While staying active should be a mainstay of everyone’s daily routine, it’s important to enjoy some downtime every now and then and relax with your favourite TV show, game or movie. Read on for some simple tips to making your content-watching and gaming sessions all the more enjoyable.

Superior Streaming

There’s nothing more satisfying than discovering a new series or film that you love. You can easily enjoy all your favourite Netflix titles directly on your smartphone thanks to the Galaxy line’s signature Infinity Display, together with the powerful performance of your Galaxy device, be it the Galaxy S20 or Galaxy A71. If you’re looking to diversify how you enjoy your favourite content, you can easily transform your living room into a home theatre using your smartphone, your Samsung Smart TV and Samsung DeX.

Multitask While You Unwind

Furthermore, in order to multitask while enjoying your favourite YouTube videos, you can harness the power of Samsung DeX. Just link your Galaxy phone to your monitor using a USB C-HDMI adapter cable^[1], click on the Samsung DeX prompt in your notification bar and tap ‘OK’ to enable Samsung DeX mode. Not only can you then resume your favourite content instantly, you can also chat with your friends or browse the internet while watching it.

When enjoying your downtime, it’s easy to find yourself relaxing to the point where even basic movements seem superfluous. For those times when you’re too comfortable to manually play or pause the next video in your YouTube queue, you can harness the remote connectivity of the S Pen on the Galaxy Note10 to control the YouTube app, even when your device is connected to an external monitor using Samsung DeX. A simple single press of your S Pen will pause or resume a video, a double press will take you to the next video, and by gesturing up or down with the body of the S Pen, you can turn the volume of your content up or down accordingly.

Game the Way You Want

There’s no better feeling than when that ‘victory!’ sign flashes up on your screen, so when developing our mobile devices for you, we always look to provide you with the most enjoyable gaming experiences possible.

The Galaxy S20 Series 5G is no exception – you can enjoy remarkable reaction times when partaking in a gaming session thanks to the series’ smooth screen-scrolling and high screen refresh rate. To enjoy the full benefits of the 120Hz display on the Galaxy S20 Series 5G while gaming, just head to Settings > Display > Motion smoothness and then tap on the 120Hz option.

The very latest titles in gaming are now bigger and better– so you need a powerful device that is able to keep up to enjoy them on. Along with fast processors, Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy S20 Series 5G devices feature the AI-powered Game Booster which monitors how the game runs on your device to automatically adjust phone settings for peak gaming performance, regardless of what kind of game you are playing. You can even disable notifications when in-game to ensure your session is as immersive and as distraction-free as possible.

To ensure you never miss another tap, swipe or command prompt when gunning for a winning move mid-game. The Galaxy S20 Series 5G also comes with an enhanced touch latency of 240Hz^[2] and immediate Bluetooth audio response so that the title is yours to claim when in the final stages of a match or a battle.

Additionally, in order to provide you with as many options as possible when looking to relax with a good game, Samsung has partnered with Microsoft to bring you mobile access to leading street racing game Forza Street. This exciting partnership marks the first time Forza Street is available on mobile. Galaxy users who download the Forza Street game from the Samsung Galaxy Store Between March 5, 2020 and February 6, 2021 on their Samsung Galaxy device will receive a special Galaxy Store Gift^[3] after completing Event 2 in game. You can visit the Galaxy Store to download Forza Street now and to also explore a wide variety of fun and entertaining mobile games for your Samsung Galaxy device.

From gaming to streaming, your Galaxy device is primed and ready to help you relax and stay entertained while enjoying downtime at home with a wide range of content, performance and functionality options.

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^[1] USB C-HDMI adapter cable sold separately.

^[2] Touch latency of 240Hz is currently available only on Galaxy S20 Series 5G devices.

^[3] Terms and Conditions apply. In-Game Gift valued at up to approximately $19.99 USD depending on which Galaxy device you use.  In-game Gift available exclusively by downloading Forza Street in the Samsung Galaxy Store using your Samsung Galaxy device between March 5th  2020 and February 6th 2021. Limit one per Samsung account / device. Terms and Conditions apply.  See http://img.samsungapps.com/display/editorialPage/2020/W23/CAN/ForzaStreet/ForzaStreet.html  for details.

Samsung Electronics Canada announced that select next generation features found on its flagship Galaxy S20 series are now available on the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note10 series devices through a new software update^[1]. Wherever their new normal finds them, users will now be able to take advantage of the latest Galaxy camera software technology, including using the popular Single Take mode, so they can uncover share-worthy moments with loved ones at home. Additionally, users will have access to a variety of software enhancements that make the entire Galaxy experience on the Galaxy S10 and Note10 series devices even more enjoyable.

See below for a closer look at how the flagship Galaxy S20 series features will work on the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note10 series devices.

Advanced Photo and Video Experiences

This software update brings select Galaxy S20 photo and video experiences to the Galaxy S10 and Note10 series. With Single Take, stay in and discover new memories while innovative integrated AI technology goes to work. Single Take uses the camera system and AI to capture a number of photos and videos at once and recommends the best shot for you^[2]. Single Take films a 3-10 second burst of video and then shares up to 10 photos and 4 videos for you to select. Try capturing your pet’s antics or the latest dance challenge and share unique GIFs, hyperlapse videos, or stills with fun filters, all from a single capture.

With an improved Night Mode on the Galaxy S10 series, and the addition of Night Hyperlapse on both Galaxy S10 and Note10 series, you’ll be able to capture even more amazing photos and videos even in low light. From cozy moments on the couch to behind-the-scenes footage from within the living room blanket fort, simply select Night Mode in your camera options and hold the shutter for your desired shot. Or peek out your window to capture artistic light stream videos with longer adjusted exposure time at night – with Night Hyperlapse you can watch passing cars, streetlights, and even the spring sunsets come to life in low light, or reimagine your home photo shoots by adding dramatic low-light elements from your old lava lamp to your child’s nightlight.

When you’ve captured that perfect image, Custom Filter lets you create your own filter with colours and styles you like from a favourite photo serving as inspiration. This creates a reusable filter that can be applied to future photos when captured.

For the aspiring filmmaker, Pro Video gives you even more control, allowing you to adjust settings like ISO, shutter speed and exposure level. You can also switch between the front and rear cameras while recording video, and can set the Pro Video setting before or even during recording. Paired with Super Steady anti-rolling stabilization and AI motion analysis to enable smooth, stable shots even in low light, Pro Video empowers every creator to capture their world in pro-grade quality.

Easy Sharing Capabilities ^[3]

You can now share more content quickly with more people, all with a single click. With Quick Share, you can see nearby contacts and share photos, videos, or even large files with up to five people with a tap – sharing hundreds of photos with your family or roommates is now easy. With Music Share, you can let loved ones play music from their favourite playlists without disconnecting your paired Bluetooth connection – whether using your home speaker system or your car stereo, just enable Music Share on your Galaxy S10 or Note10 series devices.

* All examples of feature usability provided in this article are simulations. Actual user experience may vary.

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^[1] Update schedule may vary by carrier. Update available on Galaxy S10 and Note10 series devices.

^[2] Single Take AI captures images and videos up to 10 seconds.

^[3] Available on Galaxy S10 and Note10 devices when this update is downloaded and the feature (Quick Share/Music Share) is turned on; already available on Galaxy S20 devices.

The awards highlight Samsung’s heritage of achievements in developing groundbreaking innovations that propel the industry forward. This year, Samsung’s award-winning honorees span a range of categories including Visual Displays, Gaming, Software and Mobile Apps, Embedded Technology, Tech for a Better World, Sustainability, Home AV Components & Accessories, Computer Hardware and Components, Health and Wellness, Fitness, Sports and Biotech, Wearables, Mobile Devices and Accessories, Computer Accessories, Home appliance and Smart Home.

“We are honored and humbled to once again be recognized for the ways that our consumer electronics and digital solutions impact consumers’ lives and push the boundaries of where technology can go,” said YH Eom, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America. “This year marks a new milestone for the number of Samsung honorees at CES, which I believe is a testament to the world-class Samsung team that is behind these innovative new solutions.”

The CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the owner and organizer of CES. Many of Samsung’s industry recognized products will be on display at CES 2020, which will take place January 7-10, 2020, in the Samsung booth (#15006) located in The Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall – Tech East.

Following are details of a selection of Samsung’s award-winning products:

Samsung Galaxy Fold – Galaxy Fold is a foldable device that has created an entirely new mobile category. It features the 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display which folds into a compact device with a 4.6-inch cover display, giving users the best of a smartphone and a tablet, all in one device. The Galaxy Fold is a first-of-its-kind device featuring new materials and technologies. Users now have a powerful new way to watch videos and multi-task.

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G¹ – A CES 2020 Best of Innovation winner, the Galaxy Note10+ 5G is purposefully-designed to let people harness the power of 5G networks to experience streaming, gaming and productivity in an entirely new way. With the reimagined S Pen, a pro-grade camera, and excellent specs, the Galaxy Note10+ 5G allows consumers to work the way they want, when they want it and showcase their creative spirit, all while tapping into the fastest networks available.

Samsung Galaxy Note10 / 10+ – Today’s Note users depend on their devices more than ever, turning to them as they shift from project to project, take on new challenges and pursue their passions. The Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ give people the freedom to work the way they want, when they want it and showcase their creative spirit, all on-the-go. Packed with the Note’s most immersive display, a reimagined Intelligent S Pen, a pro-grade camera in their pocket and excellent specs, the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ help users do more of what they love.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G¹ – Samsung’s first 5G flagship phone, the Galaxy S10 5G offers a supercharged experience in the areas people care about the most: display, camera and performance. And, it’s ready for blazing-fast 5G connectivity. To take full advantage of 5G, the Galaxy S10 5G features a 6.7” Dynamic AMOLED display, the largest-ever in the Samsung S series; an advanced camera system, including 3D Depth Sensing lens with Time of Flight technology to shoot videos with stunning bokeh effect; and an intelligent 4,500mAh (typical)³ battery to power through hours of gaming and streaming. With the Galaxy S10 5G, download a full season of a TV show in minutes, play graphics-rich cloud games with virtually no lag, enjoy enhanced VR and AR experiences and more.

Samsung Galaxy A50 – The Samsung Galaxy A50 has everything you want in a smartphone at an accessible price point. Packed with advanced hardware and premium features, the Galaxy A50 is designed for the way people live: it offers a versatile camera with Ultra Wide and Depth lenses, a 6.4-inch immersive Super AMOLED Infinity-U display and a fast-charging, long-lasting battery.

Galaxy Watch Active2 – Galaxy Watch Active2 is Samsung’s latest smartwatch that combines holistic fitness and wellness capabilities with customizable fashion features to support your style. With the Samsung Health app at the core, Galaxy Watch Active2 delivers detailed and actionable information on fitness, sleep and more. Additionally, Galaxy Watch Active2 conveniently integrates with apps and services across the Galaxy ecosystem, perfectly accommodating a connected lifestyle.

Samsung Pay – Samsung Pay is already a convenient and rewarding way to pay and shop, and over the past year it’s evolved to help give people more control over their financial life. New features, like Tap&Pay², make it easier to pay for everyday things like subway rides and bus fares, while services like Samsung Pay Cash² and Money Transfer² powered by Travelex make it easier to manage money and send it to those who are abroad – all on the go.

Samsung 30.72TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD – The 30.72TB PM1733 brings performance to a new level with a capacity solid state drive, providing Internet and Big Data infrastructure enablement that is critical to consumers in the rapidly expanding world of data analytics, AI analysis and IoT.

Samsung Global Goals App – Developed by Samsung in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the smartphone app is both an educational tool and a platform to raise money for philanthropic causes that address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Users can learn more about how the Global Goals were created and details about each goal including background information and facts and figures about each specific topic. The Global Goals app also helps raise money for the Global Goals in two main ways: (i) it allows users to donate directly to the Global Goals via the app or UNDP website, and (i) it allows users to engage with ads on the app to donate 100 percent of the ad revenue generated by Samsung to the Global Goals. By leveraging technology we use every day to help make the world better, the ‘Samsung Global Goals’ app lets users do good and feel good, too.

¹Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G are not available in Canada at this time.
²Tap& Pay, Samsung Pay Cash and Money Transfer are not available in Canada at this time.
³Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4400mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

Combining next-level camera, performance and productivity tools with a sleek and slim design and an immersive display, the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ offer users an incredible smartphone experience. Available for the first time in two sizes, and in a choice of three prismatic hues, the newest additions to the Note family make it easy to find an innovative phone to suit your needs and style.

Galaxy Note10 launch events have been held at locations around the world, including India, Chile and Australia beginning on August 20. For more details, check out the photos below. To learn more about how Samsung’s newest flagships raise the bar for smartphones, click here.

GALAXY NOTE10 AVAILABILITY

In Canada, the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ are available for purchase in stores and online starting today. Pricing starts at $1,259.99 (regular price) for Galaxy Note10 (256 GB); $1,459.99 (regular price) for the Galaxy Note10+ (256 GB); and $1,599.99 (regular price) for the Galaxy Note10+ (512 GB).

Available in Aura Glow, Aura White and Aura Black, the Galaxy Note10+ is available at Samsung Experience Stores in Canada, samsung.com/ca and through major Canadian carrier and retail partners. There are also be a limited number of Aura White Galaxy Note10+ (256 GB) and Aura Black Galaxy Note10+ (512 GB) available exclusively at Samsung Experience Stores and samsung.com/ca.

The Galaxy Note10 will come in Aura Black and Aura Glow and is available exclusively through Samsung Experience Stores, samsung.com/ca, Best Buy Canada and select Canadian carriers on special order. Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ availability vary by Canadian carrier and national retailer.

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Let’s examine how Samsung optimized the Galaxy Note10’s form factor to offer Millennial and Gen Z users a more immersive and productive smartphone experience.
 

Sleek and Slim, with an All-New S Pen

 
The Galaxy Note10 features a streamlined form that’s comfortable to grasp and looks as if it were chiseled from a single piece of glass. Simple but solid, the smartphones’ monolith-like frame supports a nearly bezel-less display, which offers multitasking Note users more room to do what they do best.
 
The smartphones’ brilliant Cinematic Infinity Display gracefully flows over the edges, blurring the line between body and display. Centered at the top is the in-display cutout for the front-facing camera. In addition to lending the screen a balanced aesthetic, the lens’s placement opens the door for users to enjoy a wide range of fun and inventive wallpaper designs that utilize the camera in creative ways.
 
In addition, the Note series’ signature feature, the S Pen, has been updated with a redesign and a slew of convenient enhancements, including support for multiple hues in Samsung Notes. Now, when using Samsung’s powerful notetaking app, users can easily save a preferred pen color and style as their favorite pen, load it with the touch of the S Pen’s button, and start writing and drawing to their heart’s content. Moreover, the S Pen’s seamless integration into the Galaxy Note10’s body enhances the devices’ unibody aesthetic.
 
The smartphones’ brilliant Cinematic Infinity Display gracefully flows over the edges, blurring the line between body and display. Centered at the top is the in-display cutout for the front-facing camera. In addition to lending the screen a balanced aesthetic, the lens’s placement opens the door for users to enjoy a wide range of fun and inventive wallpaper designs that utilize the camera in creative ways.

In addition, the Note series’ signature feature, the S Pen, has been updated with a redesign and a slew of convenient enhancements, including support for multiple hues in Samsung Notes. Now, when using Samsung’s powerful notetaking app, users can easily save a preferred pen color and style as their favorite pen, load it with the touch of the S Pen’s button, and start writing and drawing to their heart’s content. Moreover, the S Pen’s seamless integration into the Galaxy Note10’s body enhances the devices’ unibody aesthetic.
 

 
The S Pen itself is comfortable in the hand, and an absolute pleasure to use. Samsung eliminated as many unnecessary elements as possible when refining the S Pen’s design, resulting in a sleek and sophisticated form. The S Pen’s Samsung logo and metallic section – fixtures of previous S Pens’ designs – have also been removed to enhance the tool’s elegant aesthetic.

To make users’ experience even more satisfying, Samsung also equipped the new S Pen with the ability to recreate the actual sounds that pens and other utensils make when writing or drawing. So scribbling a note on the Galaxy Note10’s display sounds just like scribbling on paper. And each time the user places the S Pen back in their device, they’ll hear a slight click, like the sound that a cap makes when it’s placed on a pen.

More Choices and Colors

 
The introduction of the 6.3-inch Galaxy Note10 and the 6.8-inch Galaxy Note10+ marks the first time that a Galaxy Note will be available in two sizes. Offering the newest Note in a compact form factor – alongside a model similar in size to previous editions – enables smartphone users who prefer a smaller screen to experience the signature Note features that make these devices so special.
 

 
The Galaxy Note10’s gorgeous design is complemented by a selection of three likewise stunning color options: Aura Glow, Aura White, and Aura Black. The latter two hues are exquisite in their luster, as is the iridescent Aura Glow, which reflects a rainbow of colors depending on the angle of the light, in what amounts to an eye-catching visualization of the smartphones’ ability to streamline a wide range of user interests. 
 

Packaging That Puts the Planet First

 
When developing new Galaxy devices, Samsung prioritizes enhancements that make its powerful innovations simpler and more sustainable. Sustainability has never been more important to consumers – particularly Millennials. In fact, according to a recent Nielsen report, up to 73 percent of Millennials say they’d be willing to pay extra for sustainable goods.
 
Like the Galaxy S10 before it, the Galaxy Note10 features simple, eco-friendly packaging that utilizes sustainable materials in place of plastics and vinyl, and was designed with a focus on consuming fewer resources. Now, each smartphone and its components are fitted into a sturdy pulp mold rather than being packaged separately.
 
* Availability may vary by market and model.