What do you think of the Korean firm's new equipment? Without a doubt, smart intelligence and the phablet will mark the Christmas campaign.
It remains to be seen whether the competitors are able to cope with Samsung, which has more than 50 percent of the smartphone market share in Spain.
Live presentation from Berlin and first impressions
Samsung's conference is one of the star presentations from IFA in Berlin and can be followed via the official streaming service integrated on this page. During the broadcast, we'll be sharing comments and key details so you don't miss anything about the Galaxy Note 3 announcement and the Galaxy Gear.
After the keynote, we will update with first impressions and a collection of news, as well as quick access to the technical sheets and in-depth analysis as they become available.
Galaxy Note 3: Specs confirmed and S Pen improvements
The protagonist of the event is the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, heir to the Note family. Its confirmed features include a display Super AMOLED FullHD 5,7 inches, 8,3 millimeters thick, weighing 168 grams and a battery of 3.200 mAh aimed at long periods of use.
- Unlimited: High-performance processor with support for 4G LTE and a memory of 3 GB of RAM.
- Camera: rear sensor 13 megapixels with Smart Stabilization and CRI LED flash.
- Software: Android with interface TouchWiz and advanced features for productivity.
The renewed S Pen Reinvents note-taking and multitasking. With one click, it appears Air Command, a palette of five functions that streamlines actions such as capturing, annotating, organizing and searching content on the fly.
Galaxy Gear: From Rumors to Reality
Along with the phablet, Samsung shows off its smartwatch Galaxy Gear, designed as a companion for Galaxy devices. From the wrist, Notify messages incoming calls (calls, emails and alerts) with the option to accept or ignore them, and allows hands free calls thanks to the integrated speaker.
- Showtimes:: Dictation with S Voice to transcribe messages, create calendar events, or set alarms.
- Camera: module of 1,9 megapixels for photos and videos with the option to share on social networks.
In the run-up to the launch, leaked specifications circulated that helped shape the product: display 1,67-inch AMOLED at 320Ă—320, chip Exynos 4212 1,5 GHz dual-core with GPU M, 1 GB of RAM, camera of 2 megapixels, and connectivity Bluetooth y NFCSome of these features served as the basis for the final model focused on notifications, health, and productivity.
The best of the show and availability in Spain
The local event in Spain was hosted by Celestino Garcia, Samsung executive, highlighting the innovation which introduced the first generation of the Note. There was even a fashion show with models wearing it Galaxy Gear and holding the Notes 3 to illustrate everyday usage scenarios.
After the demo we had the opportunity to test both devicesSamsung announced launch prices for the Spanish market: Galaxy Note 3 for 749 euros y Galaxy Gear for 299 euros. Contents with first impressions and upcoming releases were also announced. complete analysis with final notes.
Context and trajectory of the Unpacked
Samsung's Unpacked events have consistently marked milestones, introducing generations of Galaxy S (from the original model to S24, including Plus, Ultra and FE variants), the saga Galaxy Note (from the first Note to Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra), the foldable category Galaxy Z (fold y Flip with its different iterations), as well as tablets Galaxy Tab S (S3, S7 and S7 Plus, S8, S8 Plus and Ultra, S9, S9 Plus and Ultra).
- Wearables: of the family Gear (Gear S, Gear S2, Gear S3 Classic and Frontier, Gear Fit and Fit2, Gear VR, Gear 360) to Galaxy Watch (Watch, Watch Active, Watch Active 2, Watch4 and Watch4 Classic, Watch5 and Watch5 Pro, Watch6 and Watch6 Classic, Watch Ultra) and the new Galaxy Ring.
- Audio and accessories: Galaxy Buds, Buds Plus, Buds Live, Buds Pro, Buds2, Buds2 Pro, Buds3 and Buds3 Pro, as well as Smart Tag.
- Computers and ecosystem: Galaxy Book, Book S, Book Pro, and Book Pro 360; speaker Galaxy Home, and the integration of Galaxy A.I. in the ecosystem.
- Galaxy A and M series: Multiple launches that expand the catalog to mid- and entry-level ranges with 4G and 5G options.
With this context, the tandem Galaxy Note 3 y Galaxy Gear It fits into the mobile productivity and connected device strategy. If you're looking for power, a large screen, and an advanced digital stylus, the Note 3 is the way to go. If you prefer managing notifications and calls from your wrist and expanding your daily life with smart features, the Gear completes the experience.
