “blacker” blacks, more-realistic pictures and higher color contrast.

With the wealth of user-generated content on video streaming apps like YouTube and Vimeo, Samsung Smart TVs also offer De-Blocking and De-Mosquito picture filters that significantly improve the viewing experience for low resolution video.

Stunning Designs, a New LED Line and the best in entertainment experience

Samsung’s 2012 line of Full HD TVs continue to raise the bar in design and picture quality. 

The ES8000 LED TV features the ultra-slim ONE Design bezel first introduced by Samsung in 2011; it is complemented by a new U-shape stand that makes the TV look almost weightless. The ES8000 will also be available in even more screen sizes, up to 60 inches.

Samsung’s PNE80000 Plasma TV sports a new ultra-slim Plasma+1 bezel design in brushed metal black with a crystal-like border. The gap between the bezel and the screen content is significantly reduced so consumers can get more screen real estate without increasing the size of the TV.

New in 2012, the EH line of LED TVs is ideal for consumers who value the picture performance and energy efficiency of LED technology, in Samsung’s most affordable LED TV offering yet. This line delivers richer colors and sharper images than a traditional LCD, even in fast moving scenes, yet consumes half the power. Samsung EH LED TVs also sport Samsung’s signature narrow bezel design so consumers can have a larger screen without increasing the overall size of the TV. 

From the new line, Samsung’s EH5300 LED TV is a great TV for consumers looking to embrace a Smart TV experience. Thanks to the TV’s built-in WiFi, consumers can use Samsung Smart Hub to easily access a wide range of apps on Samsung Apps or browse the web; it also supports Skype and Samsung AllShare. The EH5300 offers a narrow bezel design and 1080p resolution for sharper pictures and brighter colors, a key improvement compared to traditional LCD TVs.